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Doju Yoshikami 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 Doju Yoshikami sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 102 publications — 6th percentile

6% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Doju Yoshikami 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 Doju Yoshikami sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 62 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Doju Yoshikami is affiliated with the University of Utah in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a specific concentration on Molecular Biology. The scientist has contributed to the understanding of receptor mechanisms and ion channel regulation through their work.

Their research topics include:

  • Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
  • Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling
  • Ion channel regulation and function

Doju Yoshikami has published in the journal Toxins. One notable paper authored is titled "αM-Conotoxin MIIIJ Blocks Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors at Neuromuscular Junctions of Frog and Fish," published in 2020 in Toxins.

Collaboration has been a part of their research process, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Matthew J. Rybin
  • Henrik O'Brien
  • Iris Bea L. Ramiro
  • Layla Azam
  • J. Michael McIntosh

The scientist's contributions provide insights into nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function and modulation, an important aspect of understanding neurophysiological and biochemical processes at the molecular level. Their focus on receptor blocking and ion channel regulation addresses key questions in molecular biology and neurobiology.

Best Publications

  • Omega-conotoxin: direct and persistent blockade of specific types of calcium channels in neurons but not muscle.

    E W McCleskey;A P Fox;D H Feldman;L J Cruz

  • A new α-conotoxin which targets α3β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

    G. Edward Cartier;Doju Yoshikami;William R. Gray;Siqin Luo

  • Conus geographus toxins that discriminate between neuronal and muscle sodium channels.

    L J Cruz;W R Gray;B M Olivera;R D Zeikus

  • A venom peptide with a novel presynaptic blocking action.

    Lynne M. Kerr;Doju Yoshikami

  • α-Conotoxin AuIB Selectively Blocks α3β4 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors and Nicotine-Evoked Norepinephrine Release

    Siqin Luo;Jennifer M. Kulak;G. Edward Cartier;Richard B. Jacobsen

  • A nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligand of unique specificity, alpha-conotoxin ImI.

    J M McIntosh;D Yoshikami;E Mahe;D B Nielsen

  • Synaptic excitation and inhibition resulting from direct action of acetylcholine on two types of chemoreceptors on individual amphibian parasympathetic neurones

    H. Criss Hartzell;Stephen W. Kuffler;Robert Stickgold;Doju Yoshikami

  • α-Conotoxin PIA Is Selective for α6 Subunit-Containing Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

    Cheryl Dowell;Baldomero M. Olivera;James E. Garrett;Sarah T. Staheli

  • Novel alpha- and omega-conotoxins from Conus striatus venom.

    Ramilo Ca;Zafaralla Gc;Nadasdi L;Hammerland Lg

  • The inhibitory effects of omega-conotoxins on Ca channels and synapses.

    D. Yoshikami;Z. Bagabaldo;B. M. Olivera

  • μ-Conotoxin PIIIA, a New Peptide for Discriminating among Tetrodotoxin-Sensitive Na Channel Subtypes

    Ki Joon Shon;Baldomero M. Olivera;Maren Watkins;Richard B. Jacobsen

  • Structure/Function Characterization of μ-Conotoxin KIIIA, an Analgesic, Nearly Irreversible Blocker of Mammalian Neuronal Sodium Channels

    Min Min Zhang;Brad R. Green;Philip Catlin;Brian Fiedler

  • A New Family of Conus Peptides Targeted to the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor

    Chris Hopkins;Michelle Grilley;Charleen Miller;Ki-Joon Shon

  • Staining of living presynaptic nerve terminals with selective fluorescent dyes

    Doju Yoshikami;Lawrence M. Okun

  • Single-residue alteration in alpha-conotoxin PnIA switches its nAChR subtype selectivity.

    S. Luo;T. A. Nguyen;G. E. Cartier;B. M. Olivera

  • α-Conotoxin GIC from Conus geographus, a Novel Peptide Antagonist of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors

    J. Michael McIntosh;Cheryl Dowell;Maren Watkins;James E. Garrett

  • μ-Conotoxins that differentially block sodium channels NaV1.1 through 1.8 identify those responsible for action potentials in sciatic nerve

    Michael J. Wilson;Doju Yoshikami;Layla Azam;Joanna Gajewiak

  • Novel conotoxins from Conus striatus and Conus kinoshitai selectively block TTX-resistant sodium channels.

    Grzegorz. Bulaj;Peter J. West;James E. Garrett;Maren. Watkins

  • Isolation and characterization of a novel conus peptide with apparent antinociceptive activity.

    J M McIntosh;G O Corpuz;R T Layer;J E Garrett

  • An O-Glycosylated Neuroexcitatory Conus Peptide†

    Craig Ag;Zafaralla G;Cruz Lj;Santos Ad

Frequent Co-Authors

Baldomero M. Olivera
Baldomero M. Olivera University of Utah
Grzegorz Bulaj
Grzegorz Bulaj University of Utah
Raymond S. Norton
Raymond S. Norton Monash University
J. Michael McIntosh
J. Michael McIntosh University of Utah
Jean Rivier
Jean Rivier Salk Institute for Biological Studies
William R. Gray
William R. Gray University of Utah
Lourdes J. Cruz
Lourdes J. Cruz University of Utah
Brian J. Smith
Brian J. Smith QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
David R. Hillyard
David R. Hillyard University of Utah
Kelly T. Hughes
Kelly T. Hughes University of Utah

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