Robin A.J. Smith

18.3k total citations · 5 hit papers
135 papers, 14.8k citations indexed

About

Robin A.J. Smith is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robin A.J. Smith has authored 135 papers receiving a total of 14.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 73 papers in Molecular Biology, 40 papers in Organic Chemistry and 13 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Robin A.J. Smith's work include Mitochondrial Function and Pathology (53 papers), Coenzyme Q10 studies and effects (24 papers) and ATP Synthase and ATPases Research (20 papers). Robin A.J. Smith is often cited by papers focused on Mitochondrial Function and Pathology (53 papers), Coenzyme Q10 studies and effects (24 papers) and ATP Synthase and ATPases Research (20 papers). Robin A.J. Smith collaborates with scholars based in New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States. Robin A.J. Smith's co-authors include Michael P. Murphy, Carolyn M. Porteous, Andrew M. James, Helena M. Cochemé, Richard C. Hartley, Carolyn V. Coulter, Frances H. Blaikie, Geoffrey F. Kelso, Gillian Hughes and Elizabeth C. Ledgerwood and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of the American Chemical Society and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Robin A.J. Smith

135 papers receiving 14.5k citations

Hit Papers

Targeting Antioxidants to... 2001 2026 2009 2017 2006 2001 2003 2013 2005 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. Targeting Antioxidants to Mitochondria by Conjugation to Lipophilic Cations
    2006 966 citations Michael P. Murphy, Robin A.J. Smith profile →
  2. Selective Targeting of a Redox-active Ubiquinone to Mitochondria within Cells
    2001 903 citations Geoffrey F. Kelso, Carolyn M. Porteous et al. Journal of Biological Chemistry profile →
  3. Delivery of bioactive molecules to mitochondria in vivo
    2003 605 citations Robin A.J. Smith, Carolyn M. Porteous et al. profile →
  4. Cardioprotection by S-nitrosation of a cysteine switch on mitochondrial complex I
    2013 506 citations Edward T. Chouchani, Carmen Methner et al. Nature Medicine profile →
  5. Targeting an antioxidant to mitochondria decreases cardiac ischemia‐reperfusion injury
    2005 505 citations Carolyn M. Porteous, Andrew M. James et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Robin A.J. Smith 9.1k 2.6k 1.6k 1.1k 1.1k 135 14.8k
Enrique Cadenas 10.9k 1.2× 5.0k 1.9× 2.1k 1.3× 1.8k 1.5× 1.4k 1.2× 224 21.2k
Julio F. Turrens 7.2k 0.8× 2.8k 1.1× 740 0.5× 804 0.7× 1.3k 1.1× 72 13.6k
Robert A. Floyd 7.8k 0.9× 4.7k 1.8× 1.9k 1.2× 1.2k 1.0× 851 0.8× 209 19.1k
Larry W. Oberley 11.0k 1.2× 2.8k 1.1× 1.6k 1.0× 1.0k 0.9× 983 0.9× 227 20.5k
Joy Joseph 6.7k 0.7× 3.7k 1.4× 1.2k 0.8× 1.6k 1.4× 769 0.7× 147 14.9k
Giorgio Lenaz 11.6k 1.3× 2.5k 0.9× 879 0.6× 1.2k 1.1× 560 0.5× 328 15.8k
Mark K. Shigenaga 6.8k 0.8× 2.5k 0.9× 1.5k 0.9× 756 0.7× 668 0.6× 64 15.1k
Angelo Azzi 8.7k 1.0× 1.9k 0.7× 2.3k 1.5× 745 0.7× 544 0.5× 328 16.0k
Giovanni E. Mann 5.6k 0.6× 3.3k 1.3× 453 0.3× 1.6k 1.4× 1.2k 1.1× 224 13.7k
Anı́bal E. Vercesi 9.1k 1.0× 3.0k 1.1× 553 0.4× 1.0k 0.9× 741 0.7× 293 15.1k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Smith, Robin A.J., Erin M. Scherer, David Skibinski, et al.. (2025). Term immune memory responses to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination following 2 versus 3 doses of HPV vaccine. Vaccine. 50. 126817–126817. 1 indexed citations
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Miquel, Ernesto, Adriana Cassina, Laura Martìnez‐Palma, et al.. (2014). Neuroprotective effects of the mitochondria-targeted antioxidant MitoQ in a model of inherited amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 70. 204–213. 118 indexed citations
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Walker, Adam K., David Budac, Stephanie Bisulco, et al.. (2013). NMDA Receptor Blockade by Ketamine Abrogates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Depressive-Like Behavior in C57BL/6J Mice. Neuropsychopharmacology. 38(9). 1609–1616. 350 indexed citations
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Methner, Carmen, Robert Łukowski, Robin A.J. Smith, et al.. (2013). Protection through postconditioning or a mitochondria-targeted S-nitrosothiol is unaffected by cardiomyocyte-selective ablation of protein kinase G. Basic Research in Cardiology. 108(2). 337–337. 51 indexed citations
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Chouchani, Edward T., Carmen Methner, Sergiy M. Nadtochiy, et al.. (2013). Cardioprotection by S-nitrosation of a cysteine switch on mitochondrial complex I. Nature Medicine. 19(6). 753–759. 506 indexed citations breakdown →
