Laboratory of Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity (Nakaya Group)

Subjects:

1. Analysis of the molecular mechanisms involved in influenza virus (Flu) cytotoxicity and virulency.
2. Development of Pathogen Identification System by high-throughput “Next-Generation” DNA sequencer (RAPID system; Collaborative work).
3. Genetic engineering of recombinant Flu and Newcastle disease irus (NDV).

Published Paper

1. Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Induces Extracellular Ca2+ Influx, Leading to Apoptosis in Avian Cells.

   Mayo Ueda, Tomo Daidoji, Anariwa Du, Cheng-Song Yang, Madiha S Ibrahim, Kazuyoshi Ikuta and Takaaki Nakaya

   J Virol, 84 (6), 3068-3078, 2010.

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