Weili Zhang

7.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
188 papers, 5.1k citations indexed

About

Weili Zhang is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, Weili Zhang has authored 188 papers receiving a total of 5.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 60 papers in Molecular Biology, 27 papers in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine and 25 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in Weili Zhang's work include Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies (11 papers), Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria (9 papers) and MicroRNA in disease regulation (9 papers). Weili Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies (11 papers), Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria (9 papers) and MicroRNA in disease regulation (9 papers). Weili Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Hong Kong. Weili Zhang's co-authors include Rutai Hui, Jun Cai, Ryan Weldon, Shouling Wu, Gang Tian, Bin Geng, Jing Li, Kelda Auguste, Baoli Zhu and Wenbin Liu and has published in prestigious journals such as Circulation, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

In The Last Decade

Weili Zhang

182 papers receiving 5.0k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Gut microbiota dysbiosis contributes to the development of hypertension

2017 1.2k citations Weili Zhang et al. profile →
Inhibition of CDK1 Overcomes Oxaliplatin Resistance by Regulating ACSL4‐mediated Ferroptosis in Colorectal Cancer

2023 93 citations Weili Zhang et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Weili Zhang China	34	2.1k	967	686	629	506	188	5.1k
Kari E. North United States	45	1.6k 0.8×	924 1.0×	848 1.2×	346 0.6×	522 1.0×	298	6.7k
Xue Li China	38	1.5k 0.7×	660 0.7×	293 0.4×	604 1.0×	530 1.0×	209	5.4k
Anne Zeleniuch‐Jacquotte United States	52	2.1k 1.0×	605 0.6×	591 0.9×	1.3k 2.0×	372 0.7×	168	8.9k
Stephen M. Twigg Australia	48	1.9k 0.9×	1.0k 1.1×	1.1k 1.7×	541 0.9×	1000 2.0×	226	7.3k
Simon Bailey United Kingdom	48	2.8k 1.3×	559 0.6×	330 0.5×	665 1.1×	545 1.1×	259	8.4k
Jie Cao China	37	1.9k 0.9×	299 0.3×	616 0.9×	964 1.5×	541 1.1×	225	5.0k
Bin Zhang China	33	1.2k 0.6×	936 1.0×	595 0.9×	517 0.8×	816 1.6×	261	4.7k
Yan Liu China	46	3.1k 1.5×	820 0.8×	431 0.6×	1.0k 1.6×	605 1.2×	243	7.3k
Li Su China	41	2.4k 1.1×	370 0.4×	725 1.1×	999 1.6×	577 1.1×	248	6.3k
Paul J. Simpson United States	35	2.0k 1.0×	426 0.4×	629 0.9×	515 0.8×	611 1.2×	94	5.6k

Countries citing papers authored by Weili Zhang

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Fields of papers citing papers by Weili Zhang

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Weili Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Weili Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Weili Zhang 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 Weili Zhang. Weili Zhang is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zhang, Weili, Jie Song, Mi Kyung Song, et al.. (2025). Development and validation of a machine learning-based risk prediction model for postoperative delirium in older patients with hip fracture. The Journals of Gerontology Series A. 80(12).

Liu, Tong, et al.. (2024). Microglial repopulation restricts ocular inflammation and choroidal neovascularization in mice. Frontiers in Immunology. 15. 1366841–1366841. 2 indexed citations

Huang, Yan, Yuebo Wang, Zhongfang Li, et al.. (2023). Hemin/G-quadruplex and AuNPs-MoS2 based novel dual signal amplification strategy for ultrasensitively sandwich-type electrochemical thrombin aptasensor. Bioelectrochemistry. 157. 108635–108635. 4 indexed citations

Zhang, Weili, et al.. (2023). Manual compass measurement and trigonometric determination of proptosis. International Ophthalmology. 43(12). 4443–4450.

Chen, Yú, Jian Li, ‪Shuyuan Zhang, et al.. (2022). Genetic risk of hyperuricemia in hypertensive patients associated with antihypertensive drug therapy: A longitudinal study. Clinical Genetics. 101(4). 411–420. 5 indexed citations

Xiao, Xiao, Rui Li, Cunjin Wu, et al.. (2022). A genome-wide association study identifies a novel association between SDC3 and apparent treatment-resistant hypertension. BMC Medicine. 20(1). 463–463. 3 indexed citations

Zhang, Weili, et al.. (2020). The effect of price discrimination on dynamic duopoly games with bounded rationality. Studies in Nonlinear Dynamics and Econometrics. 26(2). 287–311. 1 indexed citations

Jia, Yan‐Long, Meng Wang, Dandan Yi, et al.. (2019). Effect of promoter, promoter mutation and enhancer on transgene expression mediated by episomal vectors in transfected HEK293, Chang liver and primary cells. Bioengineered. 10(1). 548–560. 12 indexed citations

Gong, Junsong, Zujun Chen, Yu Chen, et al.. (2019). Long non-coding RNA CASC2 suppresses pulmonary artery smooth muscle cell proliferation and phenotypic switch in hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension. Respiratory Research. 20(1). 53–53. 54 indexed citations

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Guo, Wei, Xiaowei Shi, Wei Wang, Weili Zhang, & Junxia Li. (2014). Identification of the rat liver cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in the metabolism of the calcium channel blocker dipfluzine hydrochloride. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 38(3). 901–912. 7 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili, Kory J. Lavine, Slava Epelman, et al.. (2012). Abstract 11268: Damage Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs) Activate Cardiac Fibroblasts Through Toll-Like Receptor 4: Implications for Myocardial Fibrosis. Circulation. 126. 1 indexed citations

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Ji, Hongjie, et al.. (2012). Nitrogen-15 labeling and nitrogen transformation in silage maize-cattle manure system.. Zhongguo Shengtai Nongye Xuebao / Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture. 20(1). 24–27. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili, et al.. (2011). Optimization of SRAP-PCR system and its application in genetic diversity analysis of Stylosanthes. Acta Pratacultural Science. 20(4). 159–168.

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Zhang, Weili, Amanda L. Chancey, Huei‐Ping Tzeng, et al.. (2011). The Development of Myocardial Fibrosis in Transgenic Mice With Targeted Overexpression of Tumor Necrosis Factor Requires Mast Cell–Fibroblast Interactions. Circulation. 124(19). 2106–2116. 91 indexed citations

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Chen, Wenjun, et al.. (2011). Genetic Polymorphisms of p 53 Codon 72 and Bladder Cancer Susceptibility: A Hospital-Based Case–Control Study. Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers. 15(5). 337–341. 12 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili, Jun Zhao, & Wei Li. (2011). [Influencing factors of mother-infant vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus].. PubMed. 13(8). 644–6. 6 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili, et al.. (2010). Genetic Polymorphisms of Glutathione S -Transferase P1 and Bladder Cancer Susceptibility in a Chinese Population. Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers. 15(1-2). 85–88. 9 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili. (2010). Influence of ferrous sulfate,acetic acid and warm water on germination characteristics of Pigeonpea seeds. Guangdong nongye kexue. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili. (2008). Analysis of fertilizer input and nutrient balance of farmland in Taihu watershed. Turang feiliao. 3 indexed citations

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Zhang, Weili. (2007). Protective role of arginine in gut barrier dysfunction induced by total parenteral nutrition. The Journal of clinical Pediatrics.

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