Kazunori Matsuura
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About
Kazunori Matsuura is a leading figure in the emerging field of photoresponsive peptide materials, where he pioneers the spatiotemporal control of self-assembly to mimic and manipulate biological systems. His research uniquely bridges synthetic chemistry and cell biology, focusing on creating artificial cytoskeletons and light-driven nano/micromotors. Matsuura’s most notable contribution is the development of a giant liposome that achieves light-induced propulsion by driving peptide nanofibre growth, a bioinspired system that mimics how pathogens like Listeria use actin polymerization for movement (33 citations). He has also demonstrated dramatic, reversible morphological changes in liposomes by controlling peptide nanofiber polymerization with spiropyran photoisomerization (9 citations), and optically controlled microtubule accumulation using a tau-derived peptide-fused photoresponsive protein (4 citations). His comprehensive review on photoresponsive peptide materials (13 citations) has become a key reference for researchers seeking to remotely control biological functions with light. By enabling precise, non-invasive manipulation of cellular structures, Matsuura’s work lays the groundwork for advanced bioinspired robots and smart therapeutic systems.
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