Publications by authors named "Ryoichi Asai"

Transcriptome analysis revealed close relationship between solid-state cultivation and the transcriptional regulation of the genes on the non-syntenic blocks (NSBs), which were characterized by the comparison of Aspergillus oryzae genome with those of Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus nidulans. Average expression ratio of the genes on NSBs in solid-state cultivation was significantly higher than that on the syntenic blocks (SBs). Of the induced genes, the genes relating to metabolism, which are highly enriched on NSBs, most contributed to the NSB-specific induction.

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Well-differentiated liposarcoma (WD) acquires fully malignant potential when the histological progression named dedifferentiation occurs. This progression is supposed to occur in a time-dependent manner but this is still a debated issue. Clinically, the prediction of dedifferentiation for WD is very important from the therapeutic point of view.

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A technique for detecting Raphidophycean, a bloom-forming genus of algae, was developed using a specific DNA probe. The design of the probe was based on a sequence polymorphism within the small subunit (SSU) ribosomal RNA gene (rDNA) of this strain by using fluorescence polarization (FP) analysis and the BIAcore 2000 biosensor, which utilized surface plasmon resonance (SPR). The specific sequence in SSU rDNA for Heterosigma carterae was determined by sequence data analysis.

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We successfully developed a novel screening method for the acquisition of DNA aptamers. The technique selectively recognizes resorufin using on-chip screening in combination with an in silico evolution method. This method proved efficient for screening for DNA aptamers of single-stranded oligo-DNAs.

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