Ning Li

34.0k total citations · 6 hit papers
982 papers, 22.8k citations indexed

About

Ning Li is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Immunology. According to data from OpenAlex, Ning Li has authored 982 papers receiving a total of 22.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 492 papers in Molecular Biology, 132 papers in Plant Science and 106 papers in Immunology. Recurrent topics in Ning Li's work include Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (122 papers), Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (66 papers) and MicroRNA in disease regulation (44 papers). Ning Li is often cited by papers focused on Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (122 papers), Phytochemistry and Biological Activities (66 papers) and MicroRNA in disease regulation (44 papers). Ning Li collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Japan. Ning Li's co-authors include André E. Nel, Terry D. Oberley, Jieshou Li, Meiying Wang, John R. Froines, Chandan Misra, Arthur Cho, Constantinos Sioutas, Joan M. Sempf and Debra A. Schmitz and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of the American Chemical Society.

In The Last Decade

Ning Li

931 papers receiving 22.4k 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.

Ultrafine particulate pollutants induce oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage.

2003 1.7k citations Ning Li et al. profile →
Network pharmacology, a promising approach to reveal the pharmacology mechanism of Chinese medicine formula

2023 471 citations Ning Li et al. profile →
STING-IRF3 contributes to lipopolysaccharide-induced cardiac dysfunction, inflammation, apoptosis and pyroptosis by activating NLRP3

2019 456 citations Ning Li et al. profile →
Altered metabolism in cancer: insights into energy pathways and therapeutic targets

2024 161 citations Muhammad Tufail, Canhua Jiang et al. Molecular Cancer profile →
Immune evasion in cancer: mechanisms and cutting-edge therapeutic approaches

2025 26 citations Muhammad Tufail, Canhua Jiang et al. profile →
Tumor dormancy and relapse: understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer recurrence

2025 16 citations Muhammad Tufail, Canhua Jiang et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
Ning Li	10.4k	2.5k	2.5k	2.2k	1.6k	982	22.8k
Steven R. Tannenbaum	10.3k 1.0×	3.3k 1.3×	2.3k 0.9×	2.7k 1.3×	2.1k 1.3×	362	30.1k
Jianguo Xia	17.4k 1.7×	2.8k 1.1×	3.2k 1.3×	1.8k 0.9×	1.1k 0.7×	145	29.8k
Kôji Uchida	15.7k 1.5×	2.4k 1.0×	1.7k 0.7×	2.3k 1.1×	905 0.6×	543	33.2k
Yan Zhang	10.4k 1.0×	1.4k 0.6×	4.3k 1.7×	1.7k 0.8×	1.4k 0.9×	1.3k	28.0k
Henry Jay Forman	13.5k 1.3×	1.6k 0.6×	1.4k 0.6×	2.8k 1.3×	2.0k 1.2×	286	27.3k
Ken Itoh	26.8k 2.6×	2.1k 0.8×	2.3k 0.9×	2.9k 1.3×	1.7k 1.1×	250	34.0k
Jia Wang	7.7k 0.7×	2.0k 0.8×	2.2k 0.9×	1.5k 0.7×	700 0.4×	1.0k	19.8k
David A. Wink	10.1k 1.0×	2.9k 1.2×	1.8k 0.7×	4.4k 2.0×	752 0.5×	355	35.8k
Kelvin J.A. Davies	20.6k 2.0×	1.5k 0.6×	1.9k 0.8×	2.0k 0.9×	1.4k 0.9×	266	38.2k
Ronald P. Mason	12.4k 1.2×	1.3k 0.5×	1.5k 0.6×	1.8k 0.8×	1.9k 1.1×	659	33.3k

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Yu, Hong‐Ren, Zhibo Wen, Zhihui Hou, et al.. (2025). Diagnostic performance of deep learning-based coronary computed tomography angiography in detecting coronary artery stenosis. The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging. 41(5). 979–989.

Zhang, Mengdi, Yuanyuan Lei, Tao Yang, et al.. (2025). Dual inhibition of hepatic ACLY and ACSS2: A synergistic approach to combat NAFLD through lipogenesis reduction and mitochondrial enhancement. Pharmacological Research. 215. 107706–107706. 1 indexed citations

Zhang, Yanping, Yingjie Wang, Yan Mi, et al.. (2024). Sesquiterpenes from Wikstroemia lungtzeensis with anti-neuroinflammatory effects. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research. 27(12). 1758–1765.

