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            Kenji Takamori M.D., Ph.D (Publications, Original articles)
            
            
                Publications (2007-present)
                
             
            
                Original articles
                
                【2025】
                
                   - Katoh R, Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Kishi R,
                            Kaneko T, Tsujimura A, Suga Y, Takamori K. Possible clinical effect of ketoconazole on
                            sorafenib-induced foot hanf skin reaction and cytoprotection mechanisms of antifungal agents
                            against multikinase inhibitor-induced keratinocyte toxicity. Acta Derm
                                Venereol. 105: adv40697, 2025 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v105.40697. Press
                                    Release
 
                   - Toyama S, Kamata Y, Kamo A, Tominaga M,
                            Takamori K. Effects of narrowband ultraviolet B therapy on the skin barrier in a murine
                            model of dry skin. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 41: e70016, 2025
                            DOI: 10.1111/phpp.70016.
 
                   - Toyama S, Nakamura T, Tominaga M, Takamori K.
                            Topical application of OJI-204 alleviates skin dryness, dry skin-induced itch, and
                            mechanical alloknesis. Biomedicines. 13(3): 556, 2025 DOI:
                            10.3390/biomedicines13030556. Press
                                    Release
 
                   - Toyosawa Y, Komiya E, Kaneko T, Suga Y,
                            Tominaga M, Takamori K. Type 2 cytokine-JAK1 signaling is involved in the development of dry
                            skin-induced mechanical alloknesis. J Dermatol Sci. 117(3):
                            52-60, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2024.10.002. Press
                                    Release
 
                    - Yokota M, Matsumoto T, Kawamoto A, Dojo K, Toyama S, Moniaga CS, Ishikawa J, Murase D, Ota N,
                        Tominaga M, Takamori K. Skin-Protective Performance of Alternative Stratum Corneum Formed by a
                        Pseudo-Ceramide-Containing Steroid Lamellar Cream. Exp Dermatol. 34(3): e70041,
                        2025 DOI: 10.1111/exd.70041.
 
                    - Urakami H, Yoshikawa S, Nagao K, Miyake K, Fujita Y, Komura A, Nakashima M, Umene R, Sano S, Hu
                        Z, Nishii E, Fujimura A, Hiyama TY, Naruse K, Karasuyama H, Inoue T, Tominaga M, Takamori K,
                        Morizane S, Miyake S. Stress-experienced monocytes/macrophages lose anti-inflammatory function
                        via β2-adrenergic receptor in skin allergic inflammation. J Allergy Clin
                            Immunol. 155(3): 865-879, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.038. Press
                            Release
 
                    - Tomita H, Hayakawa K, Ikeda K, Tsushima H, Shinoura M, Fujishiro M, Kataoka Y, Yamaji K,
                        Takamori K, Tamura N, Sekigawa I, Morimoto S. miR-6516-3p-mediated downregulation of the
                        endogenous MMP-9 inhibitor RECK in mesangial cells might exacerbate lupus nephritis. Mol
                            Med. 31(1): 84, 2025 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-025-01124-6.
 
                
                
                【2024】
                
                    
                    - Kojima G, Komiya E, Honda K, Kaneko T, Suga Y, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Model of chronic itch in
                        aged mice: beneficial effects of drugs affecting descending modulatory systems. Acta
                            Derm Venereol. 104: adv39950, 2024 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v104.39950.
 
                    - Kamata Y, Katoh R, Tominaga M, Toyama S, Komiya E, Utsumi J, Kaneko T, Suga Y, Takamori K.
                        Identification of keratinocyte cytoprotectants against toxicity by the multikinase inhibitor
                        sorafenib using drug repositioning: Implications for clinical applications. JID
                            Innovations. 4(3): 100271, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2024.100271. Press
                            Release
                    
 
                    - Zhao Q, Tominaga M, Toyama S, Komiya E, Tobita T, Morita M, Zuo Y, Honda K, Kamata Y, Takamori
                        K. Effects of psychological stress on spontaneous itch and mechanical alloknesis of atopic
                        dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol. 104: adv18685, 2024 DOI:
                        10.2340/actadv.v104.18685.
 
                    - Takahashi N, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Takamori K. Possible involvement of satellite glial cell–derived lipocalin-2 in dermatitis not itch-related behavior of atopic dermatitis model mice. 
                        Itch (Phila). 9(2):e0075, April-June 2024. DOI: 10.1097/itx.0000000000000075
                    
 
                    
                    - Nagao K, Yoshikawa S, Urakami H, Fujita Y, Komura A, Nakashima M, Oh-Hora M, Fujimura A, Hiyama
                        TY, Naruse K, Morizane S, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Miyake S.  Ligand-independent function of
                        β2-adrenergic receptor affects IgE-mediated Ca2+ influx in mast cells. Biochem Biophys
                            Res Commun. 733: 150595, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150595.
 
                    - Saikawa M, Kimura U, Ikari Y, Miyata A, Kaneko T, Hiruma M, Yaguchi T, Tanaka M, Takamori K,
                        Suga Y. Dermoscopic Examination of Tinea Nigra on the Plantar Foot Unveils a Parallel Ridge
                        Pattern Mimicking Acral-Lentiginous Melanoma. Med Mycol J. 65: 103-106, 2024
                        DOI: 10.3314/mmj.24-00010.
 
                
                
                【2023】
                
                    - Tsurumachi M, Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Ishikawa J, Hideshima T, Shimizu E, Kaneko T, Suga Y,
                        Takamori K. Increased production of natural moisturizing factors and bleomycin hydrolase
                        activity in elderly human skin. J Dermatol Sci. 110: 2–9, 2023 DOI:
                        10.1016/j.jdermsci.2023.03.001. Press Release
 
                    - Kishi R, Toyama S, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Komiya E, Kaneko T, Suga Y, Takamori K. Effects of
                        dupilumab treatment on itch-related events in atopic dermatitis: implications for determining
                        treatment efficacy in clinical practice. Cells. 12: 239, 2023 DOI:
                        10.3390/cells12020239. Press Release
 
                    - Toyama S, Tominaga M, Komiya E, Kaneko T, Takamori K. Oral administration of 4’-demethyl
                        nobiletin inhibits mechanical alloknesis in acetone-diethylether and water treated dry skin
                        mice. Itch (Phila). 8: e0069, 2023 DOI: 10.1097/itx.0000000000000069.
 
                    - Honda K, Tominaga M, Kusube F, Takamori K. Potential antipruritic neuronal targets of
                        nalfurafine in murine spinal dorsal horn. Itch (Phila). 8: e66, 2023 DOI:
                        10.1097/itx.0000000000000066
 
                    - Yoshimura T, Kamijo S, Ichikawa S, Kimitsu T, Masutani Y, Shimizu S, Takada K, Ogawa T, Tominaga
                        M, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Okumura K, Ikeda S, Takai T. Antigen protease activity with a detergent
                        induces severe skin inflammation with itch and robust Th17/Th22 differentiation in mice.
                        J Invest Dermatol. 143: 2314-2318, 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2023.03.1685.
                    
 
                    - Watabe D, Tominaga M, Toyama S, Takamori K, Nakano H, Amano H. A severe case of primary
                        erythromelalgia presenting as small fiber neuropathy with a novel SCN9A mutation. J
                            Dermatol. 50: 938-941, 2023 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16754.
 
                    - Miyata A, Kimura U, Hiruma M, Tanaka M, Takamori K, Suga Y.  An atypical case of cutaneous
                        candidiasis caused by a face mask: With useful dermoscopic findings. J
                            Dermatol. J Dermatol.50: e24-e25, 2023 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16573.
 
                    - Nakayama H, Hanafusa K, Yamaji T, Oshima E, Hotta T, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Iwabuchi K.  Phylactic
                        role of anti-lipoarabinomannan IgM directed against mannan core during mycobacterial infection
                        in macrophages. Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2023 Aug 1:102391. DOI:
                        10.1016/j.tube.2023.102391.
 
                
                
                【2022】
                
                    - Komiya E, Tominaga M, Hatano R, Kamikubo Y, Toyama S, Sakairi H, Honda K, Itoh T, Kamata Y,
                        Tsurumachi M, Kishi R, Ohnuma K, Sakurai T, Morimoto C, Takamori K. Peripheral endomorphins
                        drive mechanical alloknesis under the enzymatic control of CD26/DPPIV. J Allergy Clin
                            Immunol. 149: 1085-1096, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2021.08.003. Press Release
 
                    - Peng G, Tsukamoto S, Ikutama R, Le Thanh Nguyen H, Umehara Y, Trujillo-Paez JV, Yue H, Takahashi
                        M, Ogawa T, Kishi R, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Kitaura J, Kageyama S, Komatsu M, Okumura K, Ogawa
                        H, Ikeda S, Niyonsaba F. Human-β-defensin-3 attenuates atopic dermatitis-like inflammation
                        through autophagy activation and the aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling pathway. J Clin
                            Invest. 132: e156501, 2022 DOI: 10.1172/JCI156501.
 
