Research Center for Infectious Diseases
Lab. of Virus-Host Coevolution
Member
| Associate Professor | Takayuki Miyazawa (takavet∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp) |
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Research theme
Many viruses induce a variety of diseases in animals and humans; meanwhile, they are also involved in the hosts’ evolution. Mammals acquired various antivirals to counteract pathogenic viruses in the past, and these antivirals evolved through time. Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) occupy about 10% of mammalian genomes. New exogenous retroviruses arise from ERVs by recombination and induce diseases in the new hosts. On the other hand, certain proteins derived from ERVs are known to be involved in placental morphogenesis. In this laboratory, we aim to reveal the mechanisms of the emergence of new viral diseases and the process of coevolution between mammals and viruses.
Graduate Education
- Graduate School of Science
Students
- Doctor course 3, Master course 1.
Contact Information
| Person to Contact | Professor Takayuki Miyazawa |
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| TEL | 075-751-4814 |
| takavet∗infront.kyoto-u.ac.jp |
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