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High Impact Articles
High impact papers are those to which special attention is paid by experts in the given field, with a large number of visitors, frequent downloads and higher citation rates. The research must be creative, with high academic standards and have a wide influence, if it is to become a high impact paper. They are ranked by the number of downloads.
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Sphingosine-1-phosphate signaling in vasculogenesis and angiogenesis  
Kelley M Argraves, Brent A Wilkerson, W Scott Argraves 
World J Biol Chem 1(10):291-297. Published online Oct 26, 2010. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v1.i10.291
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Complexity of vitamin E metabolism  
Lisa Schmölz, Marc Birringer, Stefan Lorkowski, Maria Wallert 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):14-43. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.14
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Recent advances in production, purification and applications of phycobiliproteins  
Ravi Raghav Sonani, Rajesh Prasad Rastogi, Rutvij Patel, Datta Madamwar 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):100-109. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.100
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New insights into sodium transport regulation in the distal nephron: Role of G-protein coupled receptors  
Luciana Morla, Aurélie Edwards, Gilles Crambert 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):44-63. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.44
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Connective tissue growth factor differentially binds to members of the cystine knot superfamily and potentiates platelet-derived growth factor-B signaling in rabbit corneal fibroblast cells  
Liya Pi, Pei-Yu Chung, Sriniwas Sriram, Masmudur M Rahman, Wen-Yuan Song, Edward W Scott, Bryon E Petersen, Gregory S Schultz 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):379-388. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.379
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Klotho in cardiovascular disease: Current and future perspectives  
Javier Donate-Correa, Ernesto Martín-Núñez, Carmen Mora-Fernández, Mercedes Muros-de-Fuentes, Nayra Pérez-Delgado, Juan F Navarro-González 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):351-357. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.351
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B-1 cells modulate the murine macrophage response to Leishmania major infection  
Angelica F Arcanjo, Marise P Nunes, Elias B Silva-Junior, Monique Leandro, Juliana Dutra Barbosa da Rocha, Alexandre Morrot, Debora Decote-Ricardo, Celio Geraldo Freire-de-Lima 
World J Biol Chem 8(2):151-162. Published online May 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i2.151
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Role of microRNAs in translation regulation and cancer  
Stefania Oliveto, Marilena Mancino, Nicola Manfrini, Stefano Biffo 
World J Biol Chem 8(1):45-56. Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.45
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Inflammation, oxidative stress and renin angiotensin system in atherosclerosis  
Kazim Husain, Wilfredo Hernandez, Rais A Ansari, Leon Ferder 
World J Biol Chem 6(3):209-217. Published online Aug 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i3.209
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Challenges in the chemotherapy of Chagas disease: Looking for possibilities related to the differences and similarities between the parasite and host  
Vitor Sueth-Santiago, Debora Decote-Ricardo, Alexandre Morrot, Celio Geraldo Freire-de-Lima, Marco Edilson Freire Lima 
World J Biol Chem 8(1):57-80. Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.57
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Global histone post-translational modifications and cancer: Biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment?  
