Ren‐You Gan

24.8k total citations · 17 hit papers
256 papers, 18.3k citations indexed

About

Ren‐You Gan is a scholar working on Food Science, Biochemistry and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Ren‐You Gan has authored 256 papers receiving a total of 18.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 106 papers in Food Science, 82 papers in Biochemistry and 79 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in Ren‐You Gan's work include Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (81 papers), Tea Polyphenols and Effects (43 papers) and Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls (37 papers). Ren‐You Gan is often cited by papers focused on Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (81 papers), Tea Polyphenols and Effects (43 papers) and Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls (37 papers). Ren‐You Gan collaborates with scholars based in China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Ren‐You Gan's co-authors include Hua‐Bin Li, Harold Corke, Ding‐Tao Wu, Ao Shang, Cai‐Ning Zhao, Sha Li, Xiao Meng, Dan-Dan Zhou, Xiang‐Rong Xu and Dong-ping Xu and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Hazardous Materials and Langmuir.

In The Last Decade

Ren‐You Gan

253 papers receiving 17.8k citations

Hit Papers

Antioxidant Phytochemicals for the Prevention and Treatme... 2011 2026 2016 2021 2015 2019 2015 2011 2019 250 500 750
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. Antioxidant Phytochemicals for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases
    2015 962 citations Ren‐You Gan, Hua‐Bin Li et al. profile →
  2. Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)
    2019 900 citations Ren‐You Gan, Harold Corke et al. Foods profile →
  3. Impacts of Gut Bacteria on Human Health and Diseases
    2015 715 citations Ren‐You Gan, Hua‐Bin Li et al. profile →
  4. Antioxidant capacities and total phenolic contents of 62 fruits
    2011 593 citations Ren‐You Gan, Hua‐Bin Li et al. Food Chemistry profile →
  5. Bioactive Compounds and Biological Functions of Garlic (Allium sativum L.)
    2019 575 citations Ao Shang, Ren‐You Gan et al. Foods profile →
  6. Absorption, metabolism, anti-cancer effect and molecular targets of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG): An updated review
    2016 342 citations Ren‐You Gan, Hua‐Bin Li et al. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition profile →
  7. Effects and Mechanisms of Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics on Metabolic Diseases Targeting Gut Microbiota: A Narrative Review
    2021 291 citations Hangyu Li, Dan-Dan Zhou et al. profile →
  8. Health Functions and Related Molecular Mechanisms of Tea Components: An Update Review
    2019 288 citations Ren‐You Gan, Cai‐Ning Zhao et al. profile →
  9. Health Benefits and Molecular Mechanisms of Resveratrol: A Narrative Review
    2020 271 citations Cai‐Ning Zhao, Ren‐You Gan et al. Foods profile →
  10. Health Benefits and Side Effects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids
    2022 256 citations Ruo-Gu Xiong, Dan-Dan Zhou et al. Foods profile →
  11. Tannins as an alternative to antibiotics
    2020 242 citations Qiong‐Qiong Yang, Hua‐Bin Li et al. Food Bioscience profile →
  12. The health benefits, functional properties, modifications, and applications of pea ( Pisum sativum L.) protein: Current status, challenges, and perspectives
    2020 237 citations Harold Corke, Ren‐You Gan et al. profile →
  13. Effects and Mechanisms of Resveratrol on Aging and Age‐Related Diseases
    2021 235 citations Dan-Dan Zhou, Min Luo et al. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity profile →
  14. Phenolic Profiles and Antioxidant Activities of 30 Tea Infusions from Green, Black, Oolong, White, Yellow and Dark Teas
    2019 235 citations Cai‐Ning Zhao, Ren‐You Gan et al. Antioxidants profile →
  15. State-of-the-art review of dark tea: From chemistry to health benefits
    2021 183 citations Hongyan Liu, Ding‐Tao Wu et al. profile →
  16. The Role of Gut Microbiota in Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Disorders as Well as the Protective Effects of Dietary Components
    2023 127 citations Ruo-Gu Xiong, Dan-Dan Zhou et al. profile →
  17. Chemical structures, extraction and analysis technologies, and bioactivities of edible fungal polysaccharides from Poria cocos: An updated review
    2024 46 citations Ren‐You Gan et al. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ren‐You Gan China 74 5.4k 5.3k 4.9k 3.8k 2.6k 256 18.3k
Baojun Xu China 69 5.0k 0.9× 4.5k 0.8× 5.2k 1.1× 3.3k 0.9× 3.6k 1.4× 409 16.9k
Hua‐Bin Li China 83 5.3k 1.0× 7.9k 1.5× 5.5k 1.1× 6.2k 1.6× 2.1k 0.8× 280 26.1k
Maria Daglia Italy 69 4.3k 0.8× 6.2k 1.2× 4.3k 0.9× 3.5k 0.9× 1.4k 0.5× 314 19.4k
Xiaoxiong Zeng China 75 5.5k 1.0× 5.0k 0.9× 5.0k 1.0× 2.2k 0.6× 2.8k 1.1× 253 15.5k
Elvira González de Mejı́a United States 72 4.6k 0.9× 6.4k 1.2× 3.6k 0.7× 3.2k 0.8× 2.5k 0.9× 314 16.0k
Jianbo Xiao China 90 6.2k 1.1× 10.7k 2.0× 6.5k 1.3× 6.0k 1.6× 3.3k 1.3× 640 29.8k
Mingfu Wang China 68 3.3k 0.6× 5.2k 1.0× 3.3k 0.7× 3.6k 1.0× 2.1k 0.8× 452 16.2k
Rong Tsao Canada 64 5.4k 1.0× 4.5k 0.8× 5.5k 1.1× 5.7k 1.5× 2.7k 1.0× 226 16.3k
Daniele Del Rio Italy 71 3.7k 0.7× 5.0k 0.9× 3.4k 0.7× 7.2k 1.9× 4.2k 1.6× 279 20.6k
Hang Xiao United States 78 9.0k 1.7× 6.2k 1.2× 3.7k 0.8× 3.3k 0.9× 3.4k 1.3× 487 20.6k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ren‐You Gan

