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Papers

In press

  1. Wambiji, N., Park, Y.J., Kim, S.J., Hur, S.P., Takeuchi, Y. and Takemura, A. (in press). Expression of type II iodothyronine deiodinase gene in the brain of a tropical spinefoot, Siganus guttatus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology.
  2. Misumi, I., Leong, J.C., Takemura, A. and Lewis, T.D. (in press). Immune protection of Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) exposed to different infectious doses of ectoparasite (Cryptocaryon irritans). Parasitology Research.
  3. Hur, S.P., Lim, B.S., Ryu, Y.W., Song, Y.B., Hwang, I.J., Jeong, H.B., Takemura, A., Kim, S.J., Baek, H.H. and Lee, Y.D. (in press). Masculinization in juvenile in longtooth grouper, Epinephelus bruneus with aromatase inhibitor: changes in GtH subunits mRNA expressions and steroids hormone levels. Animal Cells and Systems.
  4. Bapary, M.A.B. and Takemura, A. (in press) Role of food availability in initiation and termination of reproduction in the tropical damselfish Crysiptera cyanea. Marine Biology Research.
  5. Takeuchi, Y., Bapary, M.A.J., Igarashi, S., Imamura, S., Sawada, Y., Matsumoto, M., Hur, S.P. and Takemura, A. (in press). Molecular cloning and expression of long-wavelength-sensitive cone opsin in the brain of a tropical damselfish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology.

2011年

  1. Morita, M., Nakajima, A., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2011). Involvement of redox- and phosphorylation-dependent pathways in osmotic adaptation in a single sperm cell in euryhaline tilapia. Journal of Experimental Biology, 214: 2096-2104.[abstract]
  2. Wambiji, N., Park, Y.J., Park, J.G., Kim, S.J., Hur, S.P., Takeuchi, Y. and Takemura, A. (2011). Expression patterns of type II and III iodothyronine deiodinase genes in the liver of the goldlined spinefoot, Siganus guttatus. Fisheries Science, 77: 301-310. [abstract]
  3. Misumi, I., Lewis, T.D., Takemura, A. and Leong, J.C. (2011). Elicited cross-protection and specifc antibodies in Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) against two different immobilization serotypes of Cryptocaryon irritans isolated in Hawaii. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 30: 1152-1158.[abstract]
  4. Bapary, M.A.B., Amin, M.N. and Takemura, A. (2011) The stimulatory effects of long wavelengths of light on the ovarian development in the tropical damselfish, Chrysiptera cyanea. Aquaculture, 314: 188-192.[abstract]
  5. Hur, S.P., Takeuchi, Y., Esaka, Y., Wambiji, N., Park, Y.J., Kang, H.C., Jeong, H.B., Lee, Y.D., Kim, S.J. and Takemura, A. (2011). Diurnal expression patterns of neurohypophysial hormone genes in the brain of the threespot wrasse Halichoeres trimaculatus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 158A: 490-497. [abstract]

2010年

  1. Takemura, A., Tamotsu, S., Miwa, T. and Yamamoto, H. (2010) Preliminary results on the reproduction of a deep-sea snailfish around the active hydrothermal vent on the Hatoma Knoll, Okinawa, Japan. Journal of Fish Biology, 77: 1709-1715. [abstract]
  2. Bapary, M.A.B. and Takemura, A. (2010). Effect of temperature and photoperiod on the reproductive condition and performance of a tropical damselfish Chrysiptera cyanea during different phases of reproductive season. Fisheries Science, 76: 769-776.[abstract]
  3. Takemura, A., Uchimura, M. and Shibata, Y. (2010) Dopaminergic activity in relation to changes in day-night and hydrostatic pressure in the brain of tropical wrasse Halichoeres trimaculatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 166: 513-519.[abstract]
  4. Morita, M., Awata, S., Takahashi, T., Takemura, A. and Kohda, M. (2010). Sperm motility adaptation to ion-differing aquatic environments in the Tanganyikan cichlid, Astatotilapia burtoni. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A. 313: 169-177.[abstract]
  5. Nikaido, Y., Vijayan, M.M., Arulu, N., McGuire, A., Park, Y.J. and Takemura, A. (2010). Effect of cortisol on melatonin production in the pineal gland of tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 155A: 84-90.[abstract]
  6. Lee, C.H., Hur, S.W., Song, Y.B., Takano, K., Takemura, A., Lee, Y.D. (2010). Effect of 11-ketotestosterone (11-KT) on gonadal sex reversal and spermatogenesis of honeycomb grouper Epinepherus merra. Development and Reproduction. 14; 1-5.
  7. McGuire, A., Aluru, N., Takemura, A., Weil, R., Wilson, J.M. and Vijayan, M.M. (2010). Hyperosmotic shock adaptation by cortisol involves upregulation of branchial osmotic stress transcription factor 1 gene expression in Mozambique tilapia. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 165: 321-329.[abstract]

