Wei Peng

8.2k total citations · 3 hit papers
183 papers, 6.2k citations indexed

About

Wei Peng is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Plant Science and Complementary and alternative medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Wei Peng has authored 183 papers receiving a total of 6.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Molecular Biology, 49 papers in Plant Science and 41 papers in Complementary and alternative medicine. Recurrent topics in Wei Peng's work include Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (19 papers), Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds (16 papers) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis (16 papers). Wei Peng is often cited by papers focused on Natural product bioactivities and synthesis (19 papers), Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds (16 papers) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis (16 papers). Wei Peng collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and United Kingdom. Wei Peng's co-authors include Chunjie Wu, Qing Zhang, Ruolan Li, Huxinyue Duan, Jia Liu, Rongxin Qin, Yujie Liu, Mengmeng Zhang, Ting Han and Mei-Bian Hu and has published in prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE, Analytical Chemistry and Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Wei Peng

178 papers receiving 6.1k citations

Hit Papers

Activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling: An important molecular... 2019 2026 2021 2023 2021 2019 2021 100 200 300 400 500
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. Activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling: An important molecular mechanism of herbal medicine in the treatment of atherosclerosis via the protection of vascular endothelial cells from oxidative stress
    2021 565 citations Qing Zhang, Huxinyue Duan et al. profile →
  2. Coptidis Rhizoma: a comprehensive review of its traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology
    2019 299 citations Qinwan Huang, Wei Peng et al. profile →
  3. Suppression of apoptosis in vascular endothelial cell, the promising way for natural medicines to treat atherosclerosis
    2021 186 citations Huxinyue Duan, Qing Zhang et al. Pharmacological Research profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Wei Peng China 40 2.6k 1.4k 1.1k 990 863 183 6.2k
Zhi‐Ling Yu Hong Kong 47 3.4k 1.3× 1.1k 0.8× 1.1k 1.0× 895 0.9× 782 0.9× 234 7.0k
Haixue Kuang China 36 2.6k 1.0× 1.7k 1.3× 727 0.7× 1.1k 1.1× 714 0.8× 366 5.2k
Muhammad Torequl Islam Bangladesh 37 2.0k 0.8× 1.3k 1.0× 944 0.9× 959 1.0× 625 0.7× 266 5.9k
Zhenzhong Wang China 39 2.9k 1.1× 1.3k 0.9× 1.1k 1.0× 1.1k 1.1× 723 0.8× 390 6.2k
Shreesh Ojha United Arab Emirates 54 3.0k 1.1× 1.4k 1.0× 1.2k 1.1× 1.6k 1.6× 1.4k 1.6× 268 9.6k
Ligen Lin Macao 40 2.8k 1.1× 1.1k 0.8× 739 0.7× 635 0.6× 770 0.9× 177 6.7k
Sei‐Ryang Oh South Korea 45 3.4k 1.3× 1.6k 1.2× 823 0.8× 773 0.8× 977 1.1× 290 6.8k
MinKyun Na South Korea 43 3.2k 1.2× 1.4k 1.0× 825 0.8× 689 0.7× 1.1k 1.3× 245 5.9k
Rakesh Maurya India 48 3.1k 1.2× 1.4k 1.0× 713 0.7× 1.1k 1.1× 667 0.8× 226 6.6k
Youn‐Chul Kim South Korea 49 4.0k 1.5× 1.5k 1.1× 1.3k 1.3× 1.1k 1.1× 1.4k 1.6× 270 7.7k

Countries citing papers authored by Wei Peng

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Fields of papers citing papers by Wei Peng

