Fernando Q. Cunha

45.2k total citations · 3 hit papers
697 papers, 32.9k citations indexed

About

Fernando Q. Cunha is a scholar working on Immunology, Molecular Biology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Fernando Q. Cunha has authored 697 papers receiving a total of 32.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 260 papers in Immunology, 175 papers in Molecular Biology and 167 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Fernando Q. Cunha's work include Immune Response and Inflammation (120 papers), Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (84 papers) and Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms (74 papers). Fernando Q. Cunha is often cited by papers focused on Immune Response and Inflammation (120 papers), Pain Mechanisms and Treatments (84 papers) and Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms (74 papers). Fernando Q. Cunha collaborates with scholars based in Brazil, United Kingdom and United States. Fernando Q. Cunha's co-authors include Thiago M. Cunha, S. H. Ferreira, João S. Silva, Waldiceu A. Verri, José C. Alves‐Filho, Stephen Poole, Foo Y. Liew, S. H. Ferreira, Sérgio H. Ferreira and Carlos Amílcar Parada and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry and Circulation.

In The Last Decade

Fernando Q. Cunha

692 papers receiving 32.3k citations

Hit Papers

The pivotal role of tumou... 1970 2026 1988 2007 1992 2005 1970 200 400 600
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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. The pivotal role of tumour necrosis factor α in the development of inflammatory hyperalgesia
    1992 688 citations Fernando Q. Cunha, S. H. Ferreira et al. British Journal of Pharmacology profile →
  2. A cascade of cytokines mediates mechanical inflammatory hypernociception in mice
    2005 494 citations Thiago M. Cunha, Waldiceu A. Verri et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →
  3. Isolation of bradykinin-potentiating peptides from Bothrops jararaca venom
    1970 394 citations Fernando Q. Cunha, Lewis Joel Greene 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
Fernando Q. Cunha Brazil 88 9.1k 9.1k 7.9k 4.3k 3.0k 697 32.9k
Ping Wang United States 90 7.9k 0.9× 13.2k 1.5× 5.0k 0.6× 5.8k 1.3× 2.5k 0.8× 1.3k 37.0k
Mauro Martins Teixeira Brazil 85 9.2k 1.0× 10.5k 1.2× 4.8k 0.6× 6.0k 1.4× 1.1k 0.4× 768 32.6k
Nicoletta Sacchi Italy 34 7.6k 0.8× 26.0k 2.9× 4.9k 0.6× 3.8k 0.9× 4.6k 1.5× 150 50.8k
Jan Andersson Sweden 109 20.4k 2.2× 13.9k 1.5× 5.0k 0.6× 7.6k 1.8× 1.3k 0.4× 571 48.5k
Paul Kubes Canada 113 26.2k 2.9× 12.7k 1.4× 8.1k 1.0× 6.9k 1.6× 1.5k 0.5× 423 52.5k
Christoph Thiemermann United Kingdom 84 4.6k 0.5× 7.8k 0.9× 7.1k 0.9× 2.9k 0.7× 1.2k 0.4× 434 26.1k
Asrar B. Malik United States 108 8.4k 0.9× 17.2k 1.9× 6.6k 0.8× 3.0k 0.7× 1.7k 0.6× 582 40.5k
Beverly H. Koller United States 75 7.0k 0.8× 9.4k 1.0× 2.5k 0.3× 2.0k 0.5× 1.9k 0.6× 206 25.1k
Ann Marie Schmidt United States 113 7.4k 0.8× 13.3k 1.5× 9.7k 1.2× 4.2k 1.0× 1.0k 0.3× 395 49.7k
Peter A. Ward United States 121 23.1k 2.5× 13.8k 1.5× 4.8k 0.6× 8.3k 1.9× 1.5k 0.5× 690 53.1k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Fernando Q. Cunha

