World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Motomu Shimaoka

Motomu Shimaoka

Mie University
Japan

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
11936
World Ranking
12037
National Ranking
823

Motomu Shimaoka 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 Motomu Shimaoka 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: 192 publications — 46th percentile

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

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

Motomu Shimaoka 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 Motomu Shimaoka 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: 60 D-Index — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Motomu Shimaoka is affiliated with Mie University in Japan, focusing on biomedical research primarily within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

Their research spans several subfields including immunology, molecular biology, epidemiology, cancer research, and immunology and allergy. The main research topics cover cell adhesion molecules, extracellular vesicles in disease, sepsis diagnosis and treatment, microRNA in disease regulation, venous thromboembolism diagnosis and management, cancer-related molecular mechanisms, and intensive care unit cognitive disorders.

Motomu Shimaoka's recent published papers reveal active engagement in immunology, molecular cell biology, and infectious disease research. Selected recent publications include:

  • "Immune Deregulation in Sepsis and Septic Shock: Reversing Immune Paralysis by Targeting PD-1/PD-L1 Pathway" (2021, Frontiers in Immunology)
  • "Integrin-Ligand Interactions in Inflammation, Cancer, and Metabolic Disease: Insights Into the Multifaceted Roles of an Emerging Ligand Irisin" (2020, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology)
  • "The Spike Glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 Binds to β1 Integrins Expressed on the Surface of Lung Epithelial Cells" (2021, Viruses)
  • "Intestinal Epithelium-Derived Luminally Released Extracellular Vesicles in Sepsis Exhibit the Ability to Suppress TNF-α and IL-17A Expression in Mucosal Inflammation" (2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
  • "Integrin Regulation in Immunological and Cancerous Cells and Exosomes" (2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)

Their frequent co-authors have included Eun Jeong Park, Eiji Kawamoto, Arong Gaowa, Katsuya Shiraki, and Hideto Shimpo, indicating ongoing collaborative work within these research areas.

Publication venues where Motomu Shimaoka has frequently contributed include the Journal of Clinical Medicine, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, and Experimental Cell Research.

Best Publications

  • Conformational Regulation of Integrin Structure and Function

    Motomu Shimaoka;Junichi Takagi;Timothy A Springer

  • Structures of the αL I Domain and Its Complex with ICAM-1 Reveal a Shape-Shifting Pathway for Integrin Regulation

    Motomu Shimaoka;Tsan Sam Xiao;Jin Huan Liu;Yuting Yang

  • Systemic leukocyte-directed siRNA delivery revealing cyclin D1 as an anti-inflammatory target.

    Dan Peer;Eun Jeong Park;Yoshiyuki Morishita;Christopher V. Carman

  • Therapeutic antagonists and conformational regulation of integrin function

    Motomu Shimaoka;Timothy A. Springer

  • Selective gene silencing in activated leukocytes by targeting siRNAs to the integrin lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1

    Dan Peer;Pengcheng Zhu;Christopher V. Carman;Judy Lieberman

  • Activation of Leukocyte β2 Integrins by Conversion from Bent to Extended Conformations

    Noritaka Nishida;Can Xie;Motomu Shimaoka;Yifan Cheng

  • Reversibly locking a protein fold in an active conformation with a disulfide bond: Integrin αL I domains with high affinity and antagonist activity in vivo

    Motomu Shimaoka;Chafen Lu;Roger T. Palframan;Ulrich H. von Andrian

  • Identification of the target self-antigens in reperfusion injury

    Ming Zhang;Elisabeth M. Alicot;Isaac Chiu;Jinan Li

  • Ventilator-induced lung injury is associated with neutrophil infiltration, macrophage activation, and TGF-beta 1 mRNA upregulation in rat lungs.

    Hideaki Imanaka;Motomu Shimaoka;Nariaki Matsuura;Masaji Nishimura

  • Rolling Adhesion through an Extended Conformation of Integrin αLβ2 and Relation to α I and β I-like Domain Interaction

    Azucena Salas;Motomu Shimaoka;Avi N Kogan;Charlotte Harwood

  • RNAi-mediated CCR5 silencing by LFA-1-targeted nanoparticles prevents HIV infection in BLT mice.

