Updated : June 19, 2025

Department of Chemistry (Biomacromolecules)

Members

Hiromi Sakai (Professor)
Keizo Yamamoto (Associate Professor)
Takashi Matsuhira (Lecturer)

Overview

Our research mainly focuses on establishing efficient production methods and in vivo evaluation of artificial red cells (hemoglobin vesicles) aiming for versatile clinical applications, not only a transfusion alternative for tissue oxygenation, but also carbon monoxide carriers and antidotes. Other research topics include liposome technologies, structure & function of lactamase and new supramolecular hemoglobin gel, drug delivery systems, biomaterials, and biomacromolecules. Using chemical technologies, we aim to contribute to biomedical sciences and clinical practices.

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