【Major Papers of the Laboratory】
・Human autologous serum obtained using a completely closed bag system as a substitute for foetal calf serum in human mesenchymal stem cell cultures., Cell Biology Internathional, 30(6), 521-524, 20060301

【Education】
Study on Periodontology (Graduate School)
Lecture about Periodontology (School of Dentistry)

【Research】
1. Study on therapies for periodontal tissue regeneration
We evaluate the effect of mesenchymal stem cells or neurotropic factors on periodontal tissue regeneration.
2. Study on disease susceptibility to periodontal disease
Some host factors are thought to be causes of special periodontal diseases. We examine the pathogenic mechanism of the periodontal disease using DNA, sera or neutrophils isolated from patients.
3. Study on diverse risk factors involved in periodontal disease
We examine the mechanism how various risk factors including an autoantibody, are involved in progression of periodontal disease.
4. Study on diagnosis for periodontal disease
We examine the periodontal disease related-biomarkers in saliva in order to make use of clinical diagnosis for periodontal disease.
5. Study on the prevention of periodontal disease
We develop the preventive therapy, particularly focusing on interaction between host cells and periodontopathogenic bacteria.
6. Study on the therapy for periapical periodontitis
We aim at the establishment of a new treatment for periapical periodontisis by regulation of host cell function and removal of bacteria.