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Antoon F.M. Moorman

Antoon F.M. Moorman

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Biology and Biochemistry
Netherlands
2023

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
109
Citations
40956
World Ranking
1011
National Ranking
11

Medicine

D-Index
109
Citations
40500
World Ranking
5817
National Ranking
217

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

Antoon F.M. Moorman is affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their research focuses primarily on the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a strong emphasis on subfields such as Molecular Biology and Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine.

Moorman's work encompasses a range of topics, notably:

  • Congenital heart defects research
  • Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
  • Congenital Heart Disease Studies
  • Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Anatomy and Medical Technology
  • Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology

Their recent publications include:

  • "Quantified growth of the human embryonic heart," 2021, Biology Open
  • "Virtual and augmented reality: New tools for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating complex morphology," 2021, Journal of Morphology
  • "Equal force generation potential of trabecular and compact wall ventricular cardiomyocytes," 2022, iScience
  • "An Appreciation of Anatomy in the Molecular World," 2020, Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
  • "Fetal Tricuspid Valve Agenesis/Atresia: Testing Predictions of the Embryonic Etiology," 2022, Pediatric Cardiology

Moorman frequently collaborates with several researchers, including:

  • Bjarke Jensen
  • Vincent M. Christoffels
  • Jaeike W. Faber
  • Rob C. I. Wüst
  • Inge Dierx

The scientist often publishes in specialized venues related to their core research areas. These include:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Biology Open
  • Journal of Morphology
  • iScience
  • Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease

The researcher's considerable focus on congenital heart disease and cardiomyopathy is complemented by interdisciplinary approaches involving anatomy, molecular biology, and technology applied to medical studies. Their publications demonstrate a commitment to advancing understanding in these interconnected areas.

Best Publications

  • Assumption-free analysis of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) data.

    Christian Ramakers;Jan M Ruijter;Ronald H.Lekanne Deprez;Antoon F.M Moorman

  • Amplification efficiency: linking baseline and bias in the analysis of quantitative PCR data

    J. M. Ruijter;C. Ramakers;W. M. H. Hoogaars;Y. Karlen

  • Cardiac Chamber Formation: Development, Genes, and Evolution

    Antoon F. M. Moorman;Vincent M. Christoffels

  • Chamber formation and morphogenesis in the developing mammalian heart.

    Vincent M. Christoffels;Petra E.M.H. Habets;Diego Franco;Marina Campione

  • Electroporation in ‘intracellular’ buffer increases cell survival

    M. J. B. Van Den Hoff;A. F. M. Moorman;W. H. Lamers

  • Sensitivity and accuracy of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction using SYBR green I depends on cDNA synthesis conditions.

    Ronald H Lekanne Deprez;Arnoud C Fijnvandraat;Jan M Ruijter;Antoon F.M Moorman

  • Tbx3 controls the sinoatrial node gene program and imposes pacemaker function on the atria

    Willem M.H. Hoogaars;Angela Engel;Janynke F. Brons;Arie O. Verkerk

  • Lineage and Morphogenetic Analysis of the Cardiac Valves

    Frederik J. de Lange;Antoon F.M. Moorman;Robert H. Anderson;Jörg Männer

  • Cooperative action of Tbx2 and Nkx2.5 inhibits ANF expression in the atrioventricular canal: implications for cardiac chamber formation

    Petra E.M.H. Habets;Antoon F.M. Moorman;Danielle E.W. Clout;Marian A. van Roon

  • Pitx2c and Nkx2-5 Are Required for the Formation and Identity of the Pulmonary Myocardium

    Mathilda T.M. Mommersteeg;Nigel A. Brown;Owen W.J. Prall;Corrie de Gier-de Vries

  • Molecular Pathway for the Localized Formation of the Sinoatrial Node

    Mathilda T.M. Mommersteeg;Willem M.H. Hoogaars;Owen W.J. Prall;Corrie de Gier-de Vries

  • The transcriptional repressor Tbx3 delineates the developing central conduction system of the heart

    Willem M.H Hoogaars;Alessandra Tessari;Antoon F.M Moorman;Piet A.J de Boer

  • DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEART: (1) FORMATION OF THE CARDIAC CHAMBERS AND ARTERIAL TRUNKS

    Antoon Moorman;Sandra Webb;Nigel A Brown;Wouter Lamers

  • Formation of the Sinus Node Head and Differentiation of Sinus Node Myocardium Are Independently Regulated by Tbx18 and Tbx3

    Cornelia Wiese;Thomas Grieskamp;Rannar Airik;Mathilda T.M. Mommersteeg

  • Formation of the Venous Pole of the Heart From an Nkx2–5–Negative Precursor Population Requires Tbx18

    Vincent M. Christoffels;Mathilda T.M. Mommersteeg;Mark-Oliver Trowe;Owen W.J. Prall

  • Sensitive Nonradioactive Detection of mRNA in Tissue Sections: Novel Application of the Whole-mount In Situ Hybridization Protocol:

    Antoon F. M. Moorman;Arjan C. Houweling;Piet A. J. de Boer;Vincent M. Christoffels

  • Development of the Pacemaker Tissues of the Heart

    Vincent M. Christoffels;Gertien J. Smits;Andreas Kispert;Antoon F. M. Moorman

  • T-box transcription factor Tbx2 represses differentiation and formation of the cardiac chambers.

    Vincent M. Christoffels;Willem M.H. Hoogaars;Alessandra Tessari;Danielle E.W. Clout

  • Heart Fields and Cardiac Morphogenesis

    Robert G. Kelly;Margaret E. Buckingham;Antoon F. Moorman

  • Development of the Cardiac Conduction System

    A. F. M. Moorman;F. De Jong;M. M. F. J. Denyn;W. H. Lamers

Frequent Co-Authors

Vincent M. Christoffels
Vincent M. Christoffels University of Amsterdam
Wouter H. Lamers
Wouter H. Lamers Maastricht University
Maurice J.B. van den Hoff
Maurice J.B. van den Hoff University of Amsterdam
Robert H. Anderson
Robert H. Anderson Newcastle University
Arthur A.M. Wilde
Arthur A.M. Wilde University of Amsterdam
Andreas Kispert
Andreas Kispert Hannover Medical School
Bernard Keavney
Bernard Keavney University of Manchester
Margaret Buckingham
Margaret Buckingham Institut Pasteur
Barbara J.M. Mulder
Barbara J.M. Mulder University of Amsterdam
Judith A. Goodship
Judith A. Goodship Newcastle University

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