World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
63
Citations
17594
World Ranking
8300
National Ranking
34

Overview

Vladimír Křen is affiliated with the Czech Academy of Sciences in the Czech Republic. Their research spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine, with significant contributions specifically in the subfields of Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Organic Chemistry, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

The primary research themes in their work include:

  • Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
  • Galectins and Cancer Biology
  • Silymarin and Mushroom Poisoning
  • Carbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis
  • Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
  • Enzyme Production and Characterization
  • Berberine and alkaloids research

Frequent publication venues for Vladimír Křen's work include:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Antioxidants
  • Biotechnology Advances

The recent papers associated with Vladimír Křen demonstrate engagement with pharmacokinetics, molecular effects of bioactive compounds, and analytical techniques, among other topics. Examples include:

  • "Systematic review of pharmacokinetics and potential pharmacokinetic interactions of flavonolignans from silymarin," 2021, published in Medicinal Research Reviews
  • "Silybin and its congeners: from traditional medicine to molecular effects," 2022, published in Natural Product Reports
  • "Multidrug Resistance Modulation Activity of Silybin Derivatives and Their Anti-Inflammatory Potential," 2020, published in Antioxidants
  • "Simple and Rapid HPLC Separation and Quantification of Flavonoid, Flavonolignans, and 2,3-Dehydroflavonolignans in Silymarin," 2020, published in Foods
  • "Hesperidin, Hesperetin, Rutinose, and Rhamnose Act as Skin Anti-Aging Agents," 2023, published in Molecules

Collaborative research efforts include frequent co-authorship with:

  • Pavla Bojarová
  • Lucie Petrásková
  • Helena Pelantová
  • Kateřina Valentová
  • Kristýna Slámová

Best Publications

  • Identification of Cd36 ( Fat ) as an insulin-resistance gene causing defective fatty acid and glucose metabolism in hypertensive rats

    Timothy J. Aitman;Anne M. Glazier;Caroline A. Wallace;Lisa D. Cooper

  • Silybin and silymarin--new and emerging applications in medicine.

    Radek Gazak;Daniela Walterova;Vladimir Kren

  • A genetic linkage map of the laboratory rat, Rattus norvegicus

    Howard J. Jacob;Howard J. Jacob;Donna M. Brown;Ruth K. Bunker;Mark J. Daly

  • Integrated transcriptional profiling and linkage analysis for identification of genes underlying disease

    Norbert Hubner;Caroline A Wallace;Heike Zimdahl;Enrico Petretto

  • Glycosides in medicine: "The role of glycosidic residue in biological activity".

    Vladimir Kren;Ludmila Martinkova

  • Biodegradation potential of the genus Rhodococcus.

    Ludmila Martínková;Bronislava Uhnáková;Miroslav Pátek;Jan Nesvera

  • Silybin and silymarin - new effects and applications

    Vladimír Kren;Daniela Walterová

  • Isoquercitrin: pharmacology, toxicology, and metabolism.

    Kateřina Valentová;Jiří Vrba;Martina Bancířová;Jitka Ulrichová

  • European contribution to the study of ROS : a summary of the findings and prospects for the future from the COST action BM1203 (EU-ROS)

    Javier Egea;Isabel Fabregat;Yves M Frapart;Pietro Ghezzi

  • Enzymatic Glycosylation of Small Molecules: Challenging Substrates Require Tailored Catalysts

    Tom Desmet;Wim Soetaert;Pavla Bojarová;Vladimir Křen

  • Secondary metabolites of the fungusMonascus: A review

    Unknown

  • Heritability and Tissue Specificity of Expression Quantitative Trait Loci

    Enrico Petretto;Jonathan Mangion;Nicholas J Dickens;Stuart A Cook

  • An analysis of spontaneous hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats by means of new recombinant inbred strains.

    M Pravenec;P Klír;V Kren;J Zicha

  • Sweet antibiotics – the role of glycosidic residues in antibiotic and antitumor activity and their randomization

    Vladimír Křen;Tomáš Řezanka

  • Transgenic rescue of defective Cd36 ameliorates insulin resistance in spontaneously hypertensive rats.

    Pravenec M;Landa;Zidek;Musilova A

  • Chemistry of silybin

    D. Biedermann;E. Vavříková;L. Cvak;V. Křen

  • Glycosidases: a key to tailored carbohydrates

    Pavla Bojarová;Pavla Bojarová;Vladimír Křen

  • Glycosylation employing bio-systems: from enzymes to whole cells

    Vladimír Křen;Joachim Thiem

  • Cosegregation of blood pressure with a kallikrein gene family polymorphism.

    M Pravenec;V Kren;J Kunes;A G Scicli

  • SNP and haplotype mapping for genetic analysis in the rat

    Kathrin Saar;Alfred Beck;Marie-Thérèse Bihoreau;Ewan Birney

  • Oxidised derivatives of silybin and their antiradical and antioxidant activity.

    Radek Gažák;Alena Svobodová;Jitka Psotová;Petr Sedmera

  • Mechanism of the Antioxidant Action of Silybin and 2,3-Dehydrosilybin Flavonolignans: A Joint Experimental and Theoretical Study

    Trouillas P;Marsal P;Svobodová A;Vostálová J

  • β-N-Acetylhexosaminidase: What's in a name…?

    Kristýna Slámová;Pavla Bojarová;Lucie Petrásková;Vladimír Kren

  • Nitrile- and Amide-converting Microbial Enzymes: Stereo-, Regio- and Chemoselectivity

    Ludmila MartÍnková;VladimÍr Křen

  • Biotransformations with nitrilases

    Ludmila Martínková;Vladimír Kren

  • Constituents and antimicrobial properties of blue honeysuckle: a novel source for phenolic antioxidants.

    Irena Palíková;Jan Heinrich;Petr Bednář;Petr Marhol

  • The silymarin composition… and why does it matter???

    Christopher Steven Chambers;Veronika Holečková;Lucie Petrásková;David Biedermann

  • The in vitro biological activity of Lepidium meyenii extracts

    K Valentová;D Buckiová;V Kren;J Peknicová

Frequent Co-Authors

Michal Pravenec
Michal Pravenec Czech Academy of Sciences
Sergio Riva
Sergio Riva National Research Council (CNR)
Jitka Ulrichová
Jitka Ulrichová Palacký University, Olomouc
Joachim Thiem
Joachim Thiem Universität Hamburg
Theodore W. Kurtz
Theodore W. Kurtz University of California, San Francisco
Petr Ježek
Petr Ježek Institute of Physiology
Wim Soetaert
Wim Soetaert Ghent University
Vilím Šimánek
Vilím Šimánek Palacký University, Olomouc
Pascal Dumy
Pascal Dumy École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier
Tomáš Etrych
Tomáš Etrych Czech Academy of Sciences

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Chemistry, exploring related fields can open diverse career opportunities. One such pathway is forensic science, where a strong foundation in chemistry is essential. Those curious about the financial outlook can learn more about forensic science degree salary to understand potential earnings.

Many students consider online options for flexible learning. For instance, criminal justice programs offer various degree levels, including affordable options. Understanding the cost of criminal justice degree programs helps prospective students plan their education budget effectively.

Additionally, an excellent starting point can be a criminal justice associate degree online, which provides foundational knowledge and can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced studies. This is particularly valuable for those seeking quicker entry into the workforce or to complement chemistry expertise.

Similarly, for those interested in legal aspects related to chemistry, such as patent law or regulatory compliance, pursuing a paralegal studies associate degree might be beneficial. This degree can provide essential skills and notable salary prospects in legal support roles.

Best Scientists Citing Vladimír Křen

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles