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The following are the 2020 top 10 cited papers from the Section “Cells of the Cardiovascular System”, published in Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409):

1. “PPAR Beta/Delta and the Hallmarks of Cancer”
by Wagner, Nicole et al.
Cells 2020, 9(5), 1133; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9051133
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/5/1133

2. “The Role of PPARs in Disease”
by Wagner, Nicole et al.
Cells 2020, 9(11), 2367; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9112367
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/11/2367

3. “Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors and Their Novel Ligands as Candidates for the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease”
by Fougerat, Anne et al.
Cells 2020, 9(7), 1638; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071638
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1638

4. “Perivascular Inflammation in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension”
by Hu, Yijie et al.
Cells 2020, 9(11), 2338; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9112338
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/11/2338

5. “SIRT1 Protects the Heart from ER Stress-Induced Injury by Promoting eEF2K/eEF2-Dependent Autophagy”
by Da Silva, Julie Pires et al.
Cells 2020, 9(2), 426; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9020426
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/2/426

6. “Sirt1-PPARS Cross-Talk in Complex Metabolic Diseases and Inherited Disorders of the One Carbon Metabolism”
by Kosgei, Viola J. et al.
Cells 2020, 9(8), 1882; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9081882
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/8/1882 

7. “PGC-1α in Disease: Recent Renal Insights into a Versatile Metabolic Regulator”
by Chambers, Joseph M. et al.
Cells 2020, 9(10), 2234; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102234
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/10/2234

8. “Protein and Mitochondria Quality Control Mechanisms and Cardiac Aging”
by Ghosh, Rajeshwary et al.
Cells 2020, 9(4), 933; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9040933
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/933

9. “Red Blood Cell Peroxynitrite Causes Endothelial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via Arginase”
by Mahdi, Ali et al.
Cells 2020, 9(7), 1712; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071712
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1712

10. “Alzheimer’s Disease, a Lipid Story: Involvement of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor α”
by Sáez-Orellana, Francisco et al.
Cells 2020, 9(5), 1215; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9051215
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/5/1215

1. "Cancer Metabolism: Phenotype, Signaling and Therapeutic Targets"
   by Jae Hyung Park et al.
   Cells 2020, 9(10), 2308; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102308
   Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/10/2308

2. "Cancer Biology and Prevention in Diabetes"
   by Swayam Prakash Srivastava and Julie E. Goodwin
   Cells 2020, 9(6), 1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9061380
   Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/6/1380

3. "Peroxisome Metabolism in Cancer"
   by Jung-Ae Kim
   Cells 2020, 9(7), 1692; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071692
   Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1692

4. "Role of Perivascular Adipose Tissue-Derived Adiponectin in Vascular Homeostasis"
   by Adrian Sowka and Pawel Dobrzyn
   Cells 2021, 10(6), 1485; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10061485
   Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/6/1485

5. "Targeting Oxidative Phosphorylation Reverses Drug Resistance in Cancer Cells by Blocking Autophagy Recycling"
   by Jae-Seon Lee et al.
   Cells 2020, 9(9), 2013; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9092013
   Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/9/2013

6. "Role of Mitochondria-Cytoskeleton Interactions in the Regulation of Mitochondrial Structure and Function in Cancer Stem Cells"
   by Jungmin Kim and Jae-Ho Cheong
   Cells 2020, 9(7), 1691; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071691
   Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1691

“Hybrid Epithelial/Mesenchymal State in Cancer Metastasis: Clinical Significance and Regulatory Mechanisms”
Liao, Tsai-Tsen et al.
Cells 2020, 9(3), 623; 10.3390/cells9030623.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/623 

“SARS-CoV-2 Spike 1 Protein Controls Natural Killer Cell Activation via the HLA-E/NKG2A Pathway”
Bortolotti, Daria et al.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 1975; 10.3390/cells9091975.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/9/1975 

“The Emerging Roles of Exosomes as EMT Regulators in Cancer”
Kim, Hyunwoo et al.
Cells 2020, 9(4), 861; 10.3390/cells9040861.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/861 

