Publications by authors named "F Okazaki"

Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain KCF3-3, isolated from the body surface of channel catfish, . The assembly revealed a chromosome size of 5,623,437 bp with an estimated 4,939 open reading frames.

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The cell walls of red and green algae contain β-1,3-xylan, which is hydrolysed by the endo-type enzyme β-1,3-xylanase. Notably, only marine-bacteria-derived β-1,3-xylanases have been functionally characterised to date. In this study, we characterised the enzymatic properties of a potential β-1,3-xylanase (BcXyn26B) derived from the human gut bacterium, Bacteroides cellulosilyticus WH2.

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The tumor microenvironment plays a pivotal role in cancer development. We recently reported that in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), adipocyte enhancer-binding protein 1 (AEBP1) is abundantly expressed in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), leading to CAF activation and inhibition of CD8 + T cell infiltration. In the present study, we investigated whether AEBP1 contributes to the destruction and atrophy of muscle tissues in OSCC.

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Here, we report the complete genome sequence of sp. strain CFS9, a potential fish probiotic isolated from the body surface of . The assembly revealed a chromosome size of 5,370,016 bp with an estimated 4,374 open reading frames.

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Article Synopsis
  • Scientists studied a gene in zebrafish that helped them understand changes in a body part called the neuromuscular junction, especially in mutant fish that couldn't move.
  • They discovered this gene is similar to other genes found in humans that help fight off bacteria and is part of a larger group of related genes in zebrafish.
  • The researchers found that this gene helps young zebrafish survive better against infections, especially when they live in clean environments without germs.
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