Qun Shen

11.5k total citations · 4 hit papers
277 papers, 8.2k citations indexed

About

Qun Shen is a scholar working on Nutrition and Dietetics, Molecular Biology and Food Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Qun Shen has authored 277 papers receiving a total of 8.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 75 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics, 74 papers in Molecular Biology and 54 papers in Food Science. Recurrent topics in Qun Shen's work include Food composition and properties (69 papers), Advanced X-ray Imaging Techniques (38 papers) and Proteins in Food Systems (26 papers). Qun Shen is often cited by papers focused on Food composition and properties (69 papers), Advanced X-ray Imaging Techniques (38 papers) and Proteins in Food Systems (26 papers). Qun Shen collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Egypt. Qun Shen's co-authors include Qing Zhang, Ahmed S.M. Saleh, Yong Xue, Dianzhi Hou, Jing Chen, Xiao Hu, Laraib Yousaf, Qingyu Zhao, Jihong Wu and Wenhao Li and has published in prestigious journals such as Physical Review Letters, Nature Communications and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Qun Shen

259 papers receiving 8.0k citations

Hit Papers

Millet Grains: Nutritional Quality, Processing, and Poten... 2013 2026 2017 2021 2013 2019 2024 2023 200 400 600
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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.

  1. Millet Grains: Nutritional Quality, Processing, and Potential Health Benefits
    2013 679 citations Qun Shen et al. profile →
  2. Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.): Bioactive Polyphenols, Polysaccharides, Peptides, and Health Benefits
    2019 293 citations Dianzhi Hou, Yong Xue et al. Nutrients profile →
  3. Exploration of the Muribaculaceae Family in the Gut Microbiota: Diversity, Metabolism, and Function
    2024 157 citations Yiqing Zhu, Borui Chen et al. Nutrients profile →
  4. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA): a comprehensive review of dietary sources, enrichment technologies, processing effects, health benefits, and its applications
    2023 85 citations Dianzhi Hou, Qun Shen 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
Qun Shen China 49 2.5k 2.5k 1.7k 1.7k 749 277 8.2k
Denis Roy Canada 53 2.4k 1.0× 4.2k 1.7× 4.8k 2.9× 602 0.4× 242 0.3× 246 10.0k
Qiang Yu China 62 3.1k 1.2× 4.1k 1.7× 2.9k 1.8× 3.7k 2.2× 93 0.1× 362 13.3k
Tsuyoshi Shirai Japan 37 374 0.1× 546 0.2× 2.5k 1.5× 764 0.5× 320 0.4× 238 5.5k
Igor Polikarpov Brazil 52 986 0.4× 878 0.4× 5.1k 3.1× 1.3k 0.8× 72 0.1× 333 10.5k
Paula Bourke Ireland 61 449 0.2× 3.2k 1.3× 2.0k 1.2× 2.0k 1.2× 58 0.1× 188 12.2k
Yoshikazu Tanaka Japan 66 488 0.2× 932 0.4× 11.1k 6.6× 4.0k 2.4× 126 0.2× 421 16.1k
John van Duynhoven Netherlands 48 953 0.4× 1.6k 0.6× 3.3k 2.0× 482 0.3× 24 0.0× 191 7.9k
Steen Honoré Hansen Denmark 54 363 0.1× 576 0.2× 2.3k 1.4× 693 0.4× 70 0.1× 336 10.4k
Peter Langguth Germany 50 355 0.1× 560 0.2× 2.2k 1.3× 226 0.1× 107 0.1× 271 9.1k
José L. F. C. Lima Portugal 55 629 0.2× 1.4k 0.6× 3.6k 2.2× 914 0.6× 32 0.0× 495 15.4k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Qun Shen

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Qun Shen

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All Works

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Zhang, Xilu, Yongxia Fu, Han Wang, et al.. (2025). Possible role of Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide in modulating in vitro digestion of potato starch digesta. Food Chemistry X. 29. 102759–102759. 1 indexed citations
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Zhu, Yiqing, Ruiyang Yin, Yiyun Zhang, et al.. (2025). Foxtail millet oil alleviates high-fat diet-induced obesity in mice by targeting AMPK-PPAR pathway and regulating gut microbiota. Food Bioscience. 68. 106457–106457.
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Li, Lina, Langjun Cui, Xiaoyun Zhao, et al.. (2025). Bx7 and By8 glutenin subunits dictate freeze-thaw stability in Chinese steam bun dough: Molecular basis across wheat cultivars. Food Hydrocolloids. 172. 112003–112003.
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Li, Xiaoyi, Hui Feng, Qian Ni, et al.. (2024). Flavonoids from Liriodendron chinense Leaves Alleviate Oxidative Activity in Vitro and D-galactose-induced Brain Injury via AMPK/SIRT1 Pathway in Vivo. Industrial Crops and Products. 213. 118404–118404. 3 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yiyun, Yiqing Zhu, Zijian Dai, et al.. (2024). Mining Bovine Milk Proteins for DPP-4 Inhibitory Peptides Using Machine Learning and Virtual Proteolysis. Research. 7. 391–391. 11 indexed citations
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Zhu, Yiqing, Borui Chen, Xinyu Zhang, et al.. (2024). Exploration of the Muribaculaceae Family in the Gut Microbiota: Diversity, Metabolism, and Function. Nutrients. 16(16). 2660–2660. 157 indexed citations breakdown →
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Wang, Han, Qingyu Zhao, Yongxia Fu, et al.. (2023). Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat diet/streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice through gut microbiota modulation. Food Bioscience. 53. 102797–102797. 4 indexed citations
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Li, Siqi, Chao Wang, Xinyu Zhang, et al.. (2023). Effect of structural characteristics of resistant starch prepared by various methods on microbial community and fermentative products. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 254(Pt 1). 127725–127725. 7 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhuxian, Yi Hu, Yufan Wu, et al.. (2023). Topical drug delivery of licorice flavonoids and their structure-affinity relationship with the porcine skin. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 91. 105251–105251. 2 indexed citations
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Wang, Zhuxian, Yi Hu, Yaqi Xue, et al.. (2023). 4′-OH as the Action Site of Lipids and MRP1 for Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Flavonoids. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 15(11). 14884–14900. 9 indexed citations
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Dai, Zijian, Qingyu Zhao, Yiyun Zhang, et al.. (2022). Capsaicin Ameliorates High-Fat Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis in ApoE−/− Mice via Remodeling Gut Microbiota. Nutrients. 14(20). 4334–4334. 33 indexed citations
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Ren, Xin, Zenglong Chen, Dianzhi Hou, et al.. (2021). Foxtail Millet Improves Blood Glucose Metabolism in Diabetic Rats through PI3K/AKT and NF-κB Signaling Pathways Mediated by Gut Microbiota. Nutrients. 13(6). 1837–1837. 32 indexed citations
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Ren, Xin, Ruiyang Yin, Dianzhi Hou, et al.. (2018). The Glucose-Lowering Effect of Foxtail Millet in Subjects with Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A Self-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients. 10(10). 1509–1509. 51 indexed citations
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Shen, Qun & Jing Lu. (2017). Clinical Observation of Acupuncture-moxibustion for Endometriosis. Shanghai zhenjiu zazhi. 711–714. 1 indexed citations
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Shen, Qun. (2011). The Effects of Four Hydrocolloids on Wheat Starch,Gluten Protein Properties and Noodle Quality. Shipin yanjiu yu kaifa. 1 indexed citations
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Shen, Qun. (2008). Effects of metal ion on physicochemical properties of mung bean starch by sedimentation. Food Science and Technology International. 1 indexed citations

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