Lin Zhang

56.9k total citations · 9 hit papers
811 papers, 34.4k citations indexed

About

Lin Zhang is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Oncology and Cancer Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Lin Zhang has authored 811 papers receiving a total of 34.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 416 papers in Molecular Biology, 195 papers in Oncology and 140 papers in Cancer Research. Recurrent topics in Lin Zhang's work include Cancer-related Molecular Pathways (75 papers), RNA modifications and cancer (67 papers) and Cell death mechanisms and regulation (57 papers). Lin Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Cancer-related Molecular Pathways (75 papers), RNA modifications and cancer (67 papers) and Cell death mechanisms and regulation (57 papers). Lin Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and France. Lin Zhang's co-authors include Jian Yu, Kenneth W. Kinzler, Bert Vogelstein, Victor E. Velculescu, Paul M. Hwang, Wei Zhou, Norman Arnheim, Kornélia Polyák, Ben Ho Park and Ralph H. Hruban and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Cell and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Lin Zhang

768 papers receiving 33.8k citations

Hit Papers

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression 1992 2026 2003 2014 1995 2001 1997 1997 2000 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k 2.5k
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. Serial Analysis of Gene Expression
    1995 2.7k citations Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  2. PUMA Induces the Rapid Apoptosis of Colorectal Cancer Cells
    2001 1.0k citations Jian Yu, Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  3. Is a p53-Regulated Inhibitor of G2/M Progression
    1997 1.0k citations Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  4. Gene Expression Profiles in Normal and Cancer Cells
    1997 1.0k citations Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  5. Role of BAX in the Apoptotic Response to Anticancer Agents
    2000 757 citations Lin Zhang, Jian Yu et al. profile →
  6. Characterization of the Yeast Transcriptome
    1997 752 citations Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  7. The Tumor Suppressor p53 Limits Ferroptosis by Blocking DPP4 Activity
    2017 737 citations Xinxin Song, Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  8. Whole genome amplification from a single cell: implications for genetic analysis.
    1992 719 citations Lin Zhang et al. profile →
  9. Fragile X Premutation Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome: Molecular, Clinical, and Neuroimaging Correlates
    2003 556 citations Lin Zhang et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Lin Zhang China 84 21.4k 7.8k 6.5k 3.5k 3.4k 811 34.4k
Wěi Li China 90 18.3k 0.9× 10.0k 1.3× 6.6k 1.0× 3.3k 0.9× 3.1k 0.9× 1.4k 44.8k
Antonio Giordano United States 90 19.5k 0.9× 13.8k 1.8× 6.3k 1.0× 3.0k 0.9× 2.4k 0.7× 874 36.6k
Hiroyuki Aburatani Japan 98 24.4k 1.1× 8.4k 1.1× 7.6k 1.2× 3.6k 1.0× 4.0k 1.2× 531 38.1k
Amanda G. Paulovich United States 40 26.0k 1.2× 7.0k 0.9× 8.3k 1.3× 3.3k 0.9× 6.3k 1.8× 87 40.1k
Gerry Melino Italy 97 22.1k 1.0× 11.0k 1.4× 7.1k 1.1× 2.4k 0.7× 3.5k 1.0× 625 36.9k
Michael A. Gillette United States 26 25.8k 1.2× 6.5k 0.8× 8.4k 1.3× 3.1k 0.9× 6.1k 1.8× 45 40.3k
Qing‐Yu He China 56 21.6k 1.0× 5.3k 0.7× 7.5k 1.2× 2.6k 0.7× 5.3k 1.5× 397 39.0k
Jian Zhang China 79 15.5k 0.7× 6.7k 0.9× 7.5k 1.2× 1.9k 0.5× 5.0k 1.5× 1.3k 32.7k
William E. Grizzle United States 82 14.1k 0.7× 6.3k 0.8× 6.4k 1.0× 2.2k 0.6× 3.9k 1.1× 499 26.2k
Robert J. Coffey United States 98 16.7k 0.8× 7.8k 1.0× 6.4k 1.0× 3.3k 0.9× 2.8k 0.8× 416 34.1k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lin Zhang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lin Zhang