    Sang Soo Kim;Dan Peer;Dan Peer;Priti Kumar;Sandesh Subramanya

  • Locking in alternate conformations of the integrin αLβ2 I domain with disulfide bonds reveals functional relationships among integrin domains

    Chafen Lu;Motomu Shimaoka;Qun Zang;Junichi Takagi

  • Inflamed lymphatic endothelium suppresses dendritic cell maturation and function via Mac-1/ICAM-1-dependent mechanism.

    Simona Podgrabinska;Okebugwu Kamalu;Lloyd Mayer;Motomu Shimaoka

  • Computational design of an integrin I domain stabilized in the open high affinity conformation.

    Motomu Shimaoka;Julia M. Shifman;Hua Jing;Junichi Takagi

  • An isolated, surface-expressed I domain of the integrin αLβ2 is sufficient for strong adhesive function when locked in the open conformation with a disulfide bond

    Chafen Lu;Motomu Shimaoka;Mazen Ferzly;Claus Oxvig

  • Set positive end-expiratory pressure during protective ventilation affects lung injury

    Muneyuki Takeuchi;Sven Goddon;Marisa Dolhnikoff;Motomu Shimaoka

  • Nonmuscle myosin heavy chain IIA mediates integrin LFA-1 de-adhesion during T lymphocyte migration

    Nicole A. Morin;Patrick W. Oakes;Young-Min Hyun;Dooyoung Lee

  • Importance of force linkage in mechanochemistry of adhesion receptors.

    Nathan S. Astrof;Azucena Salas;Motomu Shimaoka;JianFeng Chen

  • Requirement of α and β subunit transmembrane helix separation for integrin outside-in signaling

    Jieqing Zhu;Christopher V. Carman;Minsoo Kim;Motomu Shimaoka

  • Small Molecule Integrin Antagonists that Bind to the β2 Subunit I-like Domain and Activate Signals in One Direction and Block Them in the Other

    Motomu Shimaoka;Azucena Salas;Wei Yang;Gabriele Weitz-Schmidt

Frequent Co-Authors

Timothy A. Springer
Timothy A. Springer Boston Children's Hospital
Hiroshi Kiyono
Hiroshi Kiyono University of Tokyo
Christopher V. Carman
Christopher V. Carman Harvard University
Koji Suzuki
Koji Suzuki Suzuka University of Medical Science
Junichi Takagi
Junichi Takagi Osaka University
Jia-huai Wang
Jia-huai Wang Harvard University
Ulrich H. von Andrian
Ulrich H. von Andrian Harvard University
Takeshi Honda
Takeshi Honda Osaka University
Takashi Mashimo
Takashi Mashimo Osaka University
Tetsuya Iida
Tetsuya Iida Osaka University

External Links

Personal website of Motomu Shimaoka

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 Motomu Shimaoka

Timothy A. Springer

Timothy A. Springer

Boston Children's Hospital

Publications: 82

Ronen Alon

Ronen Alon

Weizmann Institute of Science

Publications: 29

Alexander Zarbock

Alexander Zarbock

University of Münster

Publications: 27

Klaus Ley

Klaus Ley

Augusta University

Publications: 27

Mark H. Ginsberg

Mark H. Ginsberg

University of California, San Diego

Publications: 27

Cheng Zhu

Cheng Zhu

Georgia Institute of Technology

Publications: 26

Martin J. Humphries

Martin J. Humphries

University of Manchester

Publications: 22

Michael L. Dustin

Michael L. Dustin

University of Oxford

Publications: 19

Scott I. Simon

Scott I. Simon

University of California, Davis

Publications: 18

John J. Rossi

John J. Rossi

City Of Hope National Medical Center

Publications: 17

Nancy Hogg

Nancy Hogg

Cancer Research UK London Research Institute

Publications: 17

Carl G. Gahmberg

Carl G. Gahmberg

University of Helsinki

Publications: 17

David J. Ecker

David J. Ecker

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (United States)

