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Genetics and Molecular Biology
Germany
2024

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Molecular Biology 103 474 428 45 41 301 58969

Peter Herrlich publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Peter Herrlich between 1963 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Peter Herrlich published across 61 years, from 1963 to 2023, averaging 6.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 37 publications in 2023. 38 of the 387 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1963 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 37. Peak 37 publications in 2023. 1963: 2 publications 1964: 2 publications 1965: 0 publications 1966: 1 publication 1967: 3 publications 1968: 1 publication 1969: 2 publications 1970: 6 publications 1971: 3 publications 1972: 9 publications 1973: 1 publication 1974: 8 publications 1975: 5 publications 1976: 3 publications 1977: 4 publications 1978: 4 publications 1979: 6 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 4 publications 1982: 5 publications 1983: 4 publications 1984: 4 publications 1985: 3 publications 1986: 6 publications 1987: 4 publications 1988: 5 publications 1989: 11 publications 1990: 11 publications 1991: 9 publications 1992: 10 publications 1993: 24 publications 1994: 16 publications 1995: 15 publications 1996: 14 publications 1997: 13 publications 1998: 21 publications 1999: 13 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 13 publications 2002: 18 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 6 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 4 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 2 publications 2009: 1 publication 2010: 2 publications 2011: 1 publication 2012: 1 publication 2013: 5 publications 2014: 4 publications 2015: 4 publications 2016: 2 publications 2017: 3 publications 2018: 1 publication 2019: 4 publications 2020: 3 publications 2021: 3 publications 2022: 1 publication 2023: 37 publications
1963 2023

387 publications in total across all disciplines

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Peter Herrlich: publications per year, 1963 to 2023
Year Publications
1963 2
1964 2
1965 0
1966 1
1967 3
1968 1
1969 2
1970 6
1971 3
1972 9
1973 1
1974 8
1975 5
1976 3
1977 4
1978 4
1979 6
1980 0
1981 4
1982 5
1983 4
1984 4
1985 3
1986 6
1987 4
1988 5
1989 11
1990 11
1991 9
1992 10
1993 24
1994 16
1995 15
1996 14
1997 13
1998 21
1999 13
2000 6
2001 13
2002 18
2003 6
2004 6
2005 6
2006 4
2007 2
2008 2
2009 1
2010 2
2011 1
2012 1
2013 5
2014 4
2015 4
2016 2
2017 3
2018 1
2019 4
2020 3
2021 3
2022 1
2023 37
Total 387
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Peter Herrlich publication distribution in Molecular Biology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Molecular Biology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Peter Herrlich sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 53 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 564+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 177. Most scientists, 177, have 117–126 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 297–306 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 7 scientists 57–66 publications: 17 scientists 67–76 publications: 65 scientists 77–86 publications: 90 scientists 87–96 publications: 125 scientists 97–106 publications: 131 scientists 107–116 publications: 162 scientists 117–126 publications: 177 scientists 127–136 publications: 158 scientists 137–146 publications: 158 scientists 147–156 publications: 146 scientists 157–166 publications: 159 scientists 167–176 publications: 131 scientists 177–186 publications: 110 scientists 187–196 publications: 112 scientists 197–206 publications: 100 scientists 207–216 publications: 89 scientists 217–226 publications: 98 scientists 227–236 publications: 74 scientists 237–246 publications: 72 scientists 247–256 publications: 63 scientists 257–266 publications: 53 scientists 267–276 publications: 54 scientists 277–286 publications: 49 scientists 287–296 publications: 52 scientists 297–306 publications: 43 scientists 307–316 publications: 46 scientists 317–326 publications: 41 scientists 327–336 publications: 42 scientists 337–346 publications: 31 scientists 347–356 publications: 28 scientists 357–366 publications: 29 scientists 367–376 publications: 26 scientists 377–386 publications: 24 scientists 387–396 publications: 24 scientists 397–406 publications: 14 scientists 407–416 publications: 13 scientists 417–426 publications: 20 scientists 427–436 publications: 12 scientists 437–446 publications: 20 scientists 447–456 publications: 11 scientists 457–466 publications: 10 scientists 467–476 publications: 14 scientists 477–486 publications: 14 scientists 487–496 publications: 10 scientists 497–506 publications: 13 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 2 scientists 527–536 publications: 4 scientists 537–546 publications: 6 scientists 547–556 publications: 8 scientists 557–563 publications: 6 scientists 564+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 564+

This scientist: 301 publications — 81st percentile

81% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 7
57–66 17
67–76 65
77–86 90
87–96 125
97–106 131
107–116 162
117–126 177
127–136 158
137–146 158
147–156 146
157–166 159
167–176 131
177–186 110
187–196 112
197–206 100
207–216 89
217–226 98
227–236 74
237–246 72
247–256 63
257–266 53
267–276 54
277–286 49
287–296 52
297–306 43 301
307–316 46
317–326 41
327–336 42
337–346 31
347–356 28
357–366 29
367–376 26
377–386 24
387–396 24
397–406 14
407–416 13
417–426 20
427–436 12
437–446 20
447–456 11
457–466 10
467–476 14
477–486 14
487–496 10
497–506 13
507–516 13
517–526 2
527–536 4
537–546 6
547–556 8
557–563 6
564+ 100
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Peter Herrlich D-index placement in Molecular Biology in 2026

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

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart with 54 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 145+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 131. Most scientists, 131, have 64–65 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 102–103 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 36 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 115 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 121 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 130 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 106 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 116 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 113 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 129 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 120 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 105 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 131 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 95 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 97 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 106 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 83 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 89 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 77 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 70 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 73 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 60 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 48 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 45 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 50 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 31 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 51 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 43 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 38 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 39 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 41 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 29 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 33 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 35 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 20 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 38 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 19 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 28 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 13 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 23 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 15 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 11 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 21 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 7 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 14 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 9 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 16 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 7 scientists 144 D-Index: 7 scientists 145+ D-Index: 100 scientists
40–41 D-Index 145+

This scientist: 103 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 36
42–43 101
44–45 115
46–47 121
48–49 118
50–51 130
52–53 106
54–55 116
56–57 113
58–59 129
60–61 120
62–63 105
64–65 131
66–67 95
68–69 97
70–71 106
72–73 83
74–75 89
76–77 77
78–79 70
80–81 73
82–83 60
84–85 48
86–87 45
88–89 50
90–91 31
92–93 51
94–95 43
96–97 38
98–99 39
100–101 41
102–103 29 103
104–105 33
106–107 35
108–109 20
110–111 38
112–113 19
114–115 28
116–117 13
118–119 23
120–121 16
122–123 15
124–125 11
126–127 21
128–129 7
130–131 13
132–133 14
134–135 17
136–137 9
138–139 8
140–141 16
142–143 7
144 7
145+ 100
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2024 - Research.com Genetics and Molecular Biology in Germany Leader Award
  • 1993 - Member of Academia Europaea

Overview

Peter Herrlich is affiliated with the Leibniz Association in Germany and has contributed to various areas related to molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Their research spans several interdisciplinary fields with a particular focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying cell biology and disease development.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Medicine

Herrlich's research work is detailed across several subfields, including:

  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology
  • Mechanics of Materials

Their research covers key scientific topics such as:

  • Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research
  • Hippo pathway signaling and YAP/TAZ
  • Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
  • Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
  • Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
  • Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
  • Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders

Recent publications by Peter Herrlich include the following papers:

  • "CD44 Contributes to the Regulation of MDR1 Protein and Doxorubicin Chemoresistance in Osteosarcoma," 2022, published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "TRIP6 functions in brain ciliogenesis," 2021, published in Nature Communications
  • "Deletion of Cd44 Inhibits Metastasis Formation of Liver Cancer in Nf2-Mutant Mice," 2023, published in Cells
  • "Cluster of differentiation 44 promotes osteosarcoma progression in mice lacking the tumor suppressor Merlin," 2020, published in International Journal of Cancer
  • "The LIM domain protein nTRIP6 modulates the dynamics of myogenic differentiation," 2021, published in Scientific Reports

Herrlich frequently collaborates with several coauthors, with whom they have multiple joint publications. Frequent coauthors include:

  • Monserrat Gerardo-Ramírez
  • Diana Becker
  • Nils Hartmann
  • Helen Morrison
  • Jens U. Marquardt

Their publications have appeared in a range of scientific journals, including:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Nature Communications
  • Cells
  • International Journal of Cancer
  • Scientific Reports

Peter Herrlich was recognized as a Member of Academia Europaea in 1993, which marks a notable point in their academic career.

Best Publications

  • The nuclear receptor superfamily: the second decade.

