D-Index & Metrics Best Publications

Luis A. Actis

Miami University
United States

D-Index & Metrics D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines.

Discipline name Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking

Biology and Biochemistry D-index 48 Citations 8,097 110 World Ranking 14174 National Ranking 5952

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study Luis A. Actis is best known for:

Bacteria
Antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance

Borrowing concepts from Molecular biology, Luis A. Actis weaves in ideas under Bacteria. He performs multidisciplinary study in Molecular biology and Genetics in his work. As part of his studies on Genetics, he often connects relevant subjects like Plasmid. Luis A. Actis incorporates Plasmid and Bacteria in his research. In his works, he performs multidisciplinary study on Gene and Homology (biology). As part of his studies on Homology (biology), Luis A. Actis frequently links adjacent subjects like Biochemistry. His work on Biochemistry is being expanded to include thematically relevant topics such as Mutant. Luis A. Actis undertakes multidisciplinary studies into Mutant and Gene in his work. His Vibrio anguillarum study frequently involves adjacent topics like Vibrio.

His most cited work include:

Biofilm formation in Acinetobacter baumannii: associated features and clinical implications (190 citations)
Characterization of the Vibrio anguillarum fur gene: role in regulation of expression of the FatA outer membrane protein and catechols (83 citations)
Molecular characterization of the iron transport system mediated by the pJM1 plasmid in Vibrio anguillarum 775. (81 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date

While working in this field, Luis A. Actis studies both Bacteria and Pathogen. Pathogen and Virulence are two areas of study in which he engages in interdisciplinary work. He incorporates Virulence and Plasmid in his research. He applies his multidisciplinary studies on Plasmid and Molecular biology in his research. He integrates several fields in his works, including Molecular biology and Bacteria. The study of Genetics is intertwined with the study of Antibiotics in a number of ways. His Antibiotics study typically links adjacent topics like Neisseriaceae. His Neisseriaceae study frequently draws connections to other fields, such as Microbiology. Luis A. Actis performs multidisciplinary study in the fields of Microbiology and Cell biology via his papers.

Luis A. Actis most often published in these fields:

Bacteria (94.12%)
Genetics (94.12%)
Gene (82.35%)

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Best Publications

Attachment to and biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces by Acinetobacter baumannii: involvement of a novel chaperone-usher pili assembly system.

Andrew P. Tomaras;Caleb W. Dorsey;Richard E. Edelmann;Luis A. Actis.
Microbiology (2003)

664 Citations

Acinetobacter baumannii: Human infections, factors contributing to pathogenesis and animal models

Michael J. McConnell;Luis Actis;Jerónimo Pachón.
Fems Microbiology Reviews (2013)

568 Citations

The Acinetobacter baumannii 19606 OmpA Protein Plays a Role in Biofilm Formation on Abiotic Surfaces and in the Interaction of This Pathogen with Eukaryotic Cells

Jennifer A. Gaddy;Andrew P. Tomaras;Luis A. Actis.
Infection and Immunity (2009)

462 Citations

Regulation of Acinetobacter baumannii biofilm formation.

Jennifer A Gaddy;Luis A Actis.
Future Microbiology (2009)

361 Citations

Biofilm formation in Acinetobacter baumannii: associated features and clinical implications

J. Rodríguez-Baño;S. Martí;S. Soto;F. Fernández-Cuenca.
Clinical Microbiology and Infection (2008)

293 Citations

Characterization of a two-component regulatory system from Acinetobacter baumannii that controls biofilm formation and cellular morphology

Andrew P. Tomaras;Michael J. Flagler;Caleb W. Dorsey;Jennifer A. Gaddy.
Microbiology (2008)

280 Citations

Role of acinetobactin-mediated iron acquisition functions in the interaction of Acinetobacter baumannii strain ATCC 19606T with human lung epithelial cells, Galleria mellonella caterpillars, and mice.

Jennifer A. Gaddy;Brock A. Arivett;Michael J. McConnell;Rafael López-Rojas.
Infection and Immunity (2012)

266 Citations

Multiple intensive care unit outbreak of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus subspecies anitratus respiratory infection and colonization associated with contaminated, reusable ventilator circuits and resuscitation bags.

Alan I. Hartstein;Abdel L. Rashad;Janice M. Liebler;Luis A. Actis.
The American Journal of Medicine (1988)

240 Citations

Characterization of anguibactin, a novel siderophore from Vibrio anguillarum 775(pJM1).

L A Actis;W Fish;J H Crosa;K Kellerman.
Journal of Bacteriology (1986)

207 Citations

AB5075, a Highly Virulent Isolate of Acinetobacter baumannii, as a Model Strain for the Evaluation of Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Treatments

Anna C. Jacobs;Mitchell G. Thompson;Chad C. Black;Jennifer L. Kessler.
Mbio (2014)

206 Citations

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