Publications: 16

Junichi Takagi

Junichi Takagi

Osaka University

Publications: 16

Jyrki Heino

Jyrki Heino

University of Turku

Publications: 16

Larry A. Sklar

Larry A. Sklar

University of New Mexico

Publications: 15

Trending Scientists

Chuanjiang Qin

Chuanjiang Qin

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Jin Huang

Jin Huang

East China Normal University

Sofia Noemi Chulze

Sofia Noemi Chulze

National University of Río Cuarto

Shawn P. Cahill

Shawn P. Cahill

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Didier Raoult

Didier Raoult

Aix-Marseille University

Stephen P. Hunt

Stephen P. Hunt

University College London

Greg H. Rau

Greg H. Rau

University of California, Santa Cruz

Miriam C. Poirier

Miriam C. Poirier

National Institutes of Health

Chi-Ying F. Huang

Chi-Ying F. Huang

National Yang Ming University

Amine Kamen

Amine Kamen

McGill University

Eiji Tanaka

Eiji Tanaka

Shinshu University

Baiqing Xu

Baiqing Xu

Chinese Academy of Sciences

A. Richard Kitching

A. Richard Kitching

Monash Medical Centre

Patricia Pizarro

Patricia Pizarro

King Juan Carlos University

Daniel I. Simon

Daniel I. Simon

Case Western Reserve University

Gian Marco Ghiggeri

Gian Marco Ghiggeri

Istituto Giannina Gaslini

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Patient Navigator: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Biology Program?

2026 Which Schools Offer Flexible Start-Anytime Enrollment for a Biology Program?
2026 Fastest Online Exercise & Sports Science Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Exercise & Sports Science Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Is a Master’s in Biotechnology Worth It?

2026 Is a Master’s in Biotechnology Worth It?
2026 Fastest Online Biology and Biological Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less

2026 Fastest Online Biology and Biological Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs You Can Finish in 3 Years or Less
2026 Nutrition Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Nutrition 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 Nutrition Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements

2026 Nutrition Degree Master's Programs You Can Start Without Meeting All Requirements
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 Medical Assistant vs. Medical Coder: Explaining the Difference

2026 Medical Assistant vs. Medical Coder: Explaining the Difference
2026 What Does a PMHNP Do: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Salary

2026 What Does a PMHNP Do: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Salary
2026 HIM vs. Medical Billing and Coding: Explaining the Difference

2026 HIM vs. Medical Billing and Coding: Explaining the Difference
2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer vs. Registered Nurse: Explaining the Difference

2026 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer vs. Registered Nurse: Explaining the Difference
2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers

2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers
2026 Can You Get Into a Public Health Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds

2026 Can You Get Into a Public Health Degree Master's Program with a Low GPA? Admission Chances & Workarounds
2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?

2026 Does a Health Informatics Degree Require Internships or Clinical Hours?
2026 Health Coaching Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Health Coaching Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 How to Become an RNFA: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an RNFA: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

Recently Published Articles

2026 How to Become a Teacher Online in Missouri: Requirements & Certification

2026 How to Become a Teacher Online in Missouri: Requirements & Certification
2026 Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 Most Flexible Careers You Can Pursue With an Exercise Science Degree: Remote, Hybrid, and Freelance Paths

2026 Most Flexible Careers You Can Pursue With an Exercise Science Degree: Remote, Hybrid, and Freelance Paths
2026 Most Affordable Online Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist Bridge Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist Bridge Programs
2026 ABA Certification Explained: RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, BCBA-D

2026 ABA Certification Explained: RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, BCBA-D
2026 How to Become an Accountant in New York

2026 How to Become an Accountant in New York
2026 How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity With No Experience

2026 How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity With No Experience
2026 Logistics Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Logistics Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Associate to Bachelor's in Photography: Transfer Pathways Explained

2026 Associate to Bachelor's in Photography: Transfer Pathways Explained
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Animal Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Animal Science Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Disability Studies Degree Careers

2026 AI, Automation, and the Future of Disability Studies Degree Careers
2026 Online Graphic Design Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2026 Online Graphic Design Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2026 What to Expect From Your First Clinical Placement in SLP Graduate School

2026 What to Expect From Your First Clinical Placement in SLP Graduate School
2026 Online Communication Disorders Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Communication Disorders Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Best Online Creative Writing Degrees for Jobs

2026 Best Online Creative Writing Degrees for Jobs
2026 Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements

2026 Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs With No GRE or GMAT Requirements
2026 Competency-Based Online Computer Science Master's Degrees

2026 Competency-Based Online Computer Science Master's Degrees
2026 What Are the Benefits of an MBA in HR

2026 What Are the Benefits of an MBA in HR
2026 Cheapest PhD in Counseling Online

2026 Cheapest PhD in Counseling Online
2026 What Can You Do with a Logistics Degree? Costs & Job Opportunities

2026 What Can You Do with a Logistics Degree? Costs & Job Opportunities
2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Oregon: Online & Campus

2026 Best Pharmacy Schools & Pharmacist Programs Requirements in Oregon: Online & Campus