2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Mechanisms of the piRNA biogenesis in germ line cells
| Project/Area Number |
21770191
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Molecular biology
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| Research Institution | Keio University |
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Principal Investigator |
SAITO Kuniaki Keio University, 医学部, 講師 (30423396)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2010
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| Keywords | 生殖 / 生合成 / piRNA / ショウジョウバエ |
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| Research Abstract |
piRNAs associating with Piwi family proteins are essential small RNAs for germ cell development. In this study, I investigated how piRNAs are produced in germ cells using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. As a result, I have identified novel piRNA biogenesis factors and characterized the molecular functions of them. Thus, this study will contribute to our understanding of the characters of germ line cells.
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Research Products
(6 results)
