| Budget Amount *help |
¥18,070,000 (Direct Cost: ¥13,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥4,170,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥5,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,200,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥5,200,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,200,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥7,670,000 (Direct Cost: ¥5,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,770,000)
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| Research Abstract |
We found that dysphagia in elderly is mainly due to dysfunction of thermosensing TRP channels. In order to regenerate the function of thermosensing TRP channels, we developed methods to regenerate TRPV1 response using capsiate, non-pungent TRPV1 agonist, and red wine polyphenols, a TRPV1 modulator. By combining methods to regenerate thermosensing TRP channels, we developed a protocol to start eating more efficiently and safely in fasted patients with aspiration pneumonia. Using this protocol, the incidence of pneumonia and the number of febrile days for 1 mont h from the start of oral intake were significantly reduced.
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