Peer-reviewed articles

1. Micro-sized droplet formation by interaction between dielectric barrier discharge and liquid

R. Watanabe, N. Sugata, D. Yoshino*, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 57, 23LT01. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/ad30af.

2. Hypoxia suppresses glucose‑induced increases in collective cell migration in vascular endothelial cell monolayers

K. Sone, Y. Sakamaki, S. Hirose, M. Inagaki, M. Tachikawa, D.Yoshino, K. Funamoto*, Scientific Reports, 2024, 14, 5164. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55706-1

3. Biological characterization of breast cancer spheroid formed by fast fabrication method

Y. Iijima, N. Uenaka, M. Morimoto, D. Sato, S. Hirose, N. Sakitani, M. Shinohara, K. Funamoto, G. Hayase* D. Yoshino*, In vitro models, 2024, 3, 19–32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44164-024-00066-3

1. Interstitial-fluid shear stresses induced by vertically oscillating head motion lower blood pressure in hypertensive rats and humans

S. Murase, N. Sakitani, T. Maekawa, D. Yoshino, K. Takano, A. Konno, H. Hirai, T. Saito, S. Tanaka, K. Shinohara, T. Kishi, Y. Yoshikawa, T. Sakai, M. Ayaori, H. Inanami, K. Tomiyasu, A. Takashima, T. Ogata, H. Tsuchimochi, S. Sato, S. Saito, K. Yoshino, Y. Matsuura, K. Funamoto, H. Ochi, M. Shinohara, M. Nagao, Y. Sawada*, Nature Biomedical Engineering, 2023, 7, 1350–1373. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-023-01061-x

2. Microfluidic platform for the reproduction of hypoxic vascular microenvironments

N. Takahashi, D. Yoshino, R. Sugahara, S. Hirose, K. Sone, J.-P. Rieu, K. Funamoto*, Scientific Reports, 2023, 13, 5428.

1. Stiffness of primordial germ cells is required for their extravasation in avian embryos

D. Saito*, R. Tadokoro, A. Nagasaka, D. Yoshino, T. Teramoto, K. Mizumoto, K. Funamoto, H. Kidokoro, T. Miyata, K. Tamura, Y. Takahashi*, iScience, 2022, 25, 105629.

2. Potential generation of nano-sized mist by passing a solution through dielectric barrier discharge

R. Watanabe, S. Tanaka, G. Miyaji, D. Yoshino*, Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 10526.

1. P21-activated kinase regulates oxygen-dependent migration of vascular endothelial cells in monolayers 

S. Hirose, Y. Tabata, K. Sone, N. Takahashi, D. Yoshino, K. Funamoto*, Cell Adhesion & Migration, 2021, 15, 1, 272-284.

1. CNC-milled superhydrophobic macroporous monoliths for 3D cell culture

G. Hayase*, D. Yoshino*, ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2020, 3, 8, 4747-4750.

2. Hydrostatic pressure promotes endothelial tube formation through aquaporin 1 and Ras-ERK signaling

D. Yoshino*, K. Funamoto, K. Sato, Kenry, M. Sato, C.T. Lim*, Communications Biology, 2020, 3, 152.

3. Microfluidic platform for three-dimensional cell culture under spatiotemporal heterogeneity of oxygen tension

R. Koens, Y. Tabata, J. C. Serrano, S. Aratake, D. Yoshino, R. D. Kamm, K. Funamoto*, APL Bioengineering, 2020, 4, 016106.

4. Mechanical regulation underlies effects of exercise on serotonin-induced signaling in the prefrontal cortex neurons

Y. Ryu, T. Maekawa, D. Yoshino, N. Sakitani, A. Takashima, T. Inoue, J. Suzurikawa, J. Toyohara, T. Tago, M. Makuuchi, N. Fujita, K. Sawada, S. Murase, M. Watanave, H. Hirai, T. Sakai, Y. Yoshikawa, T. Ogata, M. Shinohara, M. Nagao, Y. Sawada*, iScience, 2020, 23, 2, 100874.

1. Application of consistent massage-like perturbations on mouse calves and monitoring the resulting intramuscular pressure changes

N. Sakitani, T. Maekawa, K. Saitou, K. Suzuki, S. Murase, M. Tokunaga, D. Yoshino, K. Sawada, A. Takashima, M. Nagao, T. Ogata, Y. Sawada*, Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2019, 151, e59475.

2. Mechanical regulation of bone homeostasis through p130Cas-mediated alleviation of NF-κB activity

T. Miyazaki*, Z. Zhao, Y. Ichihara, D. Yoshino, T. Imamura, K. Sawada, S. Hayano, H. Kamioka, S. Mori, H. Hirata, K. Araki, K. kawauchi, K. Shigemoto, S. Tanaka, L. F. Bonewald, H. Honda, M. Shinohara, M. Nagao, T. Ogata, I. Harada, Y. Sawada*, Science Advances, 2019, 5, 9, eaau7802.