                    - Peng G, Tsukamoto S, Kishi R, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Okumura K, Ogawa H, Ikeda S, Niyonsaba F.
                        Betacellulin is downregulated in plaque psoriasis and may reflect disease severity. J
                            Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 36: e1030-e1033, 2022 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18433.
 
                    - Peng G, Tsukamoto S, Umehara Y, Kishi R, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Okumura K, Ogawa H, Ikeda S,
                        Niyonsaba F. Experimental and Clinical Evidence Suggests That Treatment with Betacellulin Can
                        Alleviate Th2-Type Cytokine-Mediated Impairment of Skin Barrier Function. Int J Mol
                            Sci. 23: 11520, 2022 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911520
 
                    - Masutani Y, Takai T, Kamijo S, Kimitsu T, Yoshimura T, Ichikawa S, Shimizu S, Ogawa T, Takada K,
                        Tominaga M, Suto H, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Okumura K, Ikeda S. Skin Treatment with Detergent
                        Induces Dermatitis with H1-Antihistamine-Refractory Itch and Upregulates IL-4 and Th17/Th22
                        Cytokine Gene Expression in C57BL/6 Mice. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 183:
                        1040–1049, 2022 DOI: 10.1159/000525656.
 
                    - Mitsuishi T, Tominaga M, Miyata K, Toyama S, Kimura U, Suga Y, Takamori K. Excimer light therapy
                        with systemic corticosteroids improved severe chronic nodular prurigo and altered peripheral
                        nerve fibers in the epidermis. Lasers Med Sci. 37: 3727-3731, 2022 DOI:
                        10.1007/s10103-022-03570-8.
 
                    - Toyosawa Y, Kimura U, Kurihara M, Noguchi H, Matsumoto T, Hiruma M, Nakazawa T, Takamori K, Suga
                        Y. Kerion Celsi caused by Nannizzia gypsea in a two-year-old child who had been hospitalized
                        since birth. Med Mycol J. 63: 21-23, 2022 DOI: 10.3314/mmj.21-00021.
 
                    - Hayakawa K, Fujishiro M, Yoshida Y, Kataoka Y, Sakuma S, Nishi T, Ikeda K, Morimoto S, Takamori
                        K, Sekigawa I. Exposure of female NZBWF1 mice to imiquimod-induced lupus nephritis at an early
                        age via a unique mechanism that differed from spontaneous onset. Clin Exp
                            Immunol. 208: 33-46, 2022 DOI: 10.1093/cei/uxac012.
 
                    - Nakayama H, Oshima E, Hotta T, Hanafusa K, Nakamura K, Yokoyama N, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Iwabuchi
                        K. Identification of anti-lipoarabinomannan antibodies against mannan core and their effects on
                        phagocytosis of mycobacteria by human neutrophils. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 132:
                        102165, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2022.102165.
 
                
                
                【2021】
                
                    - Toyama S, Moniaga CS, Nakae S, Kurosawa M, Ogawa H, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Regulatory T cells
                        exhibit interleukin-33-dependent migratory behavior during skin barrier disruption. Int
                            J Mol Sci. 22: 7443, 2021 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147443. Press Release
 
                    -  Satoh M, Suzuki T, Sakurai T, Toyama S, Kamata Y, Kondo S, Suga Y, Tominaga M, Takamori K. A
                        novel in vitro assay using human iPSC-derived sensory neurons to evaluate the effects of
                        external chemicals on neuronal morphology: possible implications in the prediction of abnormal
                        skin sensation. Int J Mol Sci. 22: 10525, 2021 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910525.
                        Press Release
                    
 
                    - Yoshioka Y, Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Umehara Y, Yoshida I, Matsuoka N, Takamori K. 
                        Extract of Scutellaria baicalensis induces semaphorin 3A production in human epidermal
                        keratinocytes.
                        PLoS One. 16: e0250663, 2021 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250663.
                    
 
                    - Inokuchi-Sakata S, Ishiuji Y, Katsuta M, Kharma B, Yasuda KI, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Nobeyama
                        Y, Asahina A. Role of eosinophil relative count and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the
                        assessment of severity of atopic dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol. 101: adv00491,
                        2021 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-3838.
 
                    - Satoh T, Yokozeki H, Murota H, Tokura Y, Kabashima K, Takamori K, Shiohara T, Morita E, Aiba S,
                        Aoyama Y, Hashimoto T, Katayama I. 2020 guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous
                        pruritus. J Dermatol. 2021 Jul 20. DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16066.
 
                    - Li X, Hanafusa K, Kage M, Yokoyama N, Nakayama H, Hotta T, Oshima E, Kano K, Matsuo I, Nagatsuka
                        Y, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Hirabayashi Y, Iwabuchi K. Lysophosphatidylglucoside is a GPR55
                        -mediated chemotactic molecule for human monocytes and macrophages. Biochem Biophys Res
                            Commun.
                        569: 86-92, 2021 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.06.090.
 
                    - Miyata A, Kimura U, Noguchi H, Matsumoto T, Hiruma M, Kano R, Takamori K, Suga Y.  Tinea capitis
                        caused by Trichophyton violaceum successfully treated with fosravuconazole. J
                            Dermatol. 48: e331-e332, 2021 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15901.
 
                    - Nojiri G, Kamimori T, Uchiyama M, Tomyo R, Suga Y, Takamori K, Higo R, Hayashi A. Adenoid Cystic
                        Carcinoma Developed from the Parotid Gland to the Ear Lobe of a Young Woman.  Plast
                            Reconstr Surg Glob
                            Open. 9: e339, 2021 DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003393.
 
                    
                
              
            
            
            
            
                【2020】
                
                    - Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Umehara Y, Honda K, Kamo A, Moniaga CS, Komiya E, Toyama S, Suga Y, Ogawa
                        H, Takamori K. Calcium-inducible MAPK/AP-1 signaling drives semaphorin 3A expression in normal
                        human epidermal keratinocytes. J Invest Dermatol 140: 1346-1354,2020 DOI:
                        https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jid.2020.01.001 Press Release
 
                    - Iwamoto S, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Kawakami T, Ogawa H, Osada T, Takamori K. Association between
                        inflammatory bowel disease and pruritus. Crohns Colitis 360. 1: otaa012, 2020.
                        DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/crocol/otaa012
 
                    - Moniaga CS, Kamata Y, Suga Y, Ogawa H, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Hydrogen sulfide may modulate the
                        itch of human atopic dermatitis through altered expression of nerve elongation factors.
                        J Dermatol Sci. 97: 232-235, 2020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2020.01.007
                    
 
                    - Kamo A, Umehara Y, Negi O, Iwata M, Kamata Y, Suga Y, Ogawa H, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Effects
                        of Kakato-tsurutsuru socks on dry heels in healthy volunteer subjects. J
                            Dermatol. 47: 413–417, 2020 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15235
 
                    - Kurosaki Y, Tsurumachi M, Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Suga Y, Takamori K. Effects of 308 Nm Excimer
                        Light Treatment on the Skin Microbiome of Atopic Dermatitis Patients. Photodermatol
                            Photoimmunol Photomed. 36: 185–191, 2020. DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12531 
 
                    - Umehara Y, Toyama S, Tominaga M, Matsuda H, Takahashi N, Kamata Y, Niyonsaba F, Ogawa H,
                        Takamori K. Robust induction of neural crest cells to derive peripheral sensory neurons from
                        human induced pluripotent stem cells. Sci Rep. 10, 4360, 2020. DOI:
                        https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-60036-z
 
                    - Kimura U, Hiruma M, Kano R, Matsumoto T, Noguchi H, Takamori K, Suga Y. Caution and warning:
                        arrival of terbinafine-resistant trichophyton interdigitale of the Indian genotype, isolated
                        from extensive dermatophytosis, in Japan. J Dermatol. 47: e192–e193, 2020. DOI:
                        10.1111/1346-8138.15300
 
                    -  Yoshida Y, Hayakawa K, Fujishiro M, Ikeda K, Tsushima H, Hirai T, Kawasaki M, Tominaga M, Suga
                        Y, Takamori K, Watanabe Y, Sekigawa I, Morimoto S. Social defeat stress exacerbates atopic
                        dermatitis through downregulation of DNA methyltransferase 1 and upregulation of C-C motif
                        chemokine receptor 7 in skin dendritic cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun.
                        529(4): 1073-1079,
                        2020. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.06.157.
 
