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Akira Kobayashi

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1 Homeostatic levels of p62 control cytoplasmic inclusion body formation in autophagy-deficient mice. Cell 2007 14.63
2 The selective autophagy substrate p62 activates the stress responsive transcription factor Nrf2 through inactivation of Keap1. Nat Cell Biol 2010 6.95
3 Structural basis for defects of Keap1 activity provoked by its point mutations in lung cancer. Mol Cell 2006 6.09
4 Protection against electrophile and oxidant stress by induction of the phase 2 response: fate of cysteines of the Keap1 sensor modified by inducers. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2004 5.54
5 Loss of Keap1 function activates Nrf2 and provides advantages for lung cancer cell growth. Cancer Res 2008 3.56
6 Scaffolding of Keap1 to the actin cytoskeleton controls the function of Nrf2 as key regulator of cytoprotective phase 2 genes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2004 2.94
7 Hepatocyte-specific deletion of the keap1 gene activates Nrf2 and confers potent resistance against acute drug toxicity. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2005 2.85
8 Two-site substrate recognition model for the Keap1-Nrf2 system: a hinge and latch mechanism. Biol Chem 2006 2.61
9 Different electrostatic potentials define ETGE and DLG motifs as hinge and latch in oxidative stress response. Mol Cell Biol 2007 2.38
10 Physiological significance of reactive cysteine residues of Keap1 in determining Nrf2 activity. Mol Cell Biol 2008 2.15
11 Depressed expression of Klotho and FGF receptor 1 in hyperplastic parathyroid glands from uremic patients. Kidney Int 2009 2.10
12 Results of surgical resection for patients with hilar bile duct cancer: application of extended hepatectomy after biliary drainage and hemihepatic portal vein embolization. Ann Surg 2003 2.04
13 Protein S-guanylation by the biological signal 8-nitroguanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate. Nat Chem Biol 2007 1.93
14 Carnosic acid, a catechol-type electrophilic compound, protects neurons both in vitro and in vivo through activation of the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway via S-alkylation of targeted cysteines on Keap1. J Neurochem 2007 1.90
15 Nrf1 and Nrf2 play distinct roles in activation of antioxidant response element-dependent genes. J Biol Chem 2008 1.73
16 Evolutionary conserved N-terminal domain of Nrf2 is essential for the Keap1-mediated degradation of the protein by proteasome. Arch Biochem Biophys 2005 1.71
17 Subcellular localization and cytoplasmic complex status of endogenous Keap1. Genes Cells 2007 1.67
18 Predictive factors for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma recurrence in the liver following surgery. J Gastroenterol 2006 1.65
19 Mathematical projection model of visual loss due to fuchs corneal dystrophy. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2011 1.53
20 Primary pulmonary synovial sarcoma confirmed by molecular detection of SYT-SSX1 fusion gene transcripts: a case report and review of the literature. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2005 1.47
21 Prognosis of adult patients transplanted with liver grafts < 35% of their standard liver volume. Liver Transpl 2009 1.45
22 Reassessment of the classification of the severity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis using SF-36 questionnaire. Intern Med 2005 1.45
23 Identification of polymorphisms in the promoter region of the human NRF2 gene. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2004 1.40
24 Ebselen, a seleno-organic antioxidant, as an electrophile. Chem Res Toxicol 2006 1.25
25 Silencing of the tapetum-specific zinc finger gene TAZ1 causes premature degeneration of tapetum and pollen abortion in petunia. Plant Cell 2002 1.23
26 Transabdominal preperitoneal repair for obturator hernia. World J Surg 2011 1.19
27 A new method for aromatic difluoromethylation: copper-catalyzed cross-coupling and decarboxylation sequence from aryl iodides. Org Lett 2011 1.18
28 Functional analysis of basic transcription element binding protein by gene targeting technology. Mol Cell Biol 2003 1.10
29 Dual regulation of the transcriptional activity of Nrf1 by β-TrCP- and Hrd1-dependent degradation mechanisms. Mol Cell Biol 2011 1.09
30 Clinical and pathological features of primary carcinoma of the cystic duct. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2008 1.08
31 Rewiring mitogen-activated protein kinase cascade by positive feedback confers potato blight resistance. Plant Physiol 2006 1.04
32 Targeted inactivation of synaptic HRG4 (UNC119) causes dysfunction in the distal photoreceptor and slow retinal degeneration, revealing a new function. Exp Eye Res 2006 1.02
33 Endoillumination-assisted cataract surgery in a patient with corneal opacity. J Cataract Refract Surg 2003 1.02
34 Crucial role of nrf3 in smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells. Circ Res 2010 0.99
