Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
Bifidobacteria (BI) enhance the host defense of C. elegans and bring the longevity and tolerance to infection. This study was to reveal what is the pattern recognition receptor (PRR) of the worm and which molecule of BI binds to the receptor for the probiotic effects. A gene was found as a putative PRR; knockdown of the gene made the worms susceptible to infection. Further studies are ongoing to examine if the gene codes the product working as a PRR directly and how the gene is involved in the enhancement of host defense.
All 2018 2017 2016 2015 Other
All Int'l Joint Research (5 results) Journal Article (3 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results, Open Access: 1 results) Presentation (12 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results, Invited: 2 results) Remarks (4 results)
Eur. J. Nut.
Volume: 57 Issue: 3 Pages: 1137-1146
10.1007/s00394-017-1396-0
食品機械装置
Volume: 54 Pages: 50-55
Virulence
Volume: 6 Issue: 8 Pages: 735-744
10.1080/21505594.2015.1094606
http://www.life.osaka-cu.ac.jp/cgi/pro.cgi?4102
http://nishikawa-lab.net/
http://www.life.osaka-cu.ac.jp/report/rep10.html