Robert G. Parton

70.8k total citations · 22 hit papers
410 papers, 54.2k citations indexed

About

Robert G. Parton is a scholar working on Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert G. Parton has authored 410 papers receiving a total of 54.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 301 papers in Cell Biology, 278 papers in Molecular Biology and 103 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Robert G. Parton's work include Caveolin-1 and cellular processes (158 papers), Cellular transport and secretion (133 papers) and Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology (76 papers). Robert G. Parton is often cited by papers focused on Caveolin-1 and cellular processes (158 papers), Cellular transport and secretion (133 papers) and Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology (76 papers). Robert G. Parton collaborates with scholars based in Australia, Germany and United States. Robert G. Parton's co-authors include Kai Simons, John F. Hancock, Jean Grüenberg, Sally Martin, Marino Zerial, Charles Ferguson, Satyajit Mayor, Margaret Lindsay, Ian A. Prior and Marino Zerial and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Cell.

In The Last Decade

Robert G. Parton

405 papers receiving 53.6k 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.

  1. The small GTPase rab5 functions as a regulatory factor in the early endocytic pathway
    1992 1.2k citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  2. Kidney organoids from human iPS cells contain multiple lineages and model human nephrogenesis
    2015 1.2k citations Charles Ferguson, Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  3. The multiple faces of caveolae
    2007 1.1k citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  4. Rab11 regulates recycling through the pericentriolar recycling endosome.
    1996 1.1k citations Robert G. Parton et al. The Journal of Cell Biology profile →
  5. Localization of low molecular weight GTP binding proteins to exocytic and endocytic compartments
    1990 1.0k citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  6. Key principles and methods for studying the endocytosis of biological and nanoparticle therapeutics
    2021 993 citations Joshua J. Rennick, Angus P. R. Johnston et al. Nature Nanotechnology profile →
  7. Lipid droplets: a unified view of a dynamic organelle
    2006 974 citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  8. Inhibition of rab5 GTPase activity stimulates membrane fusion in endocytosis.
    1994 832 citations Robert G. Parton, Jean Grüenberg et al. profile →
  9. Cells Respond to Mechanical Stress by Rapid Disassembly of Caveolae
    2011 699 citations Michele Bastiani, Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  10. Caveolae as plasma membrane sensors, protectors and organizers
    2013 696 citations Robert G. Parton, Miguel Á. del Pozo profile →
  11. A lipid associated with the antiphospholipid syndrome regulates endosome structure and function
    1998 670 citations Robert G. Parton, Jean Grüenberg et al. profile →
  12. Regulated internalization of caveolae.
    1994 647 citations Robert G. Parton et al. The Journal of Cell Biology profile →
  13. EEA1, an Early Endosome-Associated Protein.
    1995 612 citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  14. Direct visualization of Ras proteins in spatially distinct cell surface microdomains
    2003 603 citations Robert G. Parton, John F. Hancock et al. The Journal of Cell Biology profile →
  15. PTRF-Cavin, a Conserved Cytoplasmic Protein Required for Caveola Formation and Function
    2008 570 citations Michelle M. Hill, Michele Bastiani et al. profile →
  16. Role of LBPA and Alix in Multivesicular Liposome Formation and Endosome Organization
    2004 563 citations Hirotami Matsuo, Julien Chevallier et al. Science profile →
  17. Biogenesis of phagolysosomes proceeds through a sequential series of interactions with the endocytic apparatus
    1994 552 citations Robert G. Parton et al. The Journal of Cell Biology profile →
  18. Late endosomal membranes rich in lysobisphosphatidic acid regulate cholesterol transport
    1999 542 citations Robert G. Parton, Jean Grüenberg et al. profile →
  19. GPI-Anchored Proteins Are Delivered to Recycling Endosomes via a Distinct cdc42-Regulated, Clathrin-Independent Pinocytic Pathway
    2002 524 citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  20. De novo formation of caveolae in lymphocytes by expression of VIP21-caveolin.
    1995 501 citations Robert G. Parton et al. profile →
  21. Minimum information reporting in bio–nano experimental literature
    2018 482 citations Robert G. Parton, Angus P. R. Johnston et al. Nature Nanotechnology profile →
  22. Clathrin-Independent Pathways of Endocytosis
    2014 400 citations Robert G. Parton et al. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Robert G. Parton 35.9k 27.9k 10.0k 4.7k 4.3k 410 54.2k
Richard G.W. Anderson 26.5k 0.7× 18.4k 0.7× 6.8k 0.7× 3.0k 0.6× 3.1k 0.7× 176 39.0k
Kai Simons 58.2k 1.6× 28.8k 1.0× 14.2k 1.4× 3.4k 0.7× 8.0k 1.9× 416 82.7k
Yoshimi Takai 40.5k 1.1× 20.2k 0.7× 5.3k 0.5× 1.4k 0.3× 5.8k 1.4× 629 57.1k
Michael P. Lisanti 47.5k 1.3× 33.5k 1.2× 12.0k 1.2× 2.1k 0.4× 4.5k 1.0× 573 70.7k
Kun‐Liang Guan 57.9k 1.6× 32.0k 1.1× 7.2k 0.7× 3.1k 0.7× 7.3k 1.7× 422 89.1k
Jennifer Lippincott‐Schwartz 30.2k 0.8× 17.5k 0.6× 3.9k 0.4× 1.7k 0.4× 3.6k 0.8× 289 51.8k
John R. Yates 78.4k 2.2× 17.4k 0.6× 6.2k 0.6× 1.4k 0.3× 6.2k 1.4× 995 108.9k
Peter Walter 34.3k 1.0× 24.8k 0.9× 3.0k 0.3× 1.6k 0.3× 4.1k 0.9× 354 50.4k
Alfred L. Goldberg 49.6k 1.4× 17.3k 0.6× 11.9k 1.2× 995 0.2× 6.7k 1.6× 369 67.3k
George E. Palade 23.8k 0.7× 13.8k 0.5× 7.2k 0.7× 1.8k 0.4× 2.5k 0.6× 208 45.3k