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lee, Young‐Sun, et al.. (2025). Mcl‐1 is a Gatekeeper Molecule to Regulate the Crosstalk Between Ferroptotic Agent‐Induced ER Stress and TRAIL‐Induced Apoptosis. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 126(1). e30681–e30681. 1 indexed citations
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Laili, Yuanjun, et al.. (2024). A triple population adaptive differential evolution. Information Sciences. 688. 121401–121401. 3 indexed citations
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Zhang, Lin, et al.. (2024). Rutin alleviates Pb-induced oxidative stress, inflammation and cell death via activating Nrf2/ARE system in SH-SY5Y cells. NeuroToxicology. 104. 1–10. 13 indexed citations
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Zhang, Qun, Xiaoxiao Wang, Fen Li, et al.. (2024). Cell-free Nucleic Acid as Promising Diagnostic Biomarkers for Gastric Cancer: a Systematic Review. Journal of Cancer. 15(10). 2900–2912.
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Chen, Lingji, et al.. (2024). Prenatal diagnosis of fetal skeletal anomalies via whole-exome sequencing in a tertiary referral center. Scientific Reports. 14(1). 27371–27371. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Wenzhi, et al.. (2024). The value of histopathologic examination and Xpert (MTB/RIF) assay in diagnosis of cervical lymph node tuberculosis after coarse needle biopsy guided by CEUS: a retrospective analysis of 612 cases. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. 43(10). 1951–1957. 1 indexed citations
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Leibowitz, Brian J., et al.. (2023). Targeting Myc-driven stress addiction in colorectal cancer. Drug Resistance Updates. 69. 100963–100963. 28 indexed citations
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Wang, Lulu, Yan V. Sun, Ruihao Zhang, et al.. (2023). Enhancement of hemostatic properties of Cyclotella cryptica frustule through genetic manipulation. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 16(1). 136–136. 4 indexed citations
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Zhang, Bo, Yingxi Zhao, Limin Huang, et al.. (2021). Maternal experience of intermittent kangaroo mother care for late preterm infants: a mixed-methods study in four postnatal wards in China. BMJ Open. 11(9). e050221–e050221. 3 indexed citations
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Xie, Wanmu, Lin Zhang, Wei Luo, et al.. (2020). AKT2 regulates endothelial-mediated coagulation homeostasis and promotes intrathrombotic recanalization and thrombus resolution in a mouse model of venous thrombosis. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis. 50(1). 98–111. 6 indexed citations
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Tong, Jingshan, Shuai Tan, Zaneta Nikolovska‐Coleska, et al.. (2017). FBW7 -Dependent Mcl-1 Degradation Mediates the Anticancer Effect of Hsp90 Inhibitors. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 16(9). 1979–1988. 43 indexed citations
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Zheng, Xingnan, Kan He, Lin Zhang, & Jian Yu. (2013). Crizotinib Induces PUMA-Dependent Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cells. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 12(5). 777–786. 27 indexed citations
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Livesey, Kristen M., Rui Kang, Philip Vernon, et al.. (2012). p53/HMGB1 Complexes Regulate Autophagy and Apoptosis. Cancer Research. 72(8). 1996–2005. 220 indexed citations
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Yang, Xu, Lanping Zhou, Jing Huang, et al.. (2011). Role of Smac in Determining the Chemotherapeutic Response of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Clinical Cancer Research. 17(16). 5412–5422. 31 indexed citations
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Sun, Quanhong, Xingnan Zheng, Lin Zhang, & Jian Yu. (2011). Smac Modulates Chemosensitivity in Head and Neck Cancer Cells through the Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathway. Clinical Cancer Research. 17(8). 2361–2372. 20 indexed citations
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Li, Hua, Peng Wang, Quanhong Sun, et al.. (2011). Following Cytochrome c Release, Autophagy Is Inhibited during Chemotherapy-Induced Apoptosis by Caspase 8–Mediated Cleavage of Beclin 1. Cancer Research. 71(10). 3625–3634. 129 indexed citations
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Dudgeon, Crissy, Ellen X. Sun, Rui Peng, et al.. (2010). PUMA Induction by FoxO3a Mediates the Anticancer Activities of the Broad-Range Kinase Inhibitor UCN-01. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 9(11). 2893–2902. 54 indexed citations
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Yue, Wen, Quanhong Sun, Rodney J. Landreneau, et al.. (2009). Fibulin-5 Suppresses Lung Cancer Invasion by Inhibiting Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Expression. Cancer Research. 69(15). 6339–6346. 85 indexed citations
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Zhang, Hongwei, Lin Zhang, C. H. Cheng, & Jiajun Du. (2005). [The clinical significance of vascular endothelial growth factor and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression in non-small cell lung cancer].. PubMed. 43(6). 354–7. 3 indexed citations

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