World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Kiyoshi Takatsu

Kiyoshi Takatsu

D-Index & Metrics

Immunology

D-Index
96
Citations
32483
World Ranking
862
National Ranking
28

Medicine

D-Index
96
Citations
32476
World Ranking
9703
National Ranking
267

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1992 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Kiyoshi Takatsu is affiliated with the University of Toyama in Japan. Their research spans multiple disciplines including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine, and Immunology and Microbiology. The scientist's contributions are notably represented in subfields such as Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, and Physiology.

Their work prominently addresses topics including:

  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
  • Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Inflammasome and immune disorders
  • IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
  • Immune Response and Inflammation

Kiyoshi Takatsu has authored papers published in various scientific journals. Some recent notable papers include:

  • Isoliquiritigenin Attenuates Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome by Modifying Gut Bacteria Composition in Mice, 2022, Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
  • Roles of Macrophages in Advanced Liver Fibrosis, Identified Using a Newly Established Mouse Model of Diet-Induced Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, 2022, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Impact of Vancomycin Treatment and Gut Microbiota on Bile Acid Metabolism and the Development of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis in Mice, 2023, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Isoliquiritigenin inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation with CAPS mutations by suppressing caspase-1 activation and mutated NLRP3 aggregation, 2024, Genes to Cells
  • Lung group 2 innate lymphoid cells differentially depend on local IL-7 for their distribution, activation, and maintenance in innate and adaptive immunity-mediated airway inflammation, 2023, International Immunology

Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Yoshinori Nagai
  • Hiroe Honda
  • Yukihiro Furusawa
  • Yasuharu Watanabe
  • Shiho Fujisaka

They have published regularly in journals such as Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Genes to Cells, International Immunology, and Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin.

Kiyoshi Takatsu was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 1992.

Best Publications

  • Identification of a T cell-derived b cell growth factor distinct from interleukin 2.

    Maureen Howard;John Farrar;Mary Hilfiker;Barbara Johnson

  • Detection of individual mouse splenic T cells producing IFN-γ and IL-5 using the enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT) assay

    Takashi Taguchi;Jerry R. McGhee;Robert L. Coffman;Kenneth W. Beagley

  • Toll-Like Receptors on Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells Stimulate Innate Immune System Replenishment

    Yoshinori Nagai;Karla P. Garrett;Shoichiro Ohta;Uleng Bahrun

  • Regulatory Mechanisms for Adipose Tissue M1 and M2 Macrophages in Diet-Induced Obese Mice

    Shiho Fujisaka;Isao Usui;Agussalim Bukhari;Masashi Ikutani

  • Severe osteopetrosis, defective interleukin-1 signalling and lymph node organogenesis in TRAF6-deficient mice.

    Asuka Naito;Sakura Azuma;Sakae Tanaka;Tsuyoshi Miyazaki

  • Highly purified murine interleukin 5 (IL-5) stimulates eosinophil function and prolongs in vitro survival. IL-5 as an eosinophil chemotactic factor.

    Y Yamaguchi;Y Hayashi;Y Sugama;Y Miura

  • Initiation of the adaptive immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis depends on antigen production in the local lymph node, not the lungs

    Andrea J. Wolf;Ludovic Desvignes;Beth Linas;Niaz Banaiee

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infects Dendritic Cells with High Frequency and Impairs Their Function In Vivo

    Andrea J. Wolf;Beth Linas;Giraldina J. Trevejo-Nuñez;Eleanor Kincaid;Eleanor Kincaid

  • Purified interleukin 5 supports the terminal differentiation and proliferation of murine eosinophilic precursors.

    Yuji Yamaguchi;Toshio Suda;Junko Suda;Mitsuoki Eguchi

  • Transforming growth factor beta induces IgA production and acts additively with interleukin 5 for IgA production.

    E Sonoda;R Matsumoto;Y Hitoshi;T Ishii

  • Cloning of complementary DNA encoding T-cell replacing factor and identity with B-cell growth factor II

    Tatsuo Kinashi;Nobuyuki Harada;Nobuyuki Harada;Eva Severinson;Eva Severinson;Toshizumi Tanabe

  • IL-5- and eosinophil-mediated inflammation: from discovery to therapy

    Taku Kouro;Kiyoshi Takatsu

  • CD4+ T-lymphocytes and interleukin-5 mediate antigen-induced eosinophil infiltration into the mouse trachea.

    Hiroshi Nakajima;Itsuo Iwamoto;Sanae Tomoe;Ryutaro Matsumura

  • Rap1 is a potent activation signal for leukocyte function-associated antigen 1 distinct from protein kinase C and phosphatidylinositol-3-OH kinase.

    Koko Katagiri;Masakazu Hattori;Nagahiro Minato;Shin-kichi Irie

  • IL-5 and eosinophilia.

    Kiyoshi Takatsu;Hiroshi Nakajima

  • Pathogen-specific regulatory T cells delay the arrival of effector T cells in the lung during early tuberculosis

    Shahin Shafiani;Glady’s Tucker-Heard;Ai Kariyone;Kiyoshi Takatsu

  • The order of expression of transcription factors directs hierarchical specification of hematopoietic lineages

    Hiromi Iwasaki;Shin Ichi Mizuno;Yojiro Arinobu;Hidetoshi Ozawa

  • CD4 T-Lymphocyte Activation in Asthma Is Accompanied by Increased Serum Concentrations of Interleukin-5: Effect of Glucocorticoid Therapy

    C. J. Corrigan;Angela Franciska Haczku;V. Gemou-Engesaeth;S. Doi

  • Identification of Innate IL-5–Producing Cells and Their Role in Lung Eosinophil Regulation and Antitumor Immunity

    Masashi Ikutani;Tsutomu Yanagibashi;Masaru Ogasawara;Koichi Tsuneyama

  • T Cell‐Replacing Factor (TRF)/Interleukin 5 (IL‐5): Molecular and Functional Properties

    Kiyoshi Takatsu;Akira Tominaga;Nobuyuki Harada;Seiji Mita

Frequent Co-Authors

Naoto Yamaguchi
Naoto Yamaguchi Chiba University
Kensuke Miyake
Kensuke Miyake Tokyo University of Science
Toshiyuki Hamaoka
Toshiyuki Hamaoka Osaka University
Koichi Tsuneyama
Koichi Tsuneyama University of Tokushima
Nobuo Hanai
Nobuo Hanai Kyowa Kirin (Japan)
Eiichiro Sonoda
Eiichiro Sonoda Kyoto University
Hiroshi Nakajima
Hiroshi Nakajima Chiba University
Kazuyuki Tobe
Kazuyuki Tobe University of Toyama
Akio Mori
Akio Mori University of Tokyo
Masayuki Ando
Masayuki Ando 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:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Immunology, pursuing related nursing degrees online can open diverse career paths in healthcare. Many choose Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) programs, which often feature strong clinical training. Exploring online pmhnp programs with clinical placement can provide valuable hands-on experience crucial for clinical competence.

Cost is another major consideration. Finding affordable pmhnp programs can make advanced education more accessible without sacrificing quality, enabling more students to enter specialized fields connected to immunological health.

Career prospects vary by specialization. Reviewing the dnp salary by specialty is a practical step for future practitioners aiming to understand financial opportunities and plan long-term career goals in advanced nursing roles.

Those starting as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) might consider advancing toward acute care. Information on acute care certification for fnp highlights pathways to expand skills and qualify for work in high-acuity settings, complementing immunology knowledge.

Best Scientists Citing Kiyoshi Takatsu

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles