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Takehiko Sasazuki

Takehiko Sasazuki

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Genetics and Molecular Biology
Japan
2024

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Immunology 101 696 21 509 41847
Medicine 102 7604 182 509 42457
Genetics 102 701 21 443 41595

Takehiko Sasazuki publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Takehiko Sasazuki between 1967 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Takehiko Sasazuki published across 57 years, from 1967 to 2023, averaging 9.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2023. 35 of the 555 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1967 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2023. 1967: 1 publication 1968: 0 publications 1969: 0 publications 1970: 5 publications 1971: 4 publications 1972: 1 publication 1973: 6 publications 1974: 3 publications 1975: 0 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 3 publications 1978: 5 publications 1979: 3 publications 1980: 3 publications 1981: 1 publication 1982: 9 publications 1983: 5 publications 1984: 10 publications 1985: 6 publications 1986: 7 publications 1987: 14 publications 1988: 11 publications 1989: 22 publications 1990: 17 publications 1991: 13 publications 1992: 23 publications 1993: 21 publications 1994: 15 publications 1995: 16 publications 1996: 24 publications 1997: 15 publications 1998: 11 publications 1999: 17 publications 2000: 12 publications 2001: 16 publications 2002: 9 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 23 publications 2005: 22 publications 2006: 8 publications 2007: 17 publications 2008: 25 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 17 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 5 publications 2013: 6 publications 2014: 12 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 7 publications 2017: 2 publications 2018: 2 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 1 publication 2022: 2 publications 2023: 33 publications
1967 2023

555 publications in total across all disciplines

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Takehiko Sasazuki: publications per year, 1967 to 2023
Year Publications
1967 1
1968 0
1969 0
1970 5
1971 4
1972 1
1973 6
1974 3
1975 0
1976 1
1977 3
1978 5
1979 3
1980 3
1981 1
1982 9
1983 5
1984 10
1985 6
1986 7
1987 14
1988 11
1989 22
1990 17
1991 13
1992 23
1993 21
1994 15
1995 16
1996 24
1997 15
1998 11
1999 17
2000 12
2001 16
2002 9
2003 15
2004 23
2005 22
2006 8
2007 17
2008 25
2009 11
2010 17
2011 9
2012 5
2013 6
2014 12
2015 8
2016 7
2017 2
2018 2
2019 0
2020 1
2021 1
2022 2
2023 33
Total 555
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Takehiko Sasazuki publication distribution in Immunology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Immunology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Takehiko Sasazuki sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 76 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 62–71 to 807+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 152–161 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 807 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 502–511 publications, is where this scientist sits. 62–71 publications: 9 scientists 72–81 publications: 23 scientists 82–91 publications: 40 scientists 92–101 publications: 72 scientists 102–111 publications: 86 scientists 112–121 publications: 108 scientists 122–131 publications: 150 scientists 132–141 publications: 160 scientists 142–151 publications: 159 scientists 152–161 publications: 189 scientists 162–171 publications: 166 scientists 172–181 publications: 181 scientists 182–191 publications: 188 scientists 192–201 publications: 187 scientists 202–211 publications: 178 scientists 212–221 publications: 158 scientists 222–231 publications: 168 scientists 232–241 publications: 159 scientists 242–251 publications: 160 scientists 252–261 publications: 148 scientists 262–271 publications: 116 scientists 272–281 publications: 125 scientists 282–291 publications: 115 scientists 292–301 publications: 111 scientists 302–311 publications: 95 scientists 312–321 publications: 97 scientists 322–331 publications: 97 scientists 332–341 publications: 99 scientists 342–351 publications: 96 scientists 352–361 publications: 69 scientists 362–371 publications: 76 scientists 372–381 publications: 71 scientists 382–391 publications: 71 scientists 392–401 publications: 62 scientists 402–411 publications: 54 scientists 412–421 publications: 41 scientists 422–431 publications: 63 scientists 432–441 publications: 53 scientists 442–451 publications: 31 scientists 452–461 publications: 42 scientists 462–471 publications: 40 scientists 472–481 publications: 29 scientists 482–491 publications: 34 scientists 492–501 publications: 30 scientists 502–511 publications: 23 scientists 512–521 publications: 41 scientists 522–531 publications: 29 scientists 532–541 publications: 28 scientists 542–551 publications: 16 scientists 552–561 publications: 18 scientists 562–571 publications: 18 scientists 572–581 publications: 17 scientists 582–591 publications: 17 scientists 592–601 publications: 17 scientists 602–611 publications: 19 scientists 612–621 publications: 13 scientists 622–631 publications: 12 scientists 632–641 publications: 11 scientists 642–651 publications: 16 scientists 652–661 publications: 9 scientists 662–671 publications: 5 scientists 672–681 publications: 13 scientists 682–691 publications: 12 scientists 692–701 publications: 6 scientists 702–711 publications: 6 scientists 712–721 publications: 9 scientists 722–731 publications: 9 scientists 732–741 publications: 6 scientists 742–751 publications: 11 scientists 752–761 publications: 10 scientists 762–771 publications: 7 scientists 772–781 publications: 12 scientists 782–791 publications: 7 scientists 792–801 publications: 5 scientists 802–806 publications: 1 scientist 807+ publications: 100 scientists
62–71 publications 807+

This scientist: 509 publications — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 807 publications or more.

