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Per Brandtzaeg

Per Brandtzaeg

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Immunology
Norway
2022

D-Index & Metrics

Immunology

D-Index
121
Citations
50801
World Ranking
326
National Ranking
1

Medicine

D-Index
121
Citations
50912
World Ranking
3626
National Ranking
12

Per Brandtzaeg publication distribution in Immunology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Immunology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Per Brandtzaeg sits on this spectrum.

62–71 publications: 9 scientists 72–81 publications: 23 scientists 82–91 publications: 40 scientists 92–101 publications: 72 scientists 102–111 publications: 86 scientists 112–121 publications: 108 scientists 122–131 publications: 150 scientists 132–141 publications: 160 scientists 142–151 publications: 159 scientists 152–161 publications: 189 scientists 162–171 publications: 166 scientists 172–181 publications: 181 scientists 182–191 publications: 188 scientists 192–201 publications: 187 scientists 202–211 publications: 178 scientists 212–221 publications: 158 scientists 222–231 publications: 168 scientists 232–241 publications: 159 scientists 242–251 publications: 160 scientists 252–261 publications: 148 scientists 262–271 publications: 116 scientists 272–281 publications: 125 scientists 282–291 publications: 115 scientists 292–301 publications: 111 scientists 302–311 publications: 95 scientists 312–321 publications: 97 scientists 322–331 publications: 97 scientists 332–341 publications: 99 scientists 342–351 publications: 96 scientists 352–361 publications: 68 scientists 362–371 publications: 76 scientists 372–381 publications: 71 scientists 382–391 publications: 71 scientists 392–401 publications: 62 scientists 402–411 publications: 54 scientists 412–421 publications: 41 scientists 422–431 publications: 63 scientists 432–441 publications: 53 scientists 442–451 publications: 31 scientists 452–461 publications: 42 scientists 462–471 publications: 40 scientists 472–481 publications: 29 scientists 482–491 publications: 34 scientists 492–501 publications: 30 scientists 502–511 publications: 23 scientists 512–521 publications: 41 scientists 522–531 publications: 29 scientists 532–541 publications: 28 scientists 542–551 publications: 16 scientists 552–561 publications: 18 scientists 562–571 publications: 18 scientists 572–581 publications: 17 scientists 582–591 publications: 17 scientists 592–601 publications: 17 scientists 602–611 publications: 19 scientists 612–621 publications: 13 scientists 622–631 publications: 12 scientists 632–641 publications: 11 scientists 642–651 publications: 16 scientists 652–661 publications: 9 scientists 662–671 publications: 5 scientists 672–681 publications: 13 scientists 682–691 publications: 12 scientists 692–701 publications: 6 scientists 702–711 publications: 6 scientists 712–721 publications: 9 scientists 722–731 publications: 9 scientists 732–741 publications: 6 scientists 742–751 publications: 11 scientists 752–761 publications: 10 scientists 762–771 publications: 7 scientists 772–781 publications: 12 scientists 782–791 publications: 7 scientists 792–801 publications: 5 scientists 802–806 publications: 1 scientists 807+ publications: 100 scientists
62 publications 807+

This scientist: 607 publications — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 807 publications or more.

Per Brandtzaeg D-index placement in Immunology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Immunology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Per Brandtzaeg sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 28 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 91 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 157 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 192 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 175 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 188 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 177 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 155 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 194 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 201 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 197 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 201 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 173 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 167 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 172 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 199 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 184 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 133 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 162 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 127 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 121 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 125 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 121 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 102 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 96 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 75 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 72 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 74 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 66 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 68 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 49 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 60 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 54 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 36 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 23 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 52 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 41 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 34 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 25 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 28 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 11 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 20 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 27 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 19 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 20 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 16 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 17 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 14 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 15 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 9 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 11 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 9 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 9 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 7 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 7 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 7 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 5 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 8 scientists 156 D-Index: 6 scientists 157+ D-Index: 96 scientists
40 D-Index 157+

This scientist: 121 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 157 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Immunology in Norway Leader Award

Overview

Per Brandtzaeg was affiliated with the University of Oslo in Norway. Their research primarily focused on immunology and microbiology, with significant contributions to biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine.

The scientist's main areas of study included:

  • Immunology and Microbiology
  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Medicine

Subfields within these areas covered:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genetics

Throughout their career, Per Brandtzaeg contributed research on several topics, notably:

  • Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
  • Immune Response and Inflammation
  • S100 Proteins and Annexins
  • Amoebic Infections and Treatments
  • Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Among the recent papers published were:

  • Extensive Changes in Transcriptomic "Fingerprints" and Immunological Cells in the Large Organs of Patients Dying of Acute Septic Shock and Multiple Organ Failure Caused by Neisseria meningitidis, 2020, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
  • Transcriptomic changes in the large organs in lethal meningococcal shock are reflected in a porcine shock model, 2022, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
  • Neisseria meningitidis accumulate in large organs during meningococcal sepsis, 2023, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

The frequent coauthors collaborating with Per Brandtzaeg included:

  • Berit Brusletto
  • Bernt Christian Hellerud
  • Reidun Øvstebø
  • Ole Kristoffer Olstad
  • Else Marit Løberg

Their work was predominantly published in the venue Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, which hosted three of their papers.

Best Publications

  • The immune geography of IgA induction and function

    Macpherson Aj;McCoy Kd;Johansen Fe;Brandtzaeg P

  • Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells (Natural Interferon- α/β-Producing Cells) Accumulate in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Lesions

    Lorant Farkas;Klaus Beiske;Fridtjof Lund-Johansen;Per Brandtzaeg

  • Immunobiology and immunopathology of human gut mucosa: Humoral immunity and intraepithelial lymphocytes

    P. Brandtzaeg;T.S. Halstensen;K. Kett;P. Krajči

  • Antimicrobial actions of calcium binding leucocyte L1 protein, calprotectin.

    M. Steinbakk;C-F. Naess-Andresen;M.K. Fagerhol;E. Lingaas

  • Allergen-responsive CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells in Children who Have Outgrown Cow's Milk Allergy

    Malin R. Karlsson;Jarle Rugtveit;Per Brandtzaeg

  • Breastfeeding and allergic disease: a multidisciplinary review of the literature (1966–2001) on the mode of early feeding in infancy and its impact on later atopic manifestations

    J van Odijk;I Kull;MP Borres;P Brandtzaeg

  • The impact of perinatal immune development on mucosal homeostasis and chronic inflammation

    Harald Renz;Per Brandtzaeg;Mathias Hornef

  • Molecular characterization of NF-HEV, a nuclear factor preferentially expressed in human high endothelial venules.

    Espen S. Baekkevold;Myriam Roussigné;Takeshi Yamanaka;Finn-Eirik Johansen

  • Direct evidence for an integrated function of J chain and secretory component in epithelial transport of immunoglobulins

    P. Brandtzaeg;H. Prydz

  • Mucosal immunity: induction, dissemination, and effector functions.

    Brandtzaeg P

  • Mucosal B cells: phenotypic characteristics, transcriptional regulation, and homing properties.

    Per Brandtzaeg;Finn-Eirik Johansen

  • Gluten induces an intestinal cytokine response strongly dominated by interferon gamma in patients with celiac disease

    Ellen M. Nilsen;Frode L. Jahnsen;Knut E.A. Lundin;Finn–Eirik Johansen

  • Induction of secretory immunity and memory at mucosal surfaces.

    Per Brandtzaeg

  • Cytokine-regulated expression of E-selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in human microvascular endothelial cells

    G Haraldsen;D Kvale;B Lien;I N Farstad

  • Functional and clinical aspects of the myelomonocyte protein calprotectin.

    B Johne;M K Fagerhol;T Lyberg;H Prydz

  • The CCR7 ligand elc (CCL19) is transcytosed in high endothelial venules and mediates T cell recruitment.

    Espen S. Baekkevold;Takeshi Yamanaka;Roger T. Palframan;Hege S. Carlsen

  • Mucosal and Glandular Distribution of Immunoglobulin Components: Differential Localization of Free and Bound SC in Secretory Epithelial Cells

    Per Brandtzaeg

  • Terminology: nomenclature of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

    P Brandtzaeg;H Kiyono;R Pabst;M W Russell

  • Absence of Epithelial Immunoglobulin a Transport, with Increased Mucosal Leakiness, in Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor/Secretory Component–Deficient Mice

    Finn-Eirik Johansen;Marcela Pekna;Inger Natvig Norderhaug;Bjørn Haneberg

  • Regional specialization in the mucosal immune system: what happens in the microcompartments?

    Per Brandtzaeg;Espen S Baekkevold;Inger N Farstad;Frode L Jahnsen

Frequent Co-Authors

Finn-Eirik Johansen
Finn-Eirik Johansen University of Oslo
Kaare Magne Nielsen
Kaare Magne Nielsen University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
Helge Scott
Helge Scott University of Oslo
Ludvig M. Sollid
Ludvig M. Sollid Oslo University Hospital
Frode L. Jahnsen
Frode L. Jahnsen Oslo University Hospital
Guttorm Haraldsen
Guttorm Haraldsen Oslo University Hospital
Erik Thorsby
Erik Thorsby Oslo University Hospital
Tore Midtvedt
Tore Midtvedt Karolinska Institute
L. Å. Hanson
L. Å. Hanson University of Gothenburg

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