32 results on '"Mukasa, Y."'
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2. The determinants of periorbital skin ageing in participants of a melanoma case–control study in the U.K.
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Suppa, M., Elliott, F., Mikeljevic, J. S., Mukasa, Y., Chan, M., Leake, S., Karpavicius, B., Haynes, S., Bakker, E., Peris, K., Barrett, J. H., Bishop, D. T., and Newton Bishop, J. A.
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- 2011
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3. Diffuse dermal angiomatosis: a rare and distinctive ulcerative dermatosis of the breasts: DP-4
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Rai, S., Mukasa, Y., Fairhurst, D., Salman, W., Merchant, W., and Coulson, I. H.
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- 2010
4. Xeroderma pigmentosum: early diagnostic features and an adverse consequence of photoprotection
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Ali, J. T., Mukasa, Y., and Coulson, I. H.
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- 2009
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5. Malignant melanocytic matricoma: DP-9
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Mukasa, Y., Thomas, J., Merchant, W., and Batchelor, R.
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- 2008
6. Management of toxic epidermal necrolysis and related syndromes
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Mukasa, Y and Craven, N
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- 2008
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7. Nicorandil-induced peristomal ulcers: is nicorandil also associated with gastrointestinal fistula formation?
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OGDEN, S., MUKASA, Y., LYON, C. C., and COULSON, I. H.
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- 2007
8. Diversity and Abundance of Twig Borers of Robusta Coffee and Their Associated Ambrosia Fungi in Uganda
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Egonyu, J.P., primary, Mukasa, Y., additional, Ogari, I., additional, Ahumuza, G., additional, Hakiza, G., additional, Olal, S., additional, Phiri, N., additional, and Ritchie, B., additional
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- 2017
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9. The determinants of periorbital skin ageing in participants of a melanoma case-control study in the U.K
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Suppa, M, Elliott, F, Mikeljevic, J, Mukasa, Y, Chan, M, Leake, S, Karpavicius, B, Haynes, S, Bakker, E, Peris, Ketty, Barrett, Jh, Bishop, Dt, Newton Bishop, Ja, Peris, Ketty (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463), Suppa, M, Elliott, F, Mikeljevic, J, Mukasa, Y, Chan, M, Leake, S, Karpavicius, B, Haynes, S, Bakker, E, Peris, Ketty, Barrett, Jh, Bishop, Dt, Newton Bishop, Ja, and Peris, Ketty (ORCID:0000-0002-5237-0463)
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Skin ageing is said to be caused by multiple factors. The relationship with sun exposure is of particular interest because the detrimental cutaneous effects of the sun may be a strong motivator to sun protection. We report a study of skin ageing in participants of an epidemiological study of melanoma.
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- 2011
10. CO23. The determinants of periorbital skin aging in a North European population
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Suppa, M., primary, Elliott, F., additional, Mikeljevic, J.S., additional, Mukasa, Y., additional, Chan, M., additional, Leake, S., additional, Karpavicius, B., additional, Haynes, S., additional, Bakker, B., additional, Peris, K., additional, Barrett, J.H., additional, Bishop, D.T., additional, and Newton Bishop, J.A., additional
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- 2011
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11. Fundamental Study of Singer Robot using Artificial Larynx : Vocal Cord and Articulation Mechanisms
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Wada, K, primary, Takashima, S, additional, Mukasa, Y, additional, and Yasuda, K, additional
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- 2004
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12. Analysis of association of sensory and laboratory assessments for quality and consumer acceptability of steamed East Africa highland bananas.
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Akankwasa K, Marimo P, Bouniol A, Tumuhimbise R, Asasira M, Kisakye S, Khakasa E, Tinyiro E, Mukasa Y, Tukashaba L, Namuddu MG, Ssenyonga PB, Dufour D, Tushemereirwe W, and Nowakunda K
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- Humans, Uganda, Adult, Color, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Consumer Behavior, Taste, Musa chemistry, Fruit chemistry
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Background: The relevance of several characteristics for the acceptability of steamed East Africa bananas (matooke) was assessed using consumer-preferred characteristics, the overall liking scores, check-all-that-apply (CATA) and the Just About Right scale. The study was conducted in rural and urban locations in three banana growing regions of Uganda. Two landraces and two hybrids were processed into matooke. Twelve trained panellists evaluated color, taste and texture sensory characteristics., Results: Consumers scored matooke from landraces as the most liked. The CATA test showed that the most important characteristics were: smooth mouthfeel, soft to the touch, not sticky, moldable, deep yellow color, attractive, good matooke taste and smell. Principal component analysis confirmed that most of the preferred sensory characteristics were associated with the local genotypes, whereas the less preferred characteristics were associated with hybrids. Correlation analysis revealed strong positive correlations between the consumer assessed characteristics, hardness by touch, softness to touch and yellowness, as well as quantitative laboratory characteristics (moldable, hardness by touch, softness and yellowness) of the steamed matooke. Color assessed by consumers was strongly correlated with the laboratory-assessed color indicators., Conclusion: The strong associations observed between laboratory-assessed and consumer-based characteristics (moldable by touch and yellowness) suggest the possibility of predicting consumer characteristics using quantitative laboratory sensory assessments. Matooke taste as assessed by consumer panel is strongly associated with smooth texture and deep yellow color, which were the characteristics associated with landraces in the laboratory sensory assessment. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry., (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.)
