Myotube formation by fusion of myoblasts and subsequent elongation of the syncytia is
essential for skeletal muscle formation. However, molecules that regulate myotube formation …

… Masaki Tsuchiya and Tsutomu Miura are awardees of a research resident fellowship from
the Foundation for Promotion of Cancer Research, for the 2nd and 3rd term Comprehensive 10…

Lipids play crucial roles as structural elements, signaling molecules and material transporters
in cells. However, the functions and dynamics of lipids within cells remain unclear because …

Cellular lipid synthesis and transport are governed by intricate protein networks. Although
genetic screening should contribute to deciphering the regulatory networks of lipid metabolism…

We demonstrate the fabrication of microfluidic devices with three-dimensional flow channels
using stereolithography. The fabricated devices can generate monodisperse double …

Organization of dynamic cellular structure is crucial for a variety of cellular functions. In this
study, we report that Drosophila and Aedes have highly elastic cell membranes with …

Novel calcium ion (Ca 2+)-responsive hydrogels composed of designed β-sheet peptides
were constructed. As the novel designed peptide, E1Y9, has a Glu residue to interact with Ca 2…

OBJECTIVE: To explore whether polymorphisms in AhR, ARNT, and AhRR contribute to
endometriosis susceptibility and severity. DESIGN: Case control study. SETTING: Hospital. …

A microfluidic device with three-dimensional flow channels was fabricated by stereolithography,
and hydrophilic surface treatment of the flow channel was performed by coating the wall …

Cellular glucose uptake is a key feature reflecting metabolic demand of cells in physiopathological
conditions. Fluorophore-conjugated sugar derivatives are widely used for monitoring …