“E-Cadherin in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Multifaceted Actor during EMT”
Sommariva, Michele et al.
Cells 2020, 9(4), 1040; 10.3390/cells9041040.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/1040 

“Extracellular Matrix-Mediated Breast Cancer Cells Morphological Alterations, Invasiveness, and Microvesicles/Exosomes Release”
Franchi, Marco et al.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 2031; 10.3390/cells9092031.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/9/2031 

“The G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor (GPER) Expression Correlates with Pro-Metastatic Pathways in ER-Negative Breast Cancer: A Bioinformatics Analysis”
Talia, Marianna et al.
Cells 2020, 9(3), 622; 10.3390/cells9030622.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/622 

“Succinate Activates EMT in Intestinal Epithelial Cells through SUCNR1: A Novel Protagonist in Fistula Development”
Ortiz-Masiá, Dolores et al.
Cells 2020, 9(5), 1104; 10.3390/cells9051104. 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/5/1104 

“Role of GPER-Mediated Signaling in Testicular Functions and Tumorigenesis”
Chimento, Adele et al.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 2115; 10.3390/cells9092115.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/9/2115 

“BMP-2 Variants in Breast Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition and Microcalcifications Origin”
Scimeca, Manuel et al.
Cells 2020, 9(6), 1381; 10.3390/cells9061381.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/6/1381 

“The Network of Angiotensin Receptors in Breast Cancer”
Acconcia, Filippo
Cells 2020, 9(6), 1336; 10.3390/cells9061336.
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/6/1336 

The following are the 2021 top 10 cited papers from the Section “Plant, Algae and Fungi Cell Biology” of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409): 

1. "Molecular and Hormonal Mechanisms Regulating Fleshy Fruit Ripening"
by Li, S.; Chen, K.; Grierson, D.
Cells 2021, 10(5), 1136; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10051136
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/5/1136

2. "Insights into Plant Programmed Cell Death Induced by Heavy Metals—Discovering a Terra Incognita"
by Sychta, K.; Słomka, A.; Kuta, E. 
Cells 2021, 10(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10010065
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/1/65 

3. "The Relationship between the Antioxidant System and Proline Metabolism in the Leaves of Cucumber Plants Acclimated to Salt Stress"
by Naliwajski, M.; Skłodowska, M.
Cells 2021, 10(3), 609; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030609
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/3/609 

4. "Calcium Signaling in Plant Programmed Cell Death"
by Ren, H.; Zhao, X.; Li, W.; Hussain, J.; Qi, G.; Liu, S.
Cells 2021, 10(5), 1089; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10051089
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/5/1089 

5. "The Role of Chloroplast Membrane Lipid Metabolism in Plant Environmental Responses"
by Cook, R.; Lupette, J.; Benning, C.
Cells 2021, 10(3), 706; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030706
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/3/706 

6. "Research Progress in the Molecular Functions of Plant mTERF Proteins"
by Robles, P.; Quesada, V.
Cells 2021, 10(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10020205
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/2/205 

7. "Biosynthesis and Functions of Very-Long-Chain Fatty Acids in the Responses of Plants to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses"
by Batsale, M.; Bahammou, D.; Fouillen, L.; Mongrand, S.; Joubès, J.; Domergue, F.
Cells 2021, 10(6), 1284; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10061284
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/6/1284 

8. "Man-Specific Lectins from Plants, Fungi, Algae and Cyanobacteria, as Potential Blockers for SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Coronaviruses: Biomedical Perspectives"
by Barre, A.; Van Damme, E.J.M.; Simplicien, M.; Le Poder, S.; Klonjkowski, B.; Benoist, H.; Peyrade, D.; Rougé, P.
Cells 2021, 10(7), 1619; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10071619
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/7/1619 

9. "Acyl–Acyl Carrier Protein Desaturases and Plant Biotic Interactions"
by Kazaz, S.; Miray, R.; Baud, S. 
Cells 2021, 10(3), 674; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030674
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/3/674 

The following are the 2020 top 10 cited papers from the Section “Plant, Algae and Fungi Cell Biology” of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409): 

