Alexander M. Klibanov

40.9k total citations · 14 hit papers
294 papers, 32.5k citations indexed

About

Alexander M. Klibanov is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Materials Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Alexander M. Klibanov has authored 294 papers receiving a total of 32.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 197 papers in Molecular Biology, 44 papers in Materials Chemistry and 42 papers in Organic Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Alexander M. Klibanov's work include Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization (91 papers), Protein Structure and Dynamics (39 papers) and Enzyme Structure and Function (35 papers). Alexander M. Klibanov is often cited by papers focused on Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization (91 papers), Protein Structure and Dynamics (39 papers) and Enzyme Structure and Function (35 papers). Alexander M. Klibanov collaborates with scholars based in United States, Russia and Tajikistan. Alexander M. Klibanov's co-authors include A. S. Zaks, Mini Thomas, Róbert Langer, Kai Griebenow, Kim Lewis, Joerg C. Tiller, Michel Thérisod, Paul Fitzpatrick, Akin Akinc and Tim J. Ahern and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Alexander M. Klibanov

292 papers receiving 31.2k citations

Hit Papers

Improving enzymes by usin... 1979 2026 1994 2010 2001 2004 2001 2010 1988 500 1000 1.5k
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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.

  1. Improving enzymes by using them in organic solvents
    2001 1.8k citations Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  2. Exploring polyethylenimine‐mediated DNA transfection and the proton sponge hypothesis
    2004 1.1k citations Mini Thomas, Alexander M. Klibanov et al. profile →
  3. Designing surfaces that kill bacteria on contact
    2001 964 citations Joerg C. Tiller, Kim Lewis et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →
  4. Ultrahigh-throughput screening in drop-based microfluidics for directed evolution
    2010 909 citations Jeremy J. Agresti, Eugene Antipov et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →
  5. Enzymatic catalysis in nonaqueous solvents.
    1988 834 citations A. S. Zaks, Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  6. Enzymatic Catalysis in Organic Media at 100°C
    1984 824 citations A. S. Zaks, Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  7. Asymmetric transformations catalyzed by enzymes in organic solvents
    1990 822 citations Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  8. The effect of water on enzyme action in organic media.
    1988 754 citations A. S. Zaks, Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  9. Enzymatic catalysis in anhydrous organic solvents
    1989 637 citations Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  10. Visual Evidence of Acidic Environment Within Degrading Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) Microspheres
    2000 617 citations Alexander M. Klibanov et al. profile →
  11. Why are enzymes less active in organic solvents than in water?
    1997 599 citations Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  12. Resolution of racemic mixtures via lipase catalysis in organic solvents
    1985 429 citations Alexander M. Klibanov et al. Journal of the American Chemical Society profile →
  13. Enzyme stabilization by immobilization
    1979 394 citations Alexander M. Klibanov profile →
  14. Peroxidase-Catalyzed Removal of Phenols from Coal-Conversion Waste Waters
    1983 369 citations Alexander M. Klibanov et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Alexander M. Klibanov United States 92 22.5k 5.8k 5.4k 4.4k 3.6k 294 32.5k
Jonathan S. Dordick United States 79 13.3k 0.6× 3.3k 0.6× 6.5k 1.2× 1.9k 0.4× 3.6k 1.0× 457 24.8k
Robert J. Linhardt United States 108 27.4k 1.2× 10.1k 1.7× 6.6k 1.2× 2.3k 0.5× 2.3k 0.6× 1.1k 54.1k
Bo Mattìasson Sweden 78 12.4k 0.5× 1.9k 0.3× 9.2k 1.7× 2.9k 0.7× 2.0k 0.5× 719 27.4k
Peter H. Seeberger Germany 89 20.2k 0.9× 18.6k 3.2× 6.4k 1.2× 2.0k 0.5× 2.9k 0.8× 732 33.8k
Roberto Fernández‐Lafuente Spain 98 38.8k 1.7× 3.9k 0.7× 10.5k 1.9× 4.4k 1.0× 3.5k 1.0× 586 44.5k
Joaquim M. S. Cabral Portugal 63 10.8k 0.5× 1.1k 0.2× 6.2k 1.2× 1.2k 0.3× 1.2k 0.3× 609 19.4k
Raffaele Mezzenga Switzerland 90 8.4k 0.4× 5.6k 1.0× 4.3k 0.8× 999 0.2× 7.7k 2.1× 486 29.5k
Harvey W. Blanch United States 77 9.1k 0.4× 1.5k 0.3× 10.0k 1.9× 1.0k 0.2× 2.1k 0.6× 308 19.3k
Jia Li China 61 8.3k 0.4× 3.7k 0.6× 2.2k 0.4× 1.5k 0.3× 2.6k 0.7× 776 17.9k
Douglas S. Clark United States 65 7.8k 0.3× 1.6k 0.3× 4.4k 0.8× 866 0.2× 1.5k 0.4× 329 14.7k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Marques, Maria Betânia de Freitas, Mariana Campos-da-Paz, Wagner da Nova Mussel, et al.. (2020). Vancomycin-loaded N,N-dodecyl,methyl-polyethylenimine nanoparticles coated with hyaluronic acid to treat bacterial endophthalmitis: Development, characterization, and ocular biocompatibility. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 169. 330–341. 12 indexed citations
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Sharma, Ajay, Jason T. Rodier, Ashish Tandon, Alexander M. Klibanov, & Rajiv R. Mohan. (2012). Attenuation of corneal myofibroblast development through nanoparticle-mediated soluble transforming growth factor-β type II receptor (sTGFβRII) gene transfer. Chapman University Digital Commons (Chapman University). 1 indexed citations
