Publications by authors named "M Akutsu"

The transcription factor p63 is expressed in many different isoforms as a result of differential promoter use and splicing. Some of these isoforms have very specific physiological functions in the development and maintenance of epithelial tissues and surveillance of genetic integrity in oocytes. The ASPP family of proteins is involved in modulating the transcriptional activity of the p53 protein family members, including p63.

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In endoscopic endonasal surgery for anterior skull base lesions, maximizing the anterior sphenoidotomy in the superior part is crucial for direct visualization and creating a wide working corridor. Here, we describe a technique we devised that maximizes upper anterior sphenoidotomy while preserving the olfactory mucosa. Laryngoscope, 2024.

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Locust bean (Ceratonia siliqua) accumulates the galactomannan (GM) locust bean gum (LBG) in its seeds. LBG is a major industrial raw material used as a food thickener and gelling agent, whose unique properties mean that it cannot be readily replaced by other GMs. Whereas much is known about GM accumulation and the genes associated with GM biosynthesis in legumes, the genes involved in GM biosynthesis in C.

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  • Researchers studied phosphorus-doped aluminum nanoclusters (AlP) to understand their geometric and electronic properties using experiments and calculations.
  • They found that ionization energy for these clusters has a local minimum, indicating a special structure where phosphorus atoms are trapped inside aluminum (endohedral P@Al superatoms).
  • The study reveals that while the endohedral form is more stable when positively charged, the exohedral form (with an outside phosphorus atom) is more stable when negatively charged, highlighting differences in stability based on electronic configurations.
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