World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Hiroshi Masutani

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
64
Citations
13231
World Ranking
9774
National Ranking
655

Hiroshi Masutani 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 Hiroshi Masutani 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: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 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: 418 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: 197 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: 60 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: 173 publications — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Hiroshi Masutani 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 Hiroshi Masutani sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 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: 72 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: 64 D-Index — 52nd percentile

52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Hiroshi Masutani is affiliated with Tenri Health Care University in Japan. Their research primarily focuses on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a particular emphasis on molecular biology and immunology. They have also contributed to studies in ecology, evolution, behavior and systematics, physiology, and agronomy and crop science.

The scientist's work covers multiple research topics, including:

  • Redox biology and oxidative stress
  • T-cell and retrovirus studies
  • Vector-borne animal diseases
  • Glutathione transferases and polymorphisms
  • Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
  • Animal disease management and epidemiology
  • Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways

Masutani has published in several scientific venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
  • Frontiers in Microbiology
  • FEBS Open Bio
  • Science Translational Medicine
  • Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition

Their recent papers include:

  • Thioredoxin-Interacting Protein in Cancer and Diabetes, 2021, Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
  • IL-2/IL-2 Receptor Pathway Plays a Crucial Role in the Growth and Malignant Transformation of HTLV-1-Infected T Cells to Develop Adult T-Cell Leukemia, 2020, Frontiers in Microbiology
  • TXNIP induces growth arrest and enhances ABT263-induced apoptosis in mixed-lineage leukemia-rearranged acute myeloid leukemia cells, 2020, FEBS Open Bio
  • Redoxisome Update: TRX and TXNIP/TBP2-Dependent Regulation of NLRP-1/NLRP-3 Inflammasome, 2024, Antioxidants and Redox Signaling
  • β cell dedifferentiation, the underlying mechanism of diabetes in Wolfram syndrome, 2025, Science Translational Medicine

Among frequent collaborators are Kikuko Amo-Shiinoki, Katsuya Tanabe, Syota Kagawa, Meng Zou, and Yukio Tanizawa, each having co-authored multiple publications with Masutani. This collaborative work spans several significant research topics related to oxidative stress, immune mechanisms, and molecular pathways involved in disease.

Best Publications

  • Identification of Thioredoxin-binding Protein-2/Vitamin D3 Up-regulated Protein 1 as a Negative Regulator of Thioredoxin Function and Expression

    Akira Nishiyama;Minoru Matsui;Satoshi Iwata;Kiichi Hirota

  • Redox Control of Cell Death

    Shugo Ueda;Hiroshi Masutani;Hajime Nakamura;Toru Tanaka

  • Thioredoxin-dependent Redox Regulation of p53-mediated p21 Activation

    Masaya Ueno;Hiroshi Masutani;Roberto Jun Arai;Akira Yamauchi

  • Amyloid β induces neuronal cell death through ROS-mediated ASK1 activation

    H. Kadowaki;H. Kadowaki;H. Nishitoh;H. Nishitoh;Fumihiko Urano;C. Sadamitsu

  • Thioredoxin-2 (TRX-2) is an essential gene regulating mitochondria-dependent apoptosis.

    Toru Tanaka;Fumihito Hosoi;Yuko Yamaguchi-Iwai;Hajime Nakamura

  • Hemin-induced activation of the thioredoxin gene by Nrf2. A differential regulation of the antioxidant responsive element by a switch of its binding factors.

    Yong Chul Kim;Hiroshi Masutani;Yoshimi Yamaguchi;Ken Itoh

  • Protective activity of adult T cell leukemia-derived factor (ADF) against tumor necrosis factor-dependent cytotoxicity on U937 cells.

    M Matsuda;H Masutani;H Nakamura;S Miyajima

  • Overexpression of thioredoxin-1 in transgenic mice attenuates adriamycin-induced cardiotoxicity.

