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Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, Volume 80, Issue 7 (2016)

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Establishment of cell surface engineering and its development
Mitsuyoshi Ueda
Pages: 1243-1253
Published online: 24 Mar 2016
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Functions of heat shock transcription factors involved in response to photooxidative stresses in Arabidopsis
Yukinori Yabuta
Pages: 1254-1263
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforFunctions of heat shock transcription factors involved in response to photooxidative stresses in Arabidopsis | Full Text | References | PDF (444.4 KB)
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The regulatory mechanism underlying light-inducible production of carotenoids in nonphototrophic bacteria
Hideaki Takano
Pages: 1264-1273
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforThe regulatory mechanism underlying light-inducible production of carotenoids in nonphototrophic bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (541.7 KB)
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Physiological function and ecological aspects of fatty acid-amino acid conjugates in insects
Naoko Yoshinaga
Pages: 1274-1282
Published online: 04 Mar 2016
AbstractforPhysiological function and ecological aspects of fatty acid-amino acid conjugates in insects | Full Text | References | PDF (275.1 KB)
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Secondary metabolites in plants: transport and self-tolerance mechanisms
Nobukazu Shitan
Pages: 1283-1293
Published online: 04 Mar 2016
AbstractforSecondary metabolites in plants: transport and self-tolerance mechanisms | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Functions, structures, and applications of cellobiose 2-epimerase and glycoside hydrolase family 130 mannoside phosphorylases
Wataru Saburi
Pages: 1294-1305
Published online: 31 Mar 2016
AbstractforFunctions, structures, and applications of cellobiose 2-epimerase and glycoside hydrolase family 130 mannoside phosphorylases | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Analytical Chemistry

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Effect of linker length between variable domains of single chain variable fragment antibody against daidzin on its reactivity
Gorawit Yusakul, Seiichi Sakamoto, Benyakan Pongkitwitoon, Hiroyuki Tanaka & Satoshi Morimoto
Pages: 1306-1312
Published online: 27 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffect of linker length between variable domains of single chain variable fragment antibody against daidzin on its reactivity | Full Text | References | PDF (309.6 KB)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor in the regulation of myoblast proliferation and differentiation
Fengyun Wen, Jin Zheng, Jing Yu, Mingju Gao, Sumin Gao, Yingying Zhou, Jianyu Liu & Zaiqing Yang
Pages: 1313-1320
Published online: 29 Feb 2016
AbstractforMacrophage migration inhibitory factor in the regulation of myoblast proliferation and differentiation | Full Text | References | PDF (504.5 KB)
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Inhibitory effect of Phalaenopsis orchid extract on WNT1-induced immature melanocyte precursor differentiation in a novel in vitro solar lentigo model
Takaaki Yamada, Seiji Hasegawa, Yu Inoue, Mayumi Kunita, Kazuhisa Ohsumi, Tsutomu Sakaida, Youichi Yashiro & Satoru Nakata
Pages: 1321-1326
Published online: 04 Mar 2016
AbstractforInhibitory effect of Phalaenopsis orchid extract on WNT1-induced immature melanocyte precursor differentiation in a novel in vitro solar lentigo model | Full Text | References | PDF (426.6 KB)
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Molecular characterization and expression of metallothionein from freshwater pearl mussel, Hyriopsis schlegelii
Chengyuan Wang, Junqing Sheng, Yijiang Hong, Kou Peng, Junhua Wang, Di Wu, Jianwu Shi & Beijuan Hu
Pages: 1327-1335
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
AbstractforMolecular characterization and expression of metallothionein from freshwater pearl mussel, Hyriopsis schlegelii | Full Text | References | PDF (531.8 KB)
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Catalytic improvement and structural analysis of atrazine chlorohydrolase by site-saturation mutagenesis
Yuan Guo, Panjie Zhao, Wenhao Zhang, Xiaolong Li, Xiwen Chen & Defu Chen
Pages: 1336-1343
Published online: 24 Mar 2016
AbstractforCatalytic improvement and structural analysis of atrazine chlorohydrolase by site-saturation mutagenesis | Full Text | References | PDF (250.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Effects of C-xylopyranoside derivative on epithelial regeneration in an in vitro 3D oral mucosa model
Atsushi Uenoyama, Ikuko Kakizaki, Aki Shiomi, Naoaki Saito, Yuko Hara, Taro Saito, Hisashi Ohnuki, Hiroko Kato, Ritsuo Takagi, Takeyasu Maeda & Kenji Izumi
Pages: 1344-1355
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffects of C-xylopyranoside derivative on epithelial regeneration in an in vitro 3D oral mucosa model | Full Text | References | PDF (781.1 KB)
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Analysis of the conformation and thermal stability of the high-affinity IgE Fc receptor β chain polymorphic proteins
Tomoyoshi Terada, Teppei Takahashi, Hajime Arikawa & Seiichi Era
Pages: 1356-1361
Published online: 04 Mar 2016
AbstractforAnalysis of the conformation and thermal stability of the high-affinity IgE Fc receptor β chain polymorphic proteins | Full Text | References | PDF (470.6 KB)
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A simplified vector system for visualization of localized RNAs in Schizosaccharomyces pombe
Tomoko Takeuchi-Andoh, Sayaka Ohba, Yu Shinoda, Ayako Fuchita, Sachiko Hayashi, Emi Nishiyoshi, Nobuyuki Terouchi & Tokio Tani
Pages: 1362-1367
Published online: 15 Mar 2016
AbstractforA simplified vector system for visualization of localized RNAs in Schizosaccharomyces pombe | Full Text | References | PDF (328.1 KB)
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Stalk cell differentiation without polyketides in the cellular slime mold
Yukie G. Sato, Teresa Suarez & Tamao Saito
Pages: 1368-1374
Published online: 24 Mar 2016
AbstractforStalk cell differentiation without polyketides in the cellular slime mold | Full Text | References | PDF (551.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Note)

