Elevated level of microRNA-210 at the initiation of muscular regeneration in acetic acid-induced non-ischemic skeletal muscular injury in mice     

Yuichi Takai  Takeshi Watanabe  Tomoya Sano 《Journal of toxicologic pathology》2022,35(2):183

The alteration in microRNA-210 level, a hypoxia-inducible microRNA, is not well known in non-ischemic tissue injury. In this study, we characterized the histopathological time course of acetic acid-induced skeletal muscle injury as a non-ischemic tissue injury model and investigated the expression of microRNA-210, hypoxia-inducible factor 1α, and growth factors using quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis. After a single intramuscular dose of 3% (v/v) acetic acid to C57BL/6J mice, focal coagulative necrosis of muscle fibers was noted from 3 h after dosing and infiltration of F4/80 and Galectin-3 positive M2 macrophage was noted at 1 d after dosing. Muscular regeneration was initiated from 3 d, when M2 macrophage infiltration was most prominent, till 14 d after dosing. Hif1α and Hgf expression increased from 3 h onwards, and microRNA-210 level increased after 3 d after the treatment. However, no clear elevation in the levels of Igf1 or Vegf was observed. The infiltrative macrophages and regenerative muscle fibers were positive for hypoxia-inducible factor 1α, microRNA-210, and hepatocyte growth factor as assessed by immunohistochemistry or in situ hybridization. In this study, dominant infiltration of M2 macrophages at muscular necrosis and subsequent regeneration after a single intramuscular injection of acetic acid in mice were observed. The increase in hif1α level was observed just after the muscular injury in this non-ischemic tissue injury model, and the elevation in microRNA-210 level was noted at the initiation of tissue regeneration, indicating its effects on tissue protection and repair.  相似文献   

Application of humanized mice to toxicology studies: Evaluation of the human relevance of the mode of action for rodent liver tumor formation by activators of the constitutive androstane receptor (CAR)     

Tomoya Yamada 《Journal of toxicologic pathology》2021,34(4):283

The constitutive androstane receptor (CAR)-mediated mode of action (MOA) for phenobarbital (PB)-induced rodent liver tumor formation has been established, with increased hepatocyte proliferation, which is a key event in tumor formation. Previous studies have demonstrated that PB and other CAR-activators stimulate proliferation in cultured rodent hepatocytes, but not in cultured human hepatocytes. However, in the genetically humanized CAR and pregnane X receptor (PXR) mouse (hCAR/hPXR mouse, downstream genes are still mouse), PB increased hepatocyte proliferation and tumor production in vivo. In contrast to the hCAR/hPXR mouse, studies with chimeric mice with human hepatocytes (PXB-mouse, both receptor and downstream genes are human) demonstrated that PB did not increase human hepatocyte proliferation in vivo. PB increased hepatocyte proliferation in a chimeric mouse model with rat hepatocytes, indicating that the lack of human hepatocyte proliferation is not due to any functional defect in the chimeric mouse liver environment. Gene expression analysis demonstrated that the downstream genes of CAR/PXR activation were similar in hCAR/hPXR and CD-1 mice, but differed from those observed in chimeric mice with human hepatocytes. These findings strongly support the conclusion that the MOA for CAR-mediated rodent liver tumor formation is qualitatively implausible for humans. Indeed, epidemiological studies have found no causal link between PB and human liver tumors. There are many similarities with respect to hepatic effects and species differences between rodent CAR and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α activators. Based on our research, the chimeric mouse with human hepatocytes (PXB-mouse) is reliable for human cancer risk assessment of test chemicals.  相似文献   

Identification and expression analysis of ghrelin gene in common carp <Emphasis Type="Italic">Cyprinus carpio</Emphasis>     

Tomoya Kono  Yoichi Kitao  Kohei Sonoda  Royhei Nomoto  Tohru Mekata  Masahiro Sakai 《Fisheries Science》2008,74(3):603-612

ABSTRACT:   A ghrelin gene has been cloned and sequenced in common carp Cyprinus carpio . Ghrelin cDNA is composed of 461 bp [with a 36-bp 5'-untranslated region (UTR) and a 113-bp 3'-UTR], which translates into a protein of 103 amino acid residues. Carp ghrelin (preproghrelin) contained a predicted signal peptide of 26 amino acid residues, the ghrelin domain ( Gly ²⁷– Val ⁴⁵) and C-terminal peptide ( Gly ⁴⁶– Phe ¹⁰³). Homology analysis of the ghrelin domain of carp with that of other known ghrelin in vertebrates showed good similarity to teleost ghrelin (50–81.8%). Hydropathy analysis based on the deduced amino acid sequence of ghrelin domains in teleosts showed a similar profile. Carp ghrelin clustered with ghrelin of goldfish Carassius auratus and other teleosts, away from mammalian, reptilian, avian, amphibian and chondrichthian ghrelin, by phylogenetic analysis. Genomic organization of carp ghrelin gene was composed of four exons and three introns, which was the same as that of other teleosts and human ghrelin genes. The carp ghrelin gene was expressed in unstimulated tissues such as foregut, hindgut, spleen and brain. In spleen cells, expression of the ghrelin gene increased upon stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), phytohemagglutinin (PHA) or imiquimod. The identification of carp ghrelin gene and the analysis of the modulation of its expression in immune-activated conditions will allow a more complete analysis of the roles of ghrelin in teleosts.  相似文献   

