Background The shoulder capsule is the main static stabilizer of the glenohumeral joint.
However, few studies specifically address the function of the superior shoulder capsule, which is …

Tricholoma matsutake, a high-class edible mushroom in Japan, has been reported to have
excellent biological activities, but difficulty in cultivating the fruit bodies and limited bulk …

Background We previously found that the empowerment of patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus can be strongly affected by gender and age in addition to self-managed diet and …

The effects of curcumin, which is an important constituent of rhizomes of the plant Curcuma
longa Linn, on the metabolism of osteoblasts were examined in cultures of rat calvarial …

3-Methylcholanthrene (3MC) is a ligand for arylhydrocarbon receptor (AhR), which binds
dioxin. We examined the effects of 3MC on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts …

Synovitis-Acne-Pustulosis-Hyperostosis-Osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome is a rare inflammatory
osteoarticular disorder, which encompassed many diseases, including pustulotic arthro-…

Nanoparticles of rare metal compounds are used in various products. However, their
carcinogenicity and genotoxicity have not been sufficiently evaluated. The tumor‐initiating and ‐…

Objectives Air pollution is a growing concern in Korea because of transboundary air pollution
from mainland China. A panel study was conducted to clarify the effects of air pollution on …

Introduction Currently, flap operation (FOP) using REGROTH® (0.3% basic fibroblast growth
factor [FGF-2]) is the standard treatment for periodontal regenerative therapy in Japan. …

Introduction This study aimed to investigate the current practice in the diagnosis and treatment
of SAPHO syndrome among the international rheumatology and dermatology communities…