Barbara Serafini

9.6k total citations · 5 hit papers
52 papers, 7.3k citations indexed

About

Barbara Serafini is a scholar working on Immunology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, Barbara Serafini has authored 52 papers receiving a total of 7.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Immunology, 22 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 18 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in Barbara Serafini's work include Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies (20 papers), Immunotherapy and Immune Responses (18 papers) and T-cell and B-cell Immunology (15 papers). Barbara Serafini is often cited by papers focused on Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies (20 papers), Immunotherapy and Immune Responses (18 papers) and T-cell and B-cell Immunology (15 papers). Barbara Serafini collaborates with scholars based in Italy, United Kingdom and United States. Barbara Serafini's co-authors include Francesca Aloisi, Roberta Magliozzi, Barbara Rosicarelli, Richard Reynolds, Owain W. Howell, Richard Nicholas, Sandra Columba‐Cabezas, Egidio Stigliano, Maria Puopolo and Cheryl Reeves and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Experimental Medicine, The Journal of Immunology and Brain.

In The Last Decade

Barbara Serafini

52 papers receiving 7.2k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Meningeal B-cell follicles in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis associate with early onset of disease and severe cortical pathology
    2006 1.1k citations Roberta Magliozzi, Barbara Serafini et al. profile →
  2. Detection of Ectopic B‐cell Follicles with Germinal Centers in the Meninges of Patients with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
    2004 925 citations Barbara Serafini, Barbara Rosicarelli et al. profile →
  3. Meningeal inflammation is widespread and linked to cortical pathology in multiple sclerosis
    2011 630 citations Barbara Serafini, Francesca Aloisi et al. profile →
  4. Dysregulated Epstein-Barr virus infection in the multiple sclerosis brain
    2007 557 citations Barbara Serafini, Barbara Rosicarelli et al. The Journal of Experimental Medicine profile →
  5. A Gradient of neuronal loss and meningeal inflammation in multiple sclerosis
    2010 543 citations Roberta Magliozzi, Barbara Serafini et al. Annals of Neurology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Barbara Serafini Italy 33 4.1k 3.3k 1.7k 1.4k 1.3k 52 7.3k
Roberta Magliozzi Italy 39 5.1k 1.3× 2.6k 0.8× 2.0k 1.2× 1.3k 0.9× 1.8k 1.3× 84 7.8k
Markus Krumbholz Germany 36 2.3k 0.6× 2.9k 0.9× 915 0.6× 688 0.5× 1.4k 1.1× 69 6.3k
Martin S. Weber Germany 41 2.6k 0.6× 2.6k 0.8× 902 0.5× 875 0.6× 1.1k 0.8× 150 5.4k
Paolo A. Muraro United Kingdom 41 3.8k 0.9× 1.9k 0.6× 542 0.3× 1.4k 1.0× 1.1k 0.8× 128 5.9k
Piet Stinissen Belgium 48 1.9k 0.5× 3.5k 1.1× 971 0.6× 881 0.6× 474 0.4× 162 6.7k
Maria K. Storch Austria 33 2.9k 0.7× 1.6k 0.5× 1.1k 0.7× 487 0.3× 1.4k 1.0× 55 5.0k
Barbara Cannella United States 19 1.9k 0.5× 2.5k 0.7× 750 0.5× 890 0.6× 554 0.4× 28 4.9k
H.‐Christian von Büdingen United States 29 2.3k 0.6× 1.7k 0.5× 680 0.4× 481 0.3× 1.0k 0.8× 54 4.2k
Jeffrey L. Bennett United States 53 7.5k 1.8× 2.2k 0.7× 1.4k 0.9× 718 0.5× 5.8k 4.4× 178 10.7k
Norbert Goebels Germany 29 1.6k 0.4× 2.1k 0.6× 845 0.5× 547 0.4× 685 0.5× 58 4.3k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Veroni, Caterina, Barbara Serafini, Barbara Rosicarelli, et al.. (2020). Connecting Immune Cell Infiltration to the Multitasking Microglia Response and TNF Receptor 2 Induction in the Multiple Sclerosis Brain. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. 14. 190–190. 15 indexed citations
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Serafini, Barbara, et al.. (2017). Massive intracerebral Epstein-Barr virus reactivation in lethal multiple sclerosis relapse after natalizumab withdrawal. Journal of Neuroimmunology. 307. 14–17. 40 indexed citations
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Angelini, Daniela F., Barbara Serafini, Eleonora Piras, et al.. (2013). Increased CD8+ T Cell Response to Epstein-Barr Virus Lytic Antigens in the Active Phase of Multiple Sclerosis. PLoS Pathogens. 9(4). e1003220–e1003220. 119 indexed citations
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Croia, Cristina, Barbara Serafini, Stefano Bombardieri, et al.. (2012). Epstein–Barr virus persistence and infection of autoreactive plasma cells in synovial lymphoid structures in rheumatoid arthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 72(9). 1559–1568. 97 indexed citations
