Budget Amount *help |
¥4,420,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,020,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥1,690,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥390,000)
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Research Abstract |
To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of sporozoites invasion, we focused on RON2, the secretory proteins localized to rhoptries. First, we developed the sporozoite-stage specific gene silencing system by promoterswapping. Using ron2 silencing transgenic sporozoites, it is revealed that RON2 has important roles both in salivary glands and liver invasion. Furthermore, we have identified 6 other sporozoite rhoptry proteins.
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