MafA Is a Key Regulator of Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Secretion

Chuan Zhang, Takashi Moriguchi, Miwako Kajihara, +11

Molecular and Cellular Biology

MafB Is Essential for Renal Development and F4/80 Expression in Macrophages

Takashi Moriguchi, Michito Hamada, Naoki Morito, +13

Molecular and Cellular Biology

ApoptosisImmunologyRenal InflammationCell DeathLarge Maf Family +16

Maf promotes osteoblast differentiation in mice by mediating the age-related switch in mesenchymal cell differentiation

Keizo Nishikawa, Tomoki Nakashima, Shu Takeda, +8

Journal of Clinical Investigation

Mesenchymal Cell DifferentiationHomeostatic BalanceOsteoporosisRegenerative MedicineMultiple Biological Systems +17

Transcription factor c-Maf is a checkpoint that programs macrophages in lung cancer

Min Liu, Zan Tong, Chuanlin Ding, +16

Journal of Clinical Investigation

MafB promotes atherosclerosis by inhibiting foam-cell apoptosis

Michito Hamada, Megumi Nakamura, Mai T. Tran, +18

Nature Communications

InflammationVascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseImmunologyFoam-cell Apoptosis +6

Gata3 participates in a complex transcriptional feedback network to regulate sympathoadrenal differentiation

Takashi Moriguchi, Takako Nakano, Michito Hamada, +10

Development

GeneticsGene Regulatory NetworkCellular PhysiologyTranscriptional RegulationSa Differentiation +17

Development of new experimental platform ‘MARS’—Multiple Artificial-gravity Research System—to elucidate the impacts of micro/partial gravity on mice

Dai Shiba, Hiroyasu Mizuno, Akane Yumoto, +10

Scientific Reports

MafB is a critical regulator of complement component C1q

Mai T. Tran, Michito Hamada, Hyojung Jeon, +17

Nature Communications

C1q GenesC1q-deficient MiceImmunologyCell DeathImmunologic Mechanism +14

A mutation in transcription factor MAFB causes Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis with Duane Retraction Syndrome

Yoshinori Sato, Hiroyasu Tsukaguchi, Hiroyuki Morita, +22

Kidney International

GlomerulonephritisUrologyDuane Retraction SyndromeFocal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisMendelian Disorder +6

MafB interacts with Gcm2 and regulates parathyroid hormone expression and parathyroid development

Akiyo Kamitani-Kawamoto, Michito Hamada, Takashi Moriguchi, +11

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research