Akio Kihara

The paper identifies dihydroxy-enone-type protein-bound ceramides as the dominant class in human stratum corneum, distinct from mouse epidermis.

This study shows that Far1 is essential for seminolipid synthesis and male fertility in mice, as its knockout leads to infertility and altered lipid profiles.

The paper investigates brain pH and lactate levels in animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders, finding decreased pH and increased lactate levels as common features across multiple models.