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Tandon, Ashish, Ajay Sharma, Jonathan Tovey, et al.. (2012). Bone Morphogenic Protein-7 (BMP7) Gene Therapy Inhibits Fibrosis by Up-regulating Smad1/5/8 in Rabbit Cornea in vivo. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 53(14). 1086–1086. 1 indexed citations
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Tandon, Ashish, et al.. (2011). Rapid And Substantial Gene Delivery Into Cornea In Vivo And In Vitro With Linearized Polyethyleneimine Nanoparticles. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 52(14). 494–494. 6 indexed citations
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Agresti, Jeremy J., Eugene Antipov, Adam R. Abate, et al.. (2010). Ultrahigh-throughput screening in drop-based microfluidics for directed evolution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 107(9). 4004–4009. 909 indexed citations breakdown →
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Phillips, Diane L., Ajay P. Sharma, J. C. K. Tovey, et al.. (2010). Gold Nanoparticles: A Potent Vector for Non-Viral Corneal Endothelial Gene Therapy. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 51(13). 433–433. 1 indexed citations
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Hsu, Bryan B., et al.. (2010). Hydrophobic polycationic coatings disinfect poliovirus and rotavirus solutions. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 108(3). 720–723. 42 indexed citations
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Hsu, Bryan B., Jie Ouyang, Sze Yinn Wong, Paula T. Hammond, & Alexander M. Klibanov. (2010). On structural damage incurred by bacteria upon exposure to hydrophobic polycationic coatings. Biotechnology Letters. 33(2). 411–416. 23 indexed citations
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Lipovšek, Daša, Eugene Antipov, Mark Olsen, et al.. (2007). Selection of Horseradish Peroxidase Variants with Enhanced Enantioselectivity by Yeast Surface Display. Chemistry & Biology. 14(10). 1176–1185. 75 indexed citations
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Yu, Ju-Hyun & Alexander M. Klibanov. (2006). Co-lyophilization with d-proline Greatly Enhances Peroxidase’s Stereoselectivity in a Non-aqueous Medium. Biotechnology Letters. 28(8). 555–558. 5 indexed citations
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Thomas, Mini & Alexander M. Klibanov. (2003). Conjugation to gold nanoparticles enhances polyethylenimine's transfer of plasmid DNA into mammalian cells. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 100(16). 9138–9143. 435 indexed citations
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Tiller, Joerg C., et al.. (2002). Polymer surfaces derivatized with poly(vinyl‐N‐hexylpyridinium) kill airborne and waterborne bacteria. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 79(4). 465–471. 279 indexed citations
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Ke, Tao & Alexander M. Klibanov. (1998). On enzymatic activity in organic solvents as a function of enzyme history. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 57(6). 746–750. 52 indexed citations
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Stern, Lawrence J., et al.. (1997). The crystal structure of subtilisin Carlsberg in anhydrous dioxane and its comparison with those in water and acetonitrile. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 94(9). 4250–4255. 59 indexed citations
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Mishra, Prashant, Kai Griebenow, & Alexander M. Klibanov. (1996). Structural basis for the molecular memory of imprinted proteins in anhydrous media. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 52(5). 609–614. 17 indexed citations
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Klibanov, Alexander M., et al.. (1994). On protein solubility in organic solvent. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 44(1). 140–145. 96 indexed citations
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Gardossi, Lucia, Daniele Bianchi, & Alexander M. Klibanov. (1991). Selective acylation of peptides catalyzed by lipases in organic solvents. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 113(16). 6328–6329. 56 indexed citations
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Riva, Sergio & Alexander M. Klibanov. (1988). Enzymochemical regioselective oxidation of steroids without oxidoreductase. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 110(10). 3291–3295. 49 indexed citations
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Zaks, A. S. & Alexander M. Klibanov. (1986). Substrate specificity of enzymes in organic solvents vs. water is reversed. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 108(10). 2767–2768. 181 indexed citations
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Klibanov, Alexander M., et al.. (1982). Stabilization of microbiol protease against autolysis using acylation with dicarboxylic acid anhydrides. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 24(2). 483–486. 5 indexed citations

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