Chen, Gang, Yang Yu, Guangxu Li, et al.. (2024). Comparative analysis of PD-L1 expression and molecular alterations in primary versus metastatic lung adenocarcinoma: a real-world study in China. Frontiers in Oncology. 14. 1393686–1393686.

Tufail, Muhammad, Canhua Jiang, & Ning Li. (2024). Altered metabolism in cancer: insights into energy pathways and therapeutic targets. Molecular Cancer. 23(1). 203–203. 161 indexed citations breakdown →

Ling, Shengjie, et al.. (2024). Four heterozygous de novo variants in ASXL3 identified with Bainbridge–Ropers syndrome and further dissecting published genotype–phenotype spectrum. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 18. 1456433–1456433. 1 indexed citations

Li, Ning, et al.. (2024). Diagnosis of human angiostrongyliasis in a case of hydrocephalus using next-generation sequencing: a case report and literature review. BMC Neurology. 24(1). 281–281. 1 indexed citations

Li, Ning, Xiong Li, Lipeng Tang, et al.. (2024). Yinxieling decoction ameliorates psoriasis by regulating the differentiation and functions of Langerhans cells via the TGF‐β1/PU.1/IL‐23 signal axis. Cell Biochemistry and Function. 42(2). e3977–e3977. 5 indexed citations

Sheng, Yuqi, Haina Qi, Ning Li, et al.. (2024). Electrospinning of fluorescent-magnetic-conductive tri-functional nanofibrous yarns. Surfaces and Interfaces. 51. 104669–104669. 1 indexed citations

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Li, Ning, et al.. (2024). The progress of research based on methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation technology: A review. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 85. 865–880. 13 indexed citations

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Huang, Lijun, et al.. (2024). Development of indirect somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration system with immature embryos of the cultivated traditional Chinese medicinal herb Polygonatum cyrtonema. Industrial Crops and Products. 214. 118557–118557. 8 indexed citations

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Su, Xiaoping, et al.. (2024). Structural parameters and molecular model of Shendong subbituminous coal. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. 76. 124–134. 3 indexed citations

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Su, Fuhong, Laurence Dewachter, Yong Wang, et al.. (2023). Neutralization of extracellular histones by sodium-Β-O-methyl cellobioside sulfate in septic shock. Critical Care. 27(1). 458–458. 5 indexed citations

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Song, Congkuan, et al.. (2023). The critical role of γ-secretase and its inhibitors in cancer and cancer therapeutics. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 19(16). 5089–5103. 15 indexed citations

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Li, Donghang, Wei Wang, Congkuan Song, et al.. (2023). Eriocitrin attenuates sepsis-induced acute lung injury in mice by regulating MKP1/MAPK pathway mediated-glycolysis. International Immunopharmacology. 118. 110021–110021. 28 indexed citations

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Wang, Jing, Yan Ma, Xianqing Huang, et al.. (2022). Changes in physio‐biochemical metabolism, phenolics and antioxidant capacity of different Chinese pea varieties during germination. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. 58(1). 167–180. 9 indexed citations

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Zhang, Jie, et al.. (2021). Ginkgo biloba extract 761 reduces vascular permeability of the ovary and improves the symptom of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a rat model. Gynecological Endocrinology. 38(2). 170–175. 2 indexed citations

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Cui, Jiujie, Zhuqing Zhou, Haiyan Yang, et al.. (2019). MST1 Suppresses Pancreatic Cancer Progression via ROS-Induced Pyroptosis. Molecular Cancer Research. 17(6). 1316–1325. 101 indexed citations

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Li, Ning, et al.. (2017). MicroRNA‐488‐3p sensitizes malignant melanoma cells to cisplatin by targeting PRKDC. Cell Biology International. 41(6). 622–629. 19 indexed citations

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Guo, Yong, Zhaoli Chen, Liang Zhang, et al.. (2008). Distinctive MicroRNA Profiles Relating to Patient Survival in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancer Research. 68(1). 26–33. 290 indexed citations

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