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Furukawa Yasuo
Professor
Affiliation Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life
Discipline Life and Environmental Sciences/Basic Biology
Academic Degrees Hiroshima University Doctor of Philosophy
Hiroshima University Master
Research Fields Biology; Basic biology; Animal physiology / Animal behavior
Research Keywords ion channel / synaptic plasticity / neuro peptide
Comments We are interested in the structure and function of ion channels, which are membrane proteins permitting passive ion transport across the cell membrane. Ion channels are important determinants of neuronal excitability and plasticity. Currently, we are conducting research mainly on the peptide-gated Na+ channel and the voltage-gated K+ channels.
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Topic Living Organism/Plants and Animals
SDGs 4 Quality education 9 Industry, innovation, infrastructure
Educational Programs [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Integrated Arts and Sciences : Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences : Integrated Arts and Sciences
[Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Life and Environmental Sciences
[Master's Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Biomedical Science
[Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Life and Environmental Sciences
[Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life : Division of Integrated Sciences for Life : Program of Biomedical Science
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