Michael Brunner

14.1k total citations · 3 hit papers
138 papers, 11.0k citations indexed

About

Michael Brunner is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Endocrine and Autonomic Systems. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael Brunner has authored 138 papers receiving a total of 11.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Molecular Biology, 41 papers in Plant Science and 39 papers in Endocrine and Autonomic Systems. Recurrent topics in Michael Brunner's work include Circadian rhythm and melatonin (39 papers), Light effects on plants (36 papers) and Mitochondrial Function and Pathology (22 papers). Michael Brunner is often cited by papers focused on Circadian rhythm and melatonin (39 papers), Light effects on plants (36 papers) and Mitochondrial Function and Pathology (22 papers). Michael Brunner collaborates with scholars based in Germany, United States and Switzerland. Michael Brunner's co-authors include Walter Neupert, Sidney W. Whiteheart, James E. Rothman, Thomas Söllner, Scott Geromanos, Paul Tempst, Hediye Erdjument‐Bromage, Matthias Bauer, Tobias Schafmeier and Axel Diernfellner and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Cell and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Michael Brunner

134 papers receiving 10.8k 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.

SNAP receptors implicated in vesicle targeting and fusion

1993 2.6k citations Michael Brunner et al. Nature profile →
ADP-Ribosylation factor is a subunit of the coat of Golgi-derived COP-coated vesicles: A novel role for a GTP-binding protein

1991 519 citations Michael Brunner et al. Cell profile →
N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein: a trimeric ATPase whose hydrolysis of ATP is required for membrane fusion.

1994 350 citations Michael Brunner et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
Michael Brunner	7.4k	3.8k	1.8k	1.7k	1.5k	138	11.0k
Steen Gammeltoft	7.2k 1.0×	1.2k 0.3×	638 0.3×	1.6k 1.0×	1.5k 1.0×	166	12.4k
Shohei Mitani	4.9k 0.7×	1.3k 0.3×	841 0.5×	666 0.4×	714 0.5×	160	7.7k
Sean Munro	12.7k 1.7×	8.7k 2.3×	1.5k 0.8×	580 0.4×	2.8k 1.8×	107	21.0k
Monica Driscoll	5.6k 0.8×	895 0.2×	606 0.3×	2.0k 1.2×	1.3k 0.8×	140	10.8k
Julie Ahringer	12.0k 1.6×	2.7k 0.7×	1.5k 0.8×	2.3k 1.4×	753 0.5×	88	17.6k
Stephan J. Sigrist	7.6k 1.0×	3.8k 1.0×	952 0.5×	467 0.3×	4.8k 3.1×	158	12.4k
Hiroshi Kimurâ	15.9k 2.1×	1.7k 0.4×	2.5k 1.3×	339 0.2×	864 0.6×	461	19.8k
Hiroto Okayama	14.4k 1.9×	2.5k 0.7×	1.0k 0.6×	361 0.2×	1.7k 1.1×	136	20.7k
Benoı̂t Kornmann	3.7k 0.5×	1.4k 0.4×	728 0.4×	2.7k 1.6×	748 0.5×	54	7.1k
Michael A. Frohman	13.5k 1.8×	4.6k 1.2×	1.5k 0.8×	182 0.1×	1.8k 1.2×	161	19.1k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Diernfellner, Axel, et al.. (2023). Transcription activator WCC recruits deacetylase HDA3 to control transcription dynamics and bursting in Neurospora. Science Advances. 9(26). eadh0721–eadh0721. 6 indexed citations

Brunner, Michael, et al.. (2023). Combining entomopathogenic Pseudomonas bacteria, nematodes and fungi for biological control of a below-ground insect pest. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment. 348. 108414–108414. 13 indexed citations

Diernfellner, Axel, et al.. (2023). Antisense Transcription of the Neurospora Frequency Gene Is Rhythmically Regulated by CSP-1 Repressor but Dispensable for Clock Function. Journal of Biological Rhythms. 38(3). 259–268. 2 indexed citations

Schermann, Géza, et al.. (2022). Adaptation to glucose starvation is associated with molecular reorganization of the circadian clock in Neurospora crassa. eLife. 12. 3 indexed citations

Singh, Amit, et al.. (2021). Global Transcriptome Characterization and Assembly of the Thermophilic Ascomycete Chaetomium thermophilum. Genes. 12(10). 1549–1549. 6 indexed citations

Shafi, Ayesha A., Christopher McNair, Jennifer J. McCann, et al.. (2021). The circadian cryptochrome, CRY1, is a pro-tumorigenic factor that rhythmically modulates DNA repair. Nature Communications. 12(1). 401–401. 79 indexed citations

Diernfellner, Axel, et al.. (2020). Multiple random phosphorylations in clock proteins provide long delays and switches. Scientific Reports. 10(1). 22224–22224. 7 indexed citations

Diernfellner, Axel & Michael Brunner. (2020). Phosphorylation Timers in the Neurospora crassa Circadian Clock. Journal of Molecular Biology. 432(12). 3449–3465. 30 indexed citations

Brunner, Michael, et al.. (2013). Light-Dependent and Circadian Transcription Dynamics In Vivo Recorded with a Destabilized Luciferase Reporter in Neurospora. PLoS ONE. 8(12). e83660–e83660. 26 indexed citations

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Diernfellner, Axel, et al.. (2011). Circadian Conformational Change of the Neurospora Clock Protein FREQUENCY Triggered by Clustered Hyperphosphorylation of a Basic Domain. Molecular Cell. 43(5). 713–722. 92 indexed citations

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Káldi, Krisztina, et al.. (2010). Photoadaptation in Neurospora by Competitive Interaction of Activating and Inhibitory LOV Domains. Cell. 142(5). 762–772. 125 indexed citations

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Sancar, Gencer, Cigdem Sancar, Michael Brunner, & Tobias Schafmeier. (2009). Activity of the circadian transcription factor White Collar Complex is modulated by phosphorylation of SP‐motifs. FEBS Letters. 583(12). 1833–1840. 22 indexed citations

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Cron, Randy Q., Anna Genin, Michael Brunner, et al.. (2006). Early Growth Response-1 Is Required for CD154 Transcription. The Journal of Immunology. 176(2). 811–818. 28 indexed citations

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Selliah, Nithianandan, Mingce Zhang, Michael Brunner, et al.. (2005). The γc-cytokine regulated transcription factor, STAT5, increases HIV-1 production in primary CD4 T cells. Virology. 344(2). 283–291. 41 indexed citations

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Rothbauer, Ulrich, Sabine Hofmann, Nicole Mühlenbein, et al.. (2001). Role of the Deafness Dystonia Peptide 1 (DDP1) in Import of Human Tim23 into the Inner Membrane of Mitochondria. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276(40). 37327–37334. 74 indexed citations

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Donzeau, Mariel, Krisztina Káldi, Alexander Adam, et al.. (2000). Tim23 Links the Inner and Outer Mitochondrial Membranes. Cell. 101(4). 401–412. 145 indexed citations

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Merrow, Martha, Michael Brunner, & Till Roenneberg. (1999). Assignment of circadian function for the Neurospora clock gene frequency. Nature. 399(6736). 584–586. 183 indexed citations

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Brunner, Michael, Donald H. Lein, & Edward J. Dubovi. (1997). Experiences with the New York State Bovine Leukosis Virus Eradication and Certification Program. Veterinary Clinics of North America Food Animal Practice. 13(1). 143–150. 19 indexed citations

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Bauer, Matthias, Christian Sirrenberg, Walter Neupert, & Michael Brunner. (1996). Role of Tim23 as Voltage Sensor and Presequence Receptor in Protein Import into Mitochondria. Cell. 87(1). 33–41. 241 indexed citations

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Brunner, Michael. (1992). Successful Eradication of BLV from Dairy and Beef Herds in New York. American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings. 266–269. 1 indexed citations

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