Željko Jeleč

1.7k total citations · 2 hit papers
18 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Željko Jeleč is a scholar working on Rheumatology, Molecular Biology and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Željko Jeleč has authored 18 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 10 papers in Rheumatology, 5 papers in Molecular Biology and 5 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in Željko Jeleč's work include Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (9 papers), Mesenchymal stem cell research (5 papers) and Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (5 papers). Željko Jeleč is often cited by papers focused on Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (9 papers), Mesenchymal stem cell research (5 papers) and Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments (5 papers). Željko Jeleč collaborates with scholars based in Croatia, United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Željko Jeleč's co-authors include Dragan Primorac, Eduard Rod, Igor Borić, Damir Hudetz, Trpimir Vrdoljak, Vilim Molnar, Fabijan Čukelj, Vid Matišić, Darko Antičević and Dinko Vidović and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, International Journal of Molecular Sciences and European Journal of Nutrition.

In The Last Decade

Željko Jeleč

17 papers receiving 1.1k 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.

Cytokines and Chemokines Involved in Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis

2021 382 citations Vilim Molnar, Vid Matišić et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences profile →
Knee Osteoarthritis: A Review of Pathogenesis and State-Of-The-Art Non-Operative Therapeutic Considerations

2020 278 citations Dragan Primorac, Vilim Molnar et al. Genes profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Željko Jeleč Croatia	11	714	270	266	217	192	18	1.1k
Alwin Scharstuhl Netherlands	14	612 0.9×	208 0.8×	509 1.9×	156 0.7×	124 0.6×	17	1.2k
Fabijan Čukelj Croatia	8	508 0.7×	201 0.7×	178 0.7×	184 0.8×	90 0.5×	13	800
Dongyao Yan United States	17	518 0.7×	185 0.7×	443 1.7×	335 1.5×	40 0.2×	30	1.4k
F. Galdo Spain	15	997 1.4×	225 0.8×	393 1.5×	337 1.6×	63 0.3×	33	1.5k
María Isabel Guillén Spain	21	364 0.5×	131 0.5×	667 2.5×	168 0.8×	58 0.3×	33	1.3k
Michelle Deberg Belgium	22	821 1.1×	226 0.8×	301 1.1×	352 1.6×	41 0.2×	44	1.2k
Guangyi Li China	19	719 1.0×	422 1.6×	683 2.6×	185 0.9×	94 0.5×	43	1.9k
Christelle Boileau Canada	21	897 1.3×	258 1.0×	511 1.9×	452 2.1×	56 0.3×	28	1.5k
Xinzhan Mao China	18	427 0.6×	157 0.6×	482 1.8×	156 0.7×	35 0.2×	52	1.0k
Franklin E. Caldera United States	7	543 0.8×	164 0.6×	296 1.1×	224 1.0×	33 0.2×	10	924

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18 of 18 papers shown

Molnar, Vilim, Željko Jeleč, Petar Brlek, et al.. (2022). Results of Treating Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis with Autologous Conditioned Adipose Tissue and Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-Rich Plasma. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 13(1). 47–47. 3 indexed citations

Polančec, Denis, Damir Hudetz, Željko Jeleč, et al.. (2022). Medicinal signaling cells niche in stromal vascular fraction from lipoaspirate and microfragmented counterpart. Croatian Medical Journal. 63(3). 265–272. 5 indexed citations

Oršolić, Nada, et al.. (2022). Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Chrysin and Naringenin in a Drug-Induced Bone Loss Model in Rats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(5). 2872–2872. 34 indexed citations

Polančec, Denis, Damir Hudetz, Željko Jeleč, et al.. (2021). Polychromatic Flow Cytometric Analysis of Stromal Vascular Fraction from Lipoaspirate and Microfragmented Counterparts Reveals Sex-Related Immunophenotype Differences. Genes. 12(12). 1999–1999. 9 indexed citations

Primorac, Dragan, Vilim Molnar, Vid Matišić, et al.. (2021). Comprehensive Review of Knee Osteoarthritis Pharmacological Treatment and the Latest Professional Societies’ Guidelines. Pharmaceuticals. 14(3). 205–205. 74 indexed citations

Molnar, Vilim, Vid Matišić, Ivan Kodvanj, et al.. (2021). Cytokines and Chemokines Involved in Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(17). 9208–9208. 382 indexed citations breakdown →

Primorac, Dragan, Vilim Molnar, Eduard Rod, et al.. (2020). Knee Osteoarthritis: A Review of Pathogenesis and State-Of-The-Art Non-Operative Therapeutic Considerations. Genes. 11(8). 854–854. 278 indexed citations breakdown →

Jeleč, Željko, et al.. (2020). Extraction of the Proximal Phalanx: A New Option in Surgical Treatment of the Crossover Second Toe. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2020. 1–6.

Hudetz, Damir, Igor Borić, Eduard Rod, et al.. (2019). Early results of intra-articular micro-fragmented lipoaspirate treatment in patients with late stages knee osteoarthritis: a prospective study. Croatian Medical Journal. 60(3). 227–236. 66 indexed citations

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Borić, Igor, Damir Hudetz, Eduard Rod, et al.. (2019). A 24-Month Follow-Up Study of the Effect of Intra-Articular Injection of Autologous Microfragmented Fat Tissue on Proteoglycan Synthesis in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Genes. 10(12). 1051–1051. 56 indexed citations

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Polančec, Denis, Damir Hudetz, Igor Borić, et al.. (2019). Immunophenotyping of a Stromal Vascular Fraction from Microfragmented Lipoaspirate Used in Osteoarthritis Cartilage Treatment and Its Lipoaspirate Counterpart. Genes. 10(6). 474–474. 29 indexed citations

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Jeleč, Željko, Dragan Primorac, & Darko Antičević. (2019). Personalized surgery approach in severe form of osteogenesis imperfecta type III: point of view. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B. 28(5). 505–508. 4 indexed citations

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Oršolić, Nada, et al.. (2018). The Beneficial Effect of Proanthocyanidins and Icariin on Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover in Rats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19(9). 2746–2746. 23 indexed citations

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Antičević, Darko & Željko Jeleč. (2017). Osteogenesis imperfecta: surgical treatment options with emphasis on today’s orthopedic approach. Paediatria Croatica. 61(3). 129–133. 2 indexed citations

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Hudetz, Damir, Igor Borić, Eduard Rod, et al.. (2017). The Effect of Intra-articular Injection of Autologous Microfragmented Fat Tissue on Proteoglycan Synthesis in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Genes. 8(10). 270–270. 89 indexed citations

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Oršolić, Nada, et al.. (2017). Effect of Quercetin on Bone Mineral Status and Markers of Bone Turnover in Retinoic Acid-Induced Osteoporosis. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences. 68(2). 149–162. 26 indexed citations

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Jeleč, Željko, et al.. (2015). Changes of Respiratory Exchange Ratio in Children and Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study.. PubMed. 39(3). 575–82. 1 indexed citations

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Oršolić, Nada, Domagoj Đikić, Duje Lisičić, et al.. (2013). Role of flavonoids on oxidative stress and mineral contents in the retinoic acid-induced bone loss model of rat. European Journal of Nutrition. 53(5). 1217–1227. 51 indexed citations

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