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João A. Queiroz

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
59
Citations
12268
World Ranking
12547
National Ranking
50

João A. Queiroz publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 310 publications — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

João A. Queiroz 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 João A. Queiroz sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 59 D-Index — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

João A. Queiroz is affiliated with the University of Beira Interior in Portugal and has a research focus within the broader domain of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. Their work encompasses several specialized subfields, including Molecular Biology, Genetics, Neurology, Biomaterials, and Ecology.

The researcher's recent publication record features studies spanning molecular and biomedical topics. Notable papers include:

  • G-quadruplex, Friend or Foe: The Role of the G-quartet in Anticancer Strategies (2020) in Trends in Molecular Medicine
  • Non-coding RNAs: Emerging from the discovery to therapeutic applications (2021) in Biochemical Pharmacology
  • Minicircle DNA: The Future for DNA-Based Vectors? (2020) in Trends in Biotechnology
  • Phthalocyanines for G-quadruplex aptamers binding (2020) in Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Characterization of a Parkinson's disease rat model using an upgraded paraquat exposure paradigm (2020) in European Journal of Neuroscience

The scientist has frequently collaborated with a consistent group of coauthors, including Ângela Sousa, Fani Sousa, Ana M. Almeida, Joana F. A. Valente, and Carla Cruz. These collaborations suggest an active research network contributing to various biomedical and molecular biology topics.

Their work has appeared multiple times in journals such as Pharmaceuticals, Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Journal of Chromatography A, Journal of Molecular Liquids, and International Journal of Molecular Sciences. These venues reflect concentrations on pharmaceutical sciences, nucleic acid research, and analytical chemistry related to molecular liquids.

Research topics addressed by João A. Queiroz cover a range of areas with particular focus on:

  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Virus-based gene therapy research
  • Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
  • DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
  • Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Ionic liquids properties and applications

This profile indicates a researcher engaged in interdisciplinary approaches spanning genetics, molecular biology, and neurological disease research, with frequent contributions to both experimental and applied biosciences. The concentration of publications and collaborations shows a sustained effort in advancing understanding in gene delivery methods, nucleic acid chemistry, and disease modeling.

Best Publications

  • Hydrophobic interaction chromatography of proteins.

    J.A. Queiroz;C.T. Tomaz;J.M.S. Cabral

  • The influence of culture conditions on mycelial structure and cellulase production by Trichoderma reesei Rut C-30.

    F.C. Domingues;J.A. Queiroz;J.M.S. Cabral;L.P. Fonseca

  • Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) essential oil: its antibacterial activity and mode of action evaluated by flow cytometry.

    Filomena Silva;Susana Ferreira;João A. Queiroz;Fernanda C. Domingues

  • Response surface optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis of Cistus ladanifer and Cytisus striatus for bioethanol production

    Susana Ferreira;Ana P. Duarte;Maria H.L. Ribeiro;João A. Queiroz

  • Purification of a cystic fibrosis plasmid vector for gene therapy using hydrophobic interaction chromatography.

    M. M. Diogo;J. A. Queiroz;G. A. Monteiro;G. A. Monteiro;S. A. M. Martins;S. A. M. Martins

  • Chromatography of plasmid DNA.

    M.M. Diogo;J.A. Queiroz;D.M.F. Prazeres

  • Antimicrobial activity and effects of resveratrol on human pathogenic bacteria

    Luísa Paulo;Susana Ferreira;Eugenia Gallardo;João António Queiroz

  • Evaluating metabolic stress and plasmid stability in plasmid DNA production by Escherichia coli.

    Filomena Silva;João A. Queiroz;Fernanda C. Domingues

  • G-quadruplex, Friend or Foe: The Role of the G-quartet in Anticancer Strategies.

    Josué Carvalho;Jean-Louis Mergny;Gilmar F. Salgado;João A. Queiroz

  • The role of alternative specimens in toxicological analysis

    Eugenia Gallardo;João Queiroz

  • Insights in the pathogenesis and resistance of Arcobacter: A review

    Susana Ferreira;João A Queiroz;Mónica Oleastro;Fernanda C Domingues

  • Affinity chromatography approaches to overcome the challenges of purifying plasmid DNA.

    Fani Sousa;Duarte M.F. Prazeres;João A. Queiroz

  • Bacteriocin production of the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus KS400.

    C. Gaspar;G. G. Donders;R. Palmeira-de-Oliveira;J. A. Queiroz

  • Bacteriostatic versus bactericidal activity of ciprofloxacin in Escherichia coli assessed by flow cytometry using a novel far-red dye.

    Filomena Silva;Olga Lourenço;João A Queiroz;Fernanda C Domingues

  • Studies on the chromatographic fractionation of Trichoderma reesei cellulases by hydrophobic interaction

    Cândida T Tomaz;João A Queiroz

  • Assessment of purity and quantification of plasmid DNA in process solutions using high-performance hydrophobic interaction chromatography.

    M.M. Diogo;J.A. Queiroz;D.M.F. Prazeres

  • Genetic diversity, antibiotic resistance and biofilm-forming ability of Arcobacter butzleri isolated from poultry and environment from a Portuguese slaughterhouse

    Susana Ferreira;Maria J. Fraqueza;João A. Queiroz;Fernanda C. Domingues

  • Improvement of transfection efficiency by using supercoiled plasmid DNA purified with arginine affinity chromatography

    Fani Sousa;Duarte M. F. Prazeres;João A. Queiroz

  • Minicircle DNA vectors for gene therapy: advances and applications.

    Vítor Gaspar;Duarte de Melo-Diogo;Elisabete Costa;André Moreira

  • Selective purification of supercoiled plasmid DNA from clarified cell lysates with a single histidine–agarose chromatography step

    Fani Sousa;Sindélia Freitas;Adriano R. Azzoni;Duarte Miguel F. Prazeres

Frequent Co-Authors

Patricia N R Pereira
Patricia N R Pereira University of Florida Health
Ilídio J. Correia
Ilídio J. Correia University of Beira Interior
Jean-Louis Mergny
Jean-Louis Mergny Inserm
Chantal Pichon
Chantal Pichon University of Orléans
Acácio Gonçalves Rodrigues
Acácio Gonçalves Rodrigues University of Porto
Leif Bülow
Leif Bülow Lund University
Cidália Pina-Vaz
Cidália Pina-Vaz FASTinov
João F. Mano
João F. Mano University of Aveiro
Joaquim M. S. Cabral
Joaquim M. S. Cabral Instituto Superior Técnico
Patrício Soares-da-Silva
Patrício Soares-da-Silva Bial (Portugal)

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