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- 2024
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13. Internal Quality Assessment of East African Highland Cooking Banana ( Musa spp.) Flour: Significance for Breeding and Industrial Applications.
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Khakasa E, Muyanja C, Mugabi R, Mukasa Y, Babirye MP, Balikoowa B, Namanya P, Kubiriba J, Arinaitwe IK, and Nowakunda K
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This study assessed the internal quality traits of East African Highland cooking banana flours, exploring their significance for breeding and potential industrial applications. Twenty cultivars (nine hybrids and eleven landraces) were used. Swelling power capacity, water solubility, water absorption capacity, water absorption index, freeze-thawing stability, and pasting characteristics of banana flour were assessed using standard methods. The results showed that cultivars with high swelling power also exhibited a high water absorption capacity and water absorption index, thus making them suitable for bakery industries. The water absorption capacity ranged between 5.66% (N2) and 11.68% (N11). Landraces KBZ (9.01) and NKYK (8.05), and hybrids N11 (11.68) and N9 (8.48) are suitable as thickeners due to high WAC. Hybrids (N7, 27.83%, and N9, 22.59%) and landraces (NMZ, 32.69%, and NFK, 34.24%) had low freeze-thawing stability, hence it is applicable as a food stabilizer. Landrace NKT (19.14%) and hybrid N9 (16.95%) had the highest solubility, and landrace KBZ (6.93%) and hybrid N3 (6.66%) had the lowest solubility. Landraces MSK (6265), NKY (3980), and NFK (3957), and hybrids N6 (3608), N7 (3505), and N9 (3281 RVU) had high peak viscosity. The trough viscosity, final viscosity, and breakdown viscosity of cultivars varied from 422.5 to 5004 RVU. The landraces MSK (5021 RVU) and NFK (4111 RVU) had the highest final viscosity, making them suitable for application in the food industry for thick and stable sauces. Landrace TRZ had the lowest pasting temperature (62.7 °C), making it advantageous for use where fast gelatinization is required, hence saving energy costs and cooking time. These findings suggest that the genetic attributes inherent in cultivars can be incorporated into breeding programs targeting required traits for industrial application.
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- 2023
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14. An atoxigenic L-strain of Aspergillus flavus (Eurotiales: Trichocomaceae) is pathogenic to the coffee twig borer, Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera: Curculionidea: Scolytinae).
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Mukasa Y, Kyamanywa S, Sserumaga JP, Otim M, Tumuhaise V, Erbaugh M, and Egonyu JP
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- Animals, Aspergillus flavus isolation & purification, Insecticides isolation & purification, Insecticides toxicity, Pest Control, Biological, Soil Microbiology, Spores, Fungal isolation & purification, Spores, Fungal pathogenicity, Uganda, Virulence, Weevils physiology, Aspergillus flavus physiology, Coffea parasitology, Plant Diseases parasitology, Weevils microbiology
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This study isolated and evaluated virulence of fungal entomopathogens of Xylosandrus compactus - an important pest of Robusta coffee in Sub-Saharan Africa. A survey was conducted in five farming systems in Uganda to isolate entomopathogens associated with X. compactus. Four fungal isolates were screened for virulence against X. compactus in the laboratory at 1 × 10
7 conidia ml-1 where an atoxigenic L-strain of A. flavus killed 70%-100% of all stages of X. compactus compared with other unidentified isolates which caused 20%-70% mortalities. The time taken by A. flavus to kill 50% of X. compactus eggs, larvae, pupae and adults in the laboratory was 2-3 days; whereas the other unidentified fungal isolates took 4-7 days. The concentrations of A. flavus that killed 50% of different stages of X. compactus were 5 × 105 , 12 × 105 , 17 × 105 and 30 × 105 conidia ml-1 for larvae, eggs, pupae and adults respectively. A formulation of A. flavus in oil caused higher mortalities of X. compactus larvae, pupae and adults in the field (71%-79%) than its formulation in water (33%-47%). The atoxigenic strain of A. flavus could therefore be developed into a safe biopesticide against X. compactus., (© 2018 Society for Applied Microbiology and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)- Published
- 2019
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15. A Community-acquired Lung Abscess Attributable to Streptococcus pneumoniae which Extended Directly into the Chest Wall.
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Ko Y, Tobino K, Yasuda Y, Sueyasu T, Nishizawa S, Yoshimine K, Munechika M, Asaji M, Yamaji Y, Tsuruno K, Miyajima H, Mukasa Y, and Ebi N
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- Aged, Asian People, Community-Acquired Infections diagnosis, Community-Acquired Infections surgery, Female, Humans, Japan, Lung Abscess physiopathology, Pneumococcal Infections diagnosis, Pneumococcal Infections drug therapy, Streptococcus pneumoniae pathogenicity, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Lung Abscess etiology, Lung Abscess surgery, Pneumococcal Infections complications, Pneumococcal Infections surgery, Thoracic Wall physiopathology, Thoracic Wall surgery
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We herein report the case of 75-year-old Japanese female with a community-acquired lung abscess attributable to Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. penumoniae) which extended into the chest wall. The patient was admitted to our hospital with a painful mass on the left anterior chest wall. A contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography scan showed a lung abscess in the left upper lobe which extended into the chest wall. Surgical debridement of the chest wall abscess and percutaneous transthoracic tube drainage of the lung abscess were performed. A culture of the drainage specimen yielded S. pneumoniae. The patient showed a remarkable improvement after the initiation of intravenous antibiotic therapy.
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- 2017
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16. Localized Pleural Metastases of Renal Cell Carcinoma After Nephrectomy: A Case Report and Literature Review.
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Yasuda Y, Tobino K, Ko Y, Asaji M, Yamaji Y, Tsuruno K, Mukasa Y, and Ebi N
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- Biopsy, Carcinoma, Renal Cell surgery, Humans, Kidney Neoplasms surgery, Male, Middle Aged, Pleura diagnostic imaging, Pleura surgery, Pleural Neoplasms surgery, Thoracoscopy, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Carcinoma, Renal Cell pathology, Kidney Neoplasms pathology, Neoplasms, Second Primary diagnostic imaging, Nephrectomy, Pleural Neoplasms diagnosis, Pleural Neoplasms secondary
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We herein report the case of a 61-year-old Japanese male with localized pleural metastases of renal cell carcinoma. The patient was admitted to our hospital because of dyspnea on exertion and left-sided pleural effusion. He had undergone right radical nephrectomy 10 years previously. Contrast-enhanced whole-body computed tomography revealed scattered nodular thickening of the left pleura with contrast enhancement and left-sided pleural effusion. Thoracoscopy performed under local anesthesia was applied to obtain a biopsy of the pleural nodules, and the specimen was consequently diagnosed as exhibiting pleural metastasis of renal cell carcinoma, clear cell type.
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- 2016
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17. Pulmonary Mucosa-associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma with Spontaneous Regression after Computed Tomography-guided Needle Biopsy: A Case Report and Summary of 8 Reported Cases.
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Fukushima K, Hirosako S, Tenjin Y, Mukasa Y, Kojima K, Saeki S, Okamoto S, Ichiyasu H, Fujii K, Kikukawa Y, Kawanaka K, and Kohrogi H
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- Aged, Biopsy, Needle, Female, Humans, Image-Guided Biopsy, Lung Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone diagnostic imaging, Remission, Spontaneous, Solitary Pulmonary Nodule complications, Solitary Pulmonary Nodule diagnostic imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms complications, Lung pathology, Lung Neoplasms pathology, Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone pathology, Solitary Pulmonary Nodule pathology, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms surgery
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A 72-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with a solitary right lung nodule. She had no symptoms and no abnormal physical findings except for bladder cancer. Tumor markers were mildly elevated but no other abnormal laboratory data were found. The nodule was diagnosed to be pulmonary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma on computed tomography-guided needle biopsy. Thereafter, she first underwent surgery for bladder cancer. The lung nodule was found to have slightly increased at three months and then disappeared at 15 months after the biopsy. The notable clinical course of this rare disease suggests the effectiveness of a non-interventional treatment strategy.
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- 2016
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18. Successful treatment with carboplatin and pemetrexed for multiple lymph node metastases of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma from an unknown primary site.
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Yasuda Y, Tobino K, Ko Y, Asaji M, Yamaji Y, Tsuruno K, Miyajima H, Mukasa Y, and Ebi N
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- Aged, 80 and over, Biopsy, Humans, Lymphatic Metastasis, Male, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Carboplatin therapeutic use, Lymphoma drug therapy, Pemetrexed therapeutic use
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We herein report the case of an 80-year-old Japanese man with multiple lymph node metastases of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC) from an unknown primary site. The patient was admitted to our hospital due to hoarseness and left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Contrast-enhanced whole-body computed tomography revealed mediastinal, left supraclavicular, and left axillary lymphadenopathy. A left supraclavicular lymph node biopsy was performed and the specimen was consequently diagnosed as exhibting LELC. The patient's Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status was 0, therefore he was started on chemotherapy with carboplatin and pemetrexed. His lymph nodes responded well to four cycles of chemotherapy without any intolerable adverse effect.
