University of Yamanashi

Cytochrome c is Highly Compact upon Transfer into the Gas Phase from Strong Acids as Revealed by High-Pressure ESI Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry

Abstract A substantial increase in the acidity of the protein solution (e.g., from pH 2 to pH 1) is known to induce the compaction of fully unfolded proteins, such as cytochrome c, into a non-native yet highly compact molten globule state, referred to as the A-state. In this stud...

Spectral signatures of zenith sky radiance from surface-based sky radiometers: implications for clear- and cloudy-sky detection

Abstract. Accurate identification of clear- and cloudy-sky conditions is essential for reliable aerosol and cloud retrievals from ground-based remote sensing observations. This study investigates the spectral characteristics of zenith radiances measured by SKYNET sky radiometers...

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...

Enhancement ofProton Conductivity in PerfluorosulfonicAcid Membranes with the Addition of Hydrophilic Fillers

Abstract The present work demonstrates an improvement in proton conductivity at 80 °C as a result of the addition of a hydrophilic filler (carboxymethyl cellulose nanofibers, CMCNFs) to Nafion composite membranes. The composite membranes (CMCNF/Nafion) prepared by die coating are...

Serum‐derived microribonucleic acids as potential novel biomarkers for slowly progressive type 1 diabetes mellitus

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to identify microribonucleic acids (miRNAs) that could serve as biomarkers for slowly progressive type 1 diabetes mellitus (SPIDDM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of adult patients with SPIDDM who fulfilled the criteria for SPIDDM...

Assessment of Household Rainwater Harvesting Reliability and Limitations on Very Small Indonesian Islands During Wet and Dry Years

Very small islands face freshwater scarcity due to limited catchment areas, rainfall variability, and saline intrusion. In Indonesia, rainwater harvesting (RWH) can reduce household water stress, but its reliability as an independent source remains uncertain. This study used fiel...