Ranran Gao

2.1k total citations · 1 hit paper
70 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

Ranran Gao is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Ranran Gao has authored 70 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 45 papers in Molecular Biology, 16 papers in Pharmacology and 11 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in Ranran Gao's work include Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis (13 papers), Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (12 papers) and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies (6 papers). Ranran Gao is often cited by papers focused on Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis (13 papers), Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (12 papers) and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies (6 papers). Ranran Gao collaborates with scholars based in China, South Korea and United States. Ranran Gao's co-authors include Qian Liu, Chaoguang Tian, Jingen Li, Liangcai Lin, Junqi Zhao, Wenliang Sun, Jingyuan Song, Zhichao Xu, Xiangdong Pu and Yating Hu and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, New Phytologist and The Plant Journal.

In The Last Decade

Ranran Gao

62 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

Development of a genome-editing CRISPR/Cas9 system in the... 2017 2026 2020 2023 2017 100 200 300 400
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. Development of a genome-editing CRISPR/Cas9 system in thermophilic fungal Myceliophthora species and its application to hyper-cellulase production strain engineering
    2017 406 citations Ranran Gao 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
Ranran Gao China 16 716 263 260 174 95 70 1.2k
Xiaohui Xing China 22 518 0.7× 118 0.4× 643 2.5× 252 1.4× 62 0.7× 67 1.7k
Hyeon Jeong Kim South Korea 20 502 0.7× 97 0.4× 198 0.8× 101 0.6× 49 0.5× 87 1.1k
Yue Su China 19 477 0.7× 117 0.4× 397 1.5× 165 0.9× 38 0.4× 112 1.4k
Yueqi Wang China 32 1.4k 1.9× 409 1.6× 238 0.9× 72 0.4× 161 1.7× 149 3.1k
Leonardo Rios‐Solis United Kingdom 22 937 1.3× 301 1.1× 149 0.6× 229 1.3× 126 1.3× 59 1.4k
Cuiying Zhang China 28 1.3k 1.8× 588 2.2× 472 1.8× 110 0.6× 259 2.7× 159 2.6k
Tien Huynh Australia 18 310 0.4× 301 1.1× 562 2.2× 249 1.4× 60 0.6× 47 1.3k
Xing Yan China 28 1.3k 1.8× 411 1.6× 214 0.8× 199 1.1× 229 2.4× 71 2.0k
Qiaohui Zeng China 23 474 0.7× 242 0.9× 241 0.9× 54 0.3× 114 1.2× 63 1.7k

Countries citing papers authored by Ranran Gao

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ranran Gao

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ranran Gao

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ranran Gao. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ranran Gao based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Ranran Gao. Ranran Gao is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Han, Cong, Ranran Gao, Le Zhou, & Wei Li. (2025). The gut–kidney axis is regulated by astragaloside IV to inhibit cyclosporine A-induced nephrotoxicity. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 16. 1518481–1518481. 2 indexed citations
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Gao, Ranran, Yuhua Shi, Yan Liu, Ling Yuan, & Li Xiang. (2025). Medicinal Plant Stem Cells: Unlocking Potential in the Genomics Era. Engineering.
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Xu, Zhichao, et al.. (2025). Comprehensive characterization of volatile terpenoids and terpene synthases in Lanxangia tsaoko. PubMed. 5(1). 20–20. 3 indexed citations
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Lan, Wu, et al.. (2024). Characterization and expression analysis of the MADS-box gene family in Lonicera japonica reveals the role of LjMADS36 in flower coloration. Industrial Crops and Products. 219. 119122–119122. 1 indexed citations
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Wang, Sijia, Ya Tian, Ranran Gao, et al.. (2024). Metabolome and transcriptome association study reveals biosynthesis of specialized benzylisoquinoline alkaloids in Phellodendron amurense. Chinese Herbal Medicines. 17(1). 178–188. 5 indexed citations
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Li, Siqi, Yufang Li, Yanmin Hu, et al.. (2024). Construction of a high-efficiency GjCCD4a mutant and its application for de novo biosynthesis of five crocins in Escherichia coli. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 277. 133985–133985. 3 indexed citations
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Wu, Lan, Xiang Li, Ranran Gao, et al.. (2023). Promoter variations in DBR2-like affect artemisinin production in different chemotypes of Artemisia annua. Horticulture Research. 10(9). 5 indexed citations
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Wang, Ying, Siqi Li, Jing Sun, et al.. (2023). The Functional Characteristics and Soluble Expression of Saffron CsCCD2. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(20). 15090–15090. 6 indexed citations
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Yin, Qinggang, Ranran Gao, Lan Wu, et al.. (2023). Multi-omics reveal key enzymes involved in the formation of phenylpropanoid glucosides in Artemisia annua. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 201. 107795–107795. 4 indexed citations
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Wang, Wenting, Yuhua Shi, Qinggang Yin, et al.. (2023). Identification of Laportea bulbifera using the complete chloroplast genome as a potentially effective super-barcode. Journal of Applied Genetics. 64(2). 231–245. 4 indexed citations
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Gao, Ranran, et al.. (2022). Age Differences in Hazard Perception of Drivers: The Roles of Emotion. Frontiers in Psychology. 13. 867673–867673. 5 indexed citations
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Pu, Xiangdong, Zhen Li, Ya Tian, et al.. (2020). The honeysuckle genome provides insight into the molecular mechanism of carotenoid metabolism underlying dynamic flower coloration. New Phytologist. 227(3). 930–943. 94 indexed citations
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Xu, Zhichao, Ranran Gao, Xiangdong Pu, et al.. (2020). Comparative Genome Analysis of Scutellaria Baicalensis and Scutellaria Barbata Reveals the Evolution of Active Flavonoid Biosynthesis. Genomics Proteomics & Bioinformatics. 18(3). 230–240. 69 indexed citations
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Tian, Ya, Xiangdong Pu, Haoying Yu, et al.. (2020). Genome‐Wide Characterization and Analysis of bHLH Transcription Factors Related to Crocin Biosynthesis in Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (Rubiaceae). BioMed Research International. 2020(1). 2903861–2903861. 12 indexed citations
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Hu, Yating, Zhichao Xu, Ya Tian, et al.. (2020). Genome-wide identification and analysis of AP2/ERF transcription factors related to camptothecin biosynthesis in Camptotheca acuminata. Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. 18(8). 582–593. 18 indexed citations
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Gao, Ranran, et al.. (2018). Changes in Dietary Life and Health-Related Lifestyle by Stress Level in Chinese International Students in Korea. Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association. 24(1). 75–91. 5 indexed citations
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Chen, Yang, Chengguo Wang, Ranran Gao, & Bo Zhu. (2013). Research of the Preparation Technology for the SiC Whisker. Journal of Inorganic Materials. 28(7). 757. 1 indexed citations

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