Location History:
- Tochigi, JP (2007 - 2009)
- Otawara, JP (1999 - 2013)
Company Filing History:
5 out of 52 
2 out of 21 
1 out of 1 Years Active: 1999-2013
Title: The Innovations of Toshihiro Yonekawa
Introduction
Toshihiro Yonekawa is a prominent inventor based in Otawara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of nucleic acid amplification and detection. With a total of six patents to his name, Yonekawa's work has had a substantial impact on medical diagnostics.
Latest Patents
One of Yonekawa's latest patents is a method of nucleic acid amplification and measuring reagent and reagent kit therefor. This invention aims to provide a method that allows stable amplification of an internal standard material while maintaining an accurate assay value for a target nucleic acid. The method involves preventing an internal standard amplification product from affecting the amplification reaction of a target nucleic acid by performing amplification of the internal standard material prior to the target nucleic acid amplification. Another notable patent is a method of detecting H5 or H7 avian influenza virus. This invention includes oligonucleotide primers that specifically hybridize to a nucleotide sequence designed from the hemagglutinin of H5 or H7 avian influenza virus. It also encompasses a nucleic acid amplification method using these primers, a diagnostic method for infection detection, and a kit for influenza diagnosis.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Yonekawa has worked with notable organizations, including Eiken Kagaku Kabushiki Kaisha and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Japan. His work has been instrumental in advancing diagnostic methods in infectious diseases.
Collaborations
Yonekawa has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Tsugunori Notomi and Hidetoshi Kanda. Their combined expertise has contributed to the development of innovative solutions in the field of nucleic acid detection.
Conclusion
Toshihiro Yonekawa's contributions to the field of nucleic acid amplification and detection have established him as a key figure in medical diagnostics. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence advancements in this critical area of research.