Sem H. Phan

24.2k total citations · 8 hit papers
208 papers, 20.0k citations indexed

About

Sem H. Phan is a scholar working on Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Molecular Biology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Sem H. Phan has authored 208 papers receiving a total of 20.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 125 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, 51 papers in Molecular Biology and 32 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Sem H. Phan's work include Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (106 papers), Neonatal Respiratory Health Research (28 papers) and Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases (19 papers). Sem H. Phan is often cited by papers focused on Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (106 papers), Neonatal Respiratory Health Research (28 papers) and Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases (19 papers). Sem H. Phan collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Belgium. Sem H. Phan's co-authors include Mehrnaz Gharaee‐Kermani, Tianju Liu, Steven L. Kunkel, Biao Hu, Victor J. Thannickal, Stephen W. Chensue, Giulio Gabbiani, Boris Hinz, Peter A. Ward and Hongjian Jin and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Biological Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Sem H. Phan

206 papers receiving 19.5k citations

Hit Papers

The Myofibroblast 1984 2026 1998 2012 2007 2012 1989 2004 2004 500 1000 1.5k
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. The Myofibroblast
    2007 1.7k citations Boris Hinz, Sem H. Phan et al. American Journal Of Pathology profile →
  2. Recent Developments in Myofibroblast Biology
    2012 989 citations Boris Hinz, Sem H. Phan et al. American Journal Of Pathology profile →
  3. Endothelial Cell Gene Expression of a Neutrophil Chemotactic Factor by TNF-α, LPS, and IL-1β
    1989 676 citations Steven L. Kunkel, Sem H. Phan et al. profile →
  4. Bone marrow–derived progenitor cells in pulmonary fibrosis
    2004 549 citations Naozumi Hashimoto, Tianju Liu et al. profile →
  5. Bone marrow–derived progenitor cells in pulmonary fibrosis
    2004 521 citations Naozumi Hashimoto, Tianju Liu et al. profile →
  6. Prostaglandins as endogenous mediators of interleukin 1 production.
    1986 460 citations Stephen W. Chensue, Sem H. Phan et al. The Journal of Immunology profile →
  7. Purification and identification of formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine as the major peptide neutrophil chemotactic factor produced by Escherichia coli.
    1984 456 citations Sem H. Phan et al. profile →
  8. The Bleomycin Model of Pulmonary Fibrosis
    2017 253 citations Tianju Liu, Francina Gonzalez De Los Santos 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
Sem H. Phan United States 76 8.4k 5.6k 3.5k 2.5k 2.3k 208 20.0k
Bethany B. Moore United States 71 7.8k 0.9× 4.8k 0.9× 4.1k 1.2× 1.8k 0.7× 1.7k 0.7× 259 17.5k
Charles E. Alpers United States 86 3.8k 0.5× 6.8k 1.2× 4.5k 1.3× 3.6k 1.5× 1.8k 0.8× 389 25.2k
Robert M. Senior United States 76 6.1k 0.7× 5.3k 1.0× 3.4k 1.0× 2.5k 1.0× 3.6k 1.5× 192 21.0k
Paul J. Wolters United States 61 8.0k 1.0× 4.0k 0.7× 3.8k 1.1× 1.3k 0.5× 1.5k 0.6× 181 15.5k
William P. Arend United States 58 8.5k 1.0× 4.4k 0.8× 7.5k 2.1× 2.0k 0.8× 1.7k 0.7× 139 22.1k
Eric S. White United States 66 7.1k 0.8× 4.2k 0.8× 1.3k 0.4× 2.5k 1.0× 1.4k 0.6× 165 14.0k
John F. Engelhardt United States 79 5.2k 0.6× 11.1k 2.0× 2.2k 0.6× 2.4k 1.0× 1.5k 0.6× 315 21.6k
Moisés Selman Mexico 81 19.4k 2.3× 4.8k 0.9× 2.3k 0.7× 2.0k 0.8× 2.1k 0.9× 341 26.1k
Annie Pardo Mexico 70 14.0k 1.7× 4.2k 0.8× 1.5k 0.4× 1.5k 0.6× 1.6k 0.7× 193 18.7k
Victor J. Ferrans United States 72 3.9k 0.5× 5.8k 1.0× 1.8k 0.5× 2.8k 1.1× 1.8k 0.8× 283 18.6k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Hu, Biao, et al.. (2023). P53 regulates CCAAT/Enhancer binding protein β gene expression. Gene. 884. 147675–147675.
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Nakashima, Taku, Tianju Liu, Biao Hu, et al.. (2019). Role of B7H3/IL-33 Signaling in Pulmonary Fibrosis–induced Profibrogenic Alterations in Bone Marrow. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 200(8). 1032–1044. 11 indexed citations
3.
Ding, Lin, Tianju Liu, Zhe Wu, et al.. (2016). Bone Marrow CD11c+ Cell–Derived Amphiregulin Promotes Pulmonary Fibrosis. The Journal of Immunology. 197(1). 303–312. 54 indexed citations
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Phan, Sem H., Roger S. Thrall, & Catherine S. Williams. (2015). Bleomycin-induced Pulmonary Fibrosis. American Review of Respiratory Disease. 3 indexed citations
