We are interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of allergic disorders. We are also searching for anti-allergic foodstuffs, which are able to prevent atopic eczema or seasonal pollinosis. Another ongoing project is to elucidate immune mechanisms involved in the establishment of liver transplantation tolerance.

email: skawa@  

Glycosylation, which is one of the posttranslational modifications of proteins, is involved in infection by pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, cancer and acquisition of drug-resistance. We investigate these biological mechanisms with detailed analysis of glycan structures by mass spectrometry.

email: minakano@