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Liliya R. Bogoutdinova, Ekaterina V. Tkacheva, Ludmila N. Konovalova, Oleg B. Tkachenko, Ludmila S. Olekhnovich, Alexander A. Gulevich, Ekaterina N. Baranova, Olga V. Shelepova
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Syed Insha Rafiq, Khalid Muzaffar, Syed Mansha Rafiq, D. C. Saxena, B. N. Dar
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Aya Umeno, Masaki Tanito, Sachiko Kaidzu, Yasuyuki Takai, Yasukazu Yoshida
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Aika Tsutsui, Teruhiko Hamanaka, Kaoru Manabe, Sachiko Kaidzu, Toshio Kumasaka, Masaki Tanito
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JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mihoko Mochiji, Sachiko Kaidzu, Yoshihisa Ishiba, Yuji Matsuda, Masaki Tanito
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuji Takayanagi, Yasuyuki Takai, Sachiko Kaidzu, Masaki Tanito
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sachiko Kaidzu, Kazunobu Sugihara, Masahiro Sasaki, Aiko Nishiaki, Hiroyuki Ohashi, Tatsushi Igarashi, Masaki Tanito
Summary: Short-wavelength UV-C (207 and 222 nm) is less hazardous to the cornea compared to longer UV wavelengths, as this radiation only penetrates to the outermost layer of the corneal epithelium, where the cells typically peel off within 24 hours. Therefore, short-wavelength UV-C may be less harmful to the cornea than previously thought.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sachiko Kaidzu, Tsutomu Okuno, Masaki Tanito, Akihiro Ohira
Summary: The study investigated the effects of visible light on the retina and found that the damage depends on the wavelength and energy level. Shorter wavelengths of light caused more significant harm to the albino rat's retina.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aya Umeno, Yasukazu Yoshida, Sachiko Kaidzu, Masaki Tanito
Summary: This study measured HODE levels in aqueous humor samples from patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and cataracts, finding correlations between HODE levels and other parameters. Some HODEs containing linoleic acid were negatively or positively associated with age and intraocular pressure, indicating a potential role of oxidative stress in glaucoma pathology.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kazunobu Sugihara, Sachiko Kaidzu, Masahiro Sasaki, Sho Ichioka, Yuji Takayanagi, Hiroshi Shimizu, Ichiya Sano, Katsunori Hara, Masaki Tanito
Summary: In a clinical study of full-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation using 222-nm lamp units in an ophthalmology department, no acute or chronic health effects were observed in participants, and high efficacy in deactivation of microorganisms was confirmed in the same setting.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sachiko Kaidzu, Kazunobu Sugihara, Masahiro Sasaki, Aiko Nishiaki, Hiroyuki Ohashi, Tatsushi Igarashi, Masaki Tanito
Summary: Basal cells in the corneal limbus are important for the turnover of the corneal epithelium. This study found that Far-UV-C radiation cannot reach corneal epithelial stem cells, indicating minimal impact on the turnover of the corneal epithelium.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maximilian Gorlitz, Lennart Justen, Patrick J. Rochette, Manuela Buonanno, David Welch, Norman J. Kleiman, Ewan Eadie, Sachiko Kaidzu, William J. Bradshaw, Emilia Javorsky, Nigel Cridland, Anat Galor, Martin Guttmann, Martina C. Meinke, Johannes Schleusener, Paul Jensen, Per Soderberg, Nozomi Yamano, Chikako Nishigori, Paul O'Mahoney, Dieter Manstein, Rodney Croft, Curtis Cole, Frank R. de Gruijl, Paul Donald Forbes, Stephen Trokel, John Marshall, David J. Brenner, David Sliney, Kevin Esvelt
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of improving indoor air quality control measures to reduce the spread of respiratory pathogens. Far-UVC, a type of germicidal ultraviolet technology, shows promise in disinfecting indoor air. Understanding the safety limits of far-UVC exposure is crucial for its effective use, especially during a pandemic or epidemic. This review article summarizes current knowledge on the safety of far-UVC and advocates for further research to determine safe and effective levels for its deployment in indoor environments, contributing to pandemic preparedness and response.
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Kaoru Manabe, Sachiko Kaidzu, Aika Tsutsui, Mihoko Mochiji, Yotaro Matsuoka, Yasutaka Takagi, Etsuyo Miyamoto, Masaki Tanito
Summary: French maritime pine bark/bilberry fruit extract supplements have the potential to further reduce intraocular pressure in Japanese patients with controlled primary open-angle glaucoma. Further studies are needed to confirm the efficacy and mechanisms of this supplement in glaucoma management.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION
(2021)