                    -  Matsuoka Y, Morimoto S, Fujishiro M, Hayakawa K, Kataoka Y, Suzuki S, Ikeda K, Takamori K,
                        Yamaji K, Tamura N. Metformin repositioning in rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Exp
                            Rheumatol. 2020
                        Aug 5. Online ahead of print.
 
                
              
            
            
            
            
                【2019】
                
                    - Moniaga C, Iwamoto S, Kitamura T, Fujishiro M, Takahashi N, Kina K, Ogawa H, Tominaga M,
                        Takamori K. Plasma dynorphin A concentration reflects the degree of pruritus in chronic liver
                        disease: a preliminary report. Acta Derm Venereol. 99: 442-443, 2019. doi:
                        10.2340/00015555-3139.
 
                    - Aizawa N, Ishiuji Y, Tominaga M, Sakata S, Takahashi N, Yanaba K, UmezawaY, Asahina A, Kimura U,
                        Suga Y, Takamori K, Nakagawa H. Relationship between the degrees of itch and serum lipocalin-2
                        levels in patients with psoriasis. J Immunol Res. 8171373, 2019. doi:
                        10.1155/2019/8171373.
 
                    - Lee HC, Tominaga M, Yasukawa K, Ohba M, Takahashi N, Honda K, Okuno T, Takamori K, Yokomizo T.
                        Dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid does not ameliorate pruritus
                        in murine models of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. J Dermatol Sci. 95:
                        130-133, 2019. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2019.07.010.
 
                    - Itoh T, Hatano R, Komiya E, Otsuka H, Narita Y, Aune TM, Dang NH, Matsuoka S, Naito H, Tominaga
                        M, Takamori K, Morimoto C, Ohnuma K. Biological effects of IL-26 on T cell-mediated skin
                        inflammation including psoriasis. J Invest Dermatol. 139: 878-889, 2019. doi:
                        10.1016/j.jid.2018.09.037. Press Release
 
                    - Watabe D, Tominaga M, Matsuda H, Takamori K, Amano H. Unilateral Remission of Psoriasis
                        Associated with a Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation. Acta Derm Venereol. 99:
                        681-682, 2019. doi: 10.2340/00015555-3177.
 
                    - Kurosaki Y, Negi O, Takamori K, Suga Y. Severe genital frostbite due to improper use of an
                        aerosol spray: A case of raising awareness of the risk of skin necrosis with aerosol
                        propellants. J Dermatol. 46 (7): e247-e248, 2019. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.14803.
                    
 
                    
                    - Hayakawa K, Kawasaki M, Hirai T, Yoshida Y, Tsushima H, Fujishiro M, Ikeda K, Morimoto S,
                        Takamori K, Sekigawa I. MicroRNA-766-3p contributes to anti-inflammatory responses through the
                        indirect inhibition of NF-κB signaling. Int J Mol Sci. 20(4), 2019. doi:
                        10.3390/ijms20040809.
 
                    - Yokoyama N, Kim YJ, Hirabayashi Y, Tabe Y, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Iwabuchi K. Kras Promotes
                        Myeloid Differentiation Through Wnt/β-catenin Signaling. FASEB Bioadv. 1 (7):
                        435-449, 2019. doi: 10.1096/fba.2019-00004.
 
                    - Oda-Sakurai R, Yoshitake H, Miura Y, Kazuno S, Ueno T, Hasegawa A, Yamatoya K, Takamori K,
                        Itakura A, Fujiwara H, Takeda S, Araki Y. NUP62: the target of an anti-sperm auto-monoclonal
                        antibody during testicular development. Reproduction. 158: 503-516, 2019. doi:
                        10.1530/REP-19-0333.
 
                    - Yanagida M, Hamamura K, Takamori K, Araki Y. The simultaneous quantification of candidate serum
                        biomarker peptides for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Ann Clin Biochem.
                        56: 457-465, 2019. doi: 10.1177/0004563219839084.
 
                    - Kochiyama T, Li X, Nakayama H, Kage M, Yamane Y, Takamori K, Iwabuchi K, Inada E. Effect of
                        Propofol on the Production of Inflammatory Cytokines by Human Polarized Macrophages.
                        Mediators Inflamm. 1919538, 2019. doi: 10.1155/2019/1919538.
                    
 
                
              
            
            
            
                【2018】
                
                    - Iwanaga T, Tominaga M, Hirata Y, Matsuda H, Shimanuki T, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Effects of film
                        dressings on itch hypersensitivity using murine dry skin models. Acta Derm
                            Venereol. 98: 902-903, 2018. doi: 10.2340/00015555-2998.
 
                    - Iizumi K, Kawasaki H, Shigenaga A, Tominaga M, Otsu A, Kamo A, Kamata Y, Takamori K, Yamakura F.
                        Tryptophan nitration of immunoglobulin light chain as a new possible biomarker for atopic
                        dermatitis. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 63: 197-204, 2018. doi: 10.3164/jcbn.18-53.
                    
 
                    - Kamata Y, Sakaguchi A, Umehara Y, Suga Y, Ogawa H, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Bepotastine besilate
                        downregulates the expression of nerve elongation factors in normal human epidermal
                        keratinocytes. J Dermatol Sci. 91: 219-222, 2018. doi:
                        10.1016/j.jdermsci.2018.04.012.
 
                    - Kimura U, Hiruma M, Kano R, Matsumoto T, Takamori K, Suga Y. Onychomycosis caused by
                        Scopulariopsis brevicaulis: The third documented case in Japan. J Dermatol.
                        2018 Oct 10. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.14677. in press.
 
                    - Kurosaki Y, Suga Y, Negi O, Takamori K, Ishii N, Makino T, Shimizu T, Hashimoto T. Monitoring of
                        immunoglobulin A antibodies to epidermal and tissue transglutaminases over an 18-month period in
                        a Japanese patient with dermatitis herpetiformis. J Dermatol. 45(8): e211-e212,
                        2018. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.14264.
 
                    - Kurihara M, Kimura U, Hiruma M, Takamori K, Suga Y. Trial of hyperthermic treatment for Bowen's
                        disease with disposable chemical pocket warmers: A report of two cases. J
                            Dermatol. 45(5): e136-e137, 2018. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.14166.
 
                    - Hayakawa K, Ikeda K, Fujishiro M, Yoshida Y, Hirai T, Tsushima H, Miyashita T, Morimoto S, Suga
                        Y, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Sekigawa I. Connective tissue growth factor neutralization aggravates
                        the psoriasis skin lesion: the analysis of psoriasis model mice and patients. Ann
                            Dermatol. 30: 47-53, 2018. doi: 10.5021/ad.2018.30.1.47. 
 
                    - Ikeda K, Sekiguchi N, Hirai T, Tanji K, Zushi A, Inoue M, Takasago M, Komatsu T, Morimoto S,
                        Yamaji K, Takamori K, Tamura N, Sekigawa I. Securely collecting multidimensional health
                        information from patients with rheumatoid arthritis using smart device technology: Beneficial
                        effect for physicians and patients. Musculoskeletal Care. 2018 Jun 28. doi:
                        10.1002/msc.1354.
 
                    - Hirai T, Ikeda K, Tsushima H, Fujishiro M, Hayakawa K, Yoshida Y, Morimoto S, Yamaji K, Takasaki
                        Y, Takamori K, Tamura N, Sekigawa I. Circulating plasma microRNA profiling in patients with
                        polymyositis/dermatomyositis before and after treatment: miRNA may be associated with
                        polymyositis/dermatomyositis. Inflamm Regen. 2018 Jan 8;38:1. doi:
                        10.1186/s41232-017-0058-1. eCollection 2018.
 
                
              
            
            
                【2017】
                
                    - Umehara Y, Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Niyonsaba F, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Antimicrobial peptides human
                        β-defensin-3 and LL-37 regulate the expression of axon guidance molecules in human
                        epidermal keratinocytes. J Dermatol Sci. 88, 365-367, 2017. doi:
                        10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.07.010. 
 
                    - Takahashi N, Tominaga M, Kosaka R, Kamata Y, Umehara Y, Matsuda H, Sakaguchi A, Ogawa H,
                        Takamori K. Involvement of µ-opioid Receptors and κ-opioid Receptors in Itch-related Scratching
                        Behaviour of Imiquimod-induced Psoriasis-like Dermatitis in Mice. Acta Derm
                            Venereol. 97, 928-933, 2017. doi: 10.2340/00015555-2704.
 
                    - Sakaguchi A, Kamata Y, Takahashi N, Matsuda H, Kosaka R, Umehara Y, Ogawa H, Tominaga M,
                        Takamori K. Oral administration of milk-derived phospholipids inhibits a penetration of
                        cutaneous nerve fibers into epidermis in an acute dry skin model mouse. Clin Exp
                            Dermatol. 42, 890-894, 2017. doi: 10.1111/ced.13207.
 
                    - Komiya E, Hatano R, Otsuka H, Itoh T, Yamazaki H, Yamada T, Dang NH, Tominaga M, Suga Y, Kimura
                        U, Takamori K, Morimoto C, Ohnuma K. CD26/DPPIV enzyme activity regulates psoriatic pruritus.
                        J Dermatol Sci. 86, 212-221, 2017. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.03.005.
                    
 
                    - Otsu A, Kawasaki H, Tominaga M, Shigenaga A, Matsuda H, Takahashi N, Nakajima T, Naito H, Baba
                        T, Ogawa H, Tomooka Y, Yamakura F, Takamori K. Accumulation of immunoglobulin G against
                        Dermatophagoides farinae tropomyosin in dorsal root ganglia of NC/Nga mice with atopic
                        dermatitis-like symptoms. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 485, 707-712, 2017. doi:
                        10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.02.109.
 
                    - Izumi R, Negi O, Suzuki T, Tominaga M, Kamo A, Suga Y, Matsukuma S, Takamori K. Efficacy of an
                        emollient containing diethylene glycol/dilinoleic acid copolymer for the treatment of dry skin
                        and pruritus in patients with senile xerosis. J Cosmet Dermatol.16(4): e37-e41.
                        2017 doi: 10.1111/jocd.12332. 
 
                    - Noguchi A, Tominaga M, Takahashi N, Matsuda H, Kamata Y, Umehara Y, Ko KC, Suga Y, Ogawa H,
                        Takamori K. Differences in therapeutic effects of topically applied corticosteroid and
                        tacrolimus on atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in NC/Nga mice. J Dermatol Sci.
                        86, 54-62, 2017. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.12.015.
 
                    - Kanehisa K, Shiratori-Hayashi M, Koga K, Tozaki-Saitoh H, Kohro Y, Takamori K, Tsuda M. Specific
                        activation of inhibitory interneurons in the spinal dorsal horn suppresses repetitive scratching
                        in mouse models of chronic itch. J Dermatol Sci. 88, 251-254, 2017. doi:
                        10.1016/j.jdermsci.2017.05.017. 
 
                    - Reich A, Chatzigeorgkidis E, Zeidler C, Osada N, Furue M, Takamori K, Ebata T, Augustin M,
                        Szepietowski JC, Ständer S. Tailoring the cut-off values of the visual analogue scale and
                        numeric rating scale in itch assessment. Acta Derm Venereol. 97, 759-760, 2017.
                        doi: 10.2340/00015555-2642. 
 
                    - Kumada H, Miyakawa H, Muramatsu T, Ando N, Oh T, Takamori K, Nakamoto H. Efficacy of nalfurafine
                        hydrochloride in patients with chronic liver disease with refractory pruritus: a randomized,
                        double-blind trial. Hepatol Res. 47, 972-982, 2017. doi: 10.1111/hepr.12830.
                    
 
                    - Misery L, Ständer S, Szepietowski JC, Reich A, Wallengren J, Evers AW, Takamori K, Brenaut E,
                        Gall-Ianotto CL, Fluhr J, Berardesca E, Weisshaar E. Definition of Sensitive Skin: an Expert
                        Position Paper from the Special Interest Group on Sensitive Skin of the International Forum for
                        the Study of Itch. Acta Derm Venereol. 96, 4-6, 2017. doi:
                        10.2340/00015555-2397.
 
                    - Kurosaki Y, Takamori K, Suga Y. Refractory Psoriasis Vulgaris with Itching Successfully Treated
                        with the Anti-interleukin-17A Antibody Secukinumab: A Case of Secondary Failure of Other
                        Biologic Agents. Indian J Dermatol. 62, 441, 2017. doi: 10.4103/ijd.IJD_97_17.
                    
 
                    - Ikeda K, Hayakawa K, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Hirai T, Tsushima H, Miyashita T, Suzuki S,
                        Morimoto S, Tamura N, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Sekigawa I. JAK inhibitor has the amelioration effect
                        in lupus-prone mice: the involvement of IFN signature gene downregulation. BMC
                            Immunol. 18, 41, 2017. doi: 10.1186/s12865-017-0225-9.
 
                    - Ikeda K, Watanabe K, Hirai T, Tanji K, Miyashita T, Nakajima S, Uomori K, Morimoto S, Takamori
                        K, Ogawa H, Takasaki Y, Sekigawa I. Mizoribine synchronized methotrexate therapy should be
                        considered when treating rheumatoid arthritis patients with an inadequate response to various
                        combination therapies. Intern Med. 56, 1147-1152, 2017. doi:
                        10.2169/internalmedicine.56.7886.
 
                    - Hirai T, Ikeda K, Fujishiro M, Tsushima H, Hayakawa K, Suzuki S, Yamaguchi A, Nozawa K, Morimoto
                        S, Takasaki Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Tamura N, Sekigawa I. The effectiveness of new triple
                        combination therapy using synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs with different
                        pharmacological function against rheumatoid arthritis: the verification by an in vitro and
                        clinical study. Clin Rheumatol. 36, 51-58, 2017. doi:
                        10.1007/s10067-016-3458-8.
 
                    - Hamamura K, Yanagida M, Ishikawa H, Banzai M, Yoshitake H, Nonaka D, Tanaka K, Sakuraba M,
                        Miyakuni Y, Takamori K, Nojima M, Yoshida K, Fujiwara H, Takeda S, Araki Y.
                        ANNALS EXPRESS: Quantitative measurement of a candidate serum biomarker peptide derived from
                        α2-HS-glycoprotein, and a preliminary trial of multi-dimensional peptide analysis in females
                        with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Ann Clin Biochem. 2017. doi:
                        10.1177/0004563217717748. in press.
 
                    - Tsushima H, Morimoto S, Fujishiro M, Yoshida Y, Hayakawa K, Hirai T, Miyashita T, Ikeda K,
                        Yamaji K, Takamori K, Takasaki Y, Sekigawa I, Tamura N. Kinase inhibitors of the IGF-1R as a
                        potential therapeutic agent for rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmunity. 50,
                        329-335, 2017. doi: 10.1080/08916934.2017.1344970
 
                
             
            
            
                【2016】
                
                    - Kamata Y, Kimura U, Matsuda H, Tengara S, Kamo A, Umehara Y, Iizumi K, Kawasaki H, Suga Y, Ogawa
                        H, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Relationships among plasma granzyme B level, pruritus and dermatitis
                        in patients with atopic dermatitis. J Dermatol Sci. 84, 266-27, 2016. doi:
                        10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.09.009.
 
                    - Kusube F, Tominaga M, Kawasaki H, Yamakura F, Naito H, Ogawa H, Tomooka Y, Takamori K.
                        Electrophysiological properties of brain-natriuretic peptide- and gastrin-releasing
                        peptide-responsive dorsal horn neurons in spinal itch transmission. Neurosci Lett.
                        627, 51-60, 2016. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2016.05.051.
 
                    - Torigoe K, Tominaga M, Ko KC, Takahashi N, Matsuda H, Hayashi R, Ogawa H, Takamori K.
                        Intrathecal minocycline suppresses itch-related behavior and improves dermatitis in atopic
                        dermatitis model mouse. J Invest Dermatol. 136, 879-81, 2016. doi:
                        10.1016/j.jid.2015.12.037.
 
                    - Kamo A, Tominaga M, Matsuda H, Kina K, Kamata Y, Umehara Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Neurotropin
                        suppresses itch-related behavior in NC/Nga mice with atopic dermatitis-like symptoms. J
                            Dermatol Sci. 81, 212-5, 2016. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2015.11.014.
 
                    - Ko KC, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Umehara Y, Matsuda H, Takahashi N, Kina K, Ogawa M, Ogawa H,
                        Takamori K. Possible anti-pruritic mechanisms of cyclosporine A in atopic dermatitis.
                        Acta Derm Venereol.96, 624-9, 2016. doi: 10.2340/00015555-2318.
                    
