Publications by authors named "T Niijima"

Conjugated fatty acids (CFAs) have been known for their anti-tumor activity. However, the mechanism of action remains unclear. Here, we identify CFAs as inducers of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) degradation through chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA).

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Background: Peroxisomes are central metabolic organelles that have key roles in fatty acid homoeostasis. As prostate cancer (PCa) is particularly reliant on fatty acid metabolism, we explored the contribution of peroxisomal β-oxidation (perFAO) to PCa viability and therapy response.

Methods: Bioinformatic analysis was performed on clinical transcriptomic datasets to identify the perFAO enzyme, 2,4-dienoyl CoA reductase 2 (DECR2) as a target gene of interest.

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The method of image processing has increased along with the workstation in recent years and developments in the software of each modality. Maximum intensity projection (MIP) and volume rendering (VR) are among the general processing methods used. However, MIP and VR have their respective limitations.

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Objectives: We compared the prophylactic efficacy and safety of epirubicin (EPI) in primary superficial bladder cancer.

Methods: The major inclusion criteria were primary superficial bladder tumour (Ta, T1, G1, G2) and new cases of primary multiple tumours, or recurrent cases. The major exclusion criteria were Tis or G3 tumours.

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A total of 465 patients with primary and multiple or recurrent, stages Ta and T1 superficial bladder cancer were included in this randomized multicenter trial to compare the prophylactic effect by 17 times instillation of 40 mg doxorubicin or 40 mg epirubicin with no instillation after transurethral resection of tumor(s). The primary endpoint was first recurrence after transurethral resection. Endoscopic examination as well as urinary cytology was performed in each case every three months.

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