3. Early-stage dynamics in vascular endothelial cells exposed to hydrostatic pressure

D. Yoshino*, M. Sato, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 2019, 141, 9, 091006.

4. Oxygen-dependent contraction and degradation of the extracellular matrix mediated by interaction between tumor and endothelial cells

D. Yoshino, K. Funamoto*, AIP Advances, 2019, 9, 045215.

5. Migration of vascular endothelial cells in monolayers under hypoxic exposure

Y. Tabata, D. Yoshino, Ki. Funamoto, R. Koens, R. D. Kamm, Ke. Funamoto*, Integrative Biology, 2019, 11, 1, 26–35.

6. Local cyclical compression modulates macrophage function in situ and alleviates immobilization-induced muscle atrophy 

K. Saitou, M. Tokunaga, D. Yoshino, N. Sakitani, T. Maekawa, Y. Ryu, M. Nagao, H. Nakamoto, T. Saito, N. Kawanishi, K. Suzuki, T. Ogata, M. Makuuchi, A. Takashima, K. Sawada, S. Kawamura, K. Nakazato, K. Kouzaki, I. Harada, Y. Ichihara, Y. Sawada*, Clinical Science, 2018, 132, 19, 2147–2161.

7. Plasma generated in culture medium induces damages of HeLa cells due to flow phenomena

Y. Sato, T. Sato, D. Yoshino*, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2018, 51,12, 125402.

8. Fluid shear stress combined with shear stress spatial gradients regulates vascular endothelial morphology

D. Yoshino*, N. Sakamoto, M. Sato, Integrative Biology, 2017, 9, 7, 584–594.

9. Endothelial monolayer permeability under controlled oxygen tension

Ke. Funamoto*, D. Yoshino, K. Matsubara, I. K. Zervantonakis, Ki. Funamoto, M. Nakayama, J. Masamune, Y. Kimura, R. D. Kamm, Integrative Biology, 2017, 9, 6, 529–538.

10. Proliferation-related activity in endothelial cells is enhanced by micropower plasma

K. Suzuki, D. Yoshino*, BioMed Research International, 2016, 2016, 4651265.

11. Characteristics of plasma in culture medium generated by positive pulse voltage and effects of organic compounds on its characteristics

Y. Sato, T. Sato, D. Yoshino*, Plasma Sources Science and Technology, 2016, 25, 6, 065023.

12. Gas flow formation by plasma discharge on water surface

T. Shimizu, M. Hara, N. Kishimoto, D. Yoshino, G. E. Morfill, T. Sato*, International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science and Technology, 2016, 10, 1, 83–87.

13. Endothelial cell response under hydrostatic pressure condition mimicking pressure therapy

D. Yoshino*, K. Sato, M. Sato, Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, 2015, 8, 2, 296–303.

14. Development of low-temperature sterilization device using atmospheric pressure air plasma with circulating flow

D. Yoshino*, K. Nakamuraya, T. Nakajima, T. Sato, Mechanical Engineering Journal, 2015, 2, 5, 15-00187.

15. Haemodynamically dependent valvulogenesis of zebrafish heart is mediated by flow-dependent expression of miR-21

T. Banjo, J. Grajcarek, D. Yoshino, H. Osada, K. Y. Miyasaka, Y. S. Kida, Y. Ueki, K. Nagayama, K. Kawakami, T. Matsumoto, M. Sato, T. Ogura*, Nature Communications, 2013, 4, 1978.

16. Development of novel flow chamber to study endothelial cell morphology: effects of shear flow with uniform spatial gradient on distribution of focal adhesion

D. Yoshino*, N. Sakamoto, K. Takahashi, E. Inoue, M. Sato, Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2013, 8, 3, 233–243.

17. Design method of self-expanding stent suitable for diverse clinical manifestation based on mechanical properties

D. Yoshino*, M. Sato, Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology, 2011, 2, 4, 361–371.

18. Estimation of force on vascular wall caused by insertion of self-expanding stents

D. Yoshino*, M. Sato, K. Inoue, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 2011, 225, 8, 831–842.

19. Design method of self-expanding stents suitable for the patient's condition

D. Yoshino*, K. Inoue, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 2010, 224, 9, 1019–1038.

20. Understanding the mechanical properties of self-expandable stents: a key to successful product development

D. Yoshino*, K. Inoue, Y. Narita, Strojniški vestnik–Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2008, 54, 6, 471–485.

21. Shape design of self-expandable stents : influence of stent shape on mechanical properties

K. Inoue*, D. Yoshino, T. Ito, T. Masuyama, Journal of Japan Society for Design Engineering, 2007, 42, 12, 695–703 (in Japanese).