Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Tomoko Hosoda"
- Tomoko Hosoda's research primarily focuses on the interplay between diet, hormonal influences, and immune responses, particularly in the contexts of autoimmune diseases and asthma.
- A significant finding from her studies indicates that estrogen alters oral tolerance induction, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for treating rheumatoid arthritis through modulation of the immune system.
- Additionally, her work highlights the immunological impacts of diet-induced obesity on asthma, revealing mechanisms linking obesity with increased asthma prevalence, and the role of short-chain fatty acids in regulating inflammation in intestinal epithelial cells.