1. "Polyamines: Small Amines with Large Effects on Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance"
by Alcázar, R.; Bueno, M.; Tiburcio, A.F.
Cells 2020, 9(11), 2373; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9112373
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/11/2373

2. "Microautophagy in Plants: Consideration of Its Molecular Mechanism"
by Sieńko, K.; Poormassalehgoo, A.; Yamada, K.; Goto-Yamada, S.
Cells 2020, 9(4), 887; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9040887
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/887 

3. "Perspectives for Glyco-Engineering of Recombinant Biopharmaceuticals from Microalgae"
by Barolo, L.; Abbriano, R.M.; Commault, A.S.; George, J.; Kahlke, T.; Fabris, M.; Padula, M.P.; Lopez, A.; Ralph, P.J.; Pernice, M.
Cells 2020, 9(3), 633; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9030633
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/633 

4. "Stress Reshapes the Physiological Response of Halophile Fungi to Salinity"
by Pérez-Llano, Y.; Rodríguez-Pupo, E.C.; Druzhinina, I.S.; Chenthamara, K.; Cai, F.; Gunde-Cimerman, N.; Zalar, P.; Gostinčar, C.; Kostanjšek, R.; Folch-Mallol, J.L.; Batista-García, R.A.; Sánchez-Carbente, M.d.R.
Cells 2020, 9(3), 525; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9030525
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/525 

5. "Overexpression of the Selective Autophagy Cargo Receptor NBR1 Modifies Plant Response to Sulfur Deficit"
by Tarnowski, L.; Collados Rodriguez, M.; Brzywczy, J.; Cysewski, D.; Wawrzynska, A.; Sirko, A.
Cells 2020, 9(3), 669; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9030669
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/66 

6. "Autophagy Controls Sulphur Metabolism in the Rosette Leaves of Arabidopsis and Facilitates S Remobilization to the Seeds"
by Lornac, A.; Havé, M.; Chardon, F.; Soulay, F.; Clément, G.; Avice, J.-C.; Masclaux-Daubresse, C. 
Cells 2020, 9(2), 332; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9020332
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/2/332 

7. "Root Border Cells and Mucilage Secretions of Soybean, Glycine Max (Merr) L.: Characterization and Role in Interactions with the Oomycete Phytophthora Parasitica"
by Ropitaux, M.; Bernard, S.; Schapman, D.; Follet-Gueye, M.-L.; Vicré, M.; Boulogne, I.; Driouich, A.
Cells 2020, 9(10), 2215; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102215
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/10/2215 

8. "Opposite Nuclear Dynamics of Two FRH-Dominated Frequency Proteins Orchestrate Non-Rhythmic Conidiation in Beauveria bassiana"
by Tong, S.-M.; Wang, D.-Y.; Cai, Q.; Ying, S.-H.; Feng, M.-G. 
Cells 2020, 9(3), 626; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9030626
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/3/626 

9. "Nitrogen Deficiency-Induced Decrease in Cytokinins Content Promotes Rice Seminal Root Growth by Promoting Root Meristem Cell Proliferation and Cell Elongation"
by Wang, Q.; Zhu, Y.; Zou, X.; Li, F.; Zhang, J.; Kang, Z.; Li, X.; Yin, C.; Lin, Y.
Cells 2020, 9(4), 916; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9040916
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/916 

10. "Arabidopsis Voltage-Dependent Anion Channels (VDACs): Overlapping and Specific Functions in Mitochondria"
by Hemono, M.; Ubrig, É.; Azeredo, K.; Salinas-Giegé, T.; Drouard, L.; Duchêne, A.-M.
Cells 2020, 9(4), 1023; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9041023
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/1023

1. “G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor in Cancer and Stromal Cells: Functions and Novel Therapeutic Perspectives”
by Pepermans, Richard A. et al.
Cells 2021, 10(3), 672; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030672
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/3/672

2. “Silibinin Regulates Tumor Progression and Tumorsphere Formation by Suppressing PD-L1 Expression in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Cells”
by Rugamba, Alexis et al.
Cells 2021, 10(7), 1632; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10071632
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/7/1632 

