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Claudio Bucolo

Claudio Bucolo

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Biology and Biochemistry 58 13238 12177 396 372 272 11365

Claudio Bucolo publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Claudio Bucolo between 1979 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Claudio Bucolo published across 48 years, from 1979 to 2026, averaging 6.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 27 publications in 2020. 12 of the 308 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1979 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 27. Peak 27 publications in 2020. 1979: 1 publication 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 0 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 0 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 2 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 3 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 1 publication 2002: 14 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 6 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 9 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 11 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 8 publications 2013: 16 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 20 publications 2016: 9 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 10 publications 2019: 21 publications 2020: 27 publications 2021: 24 publications 2022: 13 publications 2023: 13 publications 2024: 8 publications 2025: 11 publications 2026: 1 publication
1979 2026

308 publications in total across all disciplines

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Claudio Bucolo: publications per year, 1979 to 2026
Year Publications
1979 1
1980 0
1981 0
1982 1
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 0
1990 0
1991 1
1992 0
1993 1
1994 1
1995 0
1996 1
1997 2
1998 1
1999 3
2000 1
2001 1
2002 14
2003 6
2004 6
2005 6
2006 6
2007 9
2008 6
2009 8
2010 11
2011 10
2012 8
2013 16
2014 16
2015 20
2016 9
2017 15
2018 10
2019 21
2020 27
2021 24
2022 13
2023 13
2024 8
2025 11
2026 1
Total 308
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Claudio Bucolo publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Claudio Bucolo sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 100 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 1,028+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 980. Most scientists, 980, have 127–136 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 267–276 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 413 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 848 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 949 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 840 scientists 207–216 publications: 733 scientists 217–226 publications: 708 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 417 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 196 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 59 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientist 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientist 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 272 publications — 73rd percentile

73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

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Number of Biology and Biochemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 19,587 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 8
57–66 35
67–76 106
77–86 231
87–96 413
97–106 546
107–116 704
117–126 848
127–136 980
137–146 942
147–156 969
157–166 949
167–176 951
177–186 915
187–196 787
197–206 840
207–216 733
217–226 708
227–236 651
237–246 605
247–256 510
257–266 524
267–276 434 272
277–286 417
287–296 350
297–306 363
307–316 315
317–326 296
327–336 261
337–346 240
347–356 219
357–366 196
367–376 154
377–386 161
387–396 155
397–406 145
407–416 124
417–426 112
427–436 132
437–446 116
447–456 99
457–466 81
467–476 91
477–486 80
487–496 80
497–506 59
507–516 36
517–526 46
527–536 54
537–546 44
547–556 43
557–566 43
567–576 42
577–586 25
587–596 34
597–606 23
607–616 33
617–626 31
627–636 27
637–646 25
647–656 28
657–666 34
667–676 18
677–686 16
687–696 10
697–706 12
707–716 21
717–726 12
727–736 12
737–746 10
747–756 7
757–766 13
767–776 15
777–786 13
787–796 9
797–806 9
807–816 7
817–826 4
827–836 9
837–846 7
847–856 3
857–866 5
867–876 5
877–886 11
887–896 3
897–906 4
907–916 7
917–926 5
927–936 6
937–946 6
947–956 3
957–966 7
967–976 2
977–986 2
987–996 1
997–1,006 5
1,007–1,016 2
1,017–1,026 2
1,027 1
1,028+ 100
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Claudio Bucolo D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Claudio Bucolo sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 65 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 167+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,253. Most scientists, 1,253, have 58–59 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 58–59 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 316 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 899 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,025 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,149 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,235 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,162 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,130 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,031 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 714 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 71 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 58 D-Index — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

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Number of Biology and Biochemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 19,587 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 80
42–43 183
44–45 316
46–47 504
48–49 718
50–51 899
52–53 1,025
54–55 1,149
56–57 1,235
58–59 1,253 58
60–61 1,162
62–63 1,130
64–65 1,031
66–67 897
68–69 814
70–71 714
72–73 709
74–75 596
76–77 512
78–79 473
80–81 412
82–83 373
84–85 358
86–87 285
88–89 273
90–91 227
92–93 208
94–95 193
96–97 153
98–99 157
100–101 148
102–103 120
104–105 113
106–107 100
108–109 86
110–111 67
112–113 71
114–115 73
116–117 64
118–119 53
120–121 60
122–123 54
124–125 43
126–127 38
128–129 49
130–131 26
132–133 18
134–135 23
136–137 32
138–139 32
140–141 27
142–143 19
144–145 22
146–147 12
148–149 16
150–151 14
152–153 10
154–155 13
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 9
162–163 13
164–165 4
166 4
167+ 98
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Overview

Claudio Bucolo is affiliated with the University of Catania in Italy. Their research spans multiple areas within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a particular focus on ophthalmology and related neurodegenerative conditions.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Medicine
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Within these fields, Bucolo's work concentrates notably on specialized subfields:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neurology
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Physiology

Research topics covered extensively by Bucolo include:

  • Retinal Diseases and Treatments
  • Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Glaucoma and retinal disorders
  • Retinal Development and Disorders
  • Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
  • Ocular Diseases and Behçet's Syndrome
  • Retinal and Optic Conditions

Notable recent papers from Bucolo's research portfolio include:

