Rikiya Taoka

Targeting Glucose Metabolism in Bladder Cancer: Therapeutic Implications of 2-Deoxy-D-glucose

Bladder cancer is characterized by metabolic reprogramming, and enhanced glycolysis contributes to tumor progression and therapeutic resistance. Because the anticancer activity of 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been reported in several malignancies, this study evaluated the antipro...

Association Between Early Perioperative Fentanyl Exposure and Dose-Normalized Tacrolimus Exposure After Kidney Transplantation

Introduction Tacrolimus exposure varies early after kidney transplantation, and perioperative factors may complicate therapeutic drug monitoring. Fentanyl is commonly used perioperatively, but its association with dose-normalized tacrolimus exposure is unclear. Project Aims or Qu...