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Takashi Kikuiri

D.D.S., Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Education Experience Publications

Education

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION	DEGREE	YEAR(s)	FIELD OF STUDY
Hokkaido University, Sappro, Japan	D.D.S.	1993	Dentistry
Hokkaido University, Sappro, Japan	Ph.D.	1999	Pediatric Dentistry, Biochemistry

Research & Professional Experience

2007-present	Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2006-2007	Visiting Scholar, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
1999-2006	Research Associate of Division of Oral Functional Science, Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Dental Medicine
1993-1999	Residency of Pediatric Dentistry, Hokkaido University, Dental Hospital

Publications

Yoshimura Y, Kikuiri T, Deyama Y, Hasegawa T, Hatta M, Suzuki K, : Hydrostatic pressure stimulates the fusion process in osteoclasts. Dentistry in Japan. 40:35-37,2004.

Shirakawa T, Mitome M, Kikuiri T, Nakamura W, Oshima S, Hasegawa T, Shindoh M, Oguchi H.: Immobilization induces acute nitric oxide production in the rat hypothalamus: a role of ionotropic glutamate receptors in the paraventricular nucleus. Endocrinology. 2004 Aug;145(8):3603-7. Epub 2004 May 6.

Shirakawa T, Kikuiri T, Toki S, Abe M, Higuchi K, Oguchi H.: Analysis of pulpal blood flow in luxated permanent incisors measured by a laser Doppler flowmeter. (in Japanese with English summary) Jap. J. Ped. Dent., 2004 Sep 42(4).

Tabata F, Kikuiri T, Yoshimura Y, Yoshida E, Shirakawa T, Oguchi H, : The influence of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor on osteoclast formation in coculture. (in Japanese with English summary) Jap. J. Ped. Dent., 2003 Dec 41(5).

Hasegawa T, Yoshimura Y, Kikuiri T, Yawaka Y, Takeyama S, Matsumoto A, Oguchi H, Shirakawa T. : Expression of receptor activator of NF-kappa B ligand and osteoprotegerin in culture of human periodontal ligament cells. J Periodontal Res. 2002 Dec;37(6):405-11.

Deyama Y, Kikuiri T, Ohnishi G, Feng YG, Takeyama S, Hatta M, Yoshimura Y, Suzuki K. : Histamine stimulates production of osteoclast differentiation factor/receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand by osteoblasts. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2002 Oct 25;298(2):240-6.

Hasegawa T, Kikuiri T, Takeyama S, Yoshimura Y, Mitome M, Oguchi H, Shirakawa T : Human periodontal ligament cells derived from deciduous teeth induce osteoclastogenesis in vitro. Tissue Cell. 2002 Feb;34(1):44-51.

Takeyama S, Yoshimura Y, Shirai Y, Deyama Y, Hasegawa T, Yawaka Y, Kikuiri T, Matsumoto A, Fukuda H : Low calcium environment effects osteoprotegerin ligand/osteoclast differentiation factor. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2000 Sep 24;276(2):524-9.

Kikuiri T, Hasegawa T, Yoshimura Y, Shirakawa T, Oguchi H : Cyclic tension force activates nitric oxide production in cultured human periodontal ligament cells. J Periodontol. 2000 Apr;71(4):533-9.

Shirai Y, Yoshimura Y, Yaaka Y, Hasegawa T, Kikuiri T, Takeyama S, Matsumoto A, Oguchi H: Effect of extracellular calcium concentrations on osteoclast differentiation in vitro. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1999 Nov 19;265(2):484-8.

Kikuiri T, Shirakawa T, Hasegawa T, Yoshimura Y, Takeyama S, Kaga M, Oguchi H.: Culture human periodontal ligament cells produce Nitric Oxide through the interleukin-1 b-independent mechanism. (in Japanese with English summary) Jap. J. Ped. Dent., 1999 Sep 34(4).

Mitome M, Shirakawa T, Kikuiri T, Oguchi H: Salivary catecholamine assay for assessing anxiety in pediatric dental patients. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1997 Spring;21(3):255-9.

Kikuiri T, Shirakawa T, Wada S, Mitome M, Nozaki M, Oguchi H: Pulpal blood flow in immatured permanent teeth after luxation injuries. (in Japanese with English summary) Jap. J. Ped. Dent., 1996 Jun 34(3).

Last Updated: 09/11/07