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Kosuke Tokunaga
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"Development of gizzard smooth muscle in chicken embryos "
"Changes in the subcellular localization of Connexin43 (Cx43)
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Understanding how tissues and cells develop and maintain their normal functions is essential for improving livestock health and productivity and promoting sustainable meat production. Using chickens as a model, I study the mechanisms underlying the development and differentiation of smooth muscle in the gizzard during embryonic development. In particular, I focus on Connexin43 (Cx43), a protein involved in intercellular communication, and investigate the relationship between its expression and subcellular localization and the phenotypes of smooth muscle cells.
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Starting with the question, “Where do cells come from, how do they acquire their functions, and what determines their fate?”, I aim to deepen my research step by step. By incorporating insights from different fields, I look forward to discovering new questions and exploring new possibilities for research together with you all.