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Dominant inheritance in hereditary angioedema associated with carboxypeptidase N deficiency.

Tokimasa Hida, Masashi Idogawa, Masae Okura, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

Allergology international : official journal of the Japanese Society of Allergology 2025.04 [International journal]

Efficacy of eribulin monotherapy for bone marrow carcinomatosis of breast cancer in a patient with Werner syndrome.

Akihito Fujimi, Yasuhiro Nagamachi, Naofumi Yamauchi, Riku Hasebe, Naoki Onoyama, Naotaka Hayasaka, Teppei Matsuno, Kazuhiko Koike, Yoshiro Gotoh, Kohji Ihara, Junji Kato, Takuji Nishisato, Kazuyuki Murase, Goro Kutomi, Tokimasa Hida, Hisashi Uhara, Kohichi Takada

Geriatrics & gerontology international 2025.01 [Domestic journal]

The genomic landscape of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in Japan.

Junji Kato, Tokimasa Hida, Masashi Idogawa, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2024.12 [International journal]

Comprehensive studies of the genetic profiles of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) in Japanese patients have been lacking, although an understanding of these profiles is crucial for improving treatment outcomes. Since 2019, comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) has been covered by Japan's health insurance, and the resulting data have been compiled into a comprehensive database by the country's Center for Cancer Genomics and Advanced Therapeutics (C-CAT). In this retrospective study, we used CGP data from the C-CAT database to analyze genomic characteristics of cSCC in Japanese patients. The patients' clinical and genomic data, including the chemotherapy regimens, tumor mutational burden (TMB), and survival status, were obtained. We analyzed the cases of 152 patients, with only those evaluated by the FoundationOne® CDx included for accuracy. Among the 152 patients, the most common gene oncogenic alterations were observed in TP53 (67%), CDKN2A (54%), TERT (49%), CDKN2B (33%), and NOTCH1 (18%). TMB-high (≥10 mut/Mb) was observed in 27% (n = 41) of the patients, with a median age of 75 years for this group. TMB-low (<10 mut/Mb) was observed in 73% (n = 111) of the patients; their median age was 67 years.

Single-cell profiling of acral melanoma infiltrating lymphocytes reveals a suppressive tumor microenvironment.

Tomoyuki Minowa, Kenji Murata, Yuka Mizue, Aiko Murai, Munehide Nakatsugawa, Kenta Sasaki, Serina Tokita, Terufumi Kubo, Takayuki Kanaseki, Tomohide Tsukahara, Toshiya Handa, Sayuri Sato, Kohei Horimoto, Junji Kato, Tokimasa Hida, Yoshihiko Hirohashi, Hisashi Uhara, Toshihiko Torigoe

Science translational medicine 16 ( 776 ) eadk8832 2024.12 [International journal]

Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is the most common melanoma subtype in non-Caucasians. Despite advances in cancer immunotherapy, current immune checkpoint inhibitors remain unsatisfactory for ALM. Hence, we conducted comprehensive immune profiling using single-cell phenotyping with reactivity screening of the T cell receptors of tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TILs) in ALM. Compared with cutaneous melanoma, ALM showed a lower frequency of tumor-reactive CD8 clusters and an enrichment of regulatory T cells with direct tumor recognition ability, suggesting a suppressive immune microenvironment in ALM. Tumor-reactive CD8 TILs showed heterogeneous expression of coinhibitory molecules, including KLRC1 (NKG2A), in subpopulations with therapeutic implications. Overall, our study provides a foundation for enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy in ALM.

Genetic Characteristics of Cutaneous, Acral, and Mucosal Melanoma in Japan.