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Hirsch, Fred R., Ramaswamy Govindan, Zanete Zvirbule, et al.. (2014). Efficacy and Safety Results From a Phase 2, Placebo-Controlled Study of Onartuzumab Plus First-Line Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy in Advanced Squamous-Cell Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (sq NSCLC). International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics. 90(5). S37–S37. 2 indexed citations
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Hu, Biao, Jianhua Liu, Zhe Wu, et al.. (2014). Reemergence of Hedgehog Mediates Epithelial–Mesenchymal Crosstalk in Pulmonary Fibrosis. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 52(4). 418–428. 51 indexed citations
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Nakashima, Taku, Tianju Liu, Hongfeng Yu, et al.. (2013). Lung Bone Marrow–derived Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells Enhance Pulmonary Fibrosis. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 188(8). 976–984. 23 indexed citations
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Liu, Tianju, Matthew Ullenbruch, Yoon Young Choi, et al.. (2013). Telomerase and Telomere Length in Pulmonary Fibrosis. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology. 49(2). 260–268. 71 indexed citations
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Hinz, Boris, Sem H. Phan, Victor J. Thannickal, et al.. (2012). Recent Developments in Myofibroblast Biology. American Journal Of Pathology. 180(4). 1340–1355. 989 indexed citations breakdown →
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Ito, Toshihiro, Matthew Schaller, Amrita Joshi, et al.. (2009). Toll-like Receptor 9 Activation Is a Key Mechanism for the Maintenance of Chronic Lung Inflammation. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 180(12). 1227–1238. 24 indexed citations
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Hashimoto, Naozumi, Sem H. Phan, Kazuyoshi Imaizumi, et al.. (2009). Erythromycin-induced CXCR4 expression on microvascular endothelial cells. American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology. 297(3). L420–L431. 14 indexed citations
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Dolgachev, Vladislav, Matthew Ullenbruch, Nicholas W. Lukacs, & Sem H. Phan. (2009). Role of stem cell factor and bone marrow derived fibroblasts in airway remodeling. (140.1). The Journal of Immunology. 182(Supplement_1). 140.1–140.1. 2 indexed citations
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Varga, John, et al.. (2005). Fibrosis Research. Humana Press eBooks. 15 indexed citations
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Phan, Sem H., et al.. (2005). Kielin/Chordin-Like Protein—A Novel Pathway to Prevent Renal Fibrosis?. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 16(7). 1873–1875. 4 indexed citations
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Varga, John, David A. Brenner, & Sem H. Phan. (2005). Fibrosis research : methods and protocols. Humana Press eBooks. 23 indexed citations
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Huaux, François, et al.. (2003). Eosinophils and T Lymphocytes Possess Distinct Roles in Bleomycin-Induced Lung Injury and Fibrosis. The Journal of Immunology. 171(10). 5470–5481. 90 indexed citations
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Huaux, François, et al.. (2003). Dual Roles of IL-4 in Lung Injury and Fibrosis. The Journal of Immunology. 170(4). 2083–2092. 187 indexed citations
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Peters‐Golden, Marc, Marc B. Bailie, Carol A. Wilke, et al.. (2002). Protection from Pulmonary Fibrosis in Leukotriene-Deficient Mice. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 165(2). 229–235. 166 indexed citations
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Cutroneo, Kenneth R., Ellen C. Breen, Marlene Absher, & Sem H. Phan. (1991). Bleomycin Regulation of Transforming Growth Factor-β mRNA in Rat Lung Fibroblasts and Subpopulations. CHEST Journal. 99(3). 65S–65S. 1 indexed citations
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Schrier, Denis J., Bridget McGarry, & Sem H. Phan. (1982). Strain variation in bleomycin induced pulmonary fibrosis: control by a cyclophosphamide sensitive suppressor cell population. Abstr.. The Mouseion at the JAXlibrary (Jackson Laboratory). 41(3). 619. 2 indexed citations

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