Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Molecular Pharmacology and Its Applications to Drug Discovery and Therapeutics

Our laboratory analyzes various pathological conditions—including cancer, inflammation, obesity, muscle atrophy, central nervous system disorders, and brain injury—from the molecular to the organismal level. By elucidating the relationship between these pathological conditions and aging, we aim to establish new therapeutic agents, treatment strategies, and methods for extending healthy lifespan. 

Primary research areas 

1. Elucidation of novel mitochondrial functions regulating cancer and inflammatory responses

2. Development of anti-obesity drugs through the induction of beige adipocytes and elucidation of lipotoxicity

3. Elucidating the mechanisms of age-related muscle atrophy and developing therapeutic approaches based on skeletal muscle regeneration

4. Elucidation of the regulatory mechanisms governing glial cell activation

5. Discovery of novel therapeutics for brain injury targeting functional molecules in astrocytes