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Veli-Jukka Uitto

Veli-Jukka Uitto

University of Helsinki
Finland

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
61
Citations
11083
World Ranking
11539
National Ranking
80

Veli-Jukka Uitto 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 Veli-Jukka Uitto sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 125 publications — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Veli-Jukka Uitto 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 Veli-Jukka Uitto 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: 61 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Veli-Jukka Uitto is affiliated with the University of Helsinki in Finland, specializing in fields related to dentistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. Their research covers several subfields such as periodontics, cancer research, and public health with a focus on environmental and occupational health aspects.

Their scientific contributions focus prominently on oral microbiology and periodontitis research, protease and inhibitor mechanisms, as well as HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations. These topics highlight an interdisciplinary approach combining oral health, molecular mechanisms, and disease impacts.

Among the recent published works, one notable paper is titled "Correlations between different protein species of oral rinse MMP-8 and patient-related factors," published in 2023 in the journal Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

Frequent collaborators in their research include the following coauthors:

  • Jussi Leppilahti
  • Taina Tervahartiala
  • Hannu Kautiainen
  • Ismo T. Räisänen
  • Minna-Maija Ahonen

Research dissemination has predominantly occurred through the venue Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, reflecting the scientist's engagement with dental research communities.

Best Publications

  • The Activation and Function of Host Matrix Metalloproteinases in Dentin Matrix Breakdown in Caries Lesions

    L. Tjäderhane;H. Larjava;T. Sorsa;V.-J. Uitto

  • Substratum surface topography alters cell shape and regulates fibronectin mRNA level, mRNA stability, secretion and assembly in human fibroblasts

    Laisheng Chou;James D. Firth;Veli-Jukka Uitto;Donald M. Brunette

  • Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) of the Oral Cavity: Cellular Origin and Relationship to Periodontal Status:

    M. Makela;T. Salo;V.-J. Uitto;H. Larjava

  • Cell biology of gingival wound healing.

    Lari Häkkinen;Veli-Jukka Uitto;Hannu Larjava

  • Expression of collagenase-3 (MMP-13) and collagenase-1 (MMP-1) by transformed keratinocytes is dependent on the activity of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase.

    Nina Johansson;Risto Ala-aho;Veli-Jukka Uitto;Reidar Grénman

  • Proteolytic host cell enzymes in gingival crevice fluid.

    Veli-Jukka Uitto;Christopher M. Overall;Cristopher McCulloch

  • Identification of proteases from periodontopathogenic bacteria as activators of latent human neutrophil and fibroblast-type interstitial collagenases.

    T Sorsa;T Ingman;K Suomalainen;M Haapasalo

  • Comparison of Interstitial Collagenases From Human Gingiva, Sulcular Fluid and Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes

    Timo Sorsa;Veli-Jukka Uitto;Veli-Jukka Uitto;Kimmo Suomalainen;Matti Vauhkonen

  • Local and systemic responses in matrix metalloproteinase 8-deficient mice during Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis

    Heidi Kuula;Tuula Salo;Emma Pirilä;Anita M. Tuomainen

  • Differential expression of matrilysin‐1 (MMP‐7), 92 kD gelatinase (MMP‐9), and metalloelastase (MMP‐12) in oral verrucous and squamous cell cancer

    U Impola;V J Uitto;J Hietanen;L Hakkinen

  • Matrix metalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase A) is related to migration of keratinocytes.

    Marja Mäkelä;Hannu Larjava;Emma Pirilä;Päivi Maisi

  • Keratinocytes in Human Wounds Express αvβ6 Integrin

    Kirsi Haapasalmi;Ken Zhang;Marcia Tonnesen;John Olerud

  • Doxycycline and chemically modified tetracyclines inhibit gelatinase A (MMP-2) gene expression in human skin keratinocytes

    Veli-Jukka Uitto;James D. Firth;Leslie Nip;Lorne M. Golub

  • Salivary collagenase. Origin, characteristics and relationship to periodontal health

    Veli-Jukka Uitto;Kimmo Suomalainen;Timo Sorsa

  • Specificity of the anticollagenase action of tetracyclines: relevance to their anti-inflammatory potential.

    K. Suomalainen;T. Sorsa;L. M. Golub;Nungavaram Ramamurthy

  • A protease of Bacteroides gingivalis degrades cell surface and matrix glycoproteins of cultured gingival fibroblasts and induces secretion of collagenase and plasminogen activator.

    V J Uitto;H Larjava;J Heino;T Sorsa

  • Structure and function of the tooth-epithelial interface in health and disease.

    Marja T Pöllänen;Jukka I Salonen;Veli-Jukka Uitto

  • Gingival crevice fluid – an introduction

    Veli-Jukka Uitto

  • A trypsin-like protease from Bacteroides gingivalis: partial purification and characterization.

    Timo Sorsa;Veli-Jukka Uitto;Kimmo Suomalainen;Heikki Turto

  • Reciprocal interactions between human ovarian surface epithelial cells and adjacent extracellular matrix.

    Patricia A. Kruk;Veli-Jukka Uitto;James D. Firth;Shoukat Dedhar

Frequent Co-Authors

Eija Könönen
Eija Könönen University of Turku
Timo Sorsa
Timo Sorsa University of Helsinki
Hannu Larjava
Hannu Larjava University of British Columbia
Daniel Grenier
Daniel Grenier Université Laval
Tuula Salo
Tuula Salo University of Helsinki
Jyrki Heino
Jyrki Heino University of Turku
Yrjö T. Konttinen
Yrjö T. Konttinen Helsinki University Hospital
Steven L. Pelech
Steven L. Pelech University of British Columbia
Sirkka Asikainen
Sirkka Asikainen Umeå University
José Cláudio Fonseca Moreira
José Cláudio Fonseca Moreira Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

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