Shafqat Ali Khan, Divya Reddy, Sanjay Gupta 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):333-345. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.333
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Mnk kinase pathway: Cellular functions and biological outcomes  
Sonali Joshi, Leonidas C Platanias 
World J Biol Chem 5(3):321-333. Published online Aug 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i3.321
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Pharmacokinetics and toxicology of therapeutic proteins: Advances and challenges  
Yulia Vugmeyster, Xin Xu, Frank-Peter Theil, Leslie A Khawli, Michael W Leach 
World J Biol Chem 3(4):73-92. Published online Apr 26, 2012. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v3.i4.73
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Role of pro- and anti-inflammatory phenomena in the physiopathology of type 2 diabetes and obesity  
Luciano Pirola, José Candido Ferraz 
World J Biol Chem 8(2):120-128. Published online May 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i2.120
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New insight in expression, transport, and secretion of brain-derived neurotrophic factor: Implications in brain-related diseases  
Naoki Adachi, Tadahiro Numakawa, Misty Richards, Shingo Nakajima, Hiroshi Kunugi 
World J Biol Chem 5(4):409-428. Published online Nov 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i4.409
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Roles of the canonical myomiRs miR-1, -133 and -206 in cell development and disease  
Keith Richard Mitchelson, Wen-Yan Qin 
World J Biol Chem 6(3):162-208. Published online Aug 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i3.162
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KAPtain in charge of multiple missions: Emerging roles of KAP1  
Chun-Ting Cheng, Ching-Ying Kuo, David K Ann 
World J Biol Chem 5(3):308-320. Published online Aug 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i3.308
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Identification of neuron selective androgen receptor inhibitors  
Maya Otto-Duessel, Ben Yi Tew, Steven Vonderfecht, Roger Moore, Jeremy O Jones 
World J Biol Chem 8(2):138-150. Published online May 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i2.138
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Metabolic interplay between glycolysis and mitochondrial oxidation: The reverse Warburg effect and its therapeutic implication  
Minjong Lee, Jung-Hwan Yoon 
World J Biol Chem 6(3):148-161. Published online Aug 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i3.148
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Proteomics: Concepts and applications in human medicine  
Safa Al-Amrani, Zaaima Al-Jabri, Adhari Al-Zaabi, Jalila Alshekaili, Murtadha Al-Khabori 
World J Biol Chem 12(5):57-69. Published online Sep 27, 2021. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v12.i5.57
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Longevity of animals under reactive oxygen species stress and disease susceptibility due to global warming  
Biswaranjan Paital, Sumana Kumari Panda, Akshaya Kumar Hati, Bobllina Mohanty, Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Shyama Kanungo, Gagan Bihari Nityananda Chainy 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):110-127. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.110
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Targeting amino acid metabolism in cancer growth and anti-tumor immune response  
Elitsa Ananieva 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):281-289. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.281
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Animal venom studies: Current benefits and future developments  
Yuri N Utkin 
World J Biol Chem 6(2):28-33. Published online May 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i2.28
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Current understanding of glucose transporter 4 expression and functional mechanisms  
Tiannan Wang, Jing Wang, Xinge Hu, Xian-Ju Huang, Guo-Xun Chen 
World J Biol Chem 11(3):76-98. Published online Nov 27, 2020. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v11.i3.76
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Molecular recognition by gold, silver and copper nanoparticles  
Yannick Tauran, Arnaud Brioude, Anthony W Coleman, Moez Rhimi, Beonjoom Kim 
World J Biol Chem 4(3):35-63. Published online Aug 26, 2013. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v4.i3.35
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Adipocyte activation of cancer stem cell signaling in breast cancer  
Benjamin Wolfson, Gabriel Eades, Qun Zhou 
World J Biol Chem 6(2):39-47. Published online May 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i2.39
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Modern trends in animal venom research - omics and nanomaterials  
Yuri N Utkin 
World J Biol Chem 8(1):4-12. Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.4
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Understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer prevention by dietary phytochemicals: From experimental models to clinical trials  
Girish B Maru, Rasika R Hudlikar, Gaurav Kumar, Khushboo Gandhi, Manoj B Mahimkar 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):88-99. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.88
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Biology of hyaluronan: Insights from genetic disorders of hyaluronan metabolism  
Barbara Triggs-Raine, Marvin R Natowicz 
World J Biol Chem 6(3):110-120. Published online Aug 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i3.110
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Endocrine disrupting chemicals in mixture and obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders  
Brigitte Le Magueresse-Battistoni, Emmanuel Labaronne, Hubert Vidal, Danielle Naville 
World J Biol Chem 8(2):108-119. Published online May 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i2.108
