Hokkaido University · 생화학·유전·분자생물학
Siddabasave Gowda B. Gowda 교수의 연구실은 생체활성 지질, 특히 FAHFAs(Fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids)와 스핑고리피드 등 신규 지질 분자의 생리적 기능과 그 기전을 규명하는 데 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 특히 Nrf2 경로를 통한 항산화 작용, 지방 대사 조절, 간세포에서의 지질 축적 및 산화 스트레스 반응에 대한 메커니즘 연구를 중심으로 진행되고 있으며, 비타민 E 유사 기능을 가진 지질의 생물학적 기여를 탐구하고 있습니다. 비타민 E 유사 지질의 생합성 및 기능 분석을 위한 새로운 분석 기법 개발도 함께 진행 중입니다.
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Branched fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) are a recently discovered class of biologically active lipids with anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. Despite the possible link between endogenous FAHFA levels and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), their possible function as antioxidants and the mechanisms involved in this are unknown. Here, we investigate FAHFAs' plausible antioxidant potential with reference to their effect on the Nrf2 levels, oxidative s
Fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) are a new class of endogenous lipids with interesting physiological functions in mammals. Despite their structural diversity and links with nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) biosynthesis, FAHFAs are less explored as NRF2 activators. Herein, we examined for the first time the synthetic docosahexaenoic acid esters of 12-hydroxy stearic acid (12-DHAHSA) or oleic acid (12-DHAHOA) against NRF2 activation in cultured human hepatoma-der
Insects such as Tenebrio molitor have been considered an alternative source of nutrition for animals and have also been adopted as human food throughout history, especially in Asia and Africa. Lipids are the second most abundant component followed by proteins. However, studies focusing on comprehensive lipid composition analsysis of these widely reared species are limited. The untargeted lipidomic analysis of yellow mealworm larvae ( T. molitor ) led to the identification of several lipid molecu
Seaweeds are a good source of bioactive lipids and are known for their nutritional benefits, making them a valuable food source. Despite their dietary significance and nutritional importance, there are limited reports on comprehensive lipidome analysis of lipids with antioxidant properties. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the lipid profiles of five commonly consumed Japanese dietary seaweeds using non-targeted liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS). A total, of 304 molecular spec
Sphingoid bases, which have a 2-amino-1,3-diol common functional group, are the structural backbone units of all sphingolipids. Recently, much attention has been focused on sphingoid bases because of their potentially beneficial bioactivities toward various cancer cells as well as their dietary interest. However, low abundance and the handling complexity caused by their amphiphilic character led to very limited research on them. Glutaraldehyde has two aldehyde groups, and it reacts rapidly with
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a complex liver disorder that can result in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, is the accumulation of fat in the liver seen in people due to metabolic dysfunction. The pathophysiology of NAFLD is influenced by several variables, such as metabolic dysregulation, oxidative stress, inflammation, and genetic susceptibility. This illness seriously threatens global health because of its link to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diab
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Sphingoid base derivatives have attracted increasing attention as promising chemotherapeutic candidates against lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Natural sphingoid bases can be a potential resource instead of those derived by time-consuming total organic synthesis. In particular, glucosylceramides (GlcCers) in food plants are enriched sources of sphingoid bases, differing from those of animals. Several chemical methodologies to transform GlcCers to sphingoid bases have already inve
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