    Keisuke Shioji;Chiharu Kishimoto;Hajime Nakamura;Hiroshi Masutani

  • Enhanced Oxidative Stress and Impaired Thioredoxin Expression in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

    Masaki Tanito;Hajime Nakamura;Yong-Won Kwon;Akie Teratani

  • Sulforaphane Induces Thioredoxin through the Antioxidant-Responsive Element and Attenuates Retinal Light Damage in Mice

    Masaki Tanito;Hiroshi Masutani;Yong-Chul Kim;Mai Nishikawa

  • Redox Regulation of Caspase-3(-like) Protease Activity: Regulatory Roles of Thioredoxin and Cytochrome c

    Shugo Ueda;Hajime Nakamura;Hiroshi Masutani;Tetsuro Sasada

  • Thioredoxin as a Molecular Target of Cyclopentenone Prostaglandins

    Takahiro Shibata;Takaaki Yamada;Takeshi Ishii;Shigenori Kumazawa

  • Redox regulation by thioredoxin and thioredoxin-binding proteins.

    Akira Nishiyama;Hiroshi Masutani;Hajime Nakamura;Yumiko Nishinaka

  • Expression and growth-promoting effect of adult T-cell leukemia-derived factor. A human thioredoxin homologue in hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Hajime Nakamura;Hiroshi Masutani;Yutaka Tagaya;Akira Yamauchi

  • Loss of Thioredoxin-Binding Protein-2/Vitamin D3 Up-Regulated Protein 1 in Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type I-Dependent T-Cell Transformation Implications for Adult T-Cell Leukemia Leukemogenesis

    Yumiko Nishinaka;Akira Nishiyama;Hiroshi Masutani;Shin-ichi Oka

  • Redox regulation of human thioredoxin network.

    Norihiko Kondo;Hajime Nakamura;Hiroshi Masutani;Junji Yodoi

  • Redox regulation by thioredoxin superfamily; protection against oxidative stress and aging.

    Toru Tanaka;Hajime Nakamura;Akira Nishiyama;Fumihito Hosoi

  • Thioredoxin Superfamily and Thioredoxin‐Inducing Agents

    Kiichi Hirota;Hajime Nakamura;Hiroshi Masutani;Hiroshi Masutani;Junji Yodoi;Junji Yodoi

  • Anti-oxidative, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory actions by thioredoxin 1 and thioredoxin-binding protein-2

    Rie Watanabe;Hajime Nakamura;Hiroshi Masutani;Junji Yodoi

  • Thioredoxin-dependent redox regulation of the antioxidant responsive element (ARE) in electrophile response.

    Yong-Chul Kim;Yoshimi Yamaguchi;Norihiko Kondo;Hiroshi Masutani;Hiroshi Masutani

Frequent Co-Authors

Junji Yodoi
Junji Yodoi Kyoto University
Hajime Nakamura
Hajime Nakamura Kyoto University
Akira Nishiyama
Akira Nishiyama Kagawa University
Kiichi Hirota
Kiichi Hirota Kansai Medical University
Shingo Fujii
Shingo Fujii Kyoto University
Michiyuki Maeda
Michiyuki Maeda Kyoto University
Akira Yamauchi
Akira Yamauchi Kawasaki Medical School
Annick Harel-Bellan
Annick Harel-Bellan Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Ikuo Konishi
Ikuo Konishi Kyoto University
Yutaka Tagaya
Yutaka Tagaya University of Maryland, Baltimore

