Dingkun Zhang

3.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
157 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

About

Dingkun Zhang is a scholar working on Pharmacology, Molecular Biology and Complementary and alternative medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Dingkun Zhang has authored 157 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 61 papers in Pharmacology, 46 papers in Molecular Biology and 38 papers in Complementary and alternative medicine. Recurrent topics in Dingkun Zhang's work include Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds (26 papers), Plant-based Medicinal Research (26 papers) and Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques (16 papers). Dingkun Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds (26 papers), Plant-based Medicinal Research (26 papers) and Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques (16 papers). Dingkun Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Philippines. Dingkun Zhang's co-authors include Junzhi Lin, Li Han, Runchun Xu, Ming Yang, Chuanhong Luo, Yanan He, Zhimin Ci, Haozhou Huang, Li Han and Zhenfeng Wu and has published in prestigious journals such as ACS Nano, PLoS ONE and Chemical Communications.

In The Last Decade

Dingkun Zhang

150 papers receiving 2.3k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

New progress in the pharmacology of protocatechuic acid: A compound ingested in daily foods and herbs frequently and heavily

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Dingkun Zhang China	27	772	480	393	377	356	157	2.3k
Nemat Ali Saudi Arabia	29	961 1.2×	518 1.1×	305 0.8×	386 1.0×	265 0.7×	201	3.2k
Muhammad Furqan Akhtar Pakistan	28	728 0.9×	330 0.7×	266 0.7×	560 1.5×	362 1.0×	137	2.7k
Ming Yang China	31	1.0k 1.3×	572 1.2×	597 1.5×	511 1.4×	595 1.7×	178	3.1k
Ravirajsinh N. Jadeja United States	31	985 1.3×	417 0.9×	278 0.7×	450 1.2×	270 0.8×	102	3.2k
Soheil Zorofchian Moghadamtousi Malaysia	22	968 1.3×	369 0.8×	365 0.9×	648 1.7×	232 0.7×	31	3.3k
Fahadul Islam Bangladesh	30	877 1.1×	291 0.6×	224 0.6×	417 1.1×	315 0.9×	73	3.0k
Yogendra Padwad India	32	1.1k 1.4×	299 0.6×	442 1.1×	524 1.4×	456 1.3×	106	2.9k
Syam Mohan Saudi Arabia	34	1.1k 1.4×	458 1.0×	381 1.0×	825 2.2×	508 1.4×	146	3.4k
Yi Feng China	31	1.1k 1.4×	332 0.7×	434 1.1×	470 1.2×	376 1.1×	128	2.8k
Saeideh Momtaz Iran	29	911 1.2×	289 0.6×	386 1.0×	490 1.3×	303 0.9×	105	3.0k

Countries citing papers authored by Dingkun Zhang

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Dingkun Zhang

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All Works

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Jin, Tan, Fangqiong Li, Xin Zhang, et al.. (2025). Extracts from petal of the Crocus sativus (saffron) possesses detoxification effects on acetaminophen induced liver injury by inhibiting hepatocyte apoptosis via regulating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling. Fitoterapia. 182. 106452–106452.

Zeng, Wenjuan, Yong Zhang, Shisheng Wang, et al.. (2025). Chemical Affinity Capture of Plasma Extracellular Vesicles Enables Efficient and Large-Scale Proteomic Identification of Prostate Cancer Biomarkers. ACS Nano. 19(16). 15896–15911. 4 indexed citations

Lu, Tai Xiang, Min Qiu, Yifan Zhang, et al.. (2025). Carrageenan-xanthan gum composite gel achieves the elimination of bitterness and easy swallowability of Coptis chinensis based on electrostatic induction and interpenetrating network interaction. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 309(Pt 2). 142873–142873. 2 indexed citations

Song, Jiao, Qi Huang, Xiaorong Wei, et al.. (2025). Functional foods and nutraceuticals with anti-aging effects: Focus on modifying the enteral microbiome. Journal of Functional Foods. 128. 106786–106786. 1 indexed citations

Tang, Jun, Ming Yang, Zhenfeng Wu, et al.. (2025). Preparation, characterization, and evaluation of the wound healing activity of Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata polysaccharide nanofiber-based trauma dressing. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 321(Pt 4). 145902–145902. 1 indexed citations

Ge, Liang, Yinmei Dai, Yijin Li, et al.. (2025). Tibetan Tea Alleviates the Intestinal Dysfunction in Sleep‐Deprived Mice Through Regulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation‐Related Intestinal Metabolisms. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. 69(13). e70098–e70098.