 
                    - Nakayama H, Kurihara H, Morita YS, Kinoshita T, Mauri L, Prinetti A, Sonnino S, Yokoyama N,
                        Ogawa H, Takamori K, Iwabuchi K. Lipoarabinomannan binding to lactosylceramide in lipid rafts is
                        essential for the phagocytosis of mycobacteria by human neutrophils. Sci
                            Signal. 9(449):ra101, 2016.
 
                    - Uomori K, Nozawa K, Ikeda K, Doe K, Yamada Y, Yamaguchi A, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Morimoto S,
                        Takamori K, Sekigawa I, Chan EK, Takasaki Y. A re-evaluation of anti-NA-14 antibodies in
                        patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome: Significant role of interferon-γ in the production of
                        autoantibodies against NA-14. Autoimmunity. 49, 347-56, 2016. doi:
                        10.1080/08916934.2016.1196676.
 
                    - Jang H, Matsuda A, Jung K, Karasawa K, Matsuda K, Oida K, Ishizaka S, Ahn G, Amagai Y, Moon C,
                        Kim SH, Arkwright PD, Takamori K, Matsuda H, Tanaka A. Skin pH is the master switch of
                        kallikrein 5-mediated skin barrier destruction in a murine atopic dermatitis model. J
                            Invest Dermatol. 136, 127-35, 2016. doi: 10.1038/JID.2015.363.
 
                    - Misaki K, Takamura-Enya T, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Yanagida M.  Tumour-promoting activity of
                        polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their oxygenated or nitrated derivatives. 
                        Mutagenesis. 31, 205-13, 2016. doi: 10.1093/mutage/gev076.
                    
 
                    - Yoshitake H, Oda R, Yanagida M, Kawasaki Y, Sakuraba M, Takamori K, Hasegawa A, Fujiwara H,
                        Araki Y. Identification of an anti-sperm auto-monoclonal antibody (Ts4)-recognized molecule in
                        the mouse sperm acrosomal region and its inhibitory effect on fertilization in vitro. J
                            Reprod Immunol. 115, 6-13, 2016. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2016.04.001.
 
                    - Endo S, Yoshitake H, Tsukamoto H, Matsuura H, Kato K, Sakuraba M, Takamori K, Fujiwara H, Takeda
                        S, Araki Y. TEX101, a glycoprotein essential for sperm fertility, is required for stable
                        expression of Ly6k on testicular germ cells. Sci Rep. 6, 23616, 2016. doi:
                        10.1038/srep23616.
 
                    - Hamamura K, Nonaka D, Ishikawa H, Banzai M, Yanagida M, Nojima M, Yoshida K, Lee LJ, Tanaka K,
                        Takamori K, Takeda S, Araki Y. ANNALS EXPRESS: Simple quantitation for potential serum disease
                        biomarker peptides, primarily identified by a peptidomics approach in the serum with
                        hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Ann Clin Biochem. 53, 85-96, 2016. doi:
                        10.1177/0004563215583697.
 
                    - Miyashita T, Morimoto S, Fujishiro M, Hayakawa K, Suzuki S, Ikeda K, Miyazawa K, Morioka M,
                        Takamori K, Ogawa H, Sekigawa I, Takasaki Y. Inhibition of each module of connective tissue
                        growth factor as a potential therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis.
                        Autoimmunity. 49, 109-14, 2016. doi: 10.3109/08916934.2015.1113405.
                    
 
                
             
            
            
                【2015】
                
                    - Umehara Y, Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Niyonsaba F, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Cathelicidin LL-37 induces
                        semaphorin 3A production in human epidermal keratinocytes: implications for possible application
                        to pruritus. J Invest Dermatol. 135, 2887-90, 2015. doi: 10.1038/jid.2015.243.
                    
 
                    -  Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Umehara Y, Negi O, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Retinoid-related orphan receptor
                        alpha is involved in semaphorin 3A expression in normal human epidermal keratinocytes. J
                            Dermatol Sci. 79, 84-86, 2015. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2015.03.015.
 
                    - Noguchi A, Tominaga M, Ko KC, Matsuda H, Suga Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Topical application of
                        Tenshino-softgelTM reduces epidermal nerve fiber density in a chronic dry skin model
                        mouse. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications. 5,
                        254-261, 2015. doi: 10.4236/jcdsa.2015.54031
 
                    - Kimura U, Yokoyama K, Hiruma M, Kano R, Takamori K, Suga Y. Tinea Faciei Caused by Trichophyton
                        mentagrophytes (Molecular Type Arthroderma benhamiae) Mimics Impetigo : A Case Report and
                        Literature Review of Cases in Japan. Med Mycol J. 2015; 56: E1-5. doi:
                        10.3314/mmj.56.E1.
 
                    - Yoshitake H, Hashii N, Kawasaki N, Endo S, Takamori K, Hasegawa A, Fujiwara H, Araki Y. 
                        Chemical characterization of N-linked oligosaccharide as the antigen epitope recognized by an
                        anti-sperm auto-monoclonal antibody, Ts4. PLoS One. 2015 Jul 29;10(7):e0133784.
                        doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133784.
 
                    - Iwabuchi K, Masuda H, Kaga N, Nakayama H, Matsumoto R, Iwahara C, Yoshizaki F, Tamaki Y,
                        Kobayashi T, Hayakawa T, Ishii K, Yanagida M, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Properties and functions of
                        lactosylceramide from mouse neutrophils. Glycobiology. 2015 Jun; 25(6):655-68.
                        doi: 10.1093/glycob/cwv008.
 
                    - Suzuki S, Morimoto S, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Hayakawa K, Miyashita T, Ikeda K, Miyazawa K,
                        Yanagida M, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Sekigawa I, Takasaki Y. Inhibition of the insulin-like growth
                        factor system is a potential therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmunity.
                        Jun;48(4):251-8, 2015. doi: 10.3109/08916934.2014.976631.
 
                
             
            
            
                【2014】
                
                    - Kamo A, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Kaneda K, Ko KC, Matsuda H, Kimura U, Ogawa H, Takamori K. The
                        exicimer lamp induces cutaneous nerve degeneration and reduces scratching in a dry-skin mouse
                        model. J Invest Dermatol. 134, 2977-84, 2014.
 
                    - Akiyama T, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Iodi Carstens M, Carstens E. Role of spinal
                        bombesin-responsive neurons in non-histaminergic itch. J Neurophysiol. 112,
                        2283-9, 2014.
 
                    - Kawasaki H, Tominaga M, Sigenaga A, Kamo A, Kamata Y, Iizumi K, Kimura U, Ogawa H, Takamori K,
                        Yamakura F. Importance of tryptophan nitration of carbonic anhydrase III for morbidity of atopic
                        dermatitis. Free Radic Biol Med. 73:75–83, 2014.
 
                    - Hiruma J, Kano R, Kimura U, Takamori K, Suga Y, Hiruma M, Hasegawa A, Tsuboi R. Mating type gene
                        for isolates of Trichophyton mentagrophytes from guinea pigs. J Dermatol. 41,
                        743-5, 2014.
 
                    - Doe K, Nozawa K, Hiruma K, Yamada Y, Matsuki Y, Nakano S, Ogasawara M, Nakano H, Ikeda T,
                        Ikegami T, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Ikeda K, Amano H, Morimoto S, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Sekigawa
                        I, Takasaki Y. Antibody against chromatin assembly factor-1 is a novel autoantibody specifically
                        recognized in systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus. 23, 1031-41, 2014.
 
                    - Kamo A, Negi O, Tengara S, Kamata Y, Noguchi A, Ogawa H, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Histamine
                        H4 receptor antagonists ineffective against itch and skin inflammation in atopic
                        dermatitis mouse model. J Invest Dermatol. 134, 546-8, 2014.
 
                    - Akiyama T, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Carstens MI, Carstens E. Roles of glutamate, substance P and
                        gastrin releasing peptide as spinal neurotransmitters of histaminergic and non-histaminergic
                        itch. Pain. 155, 80-92, 2014.
 
                    - Kimura U, Takeuchi K, Kinoshita A, Takamori K, Suga Y. Long-pulsed 1064-nm
                        neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser treatment for refractory warts on hands and
                        feet. J Dermatol. 41, 252-7, 2014.
 
                    - Oizumi A, Nakayama H, Okino N, Iwahara C, Kina K, Matsumoto R, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Ito M, Suga
                        Y, Iwabuchi K. Pseudomonas-Derived Ceramidase Induces Production of Inflammatory Mediators from
                        Human Keratinocytes via Sphingosine-1-Phosphate. PLoS One. 9, e89402, 2014.
                    
