Robert Alper

1.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
17 papers, 842 citations indexed

About

Robert Alper is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Biomaterials and Cell Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Alper has authored 17 papers receiving a total of 842 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 8 papers in Molecular Biology, 5 papers in Biomaterials and 4 papers in Cell Biology. Recurrent topics in Robert Alper's work include Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research (3 papers), Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research (2 papers) and Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects (2 papers). Robert Alper is often cited by papers focused on Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research (3 papers), Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research (2 papers) and Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects (2 papers). Robert Alper collaborates with scholars based in United States and United Kingdom. Robert Alper's co-authors include Nicholas A. Kefalides, Charles C. Clark, D. G. Lundgren, R. H. Marchessault, Carl A. Schnaitman, W. A. Côté, Bjørn R. Olsen, Lorraine H. Kligman, A Martínez-Hernández and Michael D. Clayman and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Investigation, The Journal of Experimental Medicine and Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.

In The Last Decade

Robert Alper

16 papers receiving 736 citations

Hit Papers

Biochemistry and Metabolism of Basement Membranes 1979 2026 1994 2010 1979 100 200 300
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  1. Biochemistry and Metabolism of Basement Membranes
    1979 384 citations Nicholas A. Kefalides, Robert Alper et al. International review of cytology profile →

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robert Alper United States 9 255 251 216 168 91 17 842
Kien Trân United States 16 348 1.4× 74 0.3× 181 0.8× 217 1.3× 9 0.1× 36 1.1k
Peter M. Royce Switzerland 14 328 1.3× 157 0.6× 83 0.4× 182 1.1× 4 0.0× 24 904
Ruggero Tenni Italy 23 388 1.5× 292 1.2× 178 0.8× 274 1.6× 5 0.1× 59 1.3k
K A Holbrook United States 18 623 2.4× 98 0.4× 191 0.9× 556 3.3× 8 0.1× 33 1.7k
Κωνσταντίνα Καραμάνου Greece 15 429 1.7× 139 0.6× 98 0.5× 260 1.5× 12 0.1× 19 1.0k
Yeonsue Jang South Korea 19 518 2.0× 159 0.6× 47 0.2× 63 0.4× 15 0.2× 29 1.2k
Karin Scharffetter Germany 11 210 0.8× 87 0.3× 126 0.6× 209 1.2× 3 0.0× 15 970
Katsumi Mochitate Japan 16 271 1.1× 99 0.4× 90 0.4× 170 1.0× 4 0.0× 32 773
Joseph A. Perrotta United States 11 767 3.0× 263 1.0× 595 2.8× 616 3.7× 160 1.8× 12 1.4k
Arto Määttå United Kingdom 21 683 2.7× 68 0.3× 192 0.9× 663 3.9× 5 0.1× 39 1.3k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert Alper

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All Works

17 of 17 papers shown
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Kefalides, Nicholas A. & Robert Alper. (2018). Structure and Organization of Macromolecules in Basement Membranes. 73–94.
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Kligman, Lorraine H., et al.. (1989). Collagen Metabolism in Ultraviolet Irradiated Hairless Mouse Skin and Its Correlation to Histochemical Observations. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 93(2). 210–214. 60 indexed citations
3.
Simionescu, Dan, Robert Alper, & Nicholas A. Kefalides. (1988). Partial characterization of low molecular weight proteoglycan isolated from bovine parietal pericardium. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 151(1). 480–486. 8 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert. (1988). The bovine corneal SGP-eomplex is related to the tissue form of type VI collagen. Current Eye Research. 7(1). 31–42. 2 indexed citations
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Clayman, Michael D., A Martínez-Hernández, Robert Alper, et al.. (1985). Isolation and characterization of the nephritogenic antigen producing anti-tubular basement membrane disease.. The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 161(2). 290–305. 58 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert, et al.. (1982). Relation between reduced alveolar PO2 and collagen biosynthesis in the perfused rat lung.. PubMed. 99(3). 442–50. 5 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert. (1982). Isolation and preliminary characterization of a structural glycoprotein complex from bovine corneal stroma. Current Eye Research. 2(7). 479–487. 2 indexed citations
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Kefalides, Nicholas A., Robert Alper, & Charles C. Clark. (1979). Biochemistry and Metabolism of Basement Membranes. International review of cytology. 61. 167–228. 384 indexed citations breakdown →
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Stanley, N. N., et al.. (1975). Effects of a molecular change in collagen on lung structure and mechanical function.. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 55(6). 1195–1201. 21 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert & Nicholas A. Kefalides. (1974). Selective cleavage of basement membranes at the aminopeptide linkages of cysteine residues. Isolation of a non-disulfide crosslinkage region in bovine anterior lens capsule. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 61(4). 1297–1303. 5 indexed citations
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Olsen, Bjørn R., Robert Alper, & Nicholas A. Kefalides. (1973). Structural Characterization of a Soluble Fraction from Lens‐Capsule Basement Membrane. European Journal of Biochemistry. 38(2). 220–228. 58 indexed citations
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Matsuzaki, M, et al.. (1971). Carbohydrate Composition of Amyloid Components. Experimental Biology and Medicine. 137(1). 165–167. 11 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert, et al.. (1969). Ultrastructure of trophic and encysted. Life Sciences. 8(12). 591–599. 5 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert & W.R. Ruegamer. (1969). Hormonal effects on the acid mucopolysaccharide composition of the rat aorta. Journal of Atherosclerosis Research. 10(1). 19–32. 5 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert, John T. Prior, & W.R. Ruegamer. (1968). Histological and biochemical studies on the ground substance of the aortas of lathyritic rats. Journal of Atherosclerosis Research. 8(5). 787–801. 7 indexed citations
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Lundgren, D. G., Robert Alper, Carl A. Schnaitman, & R. H. Marchessault. (1965). Characterization of Poly-β-Hydroxybutyrate Extracted from Different Bacteria. Journal of Bacteriology. 89(1). 245–251. 113 indexed citations
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Alper, Robert, D. G. Lundgren, R. H. Marchessault, & W. A. Côté. (1963). Properties of poly‐β‐hydroxybutyrate. I. General considerations concerning the naturally occurring polymer. Biopolymers. 1(6). 545–556. 98 indexed citations

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