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Gérard Torpier

Gérard Torpier

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

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

Gérard Torpier publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gérard Torpier sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 127 publications — 15th percentile

15% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Gérard Torpier D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gérard Torpier sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 53 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

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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