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Biology and Biochemistry
Japan
2026

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
95
Citations
24006
World Ranking
1950
National Ranking
110

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Japan Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Japan Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Japan Leader Award

Overview

Shosuke Kawanishi is affiliated with Suzuka University of Medical Science in Japan. The research primarily focuses on medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with significant contributions spanning molecular biology, pharmacology, cancer research, oncology, and plant science.

The scientist has produced research covering various topics, including:

  • Pharmacological effects of natural compounds
  • Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants
  • DNA repair mechanisms
  • Diet, metabolism, and disease
  • PARP inhibition in cancer therapy
  • Carcinogens and genotoxicity assessment
  • Phytochemicals and antioxidant activities

Several papers have been published in well-known venues, including the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, Genes and Environment, Scientific Reports, and the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition.

Highlighted recent publications are:

  • Polyphenols with Anti-Amyloid β Aggregation Show Potential Risk of Toxicity Via Pro-Oxidant Properties, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Glycyrrhizin Attenuates Carcinogenesis by Inhibiting the Inflammatory Response in a Murine Model of Colorectal Cancer, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Taurine Attenuates Carcinogenicity in Ulcerative Colitis-Colorectal Cancer Mouse Model, 2020, Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
  • CD44v9 Induces Stem Cell-Like Phenotypes in Human Cholangiocarcinoma, 2020, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
  • Targeting fructose metabolism by glucose transporter 5 regulation in human cholangiocarcinoma, 2021, Genes & Diseases

Kawanishi has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including Mariko Murata, Hatasu Kobayashi, Shinji Oikawa, Ning Ma, and Yurie Mori.

Best Publications

  • Mechanism of Telomere Shortening by Oxidative Stress

    Shosuke Kawanishi;Shinji Oikawa

  • Oxidative and nitrative DNA damage in animals and patients with inflammatory diseases in relation to inflammation-related carcinogenesis.

    Shosuke Kawanishi;Yusuke Hiraku;Somchai Pinlaor;Ning Ma

  • Mechanism of guanine-specific DNA damage by oxidative stress and its role in carcinogenesis and aging.

    Shosuke Kawanishi;Yusuke Hiraku;Shinji Oikawa

  • Mechanism of apoptosis induced by doxorubicin through the generation of hydrogen peroxide

    Hideki Mizutani;Saeko Tada-Oikawa;Yusuke Hiraku;Michio Kojima

  • Site-specific DNA damage at GGG sequence by oxidative stress may accelerate telomere shortening.

    Shinji Oikawa;Shosuke Kawanishi

  • Oxidative DNA damage induced by simultaneous generation of nitric oxide and superoxide

    Sumiko Inoue;Shosuke Kawanishi

  • Hydroxyl free radical is not the main active species in site-specific DNA damage induced by copper (II) ion and hydrogen peroxide.

    K Yamamoto;S Kawanishi

  • Oxidative Stress and Its Significant Roles in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Cancer

    Raynoo Thanan;Shinji Oikawa;Yusuke Hiraku;Shiho Ohnishi

  • Mechanism of DNA cleavage induced by sodium chromate(VI) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide.

    Shosuke Kawanishi;Sumiko Inoue;Seiyo Sano

  • The role of metals in site-specific DNA damage with reference to carcinogenesis.

    Shosuke Kawanishi;Yusuke Hiraku;Mariko Murata;Shinji Oikawa

  • Photo-irradiated titanium dioxide catalyzes site specific DNA damage via generation of hydrogen peroxide.

    Kazutaka Hirakawa;Masafumi Mori;Mami Yoshida;Shinji Oikawa

  • Site-Specific DNA Damage at the GGG Sequence by UVA Involves Acceleration of Telomere Shortening†

    Shinji Oikawa;Saeko Tada-Oikawa;Shosuke Kawanishi

  • Hydroxyl radical production and human DNA damage induced by ferric nitrilotriacetate and hydrogen peroxide.

    Sumiko Inoue;Shosuke Kawanishi

  • Crosstalk between DNA Damage and Inflammation in the Multiple Steps of Carcinogenesis

    Shosuke Kawanishi;Shiho Ohnishi;Ning Ma;Yusuke Hiraku

  • Repeated infection with Opisthorchis viverrini induces accumulation of 8-nitroguanine and 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'-deoxyguanine in the bile duct of hamsters via inducible nitric oxide synthase.

    Somchai Pinlaor;Ning Ma;Yusuke Hiraku;Puangrat Yongvanit

  • Oxidative DNA damage by vitamin A and its derivative via superoxide generation

    Mariko Murata;Shosuke Kawanishi

  • H2O2 accelerates cellular senescence by accumulation of acetylated p53 via decrease in the function of SIRT1 by NAD+ depletion.

    Ayako Furukawa;Saeko Tada-Oikawa;Shosuke Kawanishi;Shinji Oikawa

  • Role of Nitrative and Oxidative DNA Damage in Inflammation-Related Carcinogenesis

    Mariko Murata;Raynoo Thanan;Raynoo Thanan;Ning Ma;Shosuke Kawanishi

  • Epigallocatechin gallate causes oxidative damage to isolated and cellular DNA

    Ayako Furukawa;Shinji Oikawa;Mariko Murata;Yusuke Hiraku

  • Mechanism of oxidative DNA damage induced by quercetin in the presence of Cu(II).

    Naruto Yamashita;Hiroshi Tanemura;Shosuke Kawanishi

Frequent Co-Authors

Yusuke Hiraku
Yusuke Hiraku University of Fukui
Mariko Murata
Mariko Murata Mie University
Shinji Oikawa
Shinji Oikawa Mie University
Isao Saito
Isao Saito Kyoto University
Puangrat Yongvanit
Puangrat Yongvanit Khon Kaen University
Banchob Sripa
Banchob Sripa Khon Kaen University
Paiboon Sithithaworn
Paiboon Sithithaworn Khon Kaen University
Hiroshi Sugiyama
Hiroshi Sugiyama Kyoto University
Hiroshi Ohshima
Hiroshi Ohshima University of Shizuoka
Naoki Miyata
Naoki Miyata Nagoya City University

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