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Original articles

2023

  1. Food- and vector-borne parasitic zoonoses: Global burden and impacts
    Advances in Parasitology 2023, 120, 87-136. doi: 10.1016/bs.apar.2023.02.001.
    Anisuzzaman, Hossain MS,  Hossain S, Hatta T, Labony SS, Kwofie KD, Kawada H, Tsuji N, Alim MA.

2022

  1. Ambivalent Roles of Oxidative Stress in Triangular Relationships among Arthropod Vectors, Pathogens and Hosts
    Antioxidants 2022, 11, 1254. doi.org/10.3390/antiox11071254
    Hernandez EP, Anisuzzaman, Alim MA, Kawada H, Kwofie KD, Ladzekpo D, Koike Y, Inoue T, Sasaki S, Mikami F, Matsubayashi M, Tanaka T, Tsuji N, Hatta T
  2. Mammalian and Avian Larval Schistosomatids in Bangladesh: Molecular Characterization, Epidemiology, Molluscan Vectors, and Occurrence of Human Cercarial Dermatitis
    Pathogens 2022, 11, 1213. doi.org/10.3390/pathogens1110121
    Labony SS, Hossain MS, Hatta T, Dey AR, Mohanta UK, Islam A, Shahiduzzaman M, Hasan MM, Alim MA, Tsuji N, Anisuzzaman.
  3. Research note on genetic analysis, pathology and vectors of echinostomiasis, a zoonotic helminth infection in chickens in Bangladesh.
    Poultry Science 101:101682 doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2021.101682
    Labony SS, Paul S, Alim MA, Hossain MS, Inoue T, Ritu SN, Alam MZ, Alam M, Kawada H, Hasan MM, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Anisuzzaman.  

2021

  1. Relationship between Eimeria tenella associated-early clinical signs and molecular changes in the intestinal barrier function.
    Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology 240:110321. doi: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2021.110321.
    Pham HHS, Matsubayashi M, Tsuji N, Hatabu T.
  2. Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Induces Cytokine Release and Cytotoxicity Mediated by the C5a Receptor on Rabbit Alveolar Macrophages.
    Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases74(4):　352-358. doi: 10.7883/yoken.JJID.2020.657.
    Harada S, Kawada H, Maehana S, Matsui H, Kubo M, Kojima F, Kitasato H, Katagiri M.
  3. Single nucleotide polymorphism leads to daptomycin resistance causing amino acid substitution-T345I in MprF of clinically isolated MRSA strains.
    PLoS ONE 16(1):e0245732. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245732.
    Nakamura M, Kawada H, Uchida H, Takagi Y, Obata S, Eda R, Hanaki H, Kitasato H.
  4. Reduction of macrophages by carrageenan decreases oocyst output and modifies local immune reaction in chick cecum with Eimeria tenella.
    Research in Veterinary Science 139:59-66. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.07.003. IF:2.534
    Ho DT, Pham HHS, Aota W, Matsubayashi M, Tsuji N, Hatabu T.
  5. Data from expressed sequence tags from the organs and embryos of parthenogenetic Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    BMC Research Notes 14(1):326. doi:10.1186/s13104-021-05740-3.
    Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Zhou J, Liao M, Battsetseg B, Boldbaatar D, Hatta T, Kuboki T, Sakaguchi T, Chee HS, Miyoshi T, Huang X, Tsuji N, Xuan X, Fujisaki K.
  6. Mitochondria as a potential target for the development of prophylactic and therapeutic drugs against Schistosoma mansoni infection.
    Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 65, e0041821. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00418-21. 
    Talaam KK, Inaoka DK, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Wada M, Saimoto H, Kita K, Hamano S.
  7. The antiviral immunity of ticks against transmitted viral pathogens.
    Developmental and Comparative Immunology 119: 104012.
    doi: 10.1016/j.dci.2021.104012.  
    Talactac MR, Hernandez EP, Hatta T, Yoshii K, Kusakisako K, Tsuji N, Tanaka T.
  8. Prevalence of Trichinella T9 in Japanese black bears (Ursus thibetanus japonicus) in Iwate prefecture, Japan.
    Parasitology International 80:102217. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2020.102217.
    Tominaga T, Aoki M, Biswas PG, Hatta T, Itagaki T.