 
                
             
            
            
                【2013】
                
                    - Kamo A, Tominaga M, Taneda K, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Neurotropin inhibits the increase in
                        intraepidermal nerve density in the acetone-treated mouse dry skin model. Clin Exp
                            Dermatol. 38, 665–668, 2013.
 
                    - Shibata A, Sugiura K, Kimura U, Takamori K, Akiyama M. A novel ATP2C1 early truncation mutation
                        suggests haploinsufficiency as a pathogenic mechanism in a patient with Hailey-Hailey disease.
                        Acta Derm Venereol. 93(6):719-720, 2013.
                    
 
                    - Furue M, Ebata T, Ikoma A, Takeuchi S, Kataoka Y, Takamori K, Satoh T, Saeki H, Augustin M,
                        Reich A, Szepietowski J, Fleischer A, Blome C, Phan NQ, Weisshaar E, Yosipovitch G, Ständer
                        S. Verbalizing extremes of the visual analogue scale for pruritus: A consensus statement.
                        Acta Derm Venereol. 93(2):214-5, 2013.
                    
 
                    - Yanagida M, Kawasaki M, Fujishiro M, Miura M, Ikeda K, Nozawa K, Kaneko H, Morimoto S, Takasaki
                        Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Sekigawa I. Serum proteome analysis in patients with rheumatoid
                        arthritis receiving therapy with tocilizumab: an anti-interleukin-6 receptor antibody.
                        Biomed Res Int. 2013:607137, 2013.
                    
 
                    - Araki Y, Nonaka D, Hamamura K, Yanagida M, Ishikawa H, Banzai M, Maruyama M, Endo S, Tajima A,
                        Lee LJ, Nojima M, Takamori K, Yoshida K, Takeda S, Tanaka K. Clinical peptidomic analysis by a
                        one-step direct transfer technology: its potential utility for monitoring of pathophysiological
                        status in female reproductive system disorders. J Obstet Gynaecol Res.
                        39(10):1440-8, 2013.
 
                    - Nakayama H, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Iwabuchi K. GSL-enriched membrane microdomains in innate immune
                        responses. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 61(3):217-28, 2013.
 
                    - Nozawa K, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Yamaguchi A, Ikeda K, Morimoto S, Iwabuchi K, Yanagida M,
                        Ichinose S, Morioka M, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Takasaki Y, Sekigawa I. Inhibition of connective
                        tissue growth factor ameliorates disease in a murine model of rheumatoid arthritis.
                        Arthritis Rheum. 65(6):1477-86, 2013.
                    
 
                
             
            
            
                【2012】
                
                    - Negi O, Tominaga M, Tengara S, Kamo A, Taneda K, Suga Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K.  Topically applied
                        semaphorin 3A ointment inhibits scratching behavior and improves skin inflammation in NC/Nga
                        mice with atopic dermatitis. J Dermatol Sci. 66(1):37-43,2012.
 
                    - Yanagida M, Jung G, Tanaka Y, Sone S, Fujishiro M, Ikeda K, Nozawa K, Kaneko H, Takasaki Y,
                        Ogawa H, Takamori K, Sekigawa I. Serum proteome analysis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
                        receiving therapy with etanercept, a chimeric tumor necrosis factor-alpha receptor. Int
                            J Rheum Dis. 15(5):486-95, 2012
 
                    - Fu L, Kitamura T, Iwabuchi K, Ichinose S, Yanagida M, Ogawa H, Watanabe S, Maruyama T, Suyama M,
                        Takamori K. Interplay of neuropilin-1 and semaphorin 3A after partial hepatectomy in rats.
                        World J Gastroenterol. 18(36):5034-41, 2012.
                    
 
                    - Suzuki A, Haruna K, Mizuno Y, Kuwae Y, Ono Y, Okumura K, Negi O, Kon Y, Takeuchi K, Takamori K,
                        Ikeda S, Suga Y. Successful treatment of three cases of generalized pustular psoriasis with
                        granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis. Ther Apher Dial. 16(5):445-8,
                        2012.
 
                    - Yamaguchi A, Nozawa K, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Suzuki F, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Takasaki Y,
                        Sekigawa I. CC motif chemokine ligand 13 is associated with rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis.
                        Mod Rheumatol. 2012. In press.
                    
 
                    - Kumagai H, Ebata T, Takamori K, Miyasato K, Muramatsu T, Nakamoto H, Kurihara M, Yanagita T,
                        Suzuki H. Efficacy and safety of a novel κ-agonist for managing intractable pruritus in
                        dialysis patients. Am J Nephrol. 36(2):175-83, 2012.
 
                    - Watanabe S, Higashi H, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Iwabuchi K. Involvement of ganglioside GT1b in
                        glutamate release from neuroblastoma cells. Neurosci Lett. 517(2):140-3, 2012.
                    
 
                    - Kimura U, Kinoshita A, Sekigawa I, Takamori K, Suga Y. Successful treatment with adalimumab in a
                        patient with psoriatic arthritis and generalized pustular psoriasis. J
                            Dermatol. 2012. In press.
 
                    - Iwabuchi K, Nakayama H, Masuda H, Kina K, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Membrane microdomains in
                        immunity: glycosphingolipid-enriched domain-mediated innate immune responses.
                        Biofactors. 38(4):275-83, 2012.
                    
 
                    - Kimura U, Takeuchi K, Kinoshita A, Takamori K, Hiruma M, Suga Y. Treating onychomycoses of the
                        toenail: clinical efficacy of the sub-millisecond 1,064 nm Nd: YAG laser using a 5 mm spot
                        diameter. J Drugs Dermatol. 11(4):496-504, 2012.
 
                    - Yamaguchi A, Nozawa K, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Sekigawa I, Takasaki Y.
                        Estrogen inhibits apoptosis and promotes CC motif chemokine ligand 13 expression on synovial
                        fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol.
                        34(5):852-7, 2012.
 
                    - Torii H, Sato N, Yoshinari T, Nakagawa H; Japanese Infliximab Study Investigators. Dramatic
                        impact of a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index 90 response on the quality of life in patients
                        with psoriasis: an analysis of Japanese clinical trials of infliximab. J
                            Dermatol. 39(3):253-9, 2012.
 
                    - Fujishiro M, Nozawa K, Kawasaki M, Yamaguchi A, Iwabuchi K, Yanagida M, Suzuki F, Miyazawa K,
                        Fukui H, Kaneko K, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Takasaki Y, Sekigawa I. Regenerating gene (REG) 1 alpha
                        promotes pannus progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Mod
                            Rheumatol. 22(2):228-37, 2012.
 
                    - Reich A, Heisig M, Phan NQ, Taneda K, Takamori K, Takeuchi S, Furue M, Blome C, Augustin M,
                        Ständer S, Szepietowski JC. Visual Analogue Scale: Evaluation of the Instrument for the
                        Assess-ment of Pruritus. Acta Derm Venereol. 92(5):497-501, 2012.
 
                    - Nishioka J, Iwahara C, Kawasaki M, Yoshizaki F, Nakayama H, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Iwabuchi K.
                        Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate induces production of inflammatory molecules in human macrophages.
                        Inflamm Res. 61(1):69-78, 2012.
                    
 
                    - Kimura U, Kinoshita A, Haruna K, Mizuno Y, Sekigawa I, Takamori K, Suga Y. Generalized pustular
                        psoriasis-like eruptions induced after the first use of adalimumab in the treatment of psoriatic
                        arthritis. J Dermatol. 39(3):286-7, 2012.
 
                
             
            
            
                【2011】
                
                    - Tominaga M, Tengara S, Kamo A, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Matrix metalloproteinase-8 is involved in
                        dermal nerve growth: implications for possible application to pruritus from in vitro models.
                        J Invest Dermatol. 131(10):2105-12, 2011.
                    
 
                    - Kamo A, Tominaga M, Tengara S, Ogawa H, Takamori K. 20.Inhibitory effects of UV-based therapy on
                        dry skin-inducible nerve growth in acetone-treated mice. J Dermatol Sci.
                        ;62(2):91-7, 2011.
 
                    - Taneda K, Tominaga M, Negi O, Tengara S, Kamo A, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Evaluation of epidermal
                        nerve density and opioid receptor levels in psoriatic itch. Br J Dermatol.
                        165(2):277-84, 2011.
 
                    - Kamo A, Tominaga M, Negi O, Tengara S, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Topical application of emollients
                        prevents dry skin-inducible intraepidermal nerve growth in acetone-treated mice. J
                            Dermatol Sci. 62(1):64-6, 2011.
 
                    - Kawasaki H, Shigenaga A, Uda M, Baba T, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Yamakura F. Nitration of tryptophan
                        in ribosomal proteins is a novel post-translational modification of differentiated and
                        naïve PC12 cells. Nitric Oxide. 25(2):176-82, 2011.
 
