Student written Research Laboratory Guidebook 2023Nagaoka University of Technology

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Molecular Biophysics Laboratory

Professor / KIDOKORO Shun-ichi  Assistant Professor / SAOTOME Tomonori

ProfessorKIDOKORO Shun-ichi

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Assistant ProfessorSAOTOME Tomonori

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  • "Biological nanomachine" Molecular design of proteins
  • Complex field of biological and molecular thermodynamics
  • Precise evaluation of the function and stability of biomolecules

Supervisor

Professor / KIDOKORO Shun-ichi
Prof. Kidokoro is a very student-friendly teacher. Even if you get stuck in an experiment or have anxiety in your personal life, he will give you advice.

Research Content

Proteins have different functions and stability depending on their structure (type, order, interaction) of amino acids, and play various roles in the living body. Our laboratory aims to establish technology for designing and developing new proteins with higher function and/or stability than natural proteins. Currently, we are focusing on evaluation and molecular design of the physical properties of industorial enzymes and a single-stranded DNA-binding proteins by making full use of a high-precision differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and spectrometer.

Differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)

A Day in the Lab

In our laboratory, the core time is from 9:30 to 17:30. Research activities are left to individual students, and each student thinks for himself and acts flexibly. In addition, every Friday, seminars, progress report meetings, and literature introductions by students are held. There is a lively exchange of opinions at this place, which is a valuable opportunity to deepen one's own knowledge.The atmosphere of the living room is peaceful, and there are various topics form research and chat.

Experiment

Thesis Subjects

  • (B)Development of low-concentration measurement method using molecular beacon for evaluation of binding between single-stranded DNA and cold shock protein
  • (M)Effect of product on activity of protein hydrolase savinase on small molecule substrates

The number of
PhD Graduates

3

Major employers of Graduates

  • JEOL Ltd.
  • Joetsu Starch Co.,Ltd.
  • AZ Science Co.,Ltd.
  • CANON IMAGING SYSTEMS INC.
  • JAPAN FINECHEM COMPANY,INC.
  • NAKABOHTEC CORROSION PROTECTING CO.,LTD.
  • ADVANTEC CO.,LTD.
  • OKINAWA PREFECTURAL POLICE
Writer : MEZAKI Taichi, Bioengineering
(National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College)