2009年

  1. Bapary, M.A.J., Fainuulelei, P. and Takemura, A. (2009). Environmental control of gonadal development in the tropical damselfish Chrysiptera cyanea. Marine Biology Research, 5: 462-469. [abstract]
  2. Jeong, H.B., Park, J.G., Park, Y.J., Takemura, A., Hur, S.P., Lee, Y.D. and Kim, S.J. (2009). Isolation and characterization of DMRT1 and its putative regulatory region in the protogynous wrasse, Halichoeres tenuispinis. Gene, 438; 8-16. [abstract]
  3. Morita, M., Kitamura, M., Nakajima, A., Sri Susilo, E., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2009). Regulation of sperm flagellar motility activation and chemotaxis caused by egg-derived substance(s) in sea cucumber. (2009). Cell Motility and the Cytoskeleton, 66; 202-214. [abstract]
  4. Sri Susilo, E., Harnadi, L. and Takemura, A. (2009). Tropical monsoon environments and the reproductive cycle of the orange-spotted spinefoot Siganus guttatus. Marine Biology Research, 5: 179-185. [abstract]
  5. Nikaido, Y., Ueda, S. and Takemura, A. (2009). Photic and circadian regulation of melatonin production in the Mozambique tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology,152A; 77-82. [abstract]
  6. Iwamoto, K., Takemura, A., Yoshino, T. and Imai, H. (2009). Molecular ecological study of Siganus spinus and S. guttatus from Okinawan waters based on mitochondrial DNA control region sequences. Journal of Oceanography, 65: 103-112. [abstract]
  7. Morita, M., Iguchi, A., and Takemura, A. (2009). Roles of calmodulin and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase in flagella motility regulation in the coral Acropora digitifera. Marine Biotechnology, 11; 118-123. [abstract]

2008

  1. Sugama, N., Park, J.G., Park, Y.J., Takeuchi, Y., Kim, S.J. and Takemura, A. (2008) Moonlight affects nocturnal Period2 transcript levels in the pineal gland of the reef fish Siganus guttatus. Journal of Pineal Research, 45: 133-141. [abstract]
  2. Takemura, A., Oya, R., Shibata, Y., Uchimura, M. and Nakamura, S. (2008). Tidal cycle in gonadal development and spawning of a tropical wrasse, Halicoeres trimaculatus. Zoological Science, 25: 572-579. [abstract]

2007

  1. Arvedlund, M., P.L. Munday, P.L. and Takemura, A. (2007). The morphology and ultrastructure of the peripheral olfactory organ in newly metamorphosed coral-dwelling gobies, Paragobiodon xanthosomus Bleeker (Gobiidae, Teleostei). Tissue and Cell, in press. [abstract]
  2. Park, C.B., Takemura, A., Aluru, N., Park, Y.J., Kim, B.H., Lee, C.H., Lee, Y.D., Moon, T.W. and Vijayan, M.M. Tissue-specific suppression of estrogen, androgen and glucocorticoid receptor gene expression in feral vitellogenic male Mozambique tilapia. Chemosphere, 69: 32-40. [abstract]
  3. Giron-Perez, M.I., Santerre, A., Gonzalez-Jaime, F., Casas-Solis, J., Hernandez-Coronado, M., Peregrina-Sandoval, J., Takemura, A. and Zaitseva, G. (2007). Immunotoxicity and hepatic function evaluation in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to diazinon. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 23: 760-769. [abstract]
  4. Pisingan, R.S. and Takemura, A. (2007). Apparent semilunar spawning rhythmicity in a brackish cardinalfish, Apogon amboinensis. Journal of Fish Biology, 70: 1412-1422. [abstract]
  5. Park, Y.J., Park, J.G., Jeong, H.B., Takeuchi, Y., Kim, S.J., Lee, Y.D. and Takemura, A. (2007). Expression of the melatonin receptor Mel1c in neural tissues of the reef fish Siganus guttatus. Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, 147A: 103-111. [abstract]
  6. Park, J.G., Park, Y.J., Sugama, N., Kim, S.J. and Takemura, A. (2007). Molecular cloning and diurnal variations of the Period gene in a reef fish Siganus guttatus. Journal of Comparative Physiology A, 193: 403-411. [abstract]
  7. Park, Y.J., Park, J.G., Hiyakawa, N., Lee, Y.D., Kim, S.J. and Takemura, A. (2007). Diurnal and circadian regulation of a melatonin receptor, MT1, in the golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 150: 253-262. [abstract]
  8. Morita, M., Nishikawa, A., Nakajima, A., Iguchi, A., Sakai, K., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2007). Sperm flagellar motility initiation, chemotaxis, and inhibition by eggs in the coral, Acropora digitifera, A. gemmifera, and A. tenuis. Journal of Experimental Biology, 209: 4574-4579. [abstract]
  9. Ayson, F.G. and Takemura, A. (2007). mRNA expression patterns for GH, PRL, SL, IGF-I and IGF-II during altered nutritional status in rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 150: 196-204. [abstract]
  10. Purbomartono, C., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2007). Histochemical study of mucus lectin distribution on several tissues of tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus). Jurnal Perikanan (Journal of Fisheries Sciences), 9: 1-7.

