Paula Morales

3.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
71 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

Paula Morales is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Molecular Biology and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. According to data from OpenAlex, Paula Morales has authored 71 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 38 papers in Pharmacology, 36 papers in Molecular Biology and 27 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. Recurrent topics in Paula Morales's work include Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (37 papers), Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (19 papers) and Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects (16 papers). Paula Morales is often cited by papers focused on Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (37 papers), Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (19 papers) and Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects (16 papers). Paula Morales collaborates with scholars based in Spain, United States and United Kingdom. Paula Morales's co-authors include Patricia H. Reggio, Nadine Jagerovic, Dow P. Hurst, Chanté Muller, Pilar Goya, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz, Rafael Franco, Gemma Navarro, Laura Hernández‐Folgado and Carmen Rodríguez‐Cueto and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Paula Morales

66 papers receiving 2.4k 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.

Cannabinoid Ligands Targeting TRP Channels

2019 414 citations Chanté Muller, Paula Morales et al. Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience profile →
Molecular Targets of the Phytocannabinoids: A Complex Picture

2017 368 citations Paula Morales, Patricia H. Reggio et al. profile →

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20 of 20 papers shown

#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Investigation in the CB1 and CB2 receptor binding profile and intrinsic activity of (−) and (+)-enantiomers of some naturally occurring phytocannabinoids or synthetic derivatives 2025 ·European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports ·(unknown), María Gómez‐Cañas, (unknown), (unknown), Mathias Winkler, Diego Caprioglio, Giovanni Appendino, Concepción García, Paula Morales, Nadine Jagerovic, (unknown), Bernd L. Fiebich, (unknown), Eduardo Muñóz, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz	1
2	Structural and functional dissection of the WH2 / DAD motif of INF2 , a formin linked to human inherited degenerative disorders 2025 ·FEBS Journal ·(unknown), Laura Fernández‐Martín, Paula Morales, Isabel Correas, M. Ángeles Jiménez, Miguel A. Alonso	0
3	Homodimerization of CB2 cannabinoid receptor triggered by a bivalent ligand enhances cellular signaling 2024 ·Pharmacological Research ·Gemma Navarro, (unknown), Paula Morales, (unknown), Claudia Llinás del Torrent, Nadine Jagerovic, Leonardo Pardo, Rafael Franco	32
4	The CB1 receptor interacts with cereblon and drives cereblon deficiency-associated memory shortfalls 2024 ·EMBO Molecular Medicine ·(unknown), (unknown), Estefanía Moreno, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Rebeca Dı́ez-Alarcia, Cristina Blázquez, Paula Morales, Enric I. Canela, Vicent Casadó, Leyre Urigüen, Gertrudis Perea, Luigi Bellocchio, Ignacio Rodríguez‐Crespo, Manuel Guzmán	2
5	New technologies in psychological intervention for adolescents with type I diabetes: a systematic review 2024 ·Current Psychology ·Paula Morales, Selene Valero‐Moreno, Marián Pérez‐Marín	4
6	Preclinical Investigation in Neuroprotective Effects of the GPR55 Ligand VCE-006.1 in Experimental Models of Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 2021 ·Molecules ·(unknown), Concepción García, (unknown), (unknown), Francisco Ruíz-Pino, Juan D. Unciti‐Broceta, María Gómez‐Cañas, (unknown), Paula Morales, Nadine Jagerovic, Carmen Rodríguez‐Cueto, Eva de Lago, Eduardo Muñóz, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz	16
7	Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Latinx Caregivers of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 2021 ·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ·Yolanda Suarez‐Balcazar, Mansha Mirza, Vanessa L. Errisuriz, (unknown), (unknown), Sandra B. Vanegas, (unknown), Deborah Parra‐Medina, Paula Morales, (unknown), Sandy Magaña	20
8	Chronic Pain and Psychological Distress Among Undocumented Latinx Immigrants in the USA 2021 ·Journal of General Internal Medicine ·Luz M. Garcini, Ryan L. Brown, (unknown), Michelle A. Chen, (unknown), Angie S. LeRoy, Paula Morales, Christopher P. Fagundes, Joel Tsevat	2
9	Interfering with mRNA Methylation by the 2′O-Methyltransferase (NSP16) from SARS-CoV-2 to Tackle the COVID-19 Disease 2020 ·Catalysts ·Paula Morales, (unknown), (unknown), Ágatha Bastida, Víctor M. Bolaños-García	9
10	Emerging Roles of Cannabinoids and Synthetic Cannabinoids in Clinical Experimental Models 2020 ·Advances in experimental medicine and biology ·Paula Morales, Patricia H. Reggio	6
11	A Molecular Modeling Approach to Identify Novel Inhibitors of the Major Facilitator Superfamily of Efflux Pump Transporters 2019 ·Antibiotics ·(unknown), Paula Morales, Katarzyna Świderek, Víctor M. Bolaños-García, Ágatha Bastida	36
12	Antitumor Cannabinoid Chemotypes: Structural Insights 2019 ·Frontiers in Pharmacology ·Paula Morales, Nadine Jagerovic	28
13	Cannabinoid Ligands Targeting TRP Channels breakdown → 2019 ·Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience ·Chanté Muller, Paula Morales, Patricia H. Reggio	414
14	An Update on Non-CB ₁ , Non-CB ₂ Cannabinoid Related G-Protein-Coupled Receptors 2017 ·Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research ·Paula Morales, Patricia H. Reggio	134
15	New pyridazinone-4-carboxamides as new cannabinoid receptor type-2 inverse agonists: Synthesis, pharmacological data and molecular docking 2017 ·European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry ·(unknown), María Gómez‐Cañas, Paula Morales, Carmen Rodríguez‐Cueto, M. Ruth Pazos, Battistina Asproni, Elena Cichero, Paola Fossa, Gérard A. Pinna, Nadine Jagerovic, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz, Gabriele Murineddu	16
16	Targeting Cannabinoid CB2 Receptors in the Central Nervous System. Medicinal Chemistry Approaches with Focus on Neurodegenerative Disorders. 2016 ·LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas) ·Gemma Navarro, Paula Morales, Carmen Rodríguez‐Cueto, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz, Nadine Jagerovic, Rafael Franco	1
17	Biological characterization of PM226, a chromenoisoxazole, as a selective CB2 receptor agonist with neuroprotective profile 2016 ·Pharmacological Research ·María Gómez‐Cañas, Paula Morales, (unknown), Carmen Navarrete, Eduardo Muñóz, Nadine Jagerovic, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz, Moisés Garcı́a-Arencibia, M. Ruth Pazos	26
18	Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB₂) agonists and antagonists: a patent update 2016 ·Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents ·Paula Morales, Laura Hernández‐Folgado, Pilar Goya, Nadine Jagerovic	61
19	Combining rimonabant and fentanyl in a single entity: preparation and pharmacological results 2014 ·Drug Design Development and Therapy ·Nadine Jagerovic, (unknown), Amaia M. Erdozain, Rocı́o Girón, (unknown), José Antonio López‐Moreno, Paula Morales, Fernando Rodrı́guez de Fonseca, Pilar Goya, J. Javier Meana, M. Martin, Luís F. Callado, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz	13
20	Synthetic cannabinoid quinones: Preparation, in vitro antiproliferative effects and in vivo prostate antitumor activity 2013 ·European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry ·Paula Morales, Diana Vara‐Ciruelos, María Gómez‐Cañas, María Carolina Zúñiga, Claudio Olea‐Azar, Pilar Goya, Javier Fernández‐Ruíz, Inés Dı́az-Laviada, Nadine Jagerovic	38

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