T. Nozaki

Tetraspanin-enriched microdomains play an important role in pathogenesis in the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica

This study investigates the role of TSPANs in Entamoeba histolytica, showing their involvement in protease secretion and adhesion through protein interactions.

The significance of social interactions in synchronized swarming flight in a termite

This study shows that synchronized swarming flight in termites results from collective decision-making and social interactions, supported by both simulation models and empirical experiments.

Mechanistic modeling of amyloid oligomer and protofibril formation

This study establishes a mechanistic model of amyloid oligomer and protofibril formation in bovine insulin using light scattering and kinetic analysis, revealing end-to-end association as the rate-limiting step.

Fruitless mating with the exes: the irreversible parthenogenesis in a stick insect

This study examines sexual reproduction in the Japanese stick insect Ramulus mikado, finding that rare males lack sperm and offspring show no paternal alleles, supporting irreversible asexual reproduction.

Phylogeographical evidence for historical long-distance dispersal in the flightless stick insect Ramulus mikado

The paper investigates historical avian-mediated dispersal in Ramulus mikado stick insects using molecular data, finding low genetic differentiation and identical genotypes across distant populations.

Cell type specific polyploidization in the royal fat body of termite queens

This study examines the relationship between cell type, queen maturation, and ploidy levels in the fat body of termite queens, finding that polyploidization is cell type-specific and associated with sexual maturation.

Seasonal movement of royal chambers: where are the kings and queens of temperate termites in winter?

This study identifies an underground royal chamber used by termite kings and queens during winter, showing it helps avoid cold temperatures and mortality risks.

Entamoeba histolytica EHD1 is involved in mitosome-endosome contact

The paper identifies EHD1 as a protein involved in mitosome-endosome contact in Entamoeba histolytica through immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, and live imaging.

Ploidy dynamics in aphid host cells harboring bacterial symbionts

This study quantifies ploidy levels in aphid bacteriocytes across their lifecycle, revealing dynamic changes associated with different phenotypes and developmental stages.

PTEN differentially regulates endocytosis, migration, and proliferation in the enteric protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica

This study identifies EhPTEN1 in E. histolytica and shows it differentially regulates endocytosis, migration, and proliferation through PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 signaling.

The kinesin KIF4 mediates HBV/HDV entry through regulation of surface NTCP localization and can be targeted by RXR agonists in vitro.

This paper identifies KIF4 as a critical regulator of NTCP surface localization for HBV/HDV entry and shows RXR agonists can suppress KIF4 to inhibit viral infection.

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A and its hypusination play an important role in proliferation and differentiation of the human enteric protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica

This study investigates the role of eIF5A and its hypusination in the proliferation and differentiation of Entamoeba histolytica, identifying key enzymes and gene expression patterns essential for parasite survival.

Organization of fast and slow chromatin revealed bysingle-nucleosome dynamics

The paper analyzes single-nucleosome dynamics in living human cells to reveal fast and slow chromatin domains, showing their dynamic organization through statistical analysis and a polymer model.

Bridging the dynamics and organization of chromatin domains by mathematical modeling

This paper uses mathematical modeling to link chromatin domain dynamics and organization by analyzing nucleosome movement in living human cells.