35 Surgical treatment of 144 cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma without liver-related mortality. World J Surg 2014 0.98
36 Increased expression of thioredoxin-1, vascular endothelial growth factor, and redox factor-1 is associated with poor prognosis in patients with liver metastasis from colorectal cancer. Hum Pathol 2007 0.98
37 The petunia ortholog of Arabidopsis SUPERMAN plays a distinct role in floral organ morphogenesis. Plant Cell 2004 0.98
38 Impact of tumor spread to the cystic duct on the prognosis of patients with gallbladder carcinoma. World J Surg 2007 0.96
39 Effects of storage temperature on the contents of sugars and free amino acids in tubers from different potato cultivars and acrylamide in chips. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2006 0.96
40 Is major hepatectomy with pancreatoduodenectomy justified for advanced biliary malignancy? J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2007 0.95
41 The Nrf3 transcription factor is a membrane-bound glycoprotein targeted to the endoplasmic reticulum through its N-terminal homology box 1 sequence. J Biol Chem 2008 0.95
42 Purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction analysis of the Kelch-like motif region of mouse Keap1. Acta Crystallogr Sect F Struct Biol Cryst Commun 2004 0.93
43 Isolating triamcinolone acetonide particles for intravitreal use with a porous membrane filter. Retina 2003 0.93
44 Decrease in vitamin D receptor and calcium-sensing receptor in highly proliferative parathyroid adenomas. Eur J Endocrinol 2003 0.92
45 In vivo confocal microscopy and ultrasound biomicroscopy study of filtering blebs after trabeculectomy: limbus-based versus fornix-based conjunctival flaps. J Glaucoma 2012 0.91
46 Hepatocyte-specific deletion of heme oxygenase-1 disrupts redox homeostasis in basal and oxidative environments. Tohoku J Exp Med 2008 0.90
47 Identification of genes associated with multiple nodules in hepatocellular carcinoma using cDNA microarray: multicentric occurrence or intrahepatic metastasis? Hepatogastroenterology 2008 0.90
48 Mapping of normal corneal K-structures by in vivo laser confocal microscopy. Cornea 2008 0.90
49 Change in content of sugars and free amino acids in potato tubers under short-term storage at low temperature and the effect on acrylamide level after frying. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2005 0.89
50 A new self-sealing cannula system for 20-gauge vitrectomy: outcomes of 247 consecutive cases. Retina 2008 0.87
51 Endophthalmitis caused by Enterococcus mundtii. J Clin Microbiol 2005 0.87
52 Morphometric analysis of liver macrophages in patients with colorectal liver metastasis. Clin Exp Metastasis 2002 0.87
53 Marked and sustained increase in bone mineral density after parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism; a six-year longitudinal study with or without parathyroidectomy in a Japanese population. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2004 0.87
54 Dendritic cells, T-cell infiltration, and Grp94 expression in cholangiocellular carcinoma. Hum Pathol 2004 0.87
55 Postoperative retinal break after 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy: report of four cases. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2006 0.86
56 A novel ultralow-illumination endoscope system. Surg Endosc 2010 0.86
57 The casein kinase 2-nrf1 axis controls the clearance of ubiquitinated proteins by regulating proteasome gene expression. Mol Cell Biol 2013 0.86
58 Effect of retinoic acid on murine preosteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2005 0.85
59 Truncation mutation in HRG4 (UNC119) leads to mitochondrial ANT-1-mediated photoreceptor synaptic and retinal degeneration by apoptosis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2006 0.85
60 Hepatectomy preserving drainage veins of the posterior section for liver malignancy invading the right hepatic vein: an alternative to right hepatectomy. Am J Surg 2012 0.85
61 Clinical evaluation of non-Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (nDSAEK). Jpn J Ophthalmol 2012 0.85
62 Automatic objective diagnosis of lymph nodal disease by B-mode images from convex-type echobronchoscopy. Chest 2007 0.84
63 Trial to predict malignancy of affected parathyroid glands in primary hyperparathyroidism. Endocr J 2003 0.84
64 Changes in sugar content and activity of vacuolar acid invertase during low-temperature storage of potato tubers from six Japanese cultivars. J Plant Res 2004 0.83
65 A novel method to isolate mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow in a closed system using a device made by nonwoven fabric. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2010 0.82
66 Changes in retinal synaptic proteins in the transgenic model expressing a mutant HRG4 (UNC119). Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2002 0.82
