World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Naomi Nakagata

Naomi Nakagata

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
57
Citations
11507
World Ranking
13850
National Ranking
969

Naomi Nakagata 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 Naomi Nakagata 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: 340 publications — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Naomi Nakagata 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 Naomi Nakagata 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: 57 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Naomi Nakagata is affiliated with Kumamoto University in Japan and has contributed extensively to the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work covers several subfields including Molecular Biology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Reproductive Medicine, Physiology, and Genetics.

The research focus includes topics such as Reproductive Biology and Fertility, Sperm and Testicular Function, Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research, Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis, Ovarian function and disorders, and Pluripotent Stem Cells Research.

Notable recent papers authored include:

  • Murine neonatal ketogenesis preserves mitochondrial energetics by preventing protein hyperacetylation (2021, Nature Metabolism)
  • Intracerebroventricular Treatment with 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Decreased Cerebellar and Hepatic Glycoprotein Nonmetastatic Melanoma Protein B (GPNMB) Expression in Niemann-Pick Disease Type C Model Mice (2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
  • α1-Acid Glycoprotein Enhances the Immunosuppressive and Protumor Functions of Tumor-Associated Macrophages (2021, Cancer Research)
  • Metformin ameliorates the severity of experimental Alport syndrome (2021, Scientific Reports)
  • Higher Blood Uric Acid in Female Humans and Mice as a Protective Factor against Pathophysiological Decline of Lung Function (2020, Antioxidants)

Frequent co-authors include:

  • Toru Takeo
  • Satohiro Nakao
  • Nobuyuki Mikoda
  • Tetsumi Irie
  • Yoichi Ishitsuka

Their publication record features multiple articles in several venues with a concentration in:

  • Scientific Reports (9 publications)
  • EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS (6 publications)
  • Journal of Reproduction and Development (3 publications)
  • Molecular Pharmaceutics (3 publications)
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2 publications)

Best Publications

  • Regulation of oxidative stress by ATM is required for self-renewal of haematopoietic stem cells

    Keisuke Ito;Atsushi Hirao;Fumio Arai;Sahoko Matsuoka

  • Angiopoietin-like Protein 2 Promotes Chronic Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Obesity-Related Systemic Insulin Resistance

    Mitsuhisa Tabata;Tsuyoshi Kadomatsu;Shigetomo Fukuhara;Keishi Miyata

  • Angiopoietin-related growth factor antagonizes obesity and insulin resistance

    Yuichi Oike;Masaki Akao;Kunio Yasunaga;Toshimasa Yamauchi

  • Cryopreservation of mouse spermatozoa.

    N. Nakagata

  • High survival rate of unfertilized mouse oocytes after vitrification

    N. Nakagata

  • Reduced Glutathione Enhances Fertility of Frozen/Thawed C57BL/6 Mouse Sperm after Exposure to Methyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin

    Toru Takeo;Naomi Nakagata

  • Onset of paternal gene activation in early mouse embryos fertilized with transgenic mouse sperm.

    Kazuya Matsumoto;Masayuki Anzai;Naomi Nakagata;Akio Takahashi

  • Methyl-beta-cyclodextrin improves fertilizing ability of C57BL/6 mouse sperm after freezing and thawing by facilitating cholesterol efflux from the cells

    Toru Takeo;Takayuki Hoshii;Yuki Kondo;Hiroshi Toyodome

  • Angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) promotes epidermal proliferation, remodeling, and regeneration

    Yuichi Oike;Kunio Yasunaga;Yasuhiro Ito;Shun ichiro Matsumoto

  • Simple and Efficient Vitrification Procedure for Cryopreservation of Mouse Embryos

    Kazuki Nakao;Naomi Nakagata;Motoya Katsuki

  • Genetic Interactions of the Androgen and Wnt/β-Catenin Pathways for the Masculinization of External Genitalia

    Shinichi Miyagawa;Yoshihiko Satoh;Ryuma Haraguchi;Kentaro Suzuki

  • Regulation of vasculogenesis and angiogenesis by EphB/ephrin-B2 signaling between endothelial cells and surrounding mesenchymal cells.

    Yuichi Oike;Yuichi Oike;Yuichi Oike;Yasuhiro Ito;Yasuhiro Ito;Yasuhiro Ito;Koichi Hamada;Koichi Hamada;Koichi Hamada;Xiu Qin Zhang;Xiu Qin Zhang;Xiu Qin Zhang

  • Cryopreservation of mouse spermatozoa from inbred and F1 hybrid strains.

    Naomi Nakagata;Tsutomu Takeshima

  • Molecular analysis of coordinated bladder and urogenital organ formation by Hedgehog signaling.

    Ryuma Haraguchi;Jun Motoyama;Hiroshi Sasaki;Yoshihiko Satoh

  • Positive effect of partial zona-pellucida dissection on the in vitro fertilizing capacity of cryopreserved C57BL/6J transgenic mouse spermatozoa of low motility.

    Naomi Nakagata;Masanori Okamoto;Otoya Ueda;Hiroshi Suzuki;Hiroshi Suzuki

  • Superovulation using the combined administration of inhibin antiserum and equine chorionic gonadotropin increases the number of ovulated oocytes in C57BL/6 female mice.

    Toru Takeo;Naomi Nakagata

  • Kif26b, a kinesin family gene, regulates adhesion of the embryonic kidney mesenchyme

    Yukako Uchiyama;Masaji Sakaguchi;Takeshi Terabayashi;Toshiaki Inenaga

  • Decrease of Fertilizing Ability of Mouse Spermatozoa after Freezing and Thawing Is Related to Cellular Injury

    Hirofumi Nishizono;Masaki Shioda;Toru Takeo;Tetsumi Irie

  • Molecular genetic cascades for external genitalia formation: an emerging organogenesis program.

    G. Yamada;K. Suzuki;R. Haraguchi;S. Miyagawa

  • Loss of PGC-specific expression of the orphan nuclear receptor ERR-β results in reduction of germ cell number in mouse embryos

    Kanae Mitsunaga;Kimi Araki;Hirofumi Mizusaki;Ken Ichirou Morohashi

Frequent Co-Authors

Gen Yamada
Gen Yamada Wakayama Medical University
Hiroki Kurihara
Hiroki Kurihara University of Tokyo
Ken Ichi Yamamura
Ken Ichi Yamamura Kumamoto University
Kimi Araki
Kimi Araki Kumamoto University
Hidetoshi Arima
Hidetoshi Arima Kumamoto University
Toshio Suda
Toshio Suda National University of Singapore
Tetsushi Sakuma
Tetsushi Sakuma Hiroshima University
Takashi Yamamoto
Takashi Yamamoto Hiroshima University
Motomi Osato
Motomi Osato National University of Singapore
Motohiro Takeya
Motohiro Takeya Kumamoto Health Science 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

Exploring a career in biology, biochemistry, or related health sciences is now more flexible thanks to modern online education options. Students looking to fast-track their studies can consider an accelerated bachelor's degree in biology online, which is ideal for motivated learners seeking to enter the workforce quickly.

For those interested in healthcare, online asn programs allow learners to begin nursing careers with greater scheduling flexibility. Nutrition is another vital and growing field; an online bachelor's in nutrition can prepare you for roles in wellness, dietetics, or public health.

Professionals aiming for leadership positions in healthcare administration should consider programs that hold respected credentials, such as cahme accreditation mha programs. These degrees can open doors to management roles in hospitals and health organizations.

With the variety of accredited online degrees available, students and professionals can tailor their educational journey to fit their specific career ambitions in the biological and health sciences.

Best Scientists Citing Naomi Nakagata

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles