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Oral Frail
Research Group
Research Outline
We aim to extend healthy life expectancy by preventing oral frailty, a decline in oral function that can lead to overall physical decline. Centered on elucidating the oral microbiota and developing materials, we pursue research on oral health through the maintenance of chewing and swallowing functions.
Research Introduction
Development of Preventive Technologies for Oral Frailty Based on the Oral Microbiome
Oral health is closely linked to nutritional status and physical activity. As we age, not only do our legs and hips weaken, but oral function also declines. Preventing oral frailty—a condition characterized by a gradual decline in oral function that often begins with reduced interest in oral health—is important for maintaining healthy life expectancy. The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in oral health. Our research focuses on understanding the oral microbiome and developing oral microbiome evaluation methods, oral probiotics, and functional materials, with the ultimate goal of extending healthy life expectancy through the prevention of oral frailty.
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Members
HORIE Masanori, Ph.D.
- Position
- Group Leader
- Location
- AIST Shikoku
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Evaluation of the biological effects of nanomaterials
- Ecology and food applications of lactobacilli
- Evaluation of the physiological activity of food-derived components
YOSHIHARA Kumiko, Ph.D.
- Position
- Senior Researcher
- Location
- AIST Shikoku
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Elucidation of adhesion mechanisms in dental adhesive materials and development of novel materials with durable adhesive properties
- Development of highly translucent dental zirconia ceramics using three-dimensional fabrication
- Development and practical application of novel medical devices
SATO Tomoya, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Development of organic polymer materials for functionalizing various surfaces and simple synthesis methods for these materials
- Functionalization of nanoparticles and nanoclays and their application to composite materials
- Development of biomimetic materials
KOZAKAI Tomoya, Ph.D.
- Research Theme
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- Research on the relationship between oral bacteria and disease
- Functional analysis of bifidobacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and related microorganisms
KOGUCHI Ayumu
- Position
- Researcher
- Location
- AIST Shikoku
- Research Theme
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- Development of oral probiotics
- Industrial application of regional lactic acid bacteria
MATSUMOTO Mariko, DDS, Ph.D.
- Position
- Planning Officer, Research Planning Office, Department of Life Science and Biotechnology (Attached to Research Group)
- Location
- AIST Tsukuba Central 1
- Research Profiles
- Research Theme
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- Elucidation of the relationship between oral microbiota and lifestyle habits
- Application of lactic acid bacteria to oral and healthcare
- Analysis of human dental hard tissue and development of caries prevention methods
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