Alexandra Totan

3.1k total citations · 2 hit papers
113 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Alexandra Totan is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Periodontics and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Alexandra Totan has authored 113 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 25 papers in Molecular Biology, 25 papers in Periodontics and 21 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Alexandra Totan's work include Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (20 papers), Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions (12 papers) and Dental materials and restorations (12 papers). Alexandra Totan is often cited by papers focused on Oral microbiology and periodontitis research (20 papers), Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions (12 papers) and Dental materials and restorations (12 papers). Alexandra Totan collaborates with scholars based in Romania, United States and Italy. Alexandra Totan's co-authors include Maria Greabu, Daniela Miricescu, Iulia-Ioana Stănescu-Spînu, Constantin Ștefani, Silviu Constantin Bădoiu, Tudor Spinu, Maria Mohora, Andreea Cristiana Didilescu, Cosmin Totan and Mariana Jinga and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Molecules.

In The Last Decade

Alexandra Totan

95 papers receiving 2.1k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

  1. PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Breast Cancer: From Molecular Landscape to Clinical Aspects
    2020 542 citations Daniela Miricescu, Alexandra Totan et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences profile →
  2. Growth Factors, PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK Signaling Pathways in Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis: Where Are We Now?
    2021 255 citations Constantin Ștefani, Daniela Miricescu et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Alexandra Totan Romania 20 774 408 320 320 317 113 2.2k
Maria Greabu Romania 24 879 1.1× 438 1.1× 365 1.1× 334 1.0× 358 1.1× 98 2.4k
Tzong‐Ming Shieh Taiwan 32 1.2k 1.6× 369 0.9× 302 0.9× 156 0.5× 557 1.8× 107 2.9k
Daniela Miricescu Romania 17 831 1.1× 234 0.6× 342 1.1× 218 0.7× 356 1.1× 77 1.9k
Ho‐Keun Yi South Korea 28 864 1.1× 193 0.5× 124 0.4× 153 0.5× 195 0.6× 79 2.0k
Tadashi Nakanishi Japan 27 512 0.7× 241 0.6× 180 0.6× 256 0.8× 100 0.3× 127 2.3k
Xin Xu China 35 1.8k 2.3× 171 0.4× 464 1.4× 209 0.7× 601 1.9× 142 3.5k
Earl Fu Taiwan 33 819 1.1× 470 1.2× 333 1.0× 96 0.3× 179 0.6× 159 3.5k
Alessandro Lupi Italy 26 470 0.6× 88 0.2× 180 0.6× 212 0.7× 126 0.4× 139 2.1k
Ana Margarida Abrantes Portugal 30 782 1.0× 79 0.2× 613 1.9× 130 0.4× 414 1.3× 165 3.1k
In‐Seok Song South Korea 25 512 0.7× 257 0.6× 121 0.4× 221 0.7× 94 0.3× 88 2.2k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Alexandra Totan

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Ciocan, Lucian Toma, Mihaela Pantea, Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu, et al.. (2025). Evaluation of Undergraduate Dental Students’ Opinions on the Use of Digital Versus Conventional Design in Prosthodontics. Dentistry Journal. 13(6). 242–242.
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Neacșu, Ionela Andreea, Ovidiu Oprea, Ludmila Motelică, et al.. (2025). Biomaterials Based on Bee Products and Their Effectiveness in Soft Tissue Regeneration. Materials. 18(12). 2689–2689. 2 indexed citations
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Stan, Miruna S., et al.. (2024). Analysis of Gingival Fibroblasts Behaviour in the Presence of 3D-Printed versus Milled Methacrylate-Based Dental Resins—Do We Have a Winner?. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 15(6). 147–147. 5 indexed citations
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Sfeatcu, Ruxandra, et al.. (2024). A STEPwise Approach for Oral Hygiene Behavior of Schoolchildren in Romania. Healthcare. 12(2). 198–198. 4 indexed citations
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Imre, Marina, et al.. (2023). Collateral Victims of Defensive Medical Practice. Healthcare. 11(7). 1007–1007. 4 indexed citations
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Imre, Marina, Alexandra Totan, Tudor Spinu, et al.. (2022). Assessment of Mineralization, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation Mechanisms in the Pulp of Primary Teeth. Applied Sciences. 12(3). 1554–1554. 5 indexed citations
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Totan, Alexandra, et al.. (2022). Prosthetic Materials Used for Implant-Supported Restorations and Their Biochemical Oral Interactions: A Narrative Review. Materials. 15(3). 1016–1016. 30 indexed citations
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Stanciu, Silvius, Florentina Ioniţă‐Radu, Constantin Ștefani, et al.. (2022). Targeting PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Pancreatic Cancer: From Molecular to Clinical Aspects. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(17). 10132–10132. 85 indexed citations
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Totan, Alexandra, et al.. (2022). Autophagy Plays Multiple Roles in the Soft-Tissue Healing and Osseointegration in Dental Implant Surgery—A Narrative Review. Materials. 15(17). 6041–6041. 6 indexed citations
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Imre, Marina, Alexandra Totan, Tudor Spinu, et al.. (2021). Biochemical Mapping of the Inflamed Human Dental Pulp. Applied Sciences. 11(21). 10395–10395. 4 indexed citations
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Ţigliş, Mirela, Ileana Peride, Lucian Cristian Petcu, et al.. (2021). The Ideal Time for Iron Administration in Anemia Secondary to Blood Loss—An Experimental Animal Model. Life. 11(9). 898–898. 1 indexed citations
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Țâncu, Ana Maria Cristina, et al.. (2021). Molecular Interactions between Saliva and Dental Composites Resins: A Way Forward. Materials. 14(10). 2537–2537. 16 indexed citations
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Pantea, Mihaela, Alexandra Totan, Marina Imre, et al.. (2021). Biochemical Interaction between Materials Used for Interim Prosthetic Restorations and Saliva. Materials. 15(1). 226–226. 5 indexed citations
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Ștefani, Constantin, Daniela Miricescu, Iulia-Ioana Stănescu-Spînu, et al.. (2021). Growth Factors, PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK Signaling Pathways in Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis: Where Are We Now?. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(19). 10260–10260. 255 indexed citations breakdown →
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Pițuru, Silviu, Maria Greabu, Alexandra Totan, et al.. (2020). A Review on the Biocompatibility of PMMA-Based Dental Materials for Interim Prosthetic Restorations with a Glimpse into Their Modern Manufacturing Techniques. Materials. 13(13). 2894–2894. 84 indexed citations
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Stănescu, Ana Maria Alexandra, Constantin Ștefani, Alexandra Totan, et al.. (2019). Current issues on the genetic implications and treatment of androgenic alopecia. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 14(3). 226–230.
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Stănescu, Ana Maria Alexandra, et al.. (2019). Problematica diagnosticării deficitului de vitamina B12. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 66(4). 327–330. 1 indexed citations
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Miricescu, Daniela, et al.. (2019). Alăptarea la sân şi osteoporoza postmenopauză. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 66(3). 221–225. 3 indexed citations
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Panaitescu, Anca Maria, et al.. (2018). Maternal High-Fat Diet Modifies the Immature Hippocampus Vulnerability to Perinatal Asphyxia in Rats. Neonatology. 114(4). 355–361. 12 indexed citations

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