Publications

Publications

2024

H. Wang, D. Aoki, Y. Teramoto, S. Tsuchikawa, T. Inagaki
Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy as a novel tool for crystallographic analysis in cellulose: tracking lattice changes following physical treatments
Cellulose 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-024-05834-8
DOI: 10.1007/s10570-024-05834-8

T. Nishimoto, K. Takagi, D. Aoki, and K. Fukushima, Y. Matsushita
Synthesis of β-O-4 linked model oligolignol with selective deuterium labelled methoxy group at phenolic terminal unit
Holzforschung 10.1515/hf-2023-0100 (2024)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2023-0095

S. Imamura, M. Hosokawa, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima, M. Katahira
Quantitative analysis of the β-1 structure in lignin by administration of [ring-1-13C]coniferin
Holzforschung 10.1515/hf-2023-0095 (2024)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2023-0100

2023

S.S. ZEICHNER, J.C. APONTE, S. BHATTACHARJEE, G. DONG, A.E. HOFMANN, J.P. DWORKIN, D.P. GLAVIN, J.E. ELSILA, H.V. GRAHAM, H. NARAOKA, Y. TAKANO, S. TACHIBANA, A.T. KARP, K. GRICE, A.I. HOLMAN, K.H. FREEMAN, H. YURIMOTO, T. NAKAMURA, T. NOGUCHI, R. OKAZAKI, H. YABUTA, K. SAKAMOTO, T. YADA, M. NISHIMURA, A. NAKATO, A. MIYAZAKI, K. YOGATA, M. ABE, T. OKADA, T. USUI, M. YOSHIKAWA, T. SAIKI, S. TANAKA, F. TERUI, S. NAKAZAWA, S. WATANABE, Y. TSUDA, K. HAMASE, K. FUKUSHIMA, D. AOKI, M. HASHIGUCHI, H. MITA, Y. CHIKARAISHI, N. OHKOUCHI, N.O. OGAWA, S. SAKAI, E.T. PARKER, H.L. MCLAIN, F.-R. ORTHOUS-DAUNAY, V. VUITTON, C. WOLTERS, P. SCHMITT-KOPPLIN, N. HERTKORN, R. THISSEN, A. RUF, J. ISA, Y. OBA, T. KOGA, T. YOSHIMURA, D. ARAOKA, H. SUGAHARA, A. FURUSHO, Y. FURUKAWA, J. AOKI, K. KANO, S.M. NOMURA, K. SASAKI, H. SATO, T. YOSHIKAWA, S. TANAKA, M. MORITA, M. ONOSE, F. KABASHIMA, K. FUJISHIMA, T. YAMAZAKI, Y. KIMURA, J.M. EILER
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in samples of Ryugu formed in the interstellar medium
Science, 382, Issue 6677, 1411-1416 (2023)
DOI: 10.1126/science.adg6304

S. Higuchi, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, M. Yoshida, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
The “chi-chi” of Ginkgo biloba L. grows downward with horizontally curving tracheids having compression-wood-like features.
J. Wood Sci. 69, 27 (2023).
DOI: 10.1186/s10086-023-02102-4

Q. Liu, T. Kawaii, Y. Inukai, D. Aoki, Z. Feng, Y. Xiao, K. Fukushima, X. Lin, W. Shi, W. Busch, Y. Matsushita, B. Li.
A lignin-derived material improves plant nutrient bioavailability and growth through its metal chelating capacity.
Nature Communications, 14, 4866 (2023).
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40497-2

Q. Gong, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, M. Yoshida, T. Taniguchi, K. Endoh, K. Fukushima
Microscopic distribution of alkaloids in freeze-fixed stems of Phellodendron amurense
Frontiers in Plant Science, DOI:10.3389/fpls.2023.1203768 (2023)
DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1203768

N. Terashima, Y. Matsushita , S. Yagami , H. Nishimura , M. Yoshida, K. Fukushima
Role of monolignol glucosides in supramolecular assembly of cell wall components in ginkgo xylem formation
Holzforschung 2023
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2022-0163

T. Jyske, J. Liimatainen, J. Tienaho, H. Brännström, D. Aoki, K. Kuroda, D. Reshamwala, S. Kunnas, E. Halmemies, E. Nakayama, P. Kilpeläinen, A. Ora, J. Kaseva, J. Hellström, V. S. Marjomäki, M. Karonen, K. Fukushima
Inspired by nature: Fiber networks functionalized with tannic acid and condensed tannin-rich extracts of Norway spruce bark show antimicrobial efficacy
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, section Biomaterials, 11, 1171908 (2023)
DOI:10.3389/fbioe.2023.1171908

M. Hashiguchi, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima, H. Naraoka, Y. Takano, J.P. Dworkin, K.E. Dworkin, A.C. Jose, E.E. Jamie, E.M. John, Y. Furukawa, A. Furusho, G.P. Daniel, H.V. Graham, K. Hamase, H. Norbert, J. Isa, T. Koga, M.L. Hannah, H. Mita, Y. Oba, N.O. Ogawa, N. Ohkouchi, F.-R. Orthous-Daunay, E.T. Parker, R. Alexander, S. Sakaki, S.-K. Philippe, H. Sugahara, T. Roland, V. Véronique, C. Wolters, T. Yoshimura, H. Yurimoto, T. Nakamura, T. Noguchi, R. Okazaki, H. Yabuta, K. Sakamoto, S. Tachibana, T. Yada, M. Nishimura, A. Nakato, A. Miyazaki, K. Yogata, M. Abe, T. Usui, M. Yoshikawa, T. Saiki, S. Tanaka, F. Terui, S. Nakazawa, S. Watanabe, Y. Tsuda
The spatial distribution of soluble organic matter and its relationship to minerals in the asteroid (162173) Ryugu
Earth, Planets and Space, 75, 73 (2023)
DOI:10.1186/s40623-023-01792-w

