Yoshinori Ohsumi - Nanotechnology

Author Information

Yoshinori Ohsumi is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Cell Biology Center at the Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, located at 4259-S2-12 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8503, Japan. His work primarily revolves around the field of autophagy, a fundamental cellular process crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

Research Contributions

Yoshinori Ohsumi has made significant contributions to the understanding of autophagy, a process that involves the degradation and recycling of cellular components. His research spans several decades and includes groundbreaking discoveries that have elucidated the mechanisms of autophagy in yeast and its broader implications in cell biology. Notable papers include studies on vacuole-mediated cell cycle progression, the role of autophagy in respiratory growth, and the molecular mechanisms underlying autophagosome biogenesis. His work has had a profound impact on the field, influencing both basic research and potential therapeutic applications.

Aliases

Yoshinori Ohsumi is also known by several aliases, including Y Ohsumi and Y. Ohsumi.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric Value
Total Citations 72,155
H-Index 114
Total Papers 345

Publications:

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-22574-6

Year: 2021

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-020-1977-6

Year: 2020

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