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| 2024 | "Improvement in Epigenetic Aging Clock Induced by BioBran Containing Rice Kefiran in Relation to Various Biomarkers: A Pilot Study" Satoshi Kawakami, Ryo Ninomiya, Yusuke Maeda Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Jun 7; 25(12): 6332. doi:10.3390/ijms25126332 |
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| 2019 | “Fermented product of rice with Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens induces anti-aging effects and heat stress tolerance in nematodes via DAF-16″ T. Sugawara, T. Furuhashi, K. Shibata, M. Abe, K. Kikuchi, M. Arai, K. Sakamoto Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2019 |
| 2012 | “Kefiran Suppresses Antigen-Induced Mast Cell Activation” Tadahide Furuno, Mamoru Nakanishi Biol Pharm Bull. 2012; 35(2): 178-83. doi:10.1248/bpb.35.178 |
| 2010 | “Kefiran Reduces Atherosclerosis in Rabbit Fed a High Cholesterol Diet” Masashi Uchida, Itsuko Ishii, Chika Inoue, Yoshie Akisato, Kenta Watanabe, Saori Hosoyama, et al. J Atheroscler Thromb. 2010 Sep 30; 17(9): 980-988. doi:10.5551/jat.4812 |
| 2005 | “Effects of Kefiran-Feeding on Fecal Cholesterol Excretion, Hepatic Injury and Intestinal Histamine Concentration in Rats” Hiroaki MAEDA, Hiroko MIZUMOTO, Makoto SUZUKI, Keisuke TSUJI Bioscience and Microflora. 2005 Jun; 24(2): 35-40. doi:10.12938/bifidus.24.35 |
| 2004 | “Effects of an Exopolysaccharide （kefiran） from Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens on Blood Glucose in KKAy Mice and Constipation in SD Rats Induced by a Low-Fiber Diet” Hiroaki MAEDA, Xia ZHU, Tomotari MITSUOKA Bioscience and Microflora. 2004; 23 (4): 149-153. doi:10.12938/bifidus.23.149 |
| 2004 | “Structural Characterization and Biological Activities of an Exopolysaccharide Kefiran Produced by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens WT-2BT” Hiroaki Maeda, Xia Zhu, Shiho Suzuki, Kiyoshi Suzuki, Shinichî Kitamura J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Aug 25; 52(17): 5533-5538. doi:10.1021/jf049617g |
| 2003 | "Development of viscous polysaccharide kefiran production technology and functional food manufacturing technology using kefiran" Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., <edited by New Food Creation Technology Research Association, "Approach through carbohydrate engineering: Development of technology for multifaceted use of carbohydrates" ”, 126-139, 2003 |
| 2003 | “New Medium for the Production of Exopolysaccharide (OSKC) by Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens” Hiroaki MAEDA, Xia ZHU, Tomotari MITSUOKA Bioscience and Microflora. 2003; 22(2): 45-50. doi:10.12938/bifidus1996.22.45 |
| 11.2006 | "Effect of kefiran on foaming of RAW264.7 cells" 131st Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, 2011/3/28-31 Shizuoka Haruko Shinozuka, Itsuko Ishii, Toshihiko Toida, Noritaka Ariyoshi, Koichi Kitada |
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| 11.2006 | “Structure and functionality of mucilaginous polysaccharide kefiran” 11th Japan Dietary Fiber Society, Yokohama (Kanto Gakuin University) Hisayoshi Kato and Shuka (Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), Shinichi Kitamura (Osaka Prefectural University), Tomozoku Mitsuoka (Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo) |
| 12.2004 | "Properties of lactic acid bacteria fermented products produced using rice ingredients as the main medium" 9th Japan Food Factor Society, Awaji Island (Awaji Island Yumebutai International Conference Center) Hiroaki Maeda and Shuka (Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), Shinichi Kitamura (Osaka Prefecture University, Department of Agriculture) |
| 12.2003 | "Effects of extracellular polysaccharide (kefiran) on lipids, blood pressure, blood sugar, and constipation of kefiran" The 3rd International conference on Food Factors, Tokyo (City Center Hall) X. Zhu, H. Maeda, K. Omura, S. Suzuki, S. Kitamura |
| 11.2003 | “Development of production technology for mucilaginous polysaccharide kefiran and production technology for functional foods using kefiran” New Food Creation Technology Research Association Carbohydrate Engineering Division Research Results Public Presentation “Development of Multifaceted Carbohydrate Utilization Technology”, Tokyo (Kyoritsu Auditorium) Shuka (Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) |
| 6.2003 | “Physiological effects of exopolysaccharides produced by Lactbacillus Kefiranofaciens” International Symposium on Polysaccharide Engineering 2003, Osaka (Osaka Prefecture University) H. Maeda, X. Zhu, S. Suzuki, S. Kitamura |
| 10.2002 | “Physiological effects of exopolysaccharides produced by Lactbacillus Kefiranofaciens” American College of Nutrition, 43rd Annual Meeting, San Antonio H. Maeda, X. Zhu, S. Suzuki, S. Kitamura |
| 3.2002 | “Structure and physiological effects of extracellular polysaccharide produced by Lactobacillus Kefiranofaciens” Japanese Society of Agricultural Chemistry, Sendai Hiroaki Maeda, Shuka, Shiho Suzuki (Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), Shinichi Kitamura (Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Research and Development, Osaka Prefecture University, Department of Agriculture) |
| 9.2001 | “Structure and biological effects of exopolysaccharides produced by Lactbacillus Kefiranofaciens” 11th European Carbohydrate Symposium, Lisbon H. Maeda, X. Zhu, S. Suzuki, S. Kitamura |