Kyoko Chiba

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Tohoku University

Japan

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Dr. Kyoko Chiba is an Assistant Professor at Tohoku University in Japan. Her research focuses on kinesin motor proteins and their roles in axonal transport, as highlighted in her recent articles. She investigates various aspects of kinesin activity, including autoinhibition mechanisms and temperature-dependent regulation. Dr. Chiba's work provides insights into kinesin-related neurological disorders and advances understanding of motor protein functions for human health.

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2024

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2020

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Lu Rao

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine

UNITED STATES

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SHINSUKE NIWA

Associate Prof

Tohoku University

JAPAN

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Articles (7)

Characterizing human KIF1Bß motor activity by single-molecule motility assays and Caenorhabtidis elegans genetics

The FHA domain is essential for the autoinhibition of KIF1A/UNC-104

Generation of recombinant and chickenized scFv versions of an anti-kinesin monoclonal antibody H2.

Insight into the regulation of axonal transport from the study of KIF1A-associated neurological disorder

Synergistic autoinhibition and activation mechanisms control kinesin-1 motor activity

A highly conserved 3<sub>10</sub> helix within the kinesin motor domain is critical for kinesin function and human health

Temperature-dependent activity of kinesins is regulable

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Lu Rao

SHINSUKE NIWA

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