H. Naraoka, Y. Takano, J.P. Dworkin, Y. Oba, K. Hamase, A. Furusho, N.O. Ogawa, M. Hashiguchi, K. Fukushima, D. Aoki, P.S.-Kopplin, J.C. Aponte, E.T. Parker, D.P. Glavin, H.L. McLain, J.E. Elsila, H.V. Graham, J.M. Eiler, F.-R. Orthous-Daunay, C. Wolters, J. Isa, V. Vuitton, R. Thissen, S. Sakai, T. Yoshimura, T. Koga, N. Ohkouchi, Y. Chikaraishi, H. Sugahara, H Mita, Y. Furukawa, N. Hertkorn, A. Ruf, H. Yurimoto, T. Nakamura, T. Noguchi, R. Okazaki, H. Yabuta, K. Sakamoto, S. Tachibana, H.C. Connolly, Jr., D.S. Lauretta, M. Abe, T. Yada, M. Nishimura, K. Yogata, A. Nakato, M. Yoshitake, A. Suzuki, A. Miyazaki, S. Furuya, K. Hatakeda, H. Soejima, Y. Hitomi, K. Kumagai, T. Usui, T. Hayashi, D. Yamamoto, R. Fukai, K. Kitazato, S. Sugita, N. Namiki, M. Arakawa, H. Ikeda, M. Ishiguro, N. Hirata, K. Wada, Y. Ishihara, R. Noguchi, T. Morota, N. Sakatani, K. Matsumoto, H. Senshu, R. Honda, E. Tatsumi, Y. Yokota, C. Honda, T. Michikami, M. Matsuoka, A. Miura, H. Noda, T. Yamada, K. Yoshihara, K. Kawahara, M. Ozaki, Y. Iijima, H. Yano, M. Hayakawa, T. Iwata, R. Tsukizaki, H. Sawada, S. Hosoda, K. Ogawa, C. Okamoto, N. Hirata, K. Shirai, Y. Shimaki, M. Yamada, T. Okada, Y. Yamamoto, H. Takeuchi, A. Fujii, Y. Takei, K. Yoshikawa, Y. Mimasu, G. Ono, N. Ogawa, S. Kikuchi, S. Nakazawa, F. Terui, S. Tanaka, T. Saiki, M. Yoshikawa, S. Watanabe, Y. Tsuda
Soluble organic molecules in samples of the carbonaceous asteroid (162173) Ryugu
Science, 379, 2023, DOI: 10.1126/science.abn9033
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn9033

S. Miyata, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, M. Takeuchi and K. Fukushima
Evaluation of guaiacyl lignin aromatic structures using 13CO2 administered Ginkgo biloba L. xylem by quantitative solid- and liquid-state 13C NMR
Holzforschung, 2023, DOI: 10.1515/hf-2022-0141
https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2022-0141

2022

T. Schmidt De Leon, M. L. Salum, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, M. E. Monge and R. Erra-Balsells
ESI-MS reveals preferential complex formation of carbohydrates with Zsinapinic acid compared with the E-isomer
New Journal of Chemistry, DOI: 10.1039/D2NJ02789E (2022)
DOI: 10.1039/D2NJ02789E

M. Yu, D. Aoki, T. Akita, S. Fujiyasu, S. Takada, Y. Matsushita, M. Yoshida, K. Fukushima
Distribution of lignans and lignan mono/diglucosides within Ginkgo biloba L. stem
Phytochemistry, 196, 113102 (2022)
DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113102

2021

D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Cryo secondary ion mass spectrometry for wood component visualization: a mini review
Holzfroschung, DOI: 10.1515/hf-2021-0142 (2021)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2021-0142DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98733-y

W. Toki and D. Aoki
Nutritional resources of the yeast symbiont cultivated by the lizard beetle Doubledaya bucculenta in bamboos
Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98733-y (2021)
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-98733-y

S. Yamagishi, K. Shigetomi, S. Fujiyasu, D. Aoki, T. Uno, K. Fukushima, and Y. Sano
Artifactual lipid coatings on intervessel pit membranes in dried xylem tissues of some angiosperms
IAWA Journal, DOI: 10.1163/22941932-bja10060 (2021)
10.1163/22941932-bja10060

H. Hiraide, Y. Tobimatsu, A. Yoshinaga, Pui Ying Lam, M. Kobayashi, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, K. Takabe
Localized laccase activity modulates distribution of lignin polymers in gymnosperm compression wood
New Phytologist, DOI: 10.1111/nph.17264 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17264

Y. Matsushita, T. Fukumura, D. Aoki, and K. Fukushima
Characterisation of compound middle lamella isolated by a combination of wet-beating, sedimentation, and methanol dialysis
Holzforschung, DOI: 10.1515/hf-2020-0208 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2020-0208

K. Shimizu, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, H. Mitsuda and K. Fukushima
Reactivity of a benzylic lignin-carbohydrate model compound during enzymatic dehydrogenative polymerisation of coniferyl alcohol
Holzforschung, DOI: 10.1515/hf-2020-0216 (2021)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2020-0216

2020

Y. Matsushita, S. Yagami, A. Kato, H. Mitsuda, D. Aoki, and K. Fukushima
Combinations of the Aromatic Rings in β‑1 Structure Formation of
Lignin Based on Quantitative Analysis by Thioacidolysis
J. Agric. Food Chem. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c03206 (2020)
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c03206

K. Iwami, S. Noma, T. Ban, Y. Matsushita, I. Arakawa, P. Kitin, R. Funada & S. Nakaba
Pathways of extra- and intercellular diffusion of colored substances in the blackened xylem of Diospyros kaki
J. Wood Sci.,66, Article number: 47 (2020)
DOI:10.1186/s10086-020-01895-y

T. Jyske, K. Kuroda, S. Keriö, A. Pranovich, R. Linnakoski, N. Hayashi, D. Aoki and K. Fukushima
Localization of (+)-Catechin in Picea abies Phloem: Responses to Wounding and Fungal Inoculation
Molecules,25,2952 (2020)
DOI:10.3390/molecules25122952

2019

M. Oota, A. Yi-Lun Tsai, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, K. Saeki, K. Toda, L. Perfus-Barbeoch, B. Favery, H. Ishikawa, and S. Sawa
Identification of naturally-occurring polyamines as nematode Meloidogyne incognita attractants
Molecular Plant, DOI:10.1016/j.molp.2019.12.010 (2019)
DOI:10.1016/j.molp.2019.12.010

D. Aoki, W. Okumura, T. Akita, Y. Matsushita, M. Yoshida, Y. Sano, and K. Fukushima
Microscopic distribution of syringin in freeze-fixed Syringa vulgaris stems
Plant Direct, 3, 1–8 (2019)
DOI:10.1002/pld3.155

Y. Matsushita, Y. Oyabu, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima
Unexpected polymerization mechanism of dilignol in the lignin growing
Royal Society Open Science, 6: 190445 (2019)
DOI:10.1098/rsos.190445

Y. Matsushita, D. Baba, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima
Difference in enzymatic dehydrogenative polymerization of dilignols using horseradish peroxidase and crude enzyme obtained from Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
Journal of Wood Science, DOI:10.1186/s10086-019-1809-1 (2019)
DOI:10.1186/s10086-019-1809-1