2006

  1. Pisingan, R.S., Harnadi, L. and Takemura, A. (2006). Semilunar spawning periodicity in the brackish damsel, Pomacentrus taeniometopon Breeker. Fisheries Science, 72: 1256-1260. [abstract]
  2. Morita, M., Nishikawa, A., Nakajima, A., Iguchi, A., Sakai, K., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2006). Eggs regulate sperm flagellar motility initiation, chemotaxis and inhibition in the coral Acropora digitifera, A. gemmifera and A. tenuis. Journal of Experimental Biology, 209: 4574-4579. [abstract]
  3. Ayson, F.G. and Takemura, A. (2006). Daily expression patterns for mRNAs of GH, PRL, SL, IGF-I and IGF-II in juvenile rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus, during 24-hour light and dark cycles. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 149: 261-268. [abstract]
  4. Park, Y.J., Park, J.G., Kim, S.J., Lee, Y.D., Rahman, M.S. and Takemura, A. (2006). Melatonin receptor of a reef fish with lunar-related rhythmicity: cloning and daily variations. Journal of Pineal Research, 41: 166-174. [abstract]
  5. Morita, M., Takemura, A., Nakajima, A. and Okuno, M. (2006). Microtubule sliding movement in sperm flagella axoneme is regulated by Ca2+/Calmodulin-dependent protein phosphorylation. Cell Motility and the Cytoskelton. 63: 459-470. [abstract]
  6. Arvedlund, M., Hattori, A., Iwao, K. and Takemura, A. (2006). When cleanerfish become anemonefish. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 86: 1265-1266. [abstract] A picture of the front page.
  7. Morita, M., Okuno, M., Endang Sri Susilo, Bambang Pramono Setyo, Diptarina Martarini, Lilik Harnadi and Takemura, A. (2006). Changes in sperm motility in response to Ca2+ in three Indonesian fresh water teleosts, the goby (Oxyeleotris marmorata), the Java carp (Puntius javanicus), and the catfish (Clarias batrachus). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 143A: 361-367. [abstract]
  8. Rahman, M.A., Isa, Y., Takemura, A. and Uehara, T. (2006). Analysis of Proteinaceous Components of the Organic Matrix of Endoskeletal Sclerites from the Alcyonarian Lobophytum crassum. Calcified Tissue International. 78: 178-185. [abstract]
  9. Takemura, A., Ueda, S., Hiyakawa, N. and Nikaido, Y. A direct influence of moonlight intensity on changes in melatonin production by cultured pineal glands of the golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus. Journal of Pineal Research, 40: 236-241. [abstract]
  10. Park, Y.J., Takemura, A. and Lee, Y.D. Histological evidence of lunar-synchronized reproductive activity in the pencil-streaked rabbitfish, Siganus doliatus, the Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia. Ichthyological Research, 53: 179-181. [abstract]
  11. Park, Y.J., Takemura, A. and Lee, Y.D. (2006). Annual and lunar-synchronized reproductive activity in two rabbitfish species in the Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia. Fisheries Science, 72: 166-172. [abstract]
  12. Arvedlund, M., Iwao, K., Brolund, T.M. and Takemura, A. (2006). Juvenile Thalassoma amblycephalum Bleeker (Labridae, Teleostei) dwelling among the tentacles of sea anemones: a cleanerfish with an unusual client? Journal of Experimental Marine Biology & Ecology, 329: 161-173. [abstract]
  13. Arvedlund, M. and Takemura, A. (2006). The importance of chemical environmental cues for juvenile Lethrinus nebulosus Forsskal (Lethrinidae, Teleostei) when settling into their first benthic habitat. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology & Ecology, 338: 112-122. [abstract]

2005

  1. Nakajima, A.. Morita, M., Takemura, A., Kamimura, S. and Okuno, M. (2005). Increase in intracellular pH induces phosphorylation of axonemal proteins for flagellar motility activation in starfish sperm. Journal of Experimental Biology, 208: 4411-4418.
  2. Arvedlund, M. and Takemura, A. (2005). Long-term observation in situ of the anemonefish Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett) in association with a soft coral. Coral Reefs, 24: 698-698.
  3. Arvedlund, M. and Takemura, A. (2005). Scanning electron microscpy of the peripheral olfactory organ in small and large juvenile Apogon cyanosoma (Apogonidae, Telesotei). Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 85: 1231-1234.
  4. Choi, J.Y., Park, J.G., Jeong, H.B., Lee, Y.D., Takemura, A. and Kim, S.J. (2005). Molecular cloning of cytochrome P450 aromatases in the protogynous wrasse, Halichoeres tenuispinis. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 141B: 49-59.
  5. Dominguez, M., Takemura, A. and Tsuchiya, M. (2005). Effects of changes in environmental factors on non-specific immune response in the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L. Aquaculture Research, 36(4): 391-397.