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wei Peng

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Wei Peng. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Wei Peng 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 Wei Peng. Wei Peng 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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Zhang, Qing, Dandan Tang, Die Qian, et al.. (2025). Hydroxy-α-sanshool-loaded adipose-targeted mesoporous silica nanoparticles induce white adipose browning and reduce obesity by activating TRPV1. Bio-Design and Manufacturing. 8(2). 288–309. 9 indexed citations
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Guo, Bingxin, Wenchao Zhu, Wenlong Yang, et al.. (2025). An interpretable uncertainty quantification framework for proton exchange membrane fuel cell degradation prediction. Renewable Energy. 249. 123137–123137. 1 indexed citations
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Du, Jian, Tian Zhou, Wei Zhang, & Wei Peng. (2024). Developing the new diagnostic model by integrating bioinformatics and machine learning for osteoarthritis. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 19(1). 832–832. 3 indexed citations
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Li, Meiyan, et al.. (2023). Uncovering quality markers of Yiqi-Tongluo capsule against myocardial ischemia and optimization of its extraction process. Journal of Chromatography B. 1230. 123926–123926. 3 indexed citations
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Huang, Qingsong, et al.. (2023). Methyl gallate: Review of pharmacological activity. Pharmacological Research. 194. 106849–106849. 38 indexed citations
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Li, Ruolan, Feng Lü, Liying He, et al.. (2022). Development and in vivo Evaluation of Hydroxy-α-Sanshool Intranasal Liposomes as a Potential Remedial Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group). 22 indexed citations
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Peng, Wei, Nan Li, Chao Zhang, et al.. (2022). A review of traditional and current processing methods used to decrease the toxicity of the rhizome of Pinellia ternata in traditional Chinese medicine. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 299. 115696–115696. 26 indexed citations
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Li, Ruolan, Huxinyue Duan, Yong‐Liang Huang, et al.. (2022). Targeting matrix metalloproteases: A promising strategy for herbal medicines to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Frontiers in Immunology. 13. 1046810–1046810. 25 indexed citations
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Jin, Jinmei, Pei An, Lijun Zhang, et al.. (2021). The Cyr61 Is a Potential Target for Rotundifuran, a Natural Labdane‐Type Diterpene from Vitex trifolia L., to Trigger Apoptosis of Cervical Cancer Cells. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2021(1). 6677687–6677687. 19 indexed citations
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Wang, Li, Wenxiang Fan, Mengmeng Zhang, et al.. (2019). Antiobesity, Regulation of Lipid Metabolism, and Attenuation of Liver Oxidative Stress Effects of Hydroxy-α-sanshool Isolated from Zanthoxylum bungeanum on High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2019. 1–13. 47 indexed citations
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Li, Chuyuan, et al.. (2018). Protective effects of Kouyanqing Granule on the oral ulcer rat model with Yin-xu-huo-wang syndrome. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni. 57(2). 131. 2 indexed citations
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Wu, Jian, et al.. (2018). 3, 3-Dimethylquercetin Inhibits the Proliferation of Human Colon Cancer RKO Cells through Inducing G2/M Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis. Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. 19(3). 402–409. 11 indexed citations
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Zhang, Sanyin, et al.. (2017). Comparative Researches of Semen Arecae and Charred Semen Arecae on Gastrointestinal Motility, Motilin, Substance P, and CCK in Chronically Stressed Rats. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017(1). 1273561–1273561. 7 indexed citations
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Li, Peibo, et al.. (2016). Therapeutic effects of total flavonoids of Hypericum japonicum against liver fibrosis induced by bile duct ligation in rats. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni. 55(1). 12. 2 indexed citations
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Peng, Wei, Jun-Cheng Chen, Shilong Yang, et al.. (2016). A novel method for the discrimination of Hawthorn and its processed products using an intelligent sensory system and artificial neural networks. Food Science and Biotechnology. 25(6). 1545–1550. 13 indexed citations
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Peng, Wei, et al.. (2008). Study on the Determination of IAA Oxidase Activity by High Performance Capillary Electrophoresis. Anhui nongye kexue. 36(8). 1 indexed citations
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Peng, Wei. (2006). The Significance of the Change of the Gap Junction Protein Connexin 43 Expressed in Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts in Ovaricetomized Rats. 1 indexed citations

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