Zhong, Jingping, et al.. (2024). An oral gel suitable for swallowing: The effect of micronization on the gel properties and microstructure of κ-carrageenan. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 271(Pt 2). 132708–132708. 9 indexed citations

Chen, Xinming, Lin Huang, Mengqi Li, et al.. (2024). Comparison and identification of aroma components in 21 kinds of frankincense with variety and region based on the odor intensity characteristic spectrum constructed by HS–SPME–GC–MS combined with E-nose. Food Research International. 195. 114942–114942. 5 indexed citations

Su, Yang, et al.. (2024). The effect of ferroptosis-related mitochondrial dysfunction in the development of temporal lobe epilepsy. Ageing Research Reviews. 96. 102248–102248. 22 indexed citations

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Xue, L., Jiao Song, Tan Jin, et al.. (2024). “Plant Golden” C. sativus: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of major components in stigmas and petals and their biological activity in vitro. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. 243. 116115–116115. 2 indexed citations

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Ye, Hui, Hongyan Ma, Han Li, et al.. (2024). Insight into the mystery of Pheretima smells worse exposed to water: Identification, type, and volatility of stenchy odor. Heliyon. 10(18). e37700–e37700. 1 indexed citations

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Shi, Yajun, Fei Luan, Dongyan Guo, et al.. (2024). Modified Amber Particles as a Stabilizer to Construct Oil-in-Water Pickering Emulsions for Improved Thermal Stability of Acorus tatarinowii Essential Oil. ACS Omega. 9(19). 20773–20790. 2 indexed citations

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Luan, Fei, Yajun Shi, Xiaofei Zhang, et al.. (2024). Modified Cinnabaris-stabilized Pickering emulsions loaded with the essential oil of Acorus tatarinowii Schott: preparation, characterization and in vitro evaluation. RSC Advances. 14(43). 31367–31384. 4 indexed citations

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Zhang, Dingkun, et al.. (2024). Effect of quenching temperature on the austenite stability and mechanical properties of high-strength air-cooled TRIP steel prepared with hot-rolled C–Si–Mn sheets. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 31. 420–433. 5 indexed citations

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Yu, Qiang, Peng Hui Tan, Junzhi Lin, et al.. (2024). Investigation of the hypoglycemic bioactive components of Phyllanthi Fructus through biological assessment combined with ultrafiltration affinity mass spectrometry. Food & Function. 16(2). 422–436.

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Qin, Jian, Chen Wu, Jia Li, et al.. (2024). Pharmacodynamic components and mechanisms of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 324. 117733–117733. 9 indexed citations

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Xie, Jin, Shengjie Huang, Ming Yang, et al.. (2023). Combination Therapy with Indigo and Indirubin for Ulcerative Colitis via Reinforcing Intestinal Barrier Function. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2023. 1–24. 33 indexed citations

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Huang, Haozhou, et al.. (2023). Study on the mechanism of natural polysaccharides on the deastringent effect of Triphala extract. Food Chemistry. 441. 138340–138340. 3 indexed citations

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Chen, Wu, Huimin Liu, Hong Liu, et al.. (2022). Pharmacologic effects approach of essential oils and their components on respiratory diseases. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 304. 115962–115962. 16 indexed citations

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Zhang, Qianhui, et al.. (2022). [Combined anti-bitterness strategy for extremely bitter characteristics of Andrographis Herba decoction and mechanism].. PubMed. 47(20). 5424–5433. 2 indexed citations

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