IKEMOTO Atsushi

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Affiliation

Faculty of Education and Human Studies  Department of Regional Studies and Humanities   

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Research Interests 【 display / non-display 】

  • n-3 fatty acid

  • Supplement

  • Health Food

  • Functional Food

  • Food resources

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Graduating School 【 display / non-display 】

  • 1990.04
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    1994.03

    Nagoya City University   Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science   Graduated

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Graduate School 【 display / non-display 】

  • 1996.04
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    1997.03

    Nagoya City University  Graduate School, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences  Doctor's Degree Program  Unfinished Course

  • 1994.04
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    1996.03

    Nagoya City University  Graduate School, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences  Master's Degree Program  Completed

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Campus Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2018.04
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    Now

    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Department of Regional Studies and Humanities       Professor  

  • 2014.10
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    2018.03

    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Department of Regional Studies and Humanities   Division of Regional Studies   Program in Regional Studies   Professor  

  • 2007.04
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    2014.09

    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Associate Professor  

  • 2005.04
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    2007.03

    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Associate Professor  

  • 2003.06
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    2005.03

    Akita University   Faculty of Education and Human Studies   Lecturer  

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External Career 【 display / non-display 】

  • 2001.12
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    2002.12

    University of Michigan, School of Medcine, Mental health Research Institute   Researcher  

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Research Areas 【 display / non-display 】

  • Life Science / Pharmaceutical hygiene and biochemistry

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Family and consumer sciences, and culture and living

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Qualification acquired 【 display / non-display 】

  • Pharmacist

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Thesis for a degree 【 display / non-display 】

  • Biochemical and Behavioral Evaluation of the Roles of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Phospholipid Metabolism in the Nervous System

    Atsushi Ikemoto 

      2000.09  [Refereed]

    Single author

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Research Achievements 【 display / non-display 】

    ◆Original paper【 display / non-display 】

  • The unique activity of saponin: Induction of cytotoxicity in HTLV-1 infected cells

    Wataru Shida, Yurika Tahara, Saki Morikawa, Kazuaki Monde, Ryoko Koga, Takeo Ohsugi, Masami Otsuka, Atsushi Ikemoto, Hiroshi Tateishi, Tsuyoshi Ikeda, Mikako Fujita

    Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry ( Elsevier Science )  91   2023.08  [Refereed]

    Research paper (journal)   Domestic Co-author

    Infection with the retrovirus human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) sometimes causes diseases that are difficult to cure. To find anti-HTLV-1 natural compounds, we opted to screen using the HTLV-1-infected T-cell line, MT-2. Based on our results, an extract of the pulp/seeds of Akebia quinata Decaisne fruit killed MT-2 cells but did not affect the Jurkat cell line that was not infected with virus. To determine the active ingredients, seven saponins with one-six sugar moieties were isolated from A. quinata seeds, and their activities against the two cell lines were examined. Both cell lines were killed in a similar manner by Akebia saponins A and B. Further, Akebia saponins D, E, PK and G did not exhibit cytotoxicity. Akebia saponin C had a similar activity to the extract found in the screening. This compound was found to enhance Gag aggregation, induce the abnormal cleavage of Gag, suppress virion release, and preferentially kill HTLV-1 infected cells; however, their relationship remains elusive. Our findings may lead to the development of new therapies for infectious diseases based on the removal of whole-virus-infected cells.

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  • Development of novel fermented foods utilizing the lactic acid bacteria isolated from primeval forest in Shirakami-Sanchi.

    Atsushi Ikemoto

      24 ( 9 ) 21 - 24   2020.09  [Refereed]

    Research paper (journal)   Single author

  • Akebia Seed Oil as Traditional Oleomaterials in Akita

    Atsushi Ikemoto

    Oleoscience   18 ( 3 ) 107 - 112   2018.03  [Refereed]

    Research paper (journal)   Single author

  • Antiallergic Potential of Food Components : Research on the Regional Edible Plants and Effect of the Food Improved in Essential Fatty Acid Balance

    Atsushi Ikemoto

      68   7 - 16   2013.03

    Research paper (journal)   Single author

  • Development of melanogenesis inhibitor using the edible wild plants in Akita

    Atsushi Ikemoto

      16 ( 8 ) 19 - 22   2012.08  [Refereed]

    Research paper (journal)   Single author

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    ◆University bulletin, Research institution【 display / non-display 】

  • Improvement of Coffee Functionality and Preference through Ripening Process

    Miyuki MORIAI and Atsushi IKEMOTO

    Memoirs of the Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University (Natural Science) ( Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University )  79   1 - 7   2024.03

    Research paper (university bulletin, research institution)   Domestic Co-author

  • Practice of Project-Based Active Learning through Fieldwork for University First-Year - Regional Development through Effective Utilization of Local Food Resources in Akita -

    Atsushi Ikemoto

    Bulletin of the Center for Educational Research and Practice, Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University ( Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University )  46   67 - 74   2024.03  [Refereed]

    Research paper (university bulletin, research institution)   Single author

    As a practice of project-based active learning through fieldwork in introductory seminar for regional studies, the required subject in the Department of Regional Studies and Humanities, we have conducted regional development activities through effective utilization of local food resources in Akita for 11 years from 2013 to 2023. A total of 93 students participated in the project, which had a different theme each year. The fieldwork took place in 7 municipalities including 11 regions in Akita Prefecture, with 23 partners including companies, agricultural organizations, local governments, public foundations, academic organizations, and public experimental research institutions. This paper presented an overview of the activities and reviewed the results of the fieldwork and active learning. We also discussed the relationship between education/research and the goal of utilizing local food resources, as well as the expansion of the food industry into local communities. We would like to continue to develop real projects with student participation in education while utilizing the results of our research.

