There are two distinct subtypes of multiple sclerosis in Asians, opticospinal (OS-multiple
sclerosis) and conventional (C-multiple sclerosis). In OS-multiple sclerosis, selective and severe …

We measured the levels of 27 cytokines/chemokines and growth factors in cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF) from 42 patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), 12 patients with …

We studied the role of fasudil, a selective Rho-kinase inhibitor, in experimental autoimmune
encephalomyelitis (EAE). Both parenteral and oral administration of fasudil prevented the …

Vascular permeability changes precede the development of demyelinating lesions in multiple
sclerosis (MS), and vessel wall thickening and capillary proliferation are frequently seen in …

We simultaneously measured 16 cytokines/chemokines in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 14
patients with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and 20 controls using a …

To investigate cytokine/chemokine changes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), we
simultaneously measured 16 cytokine/chemokines (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-…

Indoor experiments were performed for the vertical multiple-effect diffusion-type solar still that
consists of a number of vertical partitions in contact with saline-soaked wicks with narrow …

The role of cell membrane dynamics in cell migration is unclear. To examine whether total
cell surface area changes are required for cell migration, Dictyostelium cells were flattened by …

Scorodite (FeAsO 4 ·2H 2 O) is a thermodynamically stable mineral with advantages as an
arsenic disposal compound. With an aim to immobilize highly toxic As(III) contained in the …

Introducing chirality into photomechanical crystals is beneficial for the diversification of
mechanical motion. Measurement of the chiroptical and optical anisotropic properties of chiral …