3. “Acanthocyte Sedimentation Rate as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Neuroacanthocytosis Syndromes: Experimental Evidence and Physical Justification”
by Darras, Alexis et al.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 788; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040788
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/788 

4. “Effects of Genotypes and Treatment on Oxygenscan Parameters in Sickle Cell Disease”
by Boisson, Camille et al.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 811; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040811
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/811 

5. “Lumican Inhibits In Vivo Melanoma Metastasis by Altering Matrix-Effectors and Invadopodia Markers”
by Karamanou, Konstantina et al.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 841; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040841
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/841

6. “Hyaluronic Acid as Macromolecular Crowder in Equine Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Cultures”
by Garnica-Galvez, Sergio et al.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 859; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040859
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/859

7. “The Role of Irisin in Cancer Disease”
by Pinkowska, Agnieszka et al.
Cells 2021, 10(6), 1479; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10061479
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/6/1479 

8. “Basophils and Mast Cells in COVID-19 Pathogenesis”
by Murdaca, Giuseppe et al.
Cells 2021, 10(10), 2754; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10102754
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/10/2754 

9. “Extracellular Vesicles from Infected Cells Are Released Prior to Virion Release”
by Kim, Yuriy et al.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 781; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040781
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/781 

10. “Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Endothelial Progenitor Cells Protect Human Glomerular Endothelial Cells and Podocytes from Complement- and Cytokine-Mediated Injury”
by Medica, Davide
Cells 2021, 10(7), 1675; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10071675
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/7/1675

For further reading, please follow the link to the Editor's Choice Articles website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cells/editors_choice.

The following are the 2021 top 10 cited papers from the Section “Cells of the Nervous System”, published in Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409):

1. “Astrocytes in Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathological Significance and Molecular Pathways”
Preman, P.; Alfonso-Triguero, M.; Alberdi, E.; Verkhratsky, A.; Arranz, A.M.
Cells 2021, 10(3), 540; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030540 

2. “Oligodendrocyte Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives”
Raffaele, S.; Boccazzi, M.; Fumagalli, M.
Cells 2021, 10(3), 565; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030565

3. “Neuroprotective Natural Products for Alzheimer’s Disease”
Chen, X.; Drew, J.; Berney, W.; Lei, W.
Cells 2021, 10(6), 1309; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10061309

4. “Neuroinflammation and the Kynurenine Pathway in CNS Disease: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications”
Mithaiwala, M.N.; Santana-Coelho, D.; Porter, G.A.; O’Connor, J.C.
Cells 2021, 10(6), 1548; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10061548

5. “Parkinson’s Disease: Potential Actions of Lithium by Targeting the WNT/β-Catenin Pathway, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Glutamatergic Pathway”
Vallée, A.; Vallée, J.-N.; Lecarpentier, Y.
Cells 2021, 10(2), 230; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10020230

6. “Skeletal Muscle in ALS: An Unappreciated Therapeutic Opportunity?”
Scaricamazza, S.; Salvatori, I.; Ferri, A.; Valle, C.
Cells 2021, 10(3), 525; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10030525

7. “Dopamine: The Neuromodulator of Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity, Reward and Movement Control”
Speranza, L.; di Porzio, U.; Viggiano, D.; de Donato, A.; Volpicelli, F.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 735; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040735

8. “Alterations in the Gut-Microbial-Inflammasome-Brain Axis in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease”
Shukla, P.K.; Delotterie, D.F.; Xiao, J.; Pierre, J.F.; Rao, R.; McDonald, M.P.; Khan, M.M.
Cells 2021, 10(4), 779; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10040779

9. “Targeting Diet and Exercise for Neuroprotection and Neurorecovery in Glaucoma”
Tribble, J.R.; Hui, F.; Jöe, M.; Bell, K.; Chrysostomou, V.; Crowston, J.G.; Williams, P.A.
Cells 2021, 10(2), 295; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10020295

10. “NMDA and AMPA Receptor Autoantibodies in Brain Disorders: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Features”
Gardoni, F.; Stanic, J.; Scheggia, D.; Benussi, A.; Borroni, B.; Di Luca, M.
Cells 2021, 10(1), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10010077