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All Works

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Tillu, Vikas A., Yeping Wu, James Rae, et al.. (2025). Nanobodies against Cavin1 reveal structural flexibility and regulated interactions of its N-terminal coiled-coil domain. Journal of Cell Science. 138(8). 1 indexed citations
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Kenworthy, Anne K., Bing Han, Nicholas Ariotti, & Robert G. Parton. (2023). The Role of Membrane Lipids in the Formation and Function of Caveolae. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology. 15(9). a041413–a041413. 10 indexed citations
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Fajardo, Alba, James Rae, Francesc Tebar, et al.. (2023). Early proteostasis of caveolins synchronizes trafficking, degradation, and oligomerization to prevent toxic aggregation. The Journal of Cell Biology. 222(9). 9 indexed citations
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Walani, Nikhil, Andrea Disanza, Francesc Tebar, et al.. (2023). A mechanosensing mechanism controls plasma membrane shape homeostasis at the nanoscale. eLife. 12. 14 indexed citations
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Larsson, Elin, Björn Morén, Kerrie‐Ann McMahon, Robert G. Parton, & Richard Lundmark. (2023). Dynamin2 functions as an accessory protein to reduce the rate of caveola internalization. The Journal of Cell Biology. 222(4). 10 indexed citations
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Rennick, Joshua J., Angus P. R. Johnston, & Robert G. Parton. (2021). Key principles and methods for studying the endocytosis of biological and nanoparticle therapeutics. Nature Nanotechnology. 16(3). 266–276. 993 indexed citations breakdown →
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Lamboley, C. R., Vikas Kaura, Harriet P. Lo, et al.. (2021). Ryanodine receptor leak triggers fiber Ca 2+ redistribution to preserve force and elevate basal metabolism in skeletal muscle. Science Advances. 7(44). eabi7166–eabi7166. 29 indexed citations
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Cui, Yi, Zhe Yang, Jordan Follett, et al.. (2020). Formation of retromer transport carriers is disrupted by the Parkinson disease‐linked Vps35 D620N variant. Traffic. 22(4). 123–136. 18 indexed citations
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Parton, Robert G.. (2019). Twenty years of traffic: A 2020 vision of cellular electron microscopy. Traffic. 21(1). 156–161. 4 indexed citations
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Echarri, Asier, Dácil M. Pavón, Sara Sánchez, et al.. (2019). An Abl-FBP17 mechanosensing system couples local plasma membrane curvature and stress fiber remodeling during mechanoadaptation. Nature Communications. 10(1). 5828–5828. 46 indexed citations
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Du, Ximing, Linkang Zhou, Hoi Yin Mak, et al.. (2019). ORP5 localizes to ER–lipid droplet contacts and regulates the level of PI(4)P on lipid droplets. The Journal of Cell Biology. 219(1). 85 indexed citations
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Xu, Dijin, Yuqi Li, Lizhen Wu, et al.. (2018). Rab18 promotes lipid droplet (LD) growth by tethering the ER to LDs through SNARE and NRZ interactions. The Journal of Cell Biology. 217(3). 975–995. 183 indexed citations
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Jung, WooRam, Emma Sierecki, Michele Bastiani, et al.. (2018). Cell-free formation and interactome analysis of caveolae. The Journal of Cell Biology. 217(6). 2141–2165. 42 indexed citations
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Gan, Wan Jun, Michael Zavortink, Rachel Templin, et al.. (2016). Cell polarity defines three distinct domains in pancreatic beta cells. Journal of Cell Science. 130(1). 143–151. 74 indexed citations
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Chai, Ye Jin, Emma Sierecki, Vanesa M. Tomatis, et al.. (2016). Munc18-1 is a molecular chaperone for α-synuclein, controlling its self-replicating aggregation. The Journal of Cell Biology. 214(6). 705–718. 56 indexed citations
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Ariotti, Nicholas, Manuel A. Fernández‐Rojo, Yong Zhou, et al.. (2014). Caveolae regulate the nanoscale organization of the plasma membrane to remotely control Ras signaling. The Journal of Cell Biology. 204(5). 777–792. 98 indexed citations
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Gong, Jingyi, Zhiqi Sun, Lizhen Wu, et al.. (2011). Fsp27 promotes lipid droplet growth by lipid exchange and transfer at lipid droplet contact sites. The Journal of Cell Biology. 195(6). 953–963. 295 indexed citations
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Stehbens, Samantha J., Andrew D. Paterson, Annette M. Shewan, et al.. (2006). Dynamic microtubules regulate the local concentration of E-cadherin at cell-cell contacts. Journal of Cell Science. 119(9). 1801–1811. 142 indexed citations
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Fernández, Manuel A., Mercedes Ingelmo‐Torres, Susan J. Nixon, et al.. (2006). Caveolin-1 Is Essential for Liver Regeneration. Science. 313(5793). 1628–1632. 215 indexed citations
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Matsuo, Hirotami, Julien Chevallier, Nathalie Mayran, et al.. (2004). Role of LBPA and Alix in Multivesicular Liposome Formation and Endosome Organization. Science. 303(5657). 531–534. 563 indexed citations breakdown →

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