  • Production of SHOTTSURU (Fish Sauce) by Short-Term Ripening Process and Changes in the Fatty Acid Composition

    Atsushi IKEMOTO and Yusei SUZUKI

    Memoirs of the Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University (Natural Science) ( Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University )  78   1 - 9   2023.03

    Research paper (university bulletin, research institution)   Domestic Co-author

  • Nutritional Cooking Characteristics of Akebia Seed Oil and Evaluation as a Dressing Material

    Atsushi IKEMOTO and Keiko SUZUKI

      77   1 - 10   2022.03

    Research paper (university bulletin, research institution)   Domestic Co-author

  • Polyphenol contained in Edible Wild Plant in Akita Prefecture and Analysis of Physiological Function of White Goosefoot (Chenopodium album).

    Atsushi IKEMOTO and Keiko FUJIMOTO

      76   1 - 8   2021.03

    Research paper (university bulletin, research institution)   Domestic Co-author

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    ◆Other【 display / non-display 】

  • Nutritional Properties and Processing Characteristics of Akebia quinata

    鈴木景子, 池本敦

    秋田大学教育文化学部研究紀要 自然科学(Web) ( 秋田大学教育文化学部 )  73   1‐9 (WEB ONLY) - 9   2018.02

    Akebia quinata is a naturally edible fruit and its seeds have been used as materials for edible oil at Akita Prefecture in Japan. However it is not well recognized to consumers owing to the limited information for nutritional properties and cooking method. Particularly its pericarp has not been utilized because of its bitter taste although it contains several functional ingredients such as antioxidants. In the present studies we developed the processing method of the pericarp of Akebia quinata to reduce bitter tastes. We also made new cooking methods and their availabilities were investigated in the lecture class for general citizens. The usability of Akebia quinata as health food materials was discussed to promote the consumption of the regional food resources.

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  • Akebia Seed Oil as Traditional Oleomaterials in Akita

    IKEMOTO Atsushi

    Oleoscience ( Japan Oil Chemists' Society )  18 ( 3 ) 107 - 112   2018

    <p>Seeds of <i>Akebia quinata</i> have been used as materials for edible oil at Akita Prefecture in Japan. Major ingredient of Akebia seed oil is 1,2-diacylglycero-3-acetate (DAGA). As compaired with triacylglycerol (TG), which is major ingredient of common vegetable oils, DAGA is hydrolyzed by lipases at lower rate. Therefore, DAGA is useful for prevention of both visceral fat accumulation and obese. To supply substantial amnounts of Akebia seed oil into the market, the cultivation of <i>Akebia quinata</i> have to be promoted in addition to the efficient use of its fruit and pericarp. We are working on these subjects through the industry-academia-government collaboration.</p>

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Books 【 display / non-display 】

  • Handbook of Neurochemistry And Molecular Neurobiology (3rd edition): Brain Energetics. Integration of Moleccular and cellular Processes

    Tetusfumi Ueda, Atsushi Ikemoto

    Springer Science+Buisiness Media, LLC  2007.03 ISBN: 9780387303666

  • Fatty acids: Physiology and Behavioral Functions

    Harumi Okuyama, Yoichi Fujii, Atsushi Ikemoto

    Humana Press Inc.  2001.07 ISBN: 0-89603-942-0

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Industrial Property 【 display / non-display 】

  • Flavorful green coffee with high antioxidant properties

    Patent

    Examination request：Yes

    Industrial Property No 特願2022-83413  Unexpectedly No 特開2023-164224 

    Application date： 2022.04.28

    Publication date： 2023.11.10

    Atsushi Ikemoto, Bunpei Takahashi and Miyuki Moriai

  • Hop-containing supplement

    Patent

    Examination request：No

    Industrial Property No 特願2020-066956 

    Application date： 2020.04.02

    Atsushi Ikemoto, Muniru Takahashi and Kiyomi Sato

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Academic Awards Received 【 display / non-display 】

  • Presidential Award, International Society for Fatty Acids and Lipids

    2000.06.09    

    Winner： Atsushi Ikemoto

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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 【 display / non-display 】

  • Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(C)

    Project Year： 2022.04  -  2025.03  Investigator(s): Atsushi Ikemoto

  • Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)

    Project Year： 2010.04  -  2013.03 

  • Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)

    Project Year： 2007.04  -  2010.03 

  • Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists(B)

    Project Year： 2004.04  -  2007.03 

  • Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research(C)

    Project Year： 1997.04  -  1999.03 

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Presentations 【 display / non-display 】

  • Nutritional properties of akebia seed oil which is traditional edible oil in Akita

    Atsushi Ikemoto , Yumiko Kimura, and Keiko Suzuki

    The 74th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science  2020.05  -  2020.05  Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science

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