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Wataru Kitagawa

Biomanufacturing Process Research CenterORCID 0000-0003-4432-013XUnclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Microbiology· 2

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1

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Kensuke IgarashiiD· 2 shared Souichiro KatoiD· 2 shared Hiro TabataiD· 1 shared Hiroaki NishijimaiD· 1 shared Isao Ftokichi Yumoto· 1 shared Kenta Fujii· 1 shared Kenta WatanabeiD· 1 shared Kyosuke YamamotoiD· 1 shared

Activity by Year

2026-2026 · peak 2/yr

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MicrobiologybioRxivPreprintJan 29, 2026

The significance of sukumo (composted indigo leaves) as a microbial source for traditional Japanese indigo dyeing

Souichiro Kato, Kensuke Igarashi, Shusei Kanie…·Yoshiyuki Ueno

This study investigates sukumo's role as a microbial source in traditional Japanese indigo dyeing, showing that mature sukumo and specific bacteria enhance dyeing performance.

DOI 10.64898/2026.01.29.702489

metagenomicsexperimental assay

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MicrobiologybioRxivPreprintJan 17, 2026

Metabolic diversity of microorganisms toward atypical sugar enantiomers

Hiroaki Nishijima, Kensuke Igarashi, Wataru Kitagawa…·Souichiro Kato

This study identifies microorganisms capable of catabolizing atypical sugar enantiomers, revealing metabolic diversity and ecological relevance beyond the traditional D-form preference.

DOI 10.64898/2026.01.17.700050

bacteria (other)metagenomics

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