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Hayashi, Tomoyuki ; Yamashita, Taro ; Terashima, Takeshi ; Suda, Tsuyoshi ; Okada, Hikari ; Asahina, Yoshiro ; Hayashi, Takehiro ; Hara, Yasumasa ; Nio, Kouki ; Sunagozaka, Hajime ; Takatori, Hajime ; Arai, Kuniaki ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Mizukoshi, Eishiro ; Honda, Masao ; Kaneko, Shuichi ; 林, 智之 ; 山下, 太郎 ; 寺島, 健志 ; 須田, 烈史 ; 岡田, 光 ; 朝日向, 良朗 ; 丹尾, 幸樹 ; 砂子阪, 肇 ; 鷹取, 元 ; 荒井, 邦明 ; 山下, 竜也 ; 水腰, 英四郎 ; 本多, 政夫 ; 金子, 周一
出版情報: BMC Cancer.  17  pp.870-,  2017-12-19.  BioMed Central Ltd.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/00050515
概要: 金沢大学先進予防医学研究科<br />Background: Sorafenib is a multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor known to prolong overall survi val in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Predicting this drug's survival benefits is challenging because clinical responses are rarely measurable during treatment. In this study, we hypothesized that serum cytokines levels could predict the survival of advanced HCC patients, as sorafenib targets signaling pathways activated in the tumor stromal microenvironment and potentially affects serum cytokine profiles. Methods: Of 143 patients with advanced-stage HCC, 104 who were recruited between 2003 and 2007 received hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) that mainly targets tumor epithelial cells at S-phase (cohort 1); additionally, 39 recruited between 2010 and 2012 received sorafenib, which primarily targets the stromal vascular endothelial cells. Serum samples were collected and aliquoted prior to the treatment. Serum EGF, bFGF, HGF, IFN-γ, IL-10, IL-12, IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-8, IP-10, MIG, PDGF-BB, SCF, SDF1, TGF-β, TGF-α, TNF-α, and VEGF-A were measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. The Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors were used to assess tumor responses. Results: The median survival time of HCC patients in cohorts 1 (HAIC-treated) and 2 (sorafenib-treated) were 12.0 and 12.4 months, respectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed no significant survival differences between the 2 groups. Patients who survived more than 2 years after sorafenib treatment exhibited higher serum levels of IL-10, IL-12, TNF-a, IL-8, SDF-1, EGF, PDGF-BB, SCF, and TGF-α. Furthermore, cohort 2 patients with higher serum IL-5 (>12 pg/mL), IL-8 (>10 pg/mL), PDGF-BB (>300 pg/mL), and VEGF-A (>50 pg/mL) levels achieved longer survival; cohort 1 patients did not. Hierarchical cluster analysis of 6 cytokines robustly enriched for comparison analysis between cohorts 1 and 2 (IL-5, IL-8, TGF-α, PDGF-BB, CXCL9, and VEGF-A) revealed that elevation of these cytokines correlated with better survival when treated with sorafenib but not with HAIC. Conclusions: Patients who exhibited survival benefits owing to sorafenib treatment tended to present higher serum cytokines levels, potentially reflecting the activation of stromal signaling in the tumor microenvironment. Our study thus introduces novel biomarkers that may identify advanced HCC patients who may experience survival benefits with sorafenib treatment. © 2017 The Author(s). 続きを見る
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山下, 太郎 ; Yamashita, Taro
出版情報: 博士学位論文要旨 論文内容の要旨および論文審査結果の要旨/金沢大学大学院医学研究科.  平成12年7月  2000-07-01.  金沢大学
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/15570
概要: 取得学位 : 博士(医学), 学位授与番号 : 医博甲第1425号,学位授与年月日:平成12年3月31日,学位授与年:2000
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Misu, Hirofumi ; Takamura, Toshinari ; Takayama, Hiroaki ; Hayashi, Hiroto ; Matsuzawa-Nagata, Naoto ; Kurita, Seiichiro ; Ishikura, Kazuhide ; Ando, Hitoshi ; Takeshita, Yumie ; Ota, Tsuguhito ; Sakurai, Masaru ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Mizukoshi, Eishiro ; Yamashita, Taro ; Honda, Masao ; Miyamoto, Kenichi ; Kubota, Tetsuya ; Kubota, Naoto ; Kadowaki, Takashi ; Kim, Han-Jong ; Lee, In-kyu ; Minokoshi, Yasuhiko ; Saito, Yoshiro ; Takahashi, Kazuhiko ; Yamada, Yoshihiro ; Takakura, Nobuyuki ; Kaneko, Shuichi
出版情報: Cell Metabolism.  12  pp.483-495,  2010-11-03.  Elsevier
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/25782
概要: 金沢大学医薬保健研究域医学系<br />The liver may regulate glucose homeostasis by modulating the sensitivity/resistance of peripheral ti ssues to insulin, by way of the production of secretory proteins, termed hepatokines. Here, we demonstrate that selenoprotein P (SeP), a liver-derived secretory protein, causes insulin resistance. Using serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) and DNA chip methods, we found that hepatic SeP mRNA levels correlated with insulin resistance in humans. Administration of purified SeP impaired insulin signaling and dysregulated glucose metabolism in both hepatocytes and myocytes. Conversely, both genetic deletion and RNA interference-mediated knockdown of SeP improved systemic insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in mice. The metabolic actions of SeP were mediated, at least partly, by inactivation of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK). In summary, these results demonstrate a role of SeP in the regulation of glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity and suggest that SeP may be a therapeutic target for type 2 diabetes. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. 続きを見る