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- 2015
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19. Discovery and genetic analysis of non-bitter Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn.) with trace-rutinosidase activity.
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Suzuki T, Morishita T, Mukasa Y, Takigawa S, Yokota S, Ishiguro K, and Noda T
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In a screening of about 500 lines of Tartary buckwheat, we identified lines that contained no detectable rutinosidase isozymes using an in-gel detection assay. We confirmed that seeds of these individuals had only a trace level of in-vitro rutinosidase activity. To investigate the heritability of the trace-rutinosidase characteristic, we analyzed the progeny of crosses between rutinosidase trace-lines, 'f3g-162', and the 'Hokkai T8'. The F2 progeny clearly divided into two groups: those with rutinosidase activity under 1.5 nkat/g seed (trace-rutinosidase) and those with activity over 400 nkat/g seed (normal rutinosidase). The segregation pattern of this trait in F2 progeny exhibited 1 : 3 ratio (trace-rutinosidase : normal rutinosidase), suggesting that the trace-rutinosidase trait is conferred by a single recessive gene; rutinosidase-trace A (rutA). In addition, sensory panelists evaluated the bitterness of flour from trace-rutinosidase individuals and did not detect bitterness, whereas flour from normal rutinosidase individuals was found to have strong bitterness. Although at least three bitter compounds have been reported in Tartary buckwheat seeds, our present findings indicate that rutin hydrolysis is the major contributing factor to bitterness. In addition, the trace-rutinosidase line identified here, 'f3g-162', is a promising material for generating a non-bitter Tartary buckwheat variety.
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- 2014
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20. Breeding of 'Manten-Kirari', a non-bitter and trace-rutinosidase variety of Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn.).
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Suzuki T, Morishita T, Mukasa Y, Takigawa S, Yokota S, Ishiguro K, and Noda T
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Here, we developed a new Tartary buckwheat cultivar 'Manten-Kirari', whose flour contains only trace amounts of rutinosidase and lacked bitterness. The trace-rutinosidase breeding line 'f3g-162' (seed parent), which was obtained from a Nepalese genetic resource, was crossed with 'Hokkai T8' (pollen parent), the leading variety in Japan, to improve its agronomic characteristics. The obtained progeny were subjected to performance test. 'Manten-Kirari' had no detectable rutinosidase isozymes in an in-gel detection assay and only 1/266 of the rutinosidase activity of 'Hokkai T8'. Dough prepared from 'Manten-Kirari' flour contained almost no hydrolyzed rutin, even 6 h after the addition of water, whereas the rutin in 'Hokkai T8' dough was completely hydrolyzed within 10 min. In a sensory evaluation of the flour from the two varieties, nearly all panelists detected strong bitterness in 'Hokkai T8', whereas no panelists reported bitterness in 'Manten-Kirari'. This is the first report to describe the breeding of a Tartary buckwheat cultivar with reduced rutin hydrolysis and no bitterness in the prepared flour. Notably, the agronomic characteristics of 'Manten-Kirari' were similar to those of 'Hokkai T8', which is the leading variety in Japan. Based on these characteristics, 'Manten-Kirari' is a promising for preparing non-bitter, rutin-rich foods.
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- 2014
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21. Traits of shattering resistant buckwheat 'W/SK86GF'.
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Suzuki T, Mukasa Y, Morishita T, Takigawa S, and Noda T
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Seed shattering is a significant problem with buckwheat, especially at harvesting time. Several reports have shown that a green-flower mutant of buckwheat, such as W/SK86GF, has a strong pedicel. Although a strong pedicel may provide some resistance to shattering in the field, no study has thoroughly examined this issue. In this paper, we demonstrate that a W/SK86GF has shattering resistance by comparing the degrees of shattering of W/SK86GF and Kitawasesoba (leading variety of Hokkaido with non-green-flower traits) through a test for four years, including a typhoon hit year in the field. In a non-typhoon year, the shattering seed ratio (shattering seed weight/(yield + shattering seed weight) × 100) of W/SK86GF at maturing time +15 days (+15D) was lower than that of Kitawasesoba. In a typhoon hit year, the shattering seed ratios of Kitawasesoba at maturing time and +15D were surprisingly high, 14.4 and 21.1%, respectively. On the other hand, those of W/SK86GF were only 3.08% and 2.57%, respectively; indicating W/SK86GF is promising as a shattering resistant line even in a typhoon hit year. From these results, shattering resistance of W/SK86GF can be evaluated after maturing time such as +15D and pedicel strength would confer W/SK86GF a shattering resistant trait.
