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2002 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

Molecular mechanisms for expression of receptor and its related molecules in taste cells and selective synaptic formation between corresponding classes of taste cells and axons

Research Project

Project/Area Number 12470394
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Functional basic dentistry
Research InstitutionKyushu University

Principal Investigator

NINOMIYA Yuzo  Kyushu University, faculty of Dental Sciences, Professor, 大学院・歯学研究院, 教授 (50076048)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) SHIGEMURA Noriatsu  Kyushu University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Research Associate, 大学院・歯学研究院, 助手 (40336079)
MISHIMA Kazyo  Kyushu University, Faculty of Dental Science, Research Associate, 大学院・歯学研究院, 助手 (50117256)
SASAMOTO Kazushige  Kyushu University, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Associate Professor, 大学院・歯学研究院, 助教授 (30128029)
ISHIZUKA Satoru  Kyushu Institute of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Associate Professor, 工学部, 助教授 (40124804)
Project Period (FY) 2000 – 2002
KeywordsSynapse formation / sweet receptor / Leptin receptor / Gurmarin-sensitive receptor / db mouse
Research Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate mechanisms for genetic induction of selective synaptic formation between taste cells and axons and expression of receptor and its related molecules in taste cells by using mouse strains possessing combinations of sweet taste receptors (SwR), such as GS-SwR or GISwR, and nor mal and mutated leptin receptors (ObRs). The results lndicated that 1)among several different isoforms of both Ob-Rs and STATs (signal transduction related factors), Ob-Rb as the leptin receptor and STAT3 as the transcription factor would be most active and functional forms in taste cells. 2)the fact that strain with a conbination of mutated Ob-Rb and GI-SwR showed enhanced sweet preference and responses suggested that leptin modulation on sweet taste may be through activation of taste cells possessing the GI-SwR. 3)In mice with crush of the chorda tympani nerve, responses of regenerated nerve to sweet substances were recognized at around 3 weeks after crush. At this period GS was found in some of animals indicating early start recovery of GS-SwR. Reappearance of GS was varied among sweeteners, suggesting multiple sweet receptor systems even in GS-SwR.

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All Publications (10 results)

  • [Publications] Sugimoto K., et al.: "Ion channels and second messengers involved in transduction and modulation of sweet taste in mouse taste cells"Pure Appl.Chem.. 74. 1141-1151 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Lindemann B., Ogiwara Y., Ninomiya Y.: "The discovery of umami"Chem.Senses. 27. 843-844 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Kusakabe Y., et al.: "The neural differentiation gene Mash-1 has a distinct pattern of expression from the taste reception^related genes gustducin"Chem Senses. 27. 445-451 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Ninomiya Y., et al.: "Leptin and sweet taste"Vatam.Horm.. 64. 221-248 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Nishimuta K., Sasamoto K., Ninomiya Y.: "Neural activities in the substantia nigra modulated by stimulation of the orofacial motor cortex and rhythmical jaw movements"Neuroscience. 113. 915-923 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Ninomiya, Y., Shiiemura, N., Yasumatsu, K., Ohta, R., Sugimoto, K., Nakashima, K., Lindeman, B.: "Leption and Sweet Taste"Vitam.Horm.. 64. 221-248 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Kusakabe, Y., Miura, H., Hashimoto, R., Sugiyama, C., Ninomiya, Y., Hino, A.: "The Neural Differentiation Gene Mashi-1 has a Distinct Pattern of Expression from the Taste Reception-related Genes gustducin and T1R2 in the Taste Buds"Chem.Senses. 27. 445-451 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Lindemann, B., Ogiwara, Y., Ninomiya, Y.: "The Discovery of Umami"Chem.Senses. 27. 843-844 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Sugimoto, K., Shigemura, N., Yasumatsu, K., Ohta, R., Nakashima, K., Ninomiya Y.: "Ion channels and second messengers involved in transduction and modulation of sweet taste In mouse taste cells. Participation in the suppressive modulation of sweet sensitivity by leptin"Pure Appl.Chem. 74. 1141-1151 (2002)

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  • [Publications] Nishimuta, K., Sasamoto, K., Ninomiya, Y.: "Neural activities in the substantia nigra modulated by stimulation of the orofacial motor cortex and rhythmical jaw movements in the rat"Neuroscience. 113. 915-923 (2002)

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Published: 2005-04-19  

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