2004

  1. Takemura, A., Rahman, M.S., Nakamura, S., Park, Y.J. and Takano, K. (2004). Lunar cycles and reproductive activity in reef fishes with particular attention to rabbitfishes. Fish and Fisheries, 5: 317-328. (Review)
  2. Yakovleva I., Bhagooli R., Takemura A., and Hidaka M. (2004). Differential susceptibility to oxidative stress of two scleractinian corals: role of antioxidant functioning of mycosporine-glycine. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 139B(4): 731-740.
  3. Kim, B.H., Rahman, M.S., Kim, S.J., Lee, Y.D. and Takemura, A. (2004). Alcohol treatment promotes conversion of testosterone to estradiol-17b in female tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, in press.
  4. Dominguez, M., Takemura, A. and Tsuchiya, M. (2004). Impact of different environmental factors on the circulating immunoglobulin (IgM) levels in the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture, 241(1-4): 491-500.
  5. Takemura, A., Susilo, E.S., Rahman, M.S. and Morita, M. (2004). Perception and possible utilization of moonlight intensity for reproductive activities in a lunar-synchronized spawner, the golden rabbitfish. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 301A(10): 844-851.
  6. Nakano, K., Takemura, A., Nakamura, S., Nakano, Y. and Iwama, G.K. (2004). Changes in the cellular and organismal stress responses of the subtropical fish, the Indo-Pacific sergant (Abudefduf vaigiensis), due to the 1997-98 El Nino/Southern Oscillation. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 70(4): 321-329.
  7. Rahman, M.S., Kim, B.H., Takemura, A., Park, C.B. and Lee, Y.D. (2004). Effects of moonlight exposure on plasma melatonin rhythms in the seagrass rabbitfish, Siganus canaliculatus. Journal of Biological Rhythms, 19: 325-334.
  8. Rahman, M.S., Kim, B.H., Takemura, A., Park, C.B. and Lee, Y.D. (2004). Influence of light-dark and lunar cycles on the ocular melatonin rhythms in the seagrass rabbitfish, a lunar-synchronized spawner. Journal of Pineal Research, 37: 122-128.
  9. Morita, M., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2004). Acclimation of sperm motility apparatus in seawater-acclimated euryhaline tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus). Journal of Experimental Biology, 207: 337-345.
  10. Gwo, J.-C., Yang, W.-T. Kuo, M.-C., Takemura, A. and Cheng, H.-Y. (2004). Spermatozoal ultrastructures of two marine perciform teleost fishes, the goatfish, Paraupeneus spilurus (Mullidae) and the rabbitfish, Siganus fuscescens (Siganidae) from Taiwan. Cell and Tissue, 36: 63-69.

2003

  1. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A., Park, Y.J., Takano, K. (2003). Lunar cycle in the reproductive activity in the forktail rabbitfish. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 28: 443-444.
  2. Morita, M., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2003). Requirement of Ca2+ on activation of sperm motility in euryhaline tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus). Journal of Experimental Biology, 206: 913-921.
  3. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A., Nakamura, S. and Takano, K. (2003). Rhythmic changes in testicular activity with lunar cycle in the forktail rabbitfish. Journal of Fish Biology, 62: 495-499.
  4. Rahman, M.S., Morita, M., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2003). Hormonal changes in relation to lunar periodicity in the testis of the forktail rabbitfish, Siganus argenteus. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 131, 302-309.
  5. Kim, B.-H. and Takemura, A. (2003). Culture conditions affect induction of vitellogenin synthesis by estradiol-17b in primary cultures of tilapia hepatocytes. Comparative Biochemistry and Biochemistry, 135B: 231-239.
  6. Tashiro, Y., Takemura, A., Fujii, H., Takahira, K. and Nakanishi, Y. (2003). Livestock wastes as a source of estrogens and their effects on wildlife of Manko Tidal Flat, Okinawa. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 47: 143-147.
  7. Kim, B.H., Takemura, A., Kim, S.J. and Lee, Y.D. (2003). Vitellogenin induction via androgens in primary cultures of tilapia hepatocytes. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 132: 248-255.
  8. Leatherland, J.F., Ogasawara, K., Rahman, M.S. Renaud, R. Yamashiro H. and Takemura, A. (2003). In vitro steroidogenesis of the gonads of a protogynous Pacific wasse, Halichoeres trimaculatus. Journal of Fish Biology, 62: 1414-1434.
  9. Tada, K., Sakai, K., Nakano, Y., Takemura, A. and Montani, S. (2003). Size-fractionated phytoplankton biomass in coral reef waters of Sesoko Island, Okinawa, Japan. Journal of Plankton Research, 25: 991-997.
  10. Park C.B., Kim, B.H., Na, O.S., Choi, Y.C., Lee, Y.D., Baek, H.J., Kim, H.B. and Takemura, A. (2003). Induction of in vitro vitellogenin synthesis by bisphenol, nonylphenol and octylphenol in Chinese minnow (Phoxinus oxycephalus) hepatocytes. Korean J. Biol. Sci., 7: 227-235.
  11. Song, Y.B., Park, Y.J., Takemura, A., Kim, H.J., Choi, M.S., Choi, Y.C. and Lee, Y.D. (2003). Histological observation of the female reproductive cycle of honycomb grouper, Epinephelus merra in Chuuk. Development and Reproduction, 7: 23-27.

2002

  1. Rahman, M.S. Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2002). Lunar synchronization of in vitro steroidogenesis by ovaries in the golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus (Bloch). General and Comparative Endocrinology, 125: 1-8.
  2. Harahap, A.P., Takemura, A., Nakamura, S., Rahman, M.S. and Takano, K. (2002). Lunar-synchronization in acquisition of sperm motility in the spiny rabbitfish, Siganus spinus (Linnaeus). Fisheries Science, 68: 706-708.
  3. Kim, B.-H. and Takemura, A. (2002). In vitro vitellogenin synthesis in primary cultures of tilapia hepatocytes. Fisheries Science, 68: 123-131.
  4. Kim, B.-H., Takemura, A. and Nakamura, M. (2002). Comparison of in vitro vitellogenin synthesis among different nonylphenol products using primary cultures of tilapia hepatocytes. Fisheries Science, 68: 838-842.
  5. Lee, Y.-D., Park, S.-H., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2002). Histological observations of seasonal reproductive and lunar-related spawning cycles in the female honeycomb grouper, Epinephelus merra, in Okinawan water. Fisheries Science, 68: 872-877.
  6. Kim, S.-J., Ogasawara, K., Takemura, A. and Nakamura, M. (2002). Higher expression of androgen receptor gene in the brain of terminal phase male protogynous wrasse, Halichoeres trimaculatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 127: 165-173.