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Number of Immunology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,929 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
62–71 9
72–81 23
82–91 40
92–101 72
102–111 86
112–121 108
122–131 150
132–141 160
142–151 159
152–161 189
162–171 166
172–181 181
182–191 188
192–201 187
202–211 178
212–221 158
222–231 168
232–241 159
242–251 160
252–261 148
262–271 116
272–281 125
282–291 115
292–301 111
302–311 95
312–321 97
322–331 97
332–341 99
342–351 96
352–361 69
362–371 76
372–381 71
382–391 71
392–401 62
402–411 54
412–421 41
422–431 63
432–441 53
442–451 31
452–461 42
462–471 40
472–481 29
482–491 34
492–501 30
502–511 23 509
512–521 41
522–531 29
532–541 28
542–551 16
552–561 18
562–571 18
572–581 17
582–591 17
592–601 17
602–611 19
612–621 13
622–631 12
632–641 11
642–651 16
652–661 9
662–671 5
672–681 13
682–691 12
692–701 6
702–711 6
712–721 9
722–731 9
732–741 6
742–751 11
752–761 10
762–771 7
772–781 12
782–791 7
792–801 5
802–806 1
807+ 100
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Takehiko Sasazuki D-index placement in Immunology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Immunology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Takehiko Sasazuki sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150 200
Bar chart with 60 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 157+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 201. Most scientists, 201, have 58–59 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 157 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 100–101 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 28 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 91 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 157 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 192 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 175 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 188 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 177 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 155 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 194 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 201 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 197 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 201 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 173 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 167 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 172 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 199 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 184 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 133 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 163 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 121 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 125 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 121 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 102 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 96 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 75 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 74 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 66 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 68 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 60 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 54 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 36 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 23 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 52 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 41 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 34 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 25 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 28 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 11 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 20 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 19 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 20 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 17 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 14 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 15 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 9 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 11 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 9 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 7 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 7 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 5 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156 D-Index: 6 scientists 157+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40–41 D-Index 157+

This scientist: 101 D-Index — 86th percentile

86% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 157 D-Index or more.

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Number of Immunology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 4,929 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 28
42–43 91
44–45 157
46–47 192
48–49 175
50–51 188
52–53 177
54–55 155
56–57 194
58–59 201
60–61 197
62–63 201
64–65 173
66–67 167
68–69 172
70–71 199
72–73 184
74–75 133
76–77 163
78–79 127
80–81 121
82–83 125
84–85 121
86–87 102
88–89 96
90–91 75
92–93 72
94–95 74
96–97 66
98–99 68
100–101 49 101
102–103 60
104–105 54
106–107 36
108–109 23
110–111 52
112–113 41
114–115 34
116–117 25
118–119 28
120–121 11
122–123 20
124–125 27
126–127 19
128–129 20
130–131 16
132–133 17
134–135 14
136–137 15
138–139 9
140–141 11
142–143 9
144–145 9
146–147 7
148–149 7
150–151 7
152–153 5
154–155 8
156 6
157+ 96
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2024 - Research.com Genetics and Molecular Biology in Japan Leader Award

Overview

Takehiko Sasazuki was affiliated with Kyushu University in Japan. Their research spanned multiple fields primarily within medicine, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a strong focus on immunology and microbiology.

The scientist contributed to several main topics throughout their career, including:

  • Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
  • Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
  • Cellular transport and secretion
  • Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
  • T-cell and B-cell Immunology
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
  • Heat shock proteins research

Takehiko Sasazuki published research across various subfields such as immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology and allergy, and cancer research.

Their recent papers reflected a focus on immune mechanisms, cancer biology, and antigen recognition. Notable publications include:

  • "Dual blockade of macropinocytosis and asparagine bioavailability shows synergistic anti-tumor effects on KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer" (2021, Cancer Letters)
  • "Abrogation of self-tolerance by misfolded self-antigens complexed with MHC class II molecules" (2022, Science Advances)
  • "Priming of Anti-tumor Immune Mechanisms by Radiotherapy Is Augmented by Inhibition of Heat Shock Protein 90" (2020, Frontiers in Oncology)
  • "Downregulation of HLA class II is associated with relapse after allogeneic stem cell transplantation and alters recognition by antigen-specific T cells" (2022, International Journal of Hematology)
  • "Contributions of the N-terminal flanking residues of an antigenic peptide from the Japanese cedar pollen allergen Cry j 1 to the T-cell activation by HLA-DP5" (2023, International Immunology)

Frequent collaborators in Sasazuki's research included:

  • Hisashi Arase
  • Senji Shirasawa
  • Hui Jin
  • Ken Yamamoto
  • Hiroshi Hamana

Publications appeared in a range of specialized venues illustrating the cross-disciplinary engagement, including:

  • Cancer Letters
  • Science Advances
  • Frontiers in Oncology
  • International Journal of Hematology
  • International Immunology

Best Publications

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 2010.