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Honda, Masao ; Nakamura, Mikiko ; Tateno, Makoto ; Sakai, Akito ; Shimakami, Tetsuro ; Shirasaki, Takayoshi ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Arai, Kuniaki ; Yamashita, Taro ; Sakai, Yoshio ; Kaneko, Shuichi
出版情報: Journal of Hepatology.  53  pp.817-826,  2010-01-01.  European Association for the Study of the Liver / Elsevier
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/25263
概要: 金沢大学医薬保健研究域医学系<br />Background & Aims: The mechanisms of treatment resistance to interferon (IFN) and ribavirin (Rib) co mbination therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are not known. This study aims to gain insight into these mechanisms by exploring hepatic gene expression before and during treatment. Methods: Liver biopsy was performed in 50 patients before therapy and repeated in 30 of them 1 week after initiating combination therapy. The cells in liver lobules (CLL) and the cells in portal areas (CPA) were obtained from 12 patients using laser capture microdissection (LCM). Results: Forty-three patients were infected with genotype 1 HCV, 20 of who were viral responders (genotype 1-Rsp) with treatment outcome of SVR or TR, while 23 were non-responders (genotype 1-nonRsp) with NR. Only seven patients were infected with genotype 2. Before treatment, the expression of IFN and Rib-stimulated genes (IRSGs), apoptosis-associated genes, and immune reaction gene pathways was greater in genotype 1-nonRsp than in Rsp. During treatment, IRSGs were induced in genotype 1-Rsp, but not in nonRsp. IRSG induction was irrelevant in genotype 2-Rsp and was mainly impaired in CLL but not in CPA. Pathway analysis revealed that many immune regulatory pathways were induced in CLL from genotype 1-Rsp, while growth factors related to angiogenesis and fibrogenesis were more induced in CPA from genotype 1-nonRsp. Conclusions: Impaired IRSGs induction in CLL reduces the sensitivity to treatment for genotype 1 HCV infection. CLL and CPA in the liver might be differentially involved in treatment resistance. These findings could be useful for the improvement of therapy for HCV infection. © 2010 European Association for the Study of the Liver. 続きを見る
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Honda, Masao ; Sakai, Yoshio ; Yamashita, Taro ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Sakai, Akito ; Mizukoshi, Eishiro ; Nakamoto, Yasunari ; Tatsumi, Isamu ; Miyazaki, Yoshitaka ; Tanno, Hiroshi ; Kaneko, Shuichi ; Hokuriku Liver Study Group
出版情報: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.  400  pp.7-15,  2010-09-01.  Elsevier
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/25265
概要: 金沢大学医薬保健研究域医学系<br />To develop a non-invasive and sensitive diagnostic test for cancer using peripheral blood, we evalua ted gene expression profiling of blood obtained from patients with cancer of the digestive system and normal subjects. The expression profiles of blood-derived total RNA obtained from 39 cancer patients (11 colon cancer, 14 gastric cancer, and 14 pancreatic cancer) was clearly different from those obtained from 15 normal subjects. By comparing the gene expression profiles of cancer patients and normal subjects, 25 cancer-differentiating genes (p<5.0×10-6 and fold differences >3) were identified and an " expression index" deduced from the expression values of these genes differentiated the validation cohort (11 colon cancer, 8 gastric cancer, 18 pancreatic cancer, and 15 normal subjects) into cancer patients and normal subjects with 100% (37/37) and 87% (13/15) accuracy, respectively. Although, the expression profiles were not clearly different between the cancer patients, some characteristic genes were identified according to the stage and species of the cancer. Interestingly, many immune-related genes such as antigen presenting, cell cycle accelerating, and apoptosis- and stress-inducing genes were up-regulated in cancer patients, reflecting the active turnover of immune regulatory cells in cancer patients. These results showed the potential relevance of peripheral blood gene expression profiling for the development of new diagnostic examination tools for cancer patients. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. 続きを見る
