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2023

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
88
Citations
26254
World Ranking
2714
National Ranking
51

Marco Presta 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 Marco Presta sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 397 publications — 89th percentile

89% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Marco Presta 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 Marco Presta 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: 88 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

Marco Presta is affiliated with the University of Brescia in Italy. Their research spans multiple areas within biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine, with a focus on molecular biology and immunology among other subfields.

The main fields of study for Marco Presta include:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Medicine

Subfields of study reflect their more specialized research interests and consist of:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Cancer Research
  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

The research topics frequently addressed in their work include:

  • Fibroblast Growth Factor Research
  • Biomarkers in Disease Mechanisms
  • Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
  • Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
  • Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling
  • Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
  • Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Marco Presta has published numerous scientific papers. Some recent and notable works include:

  • The FGF/FGFR system in the physiopathology of the prostate gland, 2020, Physiological Reviews
  • Angiogenesis-Inflammation Cross Talk in Diabetic Retinopathy: Novel Insights From the Chick Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane/Human Vitreous Platform, 2020, Frontiers in Immunology
  • FGF Trapping Inhibits Multiple Myeloma Growth through c-Myc Degradation-Induced Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress, 2020, Cancer Research
  • Inhibition of the FGF/FGFR System Induces Apoptosis in Lung Cancer Cells via c-Myc Downregulation and Oxidative Stress, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • VEGF-Independent Activation of Müller Cells by the Vitreous from Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Patients, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Frequent co-authors associated with Marco Presta include:

  • Arianna Giacomini
  • Roberto Ronca
  • Mirella Belleri
  • Elisabetta Grillo
  • Sara Rezzola

Among the publication venues where Marco Presta most commonly publishes, these stand out by volume:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Cancer Research
  • Blood
  • Cancer Letters
  • Frontiers in Immunology

Best Publications

  • Fibroblast growth factor/fibroblast growth factor receptor system in angiogenesis.

    Marco Presta;Patrizia Dell’Era;Stefania Mitola;Emanuela Moroni

  • Internalization of HIV-1 Tat Requires Cell Surface Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans

    Mudit Tyagi;Marco Rusnati;Marco Presta;Mauro Giacca

  • Bone marrow neovascularization, plasma cell angiogenic potential, and matrix metalloproteinase-2 secretion parallel progression of human multiple myeloma.

    Angelo Vacca;Domenico Ribatti;Marco Presta;Monica Minischetti

  • Human Erythropoietin Induces a Pro-Angiogenic Phenotype in Cultured Endothelial Cells and Stimulates Neovascularization In Vivo

    Domenico Ribatti;Marco Presta;Marco Presta;Angelo Vacca;Angelo Vacca;Roberto Ria;Roberto Ria

  • Purification of a factor from human placenta that stimulates capillary endothelial cell protease production, DNA synthesis, and migration.

    David Moscatelli;Marco Presta;Daniel B. Rifkin

  • Purification from a human hepatoma cell line of a basic fibroblast growth factor-like molecule that stimulates capillary endothelial cell plasminogen activator production, DNA synthesis, and migration.

    M Presta;D Moscatelli;J Joseph-Silverstein;D B Rifkin

  • Complexity and complementarity of outer membrane protein A recognition by cellular and humoral innate immunity receptors.

    Pascale Jeannin;Barbara Bottazzi;Marina Sironi;Andrea Doni

  • The gelatin sponge-chorioallantoic membrane assay.

    Domenico Ribatti;Beatrice Nico;Angelo Vacca;Marco Presta

  • Nerve growth factor–endothelial cell interaction leads to angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo

    Giuseppina Cantarella;Laurence Lempereur;Marco Presta;Domenico Ribatti

  • Mammalian Tumor Xenografts Induce Neovascularization in Zebrafish Embryos

    Stefania Nicoli;Domenico Ribatti;Franco Cotelli;Marco Presta

  • Both normal and tumor cells produce basic fibroblast growth factor.

    David Moscatelli;Marco Presta;Jacquelyn Joseph-Silverstein;Daniel B. Rifkin

  • The Zebrafish/Tumor Xenograft Angiogenesis Assay

    Stefania Nicoli;Marco Presta

  • Cutting Edge: Extracellular High Mobility Group Box-1 Protein Is a Proangiogenic Cytokine

    Stefania Maria Filomena Mitola;Mirella Belleri;Chiara Eva Urbinati;Daniela Coltrini

  • Basic fibroblast growth factor modulates integrin expression in microvascular endothelial cells.

    Sharon Klein;Filippo G. Giancotti;Marco Presta;Steven M. Albelda

  • Evidence for characteristic vascular patterns in solid tumours: quantitative studies using corrosion casts

    M A Konerding;W Malkusch;B Klapthor;C van Ackern

  • New Model for the Study of Angiogenesis and Antiangiogenesis in the Chick Embryo Chorioallantoic Membrane: The Gelatin Sponge/ Chorioallantoic Membrane Assay

    Domenico Ribatti;Anna Gualandris;Maria Bastaki;Angelo Vacca

  • Nitric Oxide Promotes Proliferation and Plasminogen Activator Production by Coronary Venular Endothelium Through Endogenous bFGF

    Marina Ziche;Astrid Parenti;Fabrizio Ledda;Patrizia Dell’Era

  • Interaction of HIV-1 Tat Protein with Heparin: ROLE OF THE BACKBONE STRUCTURE, SULFATION, AND SIZE

    Marco Rusnati;Daniela Coltrini;Pasqua Oreste;Giorgio Zoppetti

  • Selective recognition of fibroblast growth factor-2 by the long pentraxin PTX3 inhibits angiogenesis.

    Marco Rusnati;Maura Camozzi;Emanuela Moroni;Barbara Bottazzi

  • Inhibition of Angiogenesis and Tumor Growth by SCH221153, a Dual αvβ3 and αvβ5 Integrin Receptor Antagonist

    C. Chandra Kumar;Michael Malkowski;Zizhang Yin;Elena Tanghetti

Frequent Co-Authors

Marco Rusnati
Marco Rusnati University of Brescia
Domenico Ribatti
Domenico Ribatti University of Bari Aldo Moro
Angelo Vacca
Angelo Vacca University of Bari Aldo Moro
Beatrice Nico
Beatrice Nico University of Bari Aldo Moro
Adriana Albini
Adriana Albini University of Milano-Bicocca
Marina Ziche
Marina Ziche University of Siena
Raffaella Giavazzi
Raffaella Giavazzi Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research
Alberto Mantovani
Alberto Mantovani Humanitas University
Marco Mor
Marco Mor University of Parma
Jeanette A.M. Maier
Jeanette A.M. Maier University of Milan

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