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Leon H.F. Mullenders

Leon H.F. Mullenders

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Molecular Biology 70 1420 1270 39 35 230 17816

Leon H.F. Mullenders publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Leon H.F. Mullenders between 1979 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Leon H.F. Mullenders published across 45 years, from 1979 to 2023, averaging 5.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 16 publications in 2001. 4 of the 246 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1979 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 16. Peak 16 publications in 2001. 1979: 1 publication 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 1 publication 1983: 2 publications 1984: 3 publications 1985: 3 publications 1986: 3 publications 1987: 4 publications 1988: 3 publications 1989: 2 publications 1990: 8 publications 1991: 5 publications 1992: 5 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 9 publications 1995: 4 publications 1996: 3 publications 1997: 11 publications 1998: 13 publications 1999: 7 publications 2000: 11 publications 2001: 16 publications 2002: 9 publications 2003: 8 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 15 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 5 publications 2009: 10 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 12 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 4 publications 2014: 2 publications 2015: 5 publications 2016: 1 publication 2017: 2 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 1 publication 2020: 1 publication 2021: 2 publications 2022: 3 publications 2023: 1 publication
1979 2023

246 publications in total across all disciplines

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Leon H.F. Mullenders: publications per year, 1979 to 2023
Year Publications
1979 1
1980 0
1981 0
1982 1
1983 2
1984 3
1985 3
1986 3
1987 4
1988 3
1989 2
1990 8
1991 5
1992 5
1993 6
1994 9
1995 4
1996 3
1997 11
1998 13
1999 7
2000 11
2001 16
2002 9
2003 8
2004 7
2005 15
2006 10
2007 6
2008 5
2009 10
2010 13
2011 12
2012 6
2013 4
2014 2
2015 5
2016 1
2017 2
2018 3
2019 1
2020 1
2021 2
2022 3
2023 1
Total 246
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Leon H.F. Mullenders publication distribution in Molecular Biology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Molecular Biology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Leon H.F. Mullenders sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 53 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 564+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 177. Most scientists, 177, have 117–126 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 227–236 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 7 scientists 57–66 publications: 17 scientists 67–76 publications: 65 scientists 77–86 publications: 90 scientists 87–96 publications: 125 scientists 97–106 publications: 131 scientists 107–116 publications: 162 scientists 117–126 publications: 177 scientists 127–136 publications: 158 scientists 137–146 publications: 158 scientists 147–156 publications: 146 scientists 157–166 publications: 159 scientists 167–176 publications: 131 scientists 177–186 publications: 110 scientists 187–196 publications: 112 scientists 197–206 publications: 100 scientists 207–216 publications: 89 scientists 217–226 publications: 98 scientists 227–236 publications: 74 scientists 237–246 publications: 72 scientists 247–256 publications: 63 scientists 257–266 publications: 53 scientists 267–276 publications: 54 scientists 277–286 publications: 49 scientists 287–296 publications: 52 scientists 297–306 publications: 43 scientists 307–316 publications: 46 scientists 317–326 publications: 41 scientists 327–336 publications: 42 scientists 337–346 publications: 31 scientists 347–356 publications: 28 scientists 357–366 publications: 29 scientists 367–376 publications: 26 scientists 377–386 publications: 24 scientists 387–396 publications: 24 scientists 397–406 publications: 14 scientists 407–416 publications: 13 scientists 417–426 publications: 20 scientists 427–436 publications: 12 scientists 437–446 publications: 20 scientists 447–456 publications: 11 scientists 457–466 publications: 10 scientists 467–476 publications: 14 scientists 477–486 publications: 14 scientists 487–496 publications: 10 scientists 497–506 publications: 13 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 2 scientists 527–536 publications: 4 scientists 537–546 publications: 6 scientists 547–556 publications: 8 scientists 557–563 publications: 6 scientists 564+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 564+