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Honda, Masao ; Sakai, Akito ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Nakamotoa, Yasunari ; Mizukoshi, Eishiro ; Sakai, Yoshio ; Yamashita, Taro ; Nakamura, Mikiko ; Shirasaki, Takayoshi ; Horimoto, Katsuhisa ; Tanaka, Yasuhito ; Tokunaga, Katsushi ; Mizokami, Masashi ; Kaneko, Shuichi ; Hokuriku Liver Study Group
出版情報: Gastroenterology.  139  pp.499-509,  2010-08-01.  Elsevier
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/25264
概要: 金沢大学医薬保健研究域医学系<br />Background & Aims: Multiple viral and host factors are related to the treatment response to pegylate d-interferon and ribavirin combination therapy; however, the clinical relevance and relationship of these factors have not yet been fully evaluated. Methods: We studied 168 patients with chronic hepatitis C who received pegylated-interferon and ribavirin combination therapy. Gene expression profiles in the livers of 91 patients were analyzed using an Affymetrix genechip (Affymetrix, Santa Clara, CA). The expression of interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) was evaluated in all samples by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Genetic variation in interleukin 28B (IL28B; rs8099917) was determined in 91 patients. Results: Gene expression profiling of the liver differentiated patients into 2 groups: patients with up-regulated ISGs and patients with down-regulated ISGs. A high proportion of patients with no response to treatment was found in the up-regulated ISGs group (P = .002). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ISGs (<3.5) (odds ratio [OR], 16.2; P < .001), fibrosis stage (F1-F2) (OR, 4.18; P = .003), and ISDR mutation (<2) (OR, 5.09; P = .003) were strongly associated with the viral response. The IL28B polymorphism of 91 patients showed that 66% were major homozygotes (TT), 30% were heterozygotes (TG), and 4% were minor homozygotes (GG). Interestingly, hepatic ISGs were associated with the IL28B polymorphism (OR, 18.1; P < .001), and its expression was significantly higher in patients with the minor genotype (TG or GG) than in those with the major genotype (TT). Conclusions: The expression of hepatic ISGs is strongly associated with treatment response and genetic variation of IL28B. The differential role of host and viral factors as predicting factors may also be present. © 2010 AGA Institute. 続きを見る
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Hodo, Yuji ; Hashimoto, Shin-ichi ; Honda, Masao ; Yamashita, Taro ; Suzuki, Yutaka ; Sugano, Sumio ; Kaneko, Shuichi ; Matsushima, Kouji
出版情報: Genomics.  95  pp.217-223,  2010-04-01.  Elsevier
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/23897
概要: 金沢大学医薬保健研究域医学系<br />To elucidate the molecular feature of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), we performed 5'-end seri al analysis of gene expression (5'SAGE), which allows genome-wide identification of transcription start sites in addition to quantification of mRNA transcripts. Three 5'SAGE libraries were generated from normal human liver (NL), non-B, non-C HCC tumor (T), and background non-tumor tissues (NT). We obtained 226,834 tags from these libraries and mapped them to the genomic sequences of a total of 8,410 genes using RefSeq database. We identified several novel transcripts specifically expressed in HCC including those mapped to the intronic regions. Among them, we confirmed the transcripts initiated from the introns of a gene encoding acyl-coenzyme A oxidase 2 (. ACOX2). The expression of these transcript variants were up-regulated in HCC and showed a different pattern compared with that of ordinary ACOX2 mRNA. The present results indicate that the transcription initiation of a subset of genes may be distinctively altered in HCC, which may suggest the utility of intronic RNAs as surrogate tumor markers. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. 続きを見る
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Sunagozaka, Hajime ; Honda, Masao ; Yamashita, Taro ; Nishino, Ryuhei ; Takatori, Hajime ; Arai, Kuniaki ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Sakai, Yoshio ; Kaneko, Shuichi
出版情報: International Journal of Cancer.  129  pp.1576-1585,  2011-11-01.  Wiley-Blackwell
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/29268
