Tao Lu

10.1k total citations · 6 hit papers
111 papers, 7.3k citations indexed

About

Tao Lu is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Epidemiology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Tao Lu has authored 111 papers receiving a total of 7.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 58 papers in Molecular Biology, 20 papers in Epidemiology and 19 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Tao Lu's work include Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (11 papers), RNA modifications and cancer (10 papers) and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (7 papers). Tao Lu is often cited by papers focused on Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (11 papers), RNA modifications and cancer (10 papers) and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (7 papers). Tao Lu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Hong Kong. Tao Lu's co-authors include Bruce A. Yankner, Nicholas A. Bishop, Ying Pan, Jennifer A. Chan, Isaac S. Kohane, Li Cheng, Patrick Loerch, Liviu Aron, Junying Yuan and Chanhee Kang and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Tao Lu

105 papers receiving 7.2k citations

Hit Papers

Gene regulation and DNA damage in the ageing human brain 2004 2026 2011 2018 2004 2010 2015 2014 2010 400 800 1.2k
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. Gene regulation and DNA damage in the ageing human brain
    2004 1.4k citations Tao Lu, Bruce A. Yankner et al. profile →
  2. Neural mechanisms of ageing and cognitive decline
    2010 996 citations Tao Lu, Bruce A. Yankner et al. profile →
  3. The DNA damage response induces inflammation and senescence by inhibiting autophagy of GATA4
    2015 737 citations Chanhee Kang, Qikai Xu et al. Science profile →
  4. REST and stress resistance in ageing and Alzheimer’s disease
    2014 553 citations Tao Lu, Liviu Aron et al. profile →
  5. Genome-wide analysis reveals mechanisms modulating autophagy in normal brain aging and in Alzheimer's disease
    2010 550 citations Tao Lu, Bruce A. Yankner et al. profile →
  6. The Aging Brain
    2008 524 citations Bruce A. Yankner, Tao Lu et al. profile →

Peers

Tao Lu
Simonetta Camandola United States
Bertrand Joseph Sweden
Aiwu Cheng United States
Verónica Galván United States
Deborah L. Croteau United States
Kenneth Maiese United States
Sarah E. Ross United States
Willard M. Freeman United States
Alessandra Valerio Italy
Michel Bernier United States
Simonetta Camandola United States
Tao Lu
Citations per year, relative to Tao Lu Tao Lu (= 1×) peers Simonetta Camandola

Countries citing papers authored by Tao Lu

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Fields of papers citing papers by Tao Lu

Since Specialization
Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Tao Lu. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Tao Lu. The network helps show where Tao Lu may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Tao Lu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Tao Lu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Tao Lu 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 Tao Lu. Tao Lu 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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Bian, Yunyi, Guangyao Shan, Guoshu Bi, et al.. (2025). Targeting polyamine metabolism and ferroptosis enhances the efficacy of KRAS-targeted therapy depending on KEAP1 status. Nature Communications. 16(1). 9923–9923.
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Tong, Hongxuan, et al.. (2024). Antiviral activity of HuaganJiedu decoction (HGJDD) against hepatitis B virus (HBV) through FOXO4/ERK/HNF4α signal pathway. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 340. 119238–119238.
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Yan, Yi, Ziqi Liu, Na He, et al.. (2024). Low background electrochemical sensor based on HCR towards acute myocardial infarction-specific miRNA detection. The Analyst. 150(2). 362–370. 5 indexed citations
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Liu, Yujuan, et al.. (2024). Comparison of smokers’ mortality with non-smokers following out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Health Population and Nutrition. 43(1). 57–57.
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Li, Gangfeng, et al.. (2024). A Case of Pseudoelevation of Serum CA19-9 Level. Clinical Laboratory. 70(01/2024). 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yuanfeng, et al.. (2023). Associations between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and allergic diseases: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 14. 1185088–1185088. 3 indexed citations
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Lu, Tao, et al.. (2021). Auricular Vagal Nerve Stimulation Improves Constipation by Enhancing Colon Motility via the Central-Vagal Efferent Pathway in Opioid-Induced Constipated Rats. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 24(7). 1258–1268. 17 indexed citations
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Tong, Mingkun, Bo Wang, Zumin Shi, et al.. (2021). Geographic, Gender, and Seasonal Variation of Diabetes: A Nationwide Study With 1.4 Million Participants. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 106(12). e4981–e4992. 19 indexed citations
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Cunningham‐Erves, Jennifer, Tilicia Mayo‐Gamble, Pamela C. Hull, et al.. (2021). A pilot study of a culturally-appropriate, educational intervention to increase participation in cancer clinical trials among African Americans and Latinos. Cancer Causes & Control. 32(9). 953–963. 21 indexed citations
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Li, Guoliang, Thanigaivelan Kanagasabai, Wenfu Lu, et al.. (2020). KDM5B Is Essential for the Hyperactivation of PI3K/AKT Signaling in Prostate Tumorigenesis. Cancer Research. 80(21). 4633–4643. 43 indexed citations
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Yu, Jun, et al.. (2020). A Silent Infection Pandemic of COVID-19: Epidemiological Investigation and Hypothetical Models. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 2020. 1–5. 1 indexed citations
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Chen, Shuang, Junli Ding, Yun-Lin Wang, et al.. (2020). <p>RNA-Seq Profiling of Circular RNAs and the Oncogenic Role of circPVT1 in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma</p>. OncoTargets and Therapy. Volume 13. 6777–6788. 12 indexed citations
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Fan, Dong‐Yu, et al.. (2018). [Dementia screening and diagnostic framework in Chinese population].. PubMed. 57(12). 894–900. 1 indexed citations
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Lu, Tao, et al.. (2016). Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms within Calcineurin-Encoding Genes are Associated with Response to Aerobic Training in Han Chinese Males. Annals of Applied Sport Science. 4(2). 1–8. 1 indexed citations
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Kang, Chanhee, Qikai Xu, Timothy D. Martin, et al.. (2015). The DNA damage response induces inflammation and senescence by inhibiting autophagy of GATA4. Science. 349(6255). aaa5612–aaa5612. 737 indexed citations breakdown →
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Hao, Qiang, Fei Hao, Chun Yang, et al.. (2015). Inducible Lentivirus-Mediated Expression of the Oct4 Gene Affects Multilineage Differentiation of Adult Human Bone Marrow–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Cellular Reprogramming. 17(5). 347–359. 8 indexed citations
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Li, Qiang, Yajie Lv, Chunying Li, et al.. (2010). Vitiligo Autoantigen VIT75 Is Identified as Lamin A in Vitiligo by Serological Proteome Analysis Based on Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 131(3). 727–734. 13 indexed citations
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Lu, Tao. (2005). Clinical observation of yinxieling capsule on patients with psoriasis vulgaris. 1 indexed citations

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