This scientist: 230 publications — 67th percentile

67% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 7
57–66 17
67–76 65
77–86 90
87–96 125
97–106 131
107–116 162
117–126 177
127–136 158
137–146 158
147–156 146
157–166 159
167–176 131
177–186 110
187–196 112
197–206 100
207–216 89
217–226 98
227–236 74 230
237–246 72
247–256 63
257–266 53
267–276 54
277–286 49
287–296 52
297–306 43
307–316 46
317–326 41
327–336 42
337–346 31
347–356 28
357–366 29
367–376 26
377–386 24
387–396 24
397–406 14
407–416 13
417–426 20
427–436 12
437–446 20
447–456 11
457–466 10
467–476 14
477–486 14
487–496 10
497–506 13
507–516 13
517–526 2
527–536 4
537–546 6
547–556 8
557–563 6
564+ 100
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Leon H.F. Mullenders D-index placement in Molecular Biology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Molecular Biology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Leon H.F. Mullenders sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart with 54 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 145+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 131. Most scientists, 131, have 64–65 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 70–71 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 36 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 115 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 121 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 130 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 106 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 116 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 113 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 129 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 120 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 105 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 131 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 95 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 97 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 106 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 83 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 89 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 77 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 70 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 73 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 60 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 48 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 45 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 50 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 31 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 51 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 43 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 38 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 39 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 41 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 29 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 33 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 35 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 20 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 38 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 19 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 28 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 13 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 23 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 15 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 11 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 21 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 7 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 14 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 9 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 16 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 7 scientists 144 D-Index: 7 scientists 145+ D-Index: 100 scientists
40–41 D-Index 145+

This scientist: 70 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 36
42–43 101
44–45 115
46–47 121
48–49 118
50–51 130
52–53 106
54–55 116
56–57 113
58–59 129
60–61 120
62–63 105
64–65 131
66–67 95
68–69 97
70–71 106 70
72–73 83
74–75 89
76–77 77
78–79 70
80–81 73
82–83 60
84–85 48
86–87 45
88–89 50
90–91 31
92–93 51
94–95 43
96–97 38
98–99 39
100–101 41
102–103 29
104–105 33
106–107 35
108–109 20
110–111 38
112–113 19
114–115 28
116–117 13
118–119 23
120–121 16
122–123 15
124–125 11
126–127 21
128–129 7
130–131 13
132–133 14
134–135 17
136–137 9
138–139 8
140–141 16
142–143 7
144 7
145+ 100
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Overview

Leon H.F. Mullenders is affiliated with Leiden University in the Netherlands and specializes in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research focuses primarily on molecular biology and employs advanced proteomics and mass spectrometry techniques to investigate cellular processes. Key areas of study include DNA repair mechanisms, the effects of radiation exposure, mitochondrial function and pathology, and physiological and biochemical adaptations.

Their recent scholarly contributions include several publications spanning topics related to cellular responses and molecular signaling pathways. Notable papers authored or co-authored by Mullenders are:

  • "Quantitative phosphoproteomics to unravel the cellular response to chemical stressors with different modes of action" (2020, Archives of Toxicology)
  • "Divergent Molecular and Cellular Responses to Low and High-Dose Ionizing Radiation" (2022, Cells)
  • "Phosphoproteomics Sample Preparation Impacts Biological Interpretation of Phosphorylation Signaling Outcomes" (2021, Cells)
  • "Low and high doses of ionizing radiation evoke discrete global (phospho)proteome responses" (2022, DNA Repair)
  • "Retraction Notice to: Cockayne Syndrome A and B Proteins Differentially Regulate Recruitment of Chromatin Remodeling and Repair Factors to Stalled RNA Polymerase II In Vivo" (2021, Molecular Cell)

Mullenders frequently collaborates with other researchers. Their frequent co-authors include Bharath Sampadi, Harry Vrieling, Branislav Mišovic, Jesper V. Olsen, and Hanneke Kool.

Their work is regularly published in specific venues with multiple publications appearing in the journals Cells, DNA Repair, and Molecular Cell. Other publication venues include Archives of Toxicology and the Journal of Radiological Protection.

Research topics covered in Mullenders's work include:

  • Advanced Proteomics Techniques and Applications
  • Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
  • DNA Repair Mechanisms
  • Effects of Radiation Exposure
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
  • Physiological and biochemical adaptations

The subfields of study connected to their research reflect a broad intersection of molecular biology with other disciplines such as spectroscopy and medical imaging, specifically radiology, nuclear medicine, and imaging.

  • Molecular Biology
  • Spectroscopy
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
  • Ecology
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Best Publications

  • Sequential Assembly of the Nucleotide Excision Repair Factors In Vivo

    Marcel Volker;Martijn J Moné;Parimal Karmakar;Anneke van Hoffen

  • The genetic defect in Cockayne syndrome is associated with a defect in repair of UV-induced DNA damage in transcriptionally active DNA.

