S. Taniguchi

Inhibitors of cannabinoid receptor 1 suppress the cellular entry of Lujo virus

This study identifies CB1 receptor antagonists as inhibitors of Lujo virus entry by suppressing viral membrane fusion and reducing infectivity in vitro.

Inferring the Demographic History of Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica) from Genomic Data: Insights for Conservation and Fisheries Management

This study infers the demographic history of Japanese eel using genomic data, revealing population bottlenecks and growth periods linked to environmental changes.

Waves out of the Korean Peninsula and inter- and intra-species replacements in freshwater fishes in Japan

The paper analyzes the phylogeography of four freshwater fish taxa in Japan and Korea, finding waves of migration from the Korean Peninsula replacing indigenous populations.

A highly attenuated vaccinia virus strain LC16m8-based vaccine for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome

This paper develops and tests recombinant vaccinia virus vaccines against SFTS, showing they induce protective immunity and are safe in mice.

Acibenzolar-S-methyl activates stomatal-based defense systemically in Japanese radish by inducing peroxidase-dependent reactive oxygen species production

This study shows ASM activates systemic acquired resistance in Japanese radish by inducing peroxidase-dependent ROS production, leading to stomatal closure and reduced bacterial disease.

Curvature-sensitive trans-assembly of human Atg8-family proteins in autophagy-related membrane tethering

This study investigates how human Atg8-family proteins, LC3B and GATE-16, mediate membrane tethering during autophagosome formation, revealing curvature-dependent differences in their efficiency.

Characterization of the untranslated region of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus S segment

This study investigates the functional roles of untranslated regions (UTRs) in the LCMV S segment, revealing their involvement in viral replication, transcription, and virulence, with implications for vaccine development.

A regulatory module controlling stress-induced cell cycle arrest in Arabidopsis

This study identifies ANAC044 and ANAC085 as key regulators of DNA damage-induced G2 arrest in Arabidopsis, showing their role in enhancing Rep-MYB accumulation and cell cycle arrest under specific stress conditions.

Therapeutic effects of favipiravir against severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus infection in a lethal mouse model: dose-efficacy studies upon oral administration

This study shows that oral favipiravir at 120 or 200 mg/kg/day effectively treats SFTSV infection in IFNAR-/- mice when started within 4 days post-infection, preventing mortality.