Ana Cristina Simões e Silva: h-index, Total Citations, and Citation Map
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva's h-index is 67 (317 i10-index, 20,796+ total citations across 5+ publications) according to Google Scholar as of May 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 20,796 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 5 indexed publications.
- H-Index
- 67
- i10-Index
- 317
- Total Citations
- 20,796
- Citing Countries
- 9
As of May 2026.
Ana Cristina Simões e Silva has an h-index of 67 and 20,796 total citations across 5 publications, with research cited by institutions in 9 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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