World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Shintaro Sato

Shintaro Sato

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
68
Citations
64063
World Ranking
7596
National Ranking
516

Shintaro Sato 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 Shintaro Sato 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: 122 publications — 13th percentile

13% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Shintaro Sato 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 Shintaro Sato 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: 68 D-Index — 61st percentile

61% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Shintaro Sato is affiliated with Osaka University in Japan and has contributed extensively to the fields of medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research spans multiple subfields including infectious diseases, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, and oncology.

The scientist's recent publications focus largely on the interactions between gut microbiota, viral infections, and immune responses. Notable papers include:

  • "Gut bacteria identified in colorectal cancer patients promote tumourigenesis via butyrate secretion," 2021, Nature Communications
  • "SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers paracrine senescence and leads to a sustained senescence-associated inflammatory response," 2022, Nature Aging
  • "Metagenome Data on Intestinal Phage-Bacteria Associations Aids the Development of Phage Therapy against Pathobionts," 2020, Cell Host & Microbe
  • "The gut microbiota induces Peyer's-patch-dependent secretion of maternal IgA into milk," 2021, Cell Reports
  • "Osteoprotegerin-dependent M cell self-regulation balances gut infection and immunity," 2020, Nature Communications

Key research topics explored by Shintaro Sato include:

  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
  • Animal virus infections studies
  • Viral infections and immunology research
  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Cancer cells and metastasis
  • Virus-based gene therapy research
  • Digestive system and related health

Frequent coauthors collaborating with this scientist are:

  • Hiroshi Kiyono
  • Yoshikazu Yuki
  • Hiroshi Ushijima
  • Takeshi Kobayashi
  • Naomi Matsumoto

Their work has been published predominantly in these venues:

  • Scientific Reports
  • Nature Communications
  • Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
  • Nature Aging
  • Cell Host & Microbe

Best Publications

  • A Toll-like receptor recognizes bacterial DNA.

    Hiroaki Hemmi;Osamu Takeuchi;Taro Kawai;Tsuneyasu Kaisho

  • Erratum A Toll-like receptor recognizes bacterial DNA

    Hiroaki Hemmi;Osamu Takeuchi;Taro Kawai;Tsuneyasu Kaisho

  • Differential roles of MDA5 and RIG-I helicases in the recognition of RNA viruses

    Hiroki Kato;Osamu Takeuchi;Shintaro Sato;Mitsutoshi Yoneyama

  • Role of adaptor TRIF in the MyD88-independent toll-like receptor signaling pathway.

    Masahiro Yamamoto;Shintaro Sato;Hiroaki Hemmi;Katsuaki Hoshino

  • Small anti-viral compounds activate immune cells via the TLR7 MyD88-dependent signaling pathway.

    Hiroaki Hemmi;Tsuneyasu Kaisho;Osamu Takeuchi;Shintaro Sato

  • IPS-1, an adaptor triggering RIG-I- and Mda5-mediated type I interferon induction

    Taro Kawai;Ken Takahashi;Ken Takahashi;Shintaro Sato;Cevayir Coban

  • Lipocalin 2 mediates an innate immune response to bacterial infection by sequestrating iron.

    Trude H Flo;Kelly D Smith;Kelly D Smith;Shintaro Sato;David J Rodriguez

  • Cell type-specific involvement of RIG-I in antiviral response

    Hiroki Kato;Shintaro Sato;Mitsutoshi Yoneyama;Masahiro Yamamoto

  • Cutting Edge: Role of Toll-Like Receptor 1 in Mediating Immune Response to Microbial Lipoproteins

    Osamu Takeuchi;Shintaro Sato;Takao Horiuchi;Katsuaki Hoshino

  • Cutting edge: a novel Toll/IL-1 receptor domain-containing adapter that preferentially activates the IFN-beta promoter in the Toll-like receptor signaling.

