Student written Research Laboratory Guidebook 2025Nagaoka University of Technology

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Laboratory of Glycobiology

Associate Professor / SATO Takeshi
  • Challenging to reveal the mechanism of the glycosylation.
  • Clarifying glycoprotein glycans function.
  • Contribution to life science and medicine.

Associate Professor / SATO Takeshi
Dr. Sato is very caring despite his busy schedule, and is always available for friendly consultation when students have questions about research and other topics. He is also a kind teacher who provides personalized support and accurate advice to each student.

Research Content

Glycan consists of monosaccharide such as glucose, which is an important material for life phenomenon. For example, ABO blood type is determined by difference of monosaccharide of the glycan terminal. In addition, it relates to various disease. It is well known that glycan structure changes in cancer cell compared to normal cell. Our purpose is contribution by applying to the field of life science and medicine by revealing the function of glycan and expression mechanism.

An experimental equipment for western blotting.

A Day in the Lab

Core time in our lab is 9:30-18:00. In experiments, students can learn experimental techniques such as protein experiments, gene experiments, and cell culture. In our lab, students are able to plan and conduct experiments at their own pace, which allows them to spend more time on their private life. Students deepen their knowledge and understanding through weekly seminars, where they report on the progress of their research and introduce English-language papers related to their research. Outside of research activities, events such as a welcome party for new students are also held.

Scene of experiment using cells.

Thesis Subjects

  • (M)Function of highly branched glycans attached to E-cadherin in A549 human lung cancer stem cells
  • (M)Transcriptional regulation of β4-galactosyltransferase 6 in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells
  • (M)Functional analysis of transcription factors that regulate human β4-galactosyltransferase 3

The number of
PhD Graduates

2

Major employers of Graduates

  • WDB EUREKA
  • TOA EIYO
  • Miyazawa
  • Chugai Pharma Manufacturing
  • Denka
  • CENTRAL
  • Mega Chips
  • Japan Blood Products Organization
  • Suzuhiro Kamaboko
  • TAKARA BELMONT
Writer : TAJIRI Ayaka, Materials Science and Engineering/Bioengineering
(National institute of Technology, Tomakomai College)