From metal protein research to drug discovery

We are engaged in the following research.

1. Biophysical chemistry of gene expression control: cell nucleus dynamics
   “Zinc finger” proteins, such as transcription factors, control gene expression and play a pivotal role in life activities. Using the zinc finger protein, abundant in the human genome, as a probe, we are taking measures to understand biological phenomena such as cell nucleus dynamics at the molecular level, and designing molecules with novel functionality.
2. Creation of functional artificial proteins and their medical and pharmaceutical application
   Our group designs artificial proteins with excellent functionality in a living body from the viewpoints of physics, chemistry, and living organisms, and using these proteins, we work together with students to develop new research areas, such as clarifying life phenomena, and developing new chemical biology tools.