Cytokines play a central role in maintenance of homeostasis. Development of transgenic techniques has made it possible to directly analyze the functions of a particular gene in a living animal. We aim to find new therapeutic targets for inflammatory diseases and infectious diseases by investigating the roles of cytokines in pathogenesis using transgenic techniques.
Using gene-deficient mice, we are investigating the mechanisms of cytokine production and their roles in the development of infectious and inflammatory diseases.
SAIJO, Shinobu | Associate Professor |
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Fabio Seiti Yoshikawa Yamada | Assistant Professor |
MINAKUCHI, Junko | Research Promotion Technician |