Thomas Nikolaus

1.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
9 papers, 1.6k citations indexed

About

Thomas Nikolaus is a scholar working on Endocrinology, Food Science and Infectious Diseases. According to data from OpenAlex, Thomas Nikolaus has authored 9 papers receiving a total of 1.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 6 papers in Endocrinology, 6 papers in Food Science and 3 papers in Infectious Diseases. Recurrent topics in Thomas Nikolaus's work include Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology (6 papers), Escherichia coli research studies (5 papers) and Vibrio bacteria research studies (5 papers). Thomas Nikolaus is often cited by papers focused on Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology (6 papers), Escherichia coli research studies (5 papers) and Vibrio bacteria research studies (5 papers). Thomas Nikolaus collaborates with scholars based in Germany, United Kingdom and Italy. Thomas Nikolaus's co-authors include Michael Hensel, Jörg Deiwick, Colin Gleeson, David W. Holden, G. T. Banks, Jacqueline E. Shea, Rosanna Mundy, Andrés Vázquez‐Torres, Scott R. Waterman and Ferric C. Fang and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Bacteriology, Molecular Microbiology and Infection and Immunity.

In The Last Decade

Thomas Nikolaus

9 papers receiving 1.6k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

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.

Genes encoding putative effector proteins of the type III secretion system of Salmonella pathogenicity island 2 are required for bacterial virulence and proliferation in macrophages

1998 493 citations Michael Hensel, Jacqueline E. Shea et al. Molecular Microbiology profile →

Peers

Thomas Nikolaus

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Carol L. Pickett United States

Carlos A. Santiviago Chile

Takashi Hamabata Japan

Médéric Diard Switzerland

Edmundo Calva Mexico

Rocı́o Canals United Kingdom

Emilisa Frirdich Canada

Alexander E. Hromockyj United States

Stephanie Schüller United Kingdom

Noboru Nakasone Japan

Carol L. Pickett United States

Thomas Nikolaus

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492 ×1.7

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Citations per year, relative to Thomas Nikolaus Thomas Nikolaus (= 1×) peers Carol L. Pickett

Countries citing papers authored by Thomas Nikolaus

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Fields of papers citing papers by Thomas Nikolaus

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Thomas Nikolaus

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9 of 9 papers shown

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Meier, Angela, Carsten J. Kirschning, Thomas Nikolaus, et al.. (2003). Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2 and TLR4 are essential for Aspergillus-induced activation of murine macrophages. Cellular Microbiology. 5(8). 561–570. 231 indexed citations

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Rohde, Manfred, et al.. (2002). Detection of early phase specific surface appendages during germination ofAspergillus fumigatusconidia. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 206(1). 99–105. 27 indexed citations

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Nikolaus, Thomas, Jörg Deiwick, Jeremy A. Freeman, et al.. (2001). SseBCD Proteins Are Secreted by the Type III Secretion System of Salmonella Pathogenicity Island 2 and Function as a Translocon. Journal of Bacteriology. 183(20). 6036–6045. 117 indexed citations

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Hensel, Michael, et al.. (1999). Molecular and functional analysis indicates a mosaic structure of Salmonella pathogenicity island 2. Molecular Microbiology. 31(2). 489–498. 72 indexed citations

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Hensel, Michael, Andrew P. Hinsley, Thomas Nikolaus, R. Gary Sawers, & Ben C. Berks. (1999). The genetic basis of tetrathionate respiration in Salmonella typhimurium. Molecular Microbiology. 32(2). 275–287. 204 indexed citations

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Deiwick, Jörg, et al.. (1999). Environmental regulation of Salmonella pathogenicity island 2 gene expression. Molecular Microbiology. 31(6). 1759–1773. 302 indexed citations

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Medina, Eva, Paola Paglia, Thomas Nikolaus, et al.. (1999). Pathogenicity Island 2 Mutants ofSalmonella typhimuriumAre Efficient Carriers for Heterologous Antigens and Enable Modulation of Immune Responses. Infection and Immunity. 67(3). 1093–1099. 45 indexed citations

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Hensel, Michael, Jacqueline E. Shea, Scott R. Waterman, et al.. (1998). Genes encoding putative effector proteins of the type III secretion system of Salmonella pathogenicity island 2 are required for bacterial virulence and proliferation in macrophages. Molecular Microbiology. 30(1). 163–174. 493 indexed citations breakdown →

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Deiwick, Jörg, et al.. (1998). Mutations in Salmonella Pathogenicity Island 2 (SPI2) Genes Affecting Transcription of SPI1 Genes and Resistance to Antimicrobial Agents. Journal of Bacteriology. 180(18). 4775–4780. 92 indexed citations

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