N. G. Rainov

2.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
50 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

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N. G. Rainov is a scholar working on Surgery, Neurology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, N. G. Rainov has authored 50 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Surgery, 14 papers in Neurology and 13 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in N. G. Rainov's work include Virus-based gene therapy research (13 papers), Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus (7 papers) and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (6 papers). N. G. Rainov is often cited by papers focused on Virus-based gene therapy research (13 papers), Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus (7 papers) and Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques (6 papers). N. G. Rainov collaborates with scholars based in Germany, United Kingdom and United States. N. G. Rainov's co-authors include W. Burkert, Volkmar Heidecke, Jörg Kreßler, Huan Ren, Toru Shibata, Xandra O. Breakefield, Ariane Söling, Peter C. Warnke, Miguel Sena‐Esteves and Teni Boulikas and has published in prestigious journals such as Neuroreport, Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology and Journal of Neuroimmunology.

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N. G. Rainov

50 papers receiving 2.1k citations

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A Phase III Clinical Evaluation of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Thymidine Kinase and Ganciclovir Gene Therapy as an Adjuvant to Surgical Resection and Radiation in Adults with Previously Untreated Glioblastoma Multiforme

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Infection rates of external ventricular drains are reduced by the use of silver-impregnated catheters 2013 ·Acta Neurochirurgica ·(unknown), Volkmar Heidecke, (unknown), N. G. Rainov	38
2	Intervertebral disc replacement for cervical degenerative disease – clinical results and functional outcome at two years in patients implanted with the Bryan® cervical disc prosthesis 2008 ·Acta Neurochirurgica ·Volkmar Heidecke, W. Burkert, (unknown), N. G. Rainov	54
3	Expression of survivin, platelet-derived growth factor A (PDGF-A) and PDGF receptor α in primary central nervous system lymphoma 2006 ·Journal of Neuro-Oncology ·Konstantina Karabatsou, Piyali Pal, Steven W. Dodd, Brian Haylock, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), John C. Broome, N. G. Rainov	12
4	Cerebroventricular infusion of pentosan polysulphate in human variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease 2004 ·Journal of Infection ·N. V. Todd, Jason D. Morrow, Katsumi Doh‐ura, Stephen Dealler, (unknown), P. Farling, Martin Duddy, N. G. Rainov	60
5	Alginate encapsulation of genetically engineered mammalian cells: comparison of production devices, methods and microcapsule characteristics 2003 ·Journal of Microencapsulation ·Sandra Koch, (unknown), Jörg Kreßler, (unknown), N. G. Rainov	77
6	Oncolytic viruses for treatment of malignant brain tumours 2003 ·PubMed ·N. G. Rainov, Huan Ren	15
7	Immunogene therapy of recurrent glioblastoma multiforme with a liposomally encapsulated replication-incompetent Semliki forest virus vector carrying the human interleukin-12 gene — a phase I/II clinical protocol 2003 ·Journal of Neuro-Oncology ·Huan Ren, Teni Boulikas, Ariane Söling, Peter C. Warnke, N. G. Rainov	118
8	Systemic Activation of the Immune System during Ganciclovir Treatment Following Intratumoral Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Thymidine Kinase Gene Transfer in an Adolescent Ependymoma Patient 2002 ·Neuropediatrics ·(unknown), Dieter Körholz, N. G. Rainov, Tim Niehues, Ute Fischer, Sabine Steffens, Susanne Frank, (unknown), Gerd Horneff, Horst Schroten, Stefan Burdach	12
9	High throughput encapsulation of murine fibroblasts in alginate using the JetCutter technology 2002 ·Journal of Microencapsulation ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), N. G. Rainov, Jörg Kreßler	34
10	Liposome-mediated transfer of the bcl-2 gene results in neuroprotection after in vivo transient focal cerebral ischemia in an animal model 2002 ·Gene Therapy ·(unknown), Toru Shibata, N. G. Rainov	54
11	Characterization of a Canine Glioma Cell Line As Related to Established Experimental Brain Tumor Models 2000 ·Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology ·N. G. Rainov, (unknown), Miguel Sena‐Esteves, Michael E. Berens	17
12	Immune response induced by retrovirus-mediated HSV-tk/GCV pharmacogene therapy in patients with glioblastoma multiforme 2000 ·Gene Therapy ·N. G. Rainov, (unknown), (unknown), Dagmar Riemann, HJ Holzhausen, Volkmar Heidecke, Klaus J. Burger, W. Burkert, Dieter Körholz	50
13	Intra-Arterial Virus and Nonvirus Vector-Mediated Gene Transfer to Experimental Rat Brain Tumors 1999 ·Frontiers of radiation therapy and oncology ·N. G. Rainov, Keiro Ikeda, (unknown), (unknown), Faith H. Barnett, Ulrich Herrlinger, (unknown), E. Antonio Chiocca, Xandra O. Breakefield	5
14	Interleukin-17 stimulates the expression of IκBα mRNA and the secretion of IL-6 and IL-8 in glioblastoma cell lines 1999 ·Journal of Neuroimmunology ·Astrid Kehlen, K. Thiele, Dagmar Riemann, N. G. Rainov, Jürgen Langner	52
15	Coronally Oriented Vertical Fracture of the Axis Body: Surgical Treatment of a Rare Condition 1998 ·min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery ·N. G. Rainov, Volkmar Heidecke, W. Burkert	3
16	Therapeutic Efficiency and Safety of a Second-Generation Replication-Conditional HSV1 Vector for Brain Tumor Gene Therapy 1997 ·Human Gene Therapy ·(unknown), Maureen Chase, Ulrich Herrlinger, Alice K. Jacobs, Peter Pecháň, N. G. Rainov, Miguel Sena‐Esteves, Manish K. Aghi, Faith H. Barnett, E. Antonio Chiocca, Xandra O. Breakefield	145
17	Intra-operative epidural morphine, fentanyl, and droperidol for control of pain after spinal surgery A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blind trial 1996 ·Acta Neurochirurgica ·N. G. Rainov, (unknown), W. Burkert	13
18	Short Test-Period Spinal Cord Stimulation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome 1996 ·min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery ·N. G. Rainov, Volkmar Heidecke, W. Burkert	34
19	Direct anterior fixation of odontoid fractures with a hollow spreading screw system 1996 ·Acta Neurochirurgica ·N. G. Rainov, Volkmar Heidecke, W. Burkert	11
20	Malignant growth of a recurrent macroprolactinoma after radiation therapy 1993 ·min - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery ·N. G. Rainov, W. Burkert	3

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