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Francesco Squadrito

Francesco Squadrito

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
82
Citations
25457
World Ranking
16084
National Ranking
636

Francesco Squadrito publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Francesco Squadrito sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 493 publications — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Francesco Squadrito D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Francesco Squadrito sits on this spectrum.

70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 82 D-Index — 21st percentile

21% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Overview

Francesco Squadrito is affiliated with the University of Messina in Italy. Their research spans multiple disciplines within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology with significant contributions to the literature in these areas.

Their recent publications address diverse biomedical topics and include the following papers:

  • The Role of NLRP3 Inflammasome in the Pathogenesis of Traumatic Brain Injury, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • β-Caryophyllene Inhibits Cell Proliferation through a Direct Modulation of CB2 Receptors in Glioblastoma Cells, 2020, Cancers
  • Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Update of the Pharmacological Treatment, 2023, Biomedicines
  • Protective Effects of Myo-Inositol and Selenium on Cadmium-Induced Thyroid Toxicity in Mice, 2020, Nutrients
  • β-Caryophyllene Reduces the Inflammatory Phenotype of Periodontal Cells by Targeting CB2 Receptors, 2020, Biomedicines

Their collaboration network includes frequent co-authors such as:

  • Natasha Irrera
  • Giovanni Pallio
  • Domenica Altavilla
  • Alessandra Bitto
  • Letteria Minutoli

Squadrito has published extensively in the following journals:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (14 publications)
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology (12 publications)
  • Biomedicines (6 publications)
  • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy (6 publications)
  • Pharmaceuticals (4 publications)

The primary fields of study for Squadrito's research encompass Medicine with 120 publications and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology with 44 publications.

Within these, subfields include:

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (19 publications)
  • Molecular Biology (18 publications)
  • Pharmacology (13 publications)
  • Physiology (13 publications)
  • Surgery (11 publications)

The main topics addressed in their work are:

  • Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
  • Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Melanin and Skin Pigmentation
  • Estrogen and Related Hormone Effects
  • Inflammasome and Immune Disorders
  • Oral Health in Cancer Treatment

Best Publications

  • Oxidative Stress: Harms and Benefits for Human Health

    Gabriele Pizzino;Natasha Irrera;Mariapaola Cucinotta;Giovanni Pallio

  • Effects of the Phytoestrogen Genistein on Bone Metabolism in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Trial

    Herbert Marini;Letteria Minutoli;Francesca Polito;Alessandra Bitto

  • ROS-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Brain, Heart, Kidney, and Testis Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

    Letteria Minutoli;Domenico Puzzolo;Mariagrazia Rinaldi;Natasha Irrera

  • Inhibition of Lipid Peroxidation Restores Impaired Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression and Stimulates Wound Healing and Angiogenesis in the Genetically Diabetic Mouse

    Domenica Altavilla;Antonino Saitta;Domenico Cucinotta;Mariarosaria Galeano

  • The effect of the phytoestrogen genistein on plasma nitric oxide concentrations, endothelin-1 levels and endothelium dependent vasodilation in postmenopausal women.

    Francesco Squadrito;Domenica Altavilla;Nunziata Morabito;Alessandra Crisafulli

  • Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on Effects of Raloxifene and Hormone Replacement Therapy on Plasma NO Concentrations, Endothelin-1 Levels, and Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation in Postmenopausal Women

    Antonino Saitta;Domenica Altavilla;Domenico Cucinotta;Nunziata Morabito

  • Genistein supplementation and estrogen replacement therapy improve endothelial dysfunction induced by ovariectomy in rats

    Francesco Squadrito;Domenica Altavilla;Giovanni Squadrito;Antonino Saitta

  • Effects of the Phytoestrogen Genistein on Some Predictors of Cardiovascular Risk in Osteopenic, Postmenopausal Women: A Two-Year Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

    Marco Atteritano;Herbert Marini;Letteria Minutoli;Francesca Polito

  • Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Stimulates Angiogenesis and Wound Healing in the Genetically Diabetic Mouse

    Mariarosaria Galeano;Domenica Altavilla;Domenico Cucinotta;Giuseppina T. Russo

  • Effect of genistein on endothelial function in postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study.

    Francesco Squadrito;Domenica Altavilla;Alessandra Crisafulli;Antonino Saitta

  • Breast Safety and Efficacy of Genistein Aglycone for Postmenopausal Bone Loss: A Follow-Up Study

    Herbert Marini;Alessandra Bitto;Domenica Altavilla;Bruce P. Burnett

  • Effects of genistein on hot flushes in early postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind EPT- and placebo-controlled study.

    Alessandra Crisafulli;Herbert Marini;Alessandra Bitto;Domenica Altavilla

  • Recombinant AAV vector encoding human VEGF165 enhances wound healing.

    B Deodato;B Deodato;N Arsic;L Zentilin;M Galeano

  • Nuclear factor kappa-B blockade reduces skeletal muscle degeneration and enhances muscle function in Mdx mice.

    Sonia Messina;Alessandra Bitto;M'hammed Aguennouz;Letteria Minutoli

  • Adeno-associated viral vector-mediated human vascular endothelial growth factor gene transfer stimulates angiogenesis and wound healing in the genetically diabetic mouse.

    M. Galeano;B. Deodato;D. Altavilla;D. Cucinotta

  • Recombinant human erythropoietin improves angiogenesis and wound healing in experimental burn wounds.

    Mariarosaria Galeano;Domenica Altavilla;Alessandra Bitto;Letteria Minutoli

  • Simvastatin enhances VEGF production and ameliorates impaired wound healing in experimental diabetes

    Alessandra Bitto;Letteria Minutoli;Domenica Altavilla;Francesca Polito

  • Activation of an efferent cholinergic pathway produces strong protection against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.

    Chiara Mioni;Carla Bazzani;Daniela Giuliani;Domenica Altavilla

  • Effects of the phytoestrogen genistein on hot flushes, endometrium, and vaginal epithelium in postmenopausal women: a 1-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

    Rosario D'Anna;Maria Letizia Cannata;Marco Atteritano;Francesco Cancellieri

  • Genistein in the metabolic syndrome: results of a randomized clinical trial.

    Francesco Squadrito;Herbert Marini;Alessandra Bitto;Domenica Altavilla

Frequent Co-Authors

Achille P. Caputi
Achille P. Caputi University of Messina
Mauro Giacca
Mauro Giacca King's College London
Federico Bussolino
Federico Bussolino University of Turin
Giuseppe Anastasi
Giuseppe Anastasi University of Pisa
Basilia Zingarelli
Basilia Zingarelli Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Lorena Zentilin
Lorena Zentilin International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Perry V. Halushka
Perry V. Halushka Medical University of South Carolina

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