Naofumi Shiomi

Kobe College

Naofumi Shiomi is a professor at the School of Human Sciences at Kobe College, Japan, where he teaches applied microbiology, biotechnology, and life science. He earned his Ph.D. in engineering from Kyoto University. He studied recombinant yeast and its utilization as a researcher at the Laboratory of Production Technology of Kaneka Corporation for 15 years, and for the last 20 years has studied bioremediation at Kobe College. During the last decade, his research has focused on cellular rejuvenation and the prevention of metabolic syndrome.

8books edited

8chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Naofumi Shiomi

Lifestyle-related diseases are caused by an unbalanced diet and irregular, undesirable lifestyle, leading to a condition called metabolic syndrome. Rather like dominoes falling, these diseases develop one after another. Owing to changes in dietary habits and working environments, the incidence of lifestyle-related diseases, obesity, and metabolic syndrome is increasing globally, resulting in a serious social problem that needs to be solved. This book deals with recent studies on lifestyle-related diseases and metabolic syndrome, and the following three topics are discussed: (1) characteristics of metabolic syndrome and lifestyle-related diseases; (2) the relationship between metabolic syndrome and several diseases; and (3) effective interventions to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. This book provides new ideas for the treatment and prevention of metabolic syndrome and lifestyle-related diseases.

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Lifestyle-Related Diseases and Metabolic Syndrome

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Part of the book: Applied Bioremediation

An assessment of the Causes of Lead Pollution and the Efficiency of Bioremediation by Plants and Microorganisms

By Naofumi Shiomi

A rapid increase in mining industries associated with an increase in lead demand has resulted in the problem of lead poisoning. In this study, the initial causes of lead pollution were investigated. The results suggest that soil pollution from lead did not occur in urban and agricultural areas due to the efforts of decreased lead use and an increase in recycling; however, serious pollution locally occurred in the areas where metallurgy and mining industries were present. Therefore, remediation must be carried out in the latter areas. Next, the efficiency of lead remediation by plants and microorganisms in the areas with increased lead pollution was assessed. The plants showing high potential have been developed, and phytoextraction is a promising process. However, a more cost-effective method is necessary to achieve widespread implementation. Thus, a novel remediation method (the landfarming with immobilized microorganisms (LIM) method) to overcome the problem of cost was proposed. The LIM method combines the immobilized technique with landfarming. As the treatment period is short and the lead can readily be recycled from the soil, the LIM method may be a better alternative to phytoextraction for lead remediation.

Part of the book: Advances in Bioremediation of Wastewater and Polluted Soil

Introductory Chapter: Recent Studies on Cellular Aging and Rejuvenation

By Naofumi Shiomi

Part of the book: Molecular Mechanisms of the Aging Process and Rejuvenation

Diabetes Mellitus in South Asia

By Viduranga Y. Waisundara and Naofumi Shiomi

The prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus and its complications in South Asia are much higher than in other developed and developing countries; therefore, diabetes mellitus has become a serious problem in this region. While the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in South Asia is remarkable, its characteristics and causes have not been well-elucidated. More than 85% of the diabetic population in South Asia suffer from type 2 diabetes, and the causes can be divided into two categories: internal/traditional causes and causes induced by rapid development. Factors such as age, gender, diet and lifestyle changes, including a lack of physical activity caused by modernization and urbanization, are major contributory factors. The majority of the healthcare costs associated with diabetes are due to its later complications and are not preventable. Therefore, inexpensive treatment at an early stage of diabetes is important. In this review, the following are recommended as preventive measures of the incidence of the disease: (1) induction of UCP1 through the diet, (2) increasing the intake of antidiabetic bioactive components and/or food and (3) evolution of the consensus through educational programs and government policy. National strategies and interventions should be implemented immediately for both the primary and secondary prevention of diabetes mellitus and its complications in order to advocate healthy living among the South Asian populations.

Part of the book: Diabetes and Its Complications

Introductory Chapter: Serious Pollution of Soil and Groundwater and the Necessity of Bioremediation

By Naofumi Shiomi

Part of the book: Advances in Bioremediation and Phytoremediation

Introductory Chapter: Design of an Ideal Diet Using Common Foods

By Naofumi Shiomi

Part of the book: Current Topics on Superfoods

Introductory Chapter: Artificial Enzyme Produced by Directed Evolution Technology

By Naofumi Shiomi

Part of the book: Current Topics in Biochemical Engineering

Introductory Chapter: An Overview of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Prevention

By Naofumi Shiomi