                    - Kawasaki H, Ikeda K, Shigenaga A, Baba T, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Yamakura F. 24.Mass spectrometric
                        identification of tryptophan nitration sites on proteins in peroxynitrite-treated lysates from
                        PC12 cells. Free Radic Biol Med. 50(3):419-27, 2011.
 
                    - Yamada R, Nozawa K, Yoshimine T, Takasaki Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Sekigawa I. A Case of
                        Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnostic
                        Utility of ADAMTS-13 Activity. Autoimmune Dis. 2011:483642, 2011.
 
                    - Yoshitake H, Yanagida M, Maruyama M, Takamori K, Hasegawa A, Araki Y. Molecular characterization
                        and expression of dipeptidase 3, a testis-specific membrane-bound dipeptidase: complex formation
                        with TEX101, a germ-cell-specific antigen in the mouse testis. J Reprod
                            Immunol. 90(2):202-13, 2011.
 
                    - Araki Y, Nonaka D, Tajima A, Maruyama M, Nitto T, Ishikawa H, Yoshitake H, Yoshida E, Kuronaka
                        N, Asada K, Yanagida M, Nojima M, Yoshida K, Takamori K, Hashiguchi T, Maruyama I, Lee LJ,
                        Tanaka K. Quantitative peptidomic analysis by a newly developed one-step direct transfer
                        technology without depletion of major blood proteins: its potential utility for monitoring of
                        pathophysiological status in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Proteomics.
                        11(13):2727-37, 2011. 
 
                    - Torii H, Nakagawa H; Japanese Infliximab Study Investigators. Long-term study of infliximab in
                        Japanese patients with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, pustular psoriasis and psoriatic
                        erythroderma. J Dermatol. 38(4):321-34, 2011.
 
                    - Kina K, Masuda H, Nakayama H, Nagatsuka Y, Nabetani T,
                        Hirabayashi Y, Takahashi Y, Shimada K,
                        Daida H, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Iwabuchi K. The novel neutrophil differentiation marker
                        phosphatidylglucoside mediates neutrophil apoptosis. J Immunol. 186(9):5323-32,
                        2011.
 
                
             
            
            
                【2010】
                
                    - Tengara S, Tominaga M, Kamo A, Taneda K, Negi O, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Keratinocyte-derived
                        anosmin-1, an extracellular glycoprotein encoded by the X-linked Kallmann syndrome gene, is
                        involved in modulation of epidermal nerve density in atopic dermatitis. J Dermatol
                            Sci. 58(1):64-71, 2010.
 
                    - Taneda K, Tominaga M, Tengara S, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Neurotropin inhibits both
                        capsaicin-induced substance P release and nerve growth factor-induced neurite outgrowth in
                        cultured rat dorsal root ganglion neurones. Clin Exp Dermatol. 35(1):73-7,
                        2010.
 
                    - Niyonsaba F, Ushio H, Hara M, Yokoi H, Tominaga M, Takamori K, Kajiwara N, Saito H, Nagaoka I,
                        Ogawa H, Okumura K. Antimicrobial peptides human beta-defensins and cathelicidin LL-37 induce
                        the secretion of a pruritogenic cytokine IL-31 by human mast cells. J Immunol.
                        184(7):3526-34, 2010.
 
                    - Kumagai H, Ebata T, Takamori K, Muramatsu T, Nakamoto H, Suzuki H. Effect of a novel
                        kappa-receptor agonist, nalfurafine hydrochloride, on severe itch in 337 haemodialysis patients:
                        a Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Nephrol Dial
                            Transplant. 25(4):1251-7, 2010.
 
                    - Maruyama M, Yoshitake H, Tsukamoto H, Takamori K, Araki Y. Molecular expression of Ly6k, a
                        putative glycosylphosphatidyl-inositol-anchored membrane protein on the mouse testicular germ
                        cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 402(1):75-81, 2010.
 
                    - Yamada H, Itoh A, Hatanaka Y, Tsukiji M, Takamori K. Screening and analysis of adsorbents for
                        pemphigus autoantibodies. Ther Apher Dial. 14(3):292-7, 2010.
 
                    - Asahina A, Nakagawa H, Etoh T, Ohtsuki M; Adalimumab M04-688 Study Group. Adalimumab in Japanese
                        patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis: efficacy and safety results from a
                        Phase II/III randomized controlled study. J Dermatol. 37(4):299-310, 2010.
 
                    - Kawasaki M, Fujishiro M, Yamaguchi A, Nozawa K, Kaneko H, Takasaki Y, Takamori K, Ogawa H,
                        Sekigawa I. Fluctuations in the gene expression of peripheral blood mononuclear cells between
                        the active and inactive phases of systemic lupus erythematosus. Clin Exp
                            Rheumatol. 28(3):311-7, 2010. 
 
                
             
            
            
                【2009】
                
                    - Tominaga M, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Histological characterization of cutaneous nerve fibers
                        containing gastrin-releasing peptide in NC/Nga mice: an atopic dermatitis model. J
                            Invest Dermatol. 129(12):2901-5, 2009.
 
                    - Tominaga M, Tengara S, Kamo A, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Psoralen-ultraviolet A therapy alters
                        epidermal Sema3A and NGF levels and modulates epidermal innervation in atopic dermatitis.
                        J Dermatol Sci. 55(1):40-6, 2009.
                    
 
                    - Nozawa K, Fujishiro M, Kawasaki M, Kaneko H, Iwabuchi K, Yanagida M, Suzuki F, Miyazawa K,
                        Takasaki Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K, Sekigawa I. Connective tissue growth factor promotes articular
                        damage by increased osteoclastogenesis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis
                            Res Ther. 11(6):R174, 2009.
 
                    - Iwabuchi K, Nakayama H, Iwahara C, Takamori K. Significance of glycosphingolipid fatty acid
                        chain length on membrane microdomain-mediated signal transduction. FEBS Lett.
                        584(9):1642-52, 2010.
 
                    - Yamatoya K, Yoshida K, Ito C, Maekawa M, Yanagida M, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Araki Y, Miyado K,
                        Toyama Y, Toshimori K. Equatorin: identification and characterization of the epitope of the MN9
                        antibody in the mouse. Biol Reprod. 81(5):889-97, 20009. 
 
                    - Nozawa K, Ikeda K, Satoh M, Reeves WH, Stewart CM, Li YC, Yen TJ, Rios RM, Takamori K, Ogawa H,
                        Sekigawa I, Takasaki Y, Chan EK. Autoantibody to NA14 is an independent marker primarily for
                        Sjogren's syndrome. Front Biosci. 14:3733-9, 2009.
 
                    - Sakai K, Akiyama M, Yanagi T, McMillan JR, Suzuki T, Tsukamoto K, Sugiyama H, Hatano Y,
                        Hayashitani M, Takamori K, Nakashima K, Shimizu H. ABCA12 is a major causative gene for
                        non-bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma. J Invest Dermatol.
                        129(9):2306-9, 2009.
 
                    - Shirai Y, Yoshitake H, Maruyama M, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Hasegawa A, Araki Y. Distribution of
                        molecular epitope for Ts4, an anti-sperm auto-monoclonal antibody in the fertilization
                        process. J Reprod Dev. 55(3):240-6, 2009. 
 
                    - Nozawa K, Kaneko H, Itoh T, Katsura Y, Noguchi M, Suzuki F, Takasaki Y, Ogawa H, Takamori K,
                        Sekigawa I. Synchronous malignant B-cell lymphoma and gastric tubular adenocarcinoma associated
                        with paraneoplastic cutaneous vasculitis: hypereosinophilic syndrome with mixed cryoglobulinemia
                        is an important sign of paraneoplastic syndrome. Rare Tumors. 1(2):e42, 2009.
                    
 
                
             
            
            
                【2008】
                
                    - Tominaga M, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Decreased production of semaphorin 3A in the lesional skin of
                        atopic dermatitis. Br J Dermatol. 158(4):842-4, 2008. 
 
                    - Yamada H, Takamori K. Status of plasmapheresis for the treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis
                        in Japan. Ther Apher Dial. 12(5):355-9, 2008.
 
                    - Yoshitake H, Shirai Y, Mochizuki Y, Iwanari H, Tsubamoto H, Koyama K, Takamori K, Ogawa H,
                        Hasegawa A, Kodama T, Hamakubo T, Araki Y. Molecular diversity of TEX101, a marker glycoprotein
                        for germ cells monitored with monoclonal antibodies: variety of the molecular characteristics
                        according to subcellular localization within the mouse testis. J Reprod
                            Immunol. 79(1):1-11, 2008.
 
