Kenji Kangawa

104.5k total citations · 24 hit papers
992 papers, 84.3k citations indexed

About

Kenji Kangawa is a scholar working on Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, Molecular Biology and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. According to data from OpenAlex, Kenji Kangawa has authored 992 papers receiving a total of 84.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 358 papers in Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, 342 papers in Molecular Biology and 337 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. Recurrent topics in Kenji Kangawa's work include Regulation of Appetite and Obesity (344 papers), Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology (322 papers) and Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling (229 papers). Kenji Kangawa is often cited by papers focused on Regulation of Appetite and Obesity (344 papers), Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology (322 papers) and Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling (229 papers). Kenji Kangawa collaborates with scholars based in Japan, United States and Australia. Kenji Kangawa's co-authors include Hisayuki Matsuo, Masayasu Kojima, Hiroshi Hosoda, Masamitsu Nakazato, Yukari Date, Naoto Minamino, Shigeru Matsukura, Tanenao Eto, Noritoshi Nagaya and Noboru Murakami and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Kenji Kangawa

988 papers receiving 81.9k citations

Hit Papers

Ghrelin is a growth-hormo... 1984 2026 1998 2012 1999 2001 2005 1993 2000 2.0k 4.0k 6.0k
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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. Ghrelin is a growth-hormone-releasing acylated peptide from stomach
    1999 6.8k citations Masayasu Kojima, Hiroshi Hosoda et al. profile →
  2. A role for ghrelin in the central regulation of feeding
    2001 2.8k citations Masamitsu Nakazato, Masayasu Kojima et al. profile →
  3. Ghrelin: Structure and Function
    2005 2.1k citations Masayasu Kojima, Kenji Kangawa profile →
  4. Adrenomedullin: A Novel Hypotensive Peptide Isolated from Human Pheochromocytoma
    1993 1.9k citations Kenji Kangawa, Yoshinari Ichiki et al. profile →
  5. Ghrelin, a Novel Growth Hormone-Releasing Acylated Peptide, Is Synthesized in a Distinct Endocrine Cell Type in the Gastrointestinal Tracts of Rats and Humans1
    2000 1.5k citations Masayasu Kojima, Hiroshi Hosoda et al. Endocrinology profile →
  6. A new natriuretic peptide in porcine brain
    1988 1.4k citations Kenji Kangawa, Naoto Minamino et al. profile →
  7. Cofilin phosphorylation by LIM-kinase 1 and its role in Rac-mediated actin reorganization
    1998 1.1k citations Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  8. Primary structure of the receptor for calcium channel blockers from skeletal muscle
    1987 1.1k citations Kenji Kangawa, Hisayuki Matsuo et al. profile →
  9. Plasma Ghrelin Levels in Lean and Obese Humans and the Effect of Glucose on Ghrelin Secretion
    2002 1.0k citations Masamitsu Nakazato, Muhtashan S. Mondal et al. profile →
  10. Stomach Is a Major Source of Circulating Ghrelin, and Feeding State Determines Plasma Ghrelin-Like Immunoreactivity Levels in Humans
    2001 1.0k citations Hiroyuki Ariyasu, Kiminori Hosoda et al. profile →
  11. Primary structure of Electrophorus electricus sodium channel deduced from cDNA sequence
    1984 1.0k citations Naoto Minamino, Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  12. Purification and complete amino acid sequence of α-human atrial natriuretic polypeptide (α-hANP)
