This study examines the symbiotic relationship between the nudibranch Pteraeolidia semperi and Symbiodiniacean algae, revealing its complex structure and bleaching processes.

bioRxiv · Apr 30, 2023 · PreprintCell Biology

G307S DNAM-1 mutation exacerbates autoimmune encephalomyelitis via enhancing CD4+ T cell activation

R. Murata, S. Kinoshita, K. Matsuda, A. Kawaguchi, A. Shibuya, K. Shibuya

This study shows that the G307S DNAM-1 mutation enhances CD4+ T cell activation and worsens autoimmune encephalomyelitis.

bioRxiv · Jun 8, 2022Immunology

MitoSearch: Construction of fish species composition database with environmental DNA using public databases

T. Ito, H. Mizobata, K. Yoshitake, S. Kinoshita, S. Asakawa

MitoSearch constructs a fish species composition database using environmental DNA and public databases to address issues with existing species distribution data.

bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2022 · PreprintEcology

Suppression of amyloid-β secretion from neurons by cis-9, trans-11-octadecadienoic acid, an isomer of conjugated linoleic acid

S. Hata, K. Kikuchi, K. Kano, H. Saito, Y. Sobu, S. Kinoshita, T. Saito, T. C. Saido, Y. Sano, H. Taru, J. Aoki, H. Komano, T. Tomita, S. Natori, T. Suzuki

This study shows that c9,t11 CLA reduces amyloid-beta production in neurons by altering BACE1 and APP localization, potentially protecting against neurodegeneration.

bioRxiv · Sep 13, 2020Biochemistry