S. Hirata

Frequent increased gene copy number and high protein expression of tRNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase (NSUN2) in human cancers.

M. Tatsuka, T. Takata, Sunao Sato, 2012, DNA and cell biology.

Detection of circulating melanoma cells by RT-PCR amplification of three different melanocyte-specific mRNAs in a mouse model.

A. Osada, K. Tsukamoto, S. Hirata, 2000, Pigment cell research.

gp100 mRNA is more sensitive than tyrosinase mRNA for RT-PCR amplification to detect circulating melanoma cells in peripheral blood of melanoma patients.

M. Ueda, M. Ichihashi, A. Osada, 2000, Journal of dermatological science.