World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
47
Citations
7653
World Ranking
15677
National Ranking
131

Overview

Cláudio M. Soares is affiliated with Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Portugal and has a research focus spanning medicine, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their work particularly addresses infectious diseases, molecular biology, and epidemiology, with additional contributions in immunology and pharmacology.

The following recent papers highlight the scope and focus of Cláudio M. Soares' research:

  • Signatures in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein conferring escape to neutralizing antibodies, 2021, published in PLoS Pathogens
  • New targets for drug design: importance of nsp14/nsp10 complex formation for the 3'-5' exoribonucleolytic activity on SARS-CoV-2, 2021, published in FEBS Journal
  • The nsp15 Nuclease as a Good Target to Combat SARS-CoV-2: Mechanism of Action and Its Inactivation with FDA-Approved Drugs, 2022, published in Microorganisms
  • SARS-CoV-2 variants impact RBD conformational dynamics and ACE2 accessibility, 2022, published in Frontiers in Medical Technology
  • Effect of pH on the influenza fusion peptide properties unveiled by constant-pH molecular dynamics simulations combined with experiment, 2020, published in Scientific Reports

Their research covers a range of topics including SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 studies, influenza virus research, microbial metabolic engineering and bioproduction, interferon and immune responses, RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, virology, and respiratory viral infections.

Frequent co-authors contributing to their research include Diana Lousa, Mariana Valério, Caio S. Souza, Manuel N. Melo, and João Correia.

Cláudio M. Soares has published in several venues with multiple papers appearing in:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Scientific Reports
  • FEBS Open Bio
  • Frontiers in Medical Technology
  • Communications Biology

Best Publications

  • Molecular and biochemical characterization of a highly stable bacterial laccase that occurs as a structural component of the Bacillus subtilis endospore coat.

    Lı́gia O. Martins;Lı́gia O. Martins;Cláudio M. Soares;Manuela M. Pereira;Miguel Teixeira

  • Constant-pH molecular dynamics using stochastic titration

    António M. Baptista;Vitor H. Teixeira;Cláudio M. Soares

  • Evolution of the thyroid hormone-binding protein, transthyretin.

    D.M. Power;N.P. Elias;S.J. Richardson;J. Mendes

  • Protein structure and dynamics in ionic liquids. Insights from molecular dynamics simulation studies.

    Nuno M. Micaêlo;Cláudio M. Soares

  • [NiFe] hydrogenase from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774: gene sequencing, three-dimensional structure determination and refinement at 1.8 A and modelling studies of its interaction with the tetrahaem cytochrome c3.

    Pedro M. Matias;Cláudio M. Soares;Lígia M. Saraiva;Ricardo Coelho

  • Tailoring cutinase activity towards polyethylene terephthalate and polyamide 6,6 fibers.

    Rita Araújo;Carla Silva;Alexandre O’Neill;Nuno Micaelo

  • Sulphate respiration from hydrogen in Desulfovibrio bacteria: a structural biology overview

    Pedro M. Matias;Inês A.C. Pereira;Cláudio M. Soares;Maria Arménia Carrondo

  • Ab initio determination of the crystal structure of cytochrome c6 and comparison with plastocyanin

    C. Frazão;CM M. Soares;MA A. Carrondo;E. Pohl

  • Protein structure and dynamics in nonaqueous solvents: insights from molecular dynamics simulation studies.

    Cláudio M. Soares;Vitor H. Teixeira;António M. Baptista

  • Mind the gap: cytochrome interactions reveal electron pathways across the periplasm of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1.

    Bruno M M. Fonseca;Catarina M M. Paquete;Sónia E E. Neto;Isabel Pacheco

  • Some Theoretical and Computational Aspects of the Inclusion of Proton Isomerism in the Protonation Equilibrium of Proteins

    António M. Baptista and;Cláudio M. Soares

  • Parametrization of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate/nitrate ionic liquid for the GROMOS force field

    Nuno M. Micaelo;and António M. Baptista;Cláudio M. Soares

  • Revertant mutants G550E and 4RK rescue cystic fibrosis mutants in the first nucleotide-binding domain of CFTR by different mechanisms.

    Mónica Roxo-Rosa;Zhe Xu;André Schmidt;Mário Neto

  • Crystal structure of cardosin A, a glycosylated and Arg-Gly-Asp-containing aspartic proteinase from the flowers of Cynara cardunculus L.

    Carlos Frazão;Isabel Bento;Júlia Costa;Cláudio M. Soares

  • Simulation of electron-proton coupling with a Monte Carlo method: application to cytochrome c3 using continuum electrostatics.

    António M. Baptista;Paulo J. Martel;Cláudio M. Soares

  • Modeling hydration mechanisms of enzymes in nonpolar and polar organic solvents

    Nuno M. Micaêlo;Cláudio M. Soares

  • On the Use of Different Dielectric Constants for Computing Individual and Pairwise Terms in Poisson−Boltzmann Studies of Protein Ionization Equilibrium

    Vitor H Teixeira;Carlos A Cunha;Miguel Machuqueiro;A Sofia F Oliveira

  • Hydrogenases in Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough: structural and physiologic characterisation of the membrane-bound [NiFeSe] hydrogenase

    Filipa M A Valente;A Sofia F Oliveira;Nicole Gnadt;Isabel Pacheco

  • Signatures in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein conferring escape to neutralizing antibodies.

    Marta Alenquer;Filipe Ferreira;Diana Lousa;Mariana Valério

  • Mechanisms underlying dioxygen reduction in laccases. Structural and modelling studies focusing on proton transfer

    Isabel Bento;Catarina S Silva;Zhenjia Chen;Lígia O Martins

  • Improved modeling of side-chains in proteins with rotamer-based methods: a flexible rotamer model.

    Joaquim Mendes;António M. Baptista;Maria Arménia Carrondo;Cláudio M. Soares

  • Functional role of N-glycosylation from ADAM10 in processing, localization and activity of the enzyme

    Cristina Escrevente;Vanessa A. Morais;Sascha Keller;Cláudio M. Soares

Frequent Co-Authors

Maria Arménia Carrondo
Maria Arménia Carrondo Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Miguel Teixeira
Miguel Teixeira Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Inês A. C. Pereira
Inês A. C. Pereira Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Miguel A. R. B. Castanho
Miguel A. R. B. Castanho University of Lisbon
David L. Turner
David L. Turner Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Peter Hildebrandt
Peter Hildebrandt Technical University of Berlin
Keith S. Wilson
Keith S. Wilson University of York
Joaquim M. S. Cabral
Joaquim M. S. Cabral Instituto Superior Técnico
Cecília M. Arraiano
Cecília M. Arraiano Universidade Nova de Lisboa
George M. Sheldrick
George M. Sheldrick University of Göttingen

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

Studying Chemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse career paths, many of which can be supported by online degrees. For those interested in the healthcare field, becoming a pharmacist is a popular option, though students should be aware that is it hard to become a pharmacist due to rigorous education and licensing requirements. Alternatively, a career in pharmaceutical sales may appeal to chemistry graduates, combining science knowledge with business skills. If you're curious about compensation in this sector, learn more about how much do pharmaceutical reps make to evaluate its potential.

Another fascinating pathway is forensic science, where graduates apply chemical expertise to criminal investigations. Many students choose forensic science degree online programs for flexibility and affordability. For those drawn to more specialized roles, exploring how to become an autopsy technician can provide insights into the necessary education and job outlook for this unique career.

Best Scientists Citing Cláudio M. Soares

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles