Hilton K. Takahashi

Affiliation: University of California, San Francisco
Institution: University of California, San Francisco
ORCID: 0000-0002-9691-9964
External IDs: Scopus Author ID: 37030328200 | ResearcherID: E-6748-2017 | Scopus Author ID: 56999076300
Email: hktakahashi@ucsf.edu
Works: 47, Cited by: 862, H-index: 16
Dr. Hilton K. Takahashi is a research scientist at the University of California, San Francisco, specializing in metabolism and related pathologies such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. His research focuses on the physiology of pancreatic beta cells, with expertise in project design, data analysis, and the development of research tools. Dr. Takahashi's specific interests include redox biology and molecular metabolism.

Education

  • PhD, Stanford University (2008-2012)

Research Interests

Keywords:
Pancreatic beta cells Insulin Secretion Redox Biology Diabetes Molecular Metabolism Molecular Biology
Topics:
Metabolism Diabetes Research Molecular Biology Redox Biology

Professional Links

Selected Publications

L-glutamine supports liver function
Leite JSM, Vilas-Boas EA, Takahashi HK, Munhoz AC, Araújo LCC, et al. Liver lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation in glutamine-supplemented ob/ob mice. J Nutr Biochem. 2025;138:109842. doi:10.1016/j.jnutbio.2025.109842
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