External Links

Personal website of Hiroshi Masutani

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 Hiroshi Masutani

Junji Yodoi

Junji Yodoi

Kyoto University

Publications: 123

Hajime Nakamura

Hajime Nakamura

Kyoto University

Publications: 75

Arne Holmgren

Arne Holmgren

Karolinska Institute

Publications: 64

Dean P. Jones

Dean P. Jones

Emory University

Publications: 37

Hidenori Ichijo

Hidenori Ichijo

University of Tokyo

Publications: 31

Inpyo Choi

Inpyo Choi

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Publications: 29

Richard T. Lee

Richard T. Lee

Harvard University

Publications: 26

Shinya Toyokuni

Shinya Toyokuni

Nagoya University

Publications: 26

Masayuki Yamamoto

Masayuki Yamamoto

Tohoku University

Publications: 22

Garth Powis

Garth Powis

Discovery Institute

Publications: 21

Junichi Sadoshima

Junichi Sadoshima

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Publications: 20

Elias S.J. Arnér

Elias S.J. Arnér

Karolinska Institute

Publications: 20

Garth Powis

Garth Powis

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Publications: 19

José-Alain Sahel

José-Alain Sahel

University of Pittsburgh

Publications: 18

Guido Kroemer

Guido Kroemer

Université Paris Cité

Publications: 17

Judith Haendeler

Judith Haendeler

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Publications: 16

Trending Scientists

Roland J.-M. Pellenq

Roland J.-M. Pellenq

MIT

Yukichi Umakoshi

Yukichi Umakoshi

Osaka University

Matthias Karg

Matthias Karg

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Pramod P. Khargonekar

Pramod P. Khargonekar

University of California, Irvine

Jonathan W. Schooler

Jonathan W. Schooler

University of California, Santa Barbara

Margaret Meixner

Margaret Meixner

Space Telescope Science Institute

Zhou-Feng Chen

Zhou-Feng Chen

Washington University in St. Louis

Julie S. Snowden

Julie S. Snowden

University of Manchester

Jean-Francois Lamarque

Jean-Francois Lamarque

National Center for Atmospheric Research

Ian Rowland

Ian Rowland

University of Reading

Henrik J. Andersen

Henrik J. Andersen

Arla Foods (Denmark)

S. R. Shetye

S. R. Shetye

National Institute of Oceanography

Enzo Pasquale Scilingo

Enzo Pasquale Scilingo

University of Pisa

Pieter J. Mosterman

Pieter J. Mosterman

MathWorks (United States)

Richard M. Silver

Richard M. Silver

Medical University of South Carolina

Mahdi Azarpeyvand

Mahdi Azarpeyvand

University of Bristol

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 How to Become an RN Coder: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an RN Coder: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Clinical vs. Administrative Medical Assistant: Explaining the Difference

2026 Clinical vs. Administrative Medical Assistant: Explaining the Difference
2026 Fastest Online Exercise Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Exercise Science Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Cheapest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Careers

2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Careers
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 Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Pharmaceutical Scientist: Salary & Career Paths
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Nutrition Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Nutrition Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Easiest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 Best Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2026 Best Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2026 How to Become an OB-GYN Sonographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an OB-GYN Sonographer: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Healthcare Management Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
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 Health Informatics vs. Nursing Informatics: Explaining the Difference

2026 Health Informatics vs. Nursing Informatics: Explaining the Difference
2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?

2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?
2026 Best Online Accelerated Biology Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Accelerated Biology Degree Programs
2026 How to Become an Electrophysiology Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Electrophysiology Tech: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become a Clinical Research Associate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Clinical Research Associate: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Pharmacy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Pharmacy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

Recently Published Articles

2026 Can You Get a Fine Arts Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Fine Arts Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 How to Become a Copywriter: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Copywriter: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Online MSW Programs for Grief and Bereavement Careers

2026 Best Online MSW Programs for Grief and Bereavement Careers
2026 Fastest Online Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 Fastest-Growing Careers for Health Informatics Degree Graduates

2026 Fastest-Growing Careers for Health Informatics Degree Graduates
2026 Teacher Certification Types & Requirements in Tennessee

2026 Teacher Certification Types & Requirements in Tennessee
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Pharmacy Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Pharmacy Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Transfer-Friendly Online MSW Programs for Adult Learners

2026 Transfer-Friendly Online MSW Programs for Adult Learners
2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students

2026 Last-Minute Admissions: Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Master's Programs Still Accepting Students
2026 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs With High ROI

2026 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs With High ROI
2026 Shortest Online Elementary Education Degree Master's Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook

2026 Shortest Online Elementary Education Degree Master's Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook
2026 Hybrid vs Fully Online Sociology Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Hybrid vs Fully Online Sociology Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Online vs On-Campus Human Resource Management Degree Programs: Pros & Cons

2026 Online vs On-Campus Human Resource Management Degree Programs: Pros & Cons
2026 Forensic Chemistry Fields of Specialization & Career Paths

2026 Forensic Chemistry Fields of Specialization & Career Paths
2026 Best One Year Master’s Programs Online

2026 Best One Year Master’s Programs Online
2026 Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degrees from Reputable Universities

2026 Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degrees from Reputable Universities
2026 AI Master's Degrees That Include Google Cloud AI Training

2026 AI Master's Degrees That Include Google Cloud AI Training
2026 Easiest Associate's Degree Programs

2026 Easiest Associate's Degree Programs
2026 Best Online Addiction Counseling Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Addiction Counseling Degree Programs
2026 Most Affordable Online Nurse Practitioner Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
2026 Different Types of Biology Master's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries

2026 Different Types of Biology Master's Degrees: Specializations, Careers, and Salaries