  • Modulation of Pro-Oxidant and Pro-Inflammatory Activities of M1 Macrophages by the Natural Dipeptide Carnosine, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Case Report: Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a COVID-19 Patient, 2020, Frontiers in Pharmacology
  • The immune system on the TRAIL of Alzheimer's disease, 2020, Journal of Neuroinflammation
  • A New Human Blood-Retinal Barrier Model Based on Endothelial Cells, Pericytes, and Astrocytes, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Comparative Safety of Bevacizumab, Ranibizumab, and Aflibercept for Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Direct Comparative Studies, 2020, Journal of Clinical Medicine

Bucolo frequently collaborates with a set of co-authors in their scientific work. The most frequent co-authors include:

  • Filippo Drago
  • Chiara Bianca Maria Platania
  • Francesca Lazzara
  • Giovanni Luca Romano
  • Federica Conti

Their publications appear regularly in several scientific venues, with many articles published in:

  • Frontiers in Pharmacology
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Biochemical Pharmacology
  • Current Opinion in Pharmacology
  • Journal of Neuroinflammation

Best Publications

  • Role of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of depressive disorders: a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

    Giuseppe Grosso;Andrzej Pajak;Stefano Marventano;Sabrina Castellano

  • Eudragit RS100® nanosuspensions for the ophthalmic controlled delivery of ibuprofen

    Rosario Pignatello;Claudio Bucolo;Piera Ferrara;Adriana Maltese

  • Flurbiprofen-loaded acrylate polymer nanosuspensions for ophthalmic application

    Rosario Pignatello;Claudio Bucolo;G Spedalieri;A Maltese

  • Omega-3 fatty acids and depression: Scientific evidence and biological mechanisms

    Giuseppe Grosso;Fabio Galvano;Stefano Marventano;Michele Malaguarnera

  • Influence of preparation conditions on acyclovir-loaded poly-d,l-lactic acid nanospheres and effect of PEG coating on ocular drug bioavailability.

    Claudia Giannavola;Claudio Bucolo;Adriana Maltese;Donatella Paolino

  • Systemic omega-6 essential fatty acid treatment and pge1 tear content in Sjögren's syndrome patients.

    Pasquale Aragona;Claudio Bucolo;Rosaria Spinella;Sebastiano Giuffrida

  • Preparation and characterization of eudragit retard nanosuspensions for the ocular delivery of cloricromene.

    Rosario Pignatello;Nadia Ricupero;Claudio Bucolo;Francesco Maugeri

  • Small molecule activators of the Nrf2-HO-1 antioxidant axis modulate heme metabolism and inflammation in BV2 microglia cells.

    Roberta Foresti;Roberta Foresti;Sandip K. Bains;Tamil Selvi Pitchumony;Lisandra E. de Castro Brás

  • Eriodictyol prevents early retinal and plasma abnormalities in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

    Claudio Bucolo;Gian Marco Leggio;Filippo Drago;Salvatore Salomone

  • Dopamine D(3) receptor as a new pharmacological target for the treatment of depression.

    Gian Marco Leggio;Salvatore Salomone;Claudio Bucolo;Chiara Platania

  • Ocular tolerability and in vivo bioavailability of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-coated polyethyl-2-cyanoacrylate nanosphere-encapsulated acyclovir.

    Massimo Fresta;Giacomo Fontana;Claudio Bucolo;Gennara Cavallaro

  • Ocular Tolerability of Eudragit RS100® and RL100® Nanosuspensions as Carriers for Ophthalmic Controlled Drug Delivery

    R. Pignatello;C. Bucolo;G. Puglisi

  • Ocular drug delivery: a clue from nanotechnology

    Claudio Bucolo;Filippo Drago;Salvatore Salomone

  • Polymeric nanoparticles augment the ocular hypotensive effect of melatonin in rabbits.

    Teresa Musumeci;Claudio Bucolo;Claudia Carbone;Rosario Pignatello

  • Retinal and circulating miRNA expression patterns in diabetic retinopathy: An in silico and in vivo approach

    Chiara Bianca Maria Platania;Rosa Maisto;Maria Consiglia Trotta;Michele D'Amico

  • Retinal and Circulating miRNAs in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: An In vivo Animal and Human Study.

    Giovanni L. Romano;Chiara B. M. Platania;Filippo Drago;Salvatore Salomone

  • The PKCβ/HuR/VEGF pathway in diabetic retinopathy

    Marialaura Amadio;C Bucolo;Gm Leggio;F Drago

  • Dopamine outside the brain: The eye, cardiovascular system and endocrine pancreas.

    Claudio Bucolo;Gian Marco Leggio;Filippo Drago;Salvatore Salomone

  • Nanosystems based on siRNA silencing HuR expression counteract diabetic retinopathy in rat

    Marialaura Amadio;Alessia Angela Pascale;Sarha Cupri;Rosario Pignatello

  • Current drug treatments targeting dopamine D3 receptor.

    Gian Marco Leggio;Claudio Bucolo;Chiara Bianca Maria Platania;Salvatore Salomone

Frequent Co-Authors

Filippo Drago
Filippo Drago University of Catania
Giovanni Puglisi
Giovanni Puglisi University of Catania
Stefano Govoni
Stefano Govoni University of Pavia
Roberto Motterlini
Roberto Motterlini Paris-Est Créteil University
Emanuela Mazzon
Emanuela Mazzon University of Messina
Achille P. Caputi
Achille P. Caputi University of Messina
Enrica Strettoi
Enrica Strettoi National Research Council (CNR)
Francesco Papaleo
Francesco Papaleo Italian Institute of Technology
Daniela Puzzo
Daniela Puzzo University of Catania
Luigi Ambrosio
Luigi Ambrosio National Research Council (CNR)

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