Published in J Atheroscler Thromb on April 30, 2009
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The PTEN/PI3K pathway governs normal vascular development and tumor angiogenesis. Genes Dev (2005) 2.18
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Lowering bile acid pool size with a synthetic farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist induces obesity and diabetes through reduced energy expenditure. J Biol Chem (2011) 1.62
The role of mineralocorticoid receptor expression in brain remodeling after cerebral ischemia. Endocrinology (2008) 1.61
A case of atypical POEMS syndrome without polyneuropathy. Eur J Haematol (2008) 1.60
Beta cell dysfunction and its clinical significance in gestational diabetes. Endocr J (2010) 1.58
Contribution of nicotine acetylcholine receptor polymorphisms to lung cancer risk in a smoking-independent manner in the Japanese. Carcinogenesis (2008) 1.57
Multiple hepatic peribiliary cysts with cirrhosis. J Gastroenterol (2004) 1.57
Combinations of olmesartan and a calcium channel blocker or a diuretic in elderly hypertensive patients: a randomized, controlled trial. J Hypertens (2014) 1.56
PPAR(gamma)2 gene Pro12Ala polymorphism may influence serum level of an adipocyte-derived protein, adiponectin, in the Japanese population. Metabolism (2002) 1.56
KLF4-dependent epigenetic remodeling modulates podocyte phenotypes and attenuates proteinuria. J Clin Invest (2014) 1.54
Sema3A regulates bone-mass accrual through sensory innervations. Nature (2013) 1.53
Orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR56 regulates neural progenitor cell migration via a G alpha 12/13 and Rho pathway. J Biol Chem (2008) 1.52
Sirt1 plays an important role in mediating greater functionality of human ES/iPS-derived vascular endothelial cells. Atherosclerosis (2010) 1.52
Genome-wide association study of pancreatic cancer in Japanese population. PLoS One (2010) 1.50
Structural basis for the specific inhibition of heterotrimeric Gq protein by a small molecule. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2010) 1.49
Interaction of oxidative stress and inflammatory response in coronary plaque instability: important role of C-reactive protein. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol (2003) 1.48
Change in β-cell mass in Japanese nondiabetic obese individuals. J Clin Endocrinol Metab (2013) 1.47
Monosynaptic excitatory connection from the rostral ventrolateral medulla to sympathetic preganglionic neurons revealed by simultaneous recordings. Hypertens Res (2008) 1.47
Significance and therapeutic potential of the natriuretic peptides/cGMP/cGMP-dependent protein kinase pathway in vascular regeneration. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2003) 1.46
Developmental activity of the renin-angiotensin system during the "critical period" modulates later L-NAME-induced hypertension and renal injury. Hypertens Res (2007) 1.45
Kidney-specific overexpression of Sirt1 protects against acute kidney injury by retaining peroxisome function. J Biol Chem (2010) 1.45
Coronary microcirculatory dysfunction in aortic stenosis: myocardial contrast echocardiography study. Ann Thorac Surg (2009) 1.44
Feasibility of regression of hypertension using contemporary antihypertensive agents. Am J Hypertens (2013) 1.44
Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect in a geriatric population. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv (2012) 1.43
Adipogenic differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells: comparison with that of human embryonic stem cells. FEBS Lett (2009) 1.43
Sirt1 protects against oxidative stress-induced renal tubular cell apoptosis by the bidirectional regulation of catalase expression. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2008) 1.42
Effects of Aging on Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat Areas and on Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance and Insulin Secretion Capacity in a Comprehensive Health Checkup. J Atheroscler Thromb (2015) 1.41
Involvement of activated prorenin in the pathogenesis of slowly progressive nephropathy in the non-clipped kidney of two kidney, one-clip hypertension. Hypertens Res (2010) 1.39
Genome-wide association study identifies HLA-DP as a susceptibility gene for pediatric asthma in Asian populations. PLoS Genet (2011) 1.38
Augmentation of neovascularization [corrected] in hindlimb ischemia by combined transplantation of human embryonic stem cells-derived endothelial and mural cells. PLoS One (2008) 1.36
Genome-wide association study identifies a novel locus contributing to type 2 diabetes susceptibility in Sikhs of Punjabi origin from India. Diabetes (2013) 1.36
A NOTCH3-mediated squamous cell differentiation program limits expansion of EMT-competent cells that express the ZEB transcription factors. Cancer Res (2011) 1.33
Role of asymmetric dimethylarginine in vascular injury in transgenic mice overexpressing dimethylarginie dimethylaminohydrolase 2. Circ Res (2007) 1.31
Synaptic PRG-1 modulates excitatory transmission via lipid phosphate-mediated signaling. Cell (2009) 1.29
Snail1 is involved in the renal epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2007) 1.29
Genome-wide association study identifies three novel loci for type 2 diabetes. Hum Mol Genet (2013) 1.28
An LRRTM4-HSPG complex mediates excitatory synapse development on dentate gyrus granule cells. Neuron (2013) 1.26
Runx1 and Runx2 cooperate during sternal morphogenesis. Development (2010) 1.24
(Pro)renin receptor-mediated signal transduction and tissue renin-angiotensin system contribute to diabetes-induced retinal inflammation. Diabetes (2009) 1.24
A single-nucleotide polymorphism in ANK1 is associated with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes in Japanese populations. Hum Mol Genet (2012) 1.23
Deletion of the ubiquitin ligase Nedd4L in lung epithelia causes cystic fibrosis-like disease. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2011) 1.23
Association of amino acid substitution polymorphisms in DNA repair genes TP53, POLI, REV1 and LIG4 with lung cancer risk. Int J Cancer (2005) 1.22
Genetic variations in the gene encoding TFAP2B are associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Hum Genet (2005) 1.21
(Pro)renin receptor-mediated activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases in human vascular smooth muscle cells. Hypertens Res (2007) 1.21
Telomere length of normal leukocytes is affected by a functional polymorphism of hTERT. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2006) 1.20
Hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor type 1 (HAI-1) is required for branching morphogenesis in the chorioallantoic placenta. Mol Cell Biol (2005) 1.20
Differentiation of murine embryonic stem and induced pluripotent stem cells to renal lineage in vitro. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2009) 1.19
Roles of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) activator and HGF activator inhibitor in the pericellular activation of HGF/scatter factor. Cancer Metastasis Rev (2003) 1.19
Neutrophil-derived matrix metalloproteinase 9 triggers acute aortic dissection. Circulation (2012) 1.18
[Successful treatment in a case of podostroma cornu-damae poisoning, a deadly poisonous mushroom]. Chudoku Kenkyu (2002) 1.18
Src kinase regulates the activation of a novel FGD-1-related Cdc42 guanine nucleotide exchange factor in the signaling pathway from the endothelin A receptor to JNK. J Biol Chem (2003) 1.17
A functional single nucleotide polymorphism in mucin 1, at chromosome 1q22, determines susceptibility to diffuse-type gastric cancer. Gastroenterology (2010) 1.17
Dietary restriction: standing up for sirtuins. Science (2010) 1.17
A case of squamous cell carcinoma arising from a suprapubic cystostomy tract. BMC Urol (2011) 1.16
Individuals susceptible to lung adenocarcinoma defined by combined HLA-DQA1 and TERT genotypes. Carcinogenesis (2010) 1.15
Expression of microRNAs in squamous cell carcinoma of human head and neck and the esophagus: miR-205 and miR-21 are specific markers for HNSCC and ESCC. Oncol Rep (2010) 1.14
Association between plasma triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and microvascular kidney disease and retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a global case-control study in 13 countries. Circulation (2013) 1.13
Relations between serum reactive oxygen metabolites (ROMs) and various inflammatory and metabolic parameters in a Japanese population. J Atheroscler Thromb (2009) 1.12
Binding to Rab3A-interacting molecule RIM regulates the presynaptic recruitment of Munc13-1 and ubMunc13-2. J Biol Chem (2006) 1.12
Postprandial serum C-peptide to plasma glucose ratio as a predictor of subsequent insulin treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes. Endocr J (2011) 1.11
Functions and regulatory mechanisms of Gq-signaling pathways. Neurosignals (2009) 1.10
High glucose activates HIF-1-mediated signal transduction in glomerular mesangial cells through a carbohydrate response element binding protein. Kidney Int (2010) 1.10