D. Aoki, K. Nomura, M. Hashiura, Y. Imamura, S. Miyata, N. Terashima, Y. Matsushita, H. Nishimura, T. Watanabe, M. Katahira, K. Fukushima
Evaluation of ring-5 structures of guaiacyl lignin in Ginkgo biloba L. using solid- and liquid-state 13C NMR difference spectroscopy
Holzforschung, 10.1515/hf-2019-0011 (2019)
DOI:10.1515/hf-2019-0011

T. Tsuyama, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, K. Takabe, K. Yazaki, I. Kamei
Proton gradient-dependent transport of p-glucocoumaryl alcohol in differentiating xylem of woody plants
Sci. Rep. 9: 8900 (2019)
DOI:10.1038/s41598-019-45394-7

T. Ito, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima, K. Yoshida
Direct mapping of hydrangea blue-complex in sepal tissues of Hydrangea macrophylla
Scientific Reports, 9 Article number: 5450 (2019)
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-41968-7

Q. Liu, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima
Conversion of hydrothermally prepared water-soluble sulfuric acid lignins into flocculants and dispersants
Journal of Wood Science, 65, 18 (2019)
DOI: 10.1186/s10086-019-1797-1

Y. Matsushita, M. Okayama, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
Radical transfer system in the enzymatic dehydrogenative polymerization (DHP formation) of coniferyl alcohol (CA) and three dilignols
Holzforschung, 72, 189–195 (2019)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2018-0044

2018

D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, and K. Fukushima
Cryo-TOF-SIMS Visualization of Water-Soluble Compounds in Plants
In ACS Symposium Series “Advances in Plant Phenolics: From Chemistry to Human Health”, Jayaprakasha, G.K., Gattuso, G., and Patil, B.S. (Eds.), American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, Chapter 7, 137–150 (2018),
DOI: 10.1021/bk-2018-1286.ch007

Y. Matsushita, H. Endo, S. Takahashi, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima, T. Yamada
Preparation of flocculant for optimizing glycol lignin manufacturing process by cationization of glycol lignin
Journal of Wood Science, 64, 683–689 (2018)
DOI: 10.1007/s10086-018-1749-1

Q. Liu, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, and K. Fukushima
Effects of Hydrothermal Reaction of Sulfuric Acid Lignin from Cryptomeria japonica for Industrial Utilization
BioResources, 13, 7805–7825 (2018)
DOI: 10.15376/biores.13.4.7805-7823

Y. Matsushita, M. Okayama, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
Radical transfer system in the enzymatic dehydrogenative polymerization (DHP formation) of coniferyl alcohol (CA) and three dilignols
Holzforschung, DOI: 10.1515/hf-2018-0044 (2018)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2018-0044

H. Wang, P. Zheng, D. Aoki, T. Miyake, S. Yagami, Y. Matsushitab, K. Fukushima, M. Nakagawa
Sexual and temporal variations in floral scents in the subdioecious shrub Eurya japonica
Ecology and Evolution, 8, 8266–8272 (2018)
DOI: 10.1002/ece3.4378

P. Zheng, D. Aoki, M. Seki, T. Miki, S. Tanaka, K. Kanayama, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Visualization of solute diffusion into cell walls in solution-impregnated wood under varying relative humidity using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry
Sci. Rep., 8, Article number: 9819 (2018)
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28230-2

M. Kajihara, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Synthesis and characterization of lignin-based cationic dye-flocculant
J. Appl. Poly. Sci. DOI: 10.1002/app.46611 (2018)
DOI: 10.1002/app.46611

K. Takahashi, T. Yamaghishi, S. Aoyagi, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima, Y. Kimura
Principal component analysis image fusion of TOF-SIMS and microscopic images and low intensity secondary ion enhancement by pixel reduction
J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B, 36, 03F113 (2018)
DOI: 10.1116/1.5013218

2017

T. Tsuyama, N. Shimada, T. Motoda, Y. Matsushita, Y. Kijidani, K. Fukushima, I. Kamei
Lignification in developing culms of bamboo Sinobambusa tootsik
Journal of Wood Science, 63, 551-559 (2017)
DOI: 10.1007/s10086-017-1651-2

Y. Matsushita, D. Hirano, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima, Y. Takagi
A biobased flame-retardant resin based on lignin
Advanced Sustainable Systems, DOI: 10.1002/adsu.201700073 (2017)
DOI: 10.1002/adsu.201700073

B. Mangindaan, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
Studies on non-phenolic lignan in alkali cooking
Holzforschung, 71, 961–967 (2017)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2017-0056

P. Zheng, S. Yagami, D. Aoki, M. Yoshida, Y. Sano, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Chemical composition and its alteration of gums in vessels of Phellodendron amurense
Holzforschung, 71, 969–976 (2017)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2017-0057

W. Okumura, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, M. Yoshida, and K. Fukushima
Distribution of salicifoline in freeze-fixed stem of Magnolia kobus as observed by cryo-TOF-SIMS
Scientific Reports, 7, Article number: 5939 (2017)
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06444-0

K. Hirano, R. Masuda, W. Takase, Y. Morinaka, M. Kawamura, Y. Takeuchi, H. Takagi, H. Yaegashi, S. Natsume, R. Terauchi, T. Kotake, Y. Matsushita, T. Sazuka
Screening of rice mutants with improved saccharification efficiency results in the identification of CONSTITUTIVE PHOTOMORPHOGENIC 1 and GOLD HULL AND INTERNODE 1
Planta, 246, 61–74 (2017)
DOI:10.1007/s00425-017-2685-9

W. Wang, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima, R. Tomioka, K. Iizuka, C. Takenaka
Decontamination of Cs from Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) via kraft cooking
J. Wood. Sci., 63, 388–395 (2017)
DOI:10.1007/s10086-017-1628-1

P. Zheng, T. Ito, D. Aoki, S. Sato, M. Yoshida, Y. Sano, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, K. Yoshida
Determination of inorganic element distribution in freeze-fixed stem of Al2(SO4)3-treated Hydrangea macrophylla by cryo-TOF-SIMS and ICP-AES
Holzforschung, 71, 471–480 (2017)
DOI:10.1515/hf-2016-0149

K. Tokugawa, D. Aoki, R. Asai, Y. Matsushita, M. Ishiguro, Y. Noda, K. Fukushima
Behavioural analysis of a nonionic detergent in the kraft pulp washing process using cryo-time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and cryo-scanning electron microscopy
J. Wood. Sci., 63, 281–287 (2017)
DOI:10.1007/s10086-017-1618-3

