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Lane K. Christenson

Lane K. Christenson

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
53
Citations
9017
World Ranking
16278
National Ranking
6739

Lane K. Christenson 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 Lane K. Christenson sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 156 publications — 30th percentile

30% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Lane K. Christenson 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 Lane K. Christenson sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 53 D-Index — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Lane K. Christenson is affiliated with the University of Kansas in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine, with a strong emphasis on molecular biology and reproductive medicine.

Their work has contributed to understanding various aspects of extracellular vesicles and their roles in disease mechanisms, RNA research and splicing, ovarian function and related disorders, as well as the biological effects of spaceflight. Notably, their research covers topics such as:

  • Extracellular vesicles in disease
  • Reproductive biology and fertility
  • RNA research and splicing
  • MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Ovarian function and disorders
  • Spaceflight effects on biology
  • RNA modifications and cancer

Several frequent coauthors have collaborated extensively with Christenson, including:

  • April E. Ronca
  • Anamika Ratri
  • Xiaoman Hong
  • Joshua S. Alwood
  • Pavla Brachova

Their publications have appeared regularly in several scientific journals. Frequent publishing venues include:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Journal of Visualized Experiments
  • The Journal of Cell Biology
  • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology

Among recent papers are:

  • "The RNA binding protein FMR1 controls selective exosomal miRNA cargo loading during inflammation", 2020, The Journal of Cell Biology
  • "Granulosa cell genes that regulate ovarian follicle development beyond the antral stage: The role of estrogen receptor β", 2021, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology
  • "Effects of spaceflight aboard the International Space Station on mouse estrous cycle and ovarian gene expression", 2021, npj Microgravity
  • "Single-Particle Interferometric Reflectance Imaging Characterization of Individual Extracellular Vesicles and Population Dynamics", 2022, Journal of Visualized Experiments
  • "Extraterrestrial Gynecology: Could Spaceflight Increase the Risk of Developing Cancer in Female Astronauts? An Updated Review", 2022, International Journal of Molecular Sciences

The researcher's substantial involvement in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology includes more than 40 publications, reflecting a broad and interdisciplinary approach. Their work also engages reproductive medicine, physiology, public health, environmental and occupational health, in addition to cancer research as notable subfields.

Best Publications

  • DERIVATION OF OOCYTES FROM MOUSE EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS

    Karin Hübner;Guy Fuhrmann;Lane K. Christenson;James Kehler

  • HORMONAL REGULATION OF MICRORNA EXPRESSION IN PERIOVULATORY MOUSE MURAL GRANULOSA CELLS

    Stephanie D. Fiedler;Martha Z. Carletti;Xiaoman Hong;Lane K. Christenson

  • MicroRNA 21 Blocks Apoptosis in Mouse Periovulatory Granulosa Cells

    Martha Z. Carletti;Stephanie D. Fiedler;Lane K. Christenson

  • Dicer1 Is Essential for Female Fertility and Normal Development of the Female Reproductive System

    Xiaoman Hong;Lacey J. Luense;Lynda K. McGinnis;Warren B. Nothnick

  • Extracellular vesicles in luminal fluid of the ovine uterus.

    Gregory Burns;Kelsey Brooks;Mark Wildung;Raphatphorn Navakanitworakul

  • GPRC6A Null Mice Exhibit Osteopenia, Feminization and Metabolic Syndrome

    Min Pi;Ling Chen;Min-Zhao Huang;Wenyu Zhu

  • START domain proteins and the intracellular trafficking of cholesterol in steroidogenic cells.

    Jerome F. Strauss;Tatsuro Kishida;Lane K. Christenson;Toshio Fujimoto

  • Extracellular Vesicles from Bovine Follicular Fluid Support Cumulus Expansion

    Wei-Ting Hung;Xiaoman Hong;Lane K. Christenson;Lynda K. McGinnis;Lynda K. McGinnis

  • MicroRNA in the ovary and female reproductive tract.

    M. Z. Carletti;L. K. Christenson

  • Developmental Programming: Gestational Bisphenol-A Treatment Alters Trajectory of Fetal Ovarian Gene Expression

    Almudena Veiga-Lopez;Lacey J. Luense;Lane K. Christenson;Vasantha Padmanabhan

  • Growth differentiation factor-9 inhibits 3'5'-adenosine monophosphate-stimulated steroidogenesis in human granulosa and theca cells.

    Noriko Yamamoto;Lane K. Christenson;Janette McAllister;Jerome F. Strauss

  • CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins regulate expression of the human steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) gene.

    Lane K. Christenson;Peter F. Johnson;Jan M. McAllister;Jerome F. Strauss

  • Temporal and spatial changes in transcription factor binding and histone modifications at the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (stAR) locus associated with stAR transcription.

    Hisahiko Hiroi;Lane K. Christenson;Lisa Chang;Mary D. Sammel

  • Quantitative analysis of the hormone-induced hyperacetylation of histone H3 associated with the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein gene promoter.

    Lane K. Christenson;Richard L. Stouffer;Jerome F. Strauss

  • Vascular endothelial growth factor production by human luteinized granulosa cells in vitro.

    Annette Lee;Lane K. Christenson;Phillip E. Patton;Kenneth A. Burry

  • Allelic variants of the follistatin gene in polycystic ovary syndrome.

    Margrit Urbanek;Xinqi Wu;Kathryn R. Vickery;Lee Chuan Kao

  • Characterization and Small RNA Content of Extracellular Vesicles in Follicular Fluid of Developing Bovine Antral Follicles

    Raphatphorn Navakanitworakul;Wei Ting Hung;Sumedha Gunewardena;John S. Davis

  • Research Resource: Preovulatory LH Surge Effects on Follicular Theca and Granulosa Transcriptomes

    Lane K. Christenson;Sumedha Gunewardena;Xiaoman Hong;Marion Spitschak

  • Beclin-1 deficiency in the murine ovary results in the reduction of progesterone production to promote preterm labor.

    Thomas R. Gawriluk;Che Myong Ko;Xiaoman Hong;Lane K. Christenson

  • MicroRNA expression in the human blastocyst

    Evan M. Rosenbluth;Dawne N. Shelton;Amy E.T. Sparks;Eric Devor

Frequent Co-Authors

Prateek Sharma
Prateek Sharma University of Kansas
Ossama Tawfik
Ossama Tawfik Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Vasantha Padmanabhan
Vasantha Padmanabhan University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Sachin Wani
Sachin Wani University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Bernard P. Arulanandam
Bernard P. Arulanandam The University of Texas at San Antonio
Achim Aigner
Achim Aigner Leipzig University
Jerome F. Strauss
Jerome F. Strauss University of Pennsylvania
Ashim K. Mitra
Ashim K. Mitra University of Missouri–Kansas City
Shelley L. Berger
Shelley L. Berger University of Pennsylvania
Ky G. Pohler
Ky G. Pohler Texas A&M University

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