Val C. Sheffield is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Genetics and Ophthalmology.
According to data from OpenAlex, Val C. Sheffield has authored 312 papers receiving a total of 27.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 220 papers in Molecular Biology, 140 papers in Genetics and 67 papers in Ophthalmology. Recurrent topics in Val C. Sheffield's work include Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases (91 papers), Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting (75 papers) and Retinal Development and Disorders (56 papers). Val C. Sheffield is often cited by papers focused on Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases (91 papers), Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting (75 papers) and Retinal Development and Disorders (56 papers). Val C. Sheffield collaborates with scholars based in United States, Israel and Canada. Val C. Sheffield's co-authors include Edwin M. Stone, Darryl Nishimura, Charles Searby, Wallace L.M. Alward, Rivka Carmi, Ruth E. Swiderski, Diane C. Slusarski, John H. Fingert, John S. Beck and R Myers and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, New England Journal of Medicine and Cell.
In The Last Decade
Val C. Sheffield
308 papers
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27.0k citations
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Identification of a Gene That Causes Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
19971.1k citationsEdwin M. Stone, John H. Fingert et al.profile →
A Core Complex of BBS Proteins Cooperates with the GTPase Rab8 to Promote Ciliary Membrane Biogenesis
20071.1k citationsDiane C. Slusarski, Val C. Sheffield et al.profile →
Attachment of a 40-base-pair G + C-rich sequence (GC-clamp) to genomic DNA fragments by the polymerase chain reaction results in improved detection of single-base changes.
19891.1k citationsVal C. Sheffield et al.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesprofile →
Pendred syndrome is caused by mutations in a putative sulphate transporter gene (PDS)
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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Val C. Sheffield
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Lu, Wennan, Jonathan M. Beckel, Jason Lim, et al.. (2013). Elevation of IOP triggers responses from cytokines IL-6 and IL-1β; involvement of both optic nerve head astrocytes and retinal ganglion cells. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 54(15). 784–784.3 indexed citations
Shepard, Allan R., Nasreen Jacobson, John H. Fingert, et al.. (2001). Delayed secondary glucocorticoid responsiveness of MYOC in human trabecular meshwork cells.. PubMed. 42(13). 3173–81.59 indexed citations
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Clark, A.F., H. Thomas Steely, Jaime E. Dickerson, et al.. (2001). Glucocorticoid induction of the glaucoma gene MYOC in human and monkey trabecular meshwork cells and tissues.. PubMed. 42(8). 1769–80.131 indexed citations
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Fingert, John H., A.F. Clark, Jamie E. Craig, et al.. (2001). Evaluation of the myocilin (MYOC) glaucoma gene in monkey and human steroid-induced ocular hypertension.. PubMed. 42(1). 145–52.98 indexed citations
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Swiderski, Ruth E., John H. Fingert, A.F. Clark, et al.. (2000). Localization of MYOC transcripts in human eye and optic nerve by in situ hybridization.. PubMed. 41(11). 3420–8.80 indexed citations
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Dickinson, Joanne L., et al.. (1998). Predictive DNA testing for glaucoma with the GLC1A gene: experience with a large Australian family. eCite Digital Repository (University of Tasmania).1 indexed citations
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Sheffield, Val C.. (1990). Medical genetics: An illustrated outline. The American Journal of Human Genetics. 46(4). 852–852.1 indexed citations
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