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Kelso, Geoffrey F., Andrej Maroz, Helena M. Cochemé, et al.. (2012). A Mitochondria-Targeted Macrocyclic Mn(II) Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic. Chemistry & Biology. 19(10). 1237–1246. 50 indexed citations
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Porteous, Carolyn M., Angela Logan, Cameron Evans, et al.. (2010). Rapid uptake of lipophilic triphenylphosphonium cations by mitochondria in vivo following intravenous injection: Implications for mitochondria-specific therapies and probes. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects. 1800(9). 1009–1017. 90 indexed citations
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Graham, Delyth, Ngan Huynh, Carlene A. Hamilton, et al.. (2009). Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidant MitoQ 10 Improves Endothelial Function and Attenuates Cardiac Hypertrophy. Hypertension. 54(2). 322–328. 310 indexed citations
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James, Andrew M., Mark S. Sharpley, Frank E. Frerman, et al.. (2007). Interaction of the Mitochondria-targeted Antioxidant MitoQ with Phospholipid Bilayers and Ubiquinone Oxidoreductases. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 282(20). 14708–14718. 206 indexed citations
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Ross, Meredith F., Tatiana Da Ros, Frances H. Blaikie, et al.. (2006). Accumulation of lipophilic dications by mitochondria and cells. Biochemical Journal. 400(1). 199–208. 105 indexed citations
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Magwere, Tapiwanashe, et al.. (2006). The effects of exogenous antioxidants on lifespan and oxidative stress resistance in Drosophila melanogaster. Mechanisms of Ageing and Development. 127(4). 356–370. 120 indexed citations
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Smith, Robin A.J., Geoffrey F. Kelso, Andrew M. James, & Michael P. Murphy. (2004). Targeting Coenzyme Q Derivatives to Mitochondria. Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology. 382. 45–67. 78 indexed citations
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James, Andrew M., Robin A.J. Smith, & Michael P. Murphy. (2004). Antioxidant and prooxidant properties of mitochondrial Coenzyme Q. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 423(1). 47–56. 240 indexed citations
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Bedogni, Barbara, Giovambattista Pani, Renata Colavitti, et al.. (2003). Redox Regulation of cAMP-responsive Element-binding Protein and Induction of Manganous Superoxide Dismutase in Nerve Growth Factor-dependent Cell Survival. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 278(19). 16510–16519. 118 indexed citations
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Kelso, Geoffrey F., Carolyn M. Porteous, Gillian Hughes, et al.. (2002). Prevention of Mitochondrial Oxidative Damage Using Targeted Antioxidants. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 959(1). 263–274. 106 indexed citations
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Bedford, Jennifer J., Maurice B. Burg, E. M. Peters, Robin A.J. Smith, & John P. Leader. (2002). Putative osmolytes in the kidney of the Australian brush-tailed possum, Trichosurus vulpecula. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 132(3). 635–644. 4 indexed citations
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Kelso, Geoffrey F., Carolyn M. Porteous, Carolyn V. Coulter, et al.. (2001). Selective Targeting of a Redox-active Ubiquinone to Mitochondria within Cells. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276(7). 4588–4596. 903 indexed citations breakdown →
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Fyfe‐Johnson, Amber L., et al.. (2000). Hypotaurine, N‐Methyltaurine, Taurine, and Glycine Betaine as Dominant Osmolytes of Vestimentiferan Tubeworms from Hydrothermal Vents and Cold Seeps. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. 73(5). 629–637. 41 indexed citations
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Coulter, Carolyn V., Geoffrey F. Kelso, Tsu‐Kung Lin, Robin A.J. Smith, & Michael P. Murphy. (2000). Mitochondrially targeted antioxidants and thiol reagents. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 28(10). 1547–1554. 74 indexed citations
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Smith, Robin A.J., Carolyn M. Porteous, Carolyn V. Coulter, & Michael P. Murphy. (1999). Selective targeting of an antioxidant to mitochondria. European Journal of Biochemistry. 263(3). 709–716. 389 indexed citations

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