Growth characteristics, stress-wave velocity, and Pilodyn penetration of 15 clones of 12-year-old Tectona grandis trees planted at two different sites in Indonesia     

Fanny Hidayati  Futoshi Ishiguri  Kazuya Iizuka  Kazuko Makino  Jun Tanabe  Sri Nugroho Marsoem  Mohammad Na’iem  Shinso Yokota  Nobuo Yoshizawa 《Journal of Wood Science》2013,59(3):249-254

Tree improvement programs for teak (Tectona grandis) have mainly focused on breeding of trees with superior growth characteristics. However, improvement in wood quality should be included in breeding programs for high yield and high quality timber. In the present study, growth characteristics [stem diameter (D), tree height (H), and bole volume (V)], stress-wave velocity (SWV), and Pilodyn penetration (Py) were measured for 15 clones of 12-year-old teak trees planted at two different sites in Indonesia to clarify the variations in tree growth characteristics, SWV, and Py among clones, their repeatability, interaction between genotype and environment, and correlations between measured characteristics. Significant differences of all measured characteristics were found among 15 clones at both sites. Their repeatability showed relatively moderate to high values in both sites. These results indicate that these characteristics are closely related to genetic factors. Significant interaction between genotype and environment was found in all measured characteristics. In addition, SWV and Py showed lower interaction between genotype and environment than growth characteristics. No significant correlation was found between growth characteristics and SWV. These results suggest that wood properties and growth characteristics of teak trees can be improved by application of an appropriate tree breeding program.  相似文献   

Significance of benzylic hydroxymethylene group in the reaction of lignin side-chain with active oxygen species under oxygen bleaching conditions     

Satoshi Ohmura  Tomoya Yokoyama  Yuji Matsumoto 《Journal of Wood Science》2013,59(4):337-343

To examine the effect of the presence of benzylic hydroxyl group on the reaction of β-O-4 type lignin moiety with active oxygen species (AOS) under oxygen bleaching conditions, a specially designed β-O-4 type model compound carrying the benzylic methoxyl group, 2-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)-3-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-1-ol (IV), was treated together with a phenolic compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol (II), under oxygen bleaching conditions. In this reaction system, AOS were generated by reactions of compound II with dioxygen and attacked compound IV. Compound IV was rather stable, while an analogous model compound carrying the benzylic hydroxyl group, 2-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-diol (I), was rather degraded. This result and the previous knowledge on the relatively high stability of 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol carrying only the hydroxymethyl group as side-chain under the identical reaction conditions suggested that the existence of benzylic hydroxymethylene group is essential in the extensive reaction of side-chain of β-O-4 type lignin moiety with AOS. To compare the reactivity of AOS toward different types of hydroxyl and aryloxyl carbons, 2-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)propane-1,3-diol (VI) or 3-(3,5-difluorophenoxy)propane-1,2-diol (VII) was also subjected to this reaction system. Compound VII was degraded by AOS more extensively than compound VI.  相似文献   

Breed differences in macrophage infiltration and senescence state in adipose tissues of Wagyu and Holsteins     

Tomoya Yamada  Mituru Kamiya  Mikito Higuchi 《Animal Science Journal》2020,91(1)

Obesity stimulates the macrophage infiltration and senescence state in adipose tissues of humans and rodents. The adipogenesis capacity of Japanese Black cattle (Wagyu) is higher than that of Holsteins. We hypothesized that breed differences between Wagyu and Holsteins may affect the level of macrophage infiltration and senescence state in adipose tissues. The macrophage infiltration, senescence marker gene expression and activity of senescence‐associated β‐galactosidase (SA‐βgal) in visceral and intramuscular adipose tissue of Wagyu were higher than those of Holsteins. In contrast, there were no differences in macrophage infiltration, senescence marker gene expression and activity of SA‐βgal in subcutaneous adipose tissue between the breeds. Expression of p53 gene, the master regulator of macrophage infiltration and senescence state, in visceral and intramuscular adipose tissue of Wagyu was higher than that of Holsteins. In contrast, there was no difference in the expression of p53 gene in subcutaneous adipose tissue between the breeds. These results suggest that breed differences in macrophage infiltration and senescence state in adipose tissues of Wagyu and Holsteins are affected by p53 expression.  相似文献   

