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Biology and Biochemistry
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2023

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
89
Citations
26413
World Ranking
2586
National Ranking
45

Medicine

D-Index
88
Citations
26616
World Ranking
13226
National Ranking
504

Luigi Frati 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 Luigi Frati sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 586 publications — 97th percentile

97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Luigi Frati 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 Luigi Frati 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: 89 D-Index — 87th percentile

87% 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 Italy Leader Award

Overview

Luigi Frati is affiliated with Sapienza University of Rome in Italy, where their research spans multiple fields within medicine and biochemistry. Their work emphasizes molecular biology and has made contributions to cardiology, cancer research, infectious diseases, and epidemiology.

The scientist's recent publications demonstrate a focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms across various biomedical topics. Notable papers include:

  • Beneficial effects of a combination of natural product activators of autophagy on endothelial cells and platelets, 2021, British Journal of Pharmacology
  • Discovery of novel human lactate dehydrogenase inhibitors: Structure-based virtual screening studies and biological assessment, 2022, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
  • Age-dependent NK cell dysfunctions in severe COVID-19 patients, 2022, Frontiers in Immunology
  • MST1 mediates doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy by SIRT3 downregulation, 2023, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
  • Sex-related variations in platelet reactivity in presence or absence of antiplatelet therapy, 2025, European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy

The core topics addressed by Luigi Frati's research include:

  • Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
  • ATP Synthase and ATPases Research
  • Biochemical and Molecular Research
  • Immune Cell Function and Interaction
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health

Luigi Frati frequently collaborates with other researchers. Some of the most common coauthors are:

  • Sebastiano Sciarretta (4 collaborations)
  • Giacomo Frati (3 collaborations)
  • Roberto Carnevale (2 collaborations)
  • Sonia Schiavon (2 collaborations)
  • Maurizio Forte (2 collaborations)

Their work is published in a range of journals, with recurrent publications in:

  • Panminerva Medica (2 publications)
  • British Journal of Pharmacology (1 publication)
  • European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (1 publication)
  • Frontiers in Immunology (1 publication)
  • Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences (1 publication)

Luigi Frati's main fields of study are medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with 14 and 11 publications respectively. Their subfields include molecular biology, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, cancer research, infectious diseases, and epidemiology. These emphases align with their topics of cancer metabolism, immune response during COVID-19, autophagy pathways, and cellular bioenergetics.

Best Publications

  • Isolation and Expansion of Adult Cardiac Stem Cells From Human and Murine Heart

    Elisa Messina;Luciana De Angelis;Giacomo Frati;Stefania Morrone

  • Expression and prognostic significance of LIVIN, SURVIVIN and other apoptosis-related genes in the progression of superficial bladder cancer

    P. Gazzaniga;A. Gradilone;L. Giuliani;O. Gandini

  • Constitutive activation of NF‐κB and T‐cell leukemia/lymphoma in Notch3 transgenic mice

    Diana Bellavia;Antonio F. Campese;Edoardo Alesse;Alessandra Vacca

  • Lymphoproliferative disorder and imbalanced T-helper response in C/EBP beta-deficient mice.

    I Screpanti;L Romani;P Musiani;A Modesti

  • Antigen-activated human T lymphocytes express cell-surface NKG2D ligands via an ATM/ATR-dependent mechanism and become susceptible to autologous NK-cell lysis

    Cristina Cerboni;Alessandra Zingoni;Marco Cippitelli;Mario Piccoli

  • Glucocorticoid receptor-mediated suppression of the interleukin 2 gene expression through impairment of the cooperativity between nuclear factor of activated T cells and AP-1 enhancer elements.

    Alessandra Vacca;Maria P. Felli;Antonietta R. Farina;Stefano Martinotti

  • Brain White-Matter Volume Loss and Glucose Hypometabolism Precede the Clinical Symptoms of Huntington's Disease

    Andrea Ciarmiello;Milena Cannella;Secondo Lastoria;Maria Simonelli

  • Human keratinocyte growth factor activity on proliferation and differentiation of human keratinocytes: differentiation response distinguishes KGF from EGF family.

    C. Marchese;J. Rubin;D. Ron;A. Faggioni

  • HE4: a new potential early biomarker for the recurrence of ovarian cancer

    Emanuela Anastasi;Giulia Giovanna Marchei;Valentina Viggiani;Giuseppina Gennarini

  • Combined expression of pTα and Notch3 in T cell leukemia identifies the requirement of preTCR for leukemogenesis

    Diana Bellavia;Antonio F. Campese;Saula Checquolo;Anna Balestri

  • Expression pattern of Notch1, 2 and 3 and Jagged1 and 2 in lymphoid and stromal thymus components: distinct ligand–receptor interactions in intrathymic T cell development

    Maria Pia Felli;Marella Maroder;Thimios A. Mitsiadis;Antonio F. Campese

  • Human MRE11 is inactivated in mismatch repair‐deficient cancers

    Giuseppe Giannini;Elisabetta Ristori;Fabio Cerignoli;Christian Rinaldi

  • Involvement of p21ras activation in T cell CD69 expression.

    Daniele d'Ambrosio;Doreen A. Cantrell;Luigi Frati;Angela Santoni

  • Notch3 and pre-TCR interaction unveils distinct NF-κB pathways in T-cell development and leukemia

    Alessandra Vacca;Maria Pia Felli;Rocco Palermo;Giuseppina Di Mario

  • Low brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in serum of Huntington's disease patients.

    A. Ciammola;J. Sassone;M. Cannella;S. Calza

  • Tissue plasminogen activator controls multiple forms of synaptic plasticity and memory.

    Paolo Calabresi;Maddalena Napolitano;Diego Centonze;Girolama A. Marfia

  • The interaction between exogenous DNA and sperm cells.

    M. Lavitrano;D. French;M. Zani;L. Frati

  • Survivin, bcl-2, bax, and bcl-X Gene Expression in Sentinel Lymph Nodes From Melanoma Patients

    Angela Gradilone;Paola Gazzaniga;Diego Ribuffo;Susanna Scarpa

  • Selective binding of the epidermal growth factor and its specific effects on the epithelial cells of the cornea.

    L. Frati;S. Daniele;A. Delogu;I. Covelli

  • Expression of Activated Notch3 in Transgenic Mice Enhances Generation of T Regulatory Cells and Protects against Experimental Autoimmune Diabetes

    Emanuela Anastasi;Antonio F. Campese;Diana Bellavia;Angela Bulotta

Frequent Co-Authors

Alberto Gulino
Alberto Gulino Sapienza University of Rome
Angela Santoni
Angela Santoni Sapienza University of Rome
Isabella Screpanti
Isabella Screpanti Sapienza University of Rome
Alberto Faggioni
Alberto Faggioni Sapienza University of Rome
Maria Rosaria Torrisi
Maria Rosaria Torrisi Sapienza University of Rome
Carlo Riccardi
Carlo Riccardi University of Perugia
Pierluigi Benedetti Panici
Pierluigi Benedetti Panici Sapienza University of Rome
Andrea Modesti
Andrea Modesti University of Rome Tor Vergata
Giovanni Scambia
Giovanni Scambia Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Enzo Bonmassar
Enzo Bonmassar University of Rome Tor Vergata

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