                    - Yoshitake H, Tsukamoto H, Maruyama-Fukushima M, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Araki Y. TEX101, a germ
                        cell-marker glycoprotein, is associated with lymphocyte antigen 6 complex locus k within the
                        mouse testis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 372(2):277-82, 2008.
 
                    - Saito M, Masunaga T, Teraki Y, Takamori K, Ishiko A. Genotype-phenotype correlations in six
                        Japanese patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa with the recurrent p.Glu2857X
                        mutation. J Dermatol Sci. 52(1):13-20, 2008. 
 
                    - Sekigawa I, Kaneda K, Kaneko H, Takasaki Y, Takamori K, Ogawa H. Detection of serum IgE class
                        anti-SSA antibodies in mothers with foetal loss. Rheumatol Int. 28(7):623-6,
                        2008.
 
                    - Yoshizaki F, Nakayama H, Iwahara C, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Iwabuchi K. Role of
                        glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains in innate immunity: microdomain-dependent phagocytic
                        cell functions. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1780(3):383-92, 2008.
 
                    - Nakayama H, Yoshizaki F, Prinetti A, Sonnino S, Mauri L, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Iwabuchi K.
                        Lyn-coupled LacCer-enriched lipid rafts are required for CD11b/CD18-mediated neutrophil
                        phagocytosis of nonopsonized microorganisms. J Leukoc Biol. 83(3):728-41, 2008.
                    
 
                    - Iwabuchi K, Prinetti A, Sonnino S, Mauri L, Kobayashi T, Ishii K, Kaga N, Murayama K, Kurihara
                        H, Nakayama H, Yoshizaki F, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Nagaoka I. Involvement of very long fatty
                        acid-containing lactosylceramide in lactosylceramide-mediated superoxide generation and
                        migration in neutrophils. Glycoconj J. 25(4):357-74, 2008.
 
                
             
            
            
                【2007】
                
                    - Tominaga M, Ozawa S, Tengara S, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Intraepidermal nerve fibers increase in dry
                        skin of acetone-treated mice. J Dermatol Sci. 48(2):103-11, 2007. 
 
                    - Tominaga M, Ogawa H, Takamori K. Possible roles of epidermal opioid systems in pruritus of
                        atopic dermatitis. J Invest Dermatol. 127(9):2228-35, 2007.
 
                    - Tominaga M, Ozawa S, Ogawa H, Takamori K. A hypothetical mechanism of intraepidermal neurite
                        formation in NC/Nga mice with atopic dermatitis. J Dermatol Sci. 46(3):199-210,
                        2007. 
 
                    - Inui A, Ogasawara H, Naito T, Sekigawa I, Takasaki Y, Hayashida Y, Takamori K, Ogawa H. Estrogen
                        receptor expression by peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with systemic lupus
                        erythematosus. Clin Rheumatol. 26(10):1675-8, 2007.
 
                    - Yanagida M, Nakayama H, Yoshizaki F, Fujimura T, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Iwabuchi K. Proteomic
                        analysis of plasma membrane lipid rafts of HL-60 cells. Proteomics.
                        7(14):2398-409, 2007.
 
                    - Kondo Y, Hiruma M, Matsushita A, Matsuba S, Nishimura K, Takamori K. Cutaneous phaeohyphomycosis
                        caused by Veronaea botryosa observed as sclerotic cells in tissue. Int J
                            Dermatol. 46(6):625-7, 2007.
 
                    - Fan L, Sonoda S, Watanabe M, Tsujikawa H, Okada T, Nishimura K, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Inada E,
                        Kugimiya T. Effects of nitrous oxide and isoflurane on the L-type calcium current of rabbit
                        ventricular myocytes and their modulation by beta-adrenoceptor stimulation.
                        Masui. 56(4):386-94, 2007.
                    
 
                    - Tsukamoto H, Takizawa T, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Araki Y. Genomic organization and structure of the
                        5'-flanking region of the TEX101 gene: alternative promoter usage and splicing generate
                        transcript variants with distinct 5'-untranslated region. Mol Reprod Dev.
                        74(2):154-62, 2007.
 
                    - Yoshitake H, Takahashi M, Ishikawa H, Nojima M, Iwanari H, Watanabe A, Aburatani H, Yoshida K,
                        Ishi K, Takamori K, Ogawa H, Hamakubo T, Kodama T, Araki Y. Aldo-keto reductase family 1, member
                        B10 in uterine carcinomas: a potential risk factor of recurrence after surgical therapy in
                        cervical cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 17(6):1300-6, 2007.
 
                
             
            
            
                Reviews:
                
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Peripheral itch sensitization in atopic dermatitis. Allergol
                            Int. 71(3): 265-277, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2022.04.003.
 
                    - Moniaga CS, Tominaga M, Takamori K. An altered skin and gut microbiota are involved in the
                        modulation of itch in atopic dermatitis. Cells. 11(23): 3930, 2022. DOI:
                        10.3390/cells11233930.
                    
 
                    - Toyama S, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Treatment Options for Troublesome Itch.
                        Pharmaceuticals(Basel). 15(8): 1022, 2022. DOI: 10.3390/ph15081022.
                    
 
                    - Toyama S, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Connections between immune-derived mediators and sensory
                        nerves for itch sensation. Int J Mol Sci. 22(22): 12365, 2021. DOI:
                        10.3390/ijms222212365.
 
                    - Moniaga CS, Tominaga M, Takamori K. The pathology of type 2 inflammation-associated itch in
                        atopic dermatitis. Diagnostics (Basel). 11(11): 2090, 2021. DOI:
                        10.3390/diagnostics11112090.
 
                    - Komiya E, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Suga Y, Takamori K. Molecular and cellular mechanisms of itch in
                        psoriasis. Int J Mol Sci. 21(21): 8406, 2020. DOI: 10.3390/ijms21218406.
                    
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Report of the 5th Academic Special Symposium “Aiming to overcome
                        intractable itch” in Juntendo University. Juntendo Medical Journal. 66:
                        284–287, 2020. DOI:
                        https://doi.org/10.14789/jmj.2020.66.JMJ20-WN03
 
                    -  Moniaga CS, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Mechanisms and management of itch in dry skin. Acta
                            Derm Venereol. 100 (2), adv00024, 2020. DOI: 10.2340/00015555-3344
 
                    - Reich A, Misery L, Takamori K. Pruritus: From the Bench to the Bedside. Biomed Res
                            Int. 2018:5742753, 2018 doi: 10.1155/2018/5742753.
 
                    
                    - Kamo A, Tominaga M, Kamata Y, Takamori K. Mechanisms and treatments of dry skin-induced itch.
                        Journal of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology. 2017 doi:
                        http://dx.doi.org/10.16966/2576-2826.114
                    
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Itch and nerve fibers with special reference to atopic dermatitis:
                        therapeutic implications. J Dermatol. 41, 205–212, 2014. "Most Downloaded
                        Articles in 2014" , "Most Cited Paper in 2015 and 2016"
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. An update on peripheral mechanisms and treatments of itch. Biol
                            Pharm Bull. 36(8), 1241-1247, 2013.
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Recent advances in pathophysiological mechanisms of itch. Expert
                            Review of Dermatology. 5(2), 197-212, 2010.
 
                
                Books:
                
                    - Umehara Y, Tominaga M, Niyonsaba F, Takamori K. The approaches generating human peripheral
                        sensory neurons for understanding the physiology of human peripheral sensations. Advances in
                        Medicine and Biology. Editors: Leon V. Berhardt. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.; Chapter 7,
                        183–195, 2021.
 
                    -  Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Relief of intractable itch in atopic dermatitis. Atopic
                        Dermatitis: From Diagnosis to Treatment. In: Atopic Dermatitis: From Diagnosis to
                            Treatment.
                        Editors: Andreas Maur. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.; Chapter 1, 1–58, 2020.
 
                    - Kamata Y, Tominaga M, Takamori K. Itch in atopic dermatitis management. Curr Probl
                            Dermatol. 50, 86–93, 2016. doi: 10.1159/000446048. 
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Atopic dermatitis: Pruritus Second Edition. Springer
                        Science+Business Media. 2016. Chapter 19
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Itch sensitization: NGF, semaphorins. Itch: Mechanisms and
                            Treatment. Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. March 2014.
 
                    - Tominaga M, Takamori K. Mechanisms regulating epidermal innervation in pruritus of atopic
                        dermatitis. Skin Biopsy. Intech. 2011.