Masato Kotani

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
28 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Masato Kotani is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. According to data from OpenAlex, Masato Kotani has authored 28 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 12 papers in Molecular Biology, 8 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 7 papers in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Recurrent topics in Masato Kotani's work include Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology (8 papers), Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones (7 papers) and Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling (7 papers). Masato Kotani is often cited by papers focused on Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology (8 papers), Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones (7 papers) and Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling (7 papers). Masato Kotani collaborates with scholars based in Japan, France and United Kingdom. Masato Kotani's co-authors include Marc Parmentier, Michel Detheux, Gilbert Vassart, Emmanuel Le Poul, Stéphane Brézillon, David Communi, Richard Tyldesley, Serge N. Schiffmann, Cédric Blanpain and Jean‐Marie Vanderwinden and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, PLoS ONE and The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

In The Last Decade

Masato Kotani

27 papers receiving 2.2k citations

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The Metastasis Suppressor Gene KiSS-1 Encodes Kisspeptins, the Natural Ligands of the Orphan G Protein-coupled Receptor GPR54

2001 1.2k citations Masato Kotani, Michel Detheux et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Comparisons of plasma aldosterone and renin data between an automated chemiluminescent immunoanalyzer and conventional radioimmunoassays in the screening and diagnosis of primary aldosteronism 2021 ·PLoS ONE ·Naohisa Tamura, Erika Watanabe, (unknown), Eiji Nakatani, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Masato Kotani, Takeshi Usui, Tatsuhide Inoue	6
2	Real-World Evidence of the Incidence of and Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypothyroidism as Immune-Related Adverse Events Associated With Programmed Cell Death-1 Inhibitors 2020 ·Endocrine Practice ·(unknown), Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Eiji Nakatani, Hiraku Kumamaru, (unknown), Nao Ichihara, Norimichi Hirahara, Kiyoshi Mori, Masato Kotani, Yoshiki Miyachi, Hiroaki Miyata	13
3	Parameters of captopril challenge test can predict results of other confirmatory tests for primary aldosteronism and propose the next test to be done 2020 ·Endocrine Journal ·Naohisa Tamura, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Masato Kotani, Takeshi Usui, Tatsuhide Inoue	2
4	ARMC5 Alterations in Primary Macronodular Adrenal Hyperplasia (PMAH) and the Clinical State of Variant Carriers 2019 ·Journal of the Endocrine Society ·(unknown), Takeshi Usui, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Masato Kotani, Naohisa Tamura, Y. Lucas Yamamoto, Takuyuki Katabami, Isao Kurihara, Kohei Saito, Naotetsu Kanamoto, Hidenori Fukuoka, Norio Wada, Hiroyuki Murabe, Tatsuhide Inoue	20
5	Plasma kisspeptin levels in lactational amenorrhea 2017 ·Gynecological Endocrinology ·Masato Kotani, Fumihiko Katagiri, (unknown), Jiro Kagawa, Issei Tanaka	4
6	The relationship between circulating kisspeptin and sexual hormones levels in healthy females 2015 ·Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications ·Fumihiko Katagiri, Masato Kotani, (unknown), Jiro Kagawa	11
7	Structural Analysis of “National Brand vs. Store Brand” with Stochastic Demands 2013 ·Masato Kotani, Ushio Sumita	1
8	Pharmacological characterization of human NPFF1 and NPFF2 receptors expressed in CHO cells by using NPY Y1 receptor antagonists 2002 ·European Journal of Pharmacology ·Catherine Mollereau, Honoré Mazarguil, (unknown), Isabelle Quelven, Masato Kotani, Vincent Lannoy, Yvan Dumont, Rémi Quirion, Michel Detheux, Marc Parmentier, Jean‐Marie Zajac	121