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- 2012
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22. [Autopsy case of pulmonary zygomycosis and pneumocystis pneumonia in a patient with interstitial pneumonia treated by corticosteroid therapy].
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Mukasa Y, Ichiyasu H, Akaike K, Okamoto S, Komohara Y, and Kohrogi H
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- Aged, Antifungal Agents administration & dosage, Diabetes Complications, Drug Therapy, Combination, Fatal Outcome, Humans, Immunocompromised Host, Lung microbiology, Male, Mouth Mucosa, Mouth Neoplasms complications, Pneumoconiosis complications, Pulmonary Aspergillosis complications, Autopsy, Cunninghamella, Lung pathology, Lung Diseases, Fungal complications, Lung Diseases, Fungal pathology, Lung Diseases, Interstitial complications, Lung Diseases, Interstitial drug therapy, Methylprednisolone administration & dosage, Mucormycosis complications, Mucormycosis pathology, Pneumocystis carinii, Pneumonia, Pneumocystis complications, Pneumonia, Pneumocystis pathology
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We report a 75-year-old man with pneumoconiosis, interstitial pneumonia and diabetes mellitus, who had carcinoma of the buccal mucosa. After resection of the carcinoma, he was given corticosteroids for the deterioration of interstitial pneumonia, but 38 days after initiating steroid therapy, he was admitted to our hospital with severe hypoxemia and multiple cavitary lesions superimposed on ground-glass attenuation in both lung fields. The Aspergillus antigen was positive in his serum and examination of his bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid revealed mixed infections with filamentous fungus and Pneumocystis jirovecii. Pulmonary aspergillosis and pneumocystis pneumonia with an immunocompromised state was diagnosed, and voriconazole, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and high-dose corticosteroids were given. At 20 days after these treatments he developed bloody sputum, and Cunninghamella bertholletiae was isolated from the BAL fluid obtained at admission. A diagnosis of pulmonary zygomycosis was finally established. Amphotericin B therapy was started, and the dose was increased thereafter. Despite intensive treatment he died 18 days later. Histological examination of lung tissue obtained at autopsy showed invasive growth of zygomycetes in the necrotic tissue and the cavity wall. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of concurrent Cunninghamella bertholletiae and Pneumocystis jirovecii infection during steroid therapy for interstitial pneumonia.
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- 2010
23. Effects of lipase, lipoxygenase, peroxidase and free fatty acids on volatile compound found in boiled buckwheat noodles.
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Suzuki T, Kim SJ, Mukasa Y, Morishita T, Noda T, Takigawa S, Hashimoto N, Yamauchi H, and Matsuura-Endo C
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- Fagopyrum chemistry, Fagopyrum genetics, Genotype, Lipase metabolism, Lipoxygenase metabolism, Peroxidase metabolism, Seeds genetics, Sensation, Taste, Enzymes metabolism, Fagopyrum metabolism, Fatty Acids, Nonesterified metabolism, Food Analysis, Plant Proteins metabolism, Seeds metabolism, Volatile Organic Compounds metabolism
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Background: Relationships between buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) flour lipase, lipoxygenase and peroxidase activity, along with levels of individual free fatty acids (FFAs) and levels of headspace volatile compounds of boiled buckwheat noodles, were investigated for 12 different buckwheat varieties. Enzyme activities and FFA levels in flour were correlated with their respective varietal arrays of boiled noodle headspace volatile compounds, measured by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry., Results: The volatiles hexanal, tentative butanal, tentative 3-methylbutanal and tentative 2-methylbutanal showed significant positive correlation with one another, indicating that they may be generated through similar mechanisms. These important volatile components of buckwheat flavor were also positively correlated with lipase and/or peroxidase activity, indicating that enzymatic reactions are important in flavor generation in boiled buckwheat noodles. On the other hand, pentanal, which showed no significant correlation with any enzyme activity, showed a significant positive correlation to the levels of C18:2 and C18:3 FFAs, suggesting the existence of a 'non-enzymatic' and/or 'uncertain enzymatic pathway' for flavor generation in boiled buckwheat noodles., Conclusion: Lipase and peroxidase in buckwheat flour are important for flavor generation of boiled buckwheat noodles. This information is important for increasing desirable flavor of buckwheat products as well as for selecting varieties with improved flavor.
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- 2010
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24. Time-course study and effects of drying method on concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid, flavonoids, anthocyanin, and 2''-hydroxynicotianamine in leaves of buckwheats.