2001

  1. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2001). Lunar-synchronization of testicular development and steroidogenesis in rabbitfish. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 129B: 367-373.
  2. Takemura, A. and Kim, B.-H. (2001). Effects of estradiol-17b on in vitro and in vivo synthesis of two distinct vitellogenins in tilapia. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 129A: 641-651.
  3. Rain, J.C. Takemura, A. and Leatherland, J.F. (2001). Assessment of thyroid function in adult medaka (Oryzias latipes) and juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) using immunostaining methods. The Journal of Experimental Zoology, 290(4): 366-378.
  4. Choi, C.-Y. and Takemura, A. (2001). Molecular cloning and expression of connexin 32.3 cDNA in the ovary from the red seabream (Pagrus major). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 129B: 767-775.
  5. Harahap, A.P., Takemura, A., Nakamura, S., Rahman, M.S. and Takano, K. (2001). Histological evidence of lunar-synchronized gonadal maturation and spawning in the spiny rabbitfish, Siganus spinus (Linnaeus), around the Ryukyus. Fisheries Science, 67: 888-893.
  6. Vijayan, M.M., Takemura, A. and Mommsen, T.P. (2001). Estradiol impairs hypo-osmoregulatory capacity in the euryhaline tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. American Journal of Physiology, 281: R1161-R1168.

2000

  1. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2000). Annual changes in ovarian histology, plasma steroid hormones and vitellogenin in the female golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus. Bulletin of Marine Science, 67: 729-738.
  2. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2000). Annual changes in testicular activity and plasma steroid hormones in the golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus (Bloch). Fisheries Science, 66(5): 894-900.
  3. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2000). Lunar synchronization of ovarian development, and changes in plasma steroid hormones and vitellogenin in the golden rabbitfish Siganus guttatus (Bloch). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 127B: 113-122.
  4. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (2000). Lunar synchronization of testicular development and plasma steroid hormone profiles in the golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus (Bloch). Journal of Fish Biology, 57(4): 1065-1074.
  5. Choi, C.-Y., Takemura, A. and Takashima, F. (2000). Cellular apoptosis susceptibility gene messenger ribonucleic acid in the ovary of red seabream: Molecular cloning and correlation with acquisition of oocyte maturational competence. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 23: 119-125.

1999

  1. Takemura, A., Takeuchi, H., Teruya, T., Oka, M. and Kanematsu, M. (1999). Immunochemical estimation of reproductive activity in hatchery-reared female greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, using skin mucus. Fisheries Science, 65(5): 792-793.
  2. Takemura, A. and Sin, D.-H. (1999). Detection of vitellogenin in the sera of male tilapia inhabiting the Okukubi river, using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Biological Magazine, Okinawa, 37: 1-7.
  3. Tada, K., Yamada, M., Takemura, A. and Nakano, Y. (1999). Size distribution of phytoplankton community in the oligotrophic tropical coastal waters. La mer, 36(4): 139-145.
  4. Hoque, M.M., Takemura, A., Matsuyama, M., Matsuura, M. and Takano, K. (1999). Lunar spawning in Siganus canaliculatus. Journal of Fish Biology, 55: 1213-1222.

1998

  1. Hoque, M.M., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1998). Annual changes in oocyte development and serum vitellogenin level in the rabbitfish, Siganus canaliculatus (Park), in Okinawa, Southern Japan. Fisheries Science, 64: 44-52.
  2. Takemura, A. and Oka, M. (1998). Immunochemical sexing of living yellowfin tuna, Thunnas albacares (Bonnaterre), using a vitellogenin-like protein. Aquaculture Research, 29: 245-250.
  3. Fujita, T., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1998). Immunochemical detection of precursor proteins of yolk and vitelline envelope, and their annual changes in the blood of Diodon holocanthus. Journal of Fish Biology, 52; 1229-1240.
  4. Nakano, K., Tagawa, M., Takemura, A. and Hirano, T. (1998). Temporal changes in liver carbohydrate metabolism associated with seawater transfer in Oreochromis mossambicus. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, 119B: 721-728.

1997

  1. Nakano, K., Tagawa, M., Takemura, A. and Hirano, T. (1997). Effects of ambient salinities on carbohydrate metabolism in two species of tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus and O. niloticus. Fisheries Science, 63(3): 338-343.
  2. Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1997). Transfer of maternally-derived immunoglobulin (IgM) to larvae in tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 7: 355-363.
  3. Tagawa, M., Hagiwara, H., Takemura, A., Hirose, H. and Hirano, T. (1997). Partial cloning of the hormone-binding domain of the cortisol receptor in tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, and changes in the mRNA level during embryonic development. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 108: 132-140.
  4. Fujita, T., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1997). Histological observations of annual reproductive and tidal spawning rhythm in the female porcupine fish Diodon holocanthus. Fisheries Science, 65(5): 715-720.
  5. Iwama, G.K., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1997). Oxygen consumption rates of tilapia in fresh water, sea water, and hypersaline sea water. Journal of Fish Biology, 51: 886-894.
  6. Takemura, A. and Teruya, T. (1997). Purification and partial characterization of the vitellogenin of coral trout, Plectropomus leopardas. Bulletin of Marine Science, 61(3): 791-800.

