Takashi Usui

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1 Etanercept-induced anti-Jo-1-antibody-positive polymyositis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report and review of the literature. Clin Rheumatol 2010 2.53
2 Transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1-producing regulatory T cells induce Smad-mediated interleukin 10 secretion that facilitates coordinated immunoregulatory activity and amelioration of TGF-beta1-mediated fibrosis. J Exp Med 2003 1.81
3 Gamma/delta T cells are the predominant source of interleukin-17 in affected joints in collagen-induced arthritis, but not in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Rheum 2009 1.69
4 Activated STAT4 has an essential role in Th1 differentiation and proliferation that is independent of its role in the maintenance of IL-12R beta 2 chain expression and signaling. J Immunol 2002 1.64
5 The RIG-I-like receptor IFIH1/MDA5 is a dermatomyositis-specific autoantigen identified by the anti-CADM-140 antibody. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2009 1.62
6 Oral anti-CD3 antibody treatment induces regulatory T cells and inhibits the development of atherosclerosis in mice. Circulation 2009 1.28
7 Anti-aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase antibodies in clinical course prediction of interstitial lung disease complicated with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. Autoimmunity 2006 1.27
8 Assessment of chimeric mice with humanized liver as a tool for predicting circulating human metabolites. Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2010 1.16
9 DIP2 disco-interacting protein 2 homolog A (Drosophila) is a candidate receptor for follistatin-related protein/follistatin-like 1--analysis of their binding with TGF-β superfamily proteins. FEBS J 2010 1.10
10 Three groups in the 28 joints for rheumatoid arthritis synovitis--analysis using more than 17,000 assessments in the KURAMA database. PLoS One 2013 0.98
11 Effects of bosentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, on bile salt export pump and multidrug resistance-associated protein 2. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2007 0.98
12 Immunohistochemistry and K-ras sequence of pancreatic carcinosarcoma. Pathol Int 2008 0.96
13 Characterization of human organic cation transporter 1 (OCT1/SLC22A1)- and OCT2 (SLC22A2)-mediated transport of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-methyl-4,9-dioxo-3-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)- 4,9-dihydro-1H-naphtho[2,3-d]imidazolium bromide (YM155 monobromide), a novel small molecule survivin suppressant. Drug Metab Dispos 2010 0.95
14 Follistatin-related protein/follistatin-like 1 evokes an innate immune response via CD14 and toll-like receptor 4. FEBS Lett 2012 0.95
15 Leukoencephalopathy with cognitive impairment following tocilizumab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Intern Med 2009 0.94
16 Acute renal failure due to cholesterol crystal embolism treated with LDL apheresis followed by corticosteroid and candesartan. Clin Exp Nephrol 2003 0.91
17 Absorption, metabolism and excretion of [(14)C]mirabegron (YM178), a potent and selective β(3)-adrenoceptor agonist, after oral administration to healthy male volunteers. Drug Metab Dispos 2012 0.91
18 Anti-U1 RNP antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid are associated with central neuropsychiatric manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue disease. Arthritis Rheum 2010 0.90
19 Successful treatment of a patient with refractory adult Still's disease by tacrolimus. Mod Rheumatol 2007 0.88
20 Simultaneous absolute protein quantification of carboxylesterases 1 and 2 in human liver tissue fractions using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Drug Metab Dispos 2012 0.87
21 Identification of human metabolites of (-)-N-{2-[(R)-3-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-carbonyl)piperidino]ethyl}-4-fluorobenzamide (YM758), a novel If channel inhibitor, and investigation of the transporter-mediated renal and hepatic excretion of these metabolites. Drug Metab Dispos 2009 0.85
22 Vaccination with autoreactive CD4(+)Th1 clones in lupus-prone MRL/Mp-Fas(lpr/lpr) mice. J Autoimmun 2009 0.84
23 Utility of P-glycoprotein and organic cation transporter 1 double-transfected LLC-PK1 cells for studying the interaction of YM155 monobromide, novel small-molecule survivin suppressant, with P-glycoprotein. Drug Metab Dispos 2011 0.84
24 Effects of beta-estradiol and propofol on the 4-methylumbelliferone glucuronidation in recombinant human UGT isozymes 1A1, 1A8 and 1A9. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2004 0.83
25 Carrier-mediated uptake of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-methyl-4,9-dioxo-3-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)-4,9-dihydro-1H-naphtho[2,3-d]imidazolium bromide (YM155 monobromide), a novel small-molecule survivin suppressant, into human solid tumor and lymphoma cells. Drug Metab Dispos 2008 0.83
26 Characterization of the renal tubular transport of zonampanel, a novel alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole-4-propionic acid receptor antagonist, by human organic anion transporters. Drug Metab Dispos 2004 0.83
27 Development and validation of LC-MS/MS methods for the determination of mirabegron and its metabolites in human plasma and their application to a clinical pharmacokinetic study. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2012 0.83
