[HTML][HTML] Tumor immune microenvironment and immunosuppressive therapy in hepatocellular carcinoma: a review

K Oura, A Morishita, J Tani, T Masaki - International journal of molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Liver cancer has the fourth highest mortality rate of all cancers worldwide, with
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) being the most prevalent subtype. Despite great advances …

Over‐the‐scope clip system: A review of 1517 cases over 9 years

H Kobara, H Mori, N Nishiyama… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Rescue therapy for gastrointestinal (GI) refractory bleeding, perforation, and fistula has
traditionally required surgical interventions owing to the limited performance of conventional …

[HTML][HTML] Associations between zinc deficiency and metabolic abnormalities in patients with chronic liver disease

T Himoto, T Masaki - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element which has favorable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
and apoptotic effects. The liver mainly plays a crucial role in maintaining systemic Zn …

The Antidiabetic Drug Metformin Inhibits Gastric Cancer Cell Proliferation In Vitro and In Vivo

K Kato, J Gong, H Iwama, A Kitanaka, J Tani… - Molecular cancer …, 2012 - AACR
Recent studies suggest that metformin, which is commonly used as an oral anti-
hyperglycemic agent of the biguanide family, may reduce cancer risk and improve …

Cyclins and Cyclin–Dependent Kinases: Comparative Study of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Versus Cirrhosis

T Masaki, Y Shiratori, W Rengifo, K Igarashi… - Hepatology, 2003 - journals.lww.com
Increasing evidence has indicated that perturbation of cyclins is one of the major factors
leading to cancer. The aim of this study was not only to investigate various cell cycle–related …

[HTML][HTML] A nationwide survey on non-B, non-C hepatocellular carcinoma in Japan: 2011–2015 update

R Tateishi, K Uchino, N Fujiwara, T Takehara… - Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Background We previously reported that the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
with non-viral etiologies increased rapidly between 1991 and 2010 in Japan. Methods To …

Variable phase-contrast fluorescence spectrometry for fluorescently stained cells

Y Inoue, I Ishimaru, T Yasokawa, K Ishizaki… - Applied Physics …, 2006 - pubs.aip.org
This letter describes the spectroscopic measurements of fluorescently stained cells. Variable
phase-contrast fluorescence spectrometry was used on fluorescently stained cells to …

Imatinib mesylate (STI-571) attenuates liver fibrosis development in rats

H Yoshiji, R Noguchi, S Kuriyama… - American Journal …, 2005 - journals.physiology.org
It is widely recognized that activated hepatic stellate cells (HSC) play a pivotal role in
development of liver fibrosis. A platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is the most potent …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy and safety of over-the-scope clip: including complications after endoscopic submucosal dissection

N Nishiyama, H Mori, H Kobara, K Rafiq… - World journal of …, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
AIM: To retrospectively review the results of over-the-scope clip (OTSC) use in our hospital
and to examine the feasibility of using the OTSC to treat perforations after endoscopic …

[HTML][HTML] A sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor attenuates renal capillary injury and fibrosis by a vascular endothelial growth factor–dependent pathway after renal …

Y Zhang, D Nakano, Y Guan, H Hitomi, A Uemura… - Kidney international, 2018 - Elsevier
Multiple large clinical trials have shown that sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT) 2
inhibitors reduce the risk of renal events. However, the mechanism responsible for this …