OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of European Journal of Cell Biology is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Stable laminar shear stress induces G1 cell cycle arrest and autophagy in urothelial carcinoma by a torque sensor-coupled cone-and-plate device	117
Septin-dependent defense mechanisms against Pseudomonas aeruginosa are stalled in cystic fibrosis bronchial epithelial cells	79
Considerations for developing CYP induction assays in hepatocytes: Insights from a multilaboratory study	63
Tri-culture model of intestinal epithelial cell, macrophage, and bacteria for the triggering of inflammatory bowel disease on a microfluidic device	52
ING1 inhibits Twist1 expression to block EMT and is antagonized by the HDAC inhibitor vorinostat	47
Self-organization and applications of neural organoids	42
The impact of physical, biochemical, and electrical signaling on Schwann cell plasticity	39
Immunotherapeutic approaches in Hepatocellular carcinoma: Building blocks of hope in near future	36
Investigating human monocyte adhesion, migration and transmigration and their modulation by Zika virus	35
Gq/G11 oncogenic mutations promote PD-L1 expression and suppress tumor immunity	35
Novel insights into the pharmacological modulation of human periodontal ligament stem cells by the amino-bisphosphonate Alendronate	34
A bacterial effector protein promotes nuclear translocation of Stat3 to induce IL-10	29
Controling the cytoskeleton during CEACAM3-mediated phagocytosis	28
Cryo-EM structures of cardiac muscle α-actin mutants M305L and A331P give insights into the structural mechanisms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy	27
Visualizing the subcellular localization of RHOB-GTP and GTPase-Effector complexes using a split-GFP/nanobody labelling assay	26
Mechanical stress regulates the mechanotransduction and metabolism of cardiac fibroblasts in fibrotic cardiac diseases	26
RhoB as a tumor suppressor: It’s all about localization	24
Proteomic analysis of the mouse sperm acrosome - towards an understanding of an organelle with diverse functionality	23
MitoTracker: A useful tool in need of better alternatives	23
Regulation of integrin α5β1-mediated Staphylococcus aureus cellular invasion by the septin cytoskeleton	23
The Role of non-muscle actin paralogs in cell cycle progression and proliferation	21
Traction-regulated persistence governs durotaxis across cell types	21
Differential gene expression and protein-protein interaction networks of human periodontal ligament stromal cells under mechanical tension	21
Inhibiting CDK4/6 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma via microRNA-21	21
Ropivacaine and lidocaine inhibit SaOS-2 osteosarcoma cell proliferation and invasion via mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis	20

Innovations in intestinal organoid technology featuring an open apical surface	19
microRNA-183–5p induces cell density-dependent apoptosis through the regulation of Presenilin 2	19
Holotomographic microscopy reveals label-free quantitative dynamics of endothelial cells during endothelialization	18
HIV-1 gp120 and tobacco smoke synergistically disrupt the integrity of the blood-brain barrier	18
RhoB promotes Salmonella survival by regulating autophagy	18
Damage control of epithelial barrier function in dynamic environments	18
Corrigendum to “Polyploid giant cancer cells: A novel target in future cancer therapy” [Eur. J. Cell Biol. 105/1 (2026) 151529]	18
Mitochondria transfer reverses the inhibitory effects of low stiffness on osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells	17
Mutations in the Rab33b protein that lead to the skeletal disease Smith-McCort dysplasia result in unstable proteins and altered autophagy function	17
Response of the bovine oviduct epithelium to sperm binding and proximity: a region-specific proteomic approach using spheroids	17
Paneth cells drive intestinal stem cell competition and clonality in aging and calorie restriction	16
The double deficiency of the SNARE proteins vti1a and vti1b affects neurite outgrowth and signaling in N1E-115 neuroblastoma cells	16
Transmembrane signaling through single-spanning receptors modulated by phase separation at the cell surface	16
Vitronectin regulates focal adhesion turnover and migration of human placenta-derived MSCs under nutrient stress	16
Cholesterol-dependent molecular mechanisms contribute to cationic amphiphilic drugs’ prevention of silica-induced inflammation	15
Reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton during the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)	15
