Minori Mitsui‐Saito

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
21 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

Minori Mitsui‐Saito is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Physiology and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. According to data from OpenAlex, Minori Mitsui‐Saito has authored 21 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Molecular Biology, 8 papers in Physiology and 4 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. Recurrent topics in Minori Mitsui‐Saito's work include Ion channel regulation and function (7 papers), Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects (6 papers) and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies (3 papers). Minori Mitsui‐Saito is often cited by papers focused on Ion channel regulation and function (7 papers), Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects (6 papers) and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies (3 papers). Minori Mitsui‐Saito collaborates with scholars based in Japan, Switzerland and United States. Minori Mitsui‐Saito's co-authors include Hideaki Karaki, Masatoshi Hori, Kōichi Sato, Kenichi Harada, Kyung‐Jong Won, Shigeki Miyamoto, H Ozaki, Hiroshi Nakazawa, Ken‐ichi Amano and Hideaki Karaki and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications and Pharmacological Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Minori Mitsui‐Saito

21 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

Calcium Movements, Distribution, and Functions in Smooth ... 1997 2026 2006 2016 1997 200 400 600
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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. Calcium Movements, Distribution, and Functions in Smooth Muscle
    1997 654 citations Hideaki Karaki, H Ozaki et al. Pharmacological Reviews profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Minori Mitsui‐Saito Japan 10 638 398 206 178 115 21 1.2k
Hideyo Ohshika Japan 17 580 0.9× 167 0.4× 298 1.4× 171 1.0× 36 0.3× 96 1.0k
Donald W. DuCharme United States 17 982 1.5× 325 0.8× 208 1.0× 409 2.3× 22 0.2× 31 1.9k
L. Puglisi Italy 23 333 0.5× 295 0.7× 152 0.7× 101 0.6× 15 0.1× 66 1.3k
Ketao Ma China 19 521 0.8× 243 0.6× 167 0.8× 99 0.6× 11 0.1× 128 1.1k
Yumei Feng United States 25 587 0.9× 181 0.5× 123 0.6× 1.1k 6.2× 41 0.4× 48 1.8k
Sandra L. Pfister United States 16 359 0.6× 491 1.2× 205 1.0× 101 0.6× 18 0.2× 37 1.5k
Emel Songu‐Mize United States 17 514 0.8× 208 0.5× 129 0.6× 186 1.0× 13 0.1× 40 1.0k
Pimonrat Ketsawatsomkron United States 19 404 0.6× 209 0.5× 34 0.2× 180 1.0× 47 0.4× 28 827
Piruthivi Sukumar United Kingdom 22 826 1.3× 370 0.9× 287 1.4× 243 1.4× 12 0.1× 50 1.7k
Yasser Majeed United Kingdom 15 497 0.8× 171 0.4× 199 1.0× 48 0.3× 25 0.2× 22 972