    Masahiro Yamamoto;Shintaro Sato;Kiyotoshi Mori;Katsuaki Hoshino

  • Lipopolysaccharide stimulates the MyD88-independent pathway and results in activation of IFN-regulatory factor 3 and the expression of a subset of lipopolysaccharide-inducible genes.

    Taro Kawai;Osamu Takeuchi;Takashi Fujita;Jun-ichiro Inoue

  • TRAM is specifically involved in the Toll-like receptor 4-mediated MyD88-independent signaling pathway

    Masahiro Yamamoto;Shintaro Sato;Hiroaki Hemmi;Satoshi Uematsu

  • Essential role for TIRAP in activation of the signalling cascade shared by TLR2 and TLR4

    Masahiro Yamamoto;Shintaro Sato;Hiroaki Hemmi;Hideki Sanjo

  • Interferon-|[alpha]| induction through Toll-like receptors involves a direct interaction of IRF7 with MyD88 and TRAF6

    Taro Kawai;Shintaro Sato;Ken J. Ishii;Cevayir Coban

  • Cutting Edge: Endotoxin Tolerance in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages Correlates with Down-Regulation of Surface Toll-Like Receptor 4 Expression

    Fumiko Nomura;Sachiko Akashi;Yoshimitsu Sakao;Shintaro Sato

  • Essential function for the kinase TAK1 in innate and adaptive immune responses.

    Shintaro Sato;Hideki Sanjo;Kiyoshi Takeda;Jun Ninomiya-Tsuji

  • Toll/IL-1 Receptor Domain-Containing Adaptor Inducing IFN-β (TRIF) Associates with TNF Receptor-Associated Factor 6 and TANK-Binding Kinase 1, and Activates Two Distinct Transcription Factors, NF-κB and IFN-Regulatory Factor-3, in the Toll-Like Receptor Signaling

    Shintaro Sato;Masanaka Sugiyama;Masahiro Yamamoto;Yasuyuki Watanabe

  • A Toll-like receptor–independent antiviral response induced by double-stranded B-form DNA

    Ken J Ishii;Cevayir Coban;Hiroki Kato;Ken Takahashi

  • Regulation of humoral and cellular gut immunity by lamina propria dendritic cells expressing Toll-like receptor 5

    Satoshi Uematsu;Kosuke Fujimoto;Myoung Ho Jang;Bo Gie Yang

  • The roles of two IκB kinase-related kinases in lipopolysaccharide and double stranded RNA signaling and viral infection

    Hiroaki Hemmi;Osamu Takeuchi;Shintaro Sato;Masahiro Yamamoto

Frequent Co-Authors

Shizuo Akira
Shizuo Akira Osaka University
Hiroshi Kiyono
Hiroshi Kiyono University of Tokyo
Osamu Takeuchi
Osamu Takeuchi Kyoto University
Kiyoshi Takeda
Kiyoshi Takeda Osaka University
Masahiro Yamamoto
Masahiro Yamamoto Osaka University
Satoshi Uematsu
Satoshi Uematsu Osaka Metropolitan University
Taro Kawai
Taro Kawai Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Jun Kunisawa
Jun Kunisawa National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
Ken J. Ishii
Ken J. Ishii University of Tokyo
Katsuaki Hoshino
Katsuaki Hoshino Kagawa 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 Biology and Biochemistry in the USA can open doors to numerous career options, many of which are accessible through flexible online programs. For students looking to transition into healthcare, earning a cheapest rn to bsn online degree is a popular pathway, especially for working nurses seeking career advancement with minimal financial burden.

Those aspiring to move into leadership roles in healthcare may consider the fastest online master's in healthcare management to quickly strengthen their managerial skills. Individuals interested in specialized clinical practice should explore accelerated msn psychiatric np programs for a fast track to advanced nursing in mental health care.

Nutrition is another complementary field, closely linked with biology and biochemistry. Earning a 2 year nutrition degree online can help you build expertise for roles in wellness, dietetics, or public health. Each of these flexible online options can help you customize your educational journey and broaden your career possibilities in the life sciences.

Best Scientists Citing Shintaro Sato

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles