Andrea Ballabio - Genetic Mutations

Author Information

Andrea Ballabio is a prominent geneticist affiliated with the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy. His research primarily focuses on genetics, with a particular interest in mechanisms of autophagy and lysosomal biogenesis, as well as their implications in various diseases. His affiliation with TIGEM underscores his active involvement in cutting-edge genetic research and his contribution to the scientific community.

Research Contributions

Andrea Ballabio has made significant contributions to the field of genetics, with a specific emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying autophagy, lysosomal function, and their roles in human diseases. His recent research includes studies on the MYC-TFEB circuit and its impact on amino acid homeostasis, the role of hepatic transcription factor EB in liver carcinogenesis, and the potential therapeutic repurposing of tamoxifen for CLN3 and CLN7 disease phenotypes. Additionally, he has co-authored guidelines for monitoring autophagy, highlighting his influence and leadership in the field.

Aliases

Andrea Ballabio is also known by other names, including A Ballabio and A. Ballabio. These aliases are commonly used in various publications and citations.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Value
Total Papers	477
Total Citations	54,842
H-Index	109

Publications:

C. Thomas Caskey (1938-2022).

DOI: 10.1126/science.abo3949

Year: 2022

Disrupting the MYC-TFEB Circuit Impairs Amino Acid Homeostasis and Provokes Metabolic Anergy.

DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-21-1168

Year: 2022

Victor McKusick and his role in the founding of the European School of Genetic Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62481

Year: 2021

Loss of Hepatic Transcription Factor EB Attenuates Alcohol-Associated Liver Carcinogenesis.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2021.10.004

Year: 2021

Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)1

DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2020.1797280

Year: 2021

Autophagy in major human diseases

DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021108863

Year: 2021

Multiple Mechanisms Converging on Transcription Factor EB Activation by the Natural Phenol Pterostilbene

DOI: 10.1155/2021/7658501

Year: 2021

GABARAP sequesters the FLCN-FNIP tumor suppressor complex to couple autophagy with lysosomal biogenesis.

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abj2485

Year: 2021

A lysosome-targeted DNA nanodevice selectively targets macrophages to attenuate tumours

DOI: 10.1038/s41565-021-00988-z

Year: 2021

Repurposing of tamoxifen ameliorates CLN3 and CLN7 disease phenotype

DOI: 10.15252/emmm.202013742

Year: 2021

What Are the Consequences of Gene Amplification?

What Causes the Mutation in HbS?

What is Genetic Diversity?

Are There Treatments Available for Genetic Mutation-Related Infertility?

How Does the Body Repair UV-Induced DNA Damage?

Why Are Transversions Important?

How Do Microarrays Work?

What Types of Prenatal Tests Are Available?

What are DNA Molecules?

How Do Mutagens Cause Genetic Mutations?

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