D. Aoki, R. Asai, R. Tomioka, Y. Matsushita, H. Asakura, M. Tabuchi, K. Fukushima
Translocation of 133Cs administered to Cryptomeria japonica wood
Sci. Total Environ., 584–585, 88–95 (2017)
DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.01.159

B. Mangindaan, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, F. Kawamura, K. Fukushima
Analysis of distribution of wood extractives in Gmelina arborea by gas chromatography and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry
Holzforschung, 71, 299–305 (2017)
DOI:10.1515/hf-2016-0129

2016

Y. Matsushita, A. Nakamura, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
Bio-based polymer from ferulic acid by electropolymerization
BioResources, 11, 9789–9802 (2016)
DOI: 10.15376/biores.11.4.9789-9802

T. Jyske, K. Kuroda, J.-P. Suuronen, A. Pranovich, S. Roig-Juan, D. Aoki, K. Fukushima
In planta localization of stilbenes within Picea abies phloem
Plant Physiol., 172, 913–928 (2016)
DOI: 10.1104/pp.16.00990

D. Aoki, Y. Hanaya, T. Akita, Y. Matsushita, M. Yoshida, K. Kuroda, S. Yagami, R. Takama, K. Fukushima
Distribution of coniferin in freeze-fixed stem of Ginkgo biloba L. by cryo-TOF-SIMS/SEM
Sci. Rep. 6, 31525; doi: 10.1038/srep31525 (2016).
DOI: 10.1038/srep31525

N. Terashima, C. Ko, Y. Matsushita, U. Westermark
Monolignol glucosides as intermediate compounds in lignin biosynthesis. Revisiting the cell wall lignification and new
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C-tracer experiments with Ginkgo biloba and Magnolia liliiflora.
Holzforschung, 70, 801–810 (2016)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2015-0224

P. Zheng, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, S. Yagami, Y. Sano, M. Yoshida, K. Fukushima
Lignification of ray parenchyma cells (RPCs) in the xylem of Phellodendron amurense Rupr.: quantitative and structural investigation by TOF-SIMS and thioacidolysis of laser microdissection cuts of RPCs
Holzforschung, 70, 641–652 (2016)
DOI: 10.1515/hf-2015-0120

D. Aoki, K. Saito, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Chapter 17. Distribution of Cell Wall Components by TOF-SIMS
In: “Secondary Xylem Biology” Edited by Yoon Soo Kim, Ryo Funada, and Adya P. Singh, Academic Press, 363–377 (2016)
http://store.elsevier.com/Secondary-Xylem-Biology/Yoon-Soo-Kim/isbn-9780128021859/

D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Chemical Mapping of Cell Wall Components
Japan Tappi Journal, 70, 308–315 (2016)
http://doi.org/10.2524/jtappij.1506

2015

T. Shirai, H. Yamamoto, M. Matsuo, M. Yoshida, M. Inatsugu, C. Ko, K. Fukushima, Y. Matsushita, S. Yagami, A. M. Lahjie, M. Sawada, A. Kule
Eccentric growth and growth stress in inclined stems of Gnetum Gnemon
IAWA Journal, 36, 365–377 (2015).
http://doi.org/10.1163/22941932-20150107

Y. Matsushita, C. Ko, D. Aoki, S. Hashigaya, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
Enzymatic dehydrogenative polymerization of monolignol dimers
Journal of Wood Science, 61, 608–619 (2015)
http://doi.org/10.1007/s10086-015-1513-8

T. Kojima, H. Yamada, Y. Saito, T. Nawa, M. Isobe, T. Yamamoto, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, and K. Fukushima
Investigation of dyeing behavior of oxidative dye in fine structures of the human hair cuticle by nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry
Skin Research and Technology, 21, 295–301 (2015)
http://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12192

Dan AOKI, Kazuhiko FUKUSHIMA
Studies on the plant cell wall lignification by imaging mass spectrometry
Regulation of Plant Growth & Development, 50, 57–63 (2015)
http://www.jscrp.jp/book/50_01.html

Y. Matsushita
Conversion of technical lignins to functional materials with retained polymeric properties
J. Wood Sci., 61, 230–250 (2015)
http://doi.org/10.1007/s10086-015-1470-2

Hiroshi Naraoka, Dan Aoki, Kazuhiko Fukushima, Masayuki Uesugi, Motoo Ito, Fumio Kitajima, Hajime Mita, Hikaru Yabuta,
Yoshinori Takano, Toru Yada, Yukihiro Ishibashi, Yuzuru Karouji, Takaaki Okada and Masanao Abe
ToF-SIMS analysis of carbonaceous particles in the sample catcher of the Hayabusa spacecraft
Earth, Planets and Space, 67, 67– (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40623-015-0224-0

R. Tsuji, H. Koizumi, D. Aoki, Y. Watanabe, Y. Sugihara, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima and D. Fujiwara
LREL, a cellulase-treated lignin-carbohydrate derived from plants, activates myeloid dendritic cells via TLR4
J. Biol. Chem., 290, 4410–4421 (2015)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M114.593673

2014

H. Yamaba, Y. Murakami, H. Tanaka, Y. Yashiro, A. Enomoto, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, S. Nakata, K. Fukushima
Analysis of Transcutaneous Penetration Pathway Using TOF-SIMS
Journal of Japanese Cosmetic Science Society, 38, 237–243 (2014)
http://www.jcss.jp/journal/38_4.html

D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
TOF-SIMS Imaging of Biological Molecules in Plants
BIO INDUSTRY, 31, 29–34 (2014)
http://www.cmcbooks.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=4705

S.-J. Kim, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, D. Aoki, S. Yagami, H.-G. Yuk, Seung-Cheol Lee
Antioxidant activity of a hydrothermal extract from watermelons
LWT – Food Science and Technology, 59, 361–368 (2014)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2014.04.041

T. Kojima, H. Yamada, M. Isobe, T. Yamamoto, M. Takeuchi, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima
Compositional changes of human hair melanin resulting from bleach treatment investigated by nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry
Skin Research and Technology, 20, 416–421 (2014)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/srt.12133

K. Kuroda, T. Fujiwara, K. Hashida, T. Imai, M. Kushi, K. Saito and K. Fukushima
The accumulation pattern of ferruginol in the heartwood-forming Cryptomeria japonica xylem as determined by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and quantity analysis
Annals of Botany, 113, 1029–1036 (2014)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcu028

