DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY

This department conducts research on host cells of infectious diseases using methods such as biochemistry, somatic cell genetics, and cell biology to provide scientif ic information for combating infectious diseases. Additionally, this department is appointed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan, as a laboratory for national conf irmatory testing of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) in livestock for human consumption.

LABORATORY OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES

Biochemical and cell biological studies on pathogenic prions. Biochemical conf irmatory test for TSE.

LABORATORY OF MEMBRANE BIOLOGY

Studies on the metabolism and functions of biological membranes related to infectious diseases using biochemical and genetic approaches.

LABORATORY OF HOST CELL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Studies on host cell functions in microbial infections and cell development for the control of infectious diseases.

LABORATORY OF PATHOLOGICAL BIOLOGY

Studies on the host cell factors related to pathology and response of infected cells.

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