概要: The identification of genes involved in tumor growth is crucial for the development of inventive anticancer treatments. Here, we have cloned a 17-kDa secretory protein encoded by c19orf10 from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) serial analysis of gene expression libraries. Gene expression analysis indicated that c19orf10 was overexpressed in approximately two-thirds of HCC tissues compared to the adjacent noncancerous liver tissues, and its expression was significantly positively correlated with that of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Overexpression of c19orf10 enhanced cell proliferation of AFP-negative HLE cells, whereas knockdown of c19orf10 inhibited cell proliferation of AFP-positive Hep3B and HuH7 cells along with G1 cell cycle arrest. Supplementation of recombinant c19orf10 protein in culture media enhanced cell proliferation in HLE cells, and this effect was abolished by the addition of antibodies developed against c19orf10. Intriguingly, c19orf10 could regulate cell proliferation through the activation of Akt/mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways. Taken together, these data suggest that c19orf10 might be one of the growth factors and potential molecular targets activated in HCC. Copyright © 2010 UICC. 続きを見る
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Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Arai, Kuniaki ; Sunagozaka, Hajime ; Ueda, Teruyuki ; Terashima, Takeshi ; Yamashita, Taro ; Mizukoshi, Eishiro ; Sakai, Akito ; Nakamoto, Yasunari ; Honda, Masao ; Kaneko, Shuichi
出版情報: Oncology.  81  pp.281-290,  2011-11-30.  Karger
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/29835
概要: Objective: This randomized phase II trial compared the response rates to treatment with interferon (IFN) combined with h epatic arterial infusion of fluorouracil (FU) plus cisplatin (CDDP) or FU alone in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods: A total of 114 patients with measurable advanced HCC were enrolled and randomized into 2 groups. FU (300 mg/m2, days 1–5, days 8–12) with or without CDDP (20 mg/m2, days 1 and 8) was administered via the hepatic artery. IFNα-2b was administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Results: The response rates were 45.6% for the IFN/FU + CDDP group and 24.6% for the IFN/FU group. The response rate was significantly higher in the IFN/FU + CDDP group (p = 0.030). The median overall survival period was 17.6 months in the IFN/FU + CDDP group versus 10.5 months in the IFN/FU group (p = 0.522). The median progression-free survival period was 6.5 months in the IFN/FU + CDDP group versus 3.3 months in the IFN/FU group (p = 0.0048). Hematological toxicity was common, but no toxicity-related deaths were observed. Conclusion: These results show the clinical efficacy of adding CDDP to the hepatic arterial infusion of FU in combined chemotherapy regimens with IFN. 続きを見る
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Honda, Masao ; Shirasaki, Takayoshi ; Shimakami, Tetsuro ; Sakai, Akito ; Horii, Rika ; Arai, Kuniaki ; Yamashita, Tatsuya ; Sakai, Yoshio ; Yamashita, Taro ; Okada, Hikari ; Nakamura, Mikiko ; Mizukoshi, Eishiro ; Kaneko, Shuichi
出版情報: Hepatology.  59  pp.828-838,  2014-03-01.  Wiley
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2297/37866
概要: Pretreatment up-regulation of hepatic interferon (IFN)-stimulated genes (ISGs) has a stronger association with the treat ment-resistant interleukin (IL)28B minor genotype (MI; TG/GG at rs8099917) than with the treatment-sensitive IL28B major genotype (MA; TT at rs8099917). We compared the expression of ISGs in the liver and blood of 146 patients with chronic hepatitis C who received pegylated IFN and ribavirin combination therapy. Gene expression profiles in the liver and blood of 85 patients were analyzed using an Affymetrix GeneChip (Affymetrix, Santa Clara, CA). ISG expression was correlated between the liver and blood of the MA patients, whereas no correlation was observed in the MI patients. This loss of correlation was the result of the impaired infiltration of immune cells into the liver lobules of MI patients, as demonstrated by regional gene expression analysis in liver lobules and portal areas using laser capture microdissection and immunohistochemical staining. Despite having lower levels of immune cells, hepatic ISGs were up-regulated in the liver of MI patients and they were found to be regulated by multiple factors, namely, IL28A/B, IFN-λ4, and wingless-related MMTV integration site 5A (WNT5A). Interestingly, WNT5A induced the expression of ISGs, but also increased hepatitis C virus replication by inducing the expression of the stress granule protein, GTPase-activating protein (SH3 domain)-binding protein 1 (G3BP1), in the Huh-7 cell line. In the liver, the expression of WNT5A and its receptor, frizzled family receptor 5, was significantly correlated with G3BP1. Conclusions: Immune cells were lost and induced the expression of other inflammatory mediators, such as WNT5A, in the liver of IL28B minor genotype patients. This might be related to the high level of hepatic ISG expression in these patients and the treatment-resistant phenotype of the IL28B minor genotype. © 2014 by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.<br />This article has Supplemental materrial and methods. 続きを見る