Tokimasa Hida, Masashi Idogawa, Junji Kato, Yukiko Kiniwa, Kohei Horimoto, Sayuri Sato, Masahide Sawada, Shoichiro Tange, Masae Okura, Ryuhei Okuyama, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

Cancer medicine 13 ( 22 ) e70360 2024.11 [International journal]

BACKGROUND: Acral and mucosal melanomas are more prevalent in Asians than in Caucasians, unlike cutaneous melanomas, which are predominant in Caucasians. Recent studies have suggested that non-Caucasian cutaneous melanomas responded less to immune checkpoint inhibitors, highlighting the need for genetic profiling across ethnicities. This study aimed to elucidate the genetic characteristics of Japanese melanomas, which is an under-researched topic. METHODS: Single-nucleotide variants, indels, and copy number alterations in 104 Japanese melanoma patients (37 cutaneous, 52 acral, and 15 mucosal) were analyzed using custom panel sequencing. RESULTS: Driver events were detected in 94% of the cases. Among cutaneous melanoma cases, 76% had BRAF mutations, and 8% had NRAS mutations. In acral melanoma, BRAF (9%), NRAS (17%), KRAS (8%), KIT (19%), and NF1 (7%) mutations were detected. Major driver mutations in mucosal melanoma were detected in NRAS, KRAS, NF1, PTEN, GNAQ, and KIT. The median tumor mutational burden across all melanoma types was 4.6 mutations/Mb, with no significant difference between the cutaneous and acral/mucosal types. Of the 21 patients with both primary and metastatic lesions, 11 showed distinct mutations in each. Potentially actionable mutations were detected in 58 patients in addition to BRAF V600E/K mutations in 31. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights distinct genetic abnormalities and actionable alterations in Japanese melanoma patients. This suggests a lower tumor mutational burden in East Asian cutaneous melanoma, which may affect the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors. The heterogeneity of driver mutations across and within individuals highlights the need for personalized treatment approaches.

Extramammary Paget's disease treated with of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 therapy after docetaxel therapy failure.

Midori Narasaki, Junji Kato, Sayuri Sato, Tokimasa Hida, Kohei Horimoto, Yoshiyuki Matsui, Nobuaki Shigyo, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2024.10 [International journal]

Extramammary Paget's disease (EMPD) is a rare skin cancer with no standard treatment for advanced-stage disease. Although docetaxel-based chemotherapy is common, no standard treatment exists. Pembrolizumab is approved for solid tumors with a high tumor mutation burden (TMB) and/or high microsatellite instability, and nivolumab was approved in Japan in February 2024 for unresectable advanced or recurrent epithelial skin malignancies. However, there is a lack of real-world data regarding the efficacy of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) therapy for EMPD. We present the case details of three EMPD patients treated with anti-PD-1 therapy after docetaxel treatment, with TMB values of 17.8, 14.3, and 5.0 mut/Mb, respectively, and we review similar reported cases. Even in the cases with a high TMB, the response to anti-PD-1 therapy was not sufficient. Most cases involve second-line or later treatments, so further research is needed to determine the precise effectiveness of anti-PD-1 therapy as a first-line treatment.

Application of Single Cell Type-Derived Spheroids Generated by Using a Hanging Drop Culture Technique in Various In Vitro Disease Models: A Narrow Review.

Hiroshi Ohguro, Megumi Watanabe, Tatsuya Sato, Nami Nishikiori, Araya Umetsu, Megumi Higashide, Toshiyuki Yano, Hiromu Suzuki, Akihiro Miyazaki, Kohichi Takada, Hisashi Uhara, Masato Furuhashi, Fumihito Hikage

Cells 13 ( 18 ) 2024.09 [International journal]

Cell culture methods are indispensable strategies for studies in biological sciences and for drug discovery and testing. Most cell cultures have been developed using two-dimensional (2D) culture methods, but three-dimensional (3D) culture techniques enable the establishment of in vitro models that replicate various pathogenic conditions and they provide valuable insights into the pathophysiology of various diseases as well as more precise results in tests for drug efficacy. However, one difficulty in the use of 3D cultures is selection of the appropriate 3D cell culture technique for the study purpose among the various techniques ranging from the simplest single cell type-derived spheroid culture to the more sophisticated organoid cultures. In the simplest single cell type-derived spheroid cultures, there are also various scaffold-assisted methods such as hydrogel-assisted cultures, biofilm-assisted cultures, particle-assisted cultures, and magnet particle-assisted cultures, as well as non-assisted methods, such as static suspension cultures, floating cultures, and hanging drop cultures. Since each method can be differently influenced by various factors such as gravity force, buoyant force, centrifugal force, and magnetic force, in addition to non-physiological scaffolds, each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the methods have different suitable applications. We have been focusing on the use of a hanging drop culture method for modeling various non-cancerous and cancerous diseases because this technique is affected only by gravity force and buoyant force and is thus the simplest method among the various single cell type-derived spheroid culture methods. We have found that the biological natures of spheroids generated even by the simplest method of hanging drop cultures are completely different from those of 2D cultured cells. In this review, we focus on the biological aspects of single cell type-derived spheroid culture and its applications in in vitro models for various diseases.