    S G. E. Marsh;E. D. Albert;W. F. Bodmer;R. E. Bontrop

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 1995

    J G Bodmer;S G Marsh;Albert;W F Bodmer

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 1994

    Julia G. Bodmer;Steven G. E. Marsh;Ekkehard D. Albert;Walter F. Bodmer

  • Mutant ras oncogenes upregulate VEGF/VPF expression: implications for induction and inhibition of tumor angiogenesis.

    J. Rak;Y. Mitsuhashi;L. Bayko;J. Filmus

  • Altered growth of human colon cancer cell lines disrupted at activated Ki-ras

    Senji Shirasawa;Masanori Furuse;Nobuhiko Yokoyama;Takehiko Sasazuki

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 2004

    Steven G.E. Marsh;E. D. Albert;W. F. Bodmer;R. E. Bontrop

  • Mutations in the cardiac troponin I gene associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    Akinori Kimura;Haruhito Harada;Jeong-Euy Park;Hirofumi Nishi

  • The clinical significance of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) allele compatibility in patients receiving a marrow transplant from serologically HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-DR matched unrelated donors.

    Yasuo Morishima;Takehiko Sasazuki;Hidetoshi Inoko;Takeo Juji

  • Effect of matching of class I HLA alleles on clinical outcome after transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells from an unrelated donor

    Takehiko Sasazuki;Takeo Juji;Yasuo Morishima;Naoko Kinukawa

  • Haematopoietic cell-specific CDM family protein DOCK2 is essential for lymphocyte migration

    Yoshinori Fukui;Osamu Hashimoto;Osamu Hashimoto;Terukazu Sanui;Takamasa Oono

  • Modulation of TNF-α-converting enzyme by the spike protein of SARS-CoV and ACE2 induces TNF-α production and facilitates viral entry

    Shiori Haga;Norio Yamamoto;Chikako Nakai-Murakami;Yoshiaki Osawa

  • A functional variant in FCRL3 , encoding Fc receptor-like 3, is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and several autoimmunities

    Yuta Kochi;Ryo Yamada;Akari Suzuki;John B. Harley;John B. Harley;John B. Harley

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 1991. WHO Nomenclature Committee for factors of the HLA system.

    Bodmer Jg;Marsh Sg;Albert Ed;Bodmer Wf

  • Opposing Effects of Ras on p53: Transcriptional Activation of mdm2 and Induction of p19ARF

    Stefan Ries;Carola Biederer;Douglas Woods;Ohad Shifman

  • 4E-BP1 is a key effector of the oncogenic activation of the AKT and ERK signaling pathways that integrates their function in tumors.

    Qing Bai She;Ensar Halilovic;Qing Ye;Wei Zhen

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 1996

    Julia G. Bodmer;Steven G.E. Marsh;Steven G.E. Marsh;Ekkehard D. Albert;Walter F. Bodmer

  • Correlation between the location of germ-line mutations in the APC gene and the number of colorectal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis patients.

    Hiroki Nagase;Hiroki Nagase;Yasuo Miyoshi;Akira Horii;Takahisa Aoki

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 1991.

    J G Bodmer;S G Marsh;Albert;W F Bodmer

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 2002

    Steven G. E. Marsh;Ekkehard D. Albert;Walter F. Bodmer;Ronald E. Bontrop

  • Deregulation of the PI3K and KRAS signaling pathways in human cancer cells determines their response to everolimus

    Federica Di Nicolantonio;Sabrina Arena;Josep Tabernero;Stefano Grosso

  • Nomenclature for factors of the HLA system, 2004.

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Frequent Co-Authors

Senji Shirasawa
Senji Shirasawa Fukuoka University
Akinori Kimura
Akinori Kimura Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Yoshinori Fukui
Yoshinori Fukui Kyushu University
Ken Yamamoto
Ken Yamamoto Kurume University
Yasuo Morishima
Yasuo Morishima Aichi Medical University
Hidetoshi Inoko
Hidetoshi Inoko Tokai University
Yasuharu Nishimura
Yasuharu Nishimura Kumamoto University
Peter Parham
Peter Parham Stanford University
Bernard Mach
Bernard Mach University of Geneva
Steven G.E. Marsh
Steven G.E. Marsh University College London

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