Richard J. Wurtman

36.6k total citations · 12 hit papers
456 papers, 28.4k citations indexed

About

Richard J. Wurtman is a scholar working on Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Physiology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Richard J. Wurtman has authored 456 papers receiving a total of 28.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 158 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, 134 papers in Physiology and 112 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Richard J. Wurtman's work include Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (92 papers), Circadian rhythm and melatonin (67 papers) and Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior (64 papers). Richard J. Wurtman is often cited by papers focused on Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (92 papers), Circadian rhythm and melatonin (67 papers) and Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior (64 papers). Richard J. Wurtman collaborates with scholars based in United States, Türkiye and Germany. Richard J. Wurtman's co-authors include Julius Axelrod, John D. Fernstrom, Judith J. Wurtman, John H. Growdon, Harry J. Lynch, Eldad Melamed, Franz Hefti, Edith L. Cohen, Roger M. Nitsch and Jan Krzysztof Blusztajn and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and New England Journal of Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Richard J. Wurtman

449 papers receiving 26.3k citations

Hit Papers

Brain Serotonin Content: Physiological Regulation by Plas... 1963 2026 1984 2005 1972 1963 1992 1971 1965 250 500 750
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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.

  1. Brain Serotonin Content: Physiological Regulation by Plasma Neutral Amino Acids
    1972 964 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  2. A sensitive and specific assay for the estimation of monoamine oxidase
    1963 897 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  3. Release of Alzheimer Amyloid Precursor Derivatives Stimulated by Activation of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors
    1992 753 citations Roger M. Nitsch, Barbara E. Slack et al. profile →
  4. Brain Serotonin Content: Increase Following Ingestion of Carbohydrate Diet
    1971 584 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  5. The Pineal Gland
    1965 561 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  6. A simple and rapid method for injecting H3-norepinephrine into the lateral ventricle of the rat brain
    1967 530 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  7. Control of Enzymatic Synthesis of Adrenaline in the Adrenal Medulla by Adrenal Cortical Steroids
    1966 460 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →
  8. Partial lesions of the dopaminergic nigrostriatal system in rat brain: biochemical characterization
    1980 439 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. Brain Research profile →
  9. Melatonin Synthesis in the Pineal Gland: Control by Light
    1963 338 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  10. Control of Hydroxyindole O-Methyltransferase Activity in the Rat Pineal Gland by Environmental Lighting
    1965 316 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →
  11. Adrenaline Synthesis: Control by the Pituitary Gland and Adrenal Glucocorticoids
    1965 267 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →
  12. Melatonin Synthesis in the Pineal Gland: Effect of Light Mediated by the Sympathetic Nervous System
    1964 212 citations Richard J. Wurtman et al. profile →