A case of familial progressive hyperpigmentation with or without hypopigmentation presenting with hypopigmented striae along the lines of Blaschko.

Tokimasa Hida, Masashi Idogawa, Aki Ishikawa, Masae Okura, Satoru Sasaki, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2024.09 [International journal]

Familial progressive hyperpigmentation with or without hypopigmentation (FPHH) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by widespread skin hyperpigmentation, café-au-lait spots, and hypopigmented circular macules, resulting from KITLG variants. KITLG, expressed by keratinocytes, binds to KIT on melanocytes, stimulating melanogenesis. Disturbances in the KITLG-KIT interaction result in diffuse hyperpigmentation in FPHH. However, the mechanisms behind hypopigmented macule formation remain unclear. This report presents a unique FPHH case in a patient with a novel KITLG mutation (Ser78Leu). Notably, the patient showed multiple hypopigmented macules and striae along the lines of Blaschko. Digital polymerase chain reaction analysis of the DNA from skin and blood tissues indicated a copy-neutral loss of heterozygosity at the KITLG locus, only in the hypopigmented macule. These findings suggest that the hypopigmented macules might result from revertant mosaicism. Conversely, café-au-lait spots do not follow the lines of Blaschko and can superimpose on the hypopigmented striae, indicating a distinct pathogenesis. This case contributes to the understanding of the genetic mechanisms in FPHH.

Genomic landscape of cutaneous, acral, mucosal, and uveal melanoma in Japan: analysis of clinical comprehensive genomic profiling data.

Tokimasa Hida, Junji Kato, Masashi Idogawa, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

International journal of clinical oncology 2024.09 [Domestic journal]

BACKGROUND: Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is the most common type in Caucasians, while acral melanoma (AM) and mucosal melanoma (MM), which are resistant to immunotherapies and BRAF/MEK-targeted therapies, are more common in East Asians. Genomic profiling is essential for treating melanomas, but such data are lacking in Japan. METHODS: Comprehensive genomic profiling data compiled in the Center for Cancer Genomics and Advanced Therapeutics (C-CAT) were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 380 melanomas was analyzed, including 136 CM, 46 AM, 168 MM, and 30 uveal melanoma (UM). MM included conjunctival, sinonasal, oral, esophageal, anorectal, and vulvovaginal melanomas. No significant difference in the median tumor mutational burden (TMB) of CM (3.39 mutations/megabase), AM (2.76), and MM (3.78) was the key finding. Microsatellite instability-high status was found in one case. BRAF V600E/K was found in only 45 patients (12%). Key driver mutations in CM were BRAF (38%), NRAS (21%), NF1 (8%), and KIT (10%), with frequent copy number alterations (CNAs) of CDKN2A, CDKN2B, and MYC. AM was characterized by altered KIT (30%), NRAS (26%), and NF1 (11%) and CDKN2A, CDKN2B, CDK4, MDM2, and CCND1 CNAs. MM was characterized by altered NRAS (24%), KIT (21%), and NF1 (17%) and MYC, KIT, and CDKN2A CNAs, with differences based on anatomical locations. UM bore GNAQ or GNA11 driver mutations (87%) and frequent mutations in SF3B1 or BAP1. CONCLUSION: The distinct genomic profiling in Japanese patients, including lower TMB, compared to Caucasians, is associated with poorer treatment outcomes. This result underscores the need for more effective therapeutic agents.

Mosaic SUFU mutation associated with a mild phenotype of multiple hereditary infundibulocystic basal cell carcinoma syndrome.

Marina Hamada, Tokimasa Hida, Masashi Idogawa, Shoichiro Tange, Takafumi Kamiya, Masae Okura, Toshiharu Yamashita, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2024.08 [International journal]

Multiple hereditary infundibulocystic basal cell carcinoma syndrome (MHIBCC), an autosomal dominant disorder caused by variants in SUFU, is characterized by numerous infundibulocystic basal cell carcinomas (IBCCs). In this report, we present a possible case of mosaic MHIBCC. A 57-year-old woman underwent the removal of four papules on her face, which were diagnosed as IBCCs. Exome sequencing revealed a SUFU c.1022+1G>A mutation within the skin tumor. The same mutation was detected in her blood but at a lower allele frequency. TA cloning revealed that the allele frequency of the mutation in the blood was 0.07. Additionally, tumor assessment revealed loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in chromosome 10, including the SUFU locus. These results indicate the patient had mosaicism for the SUFU mutation in normal tissues, aligning with the mosaic MHIBCC diagnosis. This, combined with LOH, likely contributed to IBCC development. Mosaic MHIBCC may present with milder symptoms. However, it may still increase the risk of developing brain tumors and more aggressive basal cell carcinoma. The possibility of mosaicism should be investigated in mild MHIBCC cases, where standard genetic tests fail to detect SUFU germline variants.

Genomic profiles of Merkel cell carcinoma in Japan.

Junji Kato, Tokimasa Hida, Masashi Idogawa, Takashi Tokino, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2024.07 [International journal]

当科における円形脱毛症に対するバリシチニブの治療経験

畠山瑞季, 菅裕司, 松田宇充, 濱田茉里奈, 織田美琴, 安食さえ子, 熊谷綾子, 肥田時征, 宇原久

日本皮膚科学会雑誌 ( (公社)日本皮膚科学会 ) 134 ( 6 ) 1657 - 1657 2024.05

ざ瘡症状が遷延した慢性再発性多発性骨髄炎(CRMO)の1例

半田稔也, 菅裕司, 熊谷綾子, 肥田時征, 宇原久, 木澤敏毅, 岡田葉平

日本皮膚科学会雑誌 ( (公社)日本皮膚科学会 ) 134 ( 6 ) 1660 - 1660 2024.05

Analysis of the immune microenvironment in the indolent form of primary cutaneous extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma: A case report.

Risako Maeda, Tomoyuki Minowa, Junji Kato, Kohei Horimoto, Sayuri Sato, Yoshihiko Hirohashi, Toshihiko Torigoe, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 51 ( 4 ) e137-e138 2024.04 [International journal]

Long-term follow-up results from KEYNOTE-041: Phase 1b study of pembrolizumab in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma.

Kenji Yokota, Tatsuya Takenouchi, Yasuhiro Fujisawa, Satoshi Fukushima, Hiroshi Uchi, Takashi Inozume, Yoshio Kiyohara, Hisashi Uhara, Kazuhiko Nakagawa, Hiroshi Furukawa, Shirong Han, Masaru Watanabe, Kazuo Noguchi, Naoya Yamazaki

The Journal of dermatology 2024.03 [International journal]

Pembrolizumab demonstrated an acceptable safety profile and promising antitumor activity in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma in the phase 1b KEYNOTE-041 (Study of Pembrolizumab [MK-3475] in Participants With Advanced Melanoma) trial. To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma in KEYNOTE-041. The current analysis reports results of additional follow-up of approximately 12 months since the initial analysis. Eligible patients had locally advanced (unresectable stage III) or metastatic (stage IV) melanoma not amenable to local therapy and had received two or fewer prior systemic therapies. Pembrolizumab 2 mg/kg was given every 3 weeks for up to 2 years or until confirmed progression or unacceptable toxicity. Primary end points included safety, tolerability, and overall response rate (ORR) per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 by independent central review. The data cutoff for this analysis was August 30, 2017. Forty-two patients were followed up for a median of 22.3 months (range, 2.63-30.82 months). The ORR was 24.3% (nine of 37 evaluable patients [95% confidence interval (CI), 11.8%-41.2%]). Two patients with partial response at the time of the initial analysis achieved complete response. The median overall survival (OS) was 25.1 months (95% CI, 13.1-not reached] and the 30-month OS rate was 46.3% (95% CI, 29.8%-61.3%). The median duration of response was not reached. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were reported in 78.6% of patients; the incidence of grade 3 to 5 TRAEs was 23.8%. No additional treatment-related deaths occurred since the initial analysis. Pembrolizumab provided durable antitumor activity and an acceptable safety profile in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma.

