Ji Ying Sze

2.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
25 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Ji Ying Sze is a scholar working on Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, Aging and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. According to data from OpenAlex, Ji Ying Sze has authored 25 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 17 papers in Endocrine and Autonomic Systems, 17 papers in Aging and 8 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. Recurrent topics in Ji Ying Sze's work include Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms (17 papers), Circadian rhythm and melatonin (16 papers) and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (4 papers). Ji Ying Sze is often cited by papers focused on Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms (17 papers), Circadian rhythm and melatonin (16 papers) and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (4 papers). Ji Ying Sze collaborates with scholars based in United States, Australia and Bulgaria. Ji Ying Sze's co-authors include Gary Ruvkun, Yang Shi, Martin Victor, Curtis M. Loer, Gabriela Blanco, Mustapha Moussaif, Shenyuan Zhang, Xiaoning Chen, Scott M. Mackenzie and Irina Sokolchik and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Neuroscience.

In The Last Decade

Ji Ying Sze

25 papers receiving 1.5k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Food and metabolic signalling defects in a Caenorhabditis elegans serotonin-synthesis mutant
    2000 521 citations Ji Ying Sze, Martin Victor et al. Nature profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ji Ying Sze United States 20 891 590 414 304 266 25 1.5k
Hitoshi Inada Japan 22 566 0.6× 542 0.9× 774 1.9× 616 2.0× 361 1.4× 55 2.5k
Marina Ezcurra United Kingdom 16 696 0.8× 426 0.7× 238 0.6× 152 0.5× 214 0.8× 26 927
Satoshi Suo Japan 16 372 0.4× 281 0.5× 325 0.8× 359 1.2× 148 0.6× 26 1.1k
Anna A. Kondratova United States 17 736 0.8× 1.9k 3.3× 574 1.4× 302 1.0× 1.1k 4.0× 21 2.7k
Markus Stratmann Switzerland 10 384 0.4× 1.4k 2.4× 398 1.0× 349 1.1× 817 3.1× 12 2.0k
Mike Grotewiel United States 17 429 0.5× 148 0.3× 409 1.0× 555 1.8× 120 0.5× 29 1.2k
Makoto Tsunozaki United States 10 613 0.7× 472 0.8× 412 1.0× 502 1.7× 542 2.0× 12 1.7k
Julie S. Pendergast United States 22 147 0.2× 1.0k 1.8× 314 0.8× 215 0.7× 723 2.7× 36 1.6k
Renee M. Miller United States 15 196 0.2× 142 0.2× 314 0.8× 453 1.5× 122 0.5× 20 1.1k
Ryuzo Shingai Japan 17 310 0.3× 266 0.5× 381 0.9× 478 1.6× 154 0.6× 41 1.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ji Ying Sze