Mechanotransduction in stem cells	15
Helical motors and formins synergize to compact chiral filopodial bundles: A theoretical perspective	15
DAPK1 orchestrates cell division and junction to control corneal epithelial development	14
Get a grip: Podosomes as potential players in phagocytosis	14
Retraction notice to “LncRNA GAS6-AS1 facilitates the progression of breast cancer by targeting the miR-324-3p/SETD1A axis to activate the PI3K/AKT pathway” [Eur. J. Cell Biol. 99 (2020) 151124]	14
Redundant mechanisms in division plane positioning	14
The NDR/LATS protein kinases in neurobiology: Key regulators of cell proliferation, differentiation and migration in the ocular and central nervous system	14
Osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament fibroblasts inhibits osteoclast formation	14
A diverse interactome of the molecular chaperone CCT/TRiC monomers	13
Vitamin D3 protects against respiratory syncytial virus-induced barrier dysfunction in airway epithelial cells via PKA signaling pathway	13
Exploring optimal protocols for generating and preserving glucose-responsive insulin-secreting progenitor cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells	13
Advances in modeling the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived Schwann cells harboring SH3TC2 variants	13
Nitric oxide-dependent cell death in glioblastoma and squamous cell carcinoma via prodeath mitochondrial clustering	13
Editorial - In vitro reconstitution of cytoskeletal processes	12
Nuclear receptor Nur77 regulates immunomechanics of macrophages	12
A point-of-research decision in synovial tissue engineering: Mesenchymal stromal cells, tissue derived fibroblast or CTGF-mediated mesenchymal-to-fibroblast transition	12
PSTPIP1 and pyrin, two key regulators of macrophage differentiation	12
Cadmium exposure triggers vimentin phosphorylation via SIRT6-regulated AKT/PI3K signaling pathway in COPD	12
Target lysis by cholesterol extraction is a rate limiting step in the resolution of phagolysosomes	11
Myosins 1e/f at the podosome base regulate podosome dynamics and promote macrophage migration	11
Effect of cell culture media on extracellular vesicle secretion from mesenchymal stromal cells and neurons	10
Role of the plant-specific calcium-binding C2-DOMAIN ABSCISIC ACID-RELATED (CAR) protein family in environmental signaling	10
Riluzole treatment modulates KCC2 and EAAT-2 receptor expression and Ca2+ accumulation following ventral root avulsion injury	10
Reconstitution of actin-based cellular processes: Why encapsulation changes the rules	10
Comprehensive in silico analyses of keratin heterodimerisation	10
Mechanoresponsive ETS1 causes endothelial dysfunction and arterialization in varicose veins via NOTCH4/DLL4 signaling	10
RAS isoform specific activities are disrupted by disease associated mutations during cell differentiation	10
Zinc transporter Slc30a1 regulates melanocyte development by interacting with mt2 in zebrafish	10
Role of L-lactate as an energy substrate in primary rat podocytes under physiological and glucose deprivation conditions	10
Androgen receptor activation inhibits endothelial cell migration in vitro and angiogenesis in vivo	10
Isl1 promotes gene transcription through physical interaction with Set1/Mll complexes	10
Depletion of intracellular Ca2+ induces FOXM1 SUMOylation and accumulation on the inner nuclear membrane and accelerates G2/M cell cycle transition	9
Call to action to properly utilize electron microscopy to measure organelles to monitor disease	9
Clones of aging: When better fitness can be dangerous	9

Corrigendum to “Insulin receptor-inspired soluble insulin binder” [Eur. J. Cell Biol. 102 (2023) 151293]	9
Beyond uniformity: Exploring the heterogeneous and dynamic nature of the microtubule lattice	9
GSK-3 inhibition reverts mesenchymal transition in primary human corneal endothelial cells	9
Mitochondria as biological targets for stem cell and organismal senescence	9
Combining prelamin A accumulation and oxidative stress: A strategy to target glioblastoma	9
Endocannabinoid modulation of allergic responses: Focus on the control of FcεRI-mediated mast cell activation	9
Purification of modified mammalian actin isoforms for in vitro reconstitution assays	9
The mechanical mechanism of angiotensin II induced activation of hepatic stellate cells promoting portal hypertension	9
The CCTδ subunit of the molecular chaperone CCT is required for correct localisation of p150Glued to spindle poles during mitosis	9
