Qixiao Zhai

10.9k total citations · 3 hit papers
238 papers, 8.1k citations indexed

About

Qixiao Zhai is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Food Science and Nutrition and Dietetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Qixiao Zhai has authored 238 papers receiving a total of 8.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 159 papers in Molecular Biology, 109 papers in Food Science and 68 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics. Recurrent topics in Qixiao Zhai's work include Gut microbiota and health (134 papers), Probiotics and Fermented Foods (107 papers) and Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology (25 papers). Qixiao Zhai is often cited by papers focused on Gut microbiota and health (134 papers), Probiotics and Fermented Foods (107 papers) and Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology (25 papers). Qixiao Zhai collaborates with scholars based in China, United Kingdom and United States. Qixiao Zhai's co-authors include Wei Chen, Hao Zhang, Fengwei Tian, Leilei Yu, Jianxin Zhao, Jianxin Zhao, Arjan Narbad, Wei Chen, Yue Xiao and Saisai Feng and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and The Science of The Total Environment.

In The Last Decade

Qixiao Zhai

231 papers receiving 7.9k 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.

A next generation probiotic, Akkermansia muciniphila

2018 323 citations Qixiao Zhai, Arjan Narbad et al. profile →
Surface components and metabolites of probiotics for regulation of intestinal epithelial barrier

2020 310 citations Fengwei Tian, Jianxin Zhao et al. profile →
Probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum HNU082) Supplementation Relieves Ulcerative Colitis by Affecting Intestinal Barrier Functions, Immunity-Related Gene Expression, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolic Pathways in Mice

2022 134 citations Chengcheng Zhang, Qixiao Zhai et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Qixiao Zhai China	48	4.4k	2.3k	1.6k	1.2k	971	238	8.1k
Fengwei Tian China	47	4.1k 0.9×	3.0k 1.3×	1.9k 1.2×	892 0.7×	905 0.9×	270	8.0k
Gang Wang China	47	5.0k 1.2×	1.8k 0.8×	1.1k 0.7×	500 0.4×	1.8k 1.9×	209	8.1k
Arjan Narbad United Kingdom	56	5.7k 1.3×	3.5k 1.5×	1.9k 1.2×	521 0.4×	1.1k 1.1×	189	11.0k
Jianxin Zhao China	58	7.2k 1.6×	4.3k 1.9×	2.4k 1.5×	407 0.3×	1.8k 1.9×	447	12.4k
Jianxin Zhao China	39	4.0k 0.9×	1.7k 0.7×	1.1k 0.7×	373 0.3×	1.2k 1.3×	222	6.3k
Fazheng Ren China	56	3.4k 0.8×	3.6k 1.6×	2.6k 1.6×	411 0.3×	632 0.7×	314	9.8k
Xi Ma China	55	6.5k 1.5×	1.7k 0.7×	1.3k 0.8×	246 0.2×	2.0k 2.0×	215	12.3k
Zhiqing Huang China	57	7.3k 1.7×	1.0k 0.4×	1.3k 0.8×	562 0.5×	1.7k 1.7×	456	13.3k
Wei Wang China	47	2.9k 0.7×	908 0.4×	949 0.6×	340 0.3×	757 0.8×	353	7.6k

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Xia, Yuxuan, Xing Jin, Zi Ye, et al.. (2025). Latilactobacillus sakei CCFM1267 enhances fermentation and probiotic properties in fermented milk: A focus on metabolomics and physicochemical analysis. Food Bioscience. 65. 106154–106154. 2 indexed citations

Ye, Zi, Chengcheng Zhang, Min Guo, et al.. (2025). The formation mechanism of volatile and nonvolatile flavor substances in sourdough based on genomics and metabolomics. Food Chemistry. 476. 143283–143283. 5 indexed citations

Chen, Feng, Leilei Yu, Chengcheng Zhang, et al.. (2025). The mechanisms of lead resistance in Lactiplantibacillus plantarum: Insights from proteomics and metabolomics analyses. Chemosphere. 378. 144399–144399.

Zhang, Tong, Qiyi Chen, Lianmin Chen, et al.. (2024). CGMP Consortium: A Multicenter, Longitudinal Clinical Trial Plan for Constipation Multi-Omics and Precision Micro-Ecological Intervention Strategies. Engineering. 43. 17–21.

