World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Masato Kubo

Masato Kubo

D-Index & Metrics

Immunology

D-Index
83
Citations
32514
World Ranking
1419
National Ranking
56

Overview

Masato Kubo is affiliated with RIKEN in Japan and has a research focus spanning medicine and immunology and microbiology. Their academic work encompasses detailed investigations into immune cell function and interaction, T-cell and B-cell immunology, immunotherapy and immune responses, dermatology and skin diseases, IL-33, ST2, and ILC pathways, urticaria and related conditions, and research related to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.

The scientist has contributed to numerous publications across several frequent venues, including:

  • International Immunology
  • Science Immunology
  • The Journal of Immunology
  • Nature Immunology
  • Cell Reports

Masato Kubo's recent papers illustrate their diverse research interests and include these works:

  • A basophil-neuronal axis promotes itch, 2021, Cell
  • Gasdermin D-mediated release of IL-33 from senescent hepatic stellate cells promotes obesity-associated hepatocellular carcinoma, 2022, Science Immunology
  • Ablation of cDC2 development by triple mutations within the Zeb2 enhancer, 2022, Nature
  • Tet2 and Tet3 in B cells are required to repress CD86 and prevent autoimmunity, 2020, Nature Immunology
  • Kidney GATA3+ regulatory T cells play roles in the convalescence stage after antibody-mediated renal injury, 2020, Cellular and Molecular Immunology

Frequent co-authors who have collaborated with Masato Kubo include:

  • Kosuke Miyauchi
  • Yasuyo Harada
  • Xinzhong Dong
  • Brian Kim
  • Manabu Nakayama

The scientist's main fields of study are Medicine and Immunology and Microbiology. More specifically, their subfields of specialization include Immunology, Dermatology, Molecular Biology, Oncology, and Immunology and Allergy.

Their primary topics of work cover a range of immunological themes, such as:

  • Immune Cell Function and Interaction
  • T-cell and B-cell Immunology
  • Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
  • Urticaria and Related Conditions
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

Best Publications

  • Immunologic self-tolerance maintained by activated T cells expressing IL-2 receptor alpha-chains (CD25). Breakdown of a single mechanism of self-tolerance causes various autoimmune diseases.

    Shimon Sakaguchi;Noriko Sakaguchi;Masanao Asano;Misako Itoh

  • SOCS proteins, cytokine signalling and immune regulation.

    Akihiko Yoshimura;Tetsuji Naka;Masato Kubo

  • Foxp3-dependent microRNA155 confers competitive fitness to regulatory T cells by targeting SOCS1 protein.

    Li Fan Lu;To Ha Thai;Dinis Pedro Calado;Ashutosh Chaudhry

  • SOCS1/JAB is a negative regulator of LPS-induced macrophage activation

    Ichiko Kinjyo;Toshikatsu Hanada;Kyoko Inagaki-Ohara;Hiroyuki Mori

  • Suppressors of cytokine signaling and immunity

    Masato Kubo;Toshikatsu Hanada;Akihiko Yoshimura

  • Cis3/Socs3/Ssi3 Plays a Negative Regulatory Role in Stat3 Activation and Intestinal Inflammation

    Asuka Suzuki;Toshikatsu Hanada;Keiichi Mitsuyama;Takafumi Yoshida

  • TSLP promotes interleukin-3-independent basophil haematopoiesis and type 2 inflammation

    Mark C. Siracusa;Steven A. Saenz;David A. Hill;Brian S. Kim

  • SOCS-3 regulates onset and maintenance of TH2-mediated allergic responses

    Yoh Ichi Seki;Hiromasa Inoue;Naoko Nagata;Katsuhiko Hayashi

  • Commensal bacteria–derived signals regulate basophil hematopoiesis and allergic inflammation

    David A Hill;Mark C Siracusa;Michael C Abt;Brian S Kim

  • Thymic stromal lymphopoietin–elicited basophil responses promote eosinophilic esophagitis

    Mario Noti;Elia D.Tait Wojno;Brian S. Kim;Mark C. Siracusa

  • Regulation of αβ/γδ T cell lineage commitment and peripheral T cell responses by Notch/RBP-J signaling

    Kenji Tanigaki;Masayuki Tsuji;Norio Yamamoto;Hua Han

  • Suppression of STAT5 functions in liver, mammary glands, and T cells in cytokine-inducible SH2-containing protein 1 transgenic mice.