28 Optimized methods for targeted peptide-based quantification of human uridine 5'-diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferases in biological specimens using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Drug Metab Dispos 2014 0.83
29 Identification of human cytochrome P450 isoforms and esterases involved in the metabolism of mirabegron, a potent and selective β3-adrenoceptor agonist. Xenobiotica 2012 0.83
30 Protein quantification of UDP-glucuronosyltransferases 1A1 and 2B7 in human liver microsomes by LC-MS/MS and correlation with glucuronidation activities. Xenobiotica 2012 0.82
31 In vitro inhibition and induction of human cytochrome P450 enzymes by mirabegron, a potent and selective β3-adrenoceptor agonist. Xenobiotica 2012 0.82
32 Intestinal absorption mechanism of mirabegron, a potent and selective β₃-adrenoceptor agonist: involvement of human efflux and/or influx transport systems. Mol Pharm 2013 0.82
33 Involvement of human organic cation transporter 1 in the hepatic uptake of 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-methyl-4,9-dioxo-3-(pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)-4,9-dihydro-1H-naphtho[2,3-d]imidazolium bromide (YM155 monobromide), a novel, small molecule survivin suppressant. Drug Metab Dispos 2009 0.81
34 In vitro inhibitory effects of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs on UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1-catalysed estradiol 3beta-glucuronidation in human liver microsomes. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2005 0.80
35 A case of antisynthetase syndrome in a rheumatoid arthritis patient with anti-PL-12 antibody following treatment with etanercept. Clin Rheumatol 2011 0.80
36 Serum lipoprotein(a) level and clinical coronary stenosis progression in patients with myocardial infarction: re-revascularization rate is high in patients with high-Lp(a). Circ J 2006 0.80
37 Pharmacological profile and clinical efficacy of minodronic acid hydrate as a new therapeutic agent for osteoporosis. Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi 2009 0.80
38 In vitro inhibitory effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on 4-methylumbelliferone glucuronidation in recombinant human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A9--potent inhibition by niflumic acid. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2006 0.80
39 Substrate-dependent modulation of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) by propofol in recombinant human UGT1A1 and human liver microsomes. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2007 0.80
40 Inhibitory potential of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7 in human liver microsomes. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2007 0.79
41 Identification of human UDP-glucuronosyltransferase responsible for the glucuronidation of niflumic acid in human liver. Pharm Res 2006 0.79
42 Identification of UDP-glucuronosyltransferases responsible for the glucuronidation of darexaban, an oral factor Xa inhibitor, in human liver and intestine. Drug Metab Dispos 2011 0.79
43 Application of LC-NMR for characterization of rat urinary metabolites of zonampanel monohydrate (YM872). Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2004 0.79
44 Hepatic uptake and excretion of (-)-N-{2-[(R)-3-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-carbonyl)piperidino]ethyl}-4-fluorobenzamide (YM758), a novel if channel inhibitor, in rats and humans. Drug Metab Dispos 2008 0.79
45 Overexpression of a minimal domain of calpastatin suppresses IL-6 production and Th17 development via reduced NF-κB and increased STAT5 signals. PLoS One 2011 0.79
46 Different effects of proton pump inhibitors and famotidine on the clopidogrel metabolic activation by recombinant CYP2B6, CYP2C19 and CYP3A4. Xenobiotica 2012 0.79
47 Relationship between exposure of (-)-N-{2-[(R)-3-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-carbonyl)piperidino]ethyl}-4-fluorobenzamide (YM758), a "funny" if current channel inhibitor, and heart rate reduction in tachycardia-induced beagle dogs. Drug Metab Dispos 2009 0.79
48 The UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7 isozyme is responsible for gemfibrozil glucuronidation in the human liver. Drug Metab Dispos 2007 0.79
49 Absorption, metabolism and excretion of darexaban (YM150), a new direct factor Xa inhibitor in humans. Xenobiotica 2012 0.78
50 Correlation of antinuclear antibody and anti-double-stranded DNA antibody with clinical response to infliximab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a retrospective clinical study. Arthritis Res Ther 2011 0.78
51 Periodic fever and erythema nodosum associated with MDS with trisomy 8: report of two cases and review of the literature. Mod Rheumatol 2010 0.78
52 Coordinated roles of pregnane X receptor and constitutive androstane receptor in autoinduction of voriconazole metabolism in mice. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2012 0.78
53 Contribution of UDP-glucuronosyltransferases 1A9 and 2B7 to the glucuronidation of indomethacin in the human liver. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2007 0.77
54 Predominant contribution of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 2B7 in the glucuronidation of racemic flurbiprofen in the human liver. Drug Metab Dispos 2007 0.77
