H. Sawada

Renal Proximal Tubule Cell-specific Megalin Deletion Does Not Affect Atherosclerosis But Induces Tubulointerstitial Nephritis in Mice Fed Western Diet

This study shows that deleting megalin in renal proximal tubule cells does not reduce atherosclerosis but causes tubulointerstitial nephritis in male mice fed a Western diet.

Beta-aminopropionitrile Induces Distinct Pathologies in the Ascending and Descending Thoracic Aortic Regions of Young Mice

This study shows that BAPN induces distinct aortic pathologies in the ascending and descending thoracic aortas of young mice, with different structural and cellular changes in each region.

Association of NOTCH3 with Elastic Fiber Dispersion in the Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta of Cynomolgus Monkeys

The paper examines regional heterogeneity in aortas of cynomolgus monkeys, finding increased NOTCH3 and dispersed elastic fibers in the infrarenal region.

Differences in the genetic structure between and within two landlocked Ayu groups with different migration patterns in Lake Biwa revealed by environmental DNA analysis

This study uses environmental DNA analysis to reveal genetic differences between two landlocked Ayu groups in Lake Biwa based on migration patterns and geographical distance.

Iron Deficiency Induces Heart Failure with Ectopic Cardiac Calcification in Mice with Metabolic Syndrome

This study shows that iron deficiency in mice with metabolic syndrome causes heart failure with ectopic cardiac calcification, which is reduced by etidronate.

Authentication of In Situ Measurements for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms in Mice

The paper develops an in situ method using OCT injection to accurately measure thoracic aortic aneurysms in mice without causing damage.

Effects of Endogenous Angiotensin II on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Atherosclerosis in Angiotensin II-infused Mice

This study examines how endogenous AngII levels change with exogenous AngII infusion and their impact on AAA and atherosclerosis in mice.

Inhibition of Angiotensin II Dependent AT1a Receptor Stimulation Attenuates Thoracic Aortic Pathology in Fibrillin-1C1041G/+ Mice

This study shows that inhibiting the AngII-AT1aR axis reduces aortic pathology in male Fbn1C1041G/+ mice, suggesting ligand-dependent AT1aR stimulation contributes to TAA progression.

Ultrasound Monitoring of Descending Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections in Mice

This study introduces a para-spinal dorsal ultrasound approach to visualize descending aortic regions in mice, overcoming limitations of standard methods.

Second Heart Field-derived Cells Contribute to Angiotensin II-mediated Ascending Aortopathies

This study shows SHF-derived cells contribute to AngII-induced ascending aortic pathologies through LRP1 and TGF-β signaling, increasing PAI1 expression.

Hypercholesterolemia Accelerates Both the Initiation and Progression of Angiotensin II-induced Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

This study shows hypercholesterolemia speeds up both the start and growth of angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice.

Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Estimation of Foot Trajectory for Clinical Gait Analysis

This study evaluates an IMU-based method for estimating foot trajectory and gait parameters, showing good accuracy compared to motion capture systems.