2020

  1. Structural and biochemical features of Eimeria tenella dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, a potential drug target.
    Genes (Basel). 11, 1468. (2020) doi.org/10.3390/genes11121468.
    Sato D, Hartuti ES, Inaoka DK, Sakura T, Amalia E, Nagahama M, Yoshioka Y, Tsuji N, Nozaki T, Kita K, Harada S, Matsubayashi M, Shiba T.
  2. Natural Nodular Worm Infection in Goats Induces Eosinophil Extracellular DNA Trap (EET) Formation.
    Parasitology International 79:102178. doi:10.1016/j.parint.2020.102178.
    Anisuzzamana, Anas　A, Yasin MG, Labony SS, Md. Hossain MS, Begum N, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Alim MA.
  3. Schistosomiasis and hookworm infection in humans: Disease burden, pathobiology and anthelmintic vaccines.
    Parasitology International 75:102051. (2020) doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2020.102051.
    Anisuzzaman, Tsuji N.
  4. Fish-borne trematode infections in wild fishes in Bangladesh.
    Pathogens and Global Health 14:1-8. (2020) doi: 10.1080/20477724.2020.1727217.
    Labony SS, Alim MA, Hasan MM, Hossain MS, Islam A, Alam MZ, Tsuji N, Anisuzzaman.

2019

  1. Transitions in morphological forms and rapid development of the asexual schizonts of Eimeria tenella through serial passaging in chicks.
    Infection, Genetics and Evolution 75:103993.(2019) doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2019.103993.
    Matsubayashi M, Yamaguchi H, Hatta T, Kawahara F, Hatabu T, Iseki H, Yamagishi J, Isobe T, Teramoto I, Kaneko A, Kita K, Tsuji N, Sasai K.
  2. Characterization of an iron-inducible Haemaphysalis longicornis tick-derived promoter in an Ixodes scapularis-derived tick cell line (ISE6).
    Parasit & Vectors 12(1):321 (2019). doi: 10.1186/s13071-019-3574-9.
    Hernandez EP, Kusakisako K, Hatta T, Tanaka T.
  3. Snail-borne trematodiasis in cattle in Barind tract of Bangladesh, an overlooked problem.
    Japanese Journal of Veterinary Parasitology 19(2): 53-64.
    Rahman MA, Alim MA, Hossain MM, Yasin MG, Alam MZ, Hatta T, Anisuzzaman, Tsuji N, Mondal MMH. (2019).
  4. Characterization of the RAGE-binding protein, Strongyloides venestatin, produced by the silkworm-baculovirus expression system.
    Infection, Genetics and Evolution 75:103964.(2019) doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2019.103964.
    Tsubokawa D, Lee JM, Hatta T, Mikami F, Maruyama H, Arakawa T, Kusakabe T, Tsuji N.
  5. Tick infestation and hemoparasitic infections in cattle in selected areas of Bangladesh.
    Japanese Journal of Veterinary Parasitology 18: 26-34.
    Akter MTD, Alim MA, Md. Yasin MG, Haque MH, Farjana T, Hatta T, Anisuzzaman, Tsuji T, Mondal MMH. (2019)
  6. Characterization of an iron-inducible Haemaphysalis longicornis tick-derived promoter in an Ixodes scapularis-derived tick cell line (ISE6).
    Parasite & Vectors 12:321.(2019) doi: 10.1186/s13071-019-3574-9.
    Hernandez EP, Kusakisako K, Hatta T, Tanaka T.
  7. Novel characteristics of mitochondrial electron transport chain from Eimeria tenella.
    Genes 8:10.(2019) doi: 10.3390/genes10010029.
    Matsubayashi M, Inaoka DK, Komatsuya K, Hatta T, Kawahara F, Sakamoto K, Hikosaka K, Yamagishi J, Sasai K, Shiba T, Harada S, Tsuji N, Kita K.

2018

  1. Linguatula serrata, a food-borne zoonotic parasite, in livestock in Bangladesh: Some pathologic and epidemiologic aspects.
    Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports13:135-140.(2018) doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2018.06.001.
    Islam R, Anisuzzaman, Hossain MS, Alam Z, Islam A, Khan AHNA, Kabir ME, Hatta T, Alim A, Tsuji N.
  2. Positive phototropism is accelerated in Biomphalaria glabrata snails by infection with Schistosoma mansoni.
    Parasitology International 67:609-611.(2018) doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2018.06.003.
    Maeda H, Hatta T, Tsubokawa D, Mikami F, Nishimaki T, Nakamura T, Anisuzzaman, Matsubayashi M, Ogawa M, da Costa CP, Tsuji N.
  3. Glutathione S-transferases play a role in the detoxification of flumethrin and chlorpyrifos in Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    Parasite & Vectors 11:460.(2018) doi: 10.1186/s13071-018-3044-9.
    Hernandez EP, Kusakisako K, Talactac MR, Galay RL, Hatta T, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N, Tanaka T.
  4. Transovarial persistence of Babesia ovata DNA in a hard tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, in a semi-artificial mouse skin membrane feeding system.
    Acta Parasitologica 63:433.(2018) doi: 10.1515/ap-2018-0051.
    Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Hatta T, Okubo K, Sato M, Maeda H, Kume A, Yokoyama N, Igarashi I, Tsuji N, Fujisaki K, Inoue N, Suzuki H.
  5. Trematode infections in farm animals and their vector snails in Saint Martin’s Island, the southeastern offshore area of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal.
    Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 80:684-688.(2018) doi: 10.1292/jvms.17-0308.
    Yasin MG, Alim MA, Anisuzzaman, Ahasan SA, Munsi MN, Chowdhury EH, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Mondal MMH.
  6. Characterization and expression analysis of a newly identified glutathione S-transferase of the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis during blood-feeding.
    Parasite & Vectors 11:91.(2018) doi: 10.1186/s13071-018-2667-1.
    Hernandez EP, Kusakisako K, Talactac MR, Galay RL, Hatta T, Matsuo T, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N, Tanaka T.
  7. First detection and molecular identification of Entamoeba bovis from Japanese cattle.
    Parasitology Research 117:339-342.(2018) doi: 10.1007/s00436-017-5689-2.
    Matsubayashi M, Matsuura Y, Nukata S, Daizi Y, Shibahara T, Teramoto I, Matsuo T, Uni S, Hatta T, Kaneko A, Tsuji N, Sasai K.

2017

  1. Interleukin-13/interleukin-4 receptor pathway is crucial for production of Sda-sialomucin in mouse small intestinal mucosa by Nippostrongylus brasiliensis infection.
    Parasitology International 66:731-734.(2017) doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2017.08.004.
    Tsubokawa D, Ishiwata K, Goso Y, Nakamura T, Hatta T, Ishihara K, Kanuka H, Tsuji N.
  2. Venestatin, a new Ca++-binding protein from the parasitic nematode Strongyloides venezuelensis, is involved in the larval migration process.
    International Journal of Parasitology 47:501-509. (2017) 10.1016/j.ijpara.2017.01.008.
    Tsubokawa D, Hatta T, Kikuchi T, Maeda H, Mikami F, Alim MA, Maruyama H, Tsuji N.
  3. A cysteine protease from Spirometra erinaceieuropaei plerocercoid is a critical factor for host tissue invasion and migration.
    Acta Tropica 167:99-107. (2017) doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.12.018. Tsubokawa D, Hatta T, Maeda H, Mikami F, Goso Y, Nakamura T, Alim MA, Tsuji N.
  4. Initial development of Babesia ovata in the tick midgut.
    Veterinary Parasitology 233:39-42. (2017) doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.11.020.
    Maeda H, Hatta T, Alim MA, Tsubokawa D, Mikami F, Kusakisako K, Matsubayashi M, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Tsuji N, Tanaka T.
  5. Report of fatal mixed infection with Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia intestinalis in neonatal calves.
    Acta Parasitologica 62: 214-220. (2017) doi:10.1515/ap-2017-0026
    Matsuura Y, Matsubayashi M, Nukata S, Shibahara T, Ayukawa O, Kondo Y, Matsuo T, Uni S, Furuya M, Tani H, Tsuji N, Sasai K

