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K Hikami

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PubMed2000

New variations in human OX40 ligand (CD134L) gene.

We found three new variations in the OX40 ligand (OX40L, CD134L) gene and its 5' upstream region. -921 (G-->A) at 5' upstream region, -19 (C-->G) at 5' untranslated region, and 202 + 25 (G-->T) at intron 2 were identified. -921 (G-->A) and 202 + 25 (G-->T) were detected in a substantial proportion of healthy Japanese individuals and were considered to be single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). -19 (C-->G) was detected in only one healthy individual. There was no association between these variations and the presence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Arthritis, Rheumatoid↗
PubMed1990

Social transmission of food preferences in Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) after mere exposure or aversion training.

In Experiment 1, 3 mother-child pairs of Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) were given simultaneous choice tests between raisins and popcorn. The mothers and offspring showed different choice patterns. Cofeeding opportunities were then alternated with individual choice tests. In Experiment 2,2 other pairs were added. Each animal was again offered simultaneous choice tests between marshmallows and almonds. Food aversion conditioning was used to create different choice patterns for mothers and offspring. After cofeeding and choice tests, the differences in choice patterns disappeared in both experiments. The changes after contact with the other's eating pattern during cofeeding was as follows: foods consumed by either came to be eaten by both; foods consumed by both continued to be eaten by both; and foods consumed by neither continued to be ignored. The results provide evidence for social transmission of food preferences in this species.

Animals↗