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A single aldehyde group can serve as a structural element for recognition by transmembrane protein CD36
Satoshi Tsuzuki, Takahiko Amitsuka, Tatsuya Okahashi, Yuki Kozai, Shigenobu Matsumura, Kazuo Inoue & Tohru Fushiki
Pages: 1375-1378
Published online: 29 Feb 2016
AbstractforA single aldehyde group can serve as a structural element for recognition by transmembrane protein CD36 | Full Text | References | PDF (185.3 KB)
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Transforming growth factor-β1 induces cholesterol synthesis by increasing HMG-CoA reductase mRNA expression in keratinocytes
Takumi Yamane, Aimi Muramatsu, Mari Shimura, Kazuo Kobayashi-Hattori & Yuichi Oishi
Pages: 1379-1381
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
AbstractforTransforming growth factor-β1 induces cholesterol synthesis by increasing HMG-CoA reductase mRNA expression in keratinocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (165.7 KB)
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Gene expression pattern of glucose transporters in the skeletal muscles of newly hatched chicks
Saki Shimamoto, Daichi Ijiri, Mana Kawaguchi, Kazuki Nakashima & Akira Ohtsuka
Pages: 1382-1385
Published online: 23 Mar 2016
AbstractforGene expression pattern of glucose transporters in the skeletal muscles of newly hatched chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (170.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Characterization of an RNA receptor motif that recognizes a GCGA tetraloop
Airi Furukawa, Takaya Maejima, Shigeyoshi Matsumura & Yoshiya Ikawa
Pages: 1386-1389
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforCharacterization of an RNA receptor motif that recognizes a GCGA tetraloop | Full Text | References | PDF (210.8 KB)
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ERECTA contributes to non-host resistance to Magnaporthe oryzae in Arabidopsis
Toshiharu Takahashi, Haruki Shibuya & Atsushi Ishikawa
Pages: 1390-1392
Published online: 29 Feb 2016
AbstractforERECTA contributes to non-host resistance to Magnaporthe oryzae in Arabidopsis | Full Text | References | PDF (220.9 KB)
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Food & Nutrition Science