    J. Venema;L. H. F. Mullenders;A. T. Natarajan;A. A. Van Zeeland

  • UV-induced DNA damage, repair, mutations and oncogenic pathways in skin cancer

    Frank R de Gruijl;Henk J van Kranen;Leon H.F Mullenders

  • Cockayne syndrome A and B proteins differentially regulate recruitment of chromatin remodeling and repair factors to stalled RNA polymerase II in vivo.

    Maria Fousteri;Wim Vermeulen;Albert A. van Zeeland;Leon H.F. Mullenders

  • Three DNA Polymerases, Recruited by Different Mechanisms, Carry Out NER Repair Synthesis in Human Cells

    Tomoo Ogi;Siripan Limsirichaikul;Siripan Limsirichaikul;René M. Overmeer;Marcel Volker

  • Xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group C cells remove pyrimidine dimers selectively from the transcribed strand of active genes.

    J. Venema;A. Van Hoffen;V. Karcagi;A. T. Natarajan

  • Deficient repair of the transcribed strand of active genes in Cockayne's syndrome cells.

    van Hoffen A;Natarajan At;Mayne Lv;van Zeeland Aa

  • Domain structure, localization, and function of DNA polymerase η, defective in xeroderma pigmentosum variant cells

    Patricia Kannouche;Bernard C. Broughton;Marcel Volker;Fumio Hanaoka

  • Sealing of chromosomal DNA nicks during nucleotide excision repair requires XRCC1 and DNA ligase III alpha in a cell-cycle-specific manner

    Jill Moser;Hanneke Kool;Ioannis Giakzidis;Keith Caldecott

  • Transcription-coupled repair removes both cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers and 6-4 photoproducts with equal efficiency and in a sequential way from transcribed DNA in xeroderma pigmentosum group C fibroblasts.

    A. Van Hoffen;J. Venema;R. Meschini;A. A. Van Zeeland

  • The residual repair capacity of xeroderma pigmentosum complementation group C fibroblasts is highly specific for transcriptionally active DNA

    Jaap Venema;Anneke van Hoffen;A.T. Natarajan;Albert A. van Zeeland

  • Heterochromatin protein 1 is recruited to various types of DNA damage

    Martijn S. Luijsterburg;Martijn S. Luijsterburg;Christoffel Dinant;Hannes Lans;Jan Stap

  • PARP1 promotes nucleotide excision repair through DDB2 stabilization and recruitment of ALC1

    Alex Pines;Mischa G. Vrouwe;Jurgen A. Marteijn;Dimitris Typas

  • Rapid Switching of TFIIH between RNA Polymerase I and II Transcription and DNA Repair In Vivo

    Deborah Hoogstraten;Alex L Nigg;Helen Heath;Leon H.F Mullenders

  • Differential effects of toxic metal compounds on the activities of Fpg and XPA, two zinc finger proteins involved in DNA repair.

    Monika Asmuss;Leon H.F. Mullenders;André Eker;Andrea Hartwig

  • Assessing cancer risks of low-dose radiation

    Leon Mullenders;Mike Atkinson;Herwig Paretzke;Laure Sabatier

  • High-resolution in situ hybridization using DNA halo preparations

    J. Wiegant;W. Kalle;L. Mullenders;S. Brookes

  • The core spliceosome as target and effector of non-canonical ATM signalling

    Maria Tresini;Daniël O. Warmerdam;Petros Kolovos;Loes Snijder

  • Interaction of arsenic(III) with nucleotide excision repair in UV-irradiated human fibroblasts.

    A. Hartwig;U. D. Gröblinghoff;D. Beyersmann;A. T. Natarajan

  • The cell-surface marker MTS24 identifies a novel population of follicular keratinocytes with characteristics of progenitor cells

    Joanne Gw Nijhof;Kristin M Braun;Adam Giangreco;Carina van Pelt

Frequent Co-Authors

Adayapalam T. Natarajan
Adayapalam T. Natarajan Leiden University
Harry Vrieling
Harry Vrieling Leiden University Medical Center
Paul H.M. Lohman
Paul H.M. Lohman Leiden University Medical Center
Firouz Darroudi
Firouz Darroudi Leiden University Medical Center
Harry van Steeg
Harry van Steeg Centre for Health Protection
Alan R. Lehmann
Alan R. Lehmann University of Sussex
Gijsbertus T. J. van der Horst
Gijsbertus T. J. van der Horst Erasmus University Rotterdam
Nicolaas G. J. Jaspers
Nicolaas G. J. Jaspers Erasmus University Rotterdam
Wim Vermeulen
Wim Vermeulen Erasmus University Rotterdam
Errol C. Friedberg
Errol C. Friedberg The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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