World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Andrew F. G. Quest

Andrew F. G. Quest

Award Badge
Biology and Biochemistry
Chile
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
65
Citations
12394
World Ranking
9343
National Ranking
7

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Chile Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Chile Leader Award

Overview

Andrew F. G. Quest is affiliated with the University of Chile in Chile and has produced extensive research primarily in the domains of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine. Their work has strong emphases on Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Surgery, Cancer Research, and Immunology and Allergy.

The scientist's research topics frequently revolve around Caveolin-1 and cellular processes, extracellular vesicles in disease, cell adhesion molecules, Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies, microRNA in disease regulation, nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, and galectins in cancer biology.

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Andrew F. G. Quest include:

  • Gold nanoparticle based double-labeling of melanoma extracellular vesicles to determine the specificity of uptake by cells and preferential accumulation in small metastatic lung tumors, 2020, Journal of Nanobiotechnology
  • Caveolin-1 function at the plasma membrane and in intracellular compartments in cancer, 2020, Cancer and Metastasis Reviews
  • Helicobacter pylori Outer Membrane Vesicles and Extracellular Vesicles from Helicobacter pylori-Infected Cells in Gastric Disease Development, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Complete integration of carbene-transfer chemistry into biosynthesis, 2023, Nature
  • Helicobacter pylori outer membrane vesicles induce astrocyte reactivity through nuclear factor-κappa B activation and cause neuronal damage in vivo in a murine model, 2023, Journal of Neuroinflammation

Andrew F. G. Quest frequently collaborates with several researchers, including:

  • Lisette Leyton, with 21 joint publications
  • Lorena Lobos-González, with 11 joint publications
  • Layla Simón, with 10 joint publications
  • Pamela Contreras, with 10 joint publications
  • Alejandro H. Corvalán, with 9 joint publications

The scientist publishes regularly in a number of academic venues, notably:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (7 publications)
  • UNC Libraries (4 publications)
  • Cancers (3 publications)
  • Antioxidants (3 publications)
  • Journal of Neuroinflammation (2 publications)

The research contributions of Andrew F. G. Quest cover topics that bridge molecular biology with disease-focused studies, including cancer mechanisms, infection-related pathologies, and innovative chemical biology approaches integrated with biosynthesis.

Best Publications

  • Endoplasmic reticulum and the unfolded protein response: dynamics and metabolic integration.

    Roberto Bravo;Valentina Parra;Damián Gatica;Andrea E. Rodriguez

  • Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)-tagged Cysteine-rich Domains from Protein Kinase C as Fluorescent Indicators for Diacylglycerol Signaling in Living Cells

    Elena Oancea;Mary N. Teruel;Andrew F.G. Quest;Tobias Meyer

  • Caveolin-1 Levels Are Down-Regulated in Human Colon Tumors, and Ectopic Expression of Caveolin-1 in Colon Carcinoma Cell Lines Reduces Cell Tumorigenicity

    Florent C. Bender;Marc A. Reymond;Claude Bron;Andrew F. G. Quest

  • Caveolins, caveolae, and lipid rafts in cellular transport, signaling, and disease.

    Andrew F.G Quest;Lisette Leyton;Mario Párraga

  • The cysteine-rich region of raf-1 kinase contains zinc, translocates to liposomes, and is adjacent to a segment that binds GTP-ras

    Sujoy Ghosh;Wen Qin Xie;A. F. G. Quest;G. M. Mabrouk

  • Calcium Transport and Signaling in Mitochondria.

    Roberto Bravo-Sagua;Valentina Parra;Camila López-Crisosto;Paula Díaz

  • Caveolin-1: an ambiguous partner in cell signalling and cancer

    Andrew F G Quest;Jorge L Gutierrez-Pajares;Vicente A Torres

  • Tumor Suppression and Promotion by Autophagy

    Yenniffer Ávalos;Jimena Canales;Roberto Bravo-Sagua;Alfredo Criollo

  • Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer: adaptive cellular mechanisms involved in disease progression

    Paula Díaz;Manuel Valenzuela Valderrama;Jimena Bravo;Andrew F. G. Quest

  • Endoplasmic reticulum: ER stress regulates mitochondrial bioenergetics

    Roberto Bravo;Tomás Gutierrez;Felipe Paredes;Damián Gatica

  • The regulatory domain of protein kinase C coordinates four atoms of zinc.

