J. David Sweatt

44.6k total citations · 14 hit papers
227 papers, 35.0k citations indexed

About

J. David Sweatt is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, J. David Sweatt has authored 227 papers receiving a total of 35.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 162 papers in Molecular Biology, 108 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 55 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in J. David Sweatt's work include Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (88 papers), Epigenetics and DNA Methylation (55 papers) and Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (54 papers). J. David Sweatt is often cited by papers focused on Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (88 papers), Epigenetics and DNA Methylation (55 papers) and Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (54 papers). J. David Sweatt collaborates with scholars based in United States, Germany and United Kingdom. J. David Sweatt's co-authors include Courtney A. Miller, Jonathan M. Levenson, Tania L. Roth, Farah D. Lubin, Jeremy J. Day, Edwin J. Weeber, Coleen M. Atkins, J. Paige Adams, Joel C. Selcher and Kelly T. Dineley and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

J. David Sweatt

227 papers receiving 34.4k citations

Hit Papers

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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 neuronal MAP kinase cascade: a biochemical signal integration system subserving synaptic plasticity and memory
    2001 976 citations J. David Sweatt Journal of Neurochemistry profile →
  2. The MAPK cascade is required for mammalian associative learning
    1998 933 citations J. David Sweatt et al. profile →
  3. Lasting Epigenetic Influence of Early-Life Adversity on the BDNF Gene
    2009 905 citations J. David Sweatt et al. profile →
  4. Regulation of Histone Acetylation during Memory Formation in the Hippocampus
    2004 892 citations Jonathan M. Levenson, J. David Sweatt et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →
  5. Covalent Modification of DNA Regulates Memory Formation
    2007 878 citations Courtney A. Miller, J. David Sweatt Neuron profile →
  6. Mitogen-activated protein kinases in synaptic plasticity and memory
    2004 814 citations J. David Sweatt profile →
  7. Dnmt1 and Dnmt3a maintain DNA methylation and regulate synaptic function in adult forebrain neurons
    2010 768 citations J. David Sweatt et al. profile →
  8. A Requirement for the Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Cascade in Hippocampal Long Term Potentiation
    1997 728 citations J. David Sweatt et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →
  9. Mutation of the Angelman Ubiquitin Ligase in Mice Causes Increased Cytoplasmic p53 and Deficits of Contextual Learning and Long-Term Potentiation
    1998 693 citations J. David Sweatt et al. Neuron profile →
  10. Epigenetic Regulation of bdnf Gene Transcription in the Consolidation of Fear Memory
    2008 626 citations J. David Sweatt et al. Journal of Neuroscience profile →
  11. Epigenetic mechanisms in memory formation
    2005 580 citations Jonathan M. Levenson, J. David Sweatt profile →
  12. Activation of ERK/MAP Kinase in the Amygdala Is Required for Memory Consolidation of Pavlovian Fear Conditioning
    2000 558 citations J. David Sweatt et al. Journal of Neuroscience profile →
  13. Inhibitors of Class 1 Histone Deacetylases Reverse Contextual Memory Deficits in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease
    2009 557 citations Courtney A. Miller, J. David Sweatt et al. profile →
  14. Molecular Psychology: Roles for the ERK MAP Kinase Cascade in Memory
    2002 500 citations J. David Sweatt et al. profile →