1996

  1. Takemura, A. (1996). Immunohistochemical localization of lysozyme in the prelarvae of tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 6: 75-77.
  2. Choi, C.-Y., Chang, Y.-J., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1996). Reproductive cycle in female fusilier, Caesio diagramma. Journal of Aquaculture, 9(1): 73-81.
  3. Choi, C.-Y., Chang, Y.-J., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1996). Immunochemical properties of vitellogenin and egg yolk proteins in female fusilier, Caesio diagramma. Journal of Aquaculture, 9(1): 83-92.
  4. Choi, C.-Y., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1996). Ovarian development and changes in serum vitellogenin during the annual reproductive cycle of the female fusilier, Caesio diagramma. Galaxea, 13: 35-45.

1995

  1. Takemura, A., Takano, K. and Takahashi, H. (1995). The uptake of macromolecular materials in the hindgut of viviparous rockfish embryos. Journal of Fish Biology, 46: 485-493.
  2. Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1995). Lysozyme in the ovary of tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus): its purification and some biological properties. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 14(5): 415-421.
  3. Choi, C.-Y., Chang, Y.-J. and Takemura, a. (1995). Purification of vitellogenin and egg yolk protein, and changes of vitellogenin concentration during the ovulation period in elkhorn sculpin, Alcichthys alcicornis. Journal of the Korean Fisheries Society, 28(6): 753-760.

1994

  1. Takemura, A. (1994). Vitellogenin-like substance in the skin mucus of Oreochromis mossambicus. Fisheries Science, 60(6): 789-790.

1993

  1. Takemura, A. (1993). A change in an immunoglobulin M (IgM)-like protein during larval stages in tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. Aquaculture, 115: 233-241.
  2. Takemura, A., Nunomura, W., Takano, K. and Hirai, H. (1993). Novel female protein with biological activities of C-reactive protein and lectin in a viviparous rockfish, Sebastes taczanowskii. The Journal of Experimental Zoology, 266: 188-194.

1991

  1. Conte, F.P., Takano, K., Takemura, A. and Boehlert, G.W. (1991). Ontogeny of the sodium pump in embryos of rockfish of the genus Sebastes. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 30: 127-133.
  2. Takemura, A., Hara, A. and Takano, K. (1991). Immunochemical identification and partial characterization of female-specific serum proteins in white-edged rockfish, Sebastes taczanowskii. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 30: 49-56.
  3. Takano, K., Takemura, A., Furihata, M., Nakanishi, T. and Hara, A. (1991). Annual reproductive cycle and spawning cycles of female Sebastiscus marmoratus. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 30: 39-48.
  4. Nagahama, Y., Takemura, A., Takano, K., Adachi, S. and Kusakari, M. (1991). Serum steroid hormone levels in relation to the reproductive cycle of Sebastes taczanowskii and S. schlegeli. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 30: 31-38.
  5. Takahashi, H., Takemura, A. and Takano, K. (1991). Reproductive cycles of Sebastes taczanowskii, compared with those of other rockfishes of the genus Sebastes. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 30: 23-29.

1988

  1. Takemura, A., Takano, K. and Yamauchi (1988). The in vitro effects of various steroid hormones and gonadotropin on oocyte maturation on the viviparous rockfish, Sebastes taczanowskii. Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries, Hokkaido University, 40: 1-7.

1987

  1. Takemura, A., Takano, K. and Takahashi, H. (1987). Reproductive cycle of a viviparous fish, the white-edged rockfish, Sebastes taczanowskii. Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries, Hokkaido University, 38: 111-125.

Presentations at International Symposium and Congress

2005

  1. Morita, M., Okuno, M., Endang Sri Susilo, Bambang Pramono Setyo, Diptarina Martarini, Lilik Hernadi, and Takemura, A. (2005). Sperm motility features of Indonesian freshwater teleost, goby, Java carp, and catfish. World aquaculture 2005. 9-13 May, Bali, Indonesia (Oral).
  2. Takemura, A., Nikaido, Y., Ueda, S. and Hiyakawa, N. (2005). Perception of light-dark conditions by the cultured pineal gland of a lunar-synchronized spawner, the golden rabbitfish. Tropical Biodiversity Okinawa 2005. Asia-Pacific studies on coral reefs and islands. 10-11 March, Okinawa, Japan (Poster).
  3. Park, J.G., Park, Y.J., Kim, S.J. and Takemura, A. (2005). Molecular cloning and expression of the period gene in the golden rabbitfish. Tropical Biodiversity Okinawa 2005. Asia-Pacific studies on coral reefs and islands. 10-11 March, Okinawa, Japan (Poster).
  4. Park, Y.J., Park, J.G., Takemura, A., Kim, S.J. and Lee, Y.D. (2005). Molecular cloning and expression of melatonin receptors (Mel1a and Mel1c) in the brain of gloden rabbitfish. Tropical Biodiversity Okinawa 2005. Asia-Pacific studies on coral reefs and islands. 10-11 March, Okinawa, Japan (Poster).
  5. Morita, M., Takemura, A., Gima, S., Nakajima, A. and Okuno, M. (2005). Diversity of Ca2+-dependent regulation of flagella motility in the sperm of euryhalin tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus. Tropical Biodiversity Okinawa 2005. Asia-Pacific studies on coral reefs and islands. 10-11 March, Okinawa, Japan (Poster).
  6. Arvedlund, M., Iwao, K., Brolund, T.M. and Takemura, A. (2005). Behavior, host-specificity and protection from sea anemone hosts in juvenile Thalassoma amblycephalum (Labridae, Teleostei). Tropical Biodiversity Okinawa 2005. Asia-Pacific studies on coral reefs and islands. 10-11 March, Okinawa, Japan (Poster).

