Michael S. Pepper

27.0k total citations · 9 hit papers
346 papers, 20.9k citations indexed

About

Michael S. Pepper is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Oncology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael S. Pepper has authored 346 papers receiving a total of 20.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 158 papers in Molecular Biology, 79 papers in Oncology and 53 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Michael S. Pepper's work include Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer (74 papers), Lymphatic System and Diseases (38 papers) and Mesenchymal stem cell research (31 papers). Michael S. Pepper is often cited by papers focused on Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer (74 papers), Lymphatic System and Diseases (38 papers) and Mesenchymal stem cell research (31 papers). Michael S. Pepper collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Switzerland and United States. Michael S. Pepper's co-authors include Roberto Montesano, Lelio Orci, Stefano J. Mandriota, Napoleone Ferrara, Lothar Schweigerer, J D Vassalli, Herman Adlercreutz, Ali Modarressi, T. Fotsis and Fatemeh Atashi and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Cell and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Michael S. Pepper

333 papers receiving 20.2k 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.

Potent synergism between vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor in the induction of angiogenesis in vitro

1992 710 citations Michael S. Pepper et al. profile →
The endogenous oestrogen metabolite 2-methoxyoestradiol inhibits angiogenesis and suppresses tumour growth

1994 638 citations Michael S. Pepper et al. profile →
Role of the Matrix Metalloproteinase and Plasminogen Activator–Plasmin Systems in Angiogenesis

2001 636 citations Michael S. Pepper profile →
Genistein, a dietary-derived inhibitor of in vitro angiogenesis.

1993 607 citations Michael S. Pepper et al. profile →
Transforming growth factor-beta: Vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, and vessel wall integrity

1997 567 citations Michael S. Pepper profile →
The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Adipogenic and Osteogenic Differentiation: A Review

2015 527 citations Michael S. Pepper et al. profile →
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induces plasminogen activators and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in microvascular endothelial cells

1991 516 citations Michael S. Pepper et al. profile →
Adipocyte and adipogenesis

2013 501 citations Michael S. Pepper et al. profile →
SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Vaccines, and Host Immunity

2022 197 citations Juanita Mellet, Ignatius M. Viljoen et al. profile →

Peers

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Adriana Albini Italy

Alberto M. Martelli Italy

Towia A. Libermann United States

Stephen M. Schwartz United States

Joel S. Greenberger United States

Steven D. Shapiro United States

Michael J. Duffy Ireland

Evan T. Keller United States

Dario C. Altieri United States

Ian R. Hart United Kingdom

Adriana Albini Italy

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael S. Pepper

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Mellet, Juanita, et al.. (2025). A possible genetic predisposition to suspected hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease. 1871(4). 167732–167732. 1 indexed citations

Zampoli, Marco, Jenna Sykes, Janine Verstraete, et al.. (2023). Global disparities in cystic fibrosis outcomes prior to CFTR modulators: A CF registries cohort study in South Africa and Canada. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. 23(2). 334–340. 9 indexed citations

Durandt, Chrisna, et al.. (2022). Determinants of Dental Pulp Stem Cell Heterogeneity. Journal of Endodontics. 48(10). 1232–1240. 10 indexed citations

Pepper, Michael S., et al.. (2021). Sexual Dimorphism in Changes That Occur in Tissues, Organs and Plasma during the Early Stages of Obesity Development. Biology. 10(8). 717–717. 9 indexed citations

Damerell, Victoria, Michael S. Pepper, & Sharon Prince. (2021). Molecular mechanisms underpinning sarcomas and implications for current and future therapy. Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy. 6(1). 56 indexed citations

Viljoen, Ignatius M., et al.. (2020). Contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Protection of personal information in South Africa. South African Journal of Bioethics and Law. 13(1). 15–20. 4 indexed citations

Durandt, Chrisna, et al.. (2020). The Role of Pref-1 during Adipogenic Differentiation: An Overview of Suggested Mechanisms. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21(11). 4104–4104. 35 indexed citations

Ambele, Melvin, et al.. (2019). Molecular profile of tongue cancer in an 18‐year‐old female patient with no recognizable risk factor. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 4(3). 310–313. 5 indexed citations

Durandt, Chrisna, et al.. (2018). Side Population: Its Use in the Study of Cellular Heterogeneity and as a Potential Enrichment Tool for Rare Cell Populations. Stem Cells International. 2018. 1–7. 13 indexed citations

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Ambele, Melvin, et al.. (2018). Heterozygosity of p16 expression in an oral squamous cell carcinoma with associated loss of heterozygosity and copy number alterations. Head & Neck. 41(5). E62–E65. 4 indexed citations

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Pepper, Michael S., Collet Dandara, Jantina de Vries, et al.. (2018). ASSAf consensus study on the ethical, legal and social implications of genetics and genomics in South Africa. South African Journal of Science. 114(11/12). 12 indexed citations

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Stewart, Cheryl & Michael S. Pepper. (2017). Cystic Fibrosis in the African Diaspora. Annals of the American Thoracic Society. 14(1). 1–7. 30 indexed citations

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Pepper, Michael S., et al.. (2015). Human tissue legislation in South Africa: Focus on stem cell research and therapy. South African Journal of Bioethics and Law. 8(2). 4–4. 5 indexed citations

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Warnich, Louise, Britt I. Drögemöller, Michael S. Pepper, Collet Dandara, & Galen E.B. Wright. (2011). Pharmacogenomic Research in South Africa: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities in the Rainbow Nation. Current pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine (Online). 9(3). 191–207. 55 indexed citations

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Pepper, Michael S.. (2009). The stem cell regulatory environment in South Africa: cause for concern. 99(7). 502. 7 indexed citations

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Nisato, Riccardo E., Christian Sirrenberg, Georgina S. Butler, et al.. (2005). Dissecting the Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP) and Integrin αvβ3 in Angiogenesis In vitro : Absence of Hemopexin C Domain Bioactivity, but Membrane-Type 1-MMP and αvβ3 Are Critical. Cancer Research. 65(20). 9377–9387. 54 indexed citations

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Pepper, Michael S., et al.. (2005). Temperature dependent terahertz pulsed spectroscopy of carbamazepine tablets. UCL Discovery (University College London). 1 indexed citations

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Davies, A. G., E. H. Linfield, & Michael S. Pepper. (2004). The terahertz gap: the generation of far-infrared radiation and its applications - Preface. UCL Discovery (University College London). 1 indexed citations

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Kirkin, Vladimir, Ralph Mazitschek, Jaya Krishnan, et al.. (2001). Characterization of indolinones which preferentially inhibit VEGF-C- and VEGF-D-induced activation of VEGFR-3 rather than VEGFR-2. European Journal of Biochemistry. 268(21). 5530–5540. 2 indexed citations

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Kirkin, Vladimir, Ralph Mazitschek, Jaya Krishnan, et al.. (2001). Characterization of indolinones which preferentially inhibit VEGF‐C‐ and VEGF‐D‐induced activation of VEGFR‐3 rather than VEGFR‐2. European Journal of Biochemistry. 268(21). 5530–5540. 88 indexed citations

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