mechanism of vision

Welcome to Molecular Physiology Lab

Dep. of Biophysics, Grad. School of Science, Kyoto University

Our lab is interested in the molecular mechanism underling photopic(color vision) and scotopic (dim light) vision. We study the behaviour and properties of the functional proteins involved in vision such as photoreceptors.

The photoreceptor molecule, rhodopsin, is the best understood GPCR. We are begining to understand how these membrane receptors work by using rhodopsin as a template.

Furthermore, we are interested in the diversity and evolution of GPCRs. Our goal is to understand how photoreceptors and GPCRs acquired diverse functions evolved

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Activities

February 21, 2025

Junior Assoc. Prof. Yamashita gave a lecture at the symposium for "Promotion Project of University-initiated R&D Startup Creation" held by Kyoto City.

January 10, 2025

Junior Assoc. Prof. Yamashita gave a lecture at the symposium for "Promotion Project of University-initiated R&D Startup Creation" held by Kyoto City.

January 3, 2025

A press release was issued regarding collaboration research with Assoc. Prof. Kanda (Univ, Tokyo).

December 4, 2024

Junior Assoc. Prof. Yamashita's research was introduced on the website of Kyoto University Medical Science and Business Liaison Organization.

. November 17-21, 2024

Junior Assoc. Prof. Yamashita gave an invited lecture and Dr. Sakai gave a poster presentation at the 20th International Conference on Retinal Proteins.

October 21, 2024

A press release was issued regarding collaboration research with Assoc. Prof. Yaguchi (Univ, Tsukuba).

October 16, 2024

A press release was issued regarding the research by Ms. Fujiyabu (Doctoral 3rd).