Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Yasushi Sako"
- Yasushi Sako's recent research primarily focuses on the roles of membrane lipids, particularly cholesterol and gangliosides, in various cellular processes, such as signaling, viral interaction, and membrane dynamics.
- His findings include the identification of how TRPV4-dependent calcium influx affects cholesterol dynamics at the plasma membrane and the mechanisms by which HIV-1 Gag protein targets cholesterol-rich domains during viral budding.
- Additionally, Sako has explored various molecular interactions in cellular signaling, including the influence of threonine phosphorylation on EGFR assembly and the relationship between NF-κB and transcriptional heterogeneity, showcasing the complexity of lipid and protein interactions in cellular function.