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Krister Kristensson

Krister Kristensson

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Biology and Biochemistry
Sweden
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
80
Citations
19011
World Ranking
4161
National Ranking
63

Medicine

D-Index
81
Citations
19122
World Ranking
16818
National Ranking
317

Krister Kristensson 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 Krister Kristensson sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 362 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Krister Kristensson 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 Krister Kristensson 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: 80 D-Index — 80th percentile

80% 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

  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Sweden Leader Award

Overview

Krister Kristensson is affiliated with the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Their research spans multiple fields, predominantly within medicine and biochemistry with a focus on molecular biology and infectious diseases.

The scientist has contributed to the understanding of several key topics, including:

  • Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
  • Prion Diseases and Protein Misfolding
  • Trace Elements in Health
  • Mosquito-borne Diseases and Control
  • Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Kristensson's publication record includes work published in notable venues such as:

  • Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

One of the recent papers authored by Kristensson is titled "NMDA Receptor and L-Type Calcium Channel Modulate Prion Formation", published in 2020 in Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology.

Frequent collaborators in their research include:

  • Marco Zattoni
  • Chiara Garrovo
  • Elena Xerxa
  • Giada Spigolon
  • Gilberto Fisone

Their research interests reflect an integration of multiple scientific disciplines, positioning their work at the intersection of molecular biology, infectious disease pathology, and neurological processes related to prion diseases.

Their contributions to the field of medicine include studies on public health concerns, environmental and occupational health aspects, as well as nutrition and dietetics. This multidisciplinary approach supports a diverse portfolio of research activities linking molecular mechanisms to broader health issues.

Best Publications

  • Fatty acid composition of brain phospholipids in aging and in Alzheimer’s disease

    M. Söderberg;C. Edlund;K. Kristensson;G. Dallner

  • Retrograde axonal transport of protein

    Krister Kristensson;Yngve Olsson

  • Axonal uptake and retrograde transport of exogenous proteins in the hypoglossal nerve.

    Krister Kristensson;Yngve Olsson;Johan Sjöstrand

  • Lipid Compositions of Different Regions of the Human Brain During Aging

    M. Söderberg;C. Edlund;K. Kristensson;G. Dallner

  • Infections in the CNS during childhood and the risk of subsequent psychotic illness: a cohort study of more than one million Swedish subjects.

    Christina Dalman;Peter Allebeck;David Gunnell;Glyn Harrison

  • Lipid Composition in Different Regions of the Brain in Alzheimer's Disease/Senile Dementia of Alzheimer's Type

    M Söderberg;C Edlund;I Alafuzoff;K Kristensson

  • Spread of herpes simplex virus in peripheral nerves.

    Krister Kristensson;Erik Lycke;Johan Sjöstrand

  • The perineurium as a diffusion barrier to protein tracers. Differences between mature and immature animals.

    Krister Kristensson;Yngve Olsson

  • Uptake and retrograde axonal transport of peroxidase in hypoglossal neurons. Electron microscopical localization in the neuronal perikaryon.

    Krister Kristensson;Yngve Olsson

  • Uptake and Transport of Herpes Simplex Virus in Neurites of Rat Dorsal Root Ganglia Cells in Culture

    Erik Lycke;Krister Kristensson;Bo Svennerholm;Anders Vahlne

  • Differential susceptibilities of mice genomically deleted of CD4 and CD8 to infections with Trypanosoma cruzi or Trypanosoma brucei.

    M E Rottenberg;M Bakhiet;T Olsson;K Kristensson

  • Neuritic Transport of Herpes Simplex Virus in Rat Sensory Neurons in vitro. Effects of Substances Interacting with Microtubular Function and Axonal Flow [Nocodazole, Taxol and Erythro-9-3-(2-hydroxynonyl)adenine]

    Krister Kristensson;Erik Lycke;Matias Röyttä;Bo Svennerholm

  • Retrograde transport of horseradish peroxidase in transected axons. 3. Entry into injured axons and subsequent localization in perikaryon

    Krister Kristensson;Yngve Olsson

  • Gamma-interferon-like immunoreactivity in axotomized rat motor neurons

    Tomas Olsson;Krister Kristensson;Ake Ljungdahl;Jan Maehlen

  • Role of Flagellin and the Two-Component CheA/CheY System of Listeria monocytogenes in Host Cell Invasion and Virulence

    Lone Dons;Emma Eriksson;Yuxuan Jin;Martin E. Rottenberg

  • African trypanosome infections of the nervous system: parasite entry and effects on sleep and synaptic functions

    Krister Kristensson;Mikael Nygård;Giuseppe Bertini;Marina Bentivoglio

  • Retrograde transport of horseradish peroxidase in transected axons. 1. Time relationships between transport and induction of chromatolysis.

    Krister Kristensson;Yngve Olsson

  • CD8 is critically involved in lymphocyte activation by a T. brucei brucei-released molecule

    Tomas Olsson;Moiz Bakhiet;Bo Höjeberg;Åke Ljungdahl

  • Spread of Trypanosoma brucei to the nervous system: early attack on circumventricular organs and sensory ganglia.

    M. Schultzberg;M. Ambatsis;E.-B. Samuelsson;K. Kristensson

  • Bidirectional activating signals between Trypanosoma brucei and CD8+ T cells: A trypanosome-released factor triggers interferon-γ production that stimulates parasite growth

    Tomas Olsson;Moiz Bakhiet;Conny Edlund;Bo Höjeberg

Frequent Co-Authors

Marina Bentivoglio
Marina Bentivoglio University of Verona
Erling Norrby
Erling Norrby Karolinska Institute
Tomas Olsson
Tomas Olsson Karolinska Institute
Martin E. Rottenberg
Martin E. Rottenberg Karolinska Institute
Yngve Olsson
Yngve Olsson Uppsala University
Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren
Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren Karolinska Institute
Lars Klareskog
Lars Klareskog Karolinska Institute
Brita Robertson
Brita Robertson Karolinska Institute
Åke Ljungdahl
Åke Ljungdahl Karolinska Institute
Philippe Büscher
Philippe Büscher Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp

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