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Imaging features of Stafne bone defects on computed tomography: An assessment of 40 cases
Morita, Lucas,Munhoz, Luciana,Nagai, Aline Yukari,Hisatomi, Miki,Asaumi, Junichi,Arita, Emiko Saito Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 2021 Imaging Science in Dentistry Vol.51 No.1
Purpose: This study was performed to assess and describe the imaging features of 40 cases of Stafne bone defects (SBDs) on computed tomographic (CT) examinations. Materials and Methods: This study collected data, including age and sex, from 40 patients with SBDs who underwent CT exams. The imaging features of the SBDs were assessed in terms of their location, average size, the relationship of their contour with the cortical plate of the lingual mandible, bone margins, degree of internal density, shape, topographic relationship between the defect and the mandibular edge, the distance from the SBD to the base of the mandible, and the Ariji classification (type I, II, and III). Results: The average age was 57.3 years(range, 28-78 years), and the patients were predominantly male (70%). In all cases (100%), the posterior unilateral lingual SBD variant was observed. Within the Ariji classification, type I was the most common (60%). Among the most frequently observed radiographic characteristics were thick sclerotic bone margin across the entire defect contour, completely hypointense internal content, an oval shape, and continuity with the mandibular base with discontinuity of the mandibular edge. Conclusion: This study showed that posterior SBDs could present with an oval or rounded shape, complete hypodensity, and thick sclerotic margins. Likewise, SBDs could appear almost anywhere, with minor differences from the classic SBD appearance. It is fundamental for dental practitioners to know the imaging features of SBDs, since they are diagnosed primarily based on imaging.
Optimization of Joint Force of Planar Linkage with Clearances at Turning Pairs
Morita, Nobuyoshi,Feng, Bin,Torii, Takao 대한기계학회 1996 International Sessions in Celebration of the 50th Vol.1 No.1
This paper presents a new dynamic design method, which is to controls the sharp changes of joint forces, through adjusting the distributing of masses of links itself. The masses, the center of mass and the moment of inertia of links are taken as the optimum design variables. The multi-objective optimum design is carried out by using the nonlinear optimization technique. A small element method to form the shape of links from the optimized parameters is developed. The dynamic characteristics of optimized four-bar mechanism are also investigated.
Multiple Movement AND D-LINKING
Morita, Hisashi 대한언어학회 2003 언어학 Vol.11 No.2
This paper aims to resolve problems with multiple movements of wh-phrases, particularly, in Bulgarian. The topic includes discussions of (ⅰ) why and how multiple movements are possible, (ⅱ) what kind of movement they are, that is, whether they are WH movement as Pesetsky (2000) argues or focus movement as Bo??kovi?? (1998) claims, and (ⅲ) why D-linked wh-Phrases can remain in situ. I will argue that multiple movement of wh-phrases is not WH but focus movement and will show that D-linked wh-phrases can omit their WH features due to Pragmatic support and, because of this, they can escape overt movement.
Polymeric Gel Electrolytes for Electric Double Layer Capacitors
Morita, Masayuki,Qiao, Jin-Li The Korean Electrochemical Society 2003 한국전기화학회지 Vol.6 No.2
Proton conducting polymeric gels as the electrolytes of electrochemical capacitors have been prepared by two different methods: 1) swelling a polymethacrylate-based polymer matrix in aqueous solutions of inorganic and organic acids, and 2) polymerizing complexes of anhydrous acids and prepolymers with organic plasticizer. The FT-IR spectra strongly suggest that the carbonyl groups in the polymer matrix interact with protons from the doped acids. High ionic (proton) conductivity in the range of $6\times10^{-4}-4\times10^{-2}\;S\;cm^{-1}$ was obtained at room temperature for the aqueous gels. The non-aqueous polymer complexes showed rather low ionic conductivity, but it was about $10^{-3}\;S\;cm^{-1}\;at\;70^{\circ}C$ for the $H_3PO_4$ doped polymer electrolyte. The mechanisms of ion (proton) conduction in the polymeric systems are discussed.
Morita, Kyoji,Gotohda, Takako,Arimochi, Hideki,Lee, Mi-Sook,Her, Song Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 2009 Journal of neuroscience research Vol.87 No.11
<P>Progesterone treatment has previously been reported to promote the differentiation of glial cells probably through the production of 5α-reduced neurosteroids, resulting in the enhancement of serotonin-stimulated brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene expression, which is considered to contribute to the survival, regeneration, and plasticity of neuronal cells in the brain and hence has been suggested to improve mood disorders and other symptoms in depressive patients. Based on these previous observations, the effects on glial cells of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors, which are known as agents promoting cell differentiation, were examined using rat C6 glioma cells as a model for in vitro studies. Consequently, trichostatin A (TSA), sodium butyrate (NaB), and valproic acid (VPA) stimulated glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene expression, and their stimulatory effects on GFAP gene expression were inhibited by treatment of these cells with finasteride, an inhibitor of the enzyme producing 5α-reduced neurosteroids. In addition, HDAC inhibitors enhanced serotonin-stimulated BDNF gene expression, the enhancement of which could be abolished by the inhibition of 5α-reduced neurosteroid production in the glioma cells. These results suggest that HDAC inhibitors may be able to promote the differentiation of rat C6 glioma cells through the production of 5α-reduced neurosteroids, resulting in the enhancement of serotonin-stimulated BDNF gene expression as a consequence of promoting their differentiation, indicating the possibility that differentiated glial cells may be implicated in preserving the integrity of neural networks as well as improving the function of neuronal cells in the brain. © 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.</P>
Morita, Kyoji,Lee, Mi-Sook,Her, Song,Nishibori, Naoyoshi Published for the International Federation for Cel 2014 Cell biology international Vol.38 No.10
<P>Polyamines are widely distributed in living organisms, and considered to play a potential role in various cellular processes. The effects of polyamines on gene expression as well as cell proliferation have been suggested to be closely associated with the physiological and pathological functions. However, it seems necessary to investigate their potential roles in the regulation of cellular metabolism and functions. Previously, glial cells have been suggested to be involved in the protection and preservation of neuronal functions, probably through the production of neurotrophic factors in the brain. On the other hand, neuroactive 5α-reduced steroids promote glial cell differentiation, resulting in enhancement of their ability to produce brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Based on these findings, polyamines are assumed to stimulate the expression of the gene encoding steroid 5α-reductase (5α-R), which can induce the production of neuroactive 5α-reduced steroids in glial cells. The effects of polyamines on 5α-R mRNA levels in C6 glioma cells were examined as a model experiment. In consequence, spermine (SPM) and spermidine (SPD), but not putrescine (PUT), have been shown to elevate 5α-R mRNA levels without activating the 5α-R promoter. Furthermore, SPM increased 5α-R mRNA levels under the conditions in which the mRNA biosynthesis was inhibited. Therefore, it can be speculated that polyamines increase 5α-R mRNA levels as a consequence of suppressing the degradation of mRNA.</P>