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Immunostimulatory effect of spinach aqueous extract on mouse macrophage-like J774.1 cells and mouse primary peritoneal macrophages
Momoko Ishida, Saya Ose, Kosuke Nishi & Takuya Sugahara
Pages: 1393-1402
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforImmunostimulatory effect of spinach aqueous extract on mouse macrophage-like J774.1 cells and mouse primary peritoneal macrophages | Full Text | References | PDF (494.1 KB)
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Naringin lauroyl ester inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced activation of nuclear factor κB signaling in macrophages
Hiromi Hattori, Hiroyasu Tsutsuki, Masami Nakazawa, Mitsuhiro Ueda, Hideshi Ihara & Tatsuji Sakamoto
Pages: 1403-1409
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforNaringin lauroyl ester inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced activation of nuclear factor κB signaling in macrophages | Full Text | References | PDF (390.9 KB)
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An ethanol extract of Ramulus mori improves blood circulation by inhibiting platelet aggregation
Jiyun Lee, Gayeung Kwon, Jieun Park, Jeong-Keun Kim, Soo Young Choe, Yoonhee Seo & Young-Hee Lim
Pages: 1410-1415
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforAn ethanol extract of Ramulus mori improves blood circulation by inhibiting platelet aggregation | Full Text | References | PDF (222.3 KB) | Supplemental
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Oral administration of Aloe vera gel powder prevents UVB-induced decrease in skin elasticity via suppression of overexpression of MMPs in hairless mice
Marie Saito, Miyuki Tanaka, Eriko Misawa, Ruiquing Yao, Kazumi Nabeshima, Kouji Yamauchi, Fumiaki Abe, Yuki Yamamoto & Fukumi Furukawa
Pages: 1416-1424
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforOral administration of Aloe vera gel powder prevents UVB-induced decrease in skin elasticity via suppression of overexpression of MMPs in hairless mice | Full Text | References | PDF (516.5 KB) | Supplemental
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5,6-Dehydrokawain from Alpinia zerumbet promotes osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cell differentiation
Momochika Kumagai, Takashi Mishima, Akio Watanabe, Teppei Harada, Izumi Yoshida, Kazuhiro Fujita, Masatoshi Watai, Shinkichi Tawata, Keisuke Nishikawa & Yoshiki Morimoto
Pages: 1425-1432
Published online: 04 Mar 2016
Abstractfor5,6-Dehydrokawain from Alpinia zerumbet promotes osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cell differentiation | Full Text | References | PDF (403.2 KB)
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A short-term zinc-deficient diet decreases bone formation through down-regulated BMP2 in rat bone
Takako Suzuki, Shin-ichi Katsumata, Hiroshi Matsuzaki & Kazuharu Suzuki
Pages: 1433-1435
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
AbstractforA short-term zinc-deficient diet decreases bone formation through down-regulated BMP2 in rat bone | Full Text | References | PDF (79.3 KB)
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Glucose-induced abnormal egg-laying rate in Caenorhabditis elegans
Eri Teshiba, Kohji Miyahara & Hiroyuki Takeya
Pages: 1436-1439
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforGlucose-induced abnormal egg-laying rate in Caenorhabditis elegans | Full Text | References | PDF (202 KB)
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Microbiology & Fermentation Technology

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Efficient production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from Pseudomonas mendocina PSU using a biodiesel liquid waste (BLW) as the sole carbon source
Wankuson Chanasit, Brian Hodgson, Kumar Sudesh & Kamontam Umsakul
Pages: 1440-1450
Published online: 16 Mar 2016
AbstractforEfficient production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from Pseudomonas mendocina PSU using a biodiesel liquid waste (BLW) as the sole carbon source | Full Text | References | PDF (374.8 KB) | Supplemental
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