    1984 954 citations Kenji Kangawa, Hisayuki Matsuo profile →
  13. Monolayered mesenchymal stem cells repair scarred myocardium after myocardial infarction
    2006 927 citations Noritoshi Nagaya, Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  14. Orexins, orexigenic hypothalamic peptides, interact with autonomic, neuroendocrine and neuroregulatory systems
    1999 891 citations Kenji Kangawa, Masamitsu Nakazato et al. profile →
  15. The role of the gastric afferent vagal nerve in ghrelin-induced feeding and growth hormone secretion in rats
    2002 859 citations Hisayuki Matsuo, Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  16. Cloning, sequencing and expression of complementary DNA encoding the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor
    1986 764 citations Kenji Kangawa, Hisayuki Matsuo et al. profile →
  17. Ghrelin Stimulates Gastric Acid Secretion and Motility in Rats
    2000 733 citations Hiroshi Hosoda, Masayasu Kojima et al. profile →
  18. Ghrelin, an Endogenous Growth Hormone Secretagogue, Is a Novel Orexigenic Peptide That Antagonizes Leptin Action Through the Activation of Hypothalamic Neuropeptide Y/Y1 Receptor Pathway
    2001 690 citations Kiminori Hosoda, Masayasu Kojima et al. profile →
  19. Plasma Brain Natriuretic Peptide as a Prognostic Indicator in Patients With Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
    2000 660 citations Noritoshi Nagaya, Toshio Nishikimi et al. profile →
  20. Selective Activation of the B Natriuretic Peptide Receptor by C-Type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP)
    1991 626 citations Naoto Minamino, Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  21. Upregulation of Ghrelin Expression in the Stomach upon Fasting, Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia, and Leptin Administration
    2001 529 citations Muhtashan S. Mondal, Masamitsu Nakazato et al. profile →
  22. Cloning and Characterization of cDNA Encoding a Precursor for Human Adrenomedullin
    1993 529 citations Kazuo Kitamura, Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  23. Transplantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improves Cardiac Function in a Rat Model of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    2005 529 citations Noritoshi Nagaya, Kenji Kangawa et al. profile →
  24. Primary structure and functional expression from complementary DNA of the rod photoreceptor cyclic GMP-gated channel
    1989 520 citations Kenji Kangawa, Hisayuki Matsuo et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Kenji Kangawa Japan 133 34.8k 26.1k 24.6k 21.8k 21.6k 992 84.3k
Stephen R. Bloom United Kingdom 137 28.8k 0.8× 19.6k 0.7× 23.5k 1.0× 15.1k 0.7× 25.0k 1.2× 1.1k 79.9k
Jeffrey S. Flier United States 137 25.4k 0.7× 22.6k 0.9× 28.4k 1.2× 14.6k 0.7× 3.4k 0.2× 314 80.7k
Hisayuki Matsuo Japan 82 11.7k 0.3× 14.5k 0.6× 8.6k 0.3× 7.7k 0.4× 10.7k 0.5× 366 37.4k
Masashi Yanagisawa Japan 116 19.4k 0.6× 18.7k 0.7× 27.6k 1.1× 3.1k 0.1× 6.5k 0.3× 527 64.7k
Kazuwa Nakao Japan 106 8.2k 0.2× 14.9k 0.6× 10.8k 0.4× 4.9k 0.2× 3.5k 0.2× 863 50.3k
Bradford B. Lowell United States 106 18.9k 0.5× 16.4k 0.6× 24.2k 1.0× 9.7k 0.4× 6.7k 0.3× 200 50.5k
Jeffrey M. Friedman United States 87 28.4k 0.8× 11.5k 0.4× 21.1k 0.9× 16.0k 0.7× 3.4k 0.2× 209 53.0k
Mark P. Mattson United States 193 7.2k 0.2× 51.4k 2.0× 53.0k 2.1× 5.6k 0.3× 29.0k 1.3× 955 128.3k
Bruce M. Spiegelman United States 172 7.7k 0.2× 73.0k 2.8× 71.2k 2.9× 5.3k 0.2× 5.4k 0.2× 350 137.4k
Richard D. Palmiter United States 143 9.0k 0.3× 30.6k 1.2× 8.6k 0.3× 13.4k 0.6× 14.2k 0.7× 471 69.2k

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All Works

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Hino, Jun, Hiroshi Hosoda, Cheol Son, et al.. (2018). Adipocyte-specific expression of C-type natriuretic peptide suppresses lipid metabolism and adipocyte hypertrophy in adipose tissues in mice fed high-fat diet. Scientific Reports. 8(1). 2093–2093. 25 indexed citations
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Kaiya, Hiroyuki, Kenji Kangawa, & Mikiya Miyazato. (2013). Ghrelin Receptors in Non-Mammalian Vertebrates. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 4. 81–81. 34 indexed citations
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Iwakura, Hiroshi, Hiroyuki Ariyasu, Hiroshi Hosoda, et al.. (2011). Oxytocin and Dopamine Stimulate Ghrelin Secretion by the Ghrelin-Producing Cell Line, MGN3-1 in Vitro. Endocrinology. 152(7). 2619–2625. 45 indexed citations
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Kaiya, Hiroyuki, Itaru Hasunuma, Kazuyoshi Tsutsui, Kenji Kangawa, & Mikiya Miyazato. (2011). Only frog ghrelin of the genus, Rana, has threonine residue at the N-terminal position 3. 2010. 74. 2 indexed citations
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Schwenke, Daryl O., et al.. (2010). Early ghrelin treatment following myocardial infarction prevents an increase in cardiac sympathetic tone and reduces mortality. The Journal of Physiological Sciences. 60. 164. 1 indexed citations
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Miyake, Sachiko, Miho Mizuno, Chiharu Tomi, et al.. (2009). Suppression of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Ghrelin. The Journal of Immunology. 183(4). 2859–2866. 76 indexed citations
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Obata, Hiroaki, Yoshiki Sakai, Shunsuke Ohnishi, et al.. (2007). Single Injection of a Sustained-release Prostacyclin Analog Improves Pulmonary Hypertension in Rats. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 177(2). 195–201. 40 indexed citations
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Ichikawa‐Shindo, Yuka, Takayuki Sakurai, Akiko Kamiyoshi, et al.. (2007). The GPCR modulator protein RAMP2 is essential for angiogenesis and vascular integrity. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 118(1). 29–39. 153 indexed citations
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Inoue, Kazuhiko, et al.. (2006). Characterization of the PAC1 Variants Expressed in the Mouse Heart. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1070(1). 586–590. 10 indexed citations
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Ishimura, Kimihiko, Toshio Nishikimi, Kazumi Akimoto, et al.. (2005). Renoprotective effect of long-term combined treatment with adrenomedullin and omapatrilat in hypertensive rats. Journal of Hypertension. 23(12). 2287–2296. 7 indexed citations
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Iwashima, Yoshio, Takeshi Horio, Yoshihiko Suzuki, et al.. (2005). Adiponectin and inflammatory markers in peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Atherosclerosis. 188(2). 384–390. 63 indexed citations
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Itoh, Takefumi, Noritoshi Nagaya, Shinsuke Murakami, et al.. (2004). C-type Natriuretic Peptide Ameliorates Monocrotaline-induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Rats. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 170(11). 1204–1211. 49 indexed citations
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Murakami, N., Takahiro Hayashida, Kou Nakahara, et al.. (2002). Role for central ghrelin in food intake and secretion profile of stomach ghrelin in rats. Journal of Endocrinology. 174(2). 283–288. 207 indexed citations
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Jin, Qinghua, Takato Kunitake, Kazuo Kato, et al.. (2002). Cardiovascular actions of central neuromedin U in conscious rats. Regulatory Peptides. 105(1). 29–34. 58 indexed citations
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Kubo, Atsushi, Yoshitaka Isumi, Kenji Kangawa, et al.. (2001). C-type natriuretic peptide is synthesized and secreted from leukemia cell lines, peripheral blood cells, and peritoneal macrophages. Experimental Hematology. 29(5). 609–615. 21 indexed citations
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Nishikimi, Toshio, et al.. (2000). Production and clearance sites of two molecular forms of adrenomedullin in human plasma. American Journal of Hypertension. 13(9). 1032–1034. 40 indexed citations
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Ueda, Shiro, Kenji Nishio, Naoto Minamino, et al.. (1999). Increased Plasma Levels of Adrenomedullin in Patients with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 160(1). 132–136. 157 indexed citations
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Khan, Azharul Islam, Johji Kato, Kazuo Kitamura, Kenji Kangawa, & Tanenao Eto. (1997). HYPOTENSIVE EFFECT OF CHRONICALLY INFUSED ADRENOMEDULLIN IN CONSCIOUS WISTAR‐KYOTO AND SPONTANEOUSLY HYPERTENSIVE RATS. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology. 24(2). 139–142. 35 indexed citations
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Kitamura, Kazuo, Yoshinari Ichiki, Miho Tanaka, et al.. (1994). Immunoreactive adrenomedullin in human plasma. FEBS Letters. 341(2-3). 288–290. 247 indexed citations
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Sugawara, Akira, Kazuwa Nakao, Narito Morii, et al.. (1986). Significance of α-human atrial nątriuretic polypeptide as a hormone in humans. Hypertension. 8(4). 151–155. 34 indexed citations

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