Gao, Xiaoxiang, Yuxuan Xia, Leilei Yu, et al.. (2024). Exploring the physicochemical, structural, metabolic, and flavor compounds of Limosilactobacillus fermentum in fermented yogurt through comparative genomics. Food Chemistry. 465(Pt 1). 142000–142000. 8 indexed citations

Yu, Leilei, Chengcheng Zhang, Jianxing Zhao, et al.. (2024). Exploring Core fermentation microorganisms, flavor compounds, and metabolic pathways in fermented Rice and wheat foods. Food Chemistry. 463(Pt 1). 141019–141019. 17 indexed citations

Yan, Shikai, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, et al.. (2024). Metabolomic analysis reveals Ligilactobacillus salivarius CCFM 1266 fermentation improves dairy product quality. Food Research International. 188. 114309–114309. 10 indexed citations

Gao, Xiaoxiang, Fusheng Xu, Leilei Yu, et al.. (2023). CAZymes-associated method to explore glycans that mitigate DSS-induced colitis via targeting Bacteroides cellulosilyticus. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 258(Pt 1). 128694–128694. 8 indexed citations

Yu, Leilei, Zi Ye, Qixiao Zhai, et al.. (2023). Responses of the colonic microbiota and metabolites during fermentation of alginate oligosaccharides in normal individuals: An in vitro and in vivo study. Food Bioscience. 52. 102413–102413. 4 indexed citations

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Cen, Shi, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, et al.. (2021). Niche-Specific Adaptive Evolution of Lactobacillus plantarum Strains Isolated From Human Feces and Paocai. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 10. 615876–615876. 18 indexed citations

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Zhang, Chengcheng, Jinchi Jiang, Chen Wang, et al.. (2021). Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of the effects of probiotics on type 2 diabetes in adults. Clinical Nutrition. 41(2). 365–373. 50 indexed citations

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Zhu, Jiamin, Leilei Yu, Fengwei Tian, et al.. (2021). Protective Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8610 against Acute Toxicity Caused by Different Food-Derived Forms of Cadmium in Mice. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(20). 11045–11045. 20 indexed citations

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Yu, Leilei, Nanzhen Qiao, Shumin Wang, et al.. (2020). The characteristics of patulin detoxification by Lactobacillus plantarum 13M5. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 146. 111787–111787. 33 indexed citations

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Luo, Yanhong, Yue Xiao, Jianxin Zhao, et al.. (2020). The role of mucin and oligosaccharides via cross-feeding activities by Bifidobacterium: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 167. 1329–1337. 33 indexed citations

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Zhai, Qixiao, Yang Liu, Chen Wang, et al.. (2019). Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8661 modulates bile acid enterohepatic circulation and increases lead excretion in mice. Food & Function. 10(3). 1455–1464. 71 indexed citations

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Tan, Huizi, Chen Wang, Qingsong Zhang, et al.. (2019). Preliminary safety assessment of a new Bacteroides fragilis isolate. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 135. 110934–110934. 15 indexed citations

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Shi, Ying, Jianxin Zhao, Lee Kellingray, et al.. (2018). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of Lactobacillus strains and comparative genomic analysis of Lactobacillus plantarum CGMCC12436 reveal candidates of colonise-related genes. Food Research International. 119. 813–821. 14 indexed citations

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Zhai, Qixiao, Yue Xiao, Jian‐xin Zhao, et al.. (2017). Identification of key proteins and pathways in cadmium tolerance of Lactobacillus plantarum strains by proteomic analysis. Scientific Reports. 7(1). 1182–1182. 52 indexed citations

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Zhai, Qixiao, Gang Wang, Jian‐xin Zhao, et al.. (2014). Protective Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8610 against Chronic Cadmium Toxicity in Mice Indicate Routes of Protection besides Intestinal Sequestration. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 80(13). 4063–4071. 114 indexed citations

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Zhai, Qixiao, Gang Wang, Jianxin Zhao, et al.. (2012). Protective Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8610 against Acute Cadmium Toxicity in Mice. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 79(5). 1508–1515. 170 indexed citations

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