2026 Paolo Ascenzi: Biology and Biochemistry Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Chemistry	79	3555	3223	63	56	644	27097
Biology and Biochemistry	83	3457	3181	65	61	654	29308

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Chemistry

3555

3223

644

27097

Biology and Biochemistry

3457

3181

654

29308

Chemistry

D-Index

Citations

27097

World Ranking

3555

National Ranking

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index

Citations

29308

World Ranking

3457

National Ranking

Research.com Recognitions

2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Italy Leader Award
2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Italy Leader Award
2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Italy Leader Award

Overview

Paolo Ascenzi is affiliated with Roma Tre University in Italy. They have a research profile centered on biochemistry and molecular biology, with a substantial focus also on medicine. Their work intersects multiple subfields, notably molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, pediatrics, perinatology, child health, and infectious diseases.

The scientist has contributed to studies on several main topics, including:

Hemoglobin structure and function
Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
Protein Interaction Studies and Fluorescence Analysis
Electron Spin Resonance Studies

Ascenzi's publication record includes frequent appearances in several scientific venues. They have published notably in:

Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Antioxidants
Molecular Aspects of Medicine
Cells

Their recent research papers showcase a range of biochemical and medical topics. Selected publications include:

"Serum Albumin: A Multifaced Enzyme" (2021) published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
"Haptoglobin: From hemoglobin scavenging to human health" (2020) published in Molecular Aspects of Medicine
"Role of proteolytic enzymes in the COVID-19 infection and promising therapeutic approaches" (2020) published in Biochemical Pharmacology
"Rare earth elements (REE) in biology and medicine" (2020) published in RENDICONTI LINCEI
"Thalassemias: from gene to therapy" (2021) published in Molecular Aspects of Medicine

Collaborations are a frequent aspect of Ascenzi's work. Notable coauthors they have repeatedly worked with include:

Giovanna De Simone
Alessandra di Masi
Massimo Coletta
Giulietta Smulevich
Chiara Ciaccio

Overall, Paolo Ascenzi's research reflects a multidisciplinary approach, combining biochemical and clinical perspectives to address complex biological problems, especially related to hemoglobin and related molecular systems.

Best Publications

Human serum albumin: from bench to bedside.

Gabriella Fanali;Alessandra di Masi;Viviana Trezza;Maria Marino

2084
Citations
The extraordinary ligand binding properties of human serum albumin

Mauro Fasano;Stephen Curry;Enzo Terreno;Monica Galliano

1280
Citations
Estrogen signaling multiple pathways to impact gene transcription.

Maria Marino;Paola Galluzzo;Paolo Ascenzi

818
Citations
Structure–function relationship of estrogen receptor α and β: Impact on human health

Paolo Ascenzi;Alessio Bocedi;Maria Marino

716
Citations
Palmitoylation-dependent estrogen receptor α membrane localization: Regulation by 17β-estradiol

Filippo Acconcia;Paolo Ascenzi;Alessio Bocedi;Enzo Spisni

567
Citations
Retinoic acid receptors: from molecular mechanisms to cancer therapy.

Alessandra di Masi;Loris Leboffe;Elisabetta De Marinis;Francesca Pagano

433
Citations
Neuroglobin and cytoglobin. Fresh blood for the vertebrate globin family.

Alessandra Pesce;Martino Bolognesi;Alessio Bocedi;Paolo Ascenzi

386
Citations
Human Brain Neuroglobin Structure Reveals a Distinct Mode of Controlling Oxygen Affinity

Alessandra Pesce;Sylvia Dewilde;Marco Nardini;Luc Moens

378
Citations
Nuclear receptors CAR and PXR: Molecular, functional, and biomedical aspects.

Alessandra di Masi;Elisabetta De Marinis;Paolo Ascenzi;Maria Marino

363
Citations
Hemoglobin and heme scavenging

Paolo Ascenzi;Alessio Bocedi;Paolo Visca;Fiorella Altruda

337
Citations
A novel two-over-two alpha-helical sandwich fold is characteristic of the truncated hemoglobin family.

Alessandra Pesce;Manon Couture;Manon Couture;Sylvia Dewilde;Michel Guertin

282
Citations
Clostridium difficile Toxins A and B: Insights into Pathogenic Properties and Extraintestinal Effects

Stefano Di Bella;Paolo Ascenzi;Steven Siarakas;Nicola Petrosillo

272
Citations
AtCYS1, a cystatin from Arabidopsis thaliana, suppresses hypersensitive cell death

Beatrice Belenghi;Filippo Acconcia;Maurizio Trovato;Michele Perazzolli

269
Citations
The Bovine Basic Pancreatic Trypsin Inhibitor (Kunitz Inhibitor): A Milestone Protein

Paolo Ascenzi;Alessio Bocedi;Martino Bolognesi;Andrea Spallarossa

254
Citations
Common themes and variations in the rhodanese superfamily

Rita Cipollone;Paolo Ascenzi;Paolo Visca

253
Citations
Mycobacterium tuberculosis hemoglobin N displays a protein tunnel suited for O2 diffusion to the heme

Mario Milani;Alessandra Pesce;Yannick Ouellet;Paolo Ascenzi

241
Citations
Simultaneous determination of 16 anti-HIV drugs in human plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography.

Stefania Notari;Alessio Bocedi;Giuseppe Ippolito;Pasquale Narciso

241
Citations
S-palmitoylation modulates human estrogen receptor-alpha functions.

Filippo Acconcia;Paolo Ascenzi;Giulia Fabozzi;Paolo Visca

239
Citations
Allostery in a monomeric protein: the case of human serum albumin.

Paolo Ascenzi;Mauro Fasano

230
Citations
Nonvertebrate hemoglobins: structural bases for reactivity.

Martino Bolognesi;Domenico Bordo;Menico Rizzi;Menico Rizzi;Cataldo Tarricone

220
Citations