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Effects of Allergic Predisposition on Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Normal Corneas: A Retrospective Study.

Juntendo medical journal Pub Date : 2025-01-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0028-OA

Sakyo Kanehara, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Shiro Amano, Nobuyuki Ebihara

{"title":"Effects of Allergic Predisposition on Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Normal Corneas: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Sakyo Kanehara, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Shiro Amano, Nobuyuki Ebihara","doi":"10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0028-OA","DOIUrl":"10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0028-OA","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Pathogenic factors that reduce corneal biomechanical properties (CBPs) remain unclear. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the effect of allergic predisposition on CBPs in normal corneas.Design: Retrospective study.Methods: Patients with atopic dermatitis (8 eyes), allergic conjunctivitis (18 eyes), vernal conjunctivitis (5 eyes), and atopic keratoconjunctivitis (14 eyes) in their 10s-30s who visited the Juntendo University Hospital were considered to have an allergic predisposition (+). Additionally, 32 eyes were included in the healthy control group without allergic predisposition (-). CBP parameters (Corvis Biomechanical Index, deformation amplitude [DA], peak distance, A1 velocity, and A2 velocity [A2V]) were assessed using Corvis ST (Oculus, Wetzlar, Germany) in all patients. The relationship between the CBP parameters and allergic predisposition was evaluated using multiple linear regression analysis with generalized estimating equations.Results: Corneal shape analysis using CASIA (Tomey Corp., Nagoya, Japan) confirmed that no complications associated with keratoconus were present. Multivariate analysis revealed that an allergic predisposition (+) had a strong influence on A2V (p < 0.001) and that DA was affected by allergic predisposition (p = 0.002).Conclusions: Allergic predisposition may affect CBP parameters in normal corneas, suggesting that A2V may be an early marker of keratoconus onset.","PeriodicalId":520470,"journal":{"name":"Juntendo medical journal","volume":"71 1","pages":"36-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11915749/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Summary Concerning 16 Years of Research Activities in the Department of Pediatrics at Juntendo University. 顺天堂大学儿科系 16 年研究活动总结。

Juntendo medical journal Pub Date : 2025-01-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0029-P

Toshiaki Shimizu

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Insulin Resistance-related Gray Matter Volume Reduction is Associated with the Default Mode Network.

Juntendo medical journal Pub Date : 2025-01-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0044-OT

Saki Asano, Akitoshi Ogawa, Takahiro Osada, Satoshi Oka, Koji Nakajima, Yasushi Oshima, Sakae Tanaka, Hideyoshi Kaga, Yoshifumi Tamura, Hirotaka Watada, Ryuzo Kawamori, Seiki Konishi

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Mechanisms of Itch in Atopic Dermatitis.

Juntendo medical journal Pub Date : 2025-01-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0036-R

Yayoi Kamata, Mitsutoshi Tominaga, Kenji Takamori

{"title":"Mechanisms of Itch in Atopic Dermatitis.","authors":"Yayoi Kamata, Mitsutoshi Tominaga, Kenji Takamori","doi":"10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0036-R","DOIUrl":"10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0036-R","url":null,"abstract":"Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent eczematous lesions and intense itch. The pathological mechanism of AD involves a complex interaction between skin barrier dysfunction and a predominantly T helper (Th) 2-skewed immune dysregulation. The dysfunctional skin barrier in AD enhances antigen penetration, exacerbating allergic reactions. Scratching further damages the skin barrier, worsens dryness and increases the release of pro-inflammatory mediators, perpetuating the itch-scratch cycle. Breaking this cycle with appropriate treatments is vital. Th2 cells secrete interleukin (IL)-4, IL-13 and IL-31 which play keys roles in AD pathogenesis. IL-31 directly induces pruritus, while IL-4 and IL-13 enhance itching. An increased density of intraepidermal nerve fibers has been observed in AD lesions in a disease-state-dependent manner. In normal skin, both semaphorin 3A (Sema3A; a nerve repulsion factor) and nerve growth factor (NGF; a nerve elongation factor) are expressed. However, in AD lesions, Sema3A expression decreases while NGF expression increases. These findings suggest that epidermal nerve density is regulated by a fine balance between Sema3A and NGF, with Sema3A playing a key role in itch sensitivity in AD. In healthy skin, Sema3A is produced during the early-stage of differentiation of keratinocytes and moves into the upper epidermis. The levels of Sema3A and the density of epidermal nerve fibers may vary depending on the disease state of AD. Our future research will focus on the regulatory mechanisms of Sema3A in skin, and potential clinical applications.","PeriodicalId":520470,"journal":{"name":"Juntendo medical journal","volume":"71 1","pages":"43-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11915750/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Clinical and Basic Research on Dopa-Responsive Dystonia: Neuropathological and Neurochemical Findings.

Juntendo medical journal Pub Date : 2025-01-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0023-R

Yoshiaki Furukawa

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Development of Functional Recovery Therapy for Post-Stroke Sequelae: Towards a Future without Stroke Aftereffects.

Juntendo medical journal Pub Date : 2025-01-17 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0026-P

Nobukazu Miyamoto, Nobutaka Hattori

{"title":"Development of Functional Recovery Therapy for Post-Stroke Sequelae: Towards a Future without Stroke Aftereffects.","authors":"Nobukazu Miyamoto, Nobutaka Hattori","doi":"10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0026-P","DOIUrl":"10.14789/ejmj.JMJ24-0026-P","url":null,"abstract":"Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems due to its impact on Activities of Daily Living, Quality of Life, and healthcare costs. Current treatments primarily focus on acute management through thrombolytic therapy and thrombectomy, but only a limited number of patients benefit, underscoring the need for effective therapies to aid chronic stroke recovery. Despite ongoing clinical trials, cell therapy faces substantial logistical and cost-related hurdles, limiting its widespread adoption. Strategies to minimalize post-stroke sequelae emphasize preventing cerebral infarction deterioration, utilizing predictive scoring systems for focused treatment, and exploring drug repositioning. The complex interplay within the Neurovascular Unit and Oligovascular Niche highlights the role of various cell types and neurotrophic factors in stroke pathophysiology and recovery phases. Notably, microglia and astrocytes exhibit dual phenotypes ─ either inflammatory or protective ─ depending on the environment, influencing neural damage or repair processes post-stroke. Mitochondrial therapy emerges as a promising avenue, leveraging the organelles' ability to migrate between cells and mitigate inflammatory responses. Studies suggest that mitochondria transferred from astrocytes or other sources could transform inflammatory astrocytes into protective ones, thereby promoting white matter integrity and potentially reducing dementia progression associated with stroke sequelae. In conclusion, addressing stroke's multifaceted challenges requires innovative therapeutic approaches targeting inflammatory mechanisms and enhancing neuroprotection. Early detection and intervention, coupled with advancements in mitochondrial therapy and understanding intercellular interactions, hold promise for improving stroke outcomes and reducing long-term neurological complications.","PeriodicalId":520470,"journal":{"name":"Juntendo medical journal","volume":"71 1","pages":"26-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11915467/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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