Design of Biofunctional Molecules

Working at the interface between chemistry and biology, we are conducting interdisciplinary research into biofunctional molecule function in order to develop revolutionary new antiviral biotechnologies for use in agriculture and human / veterinary medicine. More precisely, we are conducting interdisciplinary research with using newly designed artificial biofunctional molecule including artificial DNA-binding proteins and enzyme — that has been developed based on knowledge of functions of biofunctional molecule. We hope to develop novel therapeutic molecules for various diseases including cancer and to save people from food crisis by creating agricultural crops which are resistant to viruses.