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Suzuki T, Watanabe M, Iki M, Aoyagi Y, Kim SJ, Mukasa Y, Yokota S, Takigawa S, Hashimoto N, Noda T, Yamauchi H, and Matsuura-Endo C
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- Azetidinecarboxylic Acid analysis, Free Radical Scavengers analysis, Kinetics, Plant Leaves chemistry, Rutin analysis, Anthocyanins analysis, Azetidinecarboxylic Acid analogs & derivatives, Desiccation methods, Fagopyrum chemistry, Flavonoids analysis, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid analysis
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Concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), rutin, minor flavonoids (such as orientin), anthocyanin, and 2''-hydroxynicotianamine (2HN) were quantified in the leaves of common and tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench and Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn., respectively), at 14, 28, and 42 days after sowing (DAS). GABA and rutin concentrations peaked at 42 DAS, whereas anthocyain, 2HN, and minor flavonoid concentrations declined with the age of the plants. However, at 42 DAS, anthocyanin concentrations in the leaves of tartary buckwheat Hokkai T10 leaves were at least 10-fold greater than in the other buckwheats tested. In addition, the effects on target compound concentrations and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity of three different drying methods (20 h at 40 degrees C, 7 h at 70 degrees C, or lyophilization) were investigated. In general, the drying method had no significant effect on the parameters tested. These results indicate that, in terms of GABA, rutin, and anthocyanin concentrations, leaf powder from 42 day old Hokkai T10 has the potential to be a useful food ingredient, such as Ao-jiru juice.
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- 2009
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25. Comparison of phenolic compositions between common and tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum) sprouts.
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Kim SJ, Zaidul IS, Suzuki T, Mukasa Y, Hashimoto N, Takigawa S, Noda T, Matsuura-Endo C, and Yamauchi H
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The phenolic compositions of non-germinated/germinated seeds and seed sprouts (at 6-10 day-old) of common (Fagopyrum esculentum Möench) and tartary (Fagopyrum tataricum Gaertn.) buckwheats were investigated. Phenolic compounds, including chlorogenic acid, four C-glycosylflavones (orientin, isoorientin vitexin, isovitexin), rutin and quercetin, were determined in the seed sprouts by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In the edible parts of common buckwheat sprouts, individual phenolics significantly increased during sprout growth from 6 to 10 days after sowing (DAS), whereas in tartary buckwheat sprouts they did not. While the sum contents of phenolic compounds in the edible part (mean 24.4mg/g DW at 6-10 DAS) of tartary buckwheat sprouts were similar to those of common buckwheat sprouts, rutin contents in the non-germinated/germinated seeds (mean 14.7mg/g DW) and edible parts (mean 21.8mg/g DW) of tartary buckwheat were 49- and 5-fold, respectively, higher than those of common buckwheat. Extracts of the edible parts of both species showed very similar free radical-scavenging activities (mean 1.7μmol trolox eq/g DW), suggesting that the overall antioxidative activity might be affected by the combination of identified phenolics and unidentified (minor) components. Therefore, buckwheat seed sprouts are recommended for their high antioxidative activity, as well as being an excellent dietary source of phenolic compounds, particularly tartary buckwheat sprouts, being rich in rutin., (Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2008
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26. Structural identification of anthocyanins and analysis of concentrations during growth and flowering in buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) petals.
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Suzuki T, Kim SJ, Mohamed ZI, Mukasa Y, Takigawa S, Matsuura-Endo C, Yamauchi H, Hashimoto N, Noda T, and Saito T
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- Anthocyanins analysis, Anthocyanins chemistry, Fagopyrum chemistry, Fagopyrum growth & development, Flowers chemistry, Flowers growth & development
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The anthocyanin profiles and variety/breeding-line differences of anthocyanin concentrations in petals of common buckwheat flowers have been studied. Four anthocyanins, cyanidin 3-O-glucoside, cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside, cyanidin 3-O-rhamnoside, and cyanidin 3-O-galactosyl-rhamnoside were isolated from the petals of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench), separated using high performance liquid chromatography and identified using reversed-phase liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry techniques. In every variety/breeding line tested, cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside was detected as the major anthocyanin and the next is cyanidin 3-O-glucoside whereas cyanidin 3-O-rhamnoside and cyanidin 3-O-galactosyl-rhamnoside were trace or not detectable in white and pink flowered buckwheat. Of all the varieties/breeding lines tested, Gan-Chao, a Chinese variety, contained the highest amount of anthocyanins. The largest part of cyanidin moiety was presented as a proanthocyanidin form (PAs-Cy). Anthocyanins and PAs-Cy in petals were increased along with increase of flower development stages. Therefore, fully developed petals of red flowered buckwheat, especially Gan-Chao, are promising as a new anthocyanin-rich material for food processing.
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- 2007
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27. Identification of anthocyanins in the sprouts of buckwheat.
