Kai Xiao

1.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
61 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Kai Xiao is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Pharmacology. According to data from OpenAlex, Kai Xiao has authored 61 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 26 papers in Molecular Biology, 18 papers in Plant Science and 11 papers in Pharmacology. Recurrent topics in Kai Xiao's work include Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (18 papers), Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (11 papers) and Flavonoids in Medical Research (7 papers). Kai Xiao is often cited by papers focused on Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (18 papers), Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (11 papers) and Flavonoids in Medical Research (7 papers). Kai Xiao collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Czechia. Kai Xiao's co-authors include Mingxue Sun, Yaming Xu, Donglu Bai, Li‐Jiang Xuan, Wenqi Meng, Nahyun Kwon, Sheng‐Jun Dai, Xiao‐Peng He, Juyoung Yoon and Eric V. Anslyn and has published in prestigious journals such as Chemical Society Reviews, Nature Communications and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Kai Xiao

59 papers receiving 1.1k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

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.

  1. Fluorescent probes for the detection of chemical warfare agents
    2022 143 citations Wenqi Meng, Adam C. Sedgwick et al. Chemical Society Reviews profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Kai Xiao China 19 416 327 115 115 98 61 1.1k
Luana Heimfarth Brazil 23 606 1.5× 170 0.5× 55 0.5× 68 0.6× 121 1.2× 79 1.8k
Yujuan Li China 21 579 1.4× 178 0.5× 50 0.4× 49 0.4× 132 1.3× 102 1.5k
Azadeh Ebrahim‐Habibi Iran 25 961 2.3× 143 0.4× 53 0.5× 202 1.8× 198 2.0× 124 2.0k
Di Zhao China 27 816 2.0× 203 0.6× 38 0.3× 58 0.5× 227 2.3× 116 1.9k
Yiqiong Pu China 20 462 1.1× 110 0.3× 35 0.3× 158 1.4× 73 0.7× 32 1.4k
Chunjie Zhao China 18 584 1.4× 176 0.5× 69 0.6× 54 0.5× 109 1.1× 91 1.2k
Mohammad Taher Boroushaki Iran 24 440 1.1× 249 0.8× 26 0.2× 129 1.1× 226 2.3× 59 1.4k
Yang Lu China 23 462 1.1× 98 0.3× 47 0.4× 86 0.7× 217 2.2× 105 1.5k
Devendra Singh India 20 363 0.9× 93 0.3× 45 0.4× 73 0.6× 93 0.9× 33 1.2k

Countries citing papers authored by Kai Xiao

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Fields of papers citing papers by Kai Xiao

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Kai Xiao. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Kai Xiao. The network helps show where Kai Xiao may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Kai Xiao

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Kai Xiao. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Kai Xiao 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 Kai Xiao. Kai Xiao is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Xiao, Kai, et al.. (2024). Multimodal MRI and 1H-MRS for Preoperative Stratification of High-Risk Molecular Subtype in Adult-Type Diffuse Gliomas. Diagnostics. 14(22). 2569–2569. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiaoshen, et al.. (2024). Multi-omics with dynamic network biomarker algorithm prefigures organ-specific metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma. Nature Communications. 15(1). 9855–9855. 7 indexed citations
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Xiao, Xiangpeng, et al.. (2023). Waveguide Bragg Grating Based Humidity Sensing Chip Associated With PVA-PDMS Film. 22. AM4K.5–AM4K.5. 1 indexed citations
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Meng, Wenqi, Adam C. Sedgwick, Nahyun Kwon, et al.. (2022). Fluorescent probes for the detection of chemical warfare agents. Chemical Society Reviews. 52(2). 601–662. 143 indexed citations breakdown →
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Xiao, Kai, Yanmin Luo, Xin Liang, et al.. (2021). Beneficial effects of running exercise on hippocampal microglia and neuroinflammation in chronic unpredictable stress-induced depression model rats. Translational Psychiatry. 11(1). 461–461. 42 indexed citations
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Xiao, Kai, Bo Xu, Lin Ding, et al.. (2021). Traditional versus mirror three-dimensional printing technology for isolated acetabular fractures: a retrospective study with a median follow-up of 25 months. Journal of International Medical Research. 49(6). 3619089482–3619089482. 3 indexed citations
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Xu, Qingqiang, Wenwen Shi, Wenqi Meng, et al.. (2020). Critical role of caveolin-1 in aflatoxin B1-induced hepatotoxicity via the regulation of oxidation and autophagy. Cell Death and Disease. 11(1). 6–6. 88 indexed citations
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Meng, Wenqi, Zhipeng Pei, Mingxue Sun, et al.. (2020). Two birds with one stone: The detection of nerve agents and AChE activity with an ICT-ESIPT-based fluorescence sensor. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 410. 124811–124811. 35 indexed citations
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Meng, Wenqi, Yongchun Chen, Yongwei Feng, et al.. (2018). An off–on fluorescent probe for the detection of mitochondria-specific protein persulfidation. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry. 16(34). 6350–6357. 11 indexed citations
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Zhao, Jingjing, et al.. (2017). Surgical Treatment of Zone 1 Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures Using the Locking Compression Plate Distal Ulna Hook Plate. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 107(5). 369–374. 3 indexed citations
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Xiao, Kai, et al.. (2017). Two new flavanone glycosides from Scutellaria galericulata with anti-inflammatory activities. Phytochemistry Letters. 20. 151–154. 4 indexed citations
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Dai, Sheng‐Jun, et al.. (2016). New cytotoxic neo-clerodane diterpenoids from Scutellaria strigillosa. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 26(7). 1750–1753. 15 indexed citations
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Fang, Zhenhua, et al.. (2014). Postoperative Radiographic and Clinical Assessment of the Treatment of Posterior Tibial Plafond Fractures Using a Posterior Lateral Incisional Approach. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. 53(6). 678–682. 24 indexed citations
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Sun, Zhenxing, et al.. (2011). Effects of microsurgery for lipoma tethered cord syndrome: report of 611 cases. Zhonghua shenjing waike zazhi. 27(11). 1128–1131. 1 indexed citations
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Xie, Ming, et al.. (2011). Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath of the toe. Orthopaedic Surgery. 3(3). 211–215. 6 indexed citations
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Xiao, Kai. (2010). Microsurgery treatment for sacral cyst complicated with tethered cord syndrome. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Juan, Qiang Shen, Jincai Lu, et al.. (2009). Phenolic compounds from the leaves of Cyclocarya paliurus (Batal.) Ijinskaja and their inhibitory activity against PTP1B. Food Chemistry. 119(4). 1491–1496. 77 indexed citations
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Xiao, Kai. (1997). Studies on physiological mechanism of photosynthetic function senescence of different wheat species. Hebei Nongye Daxue xuebao. 1 indexed citations

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