2016

  1. Establishment of a novel tick-Babesia experimental infection model.
    Scientific Reports 6:37039. (2016) doi: 10.1038/srep37039.
    Maeda H, Hatta T, Alim MA, Tsubokawa S, Mikami F, Matsubayashi M, Miyoshi T, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Kawazu SI, Igarashi I, Mochizuki M, Tsuji N, Tanaka T.
  2. 2-Cys peroxiredoxin is required in successful blood-feeding, reproduction, and antioxidant response in the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    Parasite & Vectors 9:457. (2016) doi:10.1186/s13071-016-1748-2. Kusakisako K, Galay RL, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Hernandez EP, Maeda H, Talactac MR, Tsuji N, Mochizuki M, Fujisaki K, Tanaka T.
  3. Large-svale one-year survey of Trichinella spp. infection in wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Japan.
    Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases 70:219-220. (2016) doi: 10.7883/yoken.JJID.2016.258
    Hatta T, Imamura K, Yamamoto T, Matsubayashi M, Tsuji N, Tsutsui T.
  4. Identification of Eimeria acervulina conoid antigen using chicken monoclonal antibody.
    Parasitology Research 115:4123-4128. (2016) doi:10.1007/s00436-016-5185-0
    Matsubayashi M, Minoura C, Kimura S, Tani H, Furuya M, Lillehoj HS, Matsuda H, Takenaka S, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Sasai K.
  5. Transcriptional profiles of virulent and precocious strains of Eimeria tenella at sporozoite stage; novel biological insight into attenuated asexual development.
    Infection, Genetics and Evolution 40: 54-62. (2016) doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2016.02.021
    Matsubayashi M, Kawahara K, Hatta T, Yamagishi J, Miyoshi T, Anisuzzaman, Sasai K, Isobe T, Kita K, Tsuji N.
  6. Functional analysis of recombinant 2-Cys peroxiredoxin from the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    Insect Molecular Biology 25:16-23. (2016)　doi: 10.1111/imb.12193.
    Kusakisako K, Masatani T, Miyata T, Galay RL, Maeda H, Talactac MR, Tsuji N, Mochizuki M, Fujisaki K, Tanaka T.
  7. Virucidal activity of Haemaphysalis longicornis longicin P4 peptide against tick-borne encephalitis virus surrogate Langat virus.
    Parasite & Vectors 9:59. (2016) doi:10.1186/s13071-016-1344-5.
    Talactac MR, Yoshii K, Maeda H, Kusakisako K, Hernandez EP, Tsuji N, Fujisaki K, Galay RL, Tanaka T, Mochizuki M.
  8. Collection methods of trematode eggs using experimental animal models.
    Parasitology Internatinal 65:584-587. (2016) doi: 10.1016/j.parint. Tsubokawa D, Sugiyama H, Mikami F, Shibata K, Shibahara T, Fukuda K, Takamiya S, Yamasaki H, Nakamura T, Tsuji N.
  9. Emergence of multi-acaricide resistant Rhipicephalus ticks and its implication on chemical tick control in Uganda.
    Parasit & Vectors 9:04. (2016) doi: 10.1186/s13071-015-1278-3.Vudriko P, Okwee-Acai J, Tayebwa DS, Byaruhanga J, Kakooza S, Wampande E, Omara R, Muhindo JB, Tweyongyere R, Owiny DO, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Umemiya-Shirafuji, R, Xuan X, Kanameda M, Fujisaki K, Suzuki H

2015

  1. Longistatin in tick-saliva targets RAGE.
    Oncotarget 34:35133-35134. (2015) doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.6032
    Anisuzzaman, Alim MA, Tsuji N.
  2. nduction of Sd(a)-sialomucin and sulfated H-sulfomucin in mouse small intestinal mucosa by infection with parasitic helminth.
    Exp Parasitol. 153:165-173. (2015) doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2015.03.008. Tsubokawa D, Ishiwata K, Goso Y, Yokoyama T, Kanuka H, Ishihara K, Nakamura T, Tsuji N
  3. Update to the Full-parasites database brings a multitude of new transcriptomic data for apicomplexan parasites.
    Nucleic Acids Research 43: D631-6. (2015) doi: 10.1093/nar/gku1240. Jąkalski, M, Wakaguri H, Kischka T, Nishikawa Y, Kawazu S, Matsubayashi M, Kawahara F, Tsuji N, Cao S, Sunaga F, Xuan X, Okubo K, Igarashi I, Tuda J, Mongan A, Eshita Y, Maeda R, Makałowski W, Suzuki Y, Yamagishi J.

