James M. Ntambi

25.0k total citations · 7 hit papers
219 papers, 20.2k citations indexed

About

James M. Ntambi is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Physiology and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, James M. Ntambi has authored 219 papers receiving a total of 20.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 128 papers in Molecular Biology, 69 papers in Physiology and 67 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in James M. Ntambi's work include Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (88 papers), Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis (65 papers) and Fatty Acid Research and Health (63 papers). James M. Ntambi is often cited by papers focused on Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (88 papers), Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis (65 papers) and Fatty Acid Research and Health (63 papers). James M. Ntambi collaborates with scholars based in United States, Poland and Saudi Arabia. James M. Ntambi's co-authors include Makoto Miyazaki, Harini Sampath, Young‐Cheul Kim, Agnieszka Dobrzyń, Matthew T. Flowers, Chad M. Paton, Weng Chi Man, Paul Cohen, Jeffrey M. Friedman and Kiki Chu and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

James M. Ntambi

216 papers receiving 19.7k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

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.

Loss of stearoyl–CoA desaturase-1 function protects mice against adiposity

2002 911 citations James M. Ntambi, Makoto Miyazaki et al. profile →
Role for Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase-1 in Leptin-Mediated Weight Loss

2002 695 citations Makoto Miyazaki, James M. Ntambi et al. profile →
Adipocyte Differentiation and Gene Expression

2000 633 citations James M. Ntambi et al. profile →
Regulation of stearoyl-CoA desaturase by polyunsaturated fatty acids and cholesterol

1999 631 citations James M. Ntambi Journal of Lipid Research profile →
Biochemical and physiological function of stearoyl-CoA desaturase

2008 579 citations Chad M. Paton, James M. Ntambi profile →
Regulation of stearoyl-CoA desaturases and role in metabolism

2003 573 citations James M. Ntambi profile →
Differentiation-induced gene expression in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes: CCAAT/enhancer binding protein interacts with and activates the promoters of two adipocyte-specific genes.

1989 531 citations James M. Ntambi et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Stearoyl‐CoA Desaturase 1 Regulates Metabolism and Inflammation in Mouse Perivascular Adipose Tissue in Response to a High‐Fat Diet 2025 ·Journal of Cellular Physiology ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), James M. Ntambi, Paweł Dobrzyń	3
2	Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 deficiency drives saturated lipid accumulation and increases liver and plasma acylcarnitines 2025 ·Journal of Lipid Research ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Maggie S. Burhans, Manfred Becker, Ahmed Aljohani, Judith Simcox, James M. Ntambi	2
3	Intestinal stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase-inhibition improves obesity-associated metabolic disorders 2024 ·Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B ·Yangliu Xia, Yang Zhang, (unknown), Nana Yan, Vorthon Sawaswong, Lulu Sun, Wei Guo, Ping Wang, Kristopher W. Krausz, (unknown), James M. Ntambi, Haiping Hao, Tingting Yan, Frank J. Gonzalez	4
4	Activation of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-β/δ (PPARβ/δ) in Keratinocytes by Endogenous Fatty Acids 2024 ·Biomolecules ·Bokai Zhu, (unknown), Michael G. Borland, (unknown), Christopher Chiaro, Kristopher W. Krausz, James M. Ntambi, Adam B. Glick, Andrew D. Patterson, Gary H. Perdew, Frank J. Gonzalez, Jeffrey M. Peters	1
5	Inositol‐Requiring Enzyme 1α–Mediated Synthesis of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids as a Driver of B Cell Differentiation and Lupus‐like Autoimmune Disease 2021 ·Arthritis & Rheumatology ·Yana Zhang, Ming Gui, Yajun Wang, Nikita Mani, Shuvam Chaudhuri, Beixue Gao, Huabin Li, Yashpal S. Kanwar, Sarah Lewis, Sabrina N. Dumas, James M. Ntambi, Kezhong Zhang, Deyu Fang	17
6	Ameliorative Potential of Clerodendrum volubile Ethanol Leaf Extract on Doxorubicin-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicities in Rats 2021 ·Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, Olufunke E. Olorundare, (unknown), (unknown), James M. Ntambi, Hasan Mukhtar	1
7	African Vegetables (Clerodendrum volubile Leaf and Irvingia gabonensis Seed Extracts) Effectively Mitigate Trastuzumab-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Rats 2020 ·Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity ·Olufunke E. Olorundare, Adejuwon Adewale Adeneye, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), James M. Ntambi, Hasan Mukhtar	17
8	Novel Entries in a Fungal Biofilm Matrix Encyclopedia 2014 ·mBio ·Robert Żarnowski, William M. Westler, (unknown), Jane M. Marita, Jameson R. Bothe, Jörg Bernhardt, Anissa Lounès‐Hadj Sahraoui, Joël Fontaine, Hiram Sánchez, Ronald D. Hatfield, James M. Ntambi, Jeniel E. Nett, Aaron P. Mitchell, David R. Andes	228
9	Monounsaturated fatty acids are required for membrane translocation of protein kinase C- theta induced by lipid overload in skeletal muscle 2012 ·Molecular Membrane Biology ·(unknown), Paweł Dobrzyń, Magdalena Jazurek, (unknown), James M. Ntambi, Agnieszka Dobrzyń	10
10	Loss of Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase-1 Attenuates Adipocyte Inflammation 2009 ·Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology ·Xueqing Liu, Makoto Miyazaki, Matthew T. Flowers, Harini Sampath, Minghui Zhao, Kiki Chu, Chad M. Paton, (unknown), James M. Ntambi	65
11	Investigation of the potential of fortified instant Matooke flour in rehabilitation of malnourished children. Part 1: Optimal level of fortification of instant tooke flour porridge and its nutritional quality attributes 2009 ·African Journal of Food Science ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), James M. Ntambi	11
12	Impact of processing technique on the apparent bioavailability of cooking banana (matooke) starch 2007 ·African Journal of Biochemistry Research ·(unknown), Harini Sampath, Judith A. Marlett, James M. Ntambi	9
13	Regulation of gene expression by polyunsaturated fatty acids 2006 ·Harini Sampath, James M. Ntambi	8
14	Substrate specificity of mouse and human delta9-desaturases 2006 ·The FASEB Journal ·Makoto Miyazaki, James M. Ntambi	0
15	Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Regulation of Gene Expression 2004 ·Nutrition Reviews ·Harini Sampath, James M. Ntambi	17
16	Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Regulation of Gene Expression 2004 ·Nutrition Reviews ·Harini Sampath, James M. Ntambi	168
17	Relationship between stearoyl-CoA desaturase activity and plasma triglycerides in human and mouse hypertriglyceridemia 2002 ·Journal of Lipid Research ·Alan Attie, Ronald M. Krauss, Mark P. Gray-Keller, Alison Brownlie, Makoto Miyazaki, John J.P. Kastelein, Aldons J. Lusis, Anton F. H. Stalenhoef, Jonathan P. Stoehr, Michael R. Hayden, James M. Ntambi	309
18	Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) on Immune Response, Body Composition and Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 2002 ·Journal of Applied Physiology ·Yeonhwa Park, James M. Ntambi, (unknown), J. Peters, Michael W. Pariza	6
19	Adipocyte biology and hormone signaling 2000 ·James M. Ntambi	9
20	Independent divergences in the CD4 binding site and V3 loop encoded in two seroprevalent Ugandan HIV-1 clinical isolates. 1993 ·PubMed ·Gary A. Pestano, A. M. Prince, J. Guyden, James M. Ntambi, (unknown), William Boto	4

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