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Sugawara, Junichi, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Chika Hayashi, et al.. (2006). Decrease and Senescence of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients With Preeclampsia. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 61(7). 460–461. 9 indexed citations
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Sugawara, Junichi, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Tetsuro Hoshiai, et al.. (2005). Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells during Human Pregnancy. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 90(3). 1845–1848. 61 indexed citations
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Sugawara, Junichi, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Chika Hayashi, et al.. (2005). Decrease and Senescence of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients with Preeclampsia. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 90(9). 5329–5332. 90 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, Ichiro Kato, Shin Takasawa, Hiroshi Okamoto, & Teruyuki Yanagisawa. (2003). CD38 Gene Disruption Inhibits the Contraction Induced by .ALPHA.-Adrenoceptor Stimulation in Mouse Aorta. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. 65(12). 1325–1330. 22 indexed citations
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Kawamata, Masaki, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Tadashi Kimura, et al.. (2003). Vasopressin-induced contraction of uterus is mediated solely by the oxytocin receptor in mice, but not in humans. European Journal of Pharmacology. 472(3). 229–234. 25 indexed citations
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Bannai, Makoto, Ryo Yoshimoto, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, et al.. (2003). Increased Locomotor Activity, Increased Food and Water Intake and Decreased PVN Neurons in H1 Calponin Gene-Deficient Mice.. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. 65(1). 153–155. 6 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, Satoko Ohkubo, Yutaro Obara, et al.. (2002). Theonezolide A, a novel marine macrolide, induces drastic shape change in rabbit platelets by reorganization of microtubules. Thrombosis Research. 108(2-3). 133–138. 3 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, Norimichi Nakahata, & Yasushi Ohizumi. (2000). Inhibition of Microtubule Polymerization by SK&F 96365, a Blocker of Receptor-Linked Ca2+ Entry. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 82(3). 269–271. 8 indexed citations
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Yoshimoto, Ryo, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Hiroshi Ozaki, et al.. (2000). Regulation of Shortening Velocity by Calponin in Intact Contracting Smooth Muscles. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 279(1). 150–157. 45 indexed citations
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Chiba, Yoshihiko, et al.. (1999). Augmented acetylcholine‐induced, Rho‐mediated Ca2+ sensitization of bronchial smooth muscle contraction in antigen‐induced airway hyperresponsive rats. British Journal of Pharmacology. 127(3). 597–600. 136 indexed citations
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Yoshimoto, Ryo, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Hiroshi Ozaki, & Hideaki Karaki. (1998). Effects of adrenomedullin and calcitonin gene‐related peptide on contractions of the rat aorta and porcine coronary artery. British Journal of Pharmacology. 123(8). 1645–1654. 82 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, et al.. (1998). Mechanism of Relaxant Effect of Clonidine in Isolated Bovine Tracheal Smooth Muscle. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 286(2). 681–687. 9 indexed citations
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Izumi, Masanori, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Hiroshi Ozaki, & Hideaki Karaki. (1998). Cicletanine-Induced Decreases in Cytosolic Ca2+ Level and Contraction in Vascular Smooth Muscle. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 76(1). 57–63. 2 indexed citations
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Karaki, Hideaki, H Ozaki, Masatoshi Hori, et al.. (1997). Calcium Movements, Distribution, and Functions in Smooth Muscle. Pharmacological Reviews. 49(2). 157–230. 654 indexed citations breakdown →
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Karaki, Hideaki, Minori Mitsui‐Saito, Misato Takimoto, et al.. (1996). Lack of Endothelin ETBReceptor Binding and Function in the Rat with a Mutant ETBReceptor Gene. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 222(1). 139–143. 20 indexed citations
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Ozaki, Hiroshi, Asaki ABE, Masayoshi Kinoshita, et al.. (1996). Effects of a Prostaglandin I2 Analog Iloprost on Cytoplasmic Ca2+ Levels and Muscle Contraction in Isolated Guinea Pig Aorta. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 71(3). 231–237. 15 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, et al.. (1996). Effects of Chronic Oral Administration of Isosorbide Dinitrate on In Vitro Contractility of Rat Arterial Smooth Muscle. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 71(2). 167–173. 6 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori & Hideaki Karaki. (1996). Carbachol but Not Acetylcholine Inhibits Contraction by the Protein Kinase C-Dependent and -Independent Pathways in the Smooth Muscle of Guinea Pig Taenia Caeci. The Japanese Journal of Pharmacology. 72(1). 23–28. 5 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, et al.. (1996). Effects of chronic oral administration of levcromakalim on in vitro contractile responses of arterial smooth muscle. European Journal of Pharmacology. 303(1-2). 39–45. 9 indexed citations
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Mitsui‐Saito, Minori, et al.. (1996). Effects of chronic oral administration of a high dose of nicorandil on in vitro contractility of rat arterial smooth muscle. European Journal of Pharmacology. 314(1-2). 83–90. 7 indexed citations

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