Natural compounds affecting cell differentiation

2018-1123-07
researcher's name
about researcher NAKAO, Yoichi Professor
affiliation
Faculty of Science and Engineering
research field
Biomolecular chemistry
keyword

background

●  Stem cells are attracting attention as the central existence of regenerative medicine.
    However many problems still remain in the mechanism of regulation of differentiation and its cost. 

summary

●  In vitro neural differentiation model using embryonic stem cell
●  Search for active compounds from marine organisms and foods

predominance

●  Unique library
●  Differentiation stage-specific activity

application/development

●  Regenerative medicine
●  Drug Discovery
●  Functional food

material

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posted: 2018/11/29