Department of Virus Research
Lab. of Immune Regulation
Member
| Professor | Koichi Ikuta (ikuta∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp) |
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| Assistant Professor | Keiko Takemoto (ktakemot∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp) |
| Assistant Professor | Takahiro Hara (thara∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp) |
| Assistant Professor | Guangwei Cui (cui∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp) |
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Research theme
We elucidate the mechanism controlling the development and response of the immune system and the pathogenesis of immune-related diseases, focusing on interleukin 7 (IL-7) and related cytokines.
Our main research projects are as follows:
1) Control of DNA recombination of lymphocyte antigen receptor genes by IL-7
2) Differentiation and maturation signals of the IL-7 receptor (IL-7R)
3) Regulation of IL-7R expression during differentiation and response of lymphoid cells
4) Circadian control of dynamics and function of lymphoid cells by steroid hormones
5) Visualization and local function of cytokine-producing cells, in relation with metabolic syndrome and obesity.
Graduate Education
- Graduate School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate School of Biostudies
Students
- Doctor course 3, Master course 2.
Contact Information
| Person to Contact | Professor Koichi Ikuta |
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| TEL | 075-751-4012 |
| ikuta∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp |
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