    A. F. G. Quest;J. Bloomenthal;E. S. G. Bardes;R. M. Bell

  • Helicobacter pylori in human health and disease: Mechanisms for local gastric and systemic effects.

    Denisse Bravo;Anilei Hoare;Cristopher Soto;Manuel A Valenzuela

  • Caveolin-1 down-regulates inducible nitric oxide synthase via the proteasome pathway in human colon carcinoma cells.

    Emanuela Felley-Bosco;Florent C. Bender;Françoise Courjault-Gautier;Claude Bron

  • Disruption of tight junction structure in salivary glands from Sjögren's syndrome patients is linked to proinflammatory cytokine exposure

    Patricia Ewert;Sergio Aguilera;Cecilia Alliende;Yoon-Jeoung Kwon

  • A phorbol ester binding domain of protein kinase C gamma. Deletion analysis of the Cys2 domain defines a minimal 43-amino acid peptide.

    A. F. G. Quest;E. S. G. Bardes;R. M. Bell

  • Casein kinase 2 (CK2) increases survivin expression via enhanced β-catenin–T cell factor/lymphoid enhancer binding factor-dependent transcription

    J. C. Tapia;V. A. Torres;D. A. Rodriguez;L. Leyton

  • Thy-1 binds to integrin β3 on astrocytes and triggers formation of focal contact sites

    Lisette Leyton;Pascal Schneider;Cecilia V. Labra;Curzio Rüegg

  • Caspase-dependent initiation of apoptosis and necrosis by the Fas receptor in lymphoid cells: onset of necrosis is associated with delayed ceramide increase.

    Claudio A. Hetz;Martin Hunn;Patricio Rojas;Vicente Torres

  • Cell death by necrosis, a regulated way to go.

    Mauricio Henriquez;Ricardo Armisen;Andres Stutzin;Andrew F.G. Quest

  • Sarcoplasmic reticulum-mitochondria communication in cardiovascular pathophysiology

    Camila Lopez-Crisosto;Christian Pennanen;Cesar Vasquez-Trincado;Pablo E. Morales

Frequent Co-Authors

Sergio Lavandero
Sergio Lavandero University of Chile
Pascal Schneider
Pascal Schneider University of Lausanne
Claudio Hetz
Claudio Hetz University of Chile
Beverly A. Rothermel
Beverly A. Rothermel The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Keith Burridge
Keith Burridge University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Alfredo Criollo
Alfredo Criollo University of Chile
Theo Wallimann
Theo Wallimann ETH Zurich
Joseph A. Hill
Joseph A. Hill The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Rolf Kiessling
Rolf Kiessling Karolinska Institute

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Biology and Biochemistry can open doors to a diverse range of online degrees and healthcare career pathways. Many students seek flexible options, such as accelerated programs, to quickly qualify for in-demand roles. For example, the shortest pmhnp program enables those interested in psychiatric and mental health nursing to gain credentials more efficiently.

Similarly, if you’re passionate about health and wellness, a fast track nutrition degree can speed up your entry into the growing nutrition field. For aspiring leaders, the cheapest online mba healthcare management programs help you gain crucial business skills for healthcare administration, all while balancing affordability.

Career advancement in medical coding is also a popular path. Understanding ccs vs cpc certification differences can help you choose the right certification, considering cost, job prospects, and salary potential.

No matter your goal, online degrees and specialized certifications offer accessible ways to thrive in the science and healthcare fields.

Best Scientists Citing Andrew F. G. Quest

Trending Scientists