Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
We found that mycobacteria can grow utilizing hyaluronan (HA) as a carbon source. The expression of HA synthase in the was increased after infection of M. tuberculosis. We showed HAase inhibitor suppressed growth of mycobacteria in vivo.
All 2011 2010 2009
All Journal Article (14 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 14 results) Presentation (2 results)
Microb Immun 55(3)
Pages: 141-153
10031121453
Eur J Appl Physiol
Microb.Immunol.
Volume: 55 Pages: 141-153
Infect Immun. 78(6)
Pages: 2846-2856
120006984317
Eur.J.Appl.Physiol.
Infect.Immun.
Volume: 78 Pages: 2846-2856
PLos Pathog. 5(10)
J.Periodontol. 80(11)
Pages: 1845-1851
Jpn J Infect Dis. 62(3)
Pages: 182-186
Microb Pathog. 46(1)
Pages: 6-12
Plos Pathog 5
J Periodontol 80
Pages: 1845-51
Microb Pathog 46
Jpn J Infect Dis 62
Pages: 182-6