2004

  1. Takemura, A., Rahman, M.S., Park, Y.J., Nikaido, Y., Endang, S.S. and Takano, K. (2004). Importance of lunar-cues in synchrony of reproductive cycle in reef fishes. VI International Congress on Biology of Fish. 1-5 August, Manus, Brazil (Oral).
  2. Nikaido, Y. and Takemura, A. (2004). Estimation of plasma melatonin fluctuation by cannulation. VI International Congress on Biology of Fish. 1-5 August, Manus, Brazil (Poster). Best poster award
  3. Sugama, N. and Takemura, A. (2004). Effects of estradiol-17b on changes in synthesis and susceptibility in tilapia hepatocytes. VI International Congress on Biology of Fish. 1-5 August, Manus, Brazil (Poster).
  4. Dominguez, M., Takemura, A. and Tsuchiya, M. (2004). Effects of several environmental factors on acute stress in the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. VI International Congress on Biology of Fish. 1-5 August, Manus, Brazil (Poster).
  5. Dominguez, M., Tsuchiya, M. and Takemura, A. (2004). Effects of red soils on stress in the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium. 28 June to 3 July, Okinawa, Japan (Oral).
  6. Arvedlund, M., Iwao, K., Takemura, A. and Hermansen, T.D. (2004). Distribution and abundance of giant sea anemones in the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan. 10th International Coral Reef Symposium. 28 June to 3 July, Okinawa, Japan (Oral).

2003

  1. Rahman, M.S., Takemura, A., Park, Y.J. and Takano, K. (2003). Lunar cycle in the reproductive activity in rabbitfishes. 7th International Symposium of Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 18-23 July, Mie, Japan (Poster).
  2. Takemura, A., Susilo, E.S., Rahman, M.S. and Morita, M. (2003). Moonlight perception and utilization by rabbitfish, a synchronized spawner. The 1st World Congress of Chronobiology. 9-12 September, Sapporo, Japan (Poster).
  3. Rahman, M.S., Park, Y.J. and Takemura, A. (2003). Expression of melatonin receptor mRNA in the brain of the golden rabbitfish with change in the moon phases. The 1st World Congress of Chronobiology. 9-12 September, Sapporo, Japan (Poster).

2002

  1. Takemura, A., M.S. Rahman, B.-H. Kim and K. Takano (2002). Importance of Lunar Cues for Synchronization of Reproductive Activity in Coral Reef Fishes. Internation Symposium on the 50th Anniversary of Cheju National University. 27 May, Cheju, Korea. Invited Speaker.
  2. Rahman, M.S., A. Takemura, B.-H. Kim and K. Takano (2002). Rhythmic change in gonadal activity with lunar periodicity in the forktail rabbitfish, Siganus argenteus. 4th International Congress on the Biology of Fish. 21-26 July, Vancouver, Canada. (Poster).
  3. Takemura, A., Rahman, M.S. and Takano, K. (2002). Lunar-synchronized spawning rhythm in coral reef fishes. 4th International Congress on the Biology of Fish. 21-26 July, Vancouver, Canada. (Oral).
  4. Kim, B.-H., Takemura, A. and Nakamura, M. (2002). Effect of several nonylphenol products on in vitro vitellogenin synthesis in tilapia hepatocytes. 4th International Congress on the Biology of Fish. 21-26 July, Vancouver, Canada. (Poster).
  5. Nakano, K., Takemura, A., Nakamura, S., Nakano, Y. and Iwama, G.K. (2002). Extraordinarily warm summer ocean temperatures could alter the cellular and organismal stress response of subtropical fish: evidence from field and laboratory observations of the five-banded Indo-Pacific sergeant. 4th International Congress on the Biology of Fish. 21-26 July, Vancouver, Canada. (Poster).
  6. Morita, M., Takemura, A. and Okuno, M. (2002). Adaptation of motility regulatory mechanism in tilapia sperm is induced by modulation of Ca2+ mobilization and protein phosphorylation. 9th International symposium on spermatology. Capetown, South Africa (Poster).

1989-2001

  1. Kim, B.H., A. Takemura, S.J. Kim and M. Nakamura (2001). Participation of testosterone in vitellogenin synthesis in vitro in tilapia. Proceeding of XIV International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology, 26-30 May, Sorento, Italy. (Poster).
  2. Kim, S.J., K. Ogasawara, A. Takemura and M. Nakamura (2001). Higher expression of androgen receptor gene in the brain of terminal phase male protogynous wrasse, Halichoeres trimaculatus. Proceeding of XIV International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology, 26-30 May, Sorento, Italy. (Poster).
  3. Nakano, K., A. Takemura, S. Nakamura, Y. Nakano, S. Kudo, Y. Tsuchiya and G.K. Iwama (2001). Variation in the cellular hsp70 response among fishes from different thermal habitats. Aquanet, 29 Sep.-2 Oct., Harifax, Canada. (Poster).

