Biochemistry and Molecular Dentistry

Professor: KUBOTA Satoshi

Our major research subject is the biology of cartilage, which generates bones. Bone is a tissue that supports our body, holds our teeth and stores calcium. During our development, our skeleton is initially formed as cartilage, which is replaced by bone tissues along with growth. We are investigating what is happening, which genes and molecules are working therein with innovating research technologies, aiming at cartilage regeneration and skeletal growth control.

Keywords

chondrocyte, skeletal development, gene regulation, CCN family, noncoding RNA

Site

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/seika/index.html

Contact

Professor: KUBOTA Satoshi
E-mail:kubota1md.okayama-u.ac.jp