Rocky S. Tuan

52.0k total citations · 13 hit papers
519 papers, 39.9k citations indexed

About

Rocky S. Tuan is a scholar working on Surgery, Molecular Biology and Rheumatology. According to data from OpenAlex, Rocky S. Tuan has authored 519 papers receiving a total of 39.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 185 papers in Surgery, 178 papers in Molecular Biology and 174 papers in Rheumatology. Recurrent topics in Rocky S. Tuan's work include Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (162 papers), Mesenchymal stem cell research (97 papers) and Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (62 papers). Rocky S. Tuan is often cited by papers focused on Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms (162 papers), Mesenchymal stem cell research (97 papers) and Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (62 papers). Rocky S. Tuan collaborates with scholars based in United States, Hong Kong and China. Rocky S. Tuan's co-authors include Wan‐Ju Li, Dolores Baksh, Richard Tuli, Robert L. Mauck, Lin Song, Hang Lin, Edward J. Caterson, Peter G. Alexander, Genevieve M. Boland and Cato T. Laurencin and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Advanced Materials and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Rocky S. Tuan

515 papers receiving 38.9k citations

Hit Papers

Electrospun nanofibrous structure: A novel scaffold for t... 2000 2026 2008 2017 2002 2008 2004 2007 2014 500 1000 1.5k
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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. Electrospun nanofibrous structure: A novel scaffold for tissue engineering
    2002 1.9k citations Wan‐Ju Li, Edward J. Caterson et al. profile →
  2. Characterization of the Apical Papilla and Its Residing Stem Cells from Human Immature Permanent Teeth: A Pilot Study
    2008 891 citations Takayoshi Yamaza, Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  3. Adult mesenchymal stem cells: characterization, differentiation, and application in cell and gene therapy
    2004 847 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  4. Comparison of Proliferative and Multilineage Differentiation Potential of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Umbilical Cord and Bone Marrow
    2007 839 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  5. Concise Review: The Surface Markers and Identity of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
    2014 765 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  6. Mesenchymal stromal cells. Biology of adult mesenchymal stem cells: regulation of niche, self-renewal and differentiation.
    2007 729 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  7. Cellular interactions and signaling in cartilage development
    2000 630 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  8. Adult mesenchymal stem cells and cell-based tissue engineering.
    2003 602 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  9. Stem/Progenitor Cell–Mediated De Novo Regeneration of Dental Pulp with Newly Deposited Continuous Layer of Dentin in an In Vivo Model
    2009 460 citations George T.‐J. Huang, Takayoshi Yamaza et al. Tissue Engineering Part A profile →
  10. Tendon and ligament regeneration and repair: Clinical relevance and developmental paradigm
    2013 328 citations Benjamin B. Rothrauff, Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  11. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells: Aging and tissue engineering applications to enhance bone healing
    2018 311 citations Hang Lin, Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  12. Origin and function of cartilage stem/progenitor cells in osteoarthritis
    2014 306 citations Rocky S. Tuan et al. profile →
  13. Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors, Regulatory Pathways in Chondrocytes, and Experimental Models
    2020 222 citations Zhong Li, Peter G. Alexander 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
Rocky S. Tuan United States 105 13.0k 10.8k 10.5k 10.4k 9.2k 519 39.9k
Farshid Guilak United States 107 13.0k 1.0× 8.5k 0.8× 15.4k 1.5× 5.3k 0.5× 10.7k 1.2× 479 40.3k
Pamela Gehron Robey United States 89 9.3k 0.7× 17.9k 1.7× 9.5k 0.9× 18.6k 1.8× 5.8k 0.6× 298 47.6k
Arnold I. Caplan United States 110 19.6k 1.5× 16.9k 1.6× 13.2k 1.3× 28.3k 2.7× 10.8k 1.2× 433 59.4k
Iván Martín Switzerland 84 9.8k 0.8× 4.4k 0.4× 8.8k 0.8× 5.9k 0.6× 9.6k 1.0× 386 28.1k
Michael T. Longaker United States 111 13.9k 1.1× 15.0k 1.4× 2.4k 0.2× 8.4k 0.8× 6.1k 0.7× 884 49.6k
Gordana Vunjak‐Novakovic United States 119 16.1k 1.2× 8.8k 0.8× 6.0k 0.6× 3.9k 0.4× 20.9k 2.3× 457 41.0k
Mark F. Pittenger United States 30 11.6k 0.9× 11.6k 1.1× 3.5k 0.3× 19.6k 1.9× 4.0k 0.4× 46 32.3k
Jeffrey M. Gimble United States 88 9.8k 0.7× 9.2k 0.8× 2.8k 0.3× 14.0k 1.3× 4.9k 0.5× 324 30.5k
Yasuhiko Tabata Japan 93 9.2k 0.7× 9.3k 0.9× 2.7k 0.3× 3.6k 0.3× 11.0k 1.2× 916 35.9k
Stan Gronthos Australia 76 8.8k 0.7× 12.3k 1.1× 4.1k 0.4× 19.5k 1.9× 4.1k 0.5× 235 33.2k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Wang, Yuwen, Patrick Shu‐Hang Yung, Gang Lü, et al.. (2024). Musculoskeletal Organs‐on‐Chips: An Emerging Platform for Studying the Nanotechnology–Biology Interface. Advanced Materials. 37(2). e2401334–e2401334. 21 indexed citations
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Lai, Jiahui, Yuwei Liu, Gang Lü, et al.. (2024). 4D bioprinting of programmed dynamic tissues. Bioactive Materials. 37. 348–377. 50 indexed citations
