Matcha Green Tea Exhibits Bactericidal Activity against and Inhibits Functional Pneumolysin.

is a causative pathogen of several human infectious diseases including community-acquired pneumonia. Pneumolysin (PLY), a pore-forming toxin, plays an important role in the pathogenesis of pneumococcal pneumonia. In recent years, the use of traditional natural substances for prevention has drawn attention because of the increasing antibacterial drug resistance of .

Endocranial anatomy of the ceratopsid dinosaur and interpretations of sensory and motor function.

is one of the well-known Cretaceous ceratopsian dinosaurs. The ecology of has been controversial because of its unique morphological features. However, arguments based on brain and inner ear structures have been scarce.