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Microbiology
Argentina
2025

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Microbiology

D-Index
53
Citations
8502
World Ranking
4129
National Ranking
4

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Microbiology in Argentina Leader Award

Overview

Diego de Mendoza is affiliated with the National University of Rosario in Argentina. Their research primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine. Within these domains, they have focused extensively on Molecular Biology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Genetics, Physiology, and Aging.

The scientist's work covers several main topics, including:

  • Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology
  • Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
  • Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Diego de Mendoza has published in various scientific venues. Frequent publication platforms include:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
  • HUMAN REVIEW International Humanities Review / Revista Internacional de Humanidades
  • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Their recent papers reflect a range of research interests and collaborations. Notable publications include:

  • "Awake Proning as an Adjunctive Therapy for Refractory Hypoxemia in Non-Intubated Patients with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Failure: Guidance from an International Group of Healthcare Workers," 2021, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  • "The phosphatidic acid pathway enzyme PlsX plays both catalytic and channeling roles in bacterial phospholipid synthesis," 2020, Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • "Revisiting the coupling of fatty acid to phospholipid synthesis in bacteria with FapR regulation," 2020, Molecular Microbiology
  • "Identification of Novel Thermosensors in Gram-Positive Pathogens," 2020, Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
  • "The role of cell-envelope synthesis for envelope growth and cytoplasmic density in Bacillus subtilis," 2022, PNAS Nexus

Frequent co-authors appearing alongside Diego de Mendoza include:

  • Daniela Albanesi
  • María C. Mansilla
  • Andrés Binolfi
  • Bruno Hernández-Cravero
  • Domenico Luca Grieco

These collaborators have contributed to numerous publications, indicating ongoing partnerships in research projects.

Best Publications

  • Molecular basis of thermosensing: a two-component signal transduction thermometer in Bacillus subtilis.

    Pablo S. Aguilar;Ana María Hernandez‐Arriaga;Larisa E. Cybulski;Agustín C. Erazo

  • Control of Membrane Lipid Fluidity by Molecular Thermosensors

    María C. Mansilla;Larisa E. Cybulski;Daniela Albanesi;Diego de Mendoza

  • A Bacillus subtilis Gene Induced by Cold Shock Encodes a Membrane Phospholipid Desaturase

    Pablo S. Aguilar;John E. Cronan;Diego de Mendoza

  • Thermal regulation of membrane lipid fluidity in bacteria

    Diego de Mendoza;John E. Cronan

  • Structural plasticity and catalysis regulation of a thermosensor histidine kinase

    Daniela Albanesi;Mariana Martín;Felipe Trajtenberg;María C. Mansilla

  • FapR, a Bacterial Transcription Factor Involved in Global Regulation of Membrane Lipid Biosynthesis

    Gustavo E Schujman;Luciana Paoletti;Alan D Grossman;Diego de Mendoza

  • Control of fatty acid desaturation: a mechanism conserved from bacteria to humans.

    Pablo S. Aguilar;Diego de Mendoza

  • Mechanism of membrane fluidity optimization: isothermal control of the Bacillus subtilis acyl-lipid desaturase.

    Larisa E. Cybulski;Daniela Albanesi;María C. Mansilla;Silvia Altabe

  • Temperature Sensing by Membranes

    Diego de Mendoza

  • Thermal regulation of membrane fluidity in Escherichia coli. Effects of overproduction of beta-ketoacyl-acyl carrier protein synthase I.

    D. De Mendoza;A. Klages Ulrich;John E. Cronan

  • Membrane Thickness Cue for Cold Sensing in a Bacterium

    Larisa E. Cybulski;Mariana Martín;María C. Mansilla;Ariel Fernández;Ariel Fernández

  • Evidence that the Essential Response Regulator YycF in Streptococcus pneumoniae Modulates Expression of Fatty Acid Biosynthesis Genes and Alters Membrane Composition

    M. Luz Mohedano;Karin Overweg;Alicia de la Fuente;Mark Reuter

  • The Membrane Fluidity Sensor DesK of Bacillus subtilis Controls the Signal Decay of Its Cognate Response Regulator

    Daniela Albanesi;María Cecilia Mansilla;Diego de Mendoza

  • Biosynthesis and Function of Membrane Lipids

    Diego de Mendoza;Roberto Grau;John E. Cronan

  • Structural basis of lipid biosynthesis regulation in Gram-positive bacteria

    Gustavo E Schujman;Marcelo Guerin;Alejandro Buschiazzo;Francis Schaeffer

  • The Bacillus subtilis desaturase: a model to understand phospholipid modification and temperature sensing.

    María C. Mansilla;Diego de Mendoza

  • The Citrate Transport System of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar diacetylactis Is Induced by Acid Stress

    Nieves García-Quintáns;Christian Magni;Diego de Mendoza;Paloma López

  • Coupling of fatty acid and phospholipid synthesis in Bacillus subtilis.

    Luciana Paoletti;Ying-Jie Lu;Gustavo E. Schujman;Diego de Mendoza

  • Transcriptional Control of the Low-Temperature-Inducible des Gene, Encoding the Δ5 Desaturase of Bacillus subtilis

    Pablo S. Aguilar;Paloma Lopez;Diego de Mendoza

  • Brucella abortus Synthesizes Phosphatidylcholine from Choline Provided by the Host

    Diego J. Comerci;Silvia Altabe;Diego de Mendoza;Rodolfo A. Ugalde

Frequent Co-Authors

John E. Cronan
John E. Cronan University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Paloma López
Paloma López Spanish National Research Council
Pedro M. Alzari
Pedro M. Alzari Institut Pasteur
Matteo Dal Peraro
Matteo Dal Peraro École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Charles O. Rock
Charles O. Rock St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
J. Antoinette Killian
J. Antoinette Killian Utrecht University
Alejandro J. Vila
Alejandro J. Vila National University of Rosario
Luis A. Actis
Luis A. Actis Miami University
Wil N. Konings
Wil N. Konings University of Groningen

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