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ren‐You Gan

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ren‐You Gan. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ren‐You Gan 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 Ren‐You Gan. Ren‐You Gan 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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Matin, Maima, Bhupinder Kapoor, Michel‐Edwar Mickael, et al.. (2025). Exploring the innovation landscape of ginger: Insights from patent documentation analysis. Current Research in Biotechnology. 9. 100299–100299. 2 indexed citations
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Guo, Huan, Wenyi Ran, Yina Huang, et al.. (2024). Development of pectin/chitosan-based electrospun biomimetic nanofiber membranes loaded with dihydromyricetin inclusion complexes for wound healing application. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 278(Pt 1). 134526–134526. 24 indexed citations
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Guo, Huan, Li Dong, Bin Miao, et al.. (2024). Mild ultrasound-assisted alkali de-esterification modified pectins: Characterization and structure–activity relationships in immunomodulatory effects. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry. 112. 107215–107215. 5 indexed citations
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Guo, Huan, Yinjian Zheng, Ding‐Tao Wu, et al.. (2023). Quality evaluation of citrus varieties based on phytochemical profiles and nutritional properties. Frontiers in Nutrition. 10. 1165841–1165841. 13 indexed citations
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He, Xiao-Qin, Mutamed Ayyash, Yi Liu, et al.. (2023). Untargeted metabolomics analysis of non-volatile metabolites and dynamic changes of antioxidant capacity in Douchi with edible mushroom by-products. Food Chemistry. 431. 137066–137066. 19 indexed citations
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Saleena, Lejaniya Abdul Kalam, Liew Phing Pui, Ren‐You Gan, et al.. (2023). Fermented dairy products from Middle Eastern and Northern African (MENA) countries: Insight on production and physiochemical characteristics. International Dairy Journal. 141. 105614–105614. 7 indexed citations
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Wu, Ding‐Tao, Jiajia Wan, Wenxing Li, et al.. (2023). Comparison of Soluble Dietary Fibers Extracted from Ten Traditional Legumes: Physicochemical Properties and Biological Functions. Foods. 12(12). 2352–2352. 7 indexed citations
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Ali, Abdelmoneim H., Siqi Li, Shao‐Quan Liu, et al.. (2023). Invited review: Camel milk and gut health—Understanding digestibility and the effect on gut microbiota. Journal of Dairy Science. 107(5). 2573–2585. 12 indexed citations
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Nie, Shaoping, et al.. (2023). Properties of cheese and ground beef in the presence of staghorn sumac. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4(2). 7 indexed citations
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Saimaiti, Adila, Dan-Dan Zhou, Jiahui Li, et al.. (2022). Dietary sources, health benefits, and risks of caffeine. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 63(29). 9648–9666. 59 indexed citations
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Li, Bangyan, Qianqian Mao, Ren‐You Gan, et al.. (2021). Protective effects of tea extracts against alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice via modulating cytochrome P450 2E1 expression and ameliorating oxidative damage. Food Science & Nutrition. 9(10). 5626–5640. 21 indexed citations
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Zhou, Dan-Dan, Min Luo, Siyu Huang, et al.. (2021). Effects and Mechanisms of Resveratrol on Aging and Age‐Related Diseases. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2021(1). 9932218–9932218. 235 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhou, Dan-Dan, Min Luo, Ao Shang, et al.. (2021). Antioxidant Food Components for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases: Effects, Mechanisms, and Clinical Studies. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2021(1). 6627355–6627355. 80 indexed citations
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Peng, Ye, Ren‐You Gan, Hua‐Bin Li, et al.. (2020). Absorption, metabolism, and bioactivity of vitexin: recent advances in understanding the efficacy of an important nutraceutical. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 61(6). 1049–1064. 98 indexed citations
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Gan, Ren‐You, et al.. (2019). Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Foods. 8(6). 185–185. 900 indexed citations breakdown →
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Yang, Qiong‐Qiong, Ren‐You Gan, Yingying Ge, Dan Zhang, & Harold Corke. (2019). Ultrasonic Treatment Increases Extraction Rate of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Antioxidants. Antioxidants. 8(4). 83–83. 32 indexed citations
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Gan, Ren‐You, et al.. (2018). Enhancing antioxidant capacity of Lactobacillus acidophilus-fermented milk fortified with pomegranate peel extracts. Food Bioscience. 26. 185–192. 57 indexed citations

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