Kaoru Takeuchi

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UA Div. of Agriculture

Also affiliated: Northwestern University (1993–1994); National Institute of Genetics (1987); Panasonic (Japan) (1992); Suzuki (Japan) (2001); Howard Hughes Medical Institute (1993); Kyushu University (1992); University of Tsukuba (2002–2023); Nagoya Institute of Technology (2014–2016); Hokkaido University (1995–1997); Kyoto University (1984–1987); Yokohama City University Medical Center (2001); Tokiwa University (2025); Juntendo University (1994); Matsumoto Livestock Hygiene Service Center (2001); National Institute of Infectious Diseases (1988–2013); IHI Corporation (Japan) (1999); Asahikawa City Hospital (2002); Institut de Recherche Vaccinale (2000); Hokkaido Research Organization (2023); National Institute of Health (1991); Fukuyama Cardiovascular Hospital (2020–2024); Matsue Red Cross Hospital (2014–2015); Takayanagi Dental Clinic (2020); Murayama Medical Center (1988); National Hospital Organization (2020–2024); Gifu University (2003–2015); Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University (1992); Nagoya University (1992); Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (2020); Kobe University (1999–2004); Tokyo Metropolitan University (2011–2016); Yokohama City University (2001)

35 h-index 157 pubs 4,273 cited

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Kaoru Takeuchi's research has focused on viral pathogenesis and molecular virology, with significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms of measles and influenza viruses. His work has investigated viral entry pathways, including SLAM (CD150)-independent entry for measles virus, and the roles of specific viral proteins, such as the measles virus V protein in blocking interferon signaling. Takeuchi has also studied the ion channel activity of the influenza A virus M2 protein and its role in viral transport. His research has involved the development and use of recombinant viruses and cloned cDNA for studying viral replication and pathogenicity.

Takeuchi's publication record includes investigations into how viruses interact with host cell signaling pathways, specifically focusing on interferon responses. He has also explored viral receptors, such as the identification of trisaccharide containing α2,3-linked sialic acid as a receptor for mumps virus. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and his scholarship metrics include an h-index of 35, with over 157 publications and 4,273 citations. He has remained actively publishing, with his most recent work appearing in 2026.