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Li, Zhong, et al.. (2022). Articular Tissue-Mimicking Organoids Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. MDPI (MDPI AG). 1(2). 135–148. 21 indexed citations
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Assunção, Marisa, et al.. (2021). Hyaluronic acid drives mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular matrix assembly by promoting fibronectin fibrillogenesis. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 9(35). 7205–7215. 21 indexed citations
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Chen, Peilin, Lianzhi Chen, Yinghong Zhou, et al.. (2021). Reduction of mechanical loading in tendons induces heterotopic ossification and activation of the β-catenin signaling pathway. Journal of Orthopaedic Translation. 29. 42–50. 16 indexed citations
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Capuana, Elisa, Roberto Di Gesù, Vincenzo La Carrubba, et al.. (2021). A High-Throughput Mechanical Activator for Cartilage Engineering Enables Rapid Screening of in vitro Response of Tissue Models to Physiological and Supra-Physiological Loads. Cells Tissues Organs. 211(6). 670–688. 14 indexed citations
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Iseki, Tomoya, Benjamin B. Rothrauff, Shinsuke Kihara, et al.. (2020). Paediatric knee anterolateral capsule does not contain a distinct ligament: analysis of histology, immunohistochemistry and gene expression. Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 6(2). 82–87. 6 indexed citations
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Rothrauff, Benjamin B., Catherine Arnott Smith, João Victor Novaretti, et al.. (2018). The effect of adipose-derived stem cells on enthesis healing after repair of acute and chronic massive rotator cuff tears in rats. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 28(4). 654–664. 51 indexed citations
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Pauyo, Thierry, Benjamin B. Rothrauff, Tom Chao, et al.. (2017). The Effect of Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Healing of Massive Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear in Rodent Model. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 5(7_suppl6). 2 indexed citations
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Rothrauff, Benjamin B., Thierry Pauyo, Richard E. Debski, et al.. (2017). The Rotator Cuff Organ: Integrating Developmental Biology, Tissue Engineering, and Surgical Considerations to Treat Chronic Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. Tissue Engineering Part B Reviews. 23(4). 318–335. 29 indexed citations
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Rothrauff, Benjamin B., et al.. (2016). Tendon-Derived Extracellular Matrix Enhances Transforming Growth Factor-β3-Induced Tenogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Tissue Engineering Part A. 23(3-4). 166–176. 49 indexed citations
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Shimomura, Kazunori, Allison Bean, Hang Lin, Norimasa Nakamura, & Rocky S. Tuan. (2015). In Vitro Repair of Meniscal Radial Tear Using Aligned Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffold. Tissue Engineering Part A. 21(13-14). 2066–2075. 34 indexed citations
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Djouad, Farida, Wesley M. Jackson, Brent E. Bobick, et al.. (2010). Activin A expression regulates multipotency of mesenchymal progenitor cells. Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 1(2). 11–11. 44 indexed citations
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Huang, George T.‐J., Takayoshi Yamaza, Lonnie D. Shea, et al.. (2009). Stem/Progenitor Cell–Mediated De Novo Regeneration of Dental Pulp with Newly Deposited Continuous Layer of Dentin in an In Vivo Model. Tissue Engineering Part A. 16(2). 605–615. 460 indexed citations breakdown →
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Xing, Yan, Haiyan Qin, Cunye Qu, et al.. (2009). iPS Cells Reprogrammed From Human Mesenchymal-Like Stem/Progenitor Cells of Dental Tissue Origin. Stem Cells and Development. 19(4). 469–480. 230 indexed citations
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Janjanin, Saša, et al.. (2008). Mold-Shaped, Nanofiber Scaffold-Based Cartilage Engineering Using Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Bioreactor. Journal of Surgical Research. 149(1). 47–56. 65 indexed citations
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Suon, Sokreine, Hao Jin, Angela E. Donaldson, et al.. (2004). Transient Differentiation of Adult Human Bone Marrow Cells into Neuron-like Cells in Culture: Development of Morphological and Biochemical Traits Is Mediated by Different Molecular Mechanisms. Stem Cells and Development. 13(6). 625–635. 49 indexed citations
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Unnasch, Thomas R., Janette E. Bradley, Jeremy Beauchamp, Rocky S. Tuan, & Malcolm W. Kennedy. (1999). Characterization of a putative nuclear receptor from Onchocerca volvulus. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology. 104(2). 259–269. 20 indexed citations
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Tuan, Rocky S.. (1997). Recombinant protein protocols: detection and isolation.. Humana Press eBooks. 9 indexed citations
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Jacenko, Olena & Rocky S. Tuan. (1995). Chondrogenic potential of chick embryonic calvaria: I. Low calcium permits cartilage differentiation. Developmental Dynamics. 202(1). 13–26. 28 indexed citations

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