P. Zheng, D. Aoki, M. Yoshida, Y. Matsushita, T. Imai, K. Fukushima
Lignification of ray parenchyma cells in the xylem of Pinus densiflora.
Part I: Microscopic investigation by POM, UV microscopy, and TOF-SIMS
Holzforschung, DOI:10.1515/hf-2013-0231 (2014)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2013-0231

P. Zheng, D. Aoki, Y. Matsushita, S. Yagami, K. Fukushima
Lignification of ray parenchyma cells in the xylem of Pinus densiflora.
Part II: Microchemical analysis by laser microdissection and thioacidolysis
Holzforschung, DOI:10.1515/hf-2013-0232 (2014)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2013-0232

K. Saito, Y. Watanabe, Y. Matsushita, T. Imai, T. Koike, Y, Sano, R. Funada, K. Fukazawa, K. Fukushima,
Aluminum localization in the cell walls of the mature xylem of maple tree detected by elemental imaging using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS)
Holzforschung, 68, 85–92 (2014).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2012-0215

T. Masumi, Y. Matsushita, D. Aoki, R. Takama, K. Saito, K. Kuroda, K. Fukushima,
Adsorption behavior of poly(dimethyl-diallylammonium chloride) on pulp fiber studied by cryo time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and cryo-scanning electron microscopy
Appl. Surf. Sci., 289, 155–159 (2014).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.10.125

2013

D. Aoki, K. Fukushima,
Topochemical analysis of organic/inorganic components in frozen samples by cryo-TOF-SIMS/SEM system
Cellulose Commun., 20, 188-192 (2013).
http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/40019903760

K. Saito, T. Mitsutani, Y. Matsushita, T. Imai, K. Fukushima
Distribution of Inorganic Elements in Heartwood and Sapwood of Hinoki Cypres Detected by TOF-SIMS
Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 59, 353–360 (2013).
http://dx.doi.org/10.2488/jwrs.59.353

D. Aoki, K. Kuroda, Y. Hanaya, K. Saito, R. Takama, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima,
Development of the Cryo-TOF-SIMS/SEM System and Application for Topochemical Analysis of Plant Biomolecules
Mokuzai Gakkaishi, 59, 367–374 (2013).
http://dx.doi.org/10.2488/jwrs.59.367

Y. Matsushita, E-K. Jo, R. Inakoshi, S. Yagami, N. Takamoto, K. Fukushima, S-C. Lee:
Hydrothermal reaction of sulfuric acid lignin generated as a by-product during bioethanol production using lignocellosic materials to convert bioactive agents.
Industrial Crops and Products, 42, 181–188 (2013).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2012.05.030

K. Kuroda, T. Fujiwara, T. Imai, R. Takama, K. Sato, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima:
The Cryo-TOF-SIMS/SEM System for analysis of the chemical distribution in freeze-fixed Cryptomeria japonica wood.
Surface and Interface Analysis, 45, 215–219 (2013). DOI: 10.1002/sia.4979
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sia.4979/full

Satoka Aoyagi, Katsushi Kuroda, Ruka Takama, Kazuhiko Fukushima, Isao Kayano, Seiichi Mochizuki and Akira Yano:
Evaluation of white radish sprouts growth influenced by magnetic fields using TOF-SIMS and MCR.
Surface and Interface Analysis, 45(1), 264-267 (2013). DOI: 10.1002/sia4893
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sia.4893/full

Toru Kojima, Hiromi Yamada, Toshihiko Yamamoto, Yasuyuki Matsushita, Kazuhiko Fukushima:
Dyeing regions of oxidative hair dyes in human hair investigated by nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 106, 140–144 (2013).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2013.01.028

Sachi Yoshitake, Tetsuya Suzuki, Yoshiharu Miyashita, Dan Aoki, Yoshikuni Teramoto, Yoshiyuki Nishio:
Nanoincorporation of layered double hydroxides into a miscible blend system of cellulose acetate with poly(acryloyl morpholine).
Carbohydrate Polymers, 93, 331–338 (2013).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.03.036

Yasuyuki Matsushita , Kousuke Ioka , Kaori Saito , Ruka Takama , Dan Aoki and Kazuhiko Fukushima:
Fragmentation mechanism of the phenylcoumaran-type lignin model compound by ToF-SIMS.
Holzforschung, 67, 365–370 (2013).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2012-0115

K. Saito and K. Fukushima
Molecular Imaging of Chemical Compounds in Plant Tissue by Time-of-flight Secondary Ion mass Spectrometry
SEIBUTSU BUTSURI, 53, 24–27 (2013).
http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/40019583135

2012

Y. Matsushita, I-C. Jang, T. Imai, R. Takama, K. Saito, T. Masumi, S-C. Lee, K. Fukushima:
Distribution of extracts including 4,8-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde in Diospyros kaki analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry.
Holzforschung, 66, 705–709 (2012).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2011-0214

K. Saito, Y. Watanabe, M. Shirakawa, Y. Matsushita, T. Imai, T. Koike, Y. Sano, R. Funada, K. Fukazawa, K. Fukushima:
Direct mapping of morphological distribution of syringyl and guaiacyl lignin in the xylem of mple by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry.
The Plant Journal, 69(3), 542-552 (2012).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-313X.2011.04811.x

T. Kojima, S. Tsuji, M. Niwa, K. Saito, Y. Matsushita and K. Fukushima:
Distribution analysis of triglyceride having repair effect on damaged human hair by TOF-SIMS.
International Journal of Polymer Analysis and characterization, 17(1), 21-28 (2012).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2012.638435

N. Terashima, M. Yoshida, J. Hafrén, K. Fukushima and U. Westermark:
Proposed supramolecular structure of lignin in softwood tracheid compound middle lamella regions.
Holzforschung, 66, 907-915 (2012).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2012-0021

2011

K. Saito, T. Kishimoto, Y. Matsushita, T. Imai and K. Fukushima:
Application of TOF-SIMS to the direct determination of syringyl to guaiacyl (S/G) ratio of lignin.
Surface and Interface Analysis, 43(1-2), 281-284 (2011).
DOI: 10.1002/sia.3565
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sia.3565/full

T. Kojima, H. Kitano, M. Niwa, K, Saito, Y. Matsushita and K. Fukushima:
Imaging analysis of cosmetic ingredients interacted with human hair using TOF-SIMS.
Surface and Interface Analysis, 43(1-2), 562-565 (2011). DOI: 10.1002/sia.3635
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sia.3635/full

