Xiaowei Li

1.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
25 papers, 1.2k citations indexed

About

Xiaowei Li is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and Genetics. According to data from OpenAlex, Xiaowei Li has authored 25 papers receiving a total of 1.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 7 papers in Molecular Biology, 7 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience and 5 papers in Genetics. Recurrent topics in Xiaowei Li's work include Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms (5 papers), Mesenchymal stem cell research (4 papers) and Nerve injury and regeneration (3 papers). Xiaowei Li is often cited by papers focused on Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms (5 papers), Mesenchymal stem cell research (4 papers) and Nerve injury and regeneration (3 papers). Xiaowei Li collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Pakistan. Xiaowei Li's co-authors include Xuejun Wen, Ning Zhang, Xiaoyan Liu, Xiaoyan Liu, Wen Zhao, Yi Chu, Feng Shao, Di Zhang, Bin Zhang and Di Chen and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Nature Neuroscience and Biomaterials.

In The Last Decade

Xiaowei Li

24 papers receiving 1.2k 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.

  1. Gasdermin D plays a key role as a pyroptosis executor of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in humans and mice
    2017 336 citations Bing Xu, Mingzuo Jiang et al. Journal of Hepatology profile →

Peers

Xiaowei Li
Jia Luo China
Feng Cai China
Meng Yuan China
Jiajü Lü China
Karolina Chwalek Germany
Ran Tian China
Rachael W. Sirianni United States
Elke Kaemmerer Germany
Fang Yu United States
Jia Luo China
Xiaowei Li
Citations per year, relative to Xiaowei Li Xiaowei Li (= 1×) peers Jia Luo

Countries citing papers authored by Xiaowei Li

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Fields of papers citing papers by Xiaowei Li

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Xiaowei Li. 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 Xiaowei Li. The network helps show where Xiaowei Li may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xiaowei Li

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Xiaowei Li. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Xiaowei Li 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 Xiaowei Li. Xiaowei Li 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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Tao, Chang-Lu, Yun-Tao Liu, Xiaowei Li, et al.. (2025). “Kiss-shrink-run” unifies mechanisms for synaptic vesicle exocytosis and hyperfast recycling. Science. 390(6770). eads7954–eads7954.
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Li, Mingxi, et al.. (2024). Antimicrobial resistance, serogroups, virulence gene profiles and MLST of Escherichia coli from giant panda. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14. 1236227–1236227. 2 indexed citations
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Wang, Xiaohui, et al.. (2024). Simultaneous Detection of Helicobacter pylori and Clarithromycin Resistance Mutations Using RAA-CRISPR/Cas13a Assay. Infection and Drug Resistance. Volume 17. 3001–3010. 5 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaowei, et al.. (2023). The ROS/SIRT1/STAR axis as a target for melatonin ameliorating atrazine-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and steroid disorders in granulosa cells. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 269. 115780–115780. 12 indexed citations
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Zeng, Nan, et al.. (2022). Diabetes Complications and Related Comorbidities Impair the Accuracy of FreeStyle Libre, a Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity. Volume 15. 3437–3445. 3 indexed citations
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Liu, Zhichao, Ying Zhu, Liming Zhang, et al.. (2022). Structural and functional imaging of brains. Science China Chemistry. 66(2). 324–366. 25 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaowei, Chun‐yang Zhang, Mengyu Wang, et al.. (2022). Saccharides from Arctium lappa L. root reduce platelet activation and thrombus formation in a laser injury thrombosis mouse model. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 23(5). 344–344. 4 indexed citations
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Liu, Yun-Tao, Chang-Lu Tao, Xiaokang Zhang, et al.. (2020). Mesophasic organization of GABAA receptors in hippocampal inhibitory synapses. Nature Neuroscience. 23(12). 1589–1596. 52 indexed citations
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Gong, Zhenxing, Lyn M. Van Swol, Kui Yin, et al.. (2019). High-Power Distance Is Not Always Bad: Ethical Leadership Results in Feedback Seeking. Frontiers in Psychology. 10. 2137–2137. 18 indexed citations
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Xu, Bing, Mingzuo Jiang, Yi Chu, et al.. (2017). Gasdermin D plays a key role as a pyroptosis executor of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in humans and mice. Journal of Hepatology. 68(4). 773–782. 336 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhao, Wen, Xiaowei Li, Xiaoyan Liu, Ning Zhang, & Xuejun Wen. (2014). Effects of substrate stiffness on adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. Materials Science and Engineering C. 40. 316–323. 98 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaowei, Xiaoyan Liu, Ning Zhang, & Xuejun Wen. (2014). Engineering In Situ Cross-Linkable and Neurocompatible Hydrogels. Journal of Neurotrauma. 31(16). 1431–1438. 15 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaowei, et al.. (2013). Magnetic‐directed patterning of cell spheroids. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 102(5). 1537–1547. 69 indexed citations
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Wu, Yongning, Xiaowei Li, Suying Chang, et al.. (2012). Variable Iodine Intake Persists in the Context of Universal Salt Iodization in China. Journal of Nutrition. 142(9). 1728–1734. 46 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaowei, et al.. (2012). Improve the viability of transplanted neural cells with appropriate sized neurospheres coated with mesenchymal stem cells. Medical Hypotheses. 79(2). 274–277. 18 indexed citations
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Li, Xiaowei, Xiaoyan Liu, Wen Zhao, Xuejun Wen, & Ning Zhang. (2012). Manipulating neural-stem-cell mobilization and migration in vitro. Acta Biomaterialia. 8(6). 2087–2095. 20 indexed citations
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Tian, Feng, Bin Zhang, Xiaoli Zhao, et al.. (2006). In vitro evaluation of embolization effects of thermosensitive N ‐isopropylacrylamide‐based copolymer solutions. Polymer International. 55(4). 405–408. 4 indexed citations

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