Kentaro Akiyama

7.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
80 papers, 5.7k citations indexed

About

Kentaro Akiyama is a scholar working on Genetics, Molecular Biology and Urology. According to data from OpenAlex, Kentaro Akiyama has authored 80 papers receiving a total of 5.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 35 papers in Genetics, 25 papers in Molecular Biology and 21 papers in Urology. Recurrent topics in Kentaro Akiyama's work include Mesenchymal stem cell research (35 papers), Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (21 papers) and Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (9 papers). Kentaro Akiyama is often cited by papers focused on Mesenchymal stem cell research (35 papers), Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (21 papers) and Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (9 papers). Kentaro Akiyama collaborates with scholars based in Japan, United States and China. Kentaro Akiyama's co-authors include Songtao Shi, Chider Chen, Takayoshi Yamaza, Xingtian Xu, Wataru Sonoyama, Lingyun Sun, Yi Liu, Songtao Shi, Takashi Kikuiri and Ikiru Atsuta and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Medicine, The Journal of Experimental Medicine and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Kentaro Akiyama

78 papers receiving 5.6k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Mesenchymal-Stem-Cell-Induced Immunoregulation Involves FAS-Ligand-/FAS-Mediated T Cell Apoptosis

2012 583 citations Kentaro Akiyama, Chider Chen et al. profile →
Mesenchymal stem cell–based tissue regeneration is governed by recipient T lymphocytes via IFN-γ and TNF-α

2011 568 citations Kentaro Akiyama, Chider Chen et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Kentaro Akiyama Japan	37	3.0k	1.8k	1.4k	1.1k	771	80	5.7k
Songtao Shi United States	25	2.2k 0.7×	2.2k 1.2×	1.0k 0.7×	1.3k 1.2×	455 0.6×	49	5.8k
Harald Klüter Germany	37	3.9k 1.3×	1.8k 1.0×	2.8k 2.0×	971 0.9×	551 0.7×	185	7.9k
Gianpaolo Papaccio Italy	49	2.9k 1.0×	2.4k 1.3×	2.2k 1.6×	1.5k 1.3×	1.3k 1.7×	149	7.5k
Carl A. Gregory United States	33	2.6k 0.9×	2.2k 1.2×	1.7k 1.2×	511 0.5×	1.2k 1.6×	81	6.2k
Dirk Strunk Austria	42	2.6k 0.8×	2.2k 1.2×	1.6k 1.2×	963 0.9×	442 0.6×	121	5.8k
Songlin Wang China	38	3.4k 1.1×	2.6k 1.4×	1.5k 1.1×	2.3k 2.1×	627 0.8×	146	7.2k
Jan E. Brinchmann Norway	39	2.0k 0.6×	1.6k 0.8×	1.7k 1.3×	413 0.4×	825 1.1×	95	5.4k
Jochen Ringe Germany	44	1.9k 0.6×	1.6k 0.9×	1.7k 1.2×	704 0.6×	1.1k 1.4×	112	5.8k
Luc Sensebé France	45	5.3k 1.7×	2.6k 1.4×	2.9k 2.1×	808 0.7×	826 1.1×	131	8.7k
Hermann Eichler Germany	26	3.1k 1.0×	1.3k 0.7×	1.9k 1.4×	537 0.5×	333 0.4×	127	5.3k

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Maruo, Yukinori, et al.. (2026). Concentration-Dependent Synergistic Interfacial Interactions Between Multifunctional Acrylate and Silane Coupling Agents in an Organic–Inorganic Nanohybrid Material. Applied Sciences. 16(5). 2339–2339.