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
J. David Sweatt 20.3k 14.3k 7.7k 6.4k 4.6k 227 35.0k
Paul Worley 19.4k 1.0× 21.3k 1.5× 4.2k 0.5× 8.0k 1.3× 3.3k 0.7× 273 37.1k
Rachael L. Neve 20.1k 1.0× 16.8k 1.2× 3.9k 0.5× 5.7k 0.9× 9.4k 2.1× 361 37.8k
Alcino J. Silva 12.5k 0.6× 15.7k 1.1× 4.1k 0.5× 10.5k 1.7× 2.7k 0.6× 234 29.5k
Morgan Sheng 32.9k 1.6× 29.8k 2.1× 5.1k 0.7× 6.5k 1.0× 6.9k 1.5× 257 56.0k
Jacqueline N. Crawley 14.5k 0.7× 15.2k 1.1× 8.5k 1.1× 10.7k 1.7× 3.6k 0.8× 329 36.5k
Richard L. Huganir 30.8k 1.5× 37.0k 2.6× 3.4k 0.4× 9.3k 1.5× 5.7k 1.2× 386 52.4k
Alessandro Guidotti 11.9k 0.6× 13.6k 1.0× 3.2k 0.4× 3.0k 0.5× 2.7k 0.6× 400 26.6k
Shigetada Nakanishi 29.5k 1.5× 30.6k 2.1× 2.6k 0.3× 4.7k 0.7× 5.0k 1.1× 344 47.2k
Joseph T. Coyle 18.9k 0.9× 25.2k 1.8× 2.0k 0.3× 7.2k 1.1× 5.7k 1.3× 423 44.5k
Günther Schütz 19.6k 1.0× 7.9k 0.6× 10.4k 1.4× 2.0k 0.3× 3.9k 0.9× 261 38.9k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Greer, Celeste B., Joscha Weiss, Roman M. Lazarenko, et al.. (2020). Tet1 Isoforms Differentially Regulate Gene Expression, Synaptic Transmission, and Memory in the Mammalian Brain. Journal of Neuroscience. 41(4). 578–593. 27 indexed citations
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Duke, Corey G., Andrew Kennedy, Cristin F. Gavin, Jeremy J. Day, & J. David Sweatt. (2017). Experience-dependent epigenomic reorganization in the hippocampus. Learning & Memory. 24(7). 278–288. 44 indexed citations
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Sweatt, J. David. (2017). Layered-up regulation in the developing brain. Nature. 551(7681). 448–449. 3 indexed citations
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Sweatt, J. David. (2016). Neural plasticity and behavior – sixty years of conceptual advances. Journal of Neurochemistry. 139(S2). 179–199. 217 indexed citations
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Zovkic, Iva B., et al.. (2014). Histone H2A.Z subunit exchange controls consolidation of recent and remote memory. Nature. 515(7528). 582–586. 122 indexed citations
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Sweatt, J. David. (2013). The Emerging Field of Neuroepigenetics. Neuron. 80(3). 624–632. 220 indexed citations
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Miller, Courtney A. & J. David Sweatt. (2008). Covalent Modification of DNA Regulates Memory Formation. Neuron. 59(6). 1051–1051. 31 indexed citations
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Chwang, Wilson B., J. Simon C. Arthur, Armin Schumacher, & J. David Sweatt. (2007). The Nuclear Kinase Mitogen- and Stress-Activated Protein Kinase 1 Regulates Hippocampal Chromatin Remodeling in Memory Formation. Journal of Neuroscience. 27(46). 12732–12742. 187 indexed citations
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Moretti, Paolo, Jonathan M. Levenson, Fortunato Battaglia, et al.. (2006). Learning and Memory and Synaptic Plasticity Are Impaired in a Mouse Model of Rett Syndrome. Journal of Neuroscience. 26(1). 319–327. 427 indexed citations
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Shalin, Sara C., Caterina M. Hernandez, M. K. Dougherty, Deborah K. Morrison, & J. David Sweatt. (2006). Kinase Suppressor of Ras1 Compartmentalizes Hippocampal Signal Transduction and Subserves Synaptic Plasticity and Memory Formation. Neuron. 50(5). 765–779. 75 indexed citations
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Schrader, Laura A., et al.. (2005). ERK/MAPK regulates the Kv4.2 potassium channel by direct phosphorylation of the pore-forming subunit. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology. 290(3). C852–C861. 146 indexed citations
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Beffert, Uwe, Edwin J. Weeber, Gerardo Morfini, et al.. (2004). Reelin and Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 5-Dependent Signals Cooperate in Regulating Neuronal Migration and Synaptic Transmission. Journal of Neuroscience. 24(8). 1897–1906. 87 indexed citations
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Watase, Kei, Edwin J. Weeber, Bisong Xu, et al.. (2002). A Long CAG Repeat in the Mouse Sca1 Locus Replicates SCA1 Features and Reveals the Impact of Protein Solubility on Selective Neurodegeneration. Neuron. 34(6). 905–919. 263 indexed citations
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Weeber, Edwin J. & J. David Sweatt. (2002). Molecular Neurobiology of Human Cognition. Neuron. 33(6). 845–848. 110 indexed citations
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Sweatt, J. David. (2001). Memory mechanisms: The yin and yang of protein phosphorylation. Current Biology. 11(10). R391–R394. 33 indexed citations
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Sweatt, J. David. (2001). Protooncogenes Subserve Memory Formation in the Adult CNS. Neuron. 31(5). 671–674. 22 indexed citations
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Sweatt, J. David. (1999). Toward a Molecular Explanation for Long-Term Potentiation. Learning & Memory. 6(5). 399–416. 145 indexed citations
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Matilla‐Dueñas, Antoni, Erik D. Roberson, Sandro Banfi, et al.. (1998). Mice Lacking Ataxin-1 Display Learning Deficits and Decreased Hippocampal Paired-Pulse Facilitation. Journal of Neuroscience. 18(14). 5508–5516. 167 indexed citations
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Roberson, Erik D. & J. David Sweatt. (1996). Transient Activation of Cyclic AMP-dependent Protein Kinase during Hippocampal Long-term Potentiation. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 271(48). 30436–30441. 130 indexed citations
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Chetkovich, Dane M., et al.. (1993). Nitric oxide synthase-independent long-term potentiation in area CA1 of hippocampus. Neuroreport. 4(7). 919–922. 112 indexed citations

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