Vassilios Papadopoulos

26.0k total citations · 4 hit papers
349 papers, 21.3k citations indexed

About

Vassilios Papadopoulos is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. According to data from OpenAlex, Vassilios Papadopoulos has authored 349 papers receiving a total of 21.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 173 papers in Molecular Biology, 94 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 74 papers in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Recurrent topics in Vassilios Papadopoulos's work include Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (73 papers), Estrogen and related hormone effects (49 papers) and Hormonal and reproductive studies (49 papers). Vassilios Papadopoulos is often cited by papers focused on Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (73 papers), Estrogen and related hormone effects (49 papers) and Hormonal and reproductive studies (49 papers). Vassilios Papadopoulos collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and France. Vassilios Papadopoulos's co-authors include Jinjiang Fan, Barry R. Zirkin, Martine Culty, Zhixing Yao, Karl E. Krueger, Hua Li, J Lacapère, Laurent Lecanu, Malena B. Rone and Daniel B. Martinez–Arguelles and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Vassilios Papadopoulos

345 papers receiving 20.9k 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. Translocator protein (18kDa): new nomenclature for the peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor based on its structure and molecular function
    2006 1.1k citations Vassilios Papadopoulos et al. profile →
  2. Translocator protein (18 kDa) (TSPO) as a therapeutic target for neurological and psychiatric disorders
    2010 753 citations Vassilios Papadopoulos et al. profile →
  3. Peripheral-Type Benzodiazepine Receptor Function in Cholesterol Transport. Identification of a Putative Cholesterol Recognition/Interaction Amino Acid Sequence and Consensus Pattern1
    1998 503 citations Vassilios Papadopoulos et al. profile →
  4. Leydig cells: formation, function, and regulation†
    2018 455 citations Barry R. Zirkin, Vassilios Papadopoulos Biology of Reproduction profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Vassilios Papadopoulos United States 78 9.5k 4.3k 2.9k 2.8k 2.5k 349 21.3k
Anthony W. Norman United States 90 7.7k 0.8× 1.5k 0.4× 4.5k 1.6× 3.5k 1.3× 6.9k 2.8× 473 31.7k
Adriana Maggi Italy 60 3.3k 0.4× 1.8k 0.4× 2.2k 0.8× 1.4k 0.5× 3.7k 1.5× 217 11.6k
James W. Simpkins United States 70 5.0k 0.5× 3.2k 0.7× 4.7k 1.6× 2.9k 1.1× 4.8k 1.9× 332 16.6k
Dennis B. Lubahn United States 79 9.0k 1.0× 2.3k 0.5× 6.9k 2.4× 1.3k 0.5× 12.1k 4.9× 189 24.6k
Matthias A. Hediger United States 90 14.8k 1.6× 5.9k 1.4× 1.9k 0.6× 2.9k 1.1× 2.1k 0.9× 256 33.5k
Ellis R. Levin United States 65 5.9k 0.6× 1.3k 0.3× 3.1k 1.1× 1.9k 0.7× 6.7k 2.7× 143 16.6k
Hiroyuki Arai Japan 95 15.2k 1.6× 1.9k 0.4× 1.1k 0.4× 6.6k 2.4× 1.5k 0.6× 489 29.2k
Lutz Birnbaumer United States 110 27.5k 2.9× 14.5k 3.3× 2.1k 0.7× 4.6k 1.6× 2.4k 1.0× 556 42.8k
Jens C. Brüning Germany 90 11.0k 1.2× 1.8k 0.4× 3.7k 1.3× 9.0k 3.2× 2.4k 1.0× 217 28.0k
Andrzej Słomiński United States 100 5.8k 0.6× 1.7k 0.4× 2.6k 0.9× 2.1k 0.8× 2.6k 1.0× 462 31.8k

