Kentaro Kojima

2.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
40 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

Kentaro Kojima is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Cancer Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Kentaro Kojima has authored 40 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 12 papers in Surgery, 9 papers in Epidemiology and 9 papers in Cancer Research. Recurrent topics in Kentaro Kojima's work include MicroRNA in disease regulation (8 papers), Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (7 papers) and Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia (5 papers). Kentaro Kojima is often cited by papers focused on MicroRNA in disease regulation (8 papers), Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (7 papers) and Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia (5 papers). Kentaro Kojima collaborates with scholars based in Japan, United States and South Korea. Kentaro Kojima's co-authors include Motoyuki Otsuka, Takeshi Yoshikawa, Kazuhiko Koike, Akemi Takata, Haruhiko Yoshida, Takahiro Kishikawa, Young Jun Kang, Masao Akanuma, Masao Omata and Yuji Kondo and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, PLoS ONE and Cancer Research.

In The Last Decade

Kentaro Kojima

39 papers receiving 1.9k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Correction: Corrigendum: MicroRNA122 is a key regulator of α-fetoprotein expression and influences the aggressiveness of hepatocellular carcinoma

2012 1.2k citations Kentaro Kojima, Akemi Takata et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Kentaro Kojima Japan	17	483	334	257	235	225	40	2.0k
Zhifang Xie China	20	744 1.5×	342 1.0×	258 1.0×	223 0.9×	252 1.1×	36	2.2k
Akemi Takata Japan	18	815 1.7×	335 1.0×	257 1.0×	223 0.9×	481 2.1×	26	2.1k
Weiping J. Zhang China	24	918 1.9×	343 1.0×	259 1.0×	226 1.0×	305 1.4×	54	2.6k
Naoya Kato Japan	18	585 1.2×	366 1.1×	281 1.1×	298 1.3×	90 0.4×	89	2.3k
Satoshi Nakayama Japan	26	533 1.1×	210 0.6×	294 1.1×	210 0.9×	113 0.5×	179	2.5k
A. G. de Oliveira Brazil	23	502 1.0×	248 0.7×	323 1.3×	161 0.7×	56 0.2×	114	2.0k
Yuji Ueda Japan	35	938 1.9×	207 0.6×	154 0.6×	203 0.9×	212 0.9×	166	3.4k
Yoko Yamada Japan	33	1.0k 2.1×	605 1.8×	214 0.8×	169 0.7×	130 0.6×	176	3.4k
Masao Akanuma Japan	21	696 1.4×	333 1.0×	257 1.0×	219 0.9×	337 1.5×	30	2.6k
Takahiro Kishikawa Japan	23	1.2k 2.5×	339 1.0×	259 1.0×	231 1.0×	745 3.3×	65	2.8k

Countries citing papers authored by Kentaro Kojima

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kentaro Kojima

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All Works

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Onishi, Sachiyo, et al.. (2026). Long-Term Outcomes and Rebleeding Risk Factors in Suspected Small Bowel Bleeding: A Study Based on the Modified Saurin Classification. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Mahara, Atsushi, et al.. (2024). Improving hemocompatibility of decellularized vascular tissue by structural modification of collagen fiber. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 269(Pt 1). 132040–132040. 1 indexed citations

Arai, Junya, Jun Kato, Nobuo Toda, et al.. (2021). Risk factors of poor prognosis and impairment of activities of daily living in patients with hemorrhagic gastroduodenal ulcers. BMC Gastroenterology. 21(1). 2 indexed citations

Kato, Jun, Satoshi Kawamura, Kentaro Kojima, et al.. (2020). Risk Factors for Acute Cholangitis Caused by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium. Gut and Liver. 15(4). 616–624. 13 indexed citations

Kawamura, Satoshi, Nobuo Toda, Yousuke Nakai, et al.. (2020). Impact of the Sensitivity to Empiric Antibiotics on Clinical Outcomes after Biliary Drainage for Acute Cholangitis. Gut and Liver. 14(6). 842–849. 6 indexed citations