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Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Richard J. Wurtman United States 86 8.6k 7.8k 6.4k 6.3k 2.8k 456 28.4k
Abba J. Kastin United States 83 12.0k 1.4× 6.9k 0.9× 7.1k 1.1× 9.1k 1.4× 2.4k 0.8× 663 31.4k
Michael J. Kuhar United States 92 20.3k 2.4× 5.9k 0.8× 5.0k 0.8× 14.2k 2.2× 3.6k 1.3× 330 30.9k
E. R. de Kloet Netherlands 116 9.1k 1.1× 5.1k 0.6× 5.6k 0.9× 7.1k 1.1× 4.6k 1.7× 637 54.4k
Julius Axelrod United States 105 11.8k 1.4× 6.2k 0.8× 5.8k 0.9× 12.6k 2.0× 2.0k 0.7× 347 37.3k
Bertil B. Fredholm Sweden 93 12.8k 1.5× 4.8k 0.6× 3.8k 0.6× 13.9k 2.2× 1.7k 0.6× 528 36.2k
Dick F. Swaab Netherlands 102 7.3k 0.8× 6.6k 0.8× 11.3k 1.8× 6.4k 1.0× 7.3k 2.6× 684 39.2k
Stanley J. Watson United States 105 19.6k 2.3× 6.1k 0.8× 7.0k 1.1× 14.6k 2.3× 4.8k 1.7× 435 38.2k
Irwin J. Kopin United States 92 12.6k 1.5× 6.0k 0.8× 2.4k 0.4× 7.7k 1.2× 1.7k 0.6× 531 32.4k
Wylie Vale United States 144 17.9k 2.1× 11.3k 1.4× 10.1k 1.6× 24.3k 3.8× 2.3k 0.8× 758 85.7k
Huda Akil United States 107 21.6k 2.5× 8.8k 1.1× 5.1k 0.8× 15.1k 2.4× 5.8k 2.1× 498 40.5k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wurtman, Richard J., Mehmet Cansev, & İsmail H. Ulus. (2009). Synapse formation is enhanced by oral administration of uridine and DHA, the circulating precursors of brain phosphatides. The journal of nutrition health & aging. 13(3). 189–197. 63 indexed citations
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Cansev, Mehmet, İsmail H. Ulus, Lei Wang, Timothy J. Maher, & Richard J. Wurtman. (2008). Restorative effects of uridine plus docosahexaenoic acid in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. Neuroscience Research. 62(3). 206–209. 65 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J., Mehmet Cansev, Toshimasa Sakamoto, & İsmail H. Ulus. (2008). Administration of Docosahexaenoic Acid, Uridine and Choline Increases Levels of Synaptic Membranes and Dendritic Spines in Rodent Brain. World review of nutrition and dietetics. 99. 71–96. 17 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J.. (2005). Genes, stress, and depression. Metabolism. 54(5). 16–19. 70 indexed citations
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Brzezinski, Amnon, Márk Vangel, Richard J. Wurtman, et al.. (2004). Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep: a meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 9(1). 41–50. 344 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J.. (2002). Stress and the adrenocortical control of epinephrine synthesis. Metabolism. 51(6). 11–14. 87 indexed citations
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Araki, Wataru & Richard J. Wurtman. (1998). How is membrane phospholipid biosynthesis controlled in neural tissues?. Journal of Neuroscience Research. 51(6). 667–674. 40 indexed citations
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Lee, Robert K. K. & Richard J. Wurtman. (1997). Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors Increase Amyloid Precursor Protein Processing in Astrocytes: Inhibition by Cyclic AMP. Journal of Neurochemistry. 68(5). 1830–1835. 33 indexed citations
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Slack, Barbara E., et al.. (1995). Tyrosine Phosphorylation-dependent Stimulation of Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretion by the m3 Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 270(14). 8337–8344. 72 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J. & Robert L. Bettiker. (1994). How to find a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiology of Aging. 15. 179–181. 2 indexed citations
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Nitsch, Roger M., John H. Growdon, Suzanne Corkin, & Richard J. Wurtman. (1993). Alzheimer's disease : amyloid precursor proteins, signal transduction, and neuronal transplantation. New York Academy of Sciences eBooks. 12 indexed citations
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Büyükuysal, R. Levent & Richard J. Wurtman. (1989). Tetrahydroaminoacridine but not 4-aminopyridine inhibits high-affinity choline uptake in striatal and hippocampal synaptosomes. Brain Research. 482(2). 376–380. 35 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J., Suzanne Corkin, & John H. Growdon. (1987). Topics in the basic and clinical science of dementia. Springer eBooks. 10 indexed citations
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Waldhauser, Franz, Harris R. Lieberman, Harry J. Lynch, et al.. (1987). A Pharmacological Dose of Melatonin Increases PRL Levels in Males without Altering Those of GH, LH, FSH, TSH, Testosterone or Cortisol. Neuroendocrinology. 46(2). 125–130. 67 indexed citations
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Caballero, Benjamı́n, Barbara E. Mahon, Frances Rohr, Harvey L. Levy, & Richard J. Wurtman. (1986). Plasma amino acid levels after single-dose aspartame consumption in phenylketonuria, mild hyperphenylalaninemia, and heterozygous state for phenylketonuria. The Journal of Pediatrics. 109(4). 668–671. 29 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J., Michael J. Baum, & John T. Potts. (1985). The Medical and biological effects of light. New York Academy of Sciences eBooks. 73 indexed citations
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Wurtman, Richard J. & Judith J. Wurtman. (1979). Toxic effects of food constituents on the brain. Raven Press eBooks. 4 indexed citations
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Barbeau, André, John H. Growdon, & Richard J. Wurtman. (1979). Choline and lecithin in brain disorders. Raven Press eBooks. 21 indexed citations
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