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Theo J.C. Van Berkel

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Biology and Biochemistry
Netherlands
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
91
Citations
30686
World Ranking
2316
National Ranking
56

Medicine

D-Index
91
Citations
30981
World Ranking
11733
National Ranking
450

Theo J.C. Van Berkel 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 Theo J.C. Van Berkel sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 420 publications — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Theo J.C. Van Berkel 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 Theo J.C. Van Berkel 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: 91 D-Index — 88th percentile

88% 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 Netherlands Leader Award

Overview

Theo J.C. Van Berkel is affiliated with Leiden University in the Netherlands. Their research spans multiple areas within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, with a focus on diseases and mechanisms related to cardiovascular health and metabolism.

The main fields of study for Van Berkel include Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work is further specialized in subfields such as Molecular Biology, Surgery, Immunology, Oncology, and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.

The primary research topics covered by Van Berkel comprise:

  • Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Chemokine receptors and signaling
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
  • Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms

Van Berkel has contributed significantly to the scientific literature, with notable recent papers including:

  • "N-Acetyl Galactosamine Targeting: Paving the Way for Clinical Application of Nucleotide Medicines in Cardiovascular Diseases," 2021, Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
  • "Magnetic resonance imaging contrast-enhancement with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles amplifies macrophage foam cell apoptosis in human and murine atherosclerosis," 2022, Cardiovascular Research
  • "CCL18 aggravates atherosclerosis by inducing CCR6-dependent T-cell influx and polarization," 2024, Frontiers in Immunology
  • "Disruption of Phospholipid Transfer Protein-Mediated High-Density Lipoprotein Maturation Reduces Scavenger Receptor BI Deficiency-Driven Atherosclerosis Susceptibility Despite Unexpected Metabolic Complications," 2020, Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
  • "Impact of bone marrow ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 deficiency on atherogenesis is independent of the presence of the low-density lipoprotein receptor," 2021, Atherosclerosis

Frequent co-authors in Van Berkel's research include:

  • Erik A.L. Biessen
  • Ilze Bot
  • Menno Hoekstra
  • Miranda Van Eck
  • Marijke M. Westra

Their work has been published multiple times in key scientific journals such as:

  • Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Frontiers in Immunology
  • Atherosclerosis
  • European Journal of Immunology

Best Publications

  • A role for macrophage scavenger receptors in atherosclerosis and susceptibility to infection

    Hiroshi Suzuki;Hiroshi Suzuki;Yukiko Kurihara;Motohiro Takeya;Nobuo Kamada

  • Multivalent N-Acetylgalactosamine-Conjugated siRNA Localizes in Hepatocytes and Elicits Robust RNAi-Mediated Gene Silencing

    Jayaprakash K. Nair;Jennifer L. S. Willoughby;Amy Chan;Klaus Charisse

  • Receptors, Mediators, and Mechanisms Involved in Bacterial Sepsis and Septic Shock

    Edwin S. Van Amersfoort;Theo J. C. Van Berkel;Johan Kuiper

  • The influence of cytokines on the integrity of the blood-brain barrier in vitro

    Helga E. de Vries;Margret C.M. Blom-Roosemalen;Marijke van Oosten;Albert G. de Boer

  • The Blood-Brain Barrier in Neuroinflammatory Diseases

    Helga E. de Vries;Johan Kuiper;Albertus G. de Boer;Theo J. C. Van Berkel

  • Leukocyte ABCA1 controls susceptibility to atherosclerosis and macrophage recruitment into tissues

    Miranda Van Eck;I. Sophie T. Bos;Wolfgang E. Kaminski;Evelyn Orsó

  • Endothelial KLF2 Links Local Arterial Shear Stress Levels to the Expression of Vascular Tone-Regulating Genes

    Rob J. Dekker;Johannes V. van Thienen;Jakub Rohlena;Saskia C. de Jager

  • Perivascular Mast Cells Promote Atherogenesis and Induce Plaque Destabilization in Apolipoprotein E–Deficient Mice

    Ilize Bot;Saskia C. A. De Jager;Aima Zernecke;Ken A. Lindstedt

  • Liver Kupffer cells rapidly remove red blood cell–derived vesicles from the circulation by scavenger receptors

    Frans L. A. Willekens;Jan M. Werre;J. Kar Kruijt;Bregt Roerdinkholder-Stoelwinder

  • Genetic Variant of the Scavenger Receptor BI in Humans

    Menno Vergeer;Suzanne J A Korporaal;Remco Franssen;Illiana Meurs

  • Induction of Rapid Atherogenesis by Perivascular Carotid Collar Placement in Apolipoprotein E–Deficient and Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor–Deficient Mice

    Jan H. von der Thüsen;Theo J.C. van Berkel;Erik A.L. Biessen

  • Interleukins in Atherosclerosis: Molecular Pathways and Therapeutic Potential

    Jan H. Von der Thüsen;Johan Kuiper;Theo J. C. Van Berkel;Erik A. L. Biessen

  • FTY720, a Synthetic Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Analogue, Inhibits Development of Atherosclerosis in Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor–Deficient Mice

    Jerzy-Roch Nofer;Martine Bot;Martin Brodde;Paul J. Taylor

  • Differential Effects of Scavenger Receptor BI Deficiency on Lipid Metabolism in Cells of the Arterial Wall and in the Liver

    Miranda Van Eck;Jaap Twisk;Menno Hoekstra;Brechje T. Van Rij

  • Induction of Atherosclerotic Plaque Rupture in Apolipoprotein E−/− Mice After Adenovirus-Mediated Transfer of p53

    Jan H. Von Der Thüsen;Bart J. M. Van Vlijmen;Rob C. Hoeben;Mark M. Kockx

  • Recombinant lipoproteins: lipoprotein-like lipid particles for drug targeting.

    Patrick C.N Rensen;Remco L.A de Vrueh;Johan Kuiper;Martin K Bijsterbosch

  • Macrophage ABCG1 Deletion Disrupts Lipid Homeostasis in Alveolar Macrophages and Moderately Influences Atherosclerotic Lesion Development in LDL Receptor-Deficient Mice

    Ruud Out;Menno Hoekstra;Reeni B. Hildebrand;Janine K. Kruit

  • The peripheral blood mononuclear cell microRNA signature of coronary artery disease

    Menno Hoekstra;Christian A.C. van der Lans;Bente Halvorsen;Lars Gullestad

  • Specific gene expression of ATP-binding cassette transporters and nuclear hormone receptors in rat liver parenchymal, endothelial, and Kupffer cells.

    Menno Hoekstra;J.Kar Kruijt;Miranda Van Eck;Theo J.C. van Berkel

  • Receptors, Mediators, and Mechanisms Involved in Bacterial Sepsis and Septic Shock

    Edwin S. Van Amersfoort;Theo J. C. Van Berkel;Johan Kuiper

Frequent Co-Authors

Erik A.L. Biessen
Erik A.L. Biessen Maastricht University
Johan Kuiper
Johan Kuiper Leiden University
Patrick C. N. Rensen
Patrick C. N. Rensen Leiden University Medical Center
Louis M. Havekes
Louis M. Havekes Leiden University Medical Center
Muthiah Manoharan
Muthiah Manoharan Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (United States)
Paul H.A. Quax
Paul H.A. Quax Leiden University Medical Center
Domenico Praticò
Domenico Praticò Temple University
Ko Willems van Dijk
Ko Willems van Dijk Leiden University Medical Center
Christian Weber
Christian Weber Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Peter A. C. 't Hoen
Peter A. C. 't Hoen Radboud University

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