The Hydrographic Department of Japan initiated a long‐term geological and geophysical
survey of the Philippine Sea in 1983. We here summarize the bathymetry and magnetic …

Synoviolin, also called HRD1, is an E3 ubiquitin ligase and is implicated in endoplasmic
reticulum ‐associated degradation. In mammals, Synoviolin plays crucial roles in various …

We present results of high-resolution bathymetric studies of the extinct intermediate-spreading
Parece Vela Basin in the northwestern Pacific, where we have identified an extremely …

Epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) is considered to be correlated with malignancy of
cancer cells and responsible for cancer invasion and metastasis. We previously reported that …

Discussion A review of the literature indicated approximately 50 cases of carcinoma arising
in odontogenic cysts; including dentigerous cysts, 2-16 radicular cysts, 17-19 and lateral …

Lactoferrin, a member of the transferrin family, is iron-binding and a strongly cationic 76 kDa
glycoprotein. In breast milk it is secreted in high concentrations from glandular epithelia and …

Background/Aim: Vimentin expression in epithelial cells is reported to be associated with the
malignant phenotype of cancer cells in vitro. However, the clinical significance of vimentin …

Oshima‐Oshima is a small volcanic island southwest off Hokkaido in Japan Sea. The violent
eruption on August 29, 1741 caused a sector collapse of the north flank. Very destructive …

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of hypoxia on radiosensitivity and to
analyze the mechanisms responsible for radiation resistance in gastric and esophageal cancer…

Tumor progression has been recognized as the product of evolving crosstalk between cancer
cells and the surrounding stromal cells. Cancer‐associated orthotopic myofibroblasts may …