    Akira Matsumoto;Youichi Seki;Masato Kubo;Satoshi Ohtsuka

  • Basophil-derived interleukin-4 controls the function of natural helper cells, a member of ILC2s, in lung inflammation

    Yasutaka Motomura;Hideaki Morita;Kazuyo Moro;Kazuyo Moro;Susumu Nakae

  • Suppressor of cytokine signaling-1 is essential for suppressing dendritic cell activation and systemic autoimmunity

    Toshikatsu Hanada;Hiroki Yoshida;Seiya Kato;Kentaro Tanaka

  • Innate and adaptive type 2 immunity in lung allergic inflammation.

    Masato Kubo

  • Extracellular ATP mediates mast cell-dependent intestinal inflammation through P2X7 purinoceptors

    Yosuke Kurashima;Takeaki Amiya;Tomonori Nochi;Kumiko Fujisawa

  • Exposure to food allergens through inflamed skin promotes intestinal food allergy through the thymic stromal lymphopoietin-basophil axis.

    Mario Noti;Brian S. Kim;Mark C. Siracusa;Gregory D. Rak

  • Expression of the suppressor of cytokine signaling-5 (SOCS5) negatively regulates IL-4-dependent STAT6 activation and Th2 differentiation

    Yoh Ichi Seki;Katsuhiko Hayashi;Akira Matsumoto;Akira Matsumoto;Noriyasu Seki

  • Distinct cellular pathways select germline-encoded and somatically mutated antibodies into immunological memory

    Tomohiro Kaji;Akiko Ishige;Masaki Hikida;Junko Taka

  • Basophils Promote Innate Lymphoid Cell Responses in Inflamed Skin

    Brian S. Kim;Kelvin Wang;Mark C. Siracusa;Steven A. Saenz

Frequent Co-Authors

Akihiko Yoshimura
Akihiko Yoshimura Keio University
Toshinori Nakayama
Toshinori Nakayama Chiba University
Hiromasa Inoue
Hiromasa Inoue Kagoshima University
Shinya Tanaka
Shinya Tanaka Hokkaido University
Tomio Tada
Tomio Tada University of Tokyo
Kenji Kabashima
Kenji Kabashima Kyoto University
Brian S. Kim
Brian S. Kim Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hajime Karasuyama
Hajime Karasuyama Tokyo Medical and Dental University
David Artis
David Artis Cornell University
Osamu Ohara
Osamu Ohara Chiba 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 those interested in Immunology, many professionals pursue complementary healthcare degrees to expand their expertise and career opportunities. One valuable option is exploring an accelerated nurse practitioner program, which allows individuals with a strong science background to transition quickly into advanced nursing roles with a focus on patient care and clinical research.

Non-nurses looking to enter the nursing field can benefit from online RN programs for non nurses in Florida, designed to build foundational nursing skills while accommodating busy schedules. This pathway is a practical choice for those who want to combine immunology knowledge with hands-on nursing practice.

For individuals seeking quicker admission routes into nursing, exploring absn programs with high acceptance rates is highly recommended. These programs provide an efficient way to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, often with flexible options accommodating different academic backgrounds.

Additionally, entry-level healthcare providers can start their careers through easy admission LPN programs, which offer foundational nursing education with less stringent entry requirements. This approach can serve as a stepping stone toward advanced roles within immunology-related healthcare fields.

Best Scientists Citing Masato Kubo

Trending Scientists