Ana Cristina Simões e Silva: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva's h-index is 67 (323 i10-index, 21,055+ total citations across 966+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of July 2026. Ana Cristina Simões e Silva is affiliated with Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva is a researcher affiliated with Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, specializing in Nefrologia pediatrica, Sistema Renina Angiotensina. Their work has been cited 21,055 times. This profile visualizes their global influence, highlighting strong citation networks in United States.
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva's Citation Metrics
Bibliometric impact based on 966 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 67
- i10-Index
- 323
- Total Citations
- 21,055
- Citing Countries
- 82
As of July 2026.
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva has an h-index of 67 and 21,055 total citations across 966 publications, with research cited by institutions in 82 countries.
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Angiotensin-(1–7) is an endogenous ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor Mas
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The researcher identified Angiotensin-(1–7) as an endogenous ligand for the Mas receptor, establishing a critical mechanism in the renin-angiotensin system.
The researcher advanced understanding of the ACE2-Ang(1-7)-Mas axis, producing a seminal 2008 review that has garnered over 650 citations from largely independent scholars.
The researcher established the ACE2, angiotensin-(1-7), and Mas receptor axis as a critical mechanism in inflammation and fibrosis, a framework widely adopted by independent scholars.
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About Ana Cristina Simões e Silva's research
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva is a researcher in Nefrologia pediatrica and Sistema Renina Angiotensina at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Their work has been cited 21,055 times across 966 publications (h-index 67), according to Google Scholar.
Their most-cited work, “Angiotensin-(1–7) is an endogenous ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor Mas” (2003), has accumulated 1,780 citations. Other influential works include “How is COVID-19 pandemic impacting mental health of children and adolescents?” (2020) with 1,159 citations and “Emotional, behavioral, and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic” (2020) with 713 citations.
Citations of Ana Cristina Simões e Silva's research come primarily from United States, China and Italy, reflecting international research impact across 5+ countries. The interactive citation map above shows the full geographic distribution of the institutions citing this work.
