T. Matsuo

Changes in protein dynamical parameters derived from quasi-elastic neutron scattering spectra induced by coherent scattering: A molecular dynamics simulation study

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to assess the impact of coherent scattering on dynamical parameters derived from QENS spectra of proteins, finding up to 6% error.

Commensal-specific CD4 T cells promote inflammation in the central nervous system via molecular mimicry

This study shows that specific T cells recognizing commensal bacteria can cause CNS inflammation through molecular mimicry of host proteins.

Effects of heavy water on protein dynamics studied by molecular dynamics simulation: Focusing on dynamical parameters obtained by quasi-elastic neutron scattering

This study investigates how changing the solvent from H2O to D2O affects protein dynamics using MD simulations and QENS data, finding that isotopic effects are minimal at typical energy resolutions.

High temperature molecular motions within a model protomembrane architecture

This study examines molecular motions in model protomembranes at varying temperatures to understand their structural dynamics and flexibility.

The dynamical Matryoshka model: 2. Modeling of local lipid dynamics at the sub-nanosecond timescale in phospholipid membranes

The paper applies the Matryoshka model to study lipid dynamics in DMPC and DMPG membranes across different temperatures and instruments, showing reliable agreement with experimental data.

The dynamical Matryoshka model: 3. Diffusive nature of the atomic motions contained in a new dynamical model for deciphering local lipid dynamics

The paper analyzes QENS spectra using the Matryoshka model to characterize atomic motion dynamics in lipid bilayers, confirming model parameters through independent analysis.

The dynamical Matryoshka model: 1. Incoherent neutron scattering functions for lipid dynamics in bilayers

This paper develops a theoretical framework to model lipid dynamics in bilayers using the dynamical Matryoshka model, which accurately describes experimental QENS data and extracts dynamical parameters.

Cross-scale Analysis of Temperature Compensation in the Cyanobacterial Circadian Clock System

The paper investigates temperature compensation in the cyanobacterial circadian clock by analyzing KaiC dynamics using quasielastic neutron scattering and mutation studies.

Thiazoline-related TRPA1 agonist odorants orchestrate survival fate in mice

The paper shows that thiazoline-related fear odors induce hypothermia and metabolic changes in mice, enhancing survival in hypoxic conditions through immune and metabolic shifts.

The methyl cycle is a conserved regulator of biological clocks.

This study shows the methyl cycle regulates circadian and somite segmentation clocks across species, highlighting its role as a conserved metabolic regulator of biological clocks.