Alexander J. Smith

16.0k total citations · 3 hit papers
150 papers, 11.6k citations indexed

About

Alexander J. Smith is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Ophthalmology. According to data from OpenAlex, Alexander J. Smith has authored 150 papers receiving a total of 11.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 103 papers in Molecular Biology, 36 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 34 papers in Ophthalmology. Recurrent topics in Alexander J. Smith's work include Retinal Development and Disorders (71 papers), Retinal Diseases and Treatments (28 papers) and Photoreceptor and optogenetics research (22 papers). Alexander J. Smith is often cited by papers focused on Retinal Development and Disorders (71 papers), Retinal Diseases and Treatments (28 papers) and Photoreceptor and optogenetics research (22 papers). Alexander J. Smith collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, United States and Netherlands. Alexander J. Smith's co-authors include Robin R. Ali, James Bainbridge, Piet Borst, A. S. Verkman, Yanaí Durán, R. A. Pearson, Adrian J. Thrasher, Kamaljit S. Balaggan, Byung‐Ju Jin and Gerrit van Meer and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, New England Journal of Medicine and Cell.

In The Last Decade

Alexander J. Smith

147 papers receiving 11.4k citations

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What are hit papers?

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.

Effect of Gene Therapy on Visual Function in Leber's Congenital Amaurosis

2008 1.5k citations James Bainbridge, Alexander J. Smith et al. profile →
MDR1 P-Glycoprotein Is a Lipid Translocase of Broad Specificity, While MDR3 P-Glycoprotein Specifically Translocates Phosphatidylcholine

1996 715 citations Alexander J. Smith, Piet Borst et al. profile →
MRP3, an organic anion transporter able to transport anti-cancer drugs

1999 521 citations George L. Scheffer, Alexander J. Smith et al. profile →

Peers

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Vanda A. Lennon United States

Dominique Figarella‐Branger France

Marius Ueffing Germany

Torsten Pietsch Germany

David T. Shima United Kingdom

Jeffrey L. Goldberg United States

Anne Eichmann France

Charles D. Stiles United States

P. O’Connell United States

Alexander O. Vortmeyer United States

Vanda A. Lennon United States

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Cristante, Enrico, Sidath E. Liyanage, Alexander J. Smith, Robin R. Ali, & James Bainbridge. (2023). Role of HIF1α and HIF2α in Cre Recombinase–Induced Retinal Pigment Epithelium Pathology and Its Secondary Effect on Choroidal Neovascularization. American Journal Of Pathology. 193(11). 1694–1705. 2 indexed citations

Zihni, Ceniz, Anastasios Georgiadis, Conor M. Ramsden, et al.. (2022). Spatiotemporal control of actomyosin contractility by MRCKβ signaling drives phagocytosis. The Journal of Cell Biology. 221(11). 12 indexed citations

Basche, Mark, et al.. (2021). Nanotube‐like processes facilitate material transfer between photoreceptors. EMBO Reports. 22(11). e53732–e53732. 43 indexed citations

Aguilà, Mònica, James Bellingham, Dimitra Athanasiou, et al.. (2020). AAV-mediated ERdj5 overexpression protects against P23H rhodopsin toxicity. Human Molecular Genetics. 29(8). 1310–1318. 9 indexed citations

Holthaus, Sophia-Martha kleine, Saúl Herranz-Martín, Giulia Massaro, et al.. (2019). Neonatal brain-directed gene therapy rescues a mouse model of neurodegenerative CLN6 Batten disease. Human Molecular Genetics. 28(23). 3867–3879. 23 indexed citations

Basche, Mark, Daniel Kampik, Satoshi Kawasaki, et al.. (2018). Sustained and Widespread Gene Delivery to the Corneal Epithelium via In Situ Transduction of Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells, Using Lentiviral and Adeno-Associated Viral Vectors. Human Gene Therapy. 29(10). 1140–1152. 14 indexed citations

