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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
77
Citations
16005
World Ranking
4897
National Ranking
116

Peter J. Punt publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 225 publications — 59th percentile

59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Peter J. Punt 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 Peter J. Punt sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 77 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Peter J. Punt is affiliated with Leiden University in the Netherlands. Their research spans multiple fields, primarily within Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Engineering. Their work has a significant focus on Biomedical Engineering and Molecular Biology, along with notable contributions to Biotechnology, Plant Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

The scientist's main topics of investigation include:

  • Biofuel production and bioconversion
  • Enzyme Production and Characterization
  • Fungal and yeast genetics research
  • Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
  • Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
  • Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
  • Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases

Peter J. Punt has published multiple articles in well-recognized scientific journals. Recent publications include:

  • "Carbohydrate Binding Modules: Diversity of Domain Architecture in Amylases and Cellulases From Filamentous Microorganisms," 2020, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
  • "Microbial itaconic acid production from starchy food waste by newly isolated thermotolerant Aspergillus terreus strain," 2021, Bioresource Technology
  • "A seven-membered cell wall related transglycosylase gene family in Aspergillus niger is relevant for cell wall integrity in cell wall mutants with reduced α-glucan or galactomannan," 2020, The Cell Surface
  • "Identification of a Conserved Transcriptional Activator-Repressor Module Controlling the Expression of Genes Involved in Tannic Acid Degradation and Gallic Acid Utilization in Aspergillus niger," 2021, Frontiers in Fungal Biology
  • "Novel Design of an α-Amylase with an N-Terminal CBM20 in Aspergillus niger Improves Binding and Processing of a Broad Range of Starches," 2023, Molecules

Frequent collaborators in their research include Arthur F. J. Ram, Mark Arentshorst, Andika Sidar, Gerben P. Voshol, and Erik Vijgenboom. These collaborations have occurred across various projects and publications, indicating ongoing scientific partnerships.

Peter J. Punt's research has been published primarily in a few recurrent venues, such as Frontiers in Fungal Biology, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Bioresource Technology, The Cell Surface, and Molecules.

Best Publications

  • Transformation of Aspergillus based on the hygromycin B resistance marker from Escherichia coli.

    P. J. Punt;R. P. Oliver;M. A. Dingemanse;P. H. Pouwels

  • Filamentous fungi as cell factories for heterologous protein production

    Peter J Punt;Nick van Biezen;Ana Conesa;Alwin Albers

  • Comparative genomics reveals high biological diversity and specific adaptations in the industrially and medically important fungal genus Aspergillus

    Ronald P. de Vries;Robert Riley;Ad Wiebenga;Guillermo Aguilar-Osorio

  • Efficient production of secreted proteins by Aspergillus : progress, limitations and prospects

    R. J. Gouka;P. J. Punt;C. A. M. J. J. van den Hondel

  • Transformation of filamentous fungi based on hygromycin B and phleomycin resistance markers.

    P.J. Punt;C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel

  • Functional elements in the promoter region of the Aspergillus nidulans gpdA gene encoding glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.

    Peter J. Punt;Maria A. Dingemanse;Anneke Kuyvenhoven;Ronald D.M. Soede

  • Novel aspects of tomato root colonization and infection by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-lycopersici revealed by confocal laser scanning microscopic analysis using the green fluorescent protein as a marker

    Anastasia L. Lagopodi;Arthur F. J. Ram;Gerda E. M. Lamers;Peter J. Punt

  • The secretion pathway in filamentous fungi: a biotechnological view

    A. Conesa;P.J. Punt;N. van Luijk;C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel

  • Cytochrome P450 enzyme systems in fungi

    H. J. M. Van Den Brink;R. F. M. Van Gorcom;C. A. M. J. J. Van Den Hondel;P. J. Punt

  • Fungal peroxidases: molecular aspects and applications.

    Ana Conesa;Peter J. Punt;Cees A.M.J.J. van den Hondel

  • Transformation of Penicillium chrysogenum using dominant selection markers and expression of an Escherichia coli lacZ fusion gene.

    Margareta Kolar;Peter J. Punt;Cees A.M.J.J. van den Hondel;Helmut Schwab

  • Development of a mature fungal technology and production platform for industrial enzymes based on a Myceliophthora thermophila isolate, previously known as Chrysosporium lucknowense C1

    H. Visser;V. Joosten;P.J. Punt;A.V. Gusakov

  • Expression of the Escherichia coli β-glucuronidase gene in industrial and phytopathogenic filamentous fungi

    I. N. Roberts;R. P. Oliver;P. J. Punt;C. A. M. J. J. van den Hondel

  • Improving the pathogenicity of a nematode-trapping fungus by genetic engineering of a subtilisin with nematotoxic activity.

    Johan Åhman;Tomas Johansson;Maja Olsson;P J Punt

  • Novel fungal enzymes

    Mark Emalfarb;Alexander Vasilievich Gusakov;Peter J. Punt;Arkady Panteleimonovich Sinitsyn

  • The production of antibody fragments and antibody fusion proteins by yeasts and filamentous fungi.

    Vivi Joosten;Christien Lokman;Cees Amjj van den Hondel;Peter J Punt

  • Isolation and characterization of the glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase gene of Aspergillus nidulans

    Peter J. Punt;Maria A. Dingemanse;Brigit J.M. Jacobs-Meijsing;Peter H. Pouwels

  • Studies on the Production of Fungal Peroxidases in Aspergillus niger

    A. Conesa;C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel;P.J. Punt

  • Expression of the Pycnoporus cinnabarinus laccase gene in Aspergillus niger and characterization of the recombinant enzyme

    Eric Record;Peter J. Punt;Mohamed Chamkha;Marc Labat

  • Additional file 8: of Comparative genomics reveals high biological diversity and specific adaptations in the industrially and medically important fungal genus Aspergillus

    Ronald de Vries;Robert Riley;Ad Wiebenga;Guillermo Aguilar-Osorio

Frequent Co-Authors

Arthur F. J. Ram
Arthur F. J. Ram Leiden University
Cees A. M. J. J. van den Hondel
Cees A. M. J. J. van den Hondel Leiden University
Eric Record
Eric Record INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Vera Meyer
Vera Meyer Technical University of Berlin
Ronald P. de Vries
Ronald P. de Vries Utrecht University
Bernard Henrissat
Bernard Henrissat Technical University of Denmark
Anthony Levasseur
Anthony Levasseur University of Montreal
Gerhard H. Braus
Gerhard H. Braus University of Göttingen
Gustavo H. Goldman
Gustavo H. Goldman Universidade de São Paulo
Alla Lapidus
Alla Lapidus Saint Petersburg State University

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