Mark T. Nelson

35.7k total citations · 12 hit papers
304 papers, 29.2k citations indexed

About

Mark T. Nelson is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Mark T. Nelson has authored 304 papers receiving a total of 29.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 197 papers in Molecular Biology, 108 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 83 papers in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. Recurrent topics in Mark T. Nelson's work include Ion channel regulation and function (149 papers), Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (90 papers) and Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias (69 papers). Mark T. Nelson is often cited by papers focused on Ion channel regulation and function (149 papers), Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (90 papers) and Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias (69 papers). Mark T. Nelson collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Germany. Mark T. Nelson's co-authors include Adrian D. Bonev, Joseph E. Brayden, John M. Quayle, Harm J. Knot, Thomas J. Heppner, David C. Hill‐Eubanks, N. B. Standen, Nicholas B. Standen, Jennings F. Worley and Joseph B. Patlak and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Mark T. Nelson

302 papers receiving 28.7k 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.

Physiological roles and properties of potassium channels in arterial smooth muscle

1995 1.9k citations Mark T. Nelson et al. profile →
Relaxation of Arterial Smooth Muscle by Calcium Sparks

1995 1.1k citations Mark T. Nelson, Adrian D. Bonev et al. Science profile →
Hyperpolarizing Vasodilators Activate ATP-sensitive K ⁺ Channels in Arterial Smooth Muscle

1989 1.0k citations Joseph E. Brayden, Mark T. Nelson et al. Science profile →
Calcium channels, potassium channels, and voltage dependence of arterial smooth muscle tone

1990 891 citations Mark T. Nelson et al. profile →
Regulation of Arterial Tone by Activation of Calcium-Dependent Potassium Channels

1992 792 citations Joseph E. Brayden, Mark T. Nelson Science profile →
Vasoregulation by the β1 subunit of the calcium-activated potassium channel

2000 688 citations Robert Brenner, Adrian D. Bonev et al. profile →
ATP-sensitive and inwardly rectifying potassium channels in smooth muscle

1997 667 citations Mark T. Nelson et al. profile →
Calcium sparks in smooth muscle

2000 547 citations Mark T. Nelson et al. profile →
Regulation of arterial diameter and wall [Ca²⁺] in cerebral arteries of rat by membrane potential and intravascular pressure

1998 546 citations Mark T. Nelson et al. The Journal of Physiology profile →
cGMP-dependent protein kinase activates Ca-activated K channels in cerebral artery smooth muscle cells

1993 523 citations Mark T. Nelson et al. profile →
Elementary Ca ²⁺ Signals Through Endothelial TRPV4 Channels Regulate Vascular Function

2012 441 citations Swapnil K. Sonkusare, Adrian D. Bonev et al. Science profile →
Capillary K+-sensing initiates retrograde hyperpolarization to increase local cerebral blood flow