Y. Matsushita, I-C. Jang, T. Imai, K. Fukushima, J-M. Lee, H-R. Park and S-C. Lee:
Antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of naphthalene derivatives from Diospyros kaki.
J. Wood Sci., 57(2), 161-165 (2011).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-010-1147-9

Y. Matsushita, T. Inomata, Y. Takagi, T. Hasegawa and K. Fukushima:
Conversion of sulfuric acid lignin generated during bioethanol production from lignocellulosic materials into polyesters with ε-caprolactone.
J. Wood Sci., 57(3), 214-218 (2011).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-010-1158-6

N. Bito, R. Nakada, E. Fukatsu, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima and T. Imai:
Clonal variation in heartwood norlignans of Cryptomeria japonica: evidence for independent control of agatharesinol and sequirin C biosynthesis.
Annals of Forest Science, 68(6), 1049-1056 (2011).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13595-011-0118-7

Dan Aoki, Yoshikuni Teramoto, Yoshiyuki Nishio:
Cellulose acetate/poly(methyl methacrylate) interpenetrating networks: synthesis and estimation of thermal and mechanical properties.
Cellulose, 18(6), 1441–1454 (2011).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-011-9580-5

2010

T. Kishimoto, W. Chiba, K, Saito, K. Fukushima, Y. Uraki and M. Ubukata:
Influence of syringyl to guaiacyl ratio on the structure of natural and synthetic lignins.
J. Agric. Food Chem., 58(2), 895-901 (2010).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf9035172

H. Homma, S. Kubo, T. Yamada, K. koda, Y. Matsushita and Y. Uraki:
Conversion of technical lignins to amphiphilic derivatives with high surface activity.
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 30(2), 164-174 (2010).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02773810903349713

D-H. You, I-C. Jang, G-U. Seo, S-J. Kim, E-K. Yang, G-H. A, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima, and S-C. Lee:
Antioxidant activity of branchees of Fuyu and Nishimurawase persimmon trees.
Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry, 53(2), 82-86 (2010).
http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search/display.do?f=2011/KR/KR1102.xml;KR2011000195

Y. Matsushita, I-C. Jang, T. Imai, K. Fukushima, and S-C. Lee:
Naphthalene derivatives from Diospyros kaki.
J. Wood Sci., 56(5), 418-421 (2010).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-010-1115-4

Y. Matsushita, K. Yamauchi, K. Takabe, T. Awano, A. Yoshinaga, M. Kato, T. Kobayashi, T. Asada, A. Furujyo and K. Fukushima:
Enzymatic saccharification of Eucalyptus bark using hydrothermal pre-treatment with carbon dioxide.
Bioresource Technology, 101(3), 4936-4939 (2010).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2009.09.041

Dan Aoki , Yoshiyuki Nishio:
Phosphorylated cellulose propionate derivatives as thermoplastic flame resistant/retardant materials: influence of regioselective phosphorylation on their thermal degradation behavior.
Cellulose, 17(5), 963–976 (2010).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-010-9440-8

2009

Y. Kanazawa, T. Kishimoto, K. Koda, K. Fukushima and Y. Uraki:
Evaluation of reaction effeciency of thioacidolysis for cleavage of ß- O-4 interunitary linkages by using ß-O-4type artificial lignin polymer.
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 29(2), 178-190 (2009).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02773810902731408

Y. Matsushita, T. Sekiguchi, R. Ichino and K. Fukushima:
Electropolymerization of coniferyl alcohol.
J. Wood Sci., 55(5), 344-349 (2009).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-009-1037-1

Y. Matsushita, T. Inomata, T. Hasegawa and K. Fukushima:
Solubilization and functionalization of sulfuric acid lignin generated during bioethanol production from woody biomass.
Bioresource Technology, 100(2), 1024-1026 (2009).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.07.026

2008

H. Homma, S. Kubo, T. Yamada, Y. Matsushita, and Y. Uraki:
Preparation and characterization of amphiphilic lignin derivatives as surfactants.
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 28(4), 270-282 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02773810802510688

T. Imai, S. Inoue, N. Ohdaira, Y. Matsushita, R. Suzuki, M. Sakurai, J.M Henriques de Jesus, S.K. Ozaki, Z. Finger and K. Fukushima:
Heartwood extractives from the Amazonian trees Dipteryx odorata, Hymenaea courbaril, and Astronium lecointei and their antioxidant activities.
J. Wood Sci., 54(6), 470-475 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-008-0975-3

K. Saito, T. Mitsutani, T. Imai, Y. Matsushita, A. Yamamoto and K. Fukushima:
Chemical differences between sapwood and heartwood of Chamaecyparis obtusa detected by ToF-SIMS.
Applied Surface Science, 255(4), 1088-1091 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.05.145

Y. Matsushita, A. Suzuki, T.Sekiguchi, K. Saito, T. Imai and K. Fukushima:
Mapping of the cationic starch adsorbed on pulp fibers by ToF-SIMS.
Applied Surface Science, 255(4), 1022-1024 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.05.049

K. Kuroda, T. Imai, K. Saito, T. Kato, and K. Fukushima:
Application of ToF-SIMS to the study on heartwood formation in Cryptomeria japonica trees.
Applied Surface Science, 255(4), 1143-1147 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.05.035

K. Kato, K. Endo, D. Matsumoto, T. Ida, K. Saito, K. Fukushima, and N. Kato:
Simulation of SIMS for monomer and dimer of lignin under the assumption of thermal decomposition using QMD method.
Applied Surface Science, 255, 1040-1043 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.05.074

K. Endo, D. Matsumoto, K. Kato, Y. Takagi, T. Ida, M. Mizuno, K. Saito, K. Fukushima, N. Kato:
Fragment distribution of thermal decomposition for lignin monomer by QMD calculations using the excited and charged model molecules.
Applied Surface Science, 255, 1048-1051 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.05.277

R. Suzuki, Y. Matsushita, T. Imai, M. Sakurai, J.M Henriques de Jesus, S.K. Ozaki, Z. Finger and K. Fukushima:
Characterization and anitioxidant activity of Amazonian woods.
J. Wood Sci., 54(2), 174-178 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-007-0913-9

K. Saito, T. Mitsutani, T. Imai, Y. Matsushita and K. Fukushima:
Discriminating the indistinguishable sapwood from heartwood in discoloured ancient wood by direct molecular mapping of specific extractives using ToF-SIMS.
Analytical Chemistry, 80(5), 1552-1557 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ac7021162

Y. Matsushita, M. Imai, A. Iwatsuki and K. Fukushima:
The relationship between surface tension and industrial performance of water-soluble polymers prepared from acid hydrolysis lignin, a saccharification by-product from woody materials.
Bioresource Technology, 99(8), 3024-3028 (2008).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2007.06.015

2007

K. Saito, N. Terashima, T. Imai, Y. Matsushita, K. Fukushima:
TOF-SIMS imaging of lignin after the removal of polysaccharides by periodate oxidation, followed by hydrolysis of Pinus thunbergii in the xylem.
Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 41, 583-589 (2007).