Okano, Masato, et al.. (2022). Doping control analyses during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Drug Testing and Analysis. 14(11-12). 1836–1852. 9 indexed citations

Shida, Takashi, Kentaro Akiyama, Sechang Oh, et al.. (2017). Skeletal muscle mass to visceral fat area ratio is an important determinant affecting hepatic conditions of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Journal of Gastroenterology. 53(4). 535–547. 68 indexed citations

Oh, Sechang, Rina So, Takashi Shida, et al.. (2017). High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Improves Both Hepatic Fat Content and Stiffness in Sedentary Obese Men with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Scientific Reports. 7(1). 43029–43029. 107 indexed citations

Oh, Sechang, Eiji Warabi, Kentaro Akiyama, et al.. (2017). Nuclear factor (erythroid derived 2)-like 2 activation increases exercise endurance capacity via redox modulation in skeletal muscles. Scientific Reports. 7(1). 12902–12902. 59 indexed citations

Akiyama, Kentaro, et al.. (2015). The Development of the Teaching Materials for Evolution in High School Biology in Cambodia. Journal of Research in Science Education. 55(4). 397–404. 1 indexed citations

Suzuki, Tsuyoshi, Yasuo NAMBO, Hiroshi Naito, et al.. (2015). Comparison of growth and endocrine changes in Thoroughbred colts and fillies reared under different climate conditions. Journal of Equine Science. 26(2). 49–56. 14 indexed citations

Ono, Mitsuaki, Wataru Sonoyama, Kentaro Akiyama, et al.. (2014). Efficient Bone Formation in a Swine Socket Lift Model Using <b><i>Escherichia coli-</i></b>Derived Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Adsorbed in β-Tricalcium Phosphate. Cells Tissues Organs. 199(4). 249–255. 11 indexed citations

Egusa, Hiroshi, Wataru Sonoyama, Masahiro Nishimura, Ikiru Atsuta, & Kentaro Akiyama. (2012). Stem cells in dentistry – Part II: Clinical applications. Journal of Prosthodontic Research. 56(4). 229–248. 129 indexed citations

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Okada, Kosuke, Eiji Warabi, Naoki Morito, et al.. (2012). Amelioration of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in peroxiredoxin I-deficient mice. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology. 71(2). 503–509. 9 indexed citations

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Moshaverinia, Alireza, Chider Chen, Kentaro Akiyama, et al.. (2012). Alginate hydrogel as a promising scaffold for dental-derived stem cells: an in vitro study. Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine. 23(12). 3041–3051. 108 indexed citations

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Akiyama, Kentaro, Chider Chen, Stan Gronthos, & Songtao Shi. (2012). Lineage Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Dental Pulp, Apical Papilla, and Periodontal Ligament. Methods in molecular biology. 887. 111–121. 42 indexed citations

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Ma, Lan, Haruyoshi Yamaza, Kentaro Akiyama, et al.. (2012). Cryopreserved Dental Pulp Tissues of Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth Is a Feasible Stem Cell Resource for Regenerative Medicine. PLoS ONE. 7(12). e51777–e51777. 122 indexed citations

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Yamaza, Takayoshi, Guangwen Ren, Kentaro Akiyama, et al.. (2010). Mouse Mandible Contains Distinctive Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Journal of Dental Research. 90(3). 317–324. 89 indexed citations

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Akiyama, Kentaro, Yan Liu, Takayoshi Yamaza, et al.. (2009). Utility of PDL progenitors for in vivo tissue regeneration: a report of 3 cases. Oral Diseases. 16(1). 20–28. 249 indexed citations

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Sugiyama, Atsushi, et al.. (1991). Effects of antiarrhythmic drugs on canine ventricular arrhythmia models: Which electrophysiological characteristics of drugs are related to their effectiveness?. Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy. 5(S4). 805–817. 55 indexed citations

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Akiyama, Kentaro & Keitaro Hashimoto. (1989). Antiarrhythmic effects of the class 1c antiarrhythmic drug, flecainide, on canine ventricular arrhythmia models.. Japanese Heart Journal. 30(4). 487–495. 9 indexed citations

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Hashimoto, Keitaro, et al.. (1989). Antiarrhythmic effect of a new class 1 antiarrhythmic drug, nicainoprol, on canine ventricular arrhythmias.. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 49(2). 245–254. 11 indexed citations

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Akiyama, Kentaro, et al.. (1987). Antiarrhythmic Effects of a New Drug, E-0747, on Canine Ventricular Arrhythmia Models. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 44(2). 155–162. 5 indexed citations

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Hashimoto, Keitaro, et al.. (1987). Antiarrhythmic Plasma Concentrations of Cibenzoline on Canine Ventricular Arrhythmias. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. 9(2). 148–153. 10 indexed citations

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