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Masashi Kurimoto

Masashi Kurimoto

D-Index & Metrics

Microbiology

D-Index
94
Citations
33983
World Ranking
563
National Ranking
17

Masashi Kurimoto publication distribution in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Microbiology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Masashi Kurimoto sits on this spectrum.

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55 publications 679+

This scientist: 308 publications — 78th percentile

78% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 679 publications or more.

Masashi Kurimoto D-index placement in Microbiology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Microbiology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Masashi Kurimoto sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 127+

This scientist: 94 D-Index — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 127 D-Index or more.

Overview

Masashi Kurimoto is affiliated with Okayama University in Japan. Their research mainly spans the fields of Engineering, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Materials Science. Kurimoto's work intersects several specialized subfields including Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, and Biomaterials.

The scientist's research contributions focus on topics related to Biosensors and Analytical Detection, Advanced Biosensing Techniques and Applications, and Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery. This thematic concentration highlights a focus on the development and application of novel biosensing technologies and nanoparticle systems for medical and analytical uses.

Kurimoto has published in the journal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, with at least one documented publication:

  • Magnetic Polystyrene Nanoparticles Prepared by Emulsion Solvent-Evaporation for the Chemiluminescent Immunoassay, 2024, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin

Their research collaborations include work with frequent co-authors such as Hiroaki Ichimaru and Shigetoshi Kikuchi. These collaborative efforts contribute to the advancement of studies related to nanoparticle synthesis and biosensing methodologies.

Best Publications

  • Cloning of a new cytokine that induces IFN-gamma production by T cells.

    H Okamura;H Tsutsi;T Komatsu;M Yutsudo

  • Activation of Interferon-γ Inducing Factor Mediated by Interleukin-1β Converting Enzyme

    Yong Gu;Keisuke Kuida;Hiroko Tsutsui;George Ku

  • Cloning of the cDNA for human IFN-gamma-inducing factor, expression in Escherichia coli, and studies on the biologic activities of the protein.

    S Ushio;M Namba;T Okura;K Hattori

  • Interferon-gamma-inducing factor enhances T helper 1 cytokine production by stimulated human T cells: synergism with interleukin-12 for interferon-gamma production.

    Mark J. Micallef;Takashi Ohtsuki;Keizo Kohno;Fujimi Tanabe

  • IFN-gamma-inducing factor (IGIF) is a costimulatory factor on the activation of Th1 but not Th2 cells and exerts its effect independently of IL-12.

    K Kohno;J Kataoka;T Ohtsuki;Y Suemoto

  • Purification and Characterization of the Human Interleukin-18 Receptor

    Kakuji Torigoe;Shimpei Ushio;Takanori Okura;Susumu Kobayashi

  • Interleukin-18 (interferon-gamma-inducing factor) is produced by osteoblasts and acts via granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor and not via interferon-gamma to inhibit osteoclast formation.

    N Udagawa;N J Horwood;J Elliott;A Mackay

  • Lactobacilli and Streptococci Induce Interleukin-12 (IL-12), IL-18, and Gamma Interferon Production in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

    Minja Miettinen;Sampsa Matikainen;Jaana Vuopio-Varkila;Jaana Pirhonen

  • A novel costimulatory factor for gamma interferon induction found in the livers of mice causes endotoxic shock.

    H Okamura;K Nagata;T Komatsu;T Tanimoto

  • A mechanism underlying synergy between IL-12 and IFN-gamma-inducing factor in enhanced production of IFN-gamma.

    H J Ahn;S Maruo;M Tomura;J Mu

  • IL-12 synergizes with IL-18 or IL-1β for IFN-γ production from human T cells

    Kouji Tominaga;Tomohiro Yoshimoto;Kakuji Torigoe;Masashi Kurimoto

  • Virus infection activates IL-1 beta and IL-18 production in human macrophages by a caspase-1-dependent pathway.

    Jaana Pirhonen;Timo Sareneva;Masashi Kurimoto;Ilkka Julkunen

  • Influenza A virus-induced IFN-alpha/beta and IL-18 synergistically enhance IFN-gamma gene expression in human T cells.

    Timo Sareneva;Sampsa Matikainen;Masashi Kurimoto;Ilkka Julkunen

  • Production of functional IL-18 by different subtypes of murine and human dendritic cells (DC): DC- derived IL-18 enhances IL-12-dependent Th1 development

    Sabine Stoll;Helmut Jonuleit;Edgar Schmitt;Gabriele Müller

  • Interferon-gamma-inducing factor, a novel cytokine, enhances Fas ligand-mediated cytotoxicity of murine T helper 1 cells.

    Tao Dao;Kunihiro Ohashi;Tohru Kayano;Masashi Kurimoto

  • Proinflammatory Effects of IL-10 During Human Endotoxemia

    F N Lauw;D Pajkrt;C E Hack;M Kurimoto

  • Production of IL-18 (IFN-gamma-inducing factor) messenger RNA and functional protein by murine keratinocytes.

    S Stoll;G Müller;M Kurimoto;J Saloga

  • Synergy of IL-12 and IL-18 for IFN-γ Gene Expression: IL-12-Induced STAT4 Contributes to IFN-γ Promoter Activation by Up-Regulating the Binding Activity of IL-18-Induced Activator Protein 1

    Masakiyo Nakahira;Hyun Jong Ahn;Woong Ryeon Park;Ping Gao

  • IFN-γ-Inducing Factor (IL-18) Increases Allergic Sensitization, Serum IgE, Th2 Cytokines, and Airway Eosinophilia in a Mouse Model of Allergic Asthma

    James S. Wild;Anastasia Sigounas;Nilanjana Sur;Mohammed S. Siddiqui

  • Levels of interleukin-18 and its binding inhibitors in the blood circulation of patients with adult-onset Still's disease.

    Masanori Kawashima;Masahiro Yamamura;Madoka Taniai;Hiroshi Yamauchi

  • IFN-gamma-inducing factor/IL-18 administration mediates IFN-gamma- and IL-12-independent antitumor effects.

    Tadashi Osaki;Jean Marie Péron;Quan Cai;Haruki Okamura

  • IL-18 (IFN-GAMMA -INDUCING FACTOR) REGULATES EARLY CYTOKINE PRODUCTION IN,AND PROMOTES RESOLUTION OF, BACTERIAL INFECTION IN MICE

    Erwin Bohn;Andreas Sing;Robert Zumbihl;Claudia Bielfeldt

Frequent Co-Authors

Masao Ikeda
Masao Ikeda National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
Haruki Okamura
Haruki Okamura Hyogo College of Medicine
Hiromi Fujiwara
Hiromi Fujiwara Osaka University
Kenji Nakanishi
Kenji Nakanishi Hyogo College of Medicine
Toshiyuki Hamaoka
Toshiyuki Hamaoka Osaka University
Mamoru Watanabe
Mamoru Watanabe Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Kiyoshi Takeda
Kiyoshi Takeda Osaka University
Tadamitsu Kishimoto
Tadamitsu Kishimoto Osaka University
Shizuo Akira
Shizuo Akira Osaka University
Takanori Kanai
Takanori Kanai Keio University

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