Tadayoshi Karasawa

Assistant Professor , Center for Molecular Medicine, Jichi Medical University*Profile is at the time of the award.

2025Inamori Research GrantsBiology & Life sciences

Research topics
Elucidating the regulatory mechanism of cell death with forward genetics targeting the lipid metabolism
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Summary
Necrosis was previously considered an accidental cell death. However, recent studies have suggested that necrosis can be induced as a form of regulated cell death (RCD), and necrotic RCD is involved in the progression of various diseases. Plasma membrane lipid metabolism is regarded as a potential target for the regulation of necrotic RCDs because they are characterized by plasma membrane destruction. In this study, we aim to identify the enzymes and lipid composition that determine the sensitivity of necrotic RCDs using forward genetics targeting enzymes involved in lipid metabolism.

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I am grateful for the opportunity to work on this project, which will provide new insights into how lipid metabolism regulates necrotic RCDs.

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