Tottori University

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,...