Yang Chen

3.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
162 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

Yang Chen is a scholar working on Surgery, Molecular Biology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Yang Chen has authored 162 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 56 papers in Surgery, 51 papers in Molecular Biology and 29 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Yang Chen's work include Tendon Structure and Treatment (21 papers), Shoulder Injury and Treatment (15 papers) and Extracellular vesicles in disease (12 papers). Yang Chen is often cited by papers focused on Tendon Structure and Treatment (21 papers), Shoulder Injury and Treatment (15 papers) and Extracellular vesicles in disease (12 papers). Yang Chen collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Hong Kong. Yang Chen's co-authors include Hongbin Lü, Can Chen, Xiaolong Liu, Xiaomo Wu, Zhongkai Gu, Ju Jiang, Jinyan Zhang, Muzhi Li, Jianzhong Hu and Qiang Shi and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blood and Molecular Cell.

In The Last Decade

Yang Chen

148 papers receiving 2.4k citations

Hit Papers

Mesenchymal stromal cell therapies: immunomodulatory prop... 2020 2026 2022 2024 2020 2024 50 100 150 200
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. Mesenchymal stromal cell therapies: immunomodulatory properties and clinical progress
    2020 220 citations Yang Chen et al. profile →
  2. Chondrocyte membrane–coated nanoparticles promote drug retention and halt cartilage damage in rat and canine osteoarthritis
    2024 72 citations Yang Chen et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Yang Chen China 26 733 652 314 305 292 162 2.4k
Zhijun Pan China 32 943 1.3× 983 1.5× 267 0.9× 301 1.0× 255 0.9× 117 3.1k
Xiaoqian Dang China 31 604 0.8× 630 1.0× 205 0.7× 479 1.6× 195 0.7× 115 2.3k
Jie Jiang China 24 1.2k 1.6× 554 0.8× 405 1.3× 275 0.9× 228 0.8× 98 2.5k
Yi Zhou China 32 1.5k 2.1× 470 0.7× 255 0.8× 241 0.8× 229 0.8× 115 3.3k
Youjia Xu China 29 1.1k 1.5× 303 0.5× 207 0.7× 396 1.3× 379 1.3× 128 2.4k
Peijian Tong China 27 856 1.2× 777 1.2× 772 2.5× 546 1.8× 269 0.9× 184 2.7k
Ping Zhou United States 25 1.8k 2.5× 522 0.8× 350 1.1× 332 1.1× 275 0.9× 59 3.2k
Wenyan Zhou China 24 1.1k 1.5× 437 0.7× 360 1.1× 104 0.3× 238 0.8× 97 2.7k

Countries citing papers authored by Yang Chen

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Fields of papers citing papers by Yang Chen

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Yang Chen

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

All Works

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Xu, Yan, Jiaqiang Huang, Siqi Li, et al.. (2025). CBD-conjugated BMP-inhibiting exosomes on collagen scaffold dual-target Achilles tendon repair: Synergistic regeneration and heterotopic ossification prevention. Materials Today Bio. 32. 101790–101790. 1 indexed citations
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Chen, Yang, et al.. (2025). Synthesis, X-ray, DFT and antibacterial activity of a novel 1-indanone derivative. Journal of Molecular Structure. 1339. 142422–142422.
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He, Guanhao, Yi Lin, Jianxiong Hu, et al.. (2024). The trends of non-accidental mortality burden attributed to compound hot-dry events in China and its provinces in a global warming world. Environment International. 191. 108977–108977. 7 indexed citations
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Li, Yun, et al.. (2024). Evaluating Spinal Cord Stimulation as a Therapeutic Strategy for Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: A Retrospective Observational Study. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 28(2). 341–347. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Zhenxi, Yanting Yang, Yang Chen, Jingyu Su, & Wenjing Du. (2024). Malic enzyme 2 maintains metabolic state and anti-tumor immunity of CD8+ T cells. Molecular Cell. 84(17). 3354–3370.e7. 14 indexed citations
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Zhang, Shuzhen, Jingjing Wang, Yang Chen, et al.. (2024). CAFs-derived lactate enhances the cancer stemness through inhibiting the MST1 ubiquitination degradation in OSCC. Cell & Bioscience. 14(1). 144–144. 7 indexed citations
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Chen, Yang, Min Pang, Huixing Liu, et al.. (2024). The effects of psychiatric disorders on the risk of chronic heart failure: a univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization study. Frontiers in Public Health. 12. 1306150–1306150. 6 indexed citations
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Tang, Pei, Yang Chen, Yang Li, et al.. (2024). Preparation and characterization of extracellular vesicles and their cutting-edge applications in regenerative medicine. Applied Materials Today. 37. 102084–102084. 10 indexed citations
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Li, Liangliang, et al.. (2023). Intrapuparial development and age estimation of Sarcophaga peregrina (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) for postmortem interval estimation. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 26(2). 102089–102089. 4 indexed citations
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Liu, Li, et al.. (2023). Levels and Determinants of Antenatal Breastfeeding Attitudes among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. Children. 10(2). 275–275. 4 indexed citations
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Shen, Min, Qian Yu, Shushu Li, et al.. (2023). Growth differentiation factor-15/adiponectin ratio as a potential biomarker for metabolic syndrome in Han Chinese. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 14. 1146376–1146376. 2 indexed citations
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Xiao, Min, Song Yang, An Zhou, et al.. (2022). MiR-27a-3p and miR-30b-5p inhibited-vitamin D receptor involved in the progression of tuberculosis. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. 1020542–1020542. 8 indexed citations
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Chen, Yang, et al.. (2020). Relationship Between Crown to Root Ratio and Alveolar Bone Support in Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Alveolus. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 58(2). 215–221. 1 indexed citations
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Geng, Lanlan, Pei‐Yu Chen, Huiwen Li, et al.. (2018). Long-Term Outcomes of Caustic Esophageal Stricture with Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation in Chinese Children. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2018. 1–6. 7 indexed citations
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Xu, Kuanfeng, Lin Jiang, Mei Zhang, et al.. (2016). Type 2 Diabetes Risk Allele UBE2E2 Is Associated With Decreased Glucose-Stimulated Insulin Release in Elderly Chinese Han Individuals. Medicine. 95(19). e3604–e3604. 13 indexed citations
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Chen, Yang, et al.. (2007). A Novel Mutation in the EXT2 Gene Identified in Two Unrelated Chinese Families with Hereditary Multiple Exostoses. Genetic Testing. 11(4). 445–450. 3 indexed citations

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