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D-Index
66
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18413
World Ranking
8550
National Ranking
224

Harry J. Wichers 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 Harry J. Wichers sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 287 publications — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Harry J. Wichers 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 Harry J. Wichers sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 66 D-Index — 57th percentile

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

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Overview

Harry J. Wichers is affiliated with Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Their research spans multiple disciplines including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Medicine, and Agricultural and Biological Sciences.

The scientist's work finds a strong focus within key subfields such as Food Science, Molecular Biology, Immunology and Allergy, Immunology, and Nutrition and Dietetics. This multidisciplinary approach underpins their contributions to a variety of topics including Proteins in Food Systems, Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides, Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research, Advanced Glycation End Products research, Infant Nutrition and Health, Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization, and Probiotics and Fermented Foods.

Harry J. Wichers has authored numerous publications, frequently appearing in notable scientific journals. Recurrent publication venues include:

  • Food Chemistry
  • Nutrients
  • Food Hydrocolloids
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Food & Function

Their recent papers demonstrate an interest in the interaction between nutritional factors and physiological responses, with titles such as:

  • "Beyond Heat Stress: Intestinal Integrity Disruption and Mechanism-Based Intervention Strategies" (2020) published in Nutrients
  • "Comparing nutritional and digestibility aspects of sustainable proteins using the INFOGEST digestion protocol" (2021) published in Journal of Functional Foods
  • "Hypoxia and heat stress affect epithelial integrity in a Caco-2/HT-29 co-culture" (2021) published in Scientific Reports
  • "Current Understanding of the Structure and Function of Fungal Immunomodulatory Proteins" (2020) published in Frontiers in Nutrition
  • "The effect of low vs. high temperature dry heating on solubility and digestibility of cow's milk protein" (2020) published in Food Hydrocolloids

Collaborations form a significant part of Wichers' scientific work. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Kasper Hettinga
  • Shanna Bastiaan-Net
  • Tamara Hoppenbrouwers
  • Coen Govers
  • Nicolette W. de Jong

This combination of collaborative partnerships and contributions across diverse fields reflects a comprehensive research profile investigating the molecular and nutritional aspects of food proteins, immune responses, and health-related topics. The extensive publication record and range of specialized subjects indicate an ongoing engagement with evolving challenges in nutrition science and molecular biology.

Best Publications

  • THP-1 cell line: an in vitro cell model for immune modulation approach.

    Wasaporn Chanput;Jurriaan J. Mes;Harry J. Wichers

  • Characterization of the total free radical scavenger capacity of vegetable oils and oil fractions using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical.

    Juan Carlos Espín;Cristina Soler-Rivas;Harry J. Wichers

  • Crystal structure of Agaricus bisporus mushroom tyrosinase: identity of the tetramer subunits and interaction with tropolone.

    Wangsa T. Ismaya;Henriette J. Rozeboom;Amrah Weijn;Jurriaan J. Mes

  • Sequence and structural features of plant and fungal tyrosinases

    C.W.G. van Gelder;W.H. Flurkey;H.J. Wichers

  • OLEUROPEIN AND RELATED COMPOUNDS

    Cristina Soler‐Rivas;Juan Carlos Espín;Harry J Wichers

  • Food processing and allergenicity

    Kitty C.M. Verhoeckx;Yvonne M. Vissers;Joseph L. Baumert;Roland Faludi

  • The Impact of Food Bioactives on Health: in vitro and ex vivo models

    Kitty Verhoeckx;Paul Cotter;Iván López-Expósito;Charlotte Kleiveland

  • Antiinflammatory and immunomodulating properties of fungal metabolites.

    Cristina Lull;Harry J. Wichers;Huub F. J. Savelkoul

  • Anthocyanin-based natural colorants : A new source of antiradical activity for foodstuff

    Juan Carlos Espín;Cristina Soler-Rivas;Harry J. Wichers;Cristina García-Viguera

  • An easy and fast test to compare total free radical scavenger capacity of foodstuffs

    Cristina Soler‐Rivas;Juan Carlos Espín;Harry J. Wichers

  • Caseins and casein hydrolysates. 2. Antioxidative properties and relevance to lipoxygenase inhibition.

    Sandrine G. Rival;Carmen G. Boeriu;Harry J. Wichers

  • Transcription profiles of LPS-stimulated THP-1 monocytes and macrophages: a tool to study inflammation modulating effects of food-derived compounds

    Wasaporn Chanput;Jurriaan Mes;Robert A. M. Vreeburg;Huub F. J. Savelkoul

  • Agaricus bisporus browning: a review

    Sylvie Jolivet;Noël Arpin;Harry J. Wichers;Gérard Pellon

  • Structure and Function of Human Tyrosinase and Tyrosinase-related Proteins

    Xuelei Lai;Harry J. Wichers;Montserrat Soler-Lopez;Bauke W. Dijkstra

  • Novel peptides with tyrosinase inhibitory activity.

    Marloes Schurink;Willem J.H. van Berkel;Harry J. Wichers;Carmen G. Boeriu

  • Characterization of polarized THP-1 macrophages and polarizing ability of LPS and food compounds

    Wasaporn Chanput;Jurriaan J. Mes;Huub F. J. Savelkoul;Harry J. Wichers

  • Caseins and casein hydrolysates. 1. Lipoxygenase inhibitory properties

    Sandrine G. Rival;Silvia Fornaroli;Carmen G. Boeriu;Harry J. Wichers

  • Biochemical and physiological aspects of brown blotch disease of Agaricus bisporus

    C. Soler-Rivas;S. Jolivet;N. Arpin;J.M. Olivier

  • Synthesis of the antioxidant hydroxytyrosol using tyrosinase as biocatalyst.

    Juan Carlos Espin;Cristina Soler-Rivas;Emma Cantos;Francisco A. Tomas-Barberan

  • Structure of Human Tyrosinase Related Protein 1 Reveals a Binuclear Zinc Active Site Important for Melanogenesis.

    Xuelei Lai;Xuelei Lai;Harry J. Wichers;Montserrat Soler-Lopez;Bauke W. Dijkstra

Frequent Co-Authors

Huub F. J. Savelkoul
Huub F. J. Savelkoul Wageningen University & Research
Juan Carlos Espín
Juan Carlos Espín Spanish National Research Council
Johan Garssen
Johan Garssen Utrecht University
Jaap Keijer
Jaap Keijer Wageningen University & Research
André C. Knulst
André C. Knulst Utrecht University
Raymond Pieters
Raymond Pieters Utrecht University
Marcello Iacomini
Marcello Iacomini Federal University of Paraná
Lynn J. Frewer
Lynn J. Frewer Newcastle University
E. N. Clare Mills
E. N. Clare Mills University of Manchester
Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber
Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber Medical University of Vienna

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