Yamazaki, Kenji, Kentaro Kojima, Hitoshi Iwata, & Ryoji Kushima. (2018). Eosinophilic Esophagitis Mimicking <i>Candida</i> Esophagitis. Internal Medicine. 58(6). 887–887. 2 indexed citations

Ohki, Takamasa, Mayuko Kondo, Satoshi Kawamura, et al.. (2017). Evaluation of the Efficacy of Sorafenib on Overall Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma using FT Rate: A Devised Index. Advances in Therapy. 34(5). 1097–1108. 7 indexed citations

Yamagami, Mari, Nobuo Toda, Satoshi Kawamura, et al.. (2016). Sa1210 Characteristics and Risk Factors for Aspiration Pneumonia After ERCP. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 83(5). AB257–AB258. 2 indexed citations

Ohki, Takamasa, Koki Sato, Mari Yamagami, et al.. (2015). Efficacy of Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization Followed by Sorafenib for Intermediate/Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients in Japan: A Retrospective Analysis. Clinical Drug Investigation. 35(11). 751–759. 26 indexed citations

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Kato, Jun, Nobuo Toda, Mari Yamagami, et al.. (2015). Risk Factors for Aspiration Pneumonia After Endoscopic Hemostasis. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 61(3). 835–840. 14 indexed citations

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Ohno, Motoko, Chikako Shibata, Takahiro Kishikawa, et al.. (2013). The flavonoid apigenin improves glucose tolerance through inhibition of microRNA maturation in miRNA103 transgenic mice. Scientific Reports. 3(1). 2553–2553. 72 indexed citations

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Takata, Akemi, Motoyuki Otsuka, Tomomi Kogiso, et al.. (2011). Direct differentiation of hepatic cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells using a limited number of cytokines. Hepatology International. 5(4). 890–898. 30 indexed citations

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Otsuka, Motoyuki, Akemi Takata, Takeshi Yoshikawa, et al.. (2011). Receptor for Activated Protein Kinase C: Requirement for Efficient MicroRNA Function and Reduced Expression in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. PLoS ONE. 6(9). e24359–e24359. 21 indexed citations

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Osawa, Hiroki & Kentaro Kojima. (2006). Citrate-release-mediated aluminum resistance is coupled to the inducible expression of mitochondrial citrate synthase gene in Paraserianthes falcataria. Tree Physiology. 26(5). 565–574. 18 indexed citations

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Deguchi, Takashi, Mitsuru Yasuda, Shigeaki Yokoi, et al.. (2003). Treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis by double-dosing of 200 mg cefixime at a 6-h interval. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy. 9(1). 35–39. 88 indexed citations

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Naruse, Katsutoshi, Yasuyuki Sakai, Lei Guo, et al.. (2003). Development of a new extracorporeal whole-liver perfusion system. Journal of Artificial Organs. 6(3). 211–217. 8 indexed citations

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Kojima, Kentaro, et al.. (2002). Effects of medetomidine-midazolam, acepromazine-butorphanol, and midazolam-butorphanol on induction dose of thiopental and propofol and on cardiopulmonary changes in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 63(12). 1671–1679. 47 indexed citations

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Mutoh, Tatsushi, Kentaro Kojima, Kenji Takao, Ryohei Nishimura, & Nobuo Sasaki. (2001). Comparison of Sevoflurane with Isoflurane for Rapid Mask Induction in Midazolam and Butorphanol‐sedated Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A. 48(4). 223–230. 16 indexed citations

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Kanamaru, Arata, Tatsushi Mutoh, Kentaro Kojima, et al.. (1999). The Posterior Nasal Nerve Plays an Important Role on Cardiopulmonary Reflexes to Nasal Application of Capsaicin, Distilled Water and l-Menthol in Anesthetized Dogs.. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. 61(1). 85–88. 9 indexed citations

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Kojima, Kentaro, Ryohei Nishimura, Tatsushi Mutoh, et al.. (1999). Comparison of Cardiopulmonary Effects of Medetomidine–Midazolam, Acepromazine–Butorphanol and Midazolam–Butorphanol in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A. 46(6). 353–359. 21 indexed citations

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