M. Shimoda

Enhancing amino acid productivity and profile in black soldier fly larvae through NAT transporter suppression in the excretion system

This study suppresses NAT transporters in black soldier fly larvae to increase amino acid content and profile, enhancing their nutritional value as an alternative protein source.

KSHV vIL-6 Enhances Inflammatory Responses by Epigenetic Reprogramming

This study shows that prolonged KSHV-encoded vIL-6 exposure reprograms chromatin to enhance inflammatory cytokine production through BRD4-mediated mechanisms.

KSHV uses viral IL6 to expand infected immunosuppressive macrophages

This study shows KSHV uses viral IL6 to expand infected immunosuppressive macrophages, aiding viral persistence and immune evasion.

Deodorize with Bugs: Inoculation with black soldier fly larvae alters the microbiome and volatile organic compound profile of decomposing food waste

This study shows that inoculating food waste with black soldier fly larvae reduces volatile organic sulfur compounds by altering microbial communities and metabolism.

Histidine-rich protein 2: a new pathogenic factor of Plasmodium falciparum malaria

This study identifies PfHRP2 as a pathogenic factor in P. falciparum malaria, showing cytotoxicity and suggesting EDTA as a potential therapeutic agent.