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Michael Breitenbach

Michael Breitenbach

University of Salzburg
Austria

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
72
Citations
21017
World Ranking
6222
National Ranking
51

Michael Breitenbach 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 Michael Breitenbach sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 297 publications — 78th percentile

78% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Michael Breitenbach 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 Michael Breitenbach 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: 72 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% 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

  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Michael Breitenbach is affiliated with the University of Salzburg in Austria. Their research primarily spans the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a particular focus on Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Immunology. Their work integrates aspects of Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, as well as Food Science.

The scientist's main research topics include:

  • Fungal and yeast genetics research
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
  • Skin and Cellular Biology Research
  • Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
  • Fermentation and Sensory Analysis

Michael Breitenbach has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications. Recent papers include:

  • "Discordant evolution of mitochondrial and nuclear yeast genomes at population level," 2020, BMC Biology
  • "The metabolic growth limitations of petite cells lacking the mitochondrial genome," 2021, Nature Metabolism
  • "Actin Cytoskeleton Regulation by the Yeast NADPH Oxidase Yno1p Impacts Processes Controlled by MAPK Pathways," 2021, Antioxidants
  • "Drug Development for Target Ribosomal Protein rpL35/uL29 for Repair of LAMB3R635X in Rare Skin Disease Epidermolysis Bullosa," 2021, Skin Pharmacology and Physiology
  • "Slow Growth and Increased Spontaneous Mutation Frequency in Respiratory Deficient afo1- Yeast Suppressed by a Dominant Mutation in ATP3," 2020, G3 Genes Genomes Genetics

Frequent co-authors in their work include Mark Rinnerthaler, Thomas Karl, Hannelore Breitenbach-Koller, Gianni Liti, and Manuela Weber. This network indicates collaboration across various subfields related to their research focus.

Michael Breitenbach has published articles in various scholarly journals such as the South African Journal of Economics, BMC Biology, Nature Metabolism, Antioxidants, and G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach.

In recognition of their contributions, Michael Breitenbach was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2010.

Best Publications

  • Induction of autophagy by spermidine promotes longevity

    Tobias Eisenberg;Heide Knauer;Alexandra Schauer;Sabrina Büttner

  • The return of metabolism: biochemistry and physiology of the pentose phosphate pathway

    Anna Stincone;Alessandro Prigione;Thorsten Cramer;Mirjam M.C. Wamelink

  • The gene coding for the major birch pollen allergen Betv1, is highly homologous to a pea disease resistance response gene.

    H. Breiteneder;K. Pettenburger;A. Bito;R. Valenta

  • Identification of profilin as a novel pollen allergen; IgE autoreactivity in sensitized individuals

    Rudolf Valenta;Michael Duchêne;Karin Pettenburger;Christian Sillaber

  • Dynamic rerouting of the carbohydrate flux is key to counteracting oxidative stress

    Markus Ralser;Mirjam M Wamelink;Axel Kowald;Birgit Gerisch

  • The spectrum of fungal allergy.

    Birgit Simon-Nobbe;Ursula Denk;Verena Pöll;Raphaela Rid

  • Aged mother cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae show markers of oxidative stress and apoptosis

    Peter Laun;Alena Pichova;Frank Madeo;Jörg Fuchs

  • miR‐17, miR‐19b, miR‐20a, and miR‐106a are down‐regulated in human aging

    Matthias Hackl;Stefan Brunner;Klaus Fortschegger;Carina Schreiner

  • Common epitopes of birch pollen and apples—Studies by western and northern blot

    C. Ebner;T. Birkner;R. Valenta;H. Rumpold

  • Dissection of Immunoglobulin E and T Lymphocyte Reactivity of Isoforms of the Major Birch Pollen Allergen Bet v 1: Potential Use of Hypoallergenic Isoforms for Immunotherapy

    Fátima Ferreira;Kora Hirtenlehner;Alexander Jilek;Jasminka Godnik-Cvar

  • Modulation of IgE reactivity of allergens by site-directed mutagenesis: potential use of hypoallergenic variants for immunotherapy

    Fátima Ferreira;Christof Ebner;Bettina Kramer;Georg Casari

  • Sensitization to fungi: epidemiology, comparative skin tests, and IgE reactivity of fungal extracts

    A. Mari;Peter Schneider;Verena Wally;Michael Breitenbach

  • Four recombinant isoforms of Cor a I, the major allergen of hazel pollen, show different IgE‐binding properties

    Heimo Breiteneder;Fátima Ferreira;Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber;Christof Ebner

  • Molecular cloning of major and minor allergens of Alternaria alternata and Cladosporium herbarum.

    Gernot Achatz;Hannes Oberkofler;Erich Lechenauer;Birgit Simon

  • IgE and IgG antibodies of patients with allergy to birch pollen as tools to define the allergen profile of Betula verrucosa.

    E. Jarolim;H. Rumpold;A. T. Endler;H. Ebner

  • Methylation of ribosomal RNA by NSUN5 is a conserved mechanism modulating organismal lifespan

    Markus Schosserer;Nadege Minois;Tina B. Angerer;Manuela Amring

  • Isolation of two developmentally regulated genes involved in spore wall maturation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    P Briza;M Breitenbach;A Ellinger;J Segall

  • The Dual Role of Cellular Senescence in Developing Tumors and Their Response to Cancer Therapy.

    Markus Schosserer;Johannes Grillari;Michael Breitenbach

  • Isoforms of Bet v 1, the major birch pollen allergen, analyzed by liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and cDNA cloning.

    Ines Swoboda;Alexander Jilek;Fátima Ferreira;Edwin Engel

  • Pyruvate Kinase Triggers a Metabolic Feedback Loop that Controls Redox Metabolism in Respiring Cells

    Nana-Maria Grüning;Mark Rinnerthaler;Katharina Bluemlein;Michael Mülleder

Frequent Co-Authors

Christof Ebner
Christof Ebner Graz University of Technology
Fatima Ferreira
Fatima Ferreira University of Salzburg
Rudolf Valenta
Rudolf Valenta Medical University of Vienna
Otto Scheiner
Otto Scheiner Medical University of Vienna
Peter Briza
Peter Briza University of Salzburg
Dietrich Kraft
Dietrich Kraft Medical University of Vienna
Frank Madeo
Frank Madeo University of Graz
Ian W. Dawes
Ian W. Dawes University of New South Wales
Markus Ralser
Markus Ralser Charité - University Medicine Berlin
Reto Crameri
Reto Crameri University of Zurich

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