World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Akinori Takaoka

Akinori Takaoka

Hokkaido University
Japan

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
48
Citations
25376
World Ranking
18164
National Ranking
1306

Akinori Takaoka publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Akinori Takaoka sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 413 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 848 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 949 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 840 scientists 207–216 publications: 733 scientists 217–226 publications: 708 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 417 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 196 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 59 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 113 publications — 9th percentile

9% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Akinori Takaoka D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Akinori Takaoka sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 316 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 899 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,025 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,149 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,235 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,162 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,130 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,031 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 714 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 71 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 48 D-Index — 7th percentile

7% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Akinori Takaoka is a researcher affiliated with Hokkaido University in Japan. Their work spans multiple fields including Medicine, Immunology and Microbiology, and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. The scientist's research output includes a strong focus on Immunology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, and Oncology.

The primary research topics covered by Akinori Takaoka include:

  • Interferon and immune responses
  • Immune Response and Inflammation
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • HIV Research and Treatment
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

The scientist has published in several well-known venues, with frequent appearances in:

  • Scientific Reports
  • Nature Immunology
  • Cancers
  • iScience
  • Inflammation and Regeneration

Among the recent key publications authored or co-authored by Akinori Takaoka are:

  • "RIG-I triggers a signaling-abortive anti-SARS-CoV-2 defense in human lung cells," 2021, Nature Immunology
  • "MicroRNA-30e-5p has an Integrated Role in the Regulation of the Innate Immune Response during Virus Infection and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus," 2020, iScience
  • "Loss of PARP7 Increases Type I Interferon Signaling in EO771 Breast Cancer Cells and Prevents Mammary Tumor Growth by Increasing Antitumor Immunity," 2023, Cancers
  • "Innate immune recognition against SARS-CoV-2," 2023, Inflammation and Regeneration
  • "Cleavage of TANK-Binding Kinase 1 by HIV-1 Protease Triggers Viral Innate Immune Evasion," 2021, Frontiers in Microbiology

Collaborations have involved multiple frequent coauthors, including:

  • Seiichi Sato
  • Taisho Yamada
  • Ashish Kumar
  • Akhilesh Kumar
  • Himanshu Kumar

Best Publications

  • IRF-7 is the master regulator of type-I interferon-dependent immune responses

    Kenya Honda;Hideyuki Yanai;Hideo Negishi;Masataka Asagiri

  • DAI (DLM-1/ZBP1) is a cytosolic DNA sensor and an activator of innate immune response

    Akinori Takaoka;Zhichao Wang;Myoung Kwon Choi;Hideyuki Yanai

  • Type I Inteferon Gene Induction by the Interferon Regulatory Factor Family of Transcription Factors

    Kenya Honda;Akinori Takaoka;Tadatsugu Taniguchi

  • T-cell-mediated regulation of osteoclastogenesis by signalling cross-talk between RANKL and IFN-gamma.

    Hiroshi Takayanagi;Kouetsu Ogasawara;Shigeaki Hida;Tomoki Chiba

  • Integral role of IRF-5 in the gene induction programme activated by Toll-like receptors

    Akinori Takaoka;Hideyuki Yanai;Seiji Kondo;Gordon Duncan

  • Spatiotemporal regulation of MyD88-IRF-7 signalling for robust type-I interferon induction.

    Kenya Honda;Yusuke Ohba;Yusuke Ohba;Hideyuki Yanai;Hideo Negishi

  • Integration of interferon-alpha/beta signalling to p53 responses in tumour suppression and antiviral defence.

    Akinori Takaoka;Sumio Hayakawa;Hideyuki Yanai;Dagmar Stoiber;Dagmar Stoiber

  • Comparing antibody and small-molecule therapies for cancer

    Kohzoh Imai;Akinori Takaoka

  • Tumor-infiltrating DCs suppress nucleic acid–mediated innate immune responses through interactions between the receptor TIM-3 and the alarmin HMGB1

    Shigeki Chiba;Muhammad Baghdadi;Hisaya Akiba;Hironori Yoshiyama

  • Interferon signalling network in innate defence.