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Serafini, Barbara, Martina Severa, Sandra Columba‐Cabezas, et al.. (2010). Epstein-Barr Virus Latent Infection and BAFF Expression in B Cells in the Multiple Sclerosis Brain: Implications for Viral Persistence and Intrathecal B-Cell Activation. Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. 69(7). 677–693. 128 indexed citations
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Lanciotti, Angela, Maria Stefania Brignone, Serena Camerini, et al.. (2009). MLC1 trafficking and membrane expression in astrocytes: Role of caveolin-1 and phosphorylation. Neurobiology of Disease. 37(3). 581–595. 31 indexed citations
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Cavalcante, Paola, Barbara Serafini, Barbara Rosicarelli, et al.. (2009). Epstein‐Barr virus persistence and reactivation in myasthenia gravis thymus. Annals of Neurology. 67(6). 726–738. 91 indexed citations
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Lande, Roberto, Valérie Gafa, Barbara Serafini, et al.. (2008). Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. 67(5). 388–401. 96 indexed citations
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Franciotta, Diego, Marco Salvetti, Francesco Lolli, Barbara Serafini, & Francesca Aloisi. (2008). B cells and multiple sclerosis. The Lancet Neurology. 7(9). 852–858. 219 indexed citations
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Serafini, Barbara, Roberta Magliozzi, Barbara Rosicarelli, et al.. (2008). Expression of TWEAK and Its Receptor Fn14 in the Multiple Sclerosis Brain: Implications for Inflammatory Tissue Injury. Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. 67(12). 1137–1148. 48 indexed citations
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Serafini, Barbara, Barbara Rosicarelli, Diego Franciotta, et al.. (2007). Dysregulated Epstein-Barr virus infection in the multiple sclerosis brain. The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 204(12). 2899–2912. 557 indexed citations breakdown →
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Columba‐Cabezas, Sandra, Marilena Griguoli, Barbara Rosicarelli, et al.. (2006). Suppression of established experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and formation of meningeal lymphoid follicles by lymphotoxin β receptor-Ig fusion protein. Journal of Neuroimmunology. 179(1-2). 76–86. 64 indexed citations
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Agresti, Cristina, Susanna Amadio, Elena Ambrosini, et al.. (2005). Metabotropic P2 receptor activation regulates oligodendrocyte progenitor migration and development. Glia. 50(2). 132–144. 126 indexed citations
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Rosicarelli, Barbara, Barbara Serafini, Marco Sbriccoli, et al.. (2005). Migration of dendritic cells into the brain in a mouse model of prion disease. Journal of Neuroimmunology. 165(1-2). 114–120. 31 indexed citations
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Corcione, Anna, Francesca Aloisi, Barbara Serafini, et al.. (2005). B-cell differentiation in the CNS of patients with multiple sclerosis. Autoimmunity Reviews. 4(8). 549–554. 52 indexed citations
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Magliozzi, Roberta, Sandra Columba‐Cabezas, Barbara Serafini, & Francesca Aloisi. (2004). Intracerebral expression of CXCL13 and BAFF is accompanied by formation of lymphoid follicle-like structures in the meninges of mice with relapsing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Journal of Neuroimmunology. 148(1-2). 11–23. 259 indexed citations
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Ambrosini, Elena, Sandra Columba‐Cabezas, Barbara Serafini, Antonella Muscella, & Francesca Aloisi. (2003). Astrocytes are the major intracerebral source of macrophage inflammatory protein‐3α/CCL20 in relapsing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and in vitro. Glia. 41(3). 290–300. 98 indexed citations
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Columba‐Cabezas, Sandra, Barbara Serafini, Elena Ambrosini, et al.. (2002). Induction of macrophage-derived chemokine/CCL22 expression in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and cultured microglia: implications for disease regulation. Journal of Neuroimmunology. 130(1-2). 10–21. 93 indexed citations
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Aloisi, Francesca, Barbara Serafini, & Luciano Adorini. (2000). Glia-T cell dialogue. Journal of Neuroimmunology. 107(2). 111–117. 76 indexed citations
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Stefanini, Stefania, Barbara Serafini, Roberta Nardacci, et al.. (1995). Morphometric analysis of liver and kidney peroxisomes in lactating rats and their pups after treatment with the peroxisomal proliferator di‐(2‐ethylexyl)phthalate. Biology of the Cell. 85(2-3). 167–176. 15 indexed citations

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