# Masanori Asakura

**Type:** Researchers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/researchers/masanori-asakura/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 9,619 |
| Field | Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors |
| h-index | 49 |
| i10-index | 148 |
| Last Known Institution | Hyogo Medical University |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/A5057184445 |
| ORCID iD | 0000-0002-9872-671X |
| Works | 465 |

## Researcher papers

- [Cardiac hypertrophy is inhibited by antagonism of ADAM12 processing of HB-EGF: Metalloproteinase inhibitors as a new therapy](https://scholariq.org/papers/cardiac-hypertrophy-is-inhibited-by-antagonism-of-adam12-processing-of-hb-egf/)
- [Human atrial natriuretic peptide and nicorandil as adjuncts to reperfusion treatment for acute myocardial infarction (J-WIND): two randomised trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/human-atrial-natriuretic-peptide-and-nicorandil-as-adjuncts-to-reperfusion/)
- [Extensive development of vulnerable plaques as a pan-coronary process in patients with myocardial infarction: an angioscopic study](https://scholariq.org/papers/extensive-development-of-vulnerable-plaques-as-a-pan-coronary-process-in/)
- [Targeting of both mouse neuropilin-1 and neuropilin-2 genes severely impairs developmental yolk sac and embryonic angiogenesis](https://scholariq.org/papers/targeting-of-both-mouse-neuropilin-1-and-neuropilin-2-genes-severely-impairs/)
- [Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor and ErbB signaling is essential for heart function](https://scholariq.org/papers/heparin-binding-egf-like-growth-factor-and-erbb-signaling-is-essential-for-heart/)
- [Metformin Prevents Progression of Heart Failure in Dogs](https://scholariq.org/papers/metformin-prevents-progression-of-heart-failure-in-dogs/)
- [Ablation of C/EBP Homologous Protein Attenuates Endoplasmic Reticulum–Mediated Apoptosis and Cardiac Dysfunction Induced by Pressure Overload](https://scholariq.org/papers/ablation-of-c-ebp-homologous-protein-attenuates-endoplasmic-reticulum-mediated/)
- [Natriuretic Peptides Enhance the Production of Adiponectin in Human Adipocytes and in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure](https://scholariq.org/papers/natriuretic-peptides-enhance-the-production-of-adiponectin-in-human-adipocytes/)
- [AMPK controls the speed of microtubule polymerization and directional cell migration through CLIP-170 phosphorylation](https://scholariq.org/papers/ampk-controls-the-speed-of-microtubule-polymerization-and-directional-cell/)
- [<i>Sox17</i> is essential for the specification of cardiac mesoderm in embryonic stem cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/i-sox17-i-is-essential-for-the-specification-of-cardiac-mesoderm-in-embryonic/)
- [Adverse events associated with early initiation of Eplerenone in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure](https://scholariq.org/papers/adverse-events-associated-with-early-initiation-of-eplerenone-in-patients/)
- [Eplerenone, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure: findings from the EARLIER trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/eplerenone-diabetes-and-chronic-kidney-disease-in-patients-hospitalized-for/)

## Researcher topics

- [Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors](https://scholariq.org/topics/cardiovascular-function-and-risk-factors/)
- [Heart Failure Treatment and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/heart-failure-treatment-and-management/)
- [Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion](https://scholariq.org/topics/cardiac-ischemia-and-reperfusion/)
- [Cardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling](https://scholariq.org/topics/cardiac-fibrosis-and-remodeling/)

## Researcher university

- [Hyogo Medical University](https://scholariq.org/institutions/hyogo-medical-university/)

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