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Gérard Torpier

Gérard Torpier

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
53
Citations
12476
World Ranking
16021
National Ranking
661

Overview

Gérard Torpier is affiliated with the Institut Pasteur in France and contributes to the fields of Immunology and Microbiology as well as Medicine. Their work focuses on core subfields such as Immunology and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.

The scientist's research primarily revolves around topics related to cardiovascular and metabolic health. These include:

  • Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

Gérard Torpier has coauthored research with several colleagues, indicating collaboration within their scientific community. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Hafid Mezdour
  • Guilhem Larigauderie
  • Graciela Castro
  • Jamila Fruchart
  • Maxime Nowak

Their publication record includes work in specialized research venues. One notable publication venue is UNC Libraries, where they have contributed at least one paper.

One of their recent publications is titled "Characterization of a new mouse model for human apolipoprotein A-I/C-III/A-IV deficiency", published in 2021 in UNC Libraries. This work adds to the understanding of protein deficiencies relevant to cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

Best Publications

  • PPARgamma activation primes human monocytes into alternative M2 macrophages with anti-inflammatory properties.

    M. Amine Bouhlel;M. Amine Bouhlel;M. Amine Bouhlel;Bruno Derudas;Bruno Derudas;Bruno Derudas;Elena Rigamonti;Elena Rigamonti;Elena Rigamonti;Rébecca Dièvart;Rébecca Dièvart;Rébecca Dièvart

  • Activation-induced death by apoptosis in CD4+ T cells from human immunodeficiency virus-infected asymptomatic individuals.

    H Groux;G Torpier;D Monté;Y Mouton

  • A New Function for the LDL Receptor: Transcytosis of LDL across the Blood-Brain Barrier

    Bénédicte Dehouck;Laurence Fenart;Marie-Pierre Dehouck;Annick Pierce

  • The Farnesoid X Receptor Modulates Adiposity and Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity in Mice

    Bertrand Cariou;Bertrand Cariou;Bertrand Cariou;Kirsten Van Harmelen;Kirsten Van Harmelen;Kirsten Van Harmelen;Daniel Duran-Sandoval;Daniel Duran-Sandoval;Daniel Duran-Sandoval;Theo H. Van Dijk

  • In vitro model for evaluating drug transport across the blood–brain barrier

    R Cecchelli;B Dehouck;L Descamps;L Fenart;L Fenart

  • Reduction of atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E knockout mice by activation of the retinoid X receptor

    Thierry Claudel;Mark D. Leibowitz;Catherine Fiévet;Anne Tailleux

  • Involvement of immunoglobulin E in the secretory processes of alveolar macrophages from asthmatic patients.

    M Joseph;A B Tonnel;G Torpier;A Capron

  • Interleukin 5 messenger RNA expression by eosinophils in the intestinal mucosa of patients with coeliac disease.

    P Desreumaux;A Janin;J F Colombel;L Prin

  • Molecular characterization of a 23-kilodalton major antigen secreted by Toxoplasma gondii.

    M F Cesbron-Delauw;B Guy;G Torpier;R J Pierce

  • Fc receptors for IgE on human and rat eosinophils.

    M Capron;A Capron;J P Dessaint;G Torpier

  • Reduction of Atherosclerosis by the Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor α Agonist Fenofibrate in Mice

    Hélène Duez;Yu-Sheng Chao;Melba Hernandez;Gérard Torpier

  • Exposure of tumor necrosis factor-alpha to luminal membrane of bovine brain capillary endothelial cells cocultured with astrocytes induces a delayed increase of permeability and cytoplasmic stress fiber formation of actin.

    M A Deli;L Descamps;M P Dehouck;R Cecchelli

  • PPARα inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation underlying intimal hyperplasia by inducing the tumor suppressor p16INK4a

    Florence Gizard;Carole Amant;Olivier Barbier;Stefano Bellosta

  • Receptor-Mediated Transcytosis of Transferrin through Blood-Brain Barrier Endothelial Cells

    Laurence Descamps;Marie-Pierre Dehouck;Gérard Torpier;Roméo Cecchelli

  • The glutathione transferase activity and tissue distribution of a cloned Mr28K protective antigen of Schistosoma mansoni.

    J. B. Taylor;A. Vidal;G. Torpier;D. J. Meyer

  • Proteolytic cleavage of IgG bound to the Fc receptor of Schistosoma mansoni schistosomula

    C. Auriault;M.A. Ouaissi;G. Torpier;H. Eisen

  • Toxoplasma gondii: characterization and localization of antigens secreted from tachyzoites.

    Haleh Charif;Françoise Darcy;Gérard Torpier;Marie-France Cesbron-Delauw

  • Eosinophil-dependent cytotoxicity in rat schistosomiasis. Involvement of IgG2a antibody and role of mast cells.

    Monique Capron;A. Capron;G. Torpier;H. Bazin

  • Freeze fracture study of the pellicle of an eimerian sporozoite (Protozoa, Coccidia).

    J.F. Dubremetz;J.F. Dubremetz;G. Torpier;G. Torpier

  • Receptor for IgG(Fc) and human β2-microglobulin on S. mansoni schistosomula

    G. Torpier;A. Capron;M. A. Ouaissi

Frequent Co-Authors

André Capron
André Capron Institut Pasteur
Bart Staels
Bart Staels University of Lille
Jean-Charles Fruchart
Jean-Charles Fruchart Institut Pasteur
Monique Capron
Monique Capron University of Lille
Catherine Fievet
Catherine Fievet Institut Pasteur
Roméo Cecchelli
Roméo Cecchelli Artois University
Jean-Frederic Colombel
Jean-Frederic Colombel Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Marie-France Cesbron-Delauw
Marie-France Cesbron-Delauw Grenoble Alpes University
Folkert Kuipers
Folkert Kuipers University Medical Center Groningen
Raymond J. Pierce
Raymond J. Pierce University of Lille

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