JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/31695 |
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FullText URL | fulltext.pdf |
Author | Yoshioka, Masao| Mizuno, Motowo| Morisue, Yoshiko| Shimada, Morizou| Hirai, Michio| Nasu, Junichirou| Okada, Hiroyuki| Sakaguchi, Kousaku| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| Tsuji, Takao| |
Abstract | In autoimmune chronic active hepatitis (AIH) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), various autoantibodies including anti-asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) antibodies have been found in patients' sera. We have previously developed a mouse monoclonal antibody against rat and human ASGPR. In this study, we developed a capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for detection of anti-ASGPR antibodies using this monoclonal antibody and investigated the occurrence of anti-ASGPR antibodies in the sera of patients with various liver diseases. Serum samples were obtained from 123 patients with various liver diseases, including 21 patients with AIH and 40 patients with PBC. In this capture ELISA, the target antigen in the crude rat liver membrane extracts was captured on the ELISA wells by the ASGPR-specific mouse monoclonal antibody. Thus, the cumbersome process of antigen purification was rendered unnecessary. Using this capture ELISA, we detected the anti-ASGPR antibody in 67% of the patients with AIH, in 100% of the patients with PBC, and in 57% of the patients with acute hepatitis type A. However, the anti-ASGPR antibody was rarely detected in patients with other liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and obstructive jaundice. Our findings suggest that this capture ELISA would be useful for the detection of anti-ASGPR antibodies in autoimmune liver diseases. |
Keywords | autoimmue hepatitis primary biliary cirrhosis asialoglycoprotein receptor autoantibodies |
Amo Type | Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2002-04 |
Volume | volume56 |
Issue | issue2 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 99 |
End Page | 105 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 12002624 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000175176900006 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/31715 |
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FullText URL | fulltext.pdf |
Author | Hirai, Michio| Mizuno, Motowo| Morisue, Yoshiko| Yoshioka, Masao| Shimada, Morizou| Nasu, Junichirou| Okada, Hiroyuki| Shimomura, Hiroyuki| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| Tsuji, Takao| |
Abstract | Anti-idiotype antibodies (Ab2) play an important role in the homeostasis of immune responses and are related to the development and the disease activity of certain autoimmune diseases. The asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) is considered one of the target antigens in the pathogenesis of autoimmune chronic active hepatitis (AIH). We previously developed a mouse monoclonal antibody (clone 8D7) which recognizes rat and human ASGPR. In this study, to help investigate the anti-ASGPR antibody-anti-idiotype antibody network in patients with AIH, we developed a syngeneic mouse monoclonal Ab2 to the 8D7 anti-ASGPR antibody (Ab1). One clone, designated as 3C8, tested positive for specific reactivity to 8D7-Ab1 and did not bind to other irrelevant immunoglobulins. By competitive inhibition assays, the binding of 8D7-Ab1 to liver membrane extracts, i.e., the crude antigen preparation, was inhibited by 3C8-Ab2 in a dose-dependent manner, and the binding of 8D7-Ab1 to 3C8-Ab2 was inhibited by the liver membrane extracts. In the immunohistochemical analysis, 3C8-Ab2 blocked the specific staining of sinusoidal margins of rat hepatocytes by 8D7-Ab1. These results suggest that 3C8 anti-idiotype antibody recognizes the specific idiotypic determinants within the antigen-binding site of 8D7-Ab1. |
Keywords | anti-idiotype antibody autoimmune hepatitis asialoglycoprotein receptor monoclonall antibody |
Amo Type | Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2002-06 |
Volume | volume56 |
Issue | issue3 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 135 |
End Page | 139 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 12108584 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000176521200003 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/31826 |
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FullText URL | fulltext.pdf |
Author | Fujikawa, Tatsuya| Shiraha, Hidenori| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
Abstract | Serum des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP) is commonly used to detect hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This review focuses on the clinical features of DCP-positive HCC and the molecular function of DCP in HCC. DCP-positive HCC demonstrates more aggressive clinicopathological features than DCP-negative HCC. Analysis of the biological effects of DCP revealed that DCP acts as a growth factor in both an autocrine and paracrine manner. DCP stimulates HCC cell proliferation through the Met-Janus kinase 1-signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway, whereas for vascular endothelial cells, it stimulates cell proliferation and migration through the kinase insert domain receptor-phospholipase C-gamma-mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. |
Keywords | des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin hepatocellular carcinoma signaling pathway cell proliferation angiogenesis |
Amo Type | Review |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2009-12 |
Volume | volume63 |
Issue | issue6 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 299 |
End Page | 304 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 20035286 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000273145900001 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/43825 |
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FullText URL | 65_1_11.pdf |
Author | Kuwaki, Kenji| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Kobayashi, Yoshiyuki| Nakamura, Shinichiro| Ito, Yoichi M.| Iwadou, Shouta| Hagihara, Hiroaki| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Toshimori, Junichi| Miyatake, Hirokazu| Miyoshi, Kenji| Onishi, Hideki| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Shoji, Bon| Takaki, Akinobu| Shiraha, Hidenori| Iwasaki, Yoshiaki| Kobashi, Haruhiko| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
Abstract | The purpose of this study was to build a prognostic model of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using time-dependent covariates to re-evaluate the prognosis at any stage of the disease. The subjects were consecutive HCC patients who were treated at our institute between 1995 and 2007. We constructed time-fixed and time-dependent prognostic models with a training group (n=336) and compared the prognostic abilities between conventional Cancer of the Liver Italian Program (CLIP) scores, Japan Integrated Staging (JIS) scores, an Okuda classification, and our prognostic models in the testing group (n=227) with the c-index. The time-dependent prognostic model consisted of main tumor size, tumor number, portal vein invasion, distant metastasis, alpha-fetoprotein, des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP), bilirubin, and albumin and the weighted scores were set for each factor depending on the hazard ratio for the prognosis. The prognostic index was determined by summing the scores. The c-index values for the CLIP scores, JIS scores, Okuda classification, and our time-dependent model were 0.741, 0.727, 0.609, and 0.870, respectively. These results indicate that our time-dependent model can estimate the prognosis of HCC more precisely than traditional time-fixed models and can be used to re-predict the prognosis of HCC. |
