Wei Yu

9.7k total citations · 5 hit papers
98 papers, 6.1k citations indexed

About

Wei Yu is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Geriatrics and Gerontology and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, Wei Yu has authored 98 papers receiving a total of 6.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 42 papers in Molecular Biology, 23 papers in Geriatrics and Gerontology and 19 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in Wei Yu's work include Sirtuins and Resveratrol in Medicine (23 papers), Autophagy in Disease and Therapy (10 papers) and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (9 papers). Wei Yu is often cited by papers focused on Sirtuins and Resveratrol in Medicine (23 papers), Autophagy in Disease and Therapy (10 papers) and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (9 papers). Wei Yu collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Germany. Wei Yu's co-authors include John M. Denu, William C. Hallows, Tomas A. Prolla, Kristin E. Dittenhafer‐Reed, Yu‐Cai Fu, Wei Wang, Shinichi Someya, Kun‐Liang Guan, Shimin Zhao and James M. Vann and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Cell and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

In The Last Decade

Wei Yu

94 papers receiving 6.1k citations

Hit Papers

Sirt3 Mediates Reduction of Oxidative Damage and Preventi... 2009 2026 2014 2020 2010 2009 2012 2013 2021 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. Sirt3 Mediates Reduction of Oxidative Damage and Prevention of Age-Related Hearing Loss under Caloric Restriction
    2010 923 citations Shinichi Someya, Wei Yu et al. profile →
  2. Glioma-Derived Mutations in IDH1 Dominantly Inhibit IDH1 Catalytic Activity and Induce HIF-1α
    2009 896 citations Shimin Zhao, Yan Lin et al. Science profile →
  3. Calorie Restriction and SIRT3 Trigger Global Reprogramming of the Mitochondrial Protein Acetylome
    2012 527 citations Wei Yu, Tomas A. Prolla et al. Molecular Cell profile →
  4. Circadian Clock NAD + Cycle Drives Mitochondrial Oxidative Metabolism in Mice
    2013 507 citations Wei Yu, John M. Denu et al. Science profile →
  5. Metabolism of Amino Acids in Cancer
    2021 289 citations Wei Yu et al. profile →

Peers

Wei Yu
De‐Pei Liu China
Eric L. Bell United States
Lydia W.S. Finley United States
Qiang Tong United States
Pablo J. Fernández-Marcos Spain
Debbie S. Vasquez United States
Sean M. Armour United States
Katrin F. Chua United States
Bjoern Schwer United States
Basil P. Hubbard Canada
De‐Pei Liu China
Wei Yu
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Countries citing papers authored by Wei Yu

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Fields of papers citing papers by Wei Yu

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wei Yu

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Wei Yu. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Wei Yu 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 Yu. Wei Yu 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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Zhu, Zhehui, Rui Ding, Wei Yu, et al.. (2025). YAP/TEAD4/SP1-induced VISTA expression as a tumor cell-intrinsic mechanism of immunosuppression in colorectal cancer. Cell Death and Differentiation. 32(5). 911–925. 3 indexed citations
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Yang, Chen, Xiaowen Zhang, Meimei Zhao, et al.. (2025). Chlorogenic acid targets SLC37A2 to inhibit macrophage activation via ER-dependent NF-κB and NLRP3 signaling pathways against sepsis-induced acute lung injury. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research. 28(3). 469–490.
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Ahmad, Ayesha, A. M. Afsar, Cheng Chen, et al.. (2025). Recent advances in covalent organic frameworks for biomedical applications: Preparation, mechanisms, and perspectives. Sustainable materials and technologies. 46. e01739–e01739.
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Liang, Xiaolei, et al.. (2025). Inhibition of lanosterol synthase linking with MAPK/JNK signaling pathway suppresses endometrial cancer. Cell Death Discovery. 11(1). 55–55. 2 indexed citations
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Li, Lingling, Dongxian Jiang, Qiao Zhang, et al.. (2024). Comprehensive Proteogenomic Profiling Reveals the Molecular Characteristics of Colorectal Cancer at Distinct Stages of Progression. Cancer Research. 84(17). 2888–2910. 3 indexed citations
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Wang, Chao, Zhen Wu, Changchun Wang, et al.. (2024). Aspirin‐Mediated Acetylation of SIRT1 Maintains Intestinal Immune Homeostasis. Advanced Science. 11(19). e2306378–e2306378. 5 indexed citations
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Al‐Ahmad, Amin, et al.. (2024). Optically Active, Paper-Based Scaffolds for 3D Cardiac Pacing. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 16(40). 53449–53459. 1 indexed citations
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Yang, Xiaoyan, et al.. (2023). Machine learning algorithms to predict atypical metastasis of colorectal cancer patients after surgical resection. Frontiers in Surgery. 9. 1049933–1049933. 3 indexed citations
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Chen, Yuting, et al.. (2023). Key ingredients in Verbena officinalis and determination of their anti-atherosclerotic effect using a computer-aided drug design approach. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. 1154266–1154266. 7 indexed citations
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Yu, Lianlong, Wei Yu, Liyong Chen, et al.. (2022). The Effect of BMI on Blood Lipids and Dyslipidemia in Lactating Women. Nutrients. 14(23). 5174–5174. 7 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xuelian, Yingjie Gao, Xun Yang, et al.. (2022). A Charcot-Marie-Tooth-Causing Mutation in HSPB1 Decreases Cell Adaptation to Repeated Stress by Disrupting Autophagic Clearance of Misfolded Proteins. Cells. 11(18). 2886–2886. 4 indexed citations
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Wang, Qiang, Hairong Zhao, Wei Yu, et al.. (2022). Receptor of Advanced Glycation End Products Deficiency Attenuates Cisplatin-Induced Acute Nephrotoxicity by Inhibiting Apoptosis, Inflammation and Restoring Fatty Acid Oxidation. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 13. 907133–907133. 6 indexed citations
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Yu, Wei, Xiangyu Yang, Qian Zhang, et al.. (2021). Targeting GLS1 to cancer therapy through glutamine metabolism. Clinical & Translational Oncology. 23(11). 2253–2268. 62 indexed citations
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Hallows, William C., Wei Yu, Brian C. Smith, et al.. (2011). Sirt3 Promotes the Urea Cycle and Fatty Acid Oxidation during Dietary Restriction. Molecular Cell. 41(2). 139–149. 320 indexed citations
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Guan, Kun‐Liang, Wei Yu, Yan Lin, Yue Xiong, & Shimin Zhao. (2010). Generation of acetyllysine antibodies and affinity enrichment of acetylated peptides. Nature Protocols. 5(9). 1583–1595. 90 indexed citations
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Zhao, Shimin, Yan Lin, Wei Xu, et al.. (2009). Glioma-Derived Mutations in IDH1 Dominantly Inhibit IDH1 Catalytic Activity and Induce HIF-1α. Science. 324(5924). 261–265. 896 indexed citations breakdown →
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Yu, Wei, et al.. (2009). SIRT1: A novel target to prevent atherosclerosis. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 108(1). 10–13. 31 indexed citations
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Tan, Mingsheng, Guangbo Zhang, Ping Yi, et al.. (2002). Anatomic study of atlas and the pass using screw fixation via posterior arch and lateral mass. 12(1). 5–8. 3 indexed citations

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