    Akinori Takaoka;Hideyuki Yanai

  • The interferon-alpha/beta system in antiviral responses: a multimodal machinery of gene regulation by the IRF family of transcription factors.

    Tadatsugu Taniguchi;Akinori Takaoka

  • Role of a transductional-transcriptional processor complex involving MyD88 and IRF-7 in Toll-like receptor signaling

    Kenya Honda;Hideyuki Yanai;Tatsuaki Mizutani;Hideo Negishi

  • A weak signal for strong responses: interferon-alpha/beta revisited.

    Tadatsugu Taniguchi;Akinori Takaoka

  • Tumor-associated macrophages regulate tumorigenicity and anticancer drug responses of cancer stem/initiating cells

    Masahisa Jinushi;Shigeki Chiba;Hironori Yoshiyama;Kenkichi Masutomi

  • Negative regulation of Toll-like-receptor signaling by IRF-4

    Hideo Negishi;Yusuke Ohba;Hideyuki Yanai;Akinori Takaoka

  • Selective contribution of IFN-α/β signaling to the maturation of dendritic cells induced by double-stranded RNA or viral infection

    Kenya Honda;Shinya Sakaguchi;Chigusa Nakajima;Ai Watanabe

  • The RNA sensor RIG-I dually functions as an innate sensor and direct antiviral factor for hepatitis B virus

    Seiichi Sato;Kai Li;Takeshi Kameyama;Takaya Hayashi

  • Regulation of innate immune responses by DAI (DLM-1/ZBP1) and other DNA-sensing molecules.

    ZhiChao Wang;Myoung Kwon Choi;Tatsuma Ban;Hideyuki Yanai

  • Cross Talk Between Interferon-γ and -α/β Signaling Components in Caveolar Membrane Domains

    Akinori Takaoka;Yukiko Mitani;Hirofumi Suemori;Mitsuharu Sato

  • Integral role of Noxa in p53-mediated apoptotic response

    Tsukasa Shibue;Kiyoshi Takeda;Eri Oda;Hiroshi Tanaka

Frequent Co-Authors

Tadatsugu Taniguchi
Tadatsugu Taniguchi University of Tokyo
Kenya Honda
Kenya Honda Keio University
Yusuke Ohba
Yusuke Ohba Hokkaido University
Kohzoh Imai
Kohzoh Imai University of Tokyo
Yuji Hinoda
Yuji Hinoda Yamaguchi University
Minoru Toyota
Minoru Toyota Sapporo Medical University
Shizuo Akira
Shizuo Akira Osaka University
Hiroshi Takayanagi
Hiroshi Takayanagi University of Tokyo
Tomohiko Tamura
Tomohiko Tamura Yokohama City University
Yasuhito Tanaka
Yasuhito Tanaka Kumamoto University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Akinori Takaoka