Challenges and future perspective of antisense therapy for spinal muscular atrophy: A review	8
Corrigendum to “WASP Family Proteins: Molecular Mechanisms and Implications in Human Disease” [Eur. J. Cell Biol. Vol. 101, Issue 3, (2022) 151244]	8
Ceramides and ceramide synthases in cancer: Focus on apoptosis and autophagy	8
Molecular mechanisms of naringenin modulation of mitochondrial permeability transition acting on F1FO-ATPase and counteracting saline load-induced injury in SHRSP cerebral endothelial cells	8
Evolution of organoid genetics	8
TWEAK/Fn14 signaling may function as a reactive compensatory mechanism against extracellular matrix accumulation in keloid fibroblasts	8
Editorial - Cell mechanics and mechanobiology	8
Human pluripotent stem cell-derived intestinal organoids for pharmacokinetic studies	8
Mechanisms of lymph node metastasis: An extracellular vesicle perspective	8
Cockayne syndrome group A protein localizes at centrosomes during mitosis and regulates Cyclin B1 ubiquitination	8
Mouse colorectal cancer organoids: Lessons from syngeneic and orthotopic transplantation systems	8
Activity and function of auxiliary fluxes of glucose metabolism in response to physiological normoxia (5 % O2) during long-term Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal cell culture	7
Structural topological analysis of spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern highlight distinctive amino acid substitution patterns	7
Vimentin intermediate filaments facilitate transportation of hepatitis C virus components	7
Integrin β1 is a key determinant of the expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the kidney epithelial cells.	7
Receptor-mediated internalization promotes increased endosome size and number in a RAB4- and RAB5-dependent manner	7
Modelling Legionnaires’ disease: Lessons learned from invertebrate and vertebrate animal models	7
Spoonbill positively regulates JNK signalling mediated apoptosis in Drosophila melanogaster	7
OxLDL sensitizes platelets for increased formation of extracellular vesicles capable of finetuning macrophage gene expression	7
The role of prostanoids in regulatory T cells and their implications in inflammatory diseases and cancers	7
Degradation of hexosylceramides is required for timely corpse clearance via formation of cargo-containing phagolysosomal vesicles	7
Ecdysone receptor isoform specific regulation of secretory granule acidification in the larval Drosophila salivary gland	7
Recent trends and advances in type 1 diabetes therapeutics: A comprehensive review	7
Lipocalin-2 regulates the expression of interferon-stimulated genes and the susceptibility of prostate cancer cells to oncolytic virus infection	6
Galectin-8 drives ERK-dependent mitochondrial fragmentation, perinuclear relocation and mitophagy, with metabolic adaptations for cell proliferation	6
Phospholipid fatty acid remodeling and carbonylated protein increase in extracellular vesicles released by airway epithelial cells exposed to cigarette smoke extract	6
Reconstitution of the transition from a lamellipodia- to filopodia-like actin network with purified proteins	6
Ozone mediates the anticancer effect of air plasma by triggering oxidative cell death caused by H2O2 and iron	6
The TRIP6/LATS1 complex constitutes the tension sensor of α-catenin/vinculin at both bicellular and tricellular junctions	6
Pathogenic podocin variants exhibit distinct defects in trafficking, membrane organization, and degradation pathways	6
GsMTx-4 venom toxin antagonizes biophysical modulation of metastatic traits in human osteosarcoma cells	6
3D environment controls H3K4 methylation and the mechanical response of the nucleus in acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells	6
Cancer cell-specific cGAS/STING Signaling pathway in the era of advancing cancer cell biology	6
Helicobacter pylori regulates TIFA turnover in gastric epithelial cells.	6
Clinorotation inhibits myotube formation by fluid motion, not by simulated microgravity	6
Olfactory receptors impact pathophysiological processes of lung diseases in bronchial epithelial cells	6
Transient pharmacological inhibition of SUMOylation during pregnancy induces craniofacial malformations in offspring mice	6
Cortactin interacts with αDystrobrevin-1 and regulates murine neuromuscular junction morphology	6
Epithelial cell cluster size affects force distribution in response to EGF-induced collective contractility	6
The role of integrins in brain health and neurodegenerative diseases	6
Insulin receptor-inspired soluble insulin binder	6