Our research interst is focused on the understanding the role of polyamines in the cell using E.coli as a model system. Elucidation of the role of polyamines in global gene expression is our major research interest. Identification of genes regulated by polyamines and uncovering underlying mechanisms of the polyamine-dependent gene regulation are two areas of study at present time.
Besides the basic research of studies on polyamine in E.coli, our research interest also extends to E.coli host development for production of biotechnological products by recombinant DNA technology. Metabolic engineering of E.coli, in particular modification of the inherited physiology of the host strain for enhanced productivity is our major interest. Two major products are currently targeted in the metabolic engineering project : recombinant protein and biodegradable plastics.