2014

  1. Evaluation and comparison of the potential of two ferritins as anti-tick vaccines against Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    Parasit & Vectors 7:482. (2014) doi:10. 1186/s13071-014-0482-x
    Galay RL, Miyata T, Maeda H, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Kusakisako K, Tsuji N, Mochizuki M, Fujisaki K, Tanaka T.
  2. Longistatin in tick saliva blocks advanced glycation end-product receptor activation.
    Journal of Clinical Investigation 124:4429–4444. (2014) doi:10.1172/JCI74917.
    Anisuzzaman, Hatta T, Miyoshi T, Matsubayashi M, Islam MK, Alim MA, Anas MA, Hasan MM, Matsumoto Y, Yamamoto Y, Yamamoto H, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.
  3. Two kinds of ferritin protect ixodid ticks from iron overload and consequent oxidative stress. PLoS One 9:e90661. (2014) doi: 10.1371/journal. pone. 0090661.
    Galay RL, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Bacolod ET, Maeda H, Kusakisako K, Koyama J, Tsuji N, Mochizuki M, Fujisaki K, Tanaka T.
  4. Expression analysis of autophagy-related genes in the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    Veterinary Parasitology 201:169-175. (2014) doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2014.01.024.
    Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Galay RL, Maeda H, Kawano S, Tanaka T, Fukumoto S, SuzukiH, Tsuji N, Fujisaki K.
  5. Localization of Eimeripain, an Eimeria tenella Cathepsin B-Like Cysteine Protease, during Asexual and Sexual Intracellular Development in Chicken Ceca.
    Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 76:531-537. (2014) doi:10.1292/jvms.13-0509.
    Matsubayashi M, Hatta T, Miyoshi T, Anisuzzaman, Sasai K, Yamaji K, Shimura K, Isobe T, Kita K, Tsuji N.
  6. Evaluation of bifidobacterial adhesion to acidic sugar chains of porcine colonic mucins.
    Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 78:1444-1451. (2014) doi:10.1080/09168451.2014.918491. Nishiyama K, Kawanabe A, Miyauchi H, Abe F, Tsubokawa D, Ishihara K, Yamamoto Y, Mukai T.

2013

  1. High-throughput RNA sequencing profiles and transcriptional evidence of aerobic respiratory enzymes in sporulating oocysts and sporozoites of Eimeria tenella.
    Infection, Genetics and Evolution 18C: 269-276. (2013) doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2013.06.002. Epub 2013 Jun 11.
    Matsubayashi M, Hatta T, Miyoshi T, Anisuzzaman, Sasai K, Shimura K, Isobe T, Kita K, Tsuji N.
  2. HlCPL-A, a cathepsin L-like cysteine protease from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis, modulated midgut proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors during blood meal digestion.
    Infection, Genetics and Evolution 16C: 206-211. (2013) doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2013.01.018.
    Yamaji K, Miyoshi T, Hatta T, Matsubayashi M, Alim MA, Anisuzzaman, Kushibiki S, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.   
  3. Longistatin, an EF-Hand Ca(2+)-Binding Protein from Vector Tick: Identification, Purification, and Characterization.
    Methods in Molecular Biology 963: 127-146. (2013) doi:10.1007/978-1-62703-230-8_9.
    Anisuzzaman, Islam MK, Alim MA, Tsuji N.
  4. Cloning and characterization of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 subunits from Ascaris suum – A parasitic nematode highly adapted to changes of oxygen conditions during its life cycle.
    Gene 516:39-47. (2013) doi:10.1016/j.gene.2012.12.025.
    Goto M, Amino H, Nakajima M, Tsuji N, Sakamoto K, Kita K.
  5. Identification and characterization of sulfated carbohydrate-binding protein from Lactobacillus reuteri.
    PLoS One 8:e83703. (2013) doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0083703.
    Nishiyama K, Ochiai A, Tsubokawa D, Ishihara K, Yamamoto Y, Mukai T.

