Tottori University

A case of renal hypouricemia type 1 associated with compound heterozygous URAT1/SLC22A12 variants A209V and F379L: clinical evidence for their pathogenic significance

Abstract Renal hypouricemia (RHUC) is an inherited renal tubular disorder characterized by low serum uric acid levels and excessive urinary uric acid excretion due to impaired urate reabsorption in proximal tubules. Type 1 RHUC (RHUC1) is caused by pathogenic variants in URAT1/SL...

Characterization of Vitamin B12 Levels and Compounds in Commercial and Homemade Kombucha

Abstract Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient produced only by certain bacteria and archaea. Kombucha has been promoted as a plant-based source of vitamin B12 to overcome the risk of deficiency associated with vegetarian diets. In this study, the vitamin B12 content of commercial...

Cluster farming and household poverty extent: A causal mediation analysis of teff producers in Ethiopia

Abstract Background : Cluster farming (CF) has emerged as a promising collective and geographically concentrated approach in both developed and developing countries. Although CF has shown a significant effect on poverty reduction, the existing literature has overlooked the mechan...

Cesarean delivery and overweight at 6 years of age: a prospective cohort analysis of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study

Abstract Cesarean delivery (CD) has been suggested as a potential risk factor for childhood overweight and obesity; however, evidence beyond early childhood remains inconsistent. We examined the association between CD and childhood overweight at age 6 years and explored early lif...

Investigating the Impact of El Niño–Southern Oscillation on Rangeland Productivity in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

ABSTRACT The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a major driver of climate variability that influences rainfall patterns and vegetation productivity across semi‐arid regions of southern Africa. Understanding how ENSO affects rangeland productivity is essential for improving cl...

Retrieval of Optically Active and Inactive Water Quality Parameters Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning: Evidence from Water Hyacinth-Infested Lake Tana, Ethiopia

Monitoring water quality is critical for protecting freshwater ecosystems and supporting sustainable water resource management. Lake Tana, Ethiopia’s largest freshwater lake, faces increasing agricultural and urban pressures, while conventional monitoring remains costly and spati...

Interest in and Feasibility of a Dementia Prevention Program Among Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: A Questionnaire Survey

ABSTRACT Aim Despite accumulating evidence regarding dementia prevention strategies, disseminating research findings to the public is often challenging. Therefore, this study examined potential strategies to support sustained engagement in dementia prevention activities. Methods...

Examining the Relationship Between Tatara Iron Production and Grassland Distribution in Western Japan: An Open Geospatial Approach to Historical Landscape Analysis

Abstract. In western Japan, traditional tatara iron production has long been associated, both in historical narratives and in early ecological work, with the persistence of grassland landscapes. This view was stated by Itow (1962), but the inferred link has rarely been examined w...

Executive summary of the Japanese clinical practice guidelines for tuberous sclerosis complex-associated epilepsy 2025

Purpose Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-associated epilepsy often involves focal epilepsy, infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), and drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). This article presents an executive summary of the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Tuberous Sclerosi...

Cobamide Fingerprinting Reveals Nutritional Diversity of Vitamin B12 in Edible Shellfish

In edible shellfish, vitamin B12 content has traditionally been evaluated based on total content; however, recent studies reveal substantial diversity in corrinoid composition among species. This review integrates molecular and ecological perspectives to reassess vitamin B12 leve...

Role of Astrocytes in Central Respiratory Control

Astrocytes, once regarded primarily as structural and metabolic support cells, are now increasingly recognized as active participants in neural information processing. Within respiratory control networks, astrocytes are widely distributed throughout the brainstem and spinal cord,...