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UEHARA Norihisa
Research Interests
"Identification and Functional Elucidation of Bioactive Compounds from Insects and Their Parasitic/Symbiotic Microorganisms for Human and Animal Health and Well-being"
"Enhancement of Value Through Understanding the Mechanisms of Action of Functional Components Derived from Insects and Their Parasitic/Symbiotic Microorganisms"
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Insects, which play a central role in biodiversity, account for more than 60% of known species and are believed to have acquired unique metabolic pathways and compounds through evolutionary processes and adaptation to diverse environments. In this study, we will conduct comprehensive profiling of low-molecular-weight compounds across various insect species and their habitats using metabolomic analysis, aiming to systematically catalog insect-derived compounds. Building on these findings, we will explore and identify novel bioactive substances from insects and elucidate their mechanisms of action at the molecular level.
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By elucidating the unique bioactive compounds and physiological regulatory functions of insects, we aim to create high-value-added insect resources that contribute to the health and well-being of humans and animals, and to implement these findings in society.