KUROKAWA LAB

Lipid, Ubiquitin, & Cell Death

Welcome to the Kurokawa Lab

At Kent State University in Ohio, our research centers on lipids, ubiquitin, and cell death. We are particularly interested in how lipids, especially those derived from dietary fat, impact cellular homeostasis. We also investigate how protein modification by the small peptide ubiquitin regulates cellular functions. Although the lipid and ubiquitin pathways are distinct signaling mechanisms, their dysregulation can lead to cell death or various human diseases. We explore these critical questions using mouse models and a variety of molecular and biochemical techniques.

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