M G Caron

7.9k total citations · 5 hit papers
48 papers, 6.6k citations indexed

About

M G Caron is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Animal Science and Zoology. According to data from OpenAlex, M G Caron has authored 48 papers receiving a total of 6.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 35 papers in Molecular Biology, 20 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 11 papers in Animal Science and Zoology. Recurrent topics in M G Caron's work include Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling (34 papers), Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology (12 papers) and Pharmacological Effects and Assays (11 papers). M G Caron is often cited by papers focused on Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling (34 papers), Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology (12 papers) and Pharmacological Effects and Assays (11 papers). M G Caron collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Austria. M G Caron's co-authors include Robert J. Lefkowitz, R J Lefkowitz, Jeffrey Benovic, Susanna Cotecchia, Sheila Collins, Brian K. Kobilka, Martin J. Lohse, R. H. Strasser, Debra A. Schwinn and Lee F. Allen and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry and Journal of Neuroscience.

In The Last Decade

M G Caron

47 papers receiving 6.4k citations

Hit Papers

Beta-adrenergic receptor kinase: identification of a nove... 1986 2026 1999 2012 1986 1988 1987 1988 1990 100 200 300 400 500
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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. Beta-adrenergic receptor kinase: identification of a novel protein kinase that phosphorylates the agonist-occupied form of the receptor.
    1986 524 citations M G Caron, Robert J. Lefkowitz et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →
  2. Molecular cloning and expression of the cDNA for the hamster alpha 1-adrenergic receptor.
    1988 497 citations Susanna Cotecchia, Debra A. Schwinn et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →
  3. Cloning of the cDNA for the human beta 1-adrenergic receptor.
    1987 492 citations Thomas Frielle, Sheila Collins et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences profile →
  4. Adrenergic receptors. Models for the study of receptors coupled to guanine nucleotide regulatory proteins.
    1988 365 citations Robert J. Lefkowitz, M G Caron Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →
  5. Multiple pathways of rapid beta 2-adrenergic receptor desensitization. Delineation with specific inhibitors.
    1990 339 citations Martin J. Lohse, J.L. Benovic et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →

Peers

M G Caron
R.J. Lefkowitz United States
T K Harden United States
John W. Regan United States
J. Adolfo García‐Sáinz Mexico
R J Lefkowitz United States
Susanna Cotecchia Switzerland
Dianne M. Perez United States
C C Malbon United States
L E Limbird United States
Antonio Giachetti Italy
R.J. Lefkowitz United States
M G Caron
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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Calipari, Erin S., Mark J. Ferris, Ali Salahpour, et al.. (2014). Methylphenidate self-administration increases the potency and reinforcing effects of releasers through a dopamine transporter mechanism. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 140. e24–e25. 1 indexed citations
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Tamminga, Carol A. & M G Caron. (1996). A mouse knockout. American Journal of Psychiatry. 153(11). 2 indexed citations
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Ferguson, Stephen S. G., et al.. (1996). G-protein-coupled receptor regulation: role of G-protein-coupled receptor kinases and arrestins. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 74(10). 1095–1110. 293 indexed citations
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Robinson, Susan W., Keith R. Jarvie, & M G Caron. (1994). High affinity agonist binding to the dopamine D3 receptor: chimeric receptors delineate a role for intracellular domains.. Molecular Pharmacology. 46(2). 352–356. 27 indexed citations
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King, G. R. Gnana, et al.. (1994). Withdrawal from continuous or intermittent cocaine administration: changes in D2 receptor function.. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 269(2). 743–749. 50 indexed citations
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Nash, Stuart, N Godinot, & M G Caron. (1993). Cloning and characterization of the opossum kidney cell D1 dopamine receptor: expression of identical D1A and D1B dopamine receptor mRNAs in opossum kidney and brain.. Molecular Pharmacology. 44(5). 918–925. 62 indexed citations
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Jarvie, Keith R. & M G Caron. (1993). Heterogeneity of dopamine receptors.. PubMed. 60. 325–33. 26 indexed citations
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Hausdorff, William P., J Pitcher, Deirdre K. Luttrell, et al.. (1992). Tyrosine phosphorylation of G protein alpha subunits by pp60c-src.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 89(13). 5720–5724. 86 indexed citations
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Collins, Sheila, M G Caron, & Robert J. Lefkowitz. (1991). Regulation of Adrenergic Receptor Responsiveness Through Modulation of Receptor Gene Expression. Annual Review of Physiology. 53(1). 497–508. 145 indexed citations
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Campbell, P., Mark Hnatowich, Brian F. O’Dowd, et al.. (1991). Mutations of the human beta 2-adrenergic receptor that impair coupling to Gs interfere with receptor down-regulation but not sequestration.. Molecular Pharmacology. 39(2). 192–198. 125 indexed citations
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Hausdorff, William P., Martin J. Lohse, Michel Bouvier, et al.. (1990). Two kinases mediate agonist-dependent phosphorylation and desensitization of the beta 2-adrenergic receptor.. PubMed. 44. 225–40. 37 indexed citations
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Lohse, Martin J., J.L. Benovic, M G Caron, & Robert J. Lefkowitz. (1990). Multiple pathways of rapid beta 2-adrenergic receptor desensitization. Delineation with specific inhibitors.. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 265(6). 3202–3209b. 339 indexed citations breakdown →
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Liggett, Stephen B., Michel Bouvier, William P. Hausdorff, et al.. (1989). Altered patterns of agonist-stimulated cAMP accumulation in cells expressing mutant beta 2-adrenergic receptors lacking phosphorylation sites.. Molecular Pharmacology. 36(4). 641–646. 66 indexed citations
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Agui, Takashi, N Amlaiky, M G Caron, & John W. Kebabian. (1988). Binding of [125I]-N-(p-aminophenethyl)spiroperidol to the D-2 dopamine receptor in the neurointermediate lobe of the rat pituitary gland: a thermodynamic study.. Molecular Pharmacology. 33(2). 163–169. 11 indexed citations
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Bouvier, Michel, Mark Hnatowich, Sarah Collins, et al.. (1988). Expression of a human cDNA encoding the beta 2-adrenergic receptor in Chinese hamster fibroblasts (CHW): functionality and regulation of the expressed receptors.. Molecular Pharmacology. 33(2). 133–139. 74 indexed citations
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Cotecchia, Susanna, et al.. (1988). Molecular cloning and expression of the cDNA for the hamster alpha 1-adrenergic receptor.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 85(19). 7159–7163. 497 indexed citations breakdown →
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Lefkowitz, Robert J. & M G Caron. (1988). Adrenergic receptors. Models for the study of receptors coupled to guanine nucleotide regulatory proteins.. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 263(11). 4993–4996. 365 indexed citations breakdown →
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Frielle, Thomas, Sheila Collins, Kiefer W. Daniel, et al.. (1987). Cloning of the cDNA for the human beta 1-adrenergic receptor.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 84(22). 7920–7924. 492 indexed citations breakdown →
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Kilpatrick, Brian F., A. De Léan, & M G Caron. (1982). Dopamine receptor of the porcine anterior pituitary gland. Effects of N-ethylmaleimide and heat on ligand binding mimic the effects of guanine nucleotides.. Molecular Pharmacology. 22(2). 398–403. 36 indexed citations
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Morin, Odette, M G Caron, A. De Léan, & Fernand Labrie. (1976). Binding of the opiate-like pentapeptide methionine-enkephalin to a particulate fraction from rat brain. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 73(4). 940–946. 12 indexed citations

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