Publications by authors named "Fumika Ikeda"

The nuclear pore complex (NPC) is the largest protein complex, consisting of multiple copies of over 30 different nucleoporins. The interactions between the nucleoporins are critical elements for the NPC functions of the nuclear envelope in plant cells. In recent years, transient expression-based validations of protein-protein interactions have been widely used in plants.

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To understand the effect of increasing atmospheric temperatures on monoterpene emissions from mature trees, we measured the monoterpene emission rate, monoterpene precursor content, and the SPAD value of Acer palmatum, a mature tree grown at three different field sites. The annual mean temperature differed by intervals of 3 °C among the three sites from 10.6 °C to 17.

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In Western countries, gene alterations involving the CRLF2-JAK signaling pathway are identified in approximately 50-60% of patients with Down syndrome-associated acute lymphoblastic leukemia (DS-ALL), and this pathway is considered a potential therapeutic target. The frequency of BTG1 deletions in DS-ALL is controversial. IKZF1 deletions, found in 20-30% of DS-ALL patients, are associated with a poor outcome and EBF1 deletions are very rare (∼2%).

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