Publications by authors named "Yuka Ishibashi"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers created a new cell line called HPI cells to study HCV (Hepatitis C virus) infections in a stable environment, unlike traditional lytic systems that kill off infected cells.
- Over two years, HPI cells exhibited significant metabolic changes, including increased cholesterol and fatty acid levels, along with activity in metabolic pathways like the pentose phosphate pathway.
- The study identified that Nrf2, a key regulator of metabolism and antioxidation, plays a critical role in sustaining HCV infection and metabolic alterations in these cells, making HPI an important tool for future research.
Background And Aim: We have reported that second-generation colon capsule endoscopy (CCE-2) might be feasible for assessing the severity of mucosal inflammation in ulcerative colitis (UC). However, because of the low rate (69%) of complete evaluation of the colon and owing to inadequate cleansing. We believe that the method of bowel preparation could be improved by reducing volume.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: Colon capsule endoscopy has already been used for colon visualization and detection of polyps but its applicability to inflammatory bowel disease is still unconfirmed. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of evaluating the severity of mucosal inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) using a second-generation colon capsule endoscope (CCE-2).
Methods: Forty patients with histological confirmed diagnosis of UC were enrolled.
Background/aims: A flexible spectral imaging color enhancement system was installed in new capsule software for video capsule endoscopy. Contrast image capsule endoscopy (CICE) is a novel technology using light-emitting diodes selected for the main absorption range of hemoglobin. We assessed the feasibility and diagnostic effi cacy for small bowel surveillance in patients with polyposis syndromes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Accurate evaluation of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic liver damage is required to determine the appropriate treatment. Various approaches, including laboratory tests and transient elastography, have been used to evaluate liver fibrosis. Recently, transient elastography with acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) has been developed and applied with conventional ultrasonography.
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