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Ken Sugimoto

Bio: Ken Sugimoto is an academic researcher from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Population. The author has an hindex of 37, co-authored 281 publications receiving 6492 citations. Previous affiliations of Ken Sugimoto include Health Science University & University of California, San Francisco.


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TL;DR: Hypoadiponectinemia is a marker for predisposition to hypertension in men and blood pressure was inversely associated with adiponectin concentration in normotensives regardless of insulin resistance.
Abstract: Adiponectin is one of the key molecules in the metabolic syndrome, and its concentration is decreased in obesity, type-2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease. Genetic investigation has revealed th...

613 citations

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TL;DR: It is suggested that several CVD-associated SNPs in the 9p21 locus affect the expression of ANRIL, which, in turn modulate cell growth, possibly via CDKN2A/B regulation.

294 citations

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TL;DR: Treatment of mice with curcumin prevented and improved both wasting and histopathologic signs of TNBS-induced colonic inflammation, suggesting thatCurcumin could be a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

243 citations

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TL;DR: Reduction of circulating granulocyte and monocyte adsorptive apheresis results in alleviation of inflammation and promotes clinical remission in patients with severe active UC that has not responded to intensive corticosteroid treatment.

190 citations


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01 Jan 2010

5,842 citations

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TL;DR: The role of adipokines in inflammatory responses is focused on and their potential as regulators of metabolic function is discussed.
Abstract: The worldwide epidemic of obesity has brought considerable attention to research aimed at understanding the biology of adipocytes (fat cells) and the events occurring in adipose tissue (fat) and in the bodies of obese individuals. Accumulating evidence indicates that obesity causes chronic low-grade inflammation and that this contributes to systemic metabolic dysfunction that is associated with obesity-linked disorders. Adipose tissue functions as a key endocrine organ by releasing multiple bioactive substances, known as adipose-derived secreted factors or adipokines, that have pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory activities. Dysregulated production or secretion of these adipokines owing to adipose tissue dysfunction can contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity-linked complications. In this Review, we focus on the role of adipokines in inflammatory responses and discuss their potential as regulators of metabolic function.

3,528 citations

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01 Jan 2017-Gut
TL;DR: This fifth edition of the Maastricht Consensus Report describes how experts from 24 countries examined new data related to H. pylori infection in the various clinical scenarios and provided recommendations on the basis of the best available evidence and relevance.
Abstract: Important progress has been made in the management of Helicobacter pylori infection and in this fifth edition of the Maastricht Consensus Report, key aspects related to the clinical role of H. pylori were re-evaluated in 2015. In the Maastricht V/Florence Consensus Conference, 43 experts from 24 countries examined new data related to H. pylori in five subdivided workshops: (1) Indications/Associations, (2) Diagnosis, (3) Treatment, (4) Prevention/Public Health, (5) H. pylori and the Gastric Microbiota. The results of the individual workshops were presented to a final consensus voting that included all participants. Recommendations are provided on the basis of the best available evidence and relevance to the management of H. pylori infection in the various clinical scenarios.

2,219 citations

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01 May 2012-Gut
TL;DR: In this 4th edition of the Maastricht consensus report aspects related to the clinical role of H pylori were looked at again in 2010, with recommendations to guide doctors involved in the management of this infection associated with various clinical conditions.
Abstract: Management of Helicobacter pylori infection is evolving and in this 4th edition of the Maastricht consensus report aspects related to the clinical role of H pylori were looked at again in 2010. In the 4th Maastricht/Florence Consensus Conference 44 experts from 24 countries took active part and examined key clinical aspects in three subdivided workshops: (1) Indications and contraindications for diagnosis and treatment, focusing on dyspepsia, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or aspirin use, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and extraintestinal manifestations of the infection. (2) Diagnostic tests and treatment of infection. (3) Prevention of gastric cancer and other complications. The results of the individual workshops were submitted to a final consensus voting to all participants. Recommendations are provided on the basis of the best current evidence and plausibility to guide doctors involved in the management of this infection associated with various clinical conditions.

2,167 citations