Y. Matsushita, T. Sekiguchi, K. Saito, T. Imai and K. Fukushima:
The characteristic fragment ions and visualization of cationic starches on pulp fiber using ToF-SIMS.
Surface and Interface Analysis, 39(6), 501-505 (2007). DOI: 10.1002/sia.2550
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sia.2550/abstract

Y. Matsushita, H. Sano, M. Imai, T. Imai, K. Fukushima:
Phenolization of hardwood sulfuric acid lignin and comparison of the behavior of the syringyl and guaiacyl units in lignin.
J. Wood Sci., 53(1), 67-70 (2007).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-006-0814-3

2006

K. Saito, T. Kato, H. Takamori, T. Kishimoto, A. Yamamoto and K. Fukushima:
A New analysis of the depolymerized fragments of lignin polymer in the plant cell walls using ToF-SIMS.
Applied Surface Science, 252(19), 6734-6737 (2006).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2006.02.163

T. Imai, M. Nomura, Y. Matsusita and K. Fukushima:
Hinokiresinol is not a precursor of agatharesinol in the norlignan biosynthetic pathway in Japaneses cedar.
Journal of Plant Phisiology, 163(12), 1221-1228 (2006).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2006.05.012

T. imai, M. Nomura, K. Fukushima:
Evidence for involvement of the phenylpropanoid pathway in the biosynthesis of the norlignan agatharesinol. Journal of Plant Physiology, 163, 483-487 (2006).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2005.08.009

Rikiya Nakamura, Yasuyuki Matsushita, Kazuhiko Umemoto, Arimitsu Usuki, Kazuhiko Fukushima:
Enzymatic Polymerization of Coniferyl alcohol in the Presence of Cyclodextrins.
Biomacromolecules, 7(6), 1929-1934 (2006).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bm060045d

Y. Matsushita S. Wada, K. Fukushima and S. Yasuda:
Surface characteristics of phenol-lignin-formaldehyde resin determined by contact angle measurement and inverse gas chromatography.
Industrial Crops and Products, 23(2), 115-121 (2006).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2005.04.004

2005

K. Saito, T. Kato, H. Takamori, T. Kishimoto and K. Fukushima:
A New Analysis of the Depolymerized Fragments of Lignin Polymer Using ToF-SIMS.
Biomacromolecules, 6(5), 2688-2696 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bm050147o

Y. Matsushita, M. Imai, T. Tamura and K. Fukushima:
Preparation and evaluation of a dispersant for gypsum paste from acid hydrolysis lignin.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 98(6), 2508-2513 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.22119

Y. Matsushita, A. Ookura, T. Imai, K. Fukushima and T. Kato:
Analysis of behavior of rosin glycerin ester in rosin ester emulsion size by visualization using ToF-SIMS.
Japan Tappi Journal, 59(11), 1685-1693 (2005). DOI: 10.2524/jtappij.59.1685
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jtappij/59/11/59_11_1685/_article

Y. Matsushita and S. Yasuda:
Preparation and evaluation of lignosulfonates as a dispersant for gypsum paste from acid hydrolysis lignin. Bioresource Technology, 96(4), 465-470 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2004.05.023

Kaori Saito, Kazuhiko Fukushima:
Distribution of lignin interunit bonds in the differentiating xylem of compression and normal woods of Pinus thunbergii.
J. Wood Sci., 51(3), 246-251 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-004-0644-0

Masato Yoshida, Daiji Fujiwara, Yukiko Tsuji, Kazuhiko Fukushima, Teruko Nakamura, Takashi Okuyama:
Ultraviolet microspectorophotometric investigation of the distribution of lignin in Prunus jamasakura differentiated on a three-dimensional clinostat.
J. Wood Sci., 51(5), 448-454 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-004-0681-8

Saito, K., Kato, T., Tsuji, Y. and Fukushima, K.:
Identifying the characteristic secondary Ions of lignin polymer using ToF-SIMS.
Biomacromolecules, 6(2), 678-683 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bm049521v

Yukiko Tsuji, Fang Chen, Seiichi Yasuda, and Kazuhiko Fukushima:
Unexpected behavior of coniferin in lignin biosynthesis of Ginkgo biloba L.
Planta, 222(1), 58-69 (2005).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00425-005-1517-5

Takanori Imai, Kinuko Tanabe, Toshiyuki Kato, Kazuhiko Fukushima:
Localization of ferruginol, diterpene phenol, in Cryptomeria japonica heartwood by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS).
Planta, 221(4), 549-556 (2005)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00425-004-1476-2

2004

Y. Tsuji, F. Chen, S. Yasuda, and K. Fukushima:
The behavior of deuterium-labeled monolignol and monolignol glucosides in lignin biosynthesis in Angiosperms.
J. Agric. Food Chem., 52(1), 131-134 (2004).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf034817y

T. Nagasaki, N. Osada, M. Sato, S. Yasuda, K. Takahashi and T. Imai:
Studies on the immunolabeling of heartwood extractives: characterization of anti-agatharesinol antiserum.
J. Wood Sci., 50(1), 82-86 (2004).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-003-0530-1

Y. Xie and S. Yasuda:
Difference of condensed lignin structures in eucalyptus species.
Nordic Pulp Paper Res. J., 19(1), 18-21 (2004). DOI: 10.3183/NPPRJ-2004-19-10-p018-021
http://subscribers.npprj.se/html/main.asp?i=167&h=1&b=1&m=189#1890

Y. Matsushita, A. Kakehi, S. Miyawaki and S. Yasuda:
Formation and chemical structures of acid-soluble lignin II. Reaction of aromatic nuclei model compounds with xylan in the presence of a counterpart for condensation, and behavior of lignin model compounds with guaiacyl and syringyl nuclei in 72% sulfuric acid.
J. Wood Sci., 50(2), 136-141 (2004).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-003-0543-9

