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Collaborative Research on GABA by Yamamori and Universities

Yamamori Co., a comprehensive food manufacturer based in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, has successfully completed a significant collaborative research project with Chubu University and Nagoya University. The focus of the study was to investigate the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on TNF-α-induced muscle protein breakdown. This innovative research utilized mouse myoblasts, specifically the C2C12 cell line, and has demonstrated that GABA can significantly inhibit the degradation of muscle proteins triggered by TNF-α.

Research Objectives

The amino acid GABA is recognized for its various beneficial properties, including reducing elevated blood pressure, alleviating temporary mental stress and fatigue, improving sleep quality, maintaining skin elasticity, and supporting muscle mass in middle-aged individuals. Yamamori has capitalized on these properties by developing functional foods embedded with GABA, such as the