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Ryusei Waizumi, Chikara Hirayama, Kenji Watanabe…·Hideki Sezutsu
This study identifies BmABCC4 as a key ATP-binding cassette transporter involved in flavonoid sequestration in the silkworm, enhancing cocoon protection.
Ryusei Waizumi, Chikara Hirayama, Shuichiro Tomita…·Hideki Sezutsu
The paper identifies LQGH1, a glycosidase in Bombyx mori that mediates quercetin uptake by deglycosylating quercetin glycosides, and shows its conservation and role in silk production.
Hirosumi Uchiyama, Yoko Takasu, Minoru Moriyama…·Mizuko Osanai-Futahashi
This study identifies a novel monocarboxylate transporter, 3OHKT, responsible for 3-hydroxykynurenine uptake in ommochrome pigmentation in silkworms and butterflies.
Ryusei Waizumi, Takuya Tsubota, Akiya Jouraku…·Hideki Sezutsu
The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of the silkworm strain Nichi01, improving upon previous assemblies and providing resources for further research and breeding.