Shizuo Akira

Shizuo Akira

Osaka University

Publications: 164

Tadatsugu Taniguchi

Tadatsugu Taniguchi

University of Tokyo

Publications: 71

Katherine A. Fitzgerald

Katherine A. Fitzgerald

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Publications: 70

Hiroshi Takayanagi

Hiroshi Takayanagi

University of Tokyo

Publications: 63

Lionel B. Ivashkiv

Lionel B. Ivashkiv

Hospital for Special Surgery

Publications: 57

Osamu Takeuchi

Osamu Takeuchi

Kyoto University

Publications: 57

Tsukasa Seya

Tsukasa Seya

Hokkaido University

Publications: 53

Andreas Strasser

Andreas Strasser

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Publications: 50

Michael Gale

Michael Gale

University of Washington

Publications: 49

Ken J. Ishii

Ken J. Ishii

University of Tokyo

Publications: 49

Taro Kawai

Taro Kawai

Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Publications: 48

Misako Matsumoto

Misako Matsumoto

Aomori University

Publications: 47

Takashi Fujita

Takashi Fujita

Kyoto University

Publications: 42

Eicke Latz

Eicke Latz

German Rheumatism Research Centre

Publications: 42

Akiko Iwasaki

Akiko Iwasaki

Yale University

Publications: 41

Ulrich Kalinke

Ulrich Kalinke

Hannover Medical School

Publications: 40

Trending Scientists

Orhun K. Muratoglu

Orhun K. Muratoglu

Harvard University

Aboubakr M. Abdullah

Aboubakr M. Abdullah

Qatar University

Maria Debiec-Rychter

Maria Debiec-Rychter

KU Leuven

Cristina Sgherri

Cristina Sgherri

University of Pisa

Liuchen Chang

Liuchen Chang

University of New Brunswick

Francesca Frassinetti

Francesca Frassinetti

University of Bologna

Brad K. Gibson

Brad K. Gibson

University of Hull

Arlin J. Krueger

Arlin J. Krueger

Goddard Space Flight Center

Fabio M.V. Rossi

Fabio M.V. Rossi

University of British Columbia

Alexey Khodjakov

Alexey Khodjakov

New York State Department of Health

Hermann Lühr

Hermann Lühr

University of Potsdam

Meinrad Busslinger

Meinrad Busslinger

Research Institute of Molecular Pathology

Kristin L. Wood

Kristin L. Wood

University of Colorado Denver

Aaron J. Rossini

Aaron J. Rossini

Iowa State University

Fred H. Hochberg

Fred H. Hochberg

Massachusetts General Hospital

E. J. Hinch

E. J. Hinch

University of Cambridge

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Easiest Online Healthcare Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Healthcare Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Physical Therapy Assistant Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Physical Therapy Assistant Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 How to Become a Credentialing Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Credentialing Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Is Demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?

2026 Is Demand for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Graduates Growing or Declining?
2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Can You Get Into a Public Health Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into a Public Health Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Are Online Occupational Therapy Degrees Respected by Employers?

2026 Are Online Occupational Therapy Degrees Respected by Employers?
2026 How To Become a Marine Biologist? Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Marine Biologist? Salary & Career Paths
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Nursing Education Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Nursing Education Program?
2026 Surgical Tech vs. Nurse: Explaining the Difference

2026 Surgical Tech vs. Nurse: Explaining the Difference
2026 Highest Level of Ultrasound Technology Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained

2026 Highest Level of Ultrasound Technology Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How to Become an Autopsy Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Autopsy Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Bioinformatics Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Bioinformatics Programs
2026 How to Become an Epidemiologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Epidemiologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Speech Pathology Degrees for Working Adults

2026 Best Speech Pathology Degrees for Working Adults
2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Pharmacy Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs

2026 How to Verify Accreditation for Medical Studies Degree Programs

Recently Published Articles

2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in North Carolina Online

2026 How to Become a Medical Assistant in North Carolina Online
2026 Anthropology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?

2026 Anthropology Degree Coursework Explained: What Classes Can You Expect to Take?
2026 Online Clinical Research Management Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Clinical Research Management Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Fastest Online Management Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Management Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Supply Chain Management Degree?

2026 How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Supply Chain Management Degree?
2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Alabama: Online & Campus

2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Alabama: Online & Campus
2026 Can You Get Into an Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into an Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Fastest Online Bachelor’s in Emergency Management Programs

2026 Fastest Online Bachelor’s in Emergency Management Programs
2026 Forensic Analyst Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Forensic Analyst Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Data Analytics Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Data Analytics Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 Is Healthcare Administration a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Healthcare Administration a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
August 2026 Best Direct-Entry Master’s in Nursing Programs

August 2026 Best Direct-Entry Master’s in Nursing Programs
August 2026 Medical Billing and Coding – Salary & Requirements

August 2026 Medical Billing and Coding – Salary & Requirements
2026 Military-Friendly Online Logistics Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Military-Friendly Online Logistics Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Marriage and Family Therapy Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2026 Are There Any One-Year Online Marriage and Family Therapy Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2026 How to Become a Caregiver: Certification Requirements in Louisiana

2026 How to Become a Caregiver: Certification Requirements in Louisiana
2026 Easiest Engineering Degrees

2026 Easiest Engineering Degrees
2026 Best ADN Nursing Programs in Texas: Online & Campus

2026 Best ADN Nursing Programs in Texas: Online & Campus
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Music Education Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Music Education Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How to Become a Licensed Therapist (LPC) in San Antonio, TX

2026 How to Become a Licensed Therapist (LPC) in San Antonio, TX