55 Human HepaRG Cells can be Cultured in Hanging-drop Plates for Cytochrome P450 Induction and Function Assays. Drug Metab Lett 2015 0.77
56 Role of organic anion transporters in the pharmacokinetics of zonampanel, an alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methylisoxazole-4-propionate receptor antagonist, in rats. Drug Metab Dispos 2008 0.77
57 Pharmacokinetics, distribution and excretion of YM155 monobromide, a novel small-molecule survivin suppressant, in male and pregnant or lactating female rats. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2012 0.77
58 Effects of aripiprazole and its active metabolite dehydroaripiprazole on the activities of drug efflux transporters expressed both in the intestine and at the blood-brain barrier. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2012 0.77
59 Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy with Sjögren's syndrome: significance of ganglionic acetylcholine receptor antibody and therapeutic approach. Auton Neurosci 2008 0.77
60 Conclusive identification of the oxybutynin-hydrolyzing enzyme in human liver. Drug Metab Dispos 2012 0.76
61 In vitro drug interaction between diflunisal and indomethacin via glucuronidation in humans. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2006 0.76
62 Time-dependent inhibitory effects of (1R,9S,12S,13R,14S,17R,18E,21S,23S,24R,25S,27R)-1,14-dihydroxy-12-(E)-2-[(1R,3R,4R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxycyclohexyl]-1-methylvinyl-23,25-dimethoxy-13,19,21,27-tetramethyl-17-(2-oxopropyl)-11,28-dioxa-4-azatricyclo[22.3.1.0(4.9)]octacos-18-ene-2,3,10,16-tetrone (FK1706), a novel nonimmunosuppressive immunophilin ligand, on CYP3A4/5 activity in humans in vivo and in vitro. Drug Metab Dispos 2009 0.76
63 A surface plasmon resonance sensor on a compact disk-type microfluidic device. J Sep Sci 2011 0.76
64 Comparison of inhibition potentials of drugs against zidovudine glucuronidation in rat hepatocytes and liver microsomes. Drug Metab Dispos 2007 0.76
65 Liquid chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometric assay suitable for quantitation of YM155, a novel small-molecule survivin suppressant, in dog plasma. Biomed Chromatogr 2008 0.76
66 Two cases of late-onset drug-induced lupus erythematosus caused by ticlopidine in elderly men. Mod Rheumatol 2010 0.76
67 Identification of enzymes responsible for the N-oxidation of darexaban glucuronide, the pharmacologically active metabolite of darexaban, and the glucuronidation of darexaban N-oxides in human liver microsomes. Biol Pharm Bull 2012 0.75
68 LC determination of YM466, a new factor Xa inhibitor, in rat and dog plasma. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2002 0.75
69 A liquid chromatographic-tandem mass spectrometric method for the determination of YM466, a novel Factor Xa inhibitor, in rat plasma. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2004 0.75
70 In vitro experimental system for evaluating inhibitory effect of investigational drugs on P-glycoprotein-mediated transcellular transport of tacrolimus (FK506). Biopharm Drug Dispos 2014 0.75
71 Clinical value of iodine-123 beta-methyliodophenyl pentadecanoic acid (BMIPP) myocardial single photon emission computed tomography for predicting cardiac death among patients with chronic heart failure. Circ J 2003 0.75
72 [A case of recurrent gastric cancer successfully treated with S-1 oral administration]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 2015 0.75
73 Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of YM466, a novel factor Xa inhibitor, in rats. Biopharm Drug Dispos 2004 0.75
74 Severe subcutaneous generalized edema in a patient with dermatomyositis. Mod Rheumatol 2007 0.75
75 Species differences in inhibition potential of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs against estradiol 3beta-glucuronidation between rats, dogs, and humans. J Pharm Sci 2008 0.75
76 Omental pseudocyst. Radiat Med 2007 0.75
77 Functional engraftment of human peripheral T and B cells and sustained production of autoantibodies in NOD/LtSzscid/IL-2Rγ(-/-) mice. Eur J Immunol 2014 0.75
78 Investigation of long-term retention of unchanged (-)-N-{2-[(R)-3-(6,7-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-carbonyl)piperidino]ethyl}-4-fluorobenzamide, a novel "funny" If current channel inhibitor, and its metabolites in the eyeball and thoracic aorta of rats. Drug Metab Dispos 2009 0.75
79 Impact of genetic deficiencies of P-glycoprotein and breast cancer resistance protein on pharmacokinetics of aripiprazole and dehydroaripiprazole. Xenobiotica 2014 0.75
80 Optimal atrioventricular delay setting determined by QT sensor of implanted DDDR pacemaker. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2002 0.75
81 Changes in evoked QT intervals according to variations in atrioventricular delay and cardiac function in patients with implanted QT-driven DDDR pacemakers. Circ J 2003 0.75
82 NEFA/nucleobindin-2 is a target autoantigen of the anti-Wa antibody and is associated with transfer RNA. Mod Rheumatol 2012 0.75
83 Hepatobiliary transport of YM466, a novel factor Xa inhibitor, in rats. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2006 0.75
84 Pharmacokinetics of YM466, a new factor Xa inhibitor, in rats and dogs. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2004 0.75