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Preoperative factors associated with lateral lymph node metastasis in lower rectal cancer and the evaluation of the middle rectal artery
This study aimed to identify cases in which lateral lymph node (LLN) dissection (LLND) can be excluded by clarifying preoperative factors, including an evaluation of the middle rectal artery (MRA), associated ...
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Efficacy of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for aorto-esophageal fistula due to esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Aorto-esophageal fistula (AEF) due to esophageal cancer (EC) is a life-threatening condition characterized by sudden hemorrhage, which often causes sudden death. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of thoracic...
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Open AccessGreen tea extract prevents CPT-11-induced diarrhea by regulating the gut microbiota
Irinotecan (CPT-11) is an anticancer drug with indications for use in treating various cancers, but severe diarrhea develops as a side effect. We investigated the effects of green tea extract (GTE) on CPT-11-i...
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Interleukin-1β regulates odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein gene transcription in human gingival epithelial cells
Junction epithelium (JE) is located apical to the bottom of the gingival sulcus and binds enamel to hemidesmosomes to protect the periodontal tissue from bacterial infection. Function of odontogenic ameloblast...
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Transcriptional regulation of human odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein gene by tumor necrosis factor-α
Odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein (ODAM) is produced by maturation stage ameloblasts and junctional epithelium (JE). The function of ODAM is thought to be involved in the attachment of teeth and JE. To...
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Open AccessFactors affecting the grieving process after perinatal loss
Factors associated with the grief process in response to perinatal loss have been investigated. However, few studies focused on the intrapersonal factors, such as developmental and personality traits. Hence, t...
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MiR-200b suppresses TNF-α-induced AMTN production in human gingival epithelial cells
Amelotin (AMTN) is an enamel protein that is localized in junctional epithelium (JE) of gingiva and suggested to be involved in the attachment between JE and tooth enamel. MicroRNA is a small non-coding RNA th...
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Follicular dendritic cell-secreted protein gene expression is upregulated and spread in nifedipine-induced gingival overgrowth
Follicular dendritic cell-secreted protein (FDC-SP) is secreted protein expressed in follicular dendritic cells, periodontal ligament and junctional epithelium (JE). Its expression could be controlled during i...
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Open AccessMalignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of the oesophagus: a case report
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) is a very rare disease, and its pathogenesis is unknown. There are few reports of MPNST of the oesophagus. We report a case of an MPNST that was diagnosed and r...