9	Functional characterization of a human receptor for neuropeptide FF and related peptides 2001 ·British Journal of Pharmacology ·Masato Kotani, Catherine Mollereau, Michel Detheux, Emmanuel Le Poul, Stéphane Brézillon, Jalal Vakili, Honoré Mazarguil, Gilbert Vassart, Jean‐Marie Zajac, Marc Parmentier	113
10	Agonist and antagonist activities on human NPFF₂ receptors of the NPY ligands GR231118 and BIBP3226 2001 ·British Journal of Pharmacology ·Catherine Mollereau, Christine Gouardères, Yvan Dumont, Masato Kotani, Michel Detheux, Henri Doods, Marc Parmentier, Rémi Quirion, Jean‐Marie Zajac	51
11	Structure-activity relationships of neuropeptide FF: role of C-terminal regions 2001 ·Peptides ·Honoré Mazarguil, Christine Gouardères, (unknown), (unknown), Masato Kotani, Catherine Mollereau, M. Roumy, (unknown)	60
12	Altered growth response to prostaglandin E2 and its receptor signaling in mesangial cells from stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats 2001 ·Journal of Hypertension ·Takayoshi Suganami, Issei Tanaka, Masashi Mukoyama, Masato Kotani, Seiji Muro, Kiyoshi Mori, Masahisa Goto, Rieko Ishibashi, Masato Kasahara, Kensei Yahata, Hisashi Makino, Akira Sugawara, Kazuwa Nakao	9
13	The Metastasis Suppressor Gene KiSS-1 Encodes Kisspeptins, the Natural Ligands of the Orphan G Protein-coupled Receptor GPR54 breakdown → 2001 ·Journal of Biological Chemistry ·Masato Kotani, Michel Detheux, Ann L. Vandenbogaerde, David Communi, Jean‐Marie Vanderwinden, Emmanuel Le Poul, Stéphane Brézillon, Richard Tyldesley, Nathalie Suarez-Huerta, Fabrice Vandeput, Cédric Blanpain, Serge N. Schiffmann, Gilbert Vassart, Marc Parmentier	1242
14	Expression of Prostaglandin E Receptor EP4 Subtype in Rat Adrenal Zona Glomerulosa. Involvement in Aldosterone Release. 2000 ·Endocrine Journal ·Seiji Muro, Issei Tanaka, Takeshi Usui, Masato Kotani, (unknown), Masashi Mukoyama, Junichi Fukata, Hiroshi Itoh, Shuh Narumiya, Mitsuhiro Kawata, Kazuwa Nakao	8
15	Identification of a novel R642C mutation in NA/CL cotransporter with Gitelman's syndrome 1999 ·American Journal of Kidney Diseases ·Kensei Yahata, Issei Tanaka, Masato Kotani, Masashi Mukoyama, Yoshihiro Ogawa, Masahisa Goto, Masayo Nakagawa, Akira Sugawara, Kiyoshi Tanaka, Akira Shimatsu, Kazuwa Nakao	23
16	Roles of prostaglandin E receptors in mesangial cells under high-glucose conditions 1999 ·Kidney International ·Rieko Ishibashi, Issei Tanaka, Masato Kotani, Seiji Muro, Masahisa Goto, Akira Sugawara, Masashi Mukoyama, Yukihiko Sugimoto, Atsushi Ichikawa, Shuh Narumiya, Kazuwa Nakao	43
17	Tissue Factor Expression and Fibrin Deposition in the Lungs of Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Systemic Sclerosis 1997 ·American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine ·Shiro Imokawa, Atsuhiko Sato, Hiroshi Hayakawa, Masato Kotani, Tetsumei Urano, Akikazu Takada	124
18	The Prostaglandin E2and F2αReceptor Genes Are Expressed in Human Myometrium and Are Down-regulated during Pregnancy 1997 ·Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications ·Tsunekazu Matsumoto, Norimasa Sagawa, Masahiro Yoshida, Takahide Mori, Issei Tanaka, Masashi Mukoyama, Masato Kotani, Kazuwa Nakao	62
19	Structural Organization of the Human Prostaglandin EP3Receptor Subtype Gene (PTGER3) 1997 ·Genomics ·Masato Kotani, Issei Tanaka, Yoshihiro Ogawa, Takeshi Usui, Naohisa Tamura, Kiyoshi Mori, Shuh Narumiya, Teruya Yoshimi, Kazuwa Nakao	87
20	Molecular cloning and expression of multiple isoforms of human prostaglandin E receptor EP3 subtype generated by alternative messenger RNA splicing: multiple second messenger systems and tissue-specific distributions. 1995 ·Molecular Pharmacology ·Masato Kotani, Issei Tanaka, Yoshihiro Ogawa, Takeshi Usui, Kiyoshi Mori, Atsushi Ichikawa, Shuh Narumiya, (unknown), Kazuwa Nakao	121

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