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Satoru Ken Nishimoto, PhD

Professor
858 Madison Ave.
301 Molecular Science Building
Memphis, TN 38163
Email: snishimoto@uthsc.edu
Phone: 901.448.8753
Fax: 901.448.7360 

Research Interests

The mechanism of action and function of Osteocalcin, a vitamin K-dependent bone hormone that regulates energy metabolism; how Osteocalcin interacts with the G-protein coupled receptor GPRC6A to activate signal transduction pathways in beta cells of the pancreas, liver cells, muscle and fat cells. The mechanism of action of Matrix Gla Protein, a vitamin K-dependent protein that inhibits calcification, and regulates cell-matrix interactions; its role in cancer, injury repair,and calcification. The development, implementation and peer-reviewed publication of team-based and clinical basic science correlates related to teaching of medical students.

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Education

  • BA in Bacteriology, University of California, Los Angeles
  • PhD in Biology, University of California, San Diego

CV

May 26, 2022