Keywords | hepatocellular carcinoma humans prognosis proportional hazards models time factors |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2011-02 |
Volume | volume65 |
Issue | issue1 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 11 |
End Page | 19 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2011 by Okayama University Medical School |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 21339791 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000287620500002 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/45269 |
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FullText URL | 65_2_105.pdf |
Author | Tsuzuki, Takao| Okada, Hiroyuki| Nasu, Junichiro| Takenaka, Ryuta| Inoue, Masafumi| Kawano, Seiji| Kita, Masahide| Hori, Keisuke| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
Abstract | The objectives of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in local and regional staging of early gastric cancer, to analyze the factors influencing the accuracy of EUS, and to reveal the usefulness and problems of EUS in pre-treatment staging of gastric cancer. We examined 105 lesions in 104 patients with histologically confirmed gastric cancer and retrospectively evaluated them with EUS. The diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of EUS were determined by comparing the pre-treatment EUS with the postoperative histopathological findings. The overall diagnostic accuracy of EUS for the depth of cancer invasion was 86%. The overall sensitivity and specificity were 60% and 96%, respectively. The accuracy significantly declined in lesions located in the upper-third of the stomach (70%). Type 0-I lesions tended to be over-staged (12&), and the upper-third lesions tended to be under-staged (23%). The accuracy significantly declined in differentiated adenocarcinoma with massive submucosal invasion (56.5%). EUS is useful for evaluating the depth of gastric cancer invasion which determines the feasibility of endoscopic treatment. However, it is noteworthy that the diagnostic accuracy of the invasion depth diminished for lesions in the upper third of the stomach. |
Keywords | endoscopic ultrasonography early gastric cancer accuracy sensitivity specificity |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2011-04 |
Volume | volume65 |
Issue | issue2 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 105 |
End Page | 112 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2011 by Okayama University Medical School |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 21519368 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000289818800006 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/48568 |
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FullText URL | 66_3_279.pdf |
Author | Nishimura, Mamoru| Nouso, Kazuhiro| Kariyama, Kazuya| Wakuta, Akiko| Kishida, Masayuki| Wada, Nozomu| Higashi, Toshihiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
Abstract | The artificial ascites technique is often used during radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment because it prevents visceral damage and improves visualization by minimizing interference of the lungs and mesentery. This study determined the efficacy and safety of RFA using the artificial ascites technique in HCC patients. We examined 188 HCC patients who were treated by RFA and fulfilled the Milan criteria. Treatment outcomes (complete ablation rate, local recurrence rate, complication rate, liver function including total bilirubin level, alanine aminotransferase level, albumin level, and prothrombin time) were compared among patients divided into 3 groups based on the volume of artificial ascites injected:GroupⅠ (n=86), no artificial ascites injected;GroupⅡ (n=35), <1,000ml artificial ascites injected;and Group Ⅲ (n=67), >1,000ml artificial ascites injected. No significant difference was observed in complete ablation or local recurrence rates among the 3 groups, or in the extent of liver function damage after RFA. Artificial ascites disappeared within 7 days; additional diuretics were needed only in 5 (all from Group Ⅲ) of 102 patients. No serious complications such as intestinal perforation or intraperitoneal bleeding were observed. Thus, we found that artificial ascites injection during RFA is effective and safe, and can be used to prevent major procedural complications. |
Keywords | radiofrequency ablation hepatocellular carcinoma artificial ascites |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2012-06 |
Volume | volume66 |
Issue | issue3 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 279 |
End Page | 284 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2012 by Okayama University Medical School |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 22729109 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000305669700012 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/49042 |
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FullText URL | 66_6_461.pdf |
Author | Koike, Kazuko| Takaki, Akinobu| Kato, Nobuyuki| Ouchida, Mamoru| Kanzaki, Hirotaka| Yasunaka, Tetsuya| Shiraha, Hidenori| Miyake, Yasuhiro| Yamamoto, Kazuhide| |
Abstract | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection induces several changes in hepatocytes, such as oxidative stress, steatosis, and hepatocarcinogenesis. Although considerable progress has been made during recent years, the mechanisms underlying these functions remain unclear. We employed proteomic techniques in HCV replicon-harboring cells to determine the effects of HCV replication on host-cell protein expression. We examined two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) and mass spectrometry to compare and identify differentially expressed proteins between HCV subgenomic replicon-harboring cells and their “cured” cells. One of the identified proteins was confirmed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot analysis. Full-length HCV genome RNA replicating and cured cells were also assessed using ELISA. Replicon-harboring cells showed higher expression of retinal dehydrogenase 1 (RALDH-1), which converts retinol to retinoic acid, and the cured cells showed higher expression of retinol-binding protein (RBP), which transports retinol from the liver to target tissues. The alteration in RBP expression was also confirmed by ELISA and Western blot analysis. We conclude that protein expression profiling demonstrated that HCV replicon eradication affected retinol-related protein expression. |
Keywords | hepatitis C virus retinol-binding protein |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2012-12 |
Volume | volume66 |
Issue | issue6 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 461 |
End Page | 468 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2012 by Okayama University Medical School |
File Version | publisher |
Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 23254580 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000312966100005 |
Author | 山本 和秀| |
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Published Date | 1978-03-31 |
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Content Type | Thesis or Dissertation |