Toward the best treatment for uncomplicated patients with type B acute aortic dissection: a consideration for sound surgical indication

A Marui, T Mochizuki, N Mitsui, T Koyama, F Kimura… - Circulation, 1999 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—In the treatment of type B acute aortic dissection without complications, better
results are obtained if surgery is performed before enlargement of the aorta in patients who …

[HTML][HTML] Human iPS cell-engineered cardiac tissue sheets with cardiomyocytes and vascular cells for cardiac regeneration

…, T Ikuno, M Takeda, H Fukushima, A Marui… - Scientific reports, 2014 - nature.com
To realize cardiac regeneration using human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), strategies
for cell preparation, tissue engineering and transplantation must be explored. Here we …

Pluripotent stem cell-engineered cell sheets reassembled with defined cardiovascular populations ameliorate reduction in infarct heart function through cardiomyocyte …

…, H Uosaki, G Narazaki, S Katayama, A Marui… - Stem …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Although stem cell therapy is a promising strategy for cardiac restoration, the heterogeneity
of transplanted cells has been hampering the precise understanding of the cellular and …

[HTML][HTML] Angiogenic properties of sustained release platelet-rich plasma: characterization in-vitro and in the ischemic hind limb of the mouse

SC Bir, J Esaki, A Marui, K Yamahara, H Tsubota… - Journal of vascular …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: While single growth factor has limitation to induce optimal neovascularization,
platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous reserver of various growth factors. However, …

Type I collagen can function as a reservoir of basic fibroblast growth factor

A Kanematsu, A Marui, S Yamamoto, M Ozeki… - Journal of controlled …, 2004 - Elsevier
Storage and release of endogenous growth factors by the extracellular matrix (ECM) are
important biological events that control tissue homeostasis and regeneration. The interaction …

A novel approach to therapeutic angiogenesis for patients with critical limb ischemia by sustained release of basic fibroblast growth factor using biodegradable gelatin …

A Marui, Y Tabata, S Kojima, M Yamamoto… - Circulation …, 2007 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Background Limb ischemia remains a challenge. To overcome shortcomings or limitations
of gene therapy or cell transplantation, a sustained release system of basic fibroblast growth …

Therapeutic angiogenesis by the controlled release of basic fibroblast growth factor for ischemic limb and heart injury: toward safety and minimal invasiveness

…, K Tambara, A Iwakura, K Doi, A Marui… - Journal of Artificial …, 2004 - Springer
We review our studies on therapeutic angiogenesis using basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF)
released in a controlled manner from biodegradable gelatin hydrogel (GH). The bFGF-…

[HTML][HTML] Degree of fusiform dilatation of the proximal descending aorta in type B acute aortic dissection can predict late aortic events

A Marui, T Mochizuki, T Koyama, N Mitsui - The Journal of thoracic and …, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: Predicting the risk factors for late aortic events in patients with type B acute
aortic dissection without complications may help to determine a therapeutic strategy for this …

A natural p300-specific histone acetyltransferase inhibitor, curcumin, in addition to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, exerts beneficial effects on left ventricular …

…, Y Katanasaka, T Kawamura, S Yanagi, A Marui… - Circulation …, 2011 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Background: A natural p300-specific histone acetyltransferase (HAT) inhibitor, curcumin,
may have therapeutic potential for heart failure. However, it is unclear whether curcumin …

Benefits of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in high-risk patients

A Marui, H Okabayashi, T Komiya, S Tanaka… - Circulation, 2012 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— The benefits of off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) compared with
conventional on-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CCAB) remain controversial. Thus, it is …