Cristante, Enrico, Sidath E. Liyanage, Robert D. Sampson, et al.. (2018). Late neuroprogenitors contribute to normal retinal vascular development in a Hif2a-dependent manner. Development. 145(8). 16 indexed citations

Auricchio, Alberto, Alexander J. Smith, & Robin R. Ali. (2017). The Future Looks Brighter After 25 Years of Retinal Gene Therapy. Human Gene Therapy. 28(11). 982–987. 40 indexed citations

Mowat, Freya M., Francisco González, Ulrich F. O. Luhmann, et al.. (2012). Endogenous Erythropoietin Protects Neuroretinal Function in Ischemic Retinopathy. American Journal Of Pathology. 180(4). 1726–1739. 31 indexed citations

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Basche, Mark, Anastasios Georgiadis, Ulrich F. O. Luhmann, et al.. (2012). Lentivirus Mediated Interference With the ZO-1/ZONAB Pathway Induces Cell Cycle Progression in Human Corneal Endothelial Cells. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 53(14). 6004–6004. 1 indexed citations

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Hippert, Claire, Amanda C. Barber, Anastasios Georgiadis, et al.. (2012). Modulation Of Gliosis Using shGFAP Or/and shvimentin To Determine Its Role In Photoreceptor Transplantation Efficiency. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 53(14). 2010–2010. 1 indexed citations

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Lange, Clemens, Ulrich F. O. Luhmann, Freya M. Mowat, et al.. (2012). Von Hippel-Lindau protein in the RPE is essential for normal ocular growth and vascular development. Development. 139(13). 2340–2350. 21 indexed citations

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Bartoe, Joshua T., Freya M. Mowat, Alexander J. Smith, et al.. (2011). Bright-light Vision Is Maintained In Older RPE65-deficient Dogs Despite Progressive Decrease in Photoreceptor Number And Reduction In Residual Electroretinographic Function. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 52(14). 1373–1373. 1 indexed citations

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Balaggan, Kamaljit S., Yanaí Durán, Prateek K. Buch, et al.. (2011). Absence Of Ocular Malignant Transformation After Subretinal Delivery Of Raav2/2 Or Hiv-1 Vectors In P53 Knockout Mice. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 52(14). 4548–4548. 1 indexed citations

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Mowat, Freya M., Joshua T. Bartoe, Alexander J. Smith, et al.. (2011). RPE65 Gene Therapy Promotes Survival Of S-cones In The RPE65-deficient Dog. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 52(14). 5655–5655. 1 indexed citations

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Pearson, R. A., Scott Robbie, Prateek K. Buch, et al.. (2011). Long-Term Preservation of Cones and Improvement in Visual Function Following Gene Therapy in a Mouse Model of Leber Congenital Amaurosis Caused by Guanylate Cyclase-1 Deficiency. Human Gene Therapy. 22(10). 1179–1190. 63 indexed citations

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Smith, Alexander J., Shuzo Sugita, & Milton P. Charlton. (2010). Cholesterol-Dependent Kinase Activity Regulates Transmitter Release from Cerebellar Synapses. Journal of Neuroscience. 30(17). 6116–6121. 39 indexed citations

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Mowat, Freya M., Ulrich F. O. Luhmann, Alexander J. Smith, et al.. (2010). HIF-1alpha and HIF-2alpha Are Differentially Activated in Distinct Cell Populations in Retinal Ischaemia. PLoS ONE. 5(6). e11103–e11103. 90 indexed citations

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Zelcer, Noam, Koen van de Wetering, Rudi de Waart, et al.. (2005). Mice lacking Mrp3 (Abcc3) have normal bile salt transport, but altered hepatic transport of endogenous glucuronides. Journal of Hepatology. 44(4). 768–775. 138 indexed citations

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Smith, Alexander J., Zurab Surviladze, Alexandre Chigaev, et al.. (2004). Dysregulated FcεRI Signaling and Altered Fyn and SHIP Activities in Lyn-Deficient Mast Cells. The Journal of Immunology. 173(1). 100–112. 106 indexed citations

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