Frank A. Simmen Institution-verified

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Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-23

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54 h-index 208 pubs 7,573 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Frank A. Simmen's research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying metabolic disorders and cancer. His work investigates the roles of specific genes and proteins in conditions such as obesity, hepatic steatosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Simmen has studied the impact of factors like Malic Enzyme 1 (ME1) and Krüppel-like Factors (KLFs), including KLF9 and KLF13, on adiposity, inflammation, and tumor development, often utilizing rodent models and examining gene expression in relevant tissues.

His investigations also extend to reproductive health, with research exploring the regulation of parturition and the influence of diet on conditions like endometriosis. Collaborations with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Rosalia C. M. Simmen, have contributed to a body of work examining complex biological pathways. Dr. Simmen's publication record includes over 200 papers, and he is recognized as a highly cited researcher with an h-index of 54.

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  • h-index: 54
  • Publications: 208
  • Citations: 7,573

Selected Publications

  • Unveiling myometrial SP/Krüppel-like factors as drivers of parturition: insights from transcriptional and endocrine regulatory networks (2025)
  • Krüppel-like Factor-9 and Krüppel-like Factor-13: Highly Related, Multi-Functional, Transcriptional Repressors and Activators of Oncogenesis (2023)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Malic Enzyme 1 (ME1) Promotes Adiposity and Hepatic Steatosis and Induces Circulating Insulin and Leptin in Obese Female Mice (2023)
    21 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Krüppel-like Factor 9 (KLF9) Suppresses Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)-Promoting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Mice Fed High-Fat Diet (2022)
    14 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Lesion Genotype Modifies High-Fat Diet Effects on Endometriosis Development in Mice (2021)
    8 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Breast adipose regulation of premenopausal breast epithelial phenotype involves interleukin 10 (2021)
    8 citations DOI OpenAlex

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