Research

Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 stimulates the proliferation of hepatic stellate cells, thereby inducing liver fibrosis. https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1316/
Elucidation of the mechanism whereby prostanoid TP receptor stimulation enhances urinary bladder smooth muscle contractions induced by parasympathetic neurotransmitters https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1307/
Mechanism-sharing dual-comb fiber laser in all-fiber type developed https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1303/
Invasion by non-native snail species increases the risk of infection by poultry parasite, Kanto, Japan https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1300/
Perceptions of and need for mental health and healthcare services in Japan are revealed from an online survey of outpatients with depression and healthy controls https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1297/
Elucidation of the mechanism by which platelet-activating factor (PAF) a bioactive phospholipid, enhances detrusor smooth muscle (DSM) contractile activities https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr1287/
Determination of D– and L-amino acids in black garlic foodstuffs https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1290/
Influence of immunosuppressive drugs on the efficacy of novel coronavirus vaccines based on changes in antibody values measured over time following vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1279/
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), a therapeutic agent for interstitial cystitis with Hannah lesions, enhances urinary bladder smooth muscle contractions induced by acetylcholine —DMSO inhibits acetylcholinesterase activities— https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1269/
Stimulation of α1L-adrenoceptor, atypical α1-adrenoceptor, activates store-operated Ca2+ channels and voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels https://global.toho-u.ac.jp/research/pr-1268/