Hitoshi Masaki

3.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
101 papers, 2.6k citations indexed

About

Hitoshi Masaki is a scholar working on Dermatology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Hitoshi Masaki has authored 101 papers receiving a total of 2.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 60 papers in Dermatology, 31 papers in Molecular Biology and 20 papers in Biochemistry. Recurrent topics in Hitoshi Masaki's work include Skin Protection and Aging (53 papers), Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (16 papers) and melanin and skin pigmentation (14 papers). Hitoshi Masaki is often cited by papers focused on Skin Protection and Aging (53 papers), Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (16 papers) and melanin and skin pigmentation (14 papers). Hitoshi Masaki collaborates with scholars based in Japan, United States and United Kingdom. Hitoshi Masaki's co-authors include Hiromu Sakurai, Yuri Okano, T Atsumi, Taeko Mizutani, Daniel B. Yarosh, Hirohiko Akamatsu, Masamitsu Ichihashi, Masato Yoshioka, Kelly Dong and Nelli G. Markova and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications and Tetrahedron.

In The Last Decade

Hitoshi Masaki

99 papers receiving 2.4k citations

Hit Papers

Role of antioxidants in the skin: Anti-aging effects 2010 2026 2015 2020 2010 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Role of antioxidants in the skin: Anti-aging effects
    2010 576 citations Hitoshi Masaki Journal of Dermatological Science profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Hitoshi Masaki Japan 26 1.1k 681 608 427 296 101 2.6k
Chiara De Luca Italy 32 724 0.6× 703 1.0× 365 0.6× 362 0.8× 185 0.6× 67 2.5k
Alena Rajnochová Svobodová Czechia 27 851 0.8× 820 1.2× 650 1.1× 231 0.5× 400 1.4× 50 2.5k
Jitka Vostálová Czechia 29 620 0.6× 677 1.0× 498 0.8× 177 0.4× 281 0.9× 68 2.2k
Eunsun Jung South Korea 32 546 0.5× 1.0k 1.5× 452 0.7× 437 1.0× 154 0.5× 115 3.0k
Maria José Vieira Fonseca Brazil 30 689 0.6× 647 1.0× 601 1.0× 218 0.5× 514 1.7× 104 2.9k
Deokhoon Park South Korea 32 432 0.4× 885 1.3× 414 0.7× 408 1.0× 117 0.4× 79 2.5k
Ute Wölfle Germany 25 526 0.5× 593 0.9× 294 0.5× 188 0.4× 157 0.5× 53 2.1k
Fabiana T. M. C. Vicentini Brazil 25 477 0.4× 611 0.9× 301 0.5× 156 0.4× 230 0.8× 57 2.1k
Sungwook Chae South Korea 32 457 0.4× 1.2k 1.8× 381 0.6× 222 0.5× 173 0.6× 122 2.8k
Agnieszka Gęgotek Poland 28 466 0.4× 825 1.2× 454 0.7× 174 0.4× 183 0.6× 81 2.5k

Countries citing papers authored by Hitoshi Masaki

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Fields of papers citing papers by Hitoshi Masaki

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Hitoshi Masaki

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Hitoshi Masaki. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Hitoshi Masaki based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Hitoshi Masaki. Hitoshi Masaki is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Okano, Yuri, et al.. (2025). Effect of low humidity on the barrier functions of keratinocytes in a reconstructed human epidermal model. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 47(3). 523–534.
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Masaki, Hitoshi, et al.. (2025). Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Leaf Extract Promotes Endo180 Production in Dermal Fibroblasts and has Antiwrinkle Effect on Human Skin. Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. 41(2). e70006–e70006. 1 indexed citations
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Okano, Yuri, et al.. (2023). A decrease of mitochondrial ubiquitin ligase increases the secretion of matrix metalloproteinase‐1 by dermal fibroblasts through the induction ofERstress. Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. 39(6). 582–588. 1 indexed citations
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Okano, Yuri, et al.. (2023). Possible Involvement of Dermal Fibroblasts in Modulating Nrf2 Signaling in Epidermal Keratinocytes. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 46(5). 725–729. 3 indexed citations
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Sato, Yuki, et al.. (2022). Decreased mitochondrial function in UVA-irradiated dermal fibroblasts causes the insufficient formation of type I collagen and fibrillin-1 fibers. Journal of Dermatological Science. 108(1). 22–29. 10 indexed citations
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Yoshioka, Masato, et al.. (2017). Disruption of melanosome transport in melanocytes treated with theophylline causes their degradation by autophagy. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 485(1). 126–130. 21 indexed citations
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Nagata, Takeshi, Shinobu Ito, Kazuyoshi Itoga, Hideko Kanazawa, & Hitoshi Masaki. (2015). The Mechanism of Melanocytes-Specific Cytotoxicity Induced by Phenol Compounds Having a Prooxidant Effect, relating to the Appearance of Leukoderma. BioMed Research International. 2015. 1–12. 22 indexed citations
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Yamashita, Yūki, et al.. (2010). Relationship between Opened Facial Pores and Carbonylated Protein/Catalase Activity in Stratum Corneum. Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan. 44(3). 216–222. 2 indexed citations
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Dong, Kelly, Nelli G. Markova, Yuri Okano, et al.. (2008). UV‐induced DNA damage initiates release of MMP‐1 in human skin. Experimental Dermatology. 17(12). 1037–1044. 160 indexed citations
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Akamatsu, Hirohiko, et al.. (2003). Effects of UV irradiation on the sebaceous gland and sebum secretion in hamsters. Journal of Dermatological Science. 31(2). 151–159. 51 indexed citations
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Masaki, Hitoshi, Yuri Okano, & Hiromu Sakurai. (1998). Differential role of catalase and glutathione peroxidase in cultured human fibroblasts under exposure of H 2 O 2 or ultraviolet B light. Archives of Dermatological Research. 290(3). 113–118. 56 indexed citations
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Gao, Dayuan, Riichi Tawa, Hitoshi Masaki, Yuri Okano, & Hidehiro Sakurai. (1998). Protective Effects of Baicalein against Cell Damage by Reactive Oxygen Species.. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 46(9). 1383–1387. 34 indexed citations
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Masaki, Hitoshi & Hiromu Sakurai. (1997). Increased generation of hydrogen peroxide possibly from mitochondrial respiratory chain after UVB irradiation of murine fibroblasts. Journal of Dermatological Science. 14(3). 207–216. 55 indexed citations
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Masaki, Hitoshi, et al.. (1995). Active-Oxygen Scavenging Activity of Plant Extracts.. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 18(1). 162–166. 168 indexed citations
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Masaki, Hitoshi, et al.. (1995). Protective Activity of Hamamelitannin on Cell Damage Induced by Superoxide Anion Radicals in Murine Dermal Fibroblasts.. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 18(1). 59–63. 15 indexed citations
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Masaki, Hitoshi, et al.. (1990). Simple monochromatic refractometer for trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Journal of Dermatological Science. 1(3). 201–206. 10 indexed citations
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Tezuka, Tadashi, et al.. (1989). Changes of TEWL Value at Various Skin Diseases. Skin research. 31(2). 153–156. 2 indexed citations

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