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ji Ying Sze

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ji Ying Sze. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ji Ying Sze based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Ji Ying Sze. Ji Ying Sze is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Sze, Ji Ying, et al.. (2021). Serotonin and Dopamine Mimic Glucose-Induced Reinforcement in C. elegans: Potential Role of NSM Neurons and the Serotonin Subtype 4 Receptor. Frontiers in Physiology. 12. 783359–783359. 2 indexed citations
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Heifets, Boris D., Paul Hoerbelt, Daniel F. Cardozo Pinto, et al.. (2019). Distinct neural mechanisms for the prosocial and rewarding properties of MDMA. Science Translational Medicine. 11(522). 72 indexed citations
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Chen, Xiaoning, Emilie Petit, Kostantin Dobrenis, & Ji Ying Sze. (2016). Spatiotemporal SERT expression in cortical map development. Neurochemistry International. 98. 129–137. 17 indexed citations
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Joo, Joung Hyuck, Bo Wang, Elisa B. Frankel, et al.. (2016). The Noncanonical Role of ULK/ATG1 in ER-to-Golgi Trafficking Is Essential for Cellular Homeostasis. Molecular Cell. 62(4). 491–506. 139 indexed citations
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Xu, Lu, Sunju Choi, Yusu Xie, & Ji Ying Sze. (2015). Cell-Autonomous Gβ Signaling Defines Neuron-Specific Steady State Serotonin Synthesis in Caenorhabditis elegans. PLoS Genetics. 11(9). e1005540–e1005540. 6 indexed citations
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Chen, Xiaoning, Ran Ye, J. Jay Gargus, et al.. (2015). Disruption of Transient Serotonin Accumulation by Non-Serotonin-Producing Neurons Impairs Cortical Map Development. Cell Reports. 10(3). 346–358. 53 indexed citations
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Xie, Yusu, Mustapha Moussaif, Sunju Choi, Lu Xu, & Ji Ying Sze. (2013). RFX Transcription Factor DAF-19 Regulates 5-HT and Innate Immune Responses to Pathogenic Bacteria in Caenorhabditis elegans. PLoS Genetics. 9(3). e1003324–e1003324. 24 indexed citations
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Chen, Xiaoning, et al.. (2012). Reduced Serotonin Reuptake Transporter (SERT) Function Causes Insulin Resistance and Hepatic Steatosis Independent of Food Intake. PLoS ONE. 7(3). e32511–e32511. 76 indexed citations
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Govorunova, Elena G., Mustapha Moussaif, Ken C. Q. Nguyen, et al.. (2010). A Homolog of FHM2 Is Involved in Modulation of Excitatory Neurotransmission by Serotonin in C. elegans. PLoS ONE. 5(4). e10368–e10368. 20 indexed citations
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Miller, Sarah, et al.. (2010). A Genetic Survey of Fluoxetine Action on Synaptic Transmission in Caenorhabditis elegans. Genetics. 186(3). 929–941. 43 indexed citations
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Moussaif, Mustapha & Ji Ying Sze. (2009). Intraflagellar Transport/Hedgehog-Related Signaling Components Couple Sensory Cilium Morphology and Serotonin Biosynthesis inCaenorhabditis elegans. Journal of Neuroscience. 29(13). 4065–4075. 19 indexed citations
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Balamurugan, Krishnaswamy, Balasubramaniem Ashokkumar, Mustapha Moussaif, Ji Ying Sze, & Hamid M. Said. (2007). Cloning and functional characterization of a folate transporter from the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology. 293(2). C670–C681. 26 indexed citations
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Liang, Bin, et al.. (2006). Serotonin targets the DAF-16/FOXO signaling pathway to modulate stress responses. Cell Metabolism. 4(6). 429–440. 88 indexed citations
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Sokolchik, Irina, Takahiro Tanabe, Pierre Baldi, & Ji Ying Sze. (2005). Polymodal Sensory Function of theCaenorhabditis elegansOCR-2 Channel Arises from Distinct Intrinsic Determinants within the Protein and Is Selectively Conserved in Mammalian TRPV Proteins. Journal of Neuroscience. 25(4). 1015–1023. 26 indexed citations
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Zheng, Xianwu, Shinjae Chung, Takahiro Tanabe, & Ji Ying Sze. (2005). Cell-type specific regulation of serotonergic identity by the C. elegans LIM-homeodomain factor LIM-4. Developmental Biology. 286(2). 618–628. 30 indexed citations
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Zhang, Shenyuan, Irina Sokolchik, Gabriela Blanco, & Ji Ying Sze. (2004). Caenorhabditis elegansTRPV ion channel regulates 5HT biosynthesis in chemosensory neurons. Development. 131(7). 1629–1638. 61 indexed citations
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Sze, Ji Ying & Gary Ruvkun. (2003). Activity of the Caenorhabditis elegans UNC-86 POU transcription factor modulates olfactory sensitivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 100(16). 9560–9565. 23 indexed citations
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Sze, Ji Ying, Martin Victor, Curtis M. Loer, Yang Shi, & Gary Ruvkun. (2000). Food and metabolic signalling defects in a Caenorhabditis elegans serotonin-synthesis mutant. Nature. 403(6769). 560–564. 521 indexed citations breakdown →
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