2017 371 citations Fabrice Dabertrand, Nathan R. Tykocki et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Electrocalcium coupling in brain capillaries: Rapidly traveling electrical signals ignite local calcium signals 2024 ·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ·Amreen Mughal, Grant W. Hennig, Thomas J. Heppner, Nikolaos M. Tsoukias, David C. Hill‐Eubanks, Mark T. Nelson	4
2	The post‐arteriole transitional zone: a specialized capillary region that regulates blood flow within the CNS microvasculature 2023 ·The Journal of Physiology ·Amreen Mughal, Mark T. Nelson, David C. Hill‐Eubanks	17
3	The Polyanionic Drug Suramin Neutralizes Histones and Prevents Endotheliopathy 2023 ·The Journal of Immunology ·Nuria Villalba, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Yen‐Lin Chen, Swapnil K. Sonkusare, Yongtao Ma, Jianing Li, Devdoot Majumdar, Beth A. Bouchard, Jonathan E. Boyson, Matthew E. Poynter, Mark T. Nelson, Kalev Freeman	10
4	CADASIL mutations sensitize the brain to ischemia via spreading depolarizations and abnormal extracellular potassium homeostasis 2022 ·Journal of Clinical Investigation ·Fumiaki Oka, Jeong Hyun Lee, Izumi Yuzawa, Mei Li, (unknown), Katharina Eikermann‐Haerter, Tao Qin, David Y. Chung, (unknown), Jessica L. Seidel, Takahiko Imai, Doğa Vurallı, (unknown), Mark T. Nelson, Anne Joutel, Sava Sakadžić, Cenk Ayata	11
5	Zinc drives vasorelaxation by acting in sensory nerves, endothelium and smooth muscle 2021 ·Nature Communications ·(unknown), James A. Brock, Osama F. Harraz, Ashley I. Bush, Guo‐Wei He, Mark T. Nelson, James A. Angus, Christine E. Wright, Scott Ayton	36
6	Reducing Hypermuscularization of the Transitional Segment Between Arterioles and Capillaries Protects Against Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage 2020 ·Circulation ·Julien Ratelade, Nicholas R. Klug, Damiano Lombardi, (unknown), Fabrice Dabertrand, Valérie Domenga‐Denier, Rustam Al‐Shahi Salman, Colin Smith, Jean-Frédéric Gerbeau, Mark T. Nelson, Anne Joutel	43
7	Development of stress-induced bladder insufficiency requires functional TRPV1 channels 2018 ·American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology ·Nathan R. Tykocki, Thomas J. Heppner, (unknown), Jason Van Batavia, Margaret A. Vizzard, Mark T. Nelson, Gerald C. Mingin	12
8	Using a Novel Microfabricated Model of the Alveolar-Capillary Barrier to Investigate the Effect of Matrix Structure on Atelectrauma 2017 ·Scientific Reports ·Natalia Higuita‐Castro, Mark T. Nelson, Vasudha Shukla, Paula A. Agudelo-Garcia, (unknown), Silvia Duarte‐Sanmiguel, Joshua A. Englert, John J. Lannutti, Derek J. Hansford, Samir N. Ghadiali	48
9	Transient contractions of urinary bladder smooth muscle are drivers of afferent nerve activity during filling 2016 ·The Journal of General Physiology ·Thomas J. Heppner, Nathan R. Tykocki, David C. Hill‐Eubanks, Mark T. Nelson	54
10	Recrystallization improves the mechanical properties of sintered electrospun polycaprolactone 2013 ·Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials ·Mark T. Nelson, Lagnajit Pattanaik, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Matthew J. Allen, John J. Lannutti	11
11	Elementary Ca ²⁺ Signals Through Endothelial TRPV4 Channels Regulate Vascular Function breakdown → 2012 ·Science ·Swapnil K. Sonkusare, Adrian D. Bonev, Jonathan Ledoux, Wolfgang Liedtke, Michael I. Kotlikoff, Thomas J. Heppner, David C. Hill‐Eubanks, Mark T. Nelson	441
12	Unique properties of muscularis mucosae smooth muscle in guinea pig urinary bladder 2011 ·American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology ·Thomas J. Heppner, (unknown), (unknown), Hagop Sarkissian, Mark T. Nelson	31
13	BK channel activation by NS11021 decreases excitability and contractility of urinary bladder smooth muscle 2009 ·American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology ·(unknown), Bernhard Nausch, Søren‐Peter Olesen, Mark T. Nelson	48
14	Shiga Toxin 2 Affects the Central Nervous System through Receptor Globotriaosylceramide Localized to Neurons 2008 ·The Journal of Infectious Diseases ·Fumiko Obata, Koujiro Tohyama, Adrian D. Bonev, Glynis L. Kolling, Tiffany R. Keepers, (unknown), Mark T. Nelson, Shigehiro Sato, Tom G. Obrig	78
15	Calcium waves in intact guinea pig gallbladder smooth muscle cells 2006 ·American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology ·Onesmo B. Balemba, Thomas J. Heppner, Adrian D. Bonev, Mark T. Nelson, Gary M. Mawe	16
16	TRPV4 Forms a Novel Ca ²⁺ Signaling Complex With Ryanodine Receptors and BK _Ca Channels 2005 ·Circulation Research ·Scott Earley, Thomas J. Heppner, Mark T. Nelson, Joseph E. Brayden	370
17	Calcium Dynamics in Cortical Astrocytes and Arterioles During Neurovascular Coupling 2004 ·Circulation Research ·Jessica A. Filosa, Adrian D. Bonev, Mark T. Nelson	213
18	The β1 subunit of the Ca2+-sensitive K+ channel protects against hypertension 2004 ·Journal of Clinical Investigation ·Mark T. Nelson, Adrian D. Bonev	1
19	β1‐Subunit of the Ca²⁺‐activated K⁺ channel regulates contractile activity of mouse urinary bladder smooth muscle 2001 ·The Journal of Physiology ·Georgi V. Petkov, Adrian D. Bonev, Thomas J. Heppner, Robert Brenner, Richard W. Aldrich, Mark T. Nelson	132
20	Properties of sodium pumps in internally perfused barnacle muscle fibers. 1980 ·The Journal of General Physiology ·Mark T. Nelson, M. P. Blaustein	43

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