Anja Lechtermann

1.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
12 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

Anja Lechtermann is a scholar working on Rehabilitation, Physiology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Anja Lechtermann has authored 12 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 9 papers in Rehabilitation, 3 papers in Physiology and 2 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Anja Lechtermann's work include Exercise and Physiological Responses (9 papers), Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases (2 papers) and Muscle metabolism and nutrition (2 papers). Anja Lechtermann is often cited by papers focused on Exercise and Physiological Responses (9 papers), Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases (2 papers) and Muscle metabolism and nutrition (2 papers). Anja Lechtermann collaborates with scholars based in Germany and Switzerland. Anja Lechtermann's co-authors include Frank C. Mooren, Manfred Fobker, Klaus Völker, Albert Fromme, Stefan Knecht, Klaus Voelker, Bernward Winter, Caterina Breitenstein, Catharina Korsukewitz and Agnes Flöel and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Applied Physiology, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and Life Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Anja Lechtermann

11 papers receiving 1.2k 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. High impact running improves learning
    2006 589 citations Bernward Winter, Caterina Breitenstein et al. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory profile →

Peers

Anja Lechtermann
Michael Whitehurst United States
David W. Russ United States
Lesley J. White United States
J. Mark Davis United States
Abrahão Fontes Baptista Brazil
Helle Adser Denmark
Klaus-Michael Braumann Germany
Martin V. Pedersen Denmark
Radosław Laskowski Poland
R. Dom Belgium
Michael Whitehurst United States
Anja Lechtermann
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Fields of papers citing papers by Anja Lechtermann

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Anja Lechtermann

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Anja Lechtermann. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Anja Lechtermann based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Anja Lechtermann. Anja Lechtermann is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

12 of 12 papers shown
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Krüger, Karsten, Anja Lechtermann, Swasti Tiwari, et al.. (2011). Intensive resistance exercise induces lymphocyte apoptosis via cortisol and glucocorticoid receptor-dependent pathways. Journal of Applied Physiology. 110(5). 1226–1232. 39 indexed citations
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Krüger, Karsten, Anja Lechtermann, Manfred Fobker, Klaus Völker, & Frank C. Mooren. (2007). Exercise-induced redistribution of T lymphocytes is regulated by adrenergic mechanisms. Brain Behavior and Immunity. 22(3). 324–338. 170 indexed citations
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Völker, Klaus, et al.. (2007). Lymphocyte And Granulocyte Apoptosis After Exhaustive And Moderate Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 39(5). S172–S172. 1 indexed citations
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Mooren, Frank C., Anja Lechtermann, Manfred Fobker, et al.. (2006). The Response of the Novel Pro-Inflammatory Molecules S100A8/A9 to Exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 27(9). 751–758. 33 indexed citations
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Büttner, Petra, Alexander S. Mosig, Anja Lechtermann, Harald Funke, & Frank C. Mooren. (2006). Exercise affects the gene expression profiles of human white blood cells. Journal of Applied Physiology. 102(1). 26–36. 94 indexed citations
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Winter, Bernward, Caterina Breitenstein, Frank C. Mooren, et al.. (2006). High impact running improves learning. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. 87(4). 597–609. 589 indexed citations breakdown →
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Mooren, Frank C., S. W. Golf, Anja Lechtermann, & Klaus Völker. (2005). Alterations of ionized Mg2+ in human blood after exercise. Life Sciences. 77(11). 1211–1225. 28 indexed citations
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Mooren, Frank C., et al.. (2004). Exercise-Induced Apoptosis of Lymphocytes Depends on Training Status. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 36(9). 1476–1483. 88 indexed citations
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Mooren, Frank C., et al.. (2002). Lymphocyte apoptosis after exhaustive and moderate exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology. 93(1). 147–153. 145 indexed citations
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Mooren, Frank C., et al.. (2001). Alterations in intracellular calcium signaling of lymphocytes after exhaustive exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 33(2). 242–248. 20 indexed citations
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Mooren, Frank C., et al.. (2001). NA+-H+-EXCHANGER ACTIVITY IN HUMAN LYMPHOCYTES AFTER ANAEROBIC EXERCISE. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 33(5). S278–S278. 3 indexed citations
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Mooren, Frank C., et al.. (2001). Decoupling of Intracellular Calcium Signaling in Granulocytes After Exhaustive Exercise. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 22(5). 323–328. 9 indexed citations

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