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All Works

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Veras, Flávio P., Giovanni Freitas Gomes, Ayda Henriques Schneider, et al.. (2023). Enoxaparin improves COVID-19 by reducing Neutrophils Extracellular Traps (NETs) production. Clinical Immunology. 257. 109836–109836. 4 indexed citations
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Veras, Flávio P., Giovanni Freitas Gomes, Diego B. Caetité, et al.. (2023). Targeting neutrophils extracellular traps (NETs) reduces multiple organ injury in a COVID-19 mouse model. Respiratory Research. 24(1). 66–66. 31 indexed citations
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Donate, Paula B., Kalil Alves de Lima, Raphael Sanches Peres, et al.. (2020). Cigarette smoke induces miR-132 in Th17 cells that enhance osteoclastogenesis in inflammatory arthritis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 118(1). 43 indexed citations
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Wanderley, Carlos W., David F. Cólon, João Paulo Mesquita Luiz, et al.. (2018). Paclitaxel Reduces Tumor Growth by Reprogramming Tumor-Associated Macrophages to an M1 Profile in a TLR4-Dependent Manner. Cancer Research. 78(20). 5891–5900. 336 indexed citations
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Mota, José Maurício, Caio A. Leite, Lucas Eduardo Botelho de Souza, et al.. (2016). Post-Sepsis State Induces Tumor-Associated Macrophage Accumulation through CXCR4/CXCL12 and Favors Tumor Progression in Mice. Cancer Immunology Research. 4(4). 312–322. 47 indexed citations
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Trevelin, Silvia Cellone, Raphael Gomes Ferreira, Larissa de Sá Lima, et al.. (2016). Apocynin and Nox2 regulate NF-κB by modifying thioredoxin-1 redox-state. Scientific Reports. 6(1). 34581–34581. 38 indexed citations
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Lopes, Alexandre H., Laura Brandolini, Andrea Aramini, et al.. (2015). DF2755A, a novel non-competitive allosteric inhibitor of CXCR1/2, reduces inflammatory and post-operative pain. Pharmacological Research. 103. 69–79. 27 indexed citations
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Carregaro, Vanessa, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Alessio Moriconi, et al.. (2012). Neutrophils recruited by CXCR1/2 signalling mediate post‐incisional pain. European Journal of Pain. 17(5). 654–663. 73 indexed citations
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Andrade, Ildeu, Celso Martins Queiroz‐Junior, Thiago Pompermaier Garlet, et al.. (2012). Role of CCR2 in orthodontic tooth movement. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 141(2). 153–160.e1. 53 indexed citations
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Spiller, Fernando, Daniele C. Nascimento, Paula Giselle Czaikoski, et al.. (2010). Hydrogen Sulfide Improves Neutrophil Migration and Survival in Sepsis via K+ATP Channel Activation. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 182(3). 360–368. 91 indexed citations
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Spiller, Fernando, Carlotta Costa, Fabrício Oliveira Souto, et al.. (2010). Inhibition of Neutrophil Migration by Hemopexin Leads to Increased Mortality Due to Sepsis in Mice. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 183(7). 922–931. 34 indexed citations
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Martin, Erica L., Danielle G. Souza, Caio T. Fagundes, et al.. (2010). Phosphoinositide-3 Kinase γ Activity Contributes to Sepsis and Organ Damage by Altering Neutrophil Recruitment. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 182(6). 762–773. 56 indexed citations
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Souto, Fabrício Oliveira, José C. Alves‐Filho, Walter Miguel Turato, et al.. (2010). Essential Role of CCR2 in Neutrophil Tissue Infiltration and Multiple Organ Dysfunction in Sepsis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 183(2). 234–242. 137 indexed citations
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Amaral, Flávio A., Daniela Sachs, Vivian Vasconcelos Costa, et al.. (2008). Commensal microbiota is fundamental for the development of inflammatory pain. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105(6). 2193–2197. 235 indexed citations
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Rios-Santos, Fabrício, José C. Alves‐Filho, Fabrício Oliveira Souto, et al.. (2006). Down-regulation of CXCR2 on Neutrophils in Severe Sepsis Is Mediated by Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase–derived Nitric Oxide. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 175(5). 490–497. 126 indexed citations
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Freitas, Andressa de, José C. Alves‐Filho, Daniela Dal Secco, et al.. (2006). Heme oxygenase/carbon monoxide‐biliverdin pathway down regulates neutrophil rolling, adhesion and migration in acute inflammation. British Journal of Pharmacology. 149(4). 345–354. 127 indexed citations
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Souza, Marcellus Henrique Loiola Ponte de, Antoniella S. Gomes, Henrique Lemos, et al.. (2005). Sildenafil prevents indomethacin‐induced gastropathy in rats: role of leukocyte adherence and gastric blood flow. British Journal of Pharmacology. 146(4). 481–486. 38 indexed citations
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Silva, João S., et al.. (2004). MIP-1'alfa'/CCL3 acting on the CCR1 receptor mediates neutrophil migration in immune inflammation via sequential release of TNF'alfa' and LTB4. Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology. 18. 90. 3 indexed citations
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Michelin, Márcia Antoniazi, F. Figueiredo, & Fernando Q. Cunha. (2002). Involvement of prostaglandins in the immunosuppression occurring during experimental infection by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. Experimental Parasitology. 102(3-4). 170–177. 21 indexed citations
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Souza, Glória Emília Petto de, Fernando Q. Cunha, Rodrigo Fernandes de Mello, & S. H. Ferreira. (1988). Neutrophil migration induced by inflammatory stimuli is reduced by macrophage depletion. Inflammation Research. 24(3-4). 377–380. 71 indexed citations

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