Dragana Nikitovic - Histology

Author Information

Dragana Nikitovic is affiliated with the Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology at the School of Medicine, University of Crete, located in Heraklion, Greece. Her research primarily focuses on various aspects of histology and embryology, with significant contributions in the fields of extracellular matrix, cancer progression, and drug delivery systems.

Research Contributions

Dragana Nikitovic has made substantial contributions to the scientific community, as evidenced by her numerous publications. Her recent work includes studies on amphiphilic poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone nanoparticles for drug delivery, the role of extracellular matrix in development and cancer progression, and the interaction of biglycan with the IGF-IR signaling pathway in osteosarcoma. She has also revisited the role of lumican in carcinogenesis and explored the multifaceted roles of glycosaminoglycans in anti-cancer therapy. Her research spans multiple areas including pharmacokinetics, anti-inflammatory studies, and the genetic aspects of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

Aliases

Dragana Nikitovic is also known by the following names: D Nikitovic, D. Nikitovic, and Dragana Nikitovic.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Value
Citation Count	5018
H-Index	39
Paper Count	131