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Krešimir Pavelić

Krešimir Pavelić

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
57
Citations
10052
World Ranking
13992
National Ranking
4

Krešimir Pavelić 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 Krešimir Pavelić sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 427 publications — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Krešimir Pavelić 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 Krešimir Pavelić 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: 57 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Overview

Krešimir Pavelić is affiliated with the University of Rijeka in Croatia and has contributed extensively to research in medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their work spans a variety of topics, including molecular biology, organic chemistry, infectious diseases, oncology, and oral surgery.

The scientist's research focuses on several main topics, such as:

  • Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
  • Dental materials and restorations
  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Click Chemistry and Applications
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery

They have published multiple articles in journals including Molecules, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Science, Art and Religion., Frontiers in Medicine, and Journal of Functional Biomaterials. The frequency of publications highlights their recurring contributions, particularly to Molecules and the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Krešimir Pavelić include:

  • Nanoparticles in Medicine: Current Status in Cancer Treatment (2023), International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Effects of Zeolite as a Drug Delivery System on Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review (2021), Molecules
  • Fighting Cancer with Bacteria and Their Toxins (2021), International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Antimicrobial and Mechanical Effects of Zeolite Use in Dental Materials: A Systematic Review (2021), Acta Stomatologica Croatica
  • Treatment of osteoporosis with a modified zeolite shows beneficial effects in an osteoporotic rat model and a human clinical trial (2020), Experimental Biology and Medicine

Krešimir Pavelić frequently collaborates with a set of co-authors, which include Sandra Kraljević Pavelić, Füsun Özer, Jessica Hao, Dragan Trivanović, and Željka Peršurić.

Among honors, Krešimir Pavelić holds memberships in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts as well as the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).

Best Publications

  • Novel Cyano- and Amidino-Substituted Derivatives of Styryl-2-Benzimidazoles and Benzimidazo[1,2-a]quinolines. Synthesis, Photochemical Synthesis, DNA Binding, and Antitumor Evaluation, Part 3

    Marijana Hranjec;Marijeta Kralj;Ivo Piantanida;Mirela Sedić

  • The expression of p185(HER-2/neu) correlates with the stage of disease and survival in colorectal cancer.

    S Kapitanovic;S Radosevic;M Kapitanovic;S Andelinovic

  • Synthesis, antiviral and antitumor activity of 2-substituted-5-amidino-benzimidazoles

    Kristina Starčević;Marijeta Kralj;Katja Ester;Ivan Sabol

  • Biological and therapeutic effects of ortho-silicic acid and some ortho-silicic acid-releasing compounds: New perspectives for therapy

    Lela Munjas Jurkić;Ivica Cepanec;Sandra Kraljević Pavelić;Krešimir Pavelić

  • Evidence for a role of EGF receptor in the progression of human lung carcinoma

    Pavelic K;Banjac Z;Pavelic J;Spaventi S

  • Critical Review on Zeolite Clinoptilolite Safety and Medical Applications in vivo

    Sandra Kraljević Pavelić;Jasmina Simović Medica;Darko Gumbarević;Ana Filošević

  • Comparison of five different polymerase chain reaction methods for detection of human papillomavirus in cervical cell specimens.

    Koraljka Husnjak;Magdalena Grce;Lada Magdić;Krešimir Pavelić

  • Metastasis: new perspectives on an old problem.

    Sandra Kraljevic Pavelic;Mirela Sedic;Hrvojka Bosnjak;Sime Spaventi

  • Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and antiproliferative evaluation in vitro of novel Schiff bases related to benzimidazoles.

    Marijana Hranjec;Kristina Starčević;Sandra Kraljević Pavelić;Pero Lučin

  • Immunostimulatory effect of natural clinoptilolite as a possible mechanism of its antimetastatic ability

    K. Pavelic;M. Katic;V. Sverko;T. Marotti

  • Novel Amidino-Substituted Thienyl- and Furylvinylbenzimidazole: Derivatives and Their Photochemical Conversion into Corresponding Diazacyclopenta[c]fluorenes. Synthesis, Interactions with DNA and RNA, and Antitumor Evaluation. 4

    Marijana Hranjec;Ivo Piantanida;Marijeta Kralj;Lidija Šuman

  • CIN85 Associates with Multiple Effectors Controlling Intracellular Trafficking of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors

    Katarzyna Kowanetz;Katarzyna Kowanetz;Koraljka Husnjak;Daniela Höller;Marcin Kowanetz

  • Anticancer and antioxidative effects of micronized zeolite clinoptilolite.

    Neven Zarkovic;Kamelija Zarkovic;Marijeta Kralj;Suzana Borovic

  • Novel cyano- and amidinobenzothiazole derivatives: synthesis, antitumor evaluation, and X-ray and quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) analysis.

    Irena Ćaleta;Marijeta Kralj;Marko Marjanović;Branimir Bertoša

  • Molecular mechanisms of anticancer activity of natural dietetic products.

    M. Colic;K. Pavelic

  • Novel 1,2,4-triazole and imidazole derivatives of l-ascorbic and imino-ascorbic acid: Synthesis, anti-HCV and antitumor activity evaluations

    Karlo Wittine;Maja Stipković Babić;Damjan Makuc;Janez Plavec

  • Accelerating drug discovery

    Sandra Kraljevic;Peter J Stambrook;Kresimir Pavelic

  • Gastric cancer: the role of insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF 2) and its receptors (IGF 1R and M6-P/IGF 2R).

    Krešimir Pavelić;Toni Kolak;Sanja Kapitanović;Senka Radošević

  • Detection of Helicobacter pylori in various oral lesions by nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

    Marinka Mravak-Stipetić;Koraljka Gall-Trošelj;Josip Lukač;Zvonimir Kusić

  • Novel cyano- and amidino-substituted derivatives of thieno[2,3-b]- and thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2-carboxanilides and thieno[3',2':4,5]thieno- and thieno[2',3':4,5]thieno [2,3-c]quinolones: synthesis, photochemical synthesis, DNA binding, and antitumor evaluation.

    Ivana Jarak;Marijeta Kralj;Ivo Piantanida;Lidija Šuman

Frequent Co-Authors

Jan Balzarini
Jan Balzarini KU Leuven
Erik De Clercq
Erik De Clercq Rega Institute for Medical Research
Robert Snoeck
Robert Snoeck KU Leuven
Peter J. Stambrook
Peter J. Stambrook University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Lieve Naesens
Lieve Naesens Rega Institute for Medical Research
Ivan Dikic
Ivan Dikic Goethe University Frankfurt
Alexander Enk
Alexander Enk Heidelberg University
Masutaka Furue
Masutaka Furue Kyushu University

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