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All Works

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Chen, Liting, et al.. (2025). AAV8-mediated silencing of Atad3 prevents the progression from simple steatosis to MASH in mice by reduced IL6 secretion. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease. 1871(5). 167792–167792.
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Sharma, Nitesh Kumar, Yesha Patel, Hovhannes J. Gukasyan, et al.. (2024). Pioneering Computational Culture Within Pharmacy Schools by Empowering Students With Data Science and Bioinformatics Skills. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 89(2). 101341–101341.
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Li, Lu, Chantal M. Sottas, Yuchang Li, et al.. (2023). SARS-CoV-2 Enters Human Leydig Cells and Affects Testosterone Production In Vitro. Cells. 12(8). 1198–1198. 7 indexed citations
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Papadopoulos, Vassilios, et al.. (2023). Translocator protein in the rise and fall of central nervous system neurons. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. 17. 1210205–1210205. 15 indexed citations
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Chen, Liting, Chantal M. Sottas, Anthoula Lazaris, et al.. (2022). Loss of mitochondrial ATPase ATAD3A contributes to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease through accumulation of lipids and damaged mitochondria. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 298(6). 102008–102008. 22 indexed citations
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Ezzat, Shereen, et al.. (2022). SCP2 variant is associated with alterations in lipid metabolism, brainstem neurodegeneration, and testicular defects. Human Genomics. 16(1). 32–32. 8 indexed citations
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Chung, Jin‐Yong, Haolin Chen, Vassilios Papadopoulos, & Barry R. Zirkin. (2019). Cholesterol accumulation, lipid droplet formation, and steroid production in Leydig cells: Role of translocator protein (18‐kDa). Andrology. 8(3). 719–730. 14 indexed citations
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Zirkin, Barry R. & Vassilios Papadopoulos. (2018). Leydig cells: formation, function, and regulation†. Biology of Reproduction. 99(1). 101–111. 455 indexed citations breakdown →
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Sakai, Mônica, Daniel B. Martinez–Arguelles, Nathan Heath Patterson, Pierre Chaurand, & Vassilios Papadopoulos. (2015). In Search of the Molecular Mechanisms Mediating the Inhibitory Effect of the GnRH Antagonist Degarelix on Human Prostate Cell Growth. PLoS ONE. 10(3). e0120670–e0120670. 20 indexed citations
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Aghazadeh, Yasaman & Vassilios Papadopoulos. (2015). The role of the 14-3-3 protein family in health, disease, and drug development. Drug Discovery Today. 21(2). 278–287. 199 indexed citations
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Aghazadeh, Yasaman, Malena B. Rone, Josip Blonder, et al.. (2012). Hormone-induced 14-3-3γ Adaptor Protein Regulates Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein Activity and Steroid Biosynthesis in MA-10 Leydig Cells. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 287(19). 15380–15394. 39 indexed citations
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Sakai, Mônica, V. Ferraz-de-Paula, M.L. Pinheiro, et al.. (2009). Translocator protein (18 kDa) mediates the pro-growth effects of diazepam on Ehrlich tumor cells in vivo. European Journal of Pharmacology. 626(2-3). 131–138. 26 indexed citations
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Lecanu, Laurent, et al.. (2009). Caprospinol: moving from a neuroactive steroid to a neurotropic drug. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs. 18(3). 265–276. 14 indexed citations
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Liu, Ying & Vassilios Papadopoulos. (2007). Biosynthesis and regulation of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in brain. RACO (Revistes Catalanes amb Accés Obert) (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya). 135–145. 1 indexed citations
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Amri, Hakima, Wenping Li, Rachel C. Brown, et al.. (2006). Cancer-related overexpression of the peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor and cytostatic anticancer effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761).. PubMed. 26(1A). 9–22. 32 indexed citations
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Levine, Seymour, et al.. (2003). Non-specific alteration of steroidogenesis in MA-10 Leydig cells by supra-physiological concentrations of the surfactant in Roundup herbicide. Toxicological Sciences. 72. 131.
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Li, Wenping, et al.. (2002). Common gene targets of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) in human tumor cells: relation to cell growth.. PubMed. 48(6). 655–62. 17 indexed citations
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Papadopoulos, Vassilios, Hua Li, Hakima Amri, et al.. (2000). Drug-induced inhibition of the peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor expression and cell proliferation in human breast cancer cells.. PubMed. 20(5A). 2835–47. 50 indexed citations
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Decavalas, George, Dimitrios Mastrogiannis, Vassilios Papadopoulos, & V. Tzingounis. (1995). Short-term versus long-term prophylactic tocolysis in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 59(2). 143–147. 19 indexed citations
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Vacchio, Melanie S., Vassilios Papadopoulos, & Jonathan D. Ashwell. (1994). Steroid production in the thymus: implications for thymocyte selection.. The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 179(6). 1835–1846. 298 indexed citations

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