Distinct induction pathways of heat shock protein 27 in human keratinocytes: Heat stimulation or capsaicin through phosphorylation of heat shock factor 1 at serine 326 and/or suppression of ΔNp63.

Terufumi Kubo, Kenta Sasaki, Sayuri Sato, Tomoyuki Minowa, Tokimasa Hida, Kenji Murata, Takayuki Kanaseki, Tomohide Tsukahara, Yoshihiko Hirohashi, Hisashi Uhara, Toshihiko Torigoe

Biochemical and biophysical research communications 708 149817 - 149817 2024.03 [International journal]

Epidermal keratinocytes, forming the outermost layer of the human body, serve as a crucial barrier against diverse external stressors such as ultraviolet radiation. Proper keratinocyte differentiation and effective responses to external stimuli are pivotal for maintaining barrier integrity. Heat is one such stimulus that triggers the synthesis of heat shock proteins (HSPs) when cells are exposed to temperatures above 42 °C. Additionally, activation of the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV1) occurs at 42 °C. Here, we explore the interplay between TRPV1 signaling and HSP induction in human keratinocytes. Both heat and capsaicin, a TRPV1 agonist, induce expression of HSP27, HSP70, and HSP90 in keratinocytes. Interestingly, pharmacological inhibition of TRPV1 attenuates heat-induced HSP27 expression, but not that of HSP70 or HSP90. Furthermore, both heat and capsaicin stimulation result in distinct phosphorylation patterns of heat shock factor 1 (HSF1), with phosphorylation at serine 326 being a common feature. Notably, genetic manipulation to mimic dephosphorylation of HSF1 at serine 326 reduces HSP27 levels. Additionally, ΔNp63, a key regulator of epidermal differentiation, negatively modulates HSP27 expression independently of HSF1 phosphorylation status. While heat stimulation has no effect on ΔNp63 expression, capsaicin reduces its levels. The precise role of TRPV1 signaling in keratinocytes warrants further investigation for a comprehensive understanding of its impact on barrier function.

Melanoma incidence on the non-weight-bearing areas of the sole.

Kazuki Furudate, Junji Kato, Kohei Horimoto, Sayuri Sato, Tokimasa Hida, Masahide Sawada, Tomoyuki Minowa, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2024.02 [International journal]

【メラノーマ診療Up-To-Date】メラノーマの治療選択における包括的がんゲノムプロファイリング検査

肥田時征, 加藤潤史, 井戸川雅史, 宇原久

皮膚病診療 ( (株)協和企画 ) 46 ( 1 ) 28 - 33 2024.01

＜文献概要＞ポイント ●包括的がんゲノムプロファイリング(comprehensive genome profiling:CGP,別名:がん遺伝子パネル)検査は,標準治療の終了した(または終了見込みの)固形癌患者が保険診療で受けることができ,現在5種類から選択できる.●CGP検査のエキスパートパネルで非承認薬や適応外薬が推奨された場合,その薬を使用するためには治験,先進医療,臨床研究などに参加する必要がある.●メラノーマでは,BRAFのまれな変異,融合遺伝子,KIT変異などが治療標的として検出される可能性がある.

Characterization of CD4 T-cell phenotype in human leukocyte antigen class II-positive acral melanoma.

Nayuha Shogase, Tomoyuki Minowa, Junji Kato, Kohei Horimoto, Sayuri Sato, Tokimasa Hida, Yoshihiko Hirohashi, Toshihiko Torigoe, Hisashi Uhara

The Journal of dermatology 2023.12 [International journal]

SJS進展型TENを発症した小児患者の2例

勝賀瀬なゆは, 菅裕司, 熊谷綾子, 小松彩友香, 小栗瑛実, 箕輪智幸, 宇原久

日本皮膚科学会雑誌 ( (公社)日本皮膚科学会 ) 133 ( 12 ) 2853 - 2853 2023.11

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