Influence of dietary crude protein content on fattening performance and nitrogen excretion of Holstein steers     

Mitsuru Kamiya  Tomoya Yamada  Mikito Higuchi 《Animal Science Journal》2020,91(1)

The objective was to investigate the influence of crude protein (CP) content in a fattening diet on feed intake, body weight gain, nitrogen excretion, and carcass traits in Holstein steers. Steers (initial body weight 241 ± 26 kg) consumed feed with the following CP content: (a) 17.7% during the early period (from 7 to 10 months of age) and 13.9% during the late period (from 11 to 18 months of age) (HIGH, n = 3), and (b) 16.2% during the early period and 12.2% during the late period (LOW, n = 4). The CP intake was lower in the LOW than the HIGH group. Urinary and total nitrogen excretion in the late period tended to be lower (p < .10) in the LOW than the HIGH group. However, growth performance and carcass traits were not affected by dietary CP content. Free histidine and total amino acid contents in the longissimus thoracis muscle tended to be higher (p < .10) in the HIGH than the LOW group, however, the CP contents were not affected by dietary CP content. The results of this experiment suggest that decreasing dietary CP to 16% (early period) or 12% (late period) of dry matter would reduce nitrogen excretion from Holstein fattening farms without affecting productivity.  相似文献   

Fat depot‐specific effects of body fat distribution and adipocyte size on intramuscular fat accumulation in Wagyu cattle     

Tomoya Yamada  Mituru Kamiya  Mikito Higuchi 《Animal Science Journal》2020,91(1)

Ectopic fats have been recognized as a new risk factor for metabolic syndrome. In obese humans, ectopic fat accumulations are affected by body fat distribution. Intramuscular adipose tissue is categorized as one of the ectopic fats. Japanese black cattle (Wagyu) are characterized by the ability to accumulate high amounts of intramuscular adipose tissue. In Japan, the marbling level is indicated by the beef marbling standard number (BMS No.), which reflects the intramuscular fat content of longissimus muscle. We hypothesized that the intramuscular fat accumulation is affected by the body fat distribution in Wagyu cattle. In this study, we showed that the BMS No. was not correlated with the subcutaneous and visceral adipocyte diameter. In contrast, the BMS No. was positively correlated with intramuscular adipocyte diameter. These results indicate that the intramuscular adipocyte diameter of Wagyu is hypertrophied with an increase in the intramuscular fat accumulation. In addition, we showed that the BMS No. was positively correlated with the subcutaneous fat percentage. In contrast, the BMS No. was negatively correlated with the visceral fat percentage. These results indicate that highly marbled Wagyu cattle have a higher percentage of subcutaneous fat and a lower percentage of visceral fat.  相似文献   

Evaluation of the weathering intensity of wood-based panels under outdoor exposure     

Yoichi Kojima  Tomoya Shimoda  Shigehiko Suzuki 《Journal of Wood Science》2011,57(5):408-414

In this study, the deterioration of wood-based panels at eight sites in Japan was investigated using outdoor exposure tests. In particular, the modulus of rupture (MOR) retention and internal bond strength (IB) retention after 5-year exposures were compared among panels and sites. The deterioration of panels located in southern Japan was higher than that of panels in northern Japan. To quantify the regional differences, the deterioration rates were calculated; the values showed clear regional differences. The deterioration rate for areas that receive much rain in the summer was higher than the rates for other sites. To eliminate regional differences, we carried out an analysis in terms of the “weathering intensity,” a factor which combines weather conditions (precipitation and temperature). Panels for which deterioration progressed extensively during exposure periods showed a strong correlation between strength retention and the weathering intensity. The significance of these parameters is discussed.  相似文献   

Wood properties of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Pericopsis mooniana</Emphasis> grown in a plantation in Indonesia     

Futoshi Ishiguri  Imam Wahyudi  Masae Takeuchi  Yuya Takashima  Kazuya Iizuka  Shinso Yokota  Nobuo Yoshizawa 《Journal of Wood Science》2011,57(3):241-246

The relationships between growth characteristics and wood properties were investigated for a threatened species, Pericopsis mooniana, to promote the establishment of plantations of this species in the tropics. Growth characteristics (diameter and height) and stress-wave velocity (SWV) of trees were measured for 22-year-old P. mooniana trees planted in Indonesia. The trees were categorized into three groups, fast-growing, middle-growing, and slow-growing trees, to investigate the effect of growth rate on the wood properties. In addition, radial variation of anatomical characteristics and wood properties were determined. No significant correlation was found between growth characteristics and SWV. The values for the vessel diameter, cell wall thickness of wood fibers, wood fiber length, basic density, modulus of elasticity, and modulus of rupture from wood at the bark side were higher than those at the pith side. On the other hand, vessel frequency gradually decreased from pith to bark. These results suggested that low-quality wood, such as juvenile wood, existed near the pith area.  相似文献