2012

  1. Novel type of linear mitochondrial genomes with dual flip-flop inversion system in apicomplexan parasites, Babesia microti and Babesia rodhaini.
    BMC Genomics 13: 622. (2012) doi:10.1186/1471-2164-13-622
    Hikosaka K, Tsuji N, Watanabe YI, Kishine H, Horii T, Igarashi I, Kita K, Tanabe K.
  2. A hemocyte-derived Kunitz-BPTI-type chymotrypsin inhibitor, HlChI, from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis, plays regulatory functions in tick blood-feeding processes.
    Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 42: 925-934. (2012) doi: 10.1016/j.ibmb.2012.09.005.
    Alim MA, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Matsubayashi M, Fujisaki K. Tsuji N.
  3. Quantitative PCR-based parasite burden estimation of Babesia gibsoni in the vector tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis (Acari: Ixodidae), fed on an experimentally pre-infected dog.
    Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 75:1-6. (2012) doi:org/10.1292/jvms.12-0175.
    Hatta T, Matsubayashi M, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Alim MA, Anisuzzaman, Yamaji K, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.
  4. Synchronous development of Eimeria tenella in chicken ceca and utility of laser microdissection for purification of single stage schizont RNA.
    Parasitology 139:1553-1561. (2012). doi:10.1017/S0031182012001072
    Matsubayashi M, Hatta T, Miyoshi T, Anisuzzaman, Alim MA, Yamaji K, Shimura K, Isobe T, Tsuji N.
  5. Semi-artificial mouse skin membrane feeding technique for adult tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis. Parasit & Vectors 15: 263. (2012) doi:10.1186/1756-3305-5-263.
    Hatta T, Miyoshi T, Matsubayashi M, Islam MK, Alim MA, Uzzaman A, Yamaji K, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.
  6. Tick Longicin Implicated in the Arthropod Transmission of Toxoplasma gondii (2012).
    Veterinary Science & Technology 3:112. (2012).doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000112
    Tanaka T, Maeda H, Galay RL, Boldbattar D, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Suzuki H, Xuan X, Tsuji N. Fujisaki K
  7. Anti-babesial activity of a potent peptide fragment derived from longicin of Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    Tropical Animal Health and Production 44: 343-348. (2012) doi:0.1007/s11250-011-0027-7.
    Galay RL, Maeda H, Aung KM, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Xuan X, Igarashi I, Tsuji N, Tanaka T, Fujisaki K.
  8. Scavenger receptor mediates systemic RNA interference in ticks.
    PLoS One 6:e28407. (2012) doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0033504.
    Aung KM, Boldbaatar D, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Liao M, Tsuji N, Xuenan X, Suzuki H, Galay RL,Tanaka T, Fujisaki K.
  9. Parasiticidal activity of Haemaphysalis longicornis longicin P4 peptide against Toxoplasma gondii. Peptides 34: 242-250. (2012) doi:10.1016/j.peptides.2011.07.027.
    Tanaka T, Maeda H, Matsuo T, Boldbattar D, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Kume A, Suzuki H, Xuan X, Tsuji N, Fujisaki K.

2011

  1. Longistatin, a salivary-gland proteinfrom the disease vector tickwith two calmodulin-like domains, functions as a serine protease.
    Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology 182: 45-53. (2011) doi:10.1016/j.molbiopara.2011.12.002.
    Anisuzzaman, Islam MK., Alim MA. Alim, Miyoshi T, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Matsumoto Y, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.
  2. Longistatin, a novel plasminogen activator from vector ticks, is resistant to plasminogen activator inhibitor-1.
    Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 413: 599-604. (2011). doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2011.09.009.
    Anisuzzaman, Islam MK, Alim MA, Miyoshi T, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Matsumoto Y, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.
  3. Longistatin, a plasminogen activator, is key to the availability of blood-meals for ixodid ticks. PLoS Pathogens 7: e1001312. (2011) doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1001312.
    Anisuzzaman, Islam MK, Alim MA, Miyoshi T, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Matsumoto Y, Fujisaki K, Tsuji N.

