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Maiko OKADA

Name

Maiko OKADA
Department/Research Field

Molecular endocrinology, Cell biology, Chemical biology

Research content
“Why does skin type differ from person to person?”
In our laboratory, we investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying skin functions, especially the regulation of sebum production, focusing on nuclear receptors and the effects of sex hormones and fat-soluble vitamins. We also explore novel ligands from plants and natural products, while applying nucleic acid technologies such as aptamers to develop next-generation functional cosmetic molecules and materials that address the diversity of skin associated with sex, age, and individual differences.

Research theme

1. Elucidation of the molecular mechanisms underlying nuclear receptor–mediated regulation of skin homeostasis and sex differences
2. Discovery of natural product–derived ligands and their application to the development of novel cosmetic ingredients
3. Creation of cosmetic functional molecules and materials using nucleic acid–based technologies
Research keywords
Nuclear receptors , Sebum regulation , Aptamers
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