Y. Matsushita, A. Iwatsuki, S. Yasuda:
Application of cationic polymer prepared from sulfuric acid lignin as a retention aid for usual rosin sizes to neutral papermaking.
J. Wood Sci., 50, 540-544 (2004). DOI: 10.1007/s10086-003-0602-2
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10086-003-0602-2?LI=true#

K. Hamada, T. Nishida, K. Yamauchi,K. Fukushima,R. Kondo and Y. Tsutsumi:
4-Coumarate: coenzyme A ligase in black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) catalyses the conversion of sinapate to sinapoyl-CoA.
Journal of Plant Research, 117(4), 303-310 (2004).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10265-004-0159-1

K. Yamauchi and K. Fukushima:
The regulation from guaiacy to syringyl lignin in the differentiating xylem of Robinia pseudoacacia.
Comptes Rendus Biologies, 327(9-10), 791-797 (2004).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crvi.2004.07.012

Y. Tsuji, K. Fukushima:
Behavior of Monolignol Glucosides in Angiosperms.
J. Agric. Food Chem., 52(25), 7651-7659 (2004).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0491198

A. Begum, C. Nicolle, I. Mila, C. Lapierre, K. Nagano, K. Fukushima, S. Heinonen, H. Adlercreutz, C. Remesy, and A. Scalbert:
Lignins are new dietary precursors of mammalian lignans in rats.
J. Nutrition, 134 (1), 120-127 (2004)
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/134/1/120.short

K. Fukushima:
Stable isotope tracer experiments give strong evidence supportong a controversial pathway in lignin biosynthesis, In: Inprovement of forest resources for recyclable forest products, T. Ona (ed)
Springer-Verlag, Tokyo, pp163-166 (2004).
http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ecology/book/978-4-431-20250-9

S. Murakami, T. Ona, K. Saito and K. Fukushima:
Effect of deuterium exchange in lignin on its structural analysis using FT-Raman spectroscopy, In: Inprovement of forest resources for recyclable forest products, T. Ona (ed)
Springer-Verlag ,Tokyo, pp111-116 (2004).
http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ecology/book/978-4-431-20250-9

2003

K. Yamauchi, S. Yasuda, K. Hamada, Y. Tsutsumi and K. Fukushima:
Multiform biosynthetic pathway of syringyl lignin in angiosperms.
Planta, 216(3): 496-501 (2003).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00425-002-0865-7

Y. Matsushita and S. Yasuda:
Reactivity of a condensed-type lignin model compound in the Mannich reaction and preparation of cationic surfactant from sulfuric acid lignin.
J. Wood Sci., 49(2): 166-171 (2003).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100860300026

Y. Matsushita and S. Yasuda:
Preparation and evaluation of mordants for neutral rosin size emulsion from lignin.
Japan TAPPI J., 57(6), 882-892 (2003).
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200312/000020031203A0394415.php

Y. Matsushita, S. Miyawaki and S. Yasuda:
Manufacture of wood-cement boards VIII: cement-hardening inhibitory compounds of keyaki (Japanese zelkova, Zelkova serrata).
J. Wood Sci., 49(3), 281-284 (2003).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-002-0460-3

K. Hamada, Y. Tsutsumi, K. Yamauchi, K. Fukushima, T. Nishida:
Treatment of poplar callus with ferulic acid sinapic acids I: Incorporationi and enhancement of lignin biosynthesis.
J. Wood Sci., 49(4), 333-338 (2003). DOI: 10.1007/s10086-002-0477-7
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10086-002-0477-7?LI=true#

Y. Matsushita and S. Yasuda:
Preparation of anion-exchange resins from sulfuric acid lignin, one of the acid hydrolysis lignins.
J. Wood Sci., 49(5), 423-429 (2003).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10086-002-0489-3

2002

K. Yamauchi, S. Yasuda, K. Fukushima:
Evidence for the biosynthetic pathway from sinapic acid to syringyl lignin using labeled sinapic acid with stable isotope at both methoxy groups in Robinia pseudoacacia and Nerium indicum.
J. Agric. Food Chem., 50(11), 3222-3227 (2002).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf011565x

S. Yasuda, K. Ima, Y. Matsushita:
Manufacture of wood-cement boards VII: cement-hardening inhibitory compounds of hannoki (Japanese alder, Alnus japonica Steud.).
J. Wood Sci., 48, 242-244 (2002).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00771375

T. Nagasaki, S. Yasuda, T. Imai:
Immunohistochemical localization of agatharesinol, a heartwood norlignan, in Cryptomeria japonica.
Phytochem., 60, 461-466 (2002).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00141-3

Y. Matsushita, Y. Kurono, A. Suzuki, T. Imai, S. Yasuda and Y. Xie:
Effect of chemical composition and wood properties on kraft pulping of eucalyptus -Difference in soluble and insoluble wood extractives between Eucalyptus viminalis and Eucalyptus globulus. In: H. Liu, H. Zhan and Y. Xie (eds), Emerging technologies of pulping & papermaking of fast-growing wood.
South China University of Technology Press, Guangzhou, pp.67-73 (2002).

2001

S. Yasuda, K. Fukushima, K. Kakehi:
Formation and chemical structures of acid-soluble lignin I: sulfuric acid treatment time and acid-soluble lignin content of hardwood.
J. Wood Sci., 47(1), 69-72 (2001).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00776648

T. Tamura, N. Morohoshi, S. Yasuda:
Suitability of peroxidase-suppressed transgenic hybrid aspen (Populus sieboldii X Populus gradidentata) for pulping.
Holzforschung, 55, 335-339 (2001).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf.2001.056

T. Nagasaki, S. Yasuda, T. Imai:
Preparation of antibody against agatharesinol, a norlignan, using a hapten-carrier conjugate.
Phytochem., 58, 833-840 (2001).
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(01)00323-5

K. Fukushima:
On the mechanism to regulate the ratio of syringyl to guaiacyl moieties in lignin. In: N. Morohoshi and A. Komamine (eds), Molecular breeding of woody plants.
ElsevierScience B.V., Tokyo, pp.149-158, 2001.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921042301800678

K. Yamauchi, S. Yasuda and K. Fukushima:
The behavior of exogenous sinapic acids in the differentiating xylem of angiosper. In: N. Morohoshi and A. Komamine (eds), Molecular breeding of woody plants.
ElsevierScience B.V., Tokyo, pp.159-162, 2001.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092104230180068X

B. Monties and K. Fukushima:
Occurence, function and biosynthesis of lignin. In: A. Steinbuchel (ed), Biopolymers I.
Wiley-VCH Verlag, Weinheim, pp.1-64, 2001.
http://www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/books/ISBN3-527-30290-5