1. Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Department of Mycobacteriology, Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Disease, Tokyo 189-0002, Japan
2. Division of Regenerative Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Genetic Medicine and Regenerative Therapeutics, Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Biofunction, Tottori University Graduate School of Medical Science, Yonago, 683-8503, Japan
3. Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medical Technology, Teikyo University, Tokyo 173-8605, Japan