The following are the 2020 top 10 cited papers from the Section “Cells of the Nervous System”, published in Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409): 

1. “Astrocyte and Oligodendrocyte Cross-Talk in the Central Nervous System”
Nutma, E.; van Gent, D.; Amor, S.; Peferoen, L.A.N.
Cells 2020, 9(3), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9030600 

2. “In Vivo TSPO Signal and Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease”
Tournier, B.B.; Tsartsalis, S.; Ceyzériat, K.; Garibotto, V.; Millet, P.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 1941; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9091941 

3. “The Impact of the CX3CL1/CX3CR1 Axis in Neurological Disorders”
Pawelec, P.; Ziemka-Nalecz, M.; Sypecka, J.; Zalewska, T.
Cells 2020, 9(10), 2277; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102277 

4. “Schwann Cell Role in Selectivity of Nerve Regeneration”
Bolívar, S.; Navarro, X.; Udina, E.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 2131; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9092131

5. “Re-Examining the Role of TNF in MS Pathogenesis and Therapy”
Fresegna, D.; Bullitta, S.; Musella, A.; Rizzo, F.R.; De Vito, F.; Guadalupi, L.; Caioli, S.; Balletta, S.; Sanna, K.; Dolcetti, E.; Vanni, V.; Bruno, A.; Buttari, F.; Stampanoni Bassi, M.; Mandolesi, G.; Centonze, D.; Gentile, A.
Cells 2020, 9(10), 2290; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102290

6. “Perspective on Schwann Cells Derived from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in Peripheral Nerve Tissue Engineering”
Huang, Z.; Powell, R.; Phillips, J.B.; Haastert-Talini, K.
Cells 2020, 9(11), 2497; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9112497

7. “NKCC1, an Elusive Molecular Target in Brain Development: Making Sense of the Existing Data”
Virtanen, M.A.; Uvarov, P.; Hübner, C.A.; Kaila, K.
Cells 2020, 9(12), 2607; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9122607

8. “Microglia and Macrophages in the Pathological Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems”
Abe, N.; Nishihara, T.; Yorozuya, T.; Tanaka, J.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 2132; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9092132

9. “TNF Production and Release from Microglia via Extracellular Vesicles: Impact on Brain Functions”
Raffaele, S.; Lombardi, M.; Verderio, C.; Fumagalli, M.
Cells 2020, 9(10), 2145; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102145

10. “Microglia Purinoceptor P2Y6: An Emerging Therapeutic Target in CNS Diseases”
Anwar, S.; Pons, V.; Rivest, S.
Cells 2020, 9(7), 1595; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071595

The following are the top six cited papers of 2020–2021 published in “Cellular Biophysics”, a Section of Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409):

1. “Precision Medicine: Steps along the Road to Combat Human Cancer”
Nassar, Samuel F. et al.
Cells 2020, 9(9), 2056; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9092056
Available online at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/9/2056

2. “Exosomes and Extracellular Vesicles as Emerging Theranostic Platforms in Cancer Research”
Ailuno, Giorgia et al.
Cells 2020, 9(12), 2569; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9122569
Available online at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/12/2569

3. “Development of Artificial Plasma Membranes Derived Nanovesicles Suitable for Drugs Encapsulation”
Martinelli, Carolina et al.
Cells 2020, 9(7), 1626; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071626
Available online at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/7/1626

4. “Selective Targeting of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts by Engineered H-Ferritin Nanocages Loaded with Navitoclax”
Sitia, Leopoldo et al.
Cells 2021, 10(2), 328; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10020328
Available online at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/2/328

5. “Biological and Clinical Factors Contributing to the Metabolic Heterogeneity of Hospitalized Patients with and without COVID-19”
D’Alessandro, Angelo et al.
Cells 2021, 10(9), 2293; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10092293
Available online at: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/9/2293

6. “Rho GTPases: Big Players in Breast Cancer Initiation, Metastasis and Therapeutic Responses”
Humphries, Brock et al.
Cells 2020, 9(10), 2167; https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9102167
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