Ming‐Fung Wu

1.1k total citations
20 papers, 853 citations indexed

About

Ming‐Fung Wu is a scholar working on Cognitive Neuroscience, Endocrine and Autonomic Systems and Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. According to data from OpenAlex, Ming‐Fung Wu has authored 20 papers receiving a total of 853 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 12 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience, 11 papers in Endocrine and Autonomic Systems and 6 papers in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. Recurrent topics in Ming‐Fung Wu's work include Sleep and Wakefulness Research (10 papers), Circadian rhythm and melatonin (6 papers) and Regulation of Appetite and Obesity (6 papers). Ming‐Fung Wu is often cited by papers focused on Sleep and Wakefulness Research (10 papers), Circadian rhythm and melatonin (6 papers) and Regulation of Appetite and Obesity (6 papers). Ming‐Fung Wu collaborates with scholars based in United States, Taiwan and Japan. Ming‐Fung Wu's co-authors include Jerome M. Siegel, Joshi John, Lisa Boehmer, Nigel T. Maidment, Hoa A. Lam, John Peever, Lyudmila I. Kiyashchenko, Boris Y. Mileykovskiy, R. L. McGregor and Donald J. Jenden and has published in prestigious journals such as Neuron, Journal of Neuroscience and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

Ming‐Fung Wu

20 papers receiving 832 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ming‐Fung Wu United States 16 631 488 391 177 97 20 853
Ivy V. Estabrooke United States 5 1.0k 1.6× 820 1.7× 605 1.5× 172 1.0× 58 0.6× 7 1.2k
Patricia Bonnavion United States 12 591 0.9× 525 1.1× 244 0.6× 268 1.5× 107 1.1× 18 892
Sawako Tabuchi Japan 9 629 1.0× 498 1.0× 324 0.8× 238 1.3× 94 1.0× 11 815
Stephen Thankachan United States 14 686 1.1× 431 0.9× 230 0.6× 352 2.0× 64 0.7× 22 845
Danièle Machard Canada 9 974 1.5× 845 1.7× 616 1.6× 183 1.0× 50 0.5× 9 1.1k
Theresa E. Bjorness United States 12 560 0.9× 340 0.7× 279 0.7× 249 1.4× 51 0.5× 18 829
Boris Y. Mileykovskiy United States 7 1.1k 1.7× 927 1.9× 678 1.7× 183 1.0× 48 0.5× 7 1.2k
Chenyan Ma United States 9 625 1.0× 260 0.5× 139 0.4× 410 2.3× 97 1.0× 9 828
Sonia Jego Canada 7 638 1.0× 489 1.0× 189 0.5× 268 1.5× 54 0.6× 7 784
Henna‐Kaisa Wigren Finland 15 317 0.5× 191 0.4× 181 0.5× 164 0.9× 70 0.7× 22 609

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ming‐Fung Wu

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, Thomas C. Thannickal, Songlin Li, et al.. (2023). Effects of sodium oxybate on hypocretin/orexin and locus coeruleus neurons. SLEEP. 46(9). 3 indexed citations
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McGregor, R. L., Ming‐Fung Wu, Brent Holmes, et al.. (2021). Hypocretin/Orexin Interactions with Norepinephrine Contribute to the Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome. Journal of Neuroscience. 42(2). 255–263. 16 indexed citations
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McGregor, R. L., Ling Shan, Ming‐Fung Wu, & Jerome M. Siegel. (2017). Diurnal fluctuation in the number of hypocretin/orexin and histamine producing: Implication for understanding and treating neuronal loss. PLoS ONE. 12(6). e0178573–e0178573. 39 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, Robert Nienhuis, Nigel T. Maidment, Hoa A. Lam, & Jerome M. Siegel. (2011). Role of the Hypocretin (Orexin) Receptor 2 (Hcrt-r2) in the Regulation of Hypocretin Level and Cataplexy. Journal of Neuroscience. 31(17). 6305–6310. 11 indexed citations
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John, Joshi, Ming‐Fung Wu, Nigel T. Maidment, et al.. (2004). Developmental changes in CSF hypocretin‐1 (orexin‐A) levels in normal and genetically narcoleptic Doberman pinschers. The Journal of Physiology. 560(2). 587–592. 22 indexed citations
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John, Joshi, Ming‐Fung Wu, Lisa Boehmer, & Jerome M. Siegel. (2004). Cataplexy-Active Neurons in the Hypothalamus. Neuron. 42(4). 619–634. 153 indexed citations
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John, Joshi, Ming‐Fung Wu, Tohru Kodama, & Jerome M. Siegel. (2003). Intravenously administered hypocretin-1 alters brain amino acid release: an in vivo microdialysis study in rats. The Journal of Physiology. 548(2). 557–562. 4 indexed citations
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Kiyashchenko, Lyudmila I., Boris Y. Mileykovskiy, Nigel T. Maidment, et al.. (2002). Release of Hypocretin (Orexin) during Waking and Sleep States. Journal of Neuroscience. 22(13). 5282–5286. 259 indexed citations
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Li, Chung‐Pin, et al.. (1994). Nasopharyngeal carcinoma with cardiac tamponade. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 15(4). 307–309. 29 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1993). Cholinergic mechanisms in startle and prepulse inhibition: Effects of the false cholinergic precursor N-aminodeanol.. Behavioral Neuroscience. 107(2). 306–316. 39 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1993). Cholinergic mechanisms in startle and prepulse inhibition: Effects of the false cholinergic precursor N-aminodeanol.. Behavioral Neuroscience. 107(2). 306–316. 30 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung & Jerome M. Siegel. (1990). Facilitation of the acoustic startle reflex by ponto-geniculo-occipital waves: effects of PCPA. Brain Research. 532(1-2). 237–241. 25 indexed citations
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Suzuki, Shinya S., J. M. Siegel, & Ming‐Fung Wu. (1989). Role of pontomedullary reticular formation neurons in horizontal head movements: an ibotenic acid lesion study in the cat. Brain Research. 484(1-2). 78–93. 17 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1985). cutaneous and auditory function in rats following methyl mercury poisoning. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 79(3). 377–388. 37 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1984). Startle reflex inhibition in the rat: Its persistence after extended repetition of the inhibitory stimulus.. Journal of Experimental Psychology Animal Behavior Processes. 10(2). 221–228. 12 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1984). Startle reflex inhibition in the rat: its persistence after extended repetition of the inhibitory stimulus.. PubMed. 10(2). 221–8. 16 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1981). Stroop interference: Hemispheric difference in Chinese speakers. Brain and Language. 13(2). 372–378. 29 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1981). Dose-response relationship between naloxone injections and intake of sucrose solution. Bulletin of the Psychonomic Society. 17(2). 101–103. 21 indexed citations
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Wu, Ming‐Fung, et al.. (1979). Naloxone reduces fluid consumption: Relationship of this effect to conditioned taste aversion and morphine dependence. Bulletin of the Psychonomic Society. 14(5). 323–325. 21 indexed citations

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