2010〜2005

  1. Hlcyst-1 and Hlcyst-2 are potential inhibitors of HlCPL-A in the midgut of the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    J Vet Med Sci. 72, 599-604. (2010).
    Yamaji K, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Hatta T, Alim MA, Anisuzzaman, Kushibiki S, Fujisaki K.
  2. Divergence of the mitochondrial genome structure in the genera Babesia and Theileria, parasites in Apicomplexa.
    Mol Biol Evol. 27, 1107-1116. (2010).
    Hikosaka K, Watanabe Y, Tsuji N, Kita K, Kishine H, Arisue N, Palacpac NMQ, Kawazu S, Sawai H, Horii T, Igarashi I, Tanabe K.
  3. Leucine aminopeptidase, HlLAP, from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis, plays vital roles in the development of oocytes.
    Parasitol Int. 59, 286-289. (2010)
    Hatta T, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Alim MA, Yamaji K, Anisuzzaman, Fujisaki K.
  4. Longistatin, a novel EF-hand protein from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis, is a potent plasminogen activator and is required for anticoagulation of host blood-meals.
    Int J Parasitol. 40, 721-729.
    (2010)Anisuzzaman, M. Islam MK, Miyoshi T, Alim MA, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Matsumoto Y, Fujisaki K,  Tsuji N.
  5. A Kunitz-type trypsin inhibitor from the midgut of the ixodid tick and its endogenous target serine proteinase.
    Mol Biochem Parasitol. 170, 112-115. (2010)
    Miyoshi T, Tsuji N, Islam MK, Alim MA, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Anisuzzaman, Fujisaki K.
  6. Structural characterization and cytolytic activity of a potent antimicrobial motif in longicin, a defensin-like peptide in the tick Haemaphysalis longicornis.
    J Vet Med Sci. 72, 149-156. (2010)
    Rahman M, Tsuji N, Boldbaatar D, Battur B, Liao M, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, You M, Tanaka T, Fujisaki K.
  7. Malaria ookinete surface protein-based vaccination via the intranasal route completely blocks parasite transmission both in passive and active vaccination regimes in a rodent malaria infection model.
    Infect Immun. 77, 5496-5500. (2009)
    Arakawa T, Tachibana M, Miyata T, Harakuni T, Kohama H, Matsumoto Y, Tsuji N, Hisaeda H, Stowers A, Torii M, Tsuboi T.
  8. A salivary cystatin, HlSC-1, from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis play roles in the blood feeding processes. Parasitol Res. 106, 61-68. (2009)
    Yamaji K, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Hatta T, Alim MA, Anisuzzaman, Kushibiki S, Fujisaki K.
  9. The Kunitz-like modulatory protein, Haemangin, is vital for hard tick blood feeding success. PLoS Pathog. 5, e1000497. (2009)
    Islam MK, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Alim MA, Huang X, Hatta T, Fujisaki K.
  10. Hemoglobinase activity of a cysteine protease from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. Parasitol Int. 58, 232-237. (2009)
    Yamaji K, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Hatta T, Alim MA, Anisuzzaman, Takenaka A, Fujisaki K.
  11. Production of Ascaris suum As14 protein and its fusion protein with cholera toxin B subunit in rice seeds.
    J Vet Med Sci. 71, 995-1000. (2009)
    Nozoe T, Takaiwa F, Tsuji N, Yamakawa T, Arakawa T, Hayashi Y, Matsumoto Y.
  12. Leucine aminopeptidase in the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis: endogenous expression profiles in midgut.
    J Vet Med Sci. 71, 589-594. (2009)
    Hatta T, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Alim MA, Islam MK, Fujisaki K. 
  13. Mucosal vaccination approach against mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus.
    Jpn J Infect Dis. 62, 37-45. (2009)
    Harakuni T, Kohama H, Tadano M, Uechi G, Tsuji N, Matsumoto Y, Miyata T, Tsuboi T, Oku H, Arakawa T. 
  14. Developmental stage- and organ-specific expression profiles of asparaginyl endopeptidases/legumains in the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. 
    J Vet Med Sci 70, 1363–1366. (2008)
    Alim MA, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Hatta T, Yamaji K, Fujisaki K. 
  15. Cloning, expression and characterization of Babesia gibsoni dihydrofolate reductase-thymidylate synthase: inhibitory effect of antifolates on its catalytic activity and the parasite proliferation. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 52, 4072-4080. (2008)Aboge GO, Jia H, Terkawi MA, Goo YK, Nishikawa Y, Sunaga F, Namikawa K, Tsuji N, Igarashi I, Suzuki H, Fujisaki K, Xuan X.
  16. Oral immunogenicity and protective efficacy in mice of transgenic rice plants producing a vaccine candidate antigen (As16) of Ascaris suum fused with cholera toxin B subunit. 
    Transgenic Res. 18, 185-192. (2008)
    Matsumoto Y, Suzuki S, Nozoe T, Yamakawa T, Takashima Y, Arakawa T, Tsuji N, Takaiwa T, Hayashi Y. 
