Ryoji Taniguchi

Dr. Ryoji Taniguchi

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 December 2023 in Medical Molecular Morphology
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HYHiroaki Yoshida
Hiroaki Yoshida
HIHiroki Ishikawa
Hiroki Ishikawa
AHAkio Himejima
Akio Himejima
HIHayato Ikeda
Hayato Ikeda
MTMitsuru Tani
Mitsuru Tani
YTYutaka Tsutsumi
Yutaka Tsutsumi

3 December 2025 in Medicines
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RTRyoji Taniguchi
Ryoji Taniguchi
RNRyusuke Nakatsuka
Ryusuke Nakatsuka
YSYuka Sasaki
Yuka Sasaki
MTMariko Takenokuchi
Mariko Takenokuchi
TMTakashi Maoka
Takashi Maoka
TNTadashige Nozaki
Tadashige Nozaki
Background: Glycation, a non-enzymatic reaction between sugars and biomolecules, leads to the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which are implicated in the progression of chronic diseases. Connarus ruber (Poepp.) Planch (C. ruber), a traditional medicinal plant used for diabetes, has shown anti-glycation activity. This study aimed to identify the active components in C. ruber extract and elucidate their anti-glycation mechanisms. Methods: Using NMR and LC-MS analyses, we identified epicatechin and procyanidin A2 as major polyphenolic constituents. Collagen glycation assays were performed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of these compounds on fructose- and glyceraldehyde (GA)-induced glycation. Additionally, their cytoprotective effects were assessed using GA-induced cytotoxicity assays in dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs). Results: Both epicatechin and procyanidin A2 inhibited fructose- and GA-induced glycation in a dose-dependent manner, showing greater efficacy than aminoguanidine. Furthermore, these compounds significantly alleviated GA-induced cytotoxicity in DPSCs. Conclusions: These findings suggest that epicatechin and procyanidin A2 are candidate contributors to the anti-glycation and cytoprotective effects of C. ruber. The results support the potential of C. ruber extract as a source of therapeutic agents for glycation-related diseases and for enhancing stem cell viability.