2000

  1. Raine, J., A. Takemura and J.F. Leatherland (2000). The development of the thyroid gland in teleostean embryos: historical and perspectives. International Congress on the Biology of Fish, 23-27 July, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K. (Oral)
  2. Rahman, M.S., A. Takemura and K. Takano (2000). Lunar-synchronization of testicular development and steroidogenesis in rabbitfishes. 4th International Symposium on Fish Endocrinology, 31 July-4 August. University of Wasington, Seattle, WA. (Oral)
  3. Takemura, A., M. Kanematsu, M. Oka, S. Shiozawa, K. Teruya, and H. Takeuchi (2000). Successful selection of female greater amberjack and yellowfin tuna using a female-specific protein (vitellogenin) in body surface. 14 November. Oohama Shinsen Kinenkan, Ishigaki, Okinawa. (Poster).
  4. Iwama, G.K., A. Takemura and K. Takano (1999). The stress response in the grouper, Epinephelus merra. Society of Experimental Biology, UK. March 20-26. Hariot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. (Oral)
  5. Lee, Y.-D., A. Takemura and K. Takano (1999). Sex reversal and spermatogenesis in honeycomb grouper, Epinephelus merra. Spring Joint meeting of Korean Societies on Fisheries Science, 14-15 May. (Oral)
  6. Purbomartono, C., A. Takemura and K. Takano (1999). Histological and histochemical comparison of mucus secretion on the body surface of several teleost fishes. Okinawa Biological Society, 23 May, University of the Ryukyus (Nishihara). (Oral)
  7. Saydur, R.M., A. Takemura and K. Takano (1999). Lunar synchronization of gonadal development, and changes in plasma levels of gonadal steroids and vitellogenin in golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus. 6th International Symposium of the Reproductive Physiology of Fish, 4-9 July, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. (Poster)
  8. Kobayashi, Y., Y.-D. Lee, A. Takemura, K. Takano and K. Soyano (1999). Histological observation of sex change in honeycomb grouper, Epinephelus merra. 6th International Symposium of the Reproductive Physiology of Fish, 4-9 July, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. (Poster)
  9. Takemura, A. (1999). Vitellogenin, a female-specific protein: Biological characterization and application. 2nd Korea-Japan Symposium on Life Science. (Cheju National University), Invited speaker.
  10. Takemura, A., H. Takeuchi, M, Kanematsu, K. Teruya, and M. Oka (1998). Determination of sex and gonadal maturation using the skin mucus in the greater amberjack. The Fifth Asian Fisheries Forum. Nov. 11-14, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Oral)
  11. Lee, Y.-D., S. Rho, A. Takemura and K. Takano (1998). 11-ketotestosterone affects sex reversal in honeycomb grouper, Epinephelus merra. The Fifth Asian Fisheries Forum. Nov. 11-14, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (Poster)
  12. Takemura, A., K. Takano and G.K. Iwama (1996). The stress response in coral reel fishes. International Congress on the Biology of Fishes. San Francisco State University, July 14-18. (Poster)
  13. Werawatgoompa, S., A. Takemura, C. Vajanamaruthu, P. Aranyakananda, N. Moree, K. Takano and F. Kohen (1996). Plasma vitellogenin and estradiol-17b in red snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus). The Third Asia-Pacific Conference on Agricultural Biotechnology. Thailand, November. (Oral)
  14. Takemura, A., C.-Y. Choi and K. Takano (1992). Ovarian development and changes in vitellogenin during the annual reproductive cycle of female fusilier, Caesio diagramma. International Symposium of the University of the Ryukyus on Biodiversity and Adaptive Strategies of Coral Reef Organisms (Univ. of the Ryukyus). (Oral)
  15. Takemura, A., A. Hara and K. Takano (1989). Immunochemical identification and partial characterization of female-specific serum proteins in the white-edged rockfish, Sebastes taczanowskii. U.S./Japan Seminar on Rockfishes of the Genus Sebastes: Their Reproduction and Early Life History (Hawaii University). (Oral)
  16. Takahashi, H., K. Takano and A. Takemura (1989). Reproductive cycles of Sebastes taczanowskii. U.S./Japan Seminar on Rockfishes of the Genus Sebastes: Their Reproduction and Early Life History (Hawaii University). (Oral)
  17. Nagahama, Y., A. Takemura, K. Takano, S. Adachi and M. Kusakari (1989). Serum steroid hormone levels in relation to reproductive cycle of Sebastes taczanowskii and S. schlegeli. U.S./Japan Seminar on Rockfishes of the Genus Sebastes: Their Reproduction and Early Life History (Hawaii University). (Oral)
  18. Takano, K., A. Takemura, M. Furihata, T. Nakanishi and A. Hara (1989). Annual reproductive cycle and spawning cycle of female Sebastiscus marmoratus. U.S./Japan Seminar on Rockfishes of the Genus Sebastes: Their Reproduction and Early Life History (Hawaii University). (Oral)
  19. Takano, K., A. Takemura, J. Yamada, F.P. Conte and J.W. Boehlert (1989). Osmotic tolerances and Na+-K+ ATPase dynamics in Sebastes schlegeli and S. taczanowskii embryos. U.S./Japan Seminar on Rockfishes of the Genus Sebastes: Their Reproduction and Early Life History (Hawaii University).(Oral)