    David J. Mangelsdorf;Carl Thummel;Miguel Beato;Peter Herrlich

  • Phorbol ester-inducible genes contain a common cis element recognized by a TPA-modulated trans-acting factor.

    Peter Angel;Masayoshi Imagawa;Robert Chiu;Bernd Stein

  • CD44: From adhesion molecules to signalling regulators

    Helmut Ponta;Larry Sherman;Peter A. Herrlich

  • Steroid hormone receptors: Many Actors in search of a plot

    Miguel Beato;Peter Herrlich;Günther Schütz

  • A NEW VARIANT OF GLYCOPROTEIN CD44 CONFERS METASTATIC POTENTIAL TO RAT CARCINOMA CELLS

    U. Günthert;M. Hofmann;W. Rudy;S. Reber

  • Antitumor promotion and antiinflammation: Down-modulation of AP-1 (Fos/Jun) activity by glucocorticoid hormone

    Carsten Jonat;Hans J. Rahmsdorf;Kun-Koo Park;Andrew C.B. Cato

  • DNA binding of the glucocorticoid receptor is not essential for survival

    Holger M Reichardt;Klaus H Kaestner;Jan Tuckermann;Oliver Kretz

  • 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate induction of the human collagenase gene is mediated by an inducible enhancer element located in the 5'-flanking region.

    Peter Angel;I. Baumann;B. Stein;H. Delius

  • Cross-coupling of the NF-kappa B p65 and Fos/Jun transcription factors produces potentiated biological function.

    Bernd Stein;Albert S. Baldwin;Dean W. Ballard;Warner C. Greene

  • Expression of CD44 Variant Proteins in Human Colorectal Cancer Is Related to Tumor Progression

    V. J. M. Wielenga;K.-H. Heider;G. J. A. Offerhaus;G. R. Adolf

  • Requirement for fos gene expression in the transcriptional activation of collagenase by other oncogenes and phorbol esters.

    Axel Schönthal;Peter Herrlich;Hans Jobst Rahmsdorf;Helmut Ponta

  • UV-induced DNA damage is an intermediate step in UV-induced expression of human immunodeficiency virus type 1, collagenase, c-fos, and metallothionein.

    B Stein;H J Rahmsdorf;A Steffen;M Litfin

  • Dephosphorylation of receptor tyrosine kinases as target of regulation by radiation, oxidants or alkylating agents.

    A Knebel;H J Rahmsdorf;A Ullrich;P Herrlich

  • ATF-2 is preferentially activated by stress-activated protein kinases to mediate c-jun induction in response to genotoxic agents.

    H. Van Dam;D. Wilhelm;I. Herr;A. Steffen

  • A distinct modulating domain in glucocorticoid receptor monomers in the repression of activity of the transcription factor AP-1.

    Susanne Heck;M Kullmann;A Gast;H Ponta

  • CD44 is required for two consecutive steps in HGF/c-Met signaling

    Véronique Orian-Rousseau;Linfeng Chen;Jonathan P. Sleeman;Peter Herrlich

  • The NF2 tumor suppressor gene product, merlin, mediates contact inhibition of growth through interactions with CD44

    Helen Morrison;Larry S. Sherman;James Legg;Fatima Banine

  • Involvement of growth factor receptors in the mammalian UVC response.

    Christoph Sachsenmaier;Adriana Radler-Pohl;Raymund Zinck;Alfred Nordheim

  • Signal-dependent regulation of splicing via phosphorylation of Sam68

    Nathalie Matter;Peter Herrlich;Harald König

  • Repression of inflammatory responses in the absence of DNA binding by the glucocorticoid receptor.

    Holger M. Reichardt;Jan P. Tuckermann;Jan P. Tuckermann;Martin Göttlicher;Maja Vujic

Frequent Co-Authors

Helmut Ponta
Helmut Ponta Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Jonathan P. Sleeman
Jonathan P. Sleeman University Medical Centre Mannheim
Pier Giuseppe Pelicci
Pier Giuseppe Pelicci European Institute of Oncology
Saverio Minucci
Saverio Minucci European Institute of Oncology
Larry S. Sherman
Larry S. Sherman Oregon National Primate Research Center
Bernd Groner
Bernd Groner Goethe University Frankfurt
Manfred Schweiger
Manfred Schweiger Freie Universität Berlin
Axel Knebel
Axel Knebel University of Dundee
Peter Angel
Peter Angel Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Frank-D. Böhmer
Frank-D. Böhmer Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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