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Current medical treatment of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer  
Franco Lumachi, Davide A Santeufemia, Stefano MM Basso 
World J Biol Chem 6(3):231-239. Published online Aug 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i3.231
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Dysregulated lipid metabolism in cancer  
Feng Zhang, Guangwei Du 
World J Biol Chem 3(8):167-174. Published online Aug 26, 2012. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v3.i8.167
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Chromatin boundary elements organize genomic architecture and developmental gene regulation in Drosophila Hox clusters  
Zhibo Ma, Mo Li, Sharmila Roy, Kevin J Liu, Matthew L Romine, Derrick C Lane, Sapna K Patel, Haini N Cai 
World J Biol Chem 7(3):223-230. Published online Aug 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i3.223
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Matrix metalloproteinases and gastrointestinal cancers: Impacts of dietary antioxidants  
Sugreev Verma, Kousik Kesh, Nilanjan Ganguly, Sayantan Jana, Snehasikta Swarnakar 
World J Biol Chem 5(3):355-376. Published online Aug 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i3.355
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Regulation of MYC gene expression by aberrant Wnt/β-catenin signaling in colorectal cancer  
Sherri Rennoll, Gregory Yochum 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):290-300. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.290
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Mutual interaction between oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress in the pathogenesis of diseases specifically focusing on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease  
Junichi Fujii, Takujiro Homma, Sho Kobayashi, Han Geuk Seo 
World J Biol Chem 9(1):1-15. Published online Oct 18, 2018. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v9.i1.1
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API2-MALT1 oncoprotein promotes lymphomagenesis via unique program of substrate ubiquitination and proteolysis  
Shaun Rosebeck, Megan S Lim, Kojo S J Elenitoba-Johnson, Linda M McAllister-Lucas, Peter C Lucas 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):128-137. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.128
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Fasciculation and elongation zeta proteins 1 and 2: From structural flexibility to functional diversity  
Mariana Bertini Teixeira, Marcos Rodrigo Alborghetti, Jörg Kobarg 
World J Biol Chem 10(2):28-43. Published online Feb 21, 2019. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v10.i2.28
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Device-associated infection rates, mortality, length of stay and bacterial resistance in intensive care units in Ecuador: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium’s findings  
Estuardo Salgado Yepez, Maria M Bovera, Victor D Rosenthal, Hugo A González Flores, Leonardo Pazmiño, Francisco Valencia, Nelly Alquinga, Vanessa Ramirez, Edgar Jara, Miguel Lascano, Veronica Delgado, Cristian Cevallos, Gasdali Santacruz, Cristian Pelaéz, Celso Zaruma, Diego Barahona Pinto 
World J Biol Chem 8(1):95-101. Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.95
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Crosstalk between mitochondria and peroxisomes  
Jean Demarquoy, Françoise Le Borgne 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):301-309. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.301
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Mechanisms of the alternative activation of macrophages and non-coding RNAs in the development of radiation-induced lung fibrosis  
Nadire Duru, Benjamin Wolfson, Qun Zhou 
World J Biol Chem 7(4):231-239. Published online Nov 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i4.231
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Retroviral integrase protein and intasome nucleoprotein complex structures  
Julia Grawenhoff, Alan N Engelman 
World J Biol Chem 8(1):32-44. Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.32
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Epigenetic alteration to activate Bmp2-Smad signaling in Raf-induced senescence  
Mai Fujimoto, Yasunobu Mano, Motonobu Anai, Shogo Yamamoto, Masaki Fukuyo, Hiroyuki Aburatani, Atsushi Kaneda 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):188-205. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.188
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S100B protein in tissue development, repair and regeneration  
Guglielmo Sorci, Francesca Riuzzi, Cataldo Arcuri, Claudia Tubaro, Roberta Bianchi, Ileana Giambanco, Rosario Donato 
World J Biol Chem 4(1):1-12. Published online Feb 26, 2013. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v4.i1.1
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Insight into the mechanisms and functions of spliceosomal snRNA pseudouridylation  
Hironori Adachi, Yi-Tao Yu 
World J Biol Chem 5(4):398-408. Published online Nov 26, 2014. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i4.398
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Disruption of NAD+ binding site in glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase affects its intranuclear interactions  
Manali Phadke, Natalia Krynetskaia, Anurag Mishra, Carlos Barrero, Salim Merali, Scott A Gothe, Evgeny Krynetskiy 
World J Biol Chem 6(4):366-378. Published online Nov 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i4.366
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Lack of new antiinfective agents: Passing into the pre-antibiotic age?  
Klaus Brandenburg, Tobias Schürholz 
World J Biol Chem 6(3):71-77. Published online Aug 26, 2015. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v6.i3.71
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Dynamic interplay between adhesion surfaces in carcinomas: Cell-cell and cell-matrix crosstalk  
Yvonne E Smith, Sri HariKrishna Vellanki, Ann M Hopkins 
World J Biol Chem 7(1):64-77. Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v7.i1.64