67 Surface modification of 316L stainless steel with magnetron sputtered TiN/VN nanoscale multilayers for bio implant applications. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2011 0.82
68 Detection of measles virus genomic RNA in tear samples from a patient with measles keratitis. Cornea 2002 0.82
69 Mapping owl's eye cells of patients with cytomegalovirus corneal endotheliitis using in vivo laser confocal microscopy. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2012 0.82
70 Influence of clinical factors on blue-on-yellow perimetry for diabetic patients without retinopathy: comparison with white-on-white perimetry. Retina 2006 0.81
71 Keap1 regulates the constitutive expression of GST A1 during differentiation of Caco-2 cells. Biochemistry 2008 0.81
72 Calcium-corrected intact PTH: a clinically useful parameter for quantifying parathyroid function in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Nephron Clin Pract 2010 0.81
73 In vivo laser confocal microscopic analysis of corneal K-structures after keratorefractive surgery (LASIK and epi-LASIK). Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2010 0.80
74 Selective induction of the tumor marker glutathione S-transferase P1 by proteasome inhibitors. J Biol Chem 2005 0.80
75 A new procedure for temporary auxiliary partial liver transplantation using living donor graft for patients with familial amyloid polyneuropathy. Liver Transpl 2012 0.80
76 Clinical evaluation of a new donor graft inserter for Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2012 0.80
77 [Complete disappearance with oral UFT administration of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma of the remnant liver and multiple lung metastasis after hepatic resection]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 2003 0.80
78 Role of bone marrow cells in the development of pancreatic fibrosis in a rat model of pancreatitis induced by a choline-deficient/ethionine-supplemented diet. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2012 0.79
79 Genetic characterization of clinical acanthamoeba isolates from Japan using nuclear and mitochondrial small subunit ribosomal RNA. Korean J Parasitol 2013 0.79
80 Immunoreactive Characteristics and Classification of Hyperparathyroidism. Endocr Pathol 1995 0.79
81 Late development of mitral regurgitation after left ventricular reconstruction surgery. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005 0.79
82 Structural insights into the similar modes of Nrf2 transcription factor recognition by the cytoplasmic repressor Keap1. J Synchrotron Radiat 2008 0.79
83 Descemet's stripping and non-Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for microcornea using 6.0 mm donor grafts. Clin Ophthalmol 2013 0.79
84 Bilateral corneal perforation in an infant with congenital alacrima. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2006 0.78
85 Toward the development of highly homozygous diploid potato lines using the self-compatibility controlling Sli gene. Genome 2005 0.78
86 Does precipitation reduce tissue staining by indocyanine green dye solutions? Jpn J Ophthalmol 2003 0.78
87 Interleukin-6 polymorphism and bronchopulmonary dysplasia risk in very low-birthweight infants. Pediatr Int 2012 0.78
88 DNA marker-assisted evaluation of potato genotypes for potential resistance to potato cyst nematode pathotypes not yet invading into Japan. Breed Sci 2012 0.78
89 Successful treatment for combined pancreatoduodenal injury by a second-stage pancreatojejunostomy following pancreatoduodenectomy. Hepatogastroenterology 2004 0.78
90 Rationale for performing penetrating keratoplasty rather than DSAEK in patients with bullous keratopathy in Japan. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2012 0.78
91 Oxygen permeability of amniotic membrane and actual tear oxygen tension beneath amniotic membrane patch. Am J Ophthalmol 2004 0.78
92 A case of parathyroid adenoma adjacent to the thoracic spine in a hemodialysis patient. Clin Nephrol 2014 0.78
93 Comparison of histopathological features of pancreatic carcinoma and type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis. Pathol Int 2014 0.77
94 Impact of lumbar kyphosis on gastric myoelectrical activity and heart rate variability in a model using flexion posture in healthy young adults. Biomed Res 2011 0.77
95 Reliability of intraocular pressure by Tono-Pen XL over amniotic membrane patch in human. J Glaucoma 2004 0.77
96 Bowman's layer encystment in cases of persistent Acanthamoeba keratitis. Clin Ophthalmol 2012 0.77
97 Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for microcornea. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2012 0.77
98 Intraocular pressure after Descemet's stripping and non-Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2011 0.76
99 Serotonin activity and liver dysfunction following hepatic ischemia and reperfusion. In Vivo 2004 0.76
100 [A case of juvenile lung cancer with suspected progeroid syndrome and mental retardation]. Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi 2007 0.76
101 Induction of LYVE-1/stabilin-2-positive liver sinusoidal endothelial-like cells from embryoid bodies by modulation of adrenomedullin-RAMP2 signaling. Peptides 2011 0.76
102 Immunolocalization of Parathyroid Hormone in Human Parathyroid Glands with Special References to Microwave Antigen Retrieval. Endocr Pathol 1995 0.76
103 Evaluation of visual acuity and color vision in normal human eyes with a sutureless temporary amniotic membrane patch. Am J Ophthalmol 2007 0.76
104 Impaired degradation followed by enhanced recycling of epidermal growth factor receptor caused by hypo-phosphorylation of tyrosine 1045 in RBE cells. BMC Cancer 2012 0.76
105 Possible involvement of the cerebellum in motor-function impairment in progranulin-deficient mice. Neuroreport 2015 0.76
106 Assessment of treatment outcomes based on tumor marker trends in patients with recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing trans-catheter arterial chemo-embolization. Int J Clin Oncol 2013 0.76
107 Identification of cytomegalovirus and human herpesvirus-6 DNA in a patient with corneal endotheliitis. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2012 0.76
108 A Case of Bilateral Descemet's Membrane and Subepithelial Opacity: In vivo Laser Confocal Microscopic Study. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2013 0.75
109 Clinical features of single and repeated globe rupture after penetrating keratoplasty. Clin Ophthalmol 2013 0.75
110 Ex vivo laser confocal microscopy findings of cultured Acanthamoeba trophozoites. Clin Ophthalmol 2012 0.75
111 Irregularity of parenchymal echo patterns of liver analyzed with a neural network and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in liver cirrhosis. Oncology 2002 0.75
112 Measurement of light transmittance of cryopreserved human amniotic membrane. Cornea 2006 0.75
113 [Development of modern corneal endothelial keratoplasty]. Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi 2009 0.75
114 [Case of myeloperoxidase-antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated pulmonary alveolar hemorrhage caused by propylthiouracil]. Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi 2007 0.75
115 [Not Available]. Clin Calcium 2003 0.75
116 [Ryoun Takamatsu (1837-1916). The first Japanese physician to have studies modern medicine in France]. Hist Sci Med 2014 0.75
117 Inhaled corticosteroid rapidly improved pulmonary sarcoidosis. Intern Med 2005 0.75
118 Liver failure after hepatocellular carcinoma surgery. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2014 0.75
119 Pleural gas gangrene secondary to esophageal injury by an ingested fish bone. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002 0.75
120 Characterization of interface of Al-Ni/a-Si for thin film transistor using high-resolution Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. Micron 2008 0.75
121 In vivo imaging of coin-shaped lesions in cytomegalovirus corneal endotheliitis by anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Cornea 2014 0.75
122 Determination of parathyroid hormone levels in fine needle aspirates of ectopic parathyroid glands. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2002 0.75
123 Measurement of light transmission of human limbal epithelial cells cultured on human amniotic membranes. Cornea 2007 0.75
124 [Lung cancer in patients with chronic renal failure]. Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi 2007 0.75
125 Deleterious effects of swimming pool chlorine on the corneal epithelium. Cornea 2008 0.75
126 Intraocular pressure by noncontact tonometry over an amniotic membrane patch in humans. Am J Ophthalmol 2006 0.75
127 A study on EGG affected by viscosity and shear rate dependence of fluid and semi-solid diets. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2013 0.75
128 In vivo laser confocal microscopic analysis of murine cornea and lens microstructures. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2008 0.75
129 Preconcentration of Aromatic Compounds in Aqueous Samples with a Polymer-coated Fiber-packed Capillary and Subsequent Temperature-programmed Elution with Water for Pseudo-2D LC Separations. Anal Sci 2015 0.75
130 [Case of small cell lung cancer complicated with diabetes insipidus and Cushing syndrome due to ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion]. Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi 2007 0.75
131 [Our clinical experiences of amrubicin hydrochloride monotherapy in extensive-disease small cell lung cancer]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho 2008 0.75
132 Arrogant misquotations from reference citations. J Orthop Sci 2007 0.75
133 Successful living donor liver transplantation for acute liver failure after acetylsalicylic acid overdose. Clin J Gastroenterol 2015 0.75
134 A flexible chandelier fiber probe holder for vitrectomy. Retina 2008 0.75
135 [Gene regulation of the proteasome recovery pathway by the transcription factor Nrf1 (NFE2L1)]. Seikagaku 2014 0.75