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Gerhard Wiche

Max F. Perutz Laboratories
Austria

D-Index & Metrics D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines.

Discipline name Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking

Biology and Biochemistry D-index 74 Citations 15,237 196 World Ranking 3590 National Ranking 28

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study Gerhard Wiche is best known for:

Gene
Amino acid
Actin

Gerhard Wiche performs integrative study on Cytoskeleton and Actin in his works. In his research, he undertakes multidisciplinary study on Actin and Plectin. His multidisciplinary approach integrates Plectin and Vimentin in his work. In most of his Vimentin studies, his work intersects topics such as Immunology. His study brings together the fields of Neurofilament and Immunology. He applies his multidisciplinary studies on Neurofilament and Keratin in his research. His multidisciplinary approach integrates Keratin and Protein filament in his work. His multidisciplinary approach integrates Protein filament and Cytoskeleton in his work. In his works, he conducts interdisciplinary research on Intermediate filament and Epidermolysis bullosa simplex.

His most cited work include:

Accumulation of abnormally phosphorylated τ precedes the formation of neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease (741 citations)
Role of plectin in cytoskeleton organization and dynamics (357 citations)
Cloning and sequencing of rat plectin indicates a 466-kD polypeptide chain with a three-domain structure based on a central alpha-helical coiled coil. (182 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date

In general Electron microscope, his work in Optics is often linked to Biophysics linking many areas of study. As part of his studies on Optics, Gerhard Wiche frequently links adjacent subjects like Electron microscope. In his works, he conducts interdisciplinary research on Biophysics and Genetics. His Gel electrophoresis research extends to the thematically linked field of Genetics. Gerhard Wiche combines Cell biology and Neuroscience in his research. Borrowing concepts from Cell biology, he weaves in ideas under Neuroscience. As part of his studies on Cell, he often connects relevant areas like Intermediate Filament Protein. His study connects Cytoskeleton and Intermediate Filament Protein. Gerhard Wiche combines Cytoskeleton and Gene in his research.

Gerhard Wiche most often published in these fields:

Cell biology (75.76%)
Cell (60.61%)
Biochemistry (60.61%)

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Best Publications

Accumulation of abnormally phosphorylated τ precedes the formation of neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease

C. Bancher;C. Brunner;H. Lassmann;H. Budka.
Brain Research (1989)

944 Citations

Role of Plectin in Cytoskeleton Organization and Dynamics

G. Wiche.
Journal of Cell Science (1998)

518 Citations

Plectin deficiency results in muscular dystrophy with epidermolysis bullosa

F.J.D. Smith;R.A.J. Eady;I.M. Leigh;J.R. McMillan.
Nature Genetics (1996)

443 Citations

Targeted inactivation of plectin reveals essential function in maintaining the integrity of skin, muscle, and heart cytoarchitecture

Kerstin Andrä;Hans Lassmann;Reginald Bittner;Sigrid Shorny.
Genes & Development (1997)

425 Citations

Defective Expression of Plectin/HD1 in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Muscular Dystrophy

Yannick Gache;Stéphane Chavanas;Jean Philippe Lacour;Gerhard Wiche.
Journal of Clinical Investigation (1996)

306 Citations

Not just scaffolding: plectin regulates actin dynamics in cultured cells

Kerstin Andrä;Branislav Nikolic;Markus Stöcher;Detlev Drenckhahn.
Genes & Development (1998)

274 Citations

Linking Integrin α6β4-based Cell Adhesion to the Intermediate Filament Cytoskeleton: Direct Interaction between the β4 Subunit and Plectin at Multiple Molecular Sites

Günther A. Rezniczek;José M. de Pereda;Siegfried Reipert;Gerhard Wiche.
Journal of Cell Biology (1998)

273 Citations

MAP1B is required for axon guidance and Is involved in the development of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Arabella Meixner;Silke Haverkamp;Heinz Wässle;Susanne Führer.
Journal of Cell Biology (2000)

244 Citations

Basic amino acid residue cluster within nuclear targeting sequence motif is essential for cytoplasmic plectin-vimentin network junctions

B Nikolic;E Mac Nulty;B Mir;G Wiche.
Journal of Cell Biology (1996)

232 Citations

Cloning and sequencing of rat plectin indicates a 466-kD polypeptide chain with a three-domain structure based on a central alpha-helical coiled coil.

G Wiche;B Becker;K Luber;G Weitzer.
Journal of Cell Biology (1991)

227 Citations

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