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Discipline name D-index D-index (Discipline H-index) only includes papers and citation values for an examined discipline in contrast to General H-index which accounts for publications across all disciplines. Citations Publications World Ranking National Ranking
Biology and Biochemistry D-index 43 Citations 4,936 101 World Ranking 16922 National Ranking 6957

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • DNA

Umadas Maitra mainly focuses on Biochemistry, Initiation factor, Eukaryotic initiation factor, Eukaryotic Ribosome and eIF2. His studies examine the connections between Biochemistry and genetics, as well as such issues in Molecular biology, with regards to RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. The various areas that he examines in his Initiation factor study include Transcription preinitiation complex, GTP', EIF1 and Ternary complex.

Umadas Maitra usually deals with Ternary complex and limits it to topics linked to Protein subunit and 30S. His Eukaryotic initiation factor research focuses on Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma and how it relates to Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5. Umadas Maitra works mostly in the field of Eukaryotic Ribosome, limiting it down to topics relating to Eukaryotic Small Ribosomal Subunit and, in certain cases, Eukaryotic Large Ribosomal Subunit, as a part of the same area of interest.

His most cited work include:

  • The Saccharomyces cerevisiae TIF6 Gene Encoding Translation Initiation Factor 6 Is Required for 60S Ribosomal Subunit Biogenesis (139 citations)
  • Initiation factors in protein biosynthesis. (136 citations)
  • The Role of Deoxyribonucleic Acid in Ribonucleic Acid Synthesis XIV. A STUDY OF THE INITIATION OF RIBONUCLEIC ACID SYNTHESIS (118 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His scientific interests lie mostly in Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Initiation factor, Eukaryotic initiation factor and Polymerase. His is doing research in GTP', Ribosome, Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5, Eukaryotic Ribosome and Prokaryotic initiation factor-2, both of which are found in Biochemistry. His research integrates issues of RNA, RNA polymerase, Transcription, Reticulocyte and DNA in his study of Molecular biology.

His Initiation factor study incorporates themes from Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma, Eukaryotic translation and Protein biosynthesis. The Eukaryotic initiation factor study combines topics in areas such as eIF2, Ribosomal RNA, EIF4A1, Eukaryotic Small Ribosomal Subunit and Eukaryotic Large Ribosomal Subunit. His study in the field of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, RNA polymerase I and Termination factor is also linked to topics like DNA clamp.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Biochemistry (62.75%)
  • Molecular biology (49.02%)
  • Initiation factor (37.25%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2000-2013)?

  • Biochemistry (62.75%)
  • Eukaryotic initiation factor (36.27%)
  • Initiation factor (37.25%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Biochemistry, Eukaryotic initiation factor, Initiation factor, Eukaryotic translation and Phosphorylation. Umadas Maitra is interested in Yeast, which is a branch of Biochemistry. The study incorporates disciplines such as EIF6, Eukaryotic Ribosome, eIF2 and TAF4 in addition to Eukaryotic initiation factor.

His eIF2 study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Prokaryotic initiation factor-2 and Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5. His Initiation factor research integrates issues from Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4 gamma and EIF1. He has researched Eukaryotic translation in several fields, including Molecular biology, GTP' and Cell biology.

Between 2000 and 2013, his most popular works were:

  • The Saccharomyces cerevisiae TIF6 Gene Encoding Translation Initiation Factor 6 Is Required for 60S Ribosomal Subunit Biogenesis (139 citations)
  • Role of the Tsc1-Tsc2 complex in signaling and transport across the cell membrane in the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe. (87 citations)
  • Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5 Functions as a GTPase-activating Protein (86 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Gene
  • Enzyme
  • DNA

His primary scientific interests are in Biochemistry, Eukaryotic initiation factor, Initiation factor, EIF1 and Computational biology. His study in Ribosomal protein, 5S ribosomal RNA, Ribosomal RNA, Eukaryotic Large Ribosomal Subunit and Eukaryotic Small Ribosomal Subunit is carried out as part of his studies in Biochemistry. His studies in Eukaryotic initiation factor integrate themes in fields like EIF6, eIF2, EIF4EBP1, EIF4A1 and Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5.

His Initiation factor research is included under the broader classification of Ribosome. His EIF1 research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Crystallography, Transcription preinitiation complex, Plasma protein binding and Transcription factor II E. His work deals with themes such as Translation, Eukaryotic initiation factor 3 and Protein biosynthesis, which intersect with Computational biology.

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Best Publications

The Saccharomyces cerevisiae TIF6 Gene Encoding Translation Initiation Factor 6 Is Required for 60S Ribosomal Subunit Biogenesis

Uttiya Basu;Kausik Si;Jonathan R. Warner;Umadas Maitra.
Molecular and Cellular Biology (2001)

214 Citations

Initiation factors in protein biosynthesis.

Umadas Maitra;Evan A. Stringer;Asok Chaudhuri.
Annual Review of Biochemistry (1982)

207 Citations

The Role of Deoxyribonucleic Acid in Ribonucleic Acid Synthesis XIV. A STUDY OF THE INITIATION OF RIBONUCLEIC ACID SYNTHESIS

Umadas Maitra;Yozo Nakata;Jerard Hurwitz.
Journal of Biological Chemistry (1967)

196 Citations

Distinct Functions of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factors eIF1A and eIF3 in the Formation of the 40 S Ribosomal Preinitiation Complex

Jayanta Chaudhuri;Dipanjan Chowdhury;Umadas Maitra.
Journal of Biological Chemistry (1999)

160 Citations

Mammalian Translation Initiation Factor eIF1 Functions with eIF1A and eIF3 in the Formation of a Stable 40 S Preinitiation Complex

Romit Majumdar;Amitabha Bandyopadhyay;Umadas Maitra.
Journal of Biological Chemistry (2003)

138 Citations

The Saccharomyces cerevisiae homologue of mammalian translation initiation factor 6 does not function as a translation initiation factor

Kausik Si;Umadas Maitra.
Molecular and Cellular Biology (1999)

134 Citations

Unified nomenclature for the subunits of eukaryotic initiation factor 3.

Karen S Browning;Daniel R Gallie;John W.B Hershey;Alan G Hinnebusch.
Trends in Biochemical Sciences (2001)

132 Citations

Eukaryotic ribosomal subunit anti-association activity of calf liver is contained in a single polypeptide chain protein of Mr = 25,500 (eukaryotic initiation factor 6).

D M Valenzuela;A Chaudhuri;U Maitra.
Journal of Biological Chemistry (1982)

130 Citations

Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5 Functions as a GTPase-activating Protein

Supratik Das;Rajarshi Ghosh;Umadas Maitra.
Journal of Biological Chemistry (2001)

125 Citations

Specific Interaction of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5 (eIF5) with the β-Subunit of eIF2

Supratik Das;Tapan Maiti;Kallol Das;Umadas Maitra.
Journal of Biological Chemistry (1997)

124 Citations

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