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Riet De Rycke

Riet De Rycke

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Biology and Biochemistry
Belgium
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
76
Citations
17668
World Ranking
5121
National Ranking
80

Riet De Rycke 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 Riet De Rycke sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 200 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Riet De Rycke 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 Riet De Rycke 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: 76 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% 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

  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Riet De Rycke is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and has contributed significantly to research in biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their work spans multiple domains, including agricultural and biological sciences.

The scientist focuses primarily on molecular biology, plant science, genetics, immunology, and cell biology as key subfields. Their research covers a range of topics such as RNA interference and gene delivery, plant molecular biology, neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration mechanisms, connective tissue disorders, autophagy in disease and therapy, endoplasmic reticulum stress and disease, and plant responses to water stress.

Frequent publication venues for Riet De Rycke include:

  • The American Journal of Human Genetics
  • Current Biology
  • Journal of Controlled Release
  • The Plant Cell
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

Among recent published papers are:

  • "Macrophages are metabolically heterogeneous within the tumor microenvironment," 2021, Cell Reports
  • "Small heat shock proteins operate as molecular chaperones in the mitochondrial intermembrane space," 2023, Nature Cell Biology
  • "Layer by Layer Assembled Chitosan-Coated Gold Nanoparticles for Enhanced siRNA Delivery and Silencing," 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • "Vapor nanobubble is the more reliable photothermal mechanism for inducing endosomal escape of siRNA without disturbing cell homeostasis," 2020, Journal of Controlled Release
  • "A lipid nanoparticle platform for mRNA delivery through repurposing of cationic amphiphilic drugs," 2022, Journal of Controlled Release

Riet De Rycke collaborates regularly with several coauthors, including:

  • Stefaan C. De Smedt
  • Moritz K. Nowack
  • Michiel De Bruyne
  • Kevin Braeckmans
  • Femke Baeke

This profile reflects a diverse and multidisciplinary research portfolio, with extensive work in gene delivery mechanisms, molecular processes within cells, plant-related molecular biology, and disease-related pathways. Their contributions across multiple well-recognized scientific journals and collaboration with numerous researchers indicate a sustained engagement in advancing knowledge in their areas of expertise.

Best Publications

  • An Agrobacterium-mediated transient gene expression system for intact leaves

    Jyoti Kapila;Riet De Rycke;Marc Van Montagu;Geert Angenon

  • Neutrophil extracellular trap cell death requires both autophagy and superoxide generation.

    Quinten Remijsen;Tom Vanden Berghe;Ellen Wirawan;Bob Asselbergh

  • Molecular Phenotyping of the pal1 and pal2 Mutants of Arabidopsis thaliana Reveals Far-Reaching Consequences on Phenylpropanoid, Amino Acid, and Carbohydrate Metabolism

    Antje Rohde;Kris Morreel;John Ralph;Geert Goeminne

  • Downregulation of Cinnamoyl-Coenzyme A Reductase in Poplar: Multiple-Level Phenotyping Reveals Effects on Cell Wall Polymer Metabolism and Structure

    Jean-Charles Leplé;Jean-Charles Leplé;Jean-Charles Leplé;Rebecca Dauwe;Rebecca Dauwe;Kris Morreel;Kris Morreel;Véronique Storme;Véronique Storme

  • Cell Surface ABP1-TMK Auxin-Sensing Complex Activates ROP GTPase Signaling

    Tongda Xu;Tongda Xu;Tongda Xu;Ning Dai;Jisheng Chen;Shingo Nagawa;Shingo Nagawa

  • Identification of a novel mechanism of blood–brain communication during peripheral inflammation via choroid plexus-derived extracellular vesicles

    Sriram Balusu;Elien Van Wonterghem;Riet De Rycke;Koen Raemdonck

  • Developmental Stage Specificity and the Role of Mitochondrial Metabolism in the Response of Arabidopsis Leaves to Prolonged Mild Osmotic Stress

    Aleksandra Skirycz;Stefanie De Bodt;Toshihiro Obata;Inge De Clercq

  • A mutation of the mitochondrial ABC transporter Sta1 leads to dwarfism and chlorosis in the Arabidopsis mutant starik

    Sergei Kushnir;Elena Babiychuk;Sergei Storozhenko;Mark W. Davey

  • Aging in Legume Symbiosis. A Molecular View on Nodule Senescence in Medicago truncatula

    Willem Van de Velde;Juan Carlos Pérez Guerra;Annick De Keyser;Riet De Rycke

  • Histological study of seed coat development in Arabidopsis thaliana

    Tom Beeckman;Riet De Rycke;Ronald Viane;Dirk Inzé

  • Fluorescence Imaging-Based Screen Identifies ARF GEF Component of Early Endosomal Trafficking

    Hirokazu Tanaka;Saeko Kitakura;Riet De Rycke;Ruth De Groodt

  • The unfolded-protein-response sensor IRE-1α regulates the function of CD8α⁺ dendritic cells

    Fabiola Osorio;Simon J Tavernier;Eik Hoffmann;Yvan Saeys

  • Polyelectrolyte Microcapsules as Antigen Delivery Vehicles To Dendritic Cells: Uptake, Processing, and Cross‐Presentation of Encapsulated Antigens

    Stefaan De Koker;Bruno G. De Geest;Satwinder K. Singh;Riet De Rycke

  • IL-17 produced by Paneth cells drives TNF-induced shock

    Nozomi Takahashi;Ineke Vanlaere;Riet de Rycke;Anje Cauwels

  • RBOH-mediated ROS production facilitates lateral root emergence in Arabidopsis.

    Beata Orman-Ligeza;Beata Orman-Ligeza;Boris Parizot;Riet de Rycke;Ana Fernandez

  • PtABI3 Impinges on the Growth and Differentiation of Embryonic Leaves during Bud Set in Poplar

    Antje Rohde;Els Prinsen;Riet De Rycke;Gilbert Engler

  • Reactive oxygen species and ethylene play a positive role in lateral root base nodulation of a semiaquatic legume

    Wim D'Haeze;Riet De Rycke;René Mathis;Sofie Goormachtig

  • Serpin1 of Arabidopsis thaliana is a suicide inhibitor for metacaspase 9

    Dominique Vercammen;Beatrice Belenghi;Brigitte van de Cotte;Tine Beunens

  • Cell-Specific and Conditional Expression of Caffeoyl-Coenzyme A-3-O-Methyltransferase in Poplar

    Cuiying Chen;Hugo Meyermans;Bart Burggraeve;Riet M. De Rycke

  • The Quorum Sensing Inhibitor Hamamelitannin Increases Antibiotic Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms by Affecting Peptidoglycan Biosynthesis and eDNA Release

    Gilles Brackman;Koen Breyne;Riet De Rycke;Arno Vermote

Frequent Co-Authors

Jiří Friml
Jiří Friml Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Dirk Inzé
Dirk Inzé Ghent University
Bruno G. De Geest
Bruno G. De Geest Ghent University
Gilbert Engler
Gilbert Engler INRAE : Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Wout Boerjan
Wout Boerjan Ghent University
Frank Van Breusegem
Frank Van Breusegem Ghent University
Bart N. Lambrecht
Bart N. Lambrecht Ghent University
Sofie Goormachtig
Sofie Goormachtig Ghent University
Sophie Janssens
Sophie Janssens Ghent University

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