Publications by authors named "Youhei Nakayama"

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  • - This study examines how data augmentation using generative adversarial networks (GANs) can enhance the prediction of dementia risk through deep neural networks (DNNs), specifically focusing on blood test and periodontal examination data.
  • - Challenges in creating accurate models include high costs, limited sample sizes, and missing data from various tests, which can hinder effective dementia risk predictions.
  • - The results showed that DNNs using GAN-synthesised data outperformed those using real data, with improved accuracy and robustness against missing information, indicating a promising avenue for better dementia risk prediction methods.
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  • - Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is an important glycoprotein involved in bone tissue, while fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) acts as a strong growth factor for various cells, including osteoblasts.
  • - Previous research showed that FGF2 influences the transcription of the BSP gene by interacting with specific binding sites in the gene's promoter region.
  • - This study found that FGF2 increased the levels of BSP and Runx2 mRNA in MCF7 breast cancer cells and enhanced luciferase activity in BSP gene promoter constructs, demonstrating that FGF2 stimulates BSP transcription by targeting certain DNA elements.
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In this work, we examined the culture condition of alveolar bone marrow multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (ABMMSCs), aiming to apply regenerative therapy to older periodontitis patients. To better understand the character of cultured cells from alveolar bone marrow, the expression profiles of well-known genes and their responses to the induction of osteogenic, chondrogenic, or adipogenic differentiation were examined. Using alpha MEM-based culture, ABMMSCs could be obtained from older individuals than in previous reports.

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  • PDGF is produced by mesenchymal cells and platelets, stimulating the growth of osteoblasts and increasing the activity of osteoclasts, which leads to bone resorption.
  • In experiments with Saos2 and ROS17/2.8 osteoblast-like cells, PDGF-BB significantly increased the levels of bone sialoprotein (BSP) mRNA and protein over time.
  • The study found that PDGF-BB activates specific elements in the BSP gene promoter, suggesting that it regulates BSP transcription through pathways involving cAMP response elements and AP1, with potential involvement from various protein kinases.
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates serum calcium and inorganic phosphate levels through its actions on kidney and bone. Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is an early marker of osteoblast differentiation and bone metabolism. We here report that two cAMP response elements (CRE) in the human BSP gene promoter are target of PTH.

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Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is an early marker of osteoblast differentiation. We previously reported that fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) regulates BSP gene transcription via FGF2 response element (FRE) in the proximal promoter of rat BSP gene. We here report that activator protein 1 (AP1) binding site overlapping with glucocorticoid response element (GRE) AP1/GRE in the rat BSP gene promoter is another target of FGF2.

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Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is an early marker of osteoblast differentiation. Androgens are steroid hormones that are essential for skeletal development. The androgen receptor (AR) is a transcription factor and a member of the steroid receptor superfamily that plays an important role in male sexual differentiation and prostate cell proliferation.

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Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) promotes bone formation by stimulating proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. Bone sialoprotein (BSP), is thought to function in the initial mineralization of bone, is selectively expressed by differentiated osteoblast. To determine the molecular mechanism of IGF-I regulation of osteogenesis, we analyzed the effects of IGF-I on the expression of BSP in osteoblast-like Saos2 and in rat stromal bone marrow (RBMC-D8) cells.

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Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is a noncollagenous protein of the mineralized bone extracellular matrix. We here report that FGF2 and cAMP act synergistically to stimulate BSP gene expression. Treatment of ROS 17/2.

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Bone sialoprotein (BSP), an early marker of osteoblast differentiation. Whereas physical forces may play an important role in the regulation of bone cell function, little is known about how cells are able to sense mechanical loads. Chlorpromazine, a tranquilizing agent for treatments of psychiatric disorders, mimics hypotonic stress and causes membrane deformation.

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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a major mediator of inflammatory responses in periodontal disease that inhibits bone formation and stimulates bone resorption. To determine the molecular mechanisms involved in the suppression of bone formation, we have analyzed the effects of LPS on BSP gene expression. Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is a mineralized tissue-specific protein that appears to function in the initial mineralization of bone.

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Background: Amelogenins are a complex mixture of hydrophobic proteins that are the major organic component of developing enamel. The principal function of the amelogenins and their degradation products has been assigned to structural roles in creating the space and milieu for promoting enamel mineralization. Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) has been used clinically for periodontal regeneration and its therapeutic effectiveness has been attributed to amelogenin, non-amelogenin enamel matrix proteins, and growth factors.

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Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is a major mediator of inflammatory response in many diseases. It inhibits bone formation and stimulates bone resorption. To determine the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of gene expression of osteoblast-like cells, we analyzed the effects of TNF-alpha on the human osteosarcoma cell line Saos2.

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Background: Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) has recently been developed for use as a periodontal regenerative treatment. While EMD is believed to induce regeneration of periodontal tissue, the precise mechanism is not known. Bone sialoprotein (BSP), an early phenotypic marker of osteoblast differentiation, has been implicated in the nucleation of hydroxyapatite during bone formation.

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Bone sialoprotein (BSP) is a sulfated and phosphorylated glycoprotein found almost exclusively in mineralized connective tissues. Recent studies on the developmental expression of BSP mRNA and temporo-spatial appearance of the protein during bone formation in vivo and in vitro have demonstrated that BSP is expressed by differentiated osteoblasts, and that it may function in the initial nucleation of hydroxyapatite crystals in de novo bone formation. Physical forces may play a fundamental role in the regulation of cell function in bone, but little is known about how cells are able to sense mechanical loads and signal transduction.

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