  17. Legumains from the hard tick Haemaphysalis longicornis play modulatory roles in blood feeding and gut cellular remodeling and impact on embryogenesis. 
    Int J Parasitol. 39, 97-107. (2008)
    Alim MA, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Hatta T, Fujisaki K.　
  18. A set of serine proteinase paralogs are required for blood digestion in the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. 
    Parasitol Int. 57, 499-505. (2008)
    Miyoshi T, Tsuji N, Islam MK, Alim MA, Hatta T, Huang X, Fujisaki K. 
  19. Hepatic lesions caused by migrating larvae of Ascaris suum in chickens.
    J Vet Med Sci. 70, 1129-1131. (2008)
    Yoshihara S, Hattori J, Nishizono K, Kawamura A, Shinozuka K, Nishida Y, Oda K, Tsuji N, Hirayama N.　
  20. A cysteine protease is critical for Babesia spp. transmission in Haemaphysalis ticks. 
    PLoS Pathog. 4, e1000062, (2008) 
    Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Badger B, Matsuo T, Xuan X, Fujisaki K.
  21. Protection of mice from rabies by intranasal immunization with inactivated rabies virus.
    Exp Anim. 57, 1-9. (2008). 
    Yoneda A, Tsuchiya K, Takashima Y, Arakawa T, Tsuji N, Hayashi Y, Matsumoto Y.  
  22. HlLgm2, a member of asparaginyl endopeptidases/legumains in the midgut of the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis is involved in blood-meal digestion. 
    J Insect Physiol. 54, 573-585. (2008)
    Alim MA, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Islam MK, Huang X, Hatta T, Fujisaki K. 
  23. Change of subunit composition of mitochondrial complex II (Succinate-ubiquinone reductase/Quinol-fumarate reductase) in Ascaris suum during the migration in the host. 
    Parasitol Int. 57, 54-61. (2008)
    Iwata F, Shinjyo N, Amino H, Sakamoto K, Islam MK, Tsuji N, Kita K. 
  24. Longicin plays crucial role for the transmission of Babesia parasites in the vector tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. 
    Future Microbiol. 2, 575-578. (2007)
    Tsuji N, Fujisaki K. 
  25. Valosin-containing protein from the hard tick Haemaphysalislongicornis: effects of dsRNA-mediated HlVCP gene silencing.
    Biochem Cell Biol. 85, 384-394. (2007)
    Damdinsuren B, Badger B, Hatta T, Miyoshi T, Tsuji N, Xuan X, Fujisaki K.
  26. Characterization of asparaginyl endopeptidase, legumain induced by blood feeding in the ixodid tick Haemaphysalislongicornis.
    Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 37, 911-922. (2007)
    Alim MA, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Huang X, Islam MK, Motobu M, Fujisaki K.
  27. Babesial vector tick defensin against Babesia sp. parasites.
    Infect Immun. 75, 3633-3640. (2007)
    Tsuji N, Badger B, Damdinsuren B, Miyoshi T, Xuan X, Oliver Jr JH, Fujisaki K.
  28. Molecular characterization of a blood-induced serine carboxypeptidase from the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis. 
    FEBS J. 274, 3299-3312. (2007)
    Motobu M, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Huang X, Islam MK, Alim MA, Fujisaki K.
  29. Molecular characterization of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus Bm86 homologue from Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks. 
    Vet Parasitol 146, 148-57. (2007)
    Liao M, Zhou J, Hatta T, Umemiya R, Miyoshi T, Tsuji N, Xuan X, Fujisaki K.
  30. Molecular and reverse genetic characterization of serine proteinase-induced hemolysis in the midgut of the ixodid tick Haemaphysalis longicornis 
    J Insect Physiol 53, 195-203. (2007) 
    Miyoshi T, Tsuji N Islam MK, Huang X, Motobu M, Alim MA, Fujisaki K. 
  31. Characterization of glutamine: Fructose-6-phosphate aminotransferase from the ixodid tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, and its critical role in host blood feeding. 
    Int J Parasitol. 37. 383-392. (2007)
    Huang X, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Motobu M, Islam MK, Alim MB, Fujisaki K.
  32. Molecular characterization and oligosaccharide binding properties of a galectin from the argasid tick Ornithodoros moubata. 
    Glycobiology 17, 313-323. (2007)
    Huang X, Tsuji N, Miyoshi T, Nakamura-Tsuruta S, Hirabayashi J, Fujisaki K. 
  33. RNA interference of cytosolic leucine aminopeptidase reduces fecundity in the hard tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis. 
    Parasitol Res 100, 847-854. (2007)
    Hatta T, Umemiya R, Liao M, Gong H, Harnnoi T, Tanaka M, Miyoshi T, Boldbaatar D, Battsetseg B, Zhou J, Xuan X, Tsuji N, Taylor D, Fujisaki K.v

Awards

Veterinary Science Awards 2012, The Japanese Society of Veterinary Sciences, Naotoshi Tsuji

Koizumi Prize 2011, The Japanese Society of Parasitology, Naotoshi Tsuji

Encouragement Award 2007, The Japanese Society of Veterinary Sciences, Takeshi Hatta