Masahiko Isaka

National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technology Development Agency

This researcher has made significant contributions to the fields of natural product chemistry and pharmacology, focusing on the discovery and isolation of bioactive triterpenoids from various basidiomycete species. The research yields diverse compounds with antimalarial, immunosuppressive, anti-diabetic, and antitubercular activities, demonstrating their potential as novel therapeutic agents. By exploring the chemical diversity of fungal secondary metabolites, this work not only expands our knowledge of these organisms but also highlights their potential as a source of new medicines for treating major diseases. The findings have broad implications for the discovery of natural products with medicinal properties.