2026 Enrique Fernández-Caldas: Immunology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Immunology	52	4093	3775	1865	1704	277	8125

Overview

Enrique Fernández-Caldas is affiliated with the University of South Florida in the United States. Their primary research field is Medicine, with a specialized focus on Immunology and Allergy, as well as related subfields including Physiology and Dermatology. The body of work contributes to a deeper understanding of allergic diseases and immune responses.

The scientist's research topics cover a range of allergy-related conditions and mechanisms, reflecting an emphasis on clinical and immunological aspects. Key topics include:

Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
Insect and Pesticide Research

Frequent publication venues where Enrique Fernández-Caldas has contributed include:

World Allergy Organization Journal
Molecular Immunology
Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice

Enrique Fernández-Caldas has collaborated repeatedly with several colleagues, indicating active participation in a network of researchers focused on allergy and immunology. Frequent coauthors include:

Leonardo Puerta
José Luis Subiza
María Luisa Somoza
Laura Martín-Pedraza
Miguel Blanca

Recent published papers demonstrate continued contributions to allergen characterization and immunotherapy. Notable papers include:

"The allergenic activity and clinical impact of individual IgE-antibody binding molecules from indoor allergen sources," 2020, World Allergy Organization Journal
"Oral mite anaphylaxis: who, when, and how?", 2020, Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
"Allergy to fungi: Advances in the understanding of fungal allergens," 2023, Molecular Immunology
"Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous immunotherapy with a mixture of glutaraldehyde-modified extracts of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, and Blomia tropicalis," 2022, World Allergy Organization Journal
"Blomia tropicalis: A 50-Year History," 2024, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice

Best Publications

Exposure and sensitization to dust mite allergens among asthmatic children in São Paulo, Brazil.

L. K. Arruda;M. C. Rizzo;M. D. Chapman;E. Fernandez-Caldas

243
Citations
Chicken serum albumin (Gal d 5*) is a partially heat-labile inhalant and food allergen implicated in the bird-egg syndrome.

S Quirce;F Marañón;A Umpiérrez;M de las Heras

238
Citations
Identification of Der p 23, a Peritrophin-like Protein, as a New Major Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus Allergen Associated with the Peritrophic Matrix of Mite Fecal Pellets

Margit Weghofer;Monika Grote;Yvonne Resch;Anne Casset

234
Citations
Endotoxin exposure and symptoms in asthmatic children.

M. Cândida Rizzo;Charles K. Naspitz;Enrique Fernández-Caldas;Richard F. Lockey

232
Citations
Serum IgE and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

David N. Wright;Robert P. Nelson;Dennis K. Ledford;Enrique Fernandez-Caldas

184
Citations
Allergen-specific IgE levels and mite allergen exposure in children with acute asthma first seen in an emergency department and in nonasthmatic control subjects

Robert P. Nelson;Roberto DiNicolo;Enrique Fernández-Caldas;Mitchell J. Seleznick

180
Citations
Sensitization to Blomia tropicalis in patients with asthma and identification of allergen Blo t 5.

L. K. Arruda;L. D. Vailes;T. A. E. Platts-Mills;E. Fernandez-Caldas

160
Citations
Mite-contaminated foods as a cause of anaphylaxis.

Mario Sanchez-Borges;Arnaldo Capriles-Hulett;Enrique Fernandez-Caldas;Raul Suarez-Chacon

156
Citations
International consensus (ICON) on: clinical consequences of mite hypersensitivity, a global problem.

Mario Sánchez-Borges;Enrique Fernandez-Caldas;Wayne R. Thomas;Martin D. Chapman

142
Citations
Novel vaccines targeting dendritic cells by coupling allergoids to nonoxidized mannan enhance allergen uptake and induce functional regulatory T cells through programmed death ligand 1

Sofía Sirvent;Irene Soria;Cristina Cirauqui;Bárbara Cases

139
Citations
Allergenicity of the mite, Blomia tropicalis

Larry G. Arlian;DiAnn L. Vyszenski-Moher;Enrique Fernandez-Caldas

138
Citations
Successful management of mite-allergic asthma with modified extracts of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study

José-Carlos García-Robaina;Inmaculada Sánchez;Fernando de la Torre;Enrique Fernández-Caldas

138
Citations
Characterization of Der p 21, a new important allergen derived from the gut of house dust mites*

M Weghofer;Y Dall'Antonia;M Grote;Angelika Stöcklinger

129
Citations
Molecular Cloning of Paramyosin, a New Allergen of Anisakis simplex

Julián Pérez-Pérez;Enrique Fernández-Caldas;Francisco Marañón;Joaquín Sastre

124
Citations
Identification and purification of an important cross-reactive allergen from American (Periplaneta americana) and German (Blattella germanica) cockroach

Carsten Schou;Peter Lind;Enrique Fernandez-Caldas;Richard F. Lockey

123
Citations
Anaphylaxis from ingestion of mites: pancake anaphylaxis.

Mario Sánchez-Borges;Raúl Suárez Chacón;Arnaldo Capriles-Hulett;Fernán Caballero-Fonseca

117
Citations
A double-blind, placebo-controlled oral challenge study with lyophilized larvae and antigen of the fish parasite, Anisakis simplex.

J. Sastre;M. Lluch-Bernal;S. Quirce;I. Arrieta

110
Citations
House dust mite allergy in Florida. Mite survey in households of mite-sensitive individuals in Tampa, Florida.

Enrique Fernández-Caldas;Roger W. Fox;Gerald A. Bucholtz;Walter L. Trudeau

106
Citations
Mites and Allergy

Enrique Fernández-Caldas;Leonardo Puerta;Luis Caraballo

106
Citations
Allergy to kiwi ☆: A double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge study in patients from a birch-free area

Ana Alemán;Joaquín Sastre;Santiago Quirce;Manuel de las Heras

104
Citations
Sensitization to Blomia tropicalis and Lepidoglyphus destructor in Dermatophagoides spp-allergic individuals

Leonardo Puerta Llerena;Enrique Fernández-Caldas;Luis R.Caraballo Gracia;Richard F. Lockey

102
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard F. Lockey University of South Florida

Luis Caraballo University of Cartagena

Mario Sánchez-Borges Central University of Venezuela

Joaquín Sastre Instituto de Salud Carlos III

Larry G. Arlian Wright State University

Rudolf Valenta Medical University of Vienna

Santiago Quirce Hospital Universitario La Paz

Martin D. Chapman University of Virginia

Susanne Vrtala Medical University of Vienna

Oscar Palomares Complutense University of Madrid

External Links

Personal website of Enrique Fernández-Caldas

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