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Kim SJ, Maeda T, Sarker MZ, Takigawa S, Matsuura-Endo C, Yamauchi H, Mukasa Y, Saito K, Hashimoto N, Noda T, Saito T, and Suzuki T
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- Anthocyanins isolation & purification, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Species Specificity, Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization, Time Factors, Anthocyanins analysis, Fagopyrum chemistry, Seedlings chemistry
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The anthocyanin profiles and varieties/breeding line differences of anthocyanin concentrations in common/tartary buckwheat sprouts have been studied. Four anthocyanins, cyanidin 3-O-glucoside, cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside, cyanidin 3-O-galactoside, and cyanidin 3-O-galactopyranosyl-rhamnoside, were isolated from the sprouts of common buckwheat, were separated using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and were identified using reversed-phase liquid chromatography (LC)/electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (ESI-MS)/MS techniques. In tartary buckwheat sprouts, two anthocyanins (cyanidin 3-O-glucoside and cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside) were identified. Among 19 common/tartary buckwheat varieties/breeding lines, Hokkai T10 contained the highest amounts of anthocyanins. Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside and cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside concentrations in 6-10 days after seeding sprouts of Hokkai T10 ranged from 0.16 to 0.20 mg/g dry wt and from 5.55 to 6.57 mg/g dry wt, respectively. In addition, dark-grown sprouts of Hokkai T10 accumulated 0.091 and 2.77 mg/g dry wt of cyanidin 3-O-glucoside and cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside whereas other varieties/breeding lines accumulated trace amounts of anthocyanins. Given its anthocyanin-rich red cotyledons, Hokkai T10 is a promising line for use as "Moyashi" type sprouts and is strongly recommended as a new functional food, rich in dietary anthocyanins.
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- 2007
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28. Characterization of peroxidase in buckwheat seed.
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Suzuki T, Honda Y, Mukasa Y, and Kim SJ
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- Ascorbic Acid chemistry, Ascorbic Acid metabolism, Benzothiazoles, Dianisidine chemistry, Dianisidine metabolism, Enzyme Stability, Guaiacol chemistry, Guaiacol metabolism, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Isoenzymes chemistry, Isoenzymes isolation & purification, Isoenzymes metabolism, Kinetics, Peroxidase isolation & purification, Peroxidase metabolism, Quercetin chemistry, Quercetin metabolism, Seeds enzymology, Sulfonic Acids chemistry, Sulfonic Acids metabolism, Temperature, Tissue Distribution, Fagopyrum enzymology, Peroxidase chemistry
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A peroxidase (POX)-containing fraction was purified from buckwheat seed. The POX consisted of two isozymes, POX I and POX II, that were purified 6.6- and 67.4-fold, respectively. Their molecular weights were estimated to be 46.1 kDa (POX I) and 58.1 kDa (POX II) by gel filtration. While POX I and II each oxidized quercetin, o-dianisidine, ascorbic acid and guaiacol, only POX II oxidized ABTS. Kinetic studies revealed that POX I and II had lower K(m) values for quercetin (0.071 and 0.028 mM), ABTS (0.016 mM for POX II) and ascorbic acid (0.043 and 0.029 mM) than for o-dianisidine (0.229 and 0.137 mM) and guaiacol (0.288 and 0 ). The optimum pHs of POX I and II for various substrates were almost the same, except for quercetin; pH 8.0 for POX I and pH 4.5 for II. Their optimal temperatures were 30 degrees C (POX I) and 10 degrees C (POX II), and POX I was more stable than POX II above 30 degrees C.
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- 2006
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29. Effects of lipase, lipoxygenase, peroxidase, and rutin on quality deteriorations in buckwheat flour.
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Suzuki T, Honda Y, Mukasa Y, and Kim SJ
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- Fagopyrum chemistry, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Peroxides analysis, Quality Control, Fagopyrum enzymology, Flour analysis, Lipase metabolism, Lipoxygenase metabolism, Peroxidase metabolism, Rutin analysis
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To investigate the effects of changes in lipase, lipoxygenase, peroxidase (POX), and rutin concentrations on the quality of buckwheat flour, 14 buckwheat varieties were stored for 0, 4, 10, and 30 days at 5 or 20 degrees C. During the storage period, lipase activity correlated to pH (significantly negative) and water-soluble acid (WSA) (significantly positive). The lipoxygenase 1 protein concentration had a negative correlation to WSA (significant at 0 and 4 storage days at 5 degrees C and at 0 and 10 storage days at 20 degrees C). POX had significant correlation to pH and peroxide value (POV) at 5 degrees C, whereas it was not significant at 20 degrees C. The rutin concentration had negative correlations to WSA (significant at 30 days of storage at 5 degrees C and at 4 days of storage at 20 degrees C). Thus, lipase activity plays an important role that relates to lipid degradation in quality deterioration of buckwheat flour.
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- 2005
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30. Purification and characterization of lipase in buckwheat seed.
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Suzuki T, Honda Y, and Mukasa Y
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- Enzyme Stability, Flour analysis, Hot Temperature, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Isoenzymes isolation & purification, Isoenzymes metabolism, Molecular Weight, Substrate Specificity, Fagopyrum enzymology, Lipase isolation & purification, Lipase metabolism, Seeds enzymology
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To obtain basic information about enzymatic deterioration of buckwheat flour, triacylglycerol lipase (LIP; EC 3.1.1.3) was purified from buckwheat seed. The LIP consisted of two isozymes, LIP I and LIP II, and they were purified with purification folds of 60 and 143 with final specific activities of 0.108 and 0.727 mumol of fatty acid released per minute per milligram of protein at 30 degrees C using triolein as a substrate. Molecular weights were estimated to be 150 (LIP I) and 28.4 kDa (LIP I) by gel filtration and 171 (LIP I) and 26.5 kDa (LIP II) by SDS-PAGE. Optimal pHs of LIP activities were 3.0 (LIP I) and 6.0 (Lip II) using triolein as a substrate. Both LIP I and II reacted in the acidic pH range. Optimal temperatures were 30 (LIP I) and 40 degrees C (LIP II), and both LIP I and II were stable below 30 degrees C when p-nitrophenyl-laurate was used as a substrate. However, they were inactivated above 60 degrees C. On the other hand, when triolein was used as a substrate, optimal temperatures were 30 degrees C for both LIP I and II, and they retained 40% of their activity after a 4 h incubation of enzymes at 70 degrees C. LIP I and II had higher activity against triolein than monoolein or tri/monopalmitin. Most of the LIP activity was distributed in the embryo.
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- 2004
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31. Effect of buthionine sulphoximine, glutathione and methimazole on the renal disposition of cisplatin and on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats: pharmacokinetic-toxicodynamic analysis.
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Hanada K, Mukasa Y, Nomizo Y, and Ogata H
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- Animals, Antineoplastic Agents adverse effects, Antineoplastic Agents pharmacokinetics, Area Under Curve, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Cisplatin adverse effects, Cisplatin blood, Glomerular Filtration Rate drug effects, In Vitro Techniques, Kidney metabolism, Kidney Cortex drug effects, Kidney Cortex metabolism, Kidney Diseases chemically induced, Kidney Diseases metabolism, Male, Rats, Rats, Wistar, Temperature, Time Factors, Buthionine Sulfoximine pharmacology, Cisplatin pharmacokinetics, Glutathione pharmacology, Kidney drug effects, Kidney Diseases prevention & control, Methimazole pharmacology
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The aim of this study was to classify the protective mechanisms of DL-buthionine-(S,-R)-sulphoximine, glutathione and methimazole on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. An Emax model was used to study the effect of these compounds on the pharmacokinetics of cisplatin, especially renal handling and intra-renal biotransformation. Cisplatin (5 mg kg(-1)) was administered as an intravenous bolus to rats treated with either 0.9% NaCl (control), buthionine sulphoximine, glutathione or methimazole. The blood urea nitrogen level was monitored to estimate cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. To estimate renal handling of cisplatin, cisplatin was infused intravenously to rats treated with 0.9% NaCl, buthionine sulphoximine, glutathione or methimazole. The concentrations of unchanged cisplatin in plasma, urine and kidney were determined by a post-column derivatization HPLC method. The relationship between the pharmacokinetics and toxicodynamics of cisplatin was analysed using a sigmoid Emax model. All compounds studied ameliorated significantly the nephrotoxicity of cisplatin. The renal accumulation of cisplatin was reduced significantly by pretreatment with buthionine sulphoximine but not by either glutathione or methimazole. Although glutathione treatment did not affect the renal accumulation of cisplatin, it significantly decreased the binding of cisplatin to the intrarenal organelle and the decreased binding was well correlated to the decrease of the blood urea nitrogen level. In summary, pharmacokinetic-toxicodynamic analysis will be useful for classifying the protective mechanism of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.
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- 2000
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32. Identification of L-Bornesitol and Changes in Its Content during Flower Bud Development in Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus L.).
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Ichimura K, Kohata K, Mukasa Y, Yamaguchi Y, Goto R, and Suto K
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An unidentified carbohydrate was isolated from sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus L. cv. Diana) petals using HPLC. The isolated compound was identified as L-1-O-methyl-myo-inositol, called L-bornesitol, using (1)H-NMR, (13)C-NMR, and CI-MS. L-Bornesitol was distributed in all organs at high concentrations. L-Bornesitol concentration of petals gradually decreased during flower bud development, but the L-bornesitol content increased by about 5 times.
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- 1999
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