Akbar Masood

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
85 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

Akbar Masood is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Pharmacology. According to data from OpenAlex, Akbar Masood has authored 85 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 44 papers in Molecular Biology, 28 papers in Plant Science and 18 papers in Pharmacology. Recurrent topics in Akbar Masood's work include Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (13 papers), Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection (12 papers) and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation (9 papers). Akbar Masood is often cited by papers focused on Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (13 papers), Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection (12 papers) and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation (9 papers). Akbar Masood collaborates with scholars based in India, United States and Ethiopia. Akbar Masood's co-authors include Mohammad Afzal Zargar, Showkat Ahmad Ganie, Aashiq Hussain Bhat, Khalid Bashir Dar, Suhail Anees, Manzoor Ahmad Sofi, Rabia Hamid, Bashir Ahmad Ganai, Ehtishamul Haq and Bilal A. Zargar and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Free Radical Biology and Medicine and British Journal of Cancer.

In The Last Decade

Akbar Masood

81 papers receiving 2.0k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases; a mechanistic insight

2015 727 citations Mohammad Afzal Zargar, Akbar Masood et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Akbar Masood India	20	756	330	273	211	173	85	2.1k
Marisa G. Repetto Argentina	24	554 0.7×	301 0.9×	308 1.1×	194 0.9×	188 1.1×	46	2.1k
Amany A.E. Ahmed Egypt	27	597 0.8×	268 0.8×	197 0.7×	206 1.0×	223 1.3×	99	1.9k
Krishnendu Sinha India	17	903 1.2×	199 0.6×	200 0.7×	221 1.0×	158 0.9×	28	2.4k
Chunxu Hai China	31	1.3k 1.7×	327 1.0×	281 1.0×	285 1.4×	288 1.7×	82	2.7k
Phaniendra Alugoju India	12	740 1.0×	347 1.1×	232 0.8×	144 0.7×	163 0.9×	22	2.4k
Pabitra Bikash Pal India	15	844 1.1×	171 0.5×	191 0.7×	193 0.9×	154 0.9×	17	2.1k
Hanaa H. Ahmed Egypt	28	613 0.8×	430 1.3×	216 0.8×	158 0.7×	186 1.1×	198	2.5k
Mónica Galleano Argentina	29	767 1.0×	375 1.1×	372 1.4×	178 0.8×	388 2.2×	65	2.9k
Joydeep Das India	20	971 1.3×	280 0.8×	356 1.3×	410 1.9×	268 1.5×	39	2.9k
Luı́s Fernando Barbisan Brazil	30	699 0.9×	380 1.2×	147 0.5×	237 1.1×	196 1.1×	159	2.6k

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20 of 20 papers shown

Masood, Akbar, et al.. (2021). Promoter hypermethylation regulates vitamin D receptor (VDR) expression in colorectal cancer-A study from Kashmir valley. Cancer Genetics. 252-253. 96–106. 18 indexed citations

Anjum, Shazia, et al.. (2020). FLORISTIC COMPOSITION, ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ETHNOBOTANICAL PROFILE OF PROTECTED AND OPEN GRAZING LAND OF KARKHASA, BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 30(2). 3 indexed citations

Ghazanfar, Khalid, Showkat Ahmad Dar, Iqra Hameed, et al.. (2017). Gentiana kurroo Royle attenuates the metabolic aberrations in diabetic rats; Swertiamarin, swertisin and lupeol being the possible bioactive principles. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. 14(3). 10 indexed citations

Bhat, Gulzar A., et al.. (2016). Potential risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma due to nucleotide excision repair XPA and XPC gene variants and their interaction among themselves and with environmental factors. Tumor Biology. 37(8). 10193–10207. 7 indexed citations

Ghazanfar, Khalid, et al.. (2014). Scientific Validation of Gentiana kurroo Royle for Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Potential. PubMed. 2014. 1–5. 16 indexed citations

Ganie, Showkat Ahmad, Tanveer Ali Dar, Rabia Hamid, et al.. (2014). In VitroAntioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities ofArnebia benthamii(Wall ex. G. Don): A Critically Endangered Medicinal Plant of Kashmir Valley. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2014. 1–8. 16 indexed citations

Ganie, Showkat Ahmad, et al.. (2013). Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of a lectin isolated and purified from <i>Indigofera heterantha</i>. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology. 4(11). 999–1006. 15 indexed citations

Hamid, Rabia, et al.. (2013). Lectins: Proteins with Diverse Applications. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 3. 51 indexed citations

Ishaq, Mohammad, et al.. (2012). Antibacterial activity of a trypsin-chymotrypsin-elastase inhibitor isolated from Lavatera cashmeriana Camb. seeds.. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 22(4). 983–986. 8 indexed citations

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Farooq, Rabia, Sabhiya Majid, Sheikh Shoib, et al.. (2012). Comparison of hematological parameters in untreated and treated subclinical hypothyroidism and primary hypothyroidism patients. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 20 indexed citations

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Ganie, Showkat Ahmad, Shajrul Amin, Rabia Hamid, et al.. (2012). Podophyllum hexandrumaqueous extract as a potential free radical scavenger. Redox Report. 17(2). 54–62. 6 indexed citations

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Jehangir, Arshid, et al.. (2011). Geochemistry and Irrigation Quality of Groundwater along River Jhelum in South Kashmir, India. Recent Research in Science and Technology. 3(6). 57–63. 17 indexed citations

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Ganie, Showkat Ahmad, et al.. (2011). Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Elsholtzia densa. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. 5(3). 104–111. 9 indexed citations

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Ganie, Showkat Ahmad, Mohammad Afzal Zargar, Akbar Masood, & Ehtishamul Haq. (2010). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of free radical scavenging potential of ethanolic extract of Podophyllum hexandrum. African Journal of Biochemistry Research. 4(8). 196–203. 4 indexed citations

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Ganie, Showkat Ahmad, Ehtishamul Haq, Akbar Masood, & Mohammad Afzal Zargar. (2010). Amelioration of carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative stress in kidney and lung tissues by ethanolic rhizome extract of Podophyllum hexandrum in Wistar rats. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 4(16). 1673–1677. 19 indexed citations

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Amin, Shajrul, et al.. (2009). Effect of aqueous sulphur dioxide on the biochemical and antioxidant properties of Malva sylvestris.. 3(2). 139–145. 5 indexed citations

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Masood, Akbar, et al.. (2007). ROLE OF MOLYBDENUM IN THE BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION OF SULFITE OXIDASE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE TOXICITY. I Control Pollution. 23(2). 297–304.

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Ganai, Bashir Ahmad, et al.. (2006). KINETICS OF SULFITE OXIDASE PURIFIED FROMMALVA SYLVESTRIS. I Control Pollution. 22(1). 3 indexed citations

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Masood, Akbar, et al.. (2005). A database for medicinal and aromatic plants of JK (Jammu and Kashmir) in India. Bioinformation. 1(2). 56–57. 1 indexed citations

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Masood, Akbar, et al.. (1990). Influence of different levels of fishmeal on the performances of crossbred cows during late lactation.. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science. 19. 71–80. 1 indexed citations

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