Yen Luu

2.5k total citations · 2 hit papers
18 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

Yen Luu is a scholar working on Epidemiology, Molecular Biology and Physiology. According to data from OpenAlex, Yen Luu has authored 18 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 6 papers in Epidemiology, 5 papers in Molecular Biology and 5 papers in Physiology. Recurrent topics in Yen Luu's work include Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (4 papers), Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases (3 papers) and Mesenchymal stem cell research (2 papers). Yen Luu is often cited by papers focused on Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (4 papers), Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases (3 papers) and Mesenchymal stem cell research (2 papers). Yen Luu collaborates with scholars based in United States, Norway and United Kingdom. Yen Luu's co-authors include Clinton T. Rubin, Stefan Judex, Michael Hadjiargyrou, Jeffrey E. Pessin, Benjamin S. Hsiao, Benjamin Chu, Dufei Fang, Charles Chang, Kwangsok Kim and Engin Özçivici and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Investigation, PLoS ONE and Journal of Controlled Release.

In The Last Decade

Yen Luu

15 papers receiving 2.0k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Autophagy regulates adipose mass and differentiation in mice

2009 623 citations Rajat Singh, Youqing Xiang et al. Journal of Clinical Investigation profile →
Incorporation and controlled release of a hydrophilic antibiotic using poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-based electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds

2004 606 citations Kwangsok Kim, Yen Luu et al. Journal of Controlled Release profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Yen Luu United States	9	588	583	523	506	443	18	2.0k
Alan J. Ryan United States	30	223 0.4×	322 0.6×	891 1.7×	504 1.0×	586 1.3×	56	3.0k
Petek Korkusuz Türkiye	30	217 0.4×	757 1.3×	597 1.1×	985 1.9×	107 0.2×	158	2.8k
Jie Shen China	27	138 0.2×	301 0.5×	1.5k 2.9×	446 0.9×	179 0.4×	88	4.0k
Cláudia Scheuer Germany	36	430 0.7×	403 0.7×	840 1.6×	508 1.0×	144 0.3×	136	3.5k
Anna Blocki Hong Kong	22	107 0.2×	597 1.0×	548 1.0×	722 1.4×	135 0.3×	39	2.3k
Chelsea S. Bahney United States	26	407 0.7×	325 0.6×	659 1.3×	749 1.5×	141 0.3×	71	2.4k
Jie Jiang China	24	138 0.2×	244 0.4×	1.2k 2.2×	463 0.9×	89 0.2×	98	2.5k
Virginie Sottile United Kingdom	29	139 0.2×	286 0.5×	1.4k 2.7×	784 1.5×	270 0.6×	79	2.8k
Zheng Wang China	24	337 0.6×	216 0.4×	695 1.3×	647 1.3×	113 0.3×	120	2.4k
Daping Wang China	33	242 0.4×	604 1.0×	1.3k 2.5×	896 1.8×	106 0.2×	166	3.8k

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18 of 18 papers shown

Luu, Yen, et al.. (2025). Squamous cell carcinoma originating in folliculitis decalvans. Dermatology Online Journal. 31(1).

Han, Joseph, et al.. (2024). Implementation of a dermatology skin of color educational module for medical students. Dermatology Online Journal. 29(6).

Luu, Yen, et al.. (2023). Elevated body mass index, statin use, and cholecystectomy are associated with vulvar lichen sclerosus: A retrospective, case-control study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 88(6). 1376–1378. 6 indexed citations

Han, Joseph K., et al.. (2023). Online Health Information for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae has a Difficult Level of Readability. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 22(2). 195–196. 1 indexed citations

Han, Joseph K., et al.. (2023). Advocating for patients with skin disease: Federal dermatology lobbying and expenditure activity by the American Academy of Dermatology Association and SkinPAC from 2008 to 2021. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 88(6). 1358–1360.

Luu, Yen, et al.. (2022). A perfect match: A cross-sectional analysis of couples matching in dermatology. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 88(4). 914–916. 1 indexed citations

Luu, Yen, et al.. (2022). Epidemiology, clinicopathology, and diagnosis of cutaneous nocardiosis: A case series and population-level analysis. JAAD Case Reports. 25. 30–34. 1 indexed citations

Luu, Yen, et al.. (2022). Accelerated Healing from Severe Radiation Dermatitis Using Noncontact, Low-frequency Ultrasound-assisted Saline Wash Therapy. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 36(1). 41–43. 3 indexed citations

Luu, Yen, Payal Rana, Thomas D. Duensing, Christopher B. Black, & Yvonne Will. (2012). Profiling of Toxicity and Identification of Distinct Apoptosis Profiles Using a 384-Well High-Throughput Flow Cytometry Screening Platform. SLAS DISCOVERY. 17(6). 806–812. 7 indexed citations

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Ke, Fuyou, Yen Luu, Michael Hadjiargyrou, & Dehai Liang. (2010). Characterizing DNA Condensation and Conformational Changes in Organic Solvents. PLoS ONE. 5(10). e13308–e13308. 34 indexed citations

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Özçivici, Engin, Yen Luu, Clinton T. Rubin, & Stefan Judex. (2010). Low-Level Vibrations Retain Bone Marrow's Osteogenic Potential and Augment Recovery of Trabecular Bone during Reambulation. PLoS ONE. 5(6). e11178–e11178. 93 indexed citations

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Özçivici, Engin, Yen Luu, Yi-Xian Qin, et al.. (2010). Mechanical signals as anabolic agents in bone. Nature Reviews Rheumatology. 6(1). 50–59. 351 indexed citations

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Singh, Rajat, Youqing Xiang, Yongjun Wang, et al.. (2009). Autophagy regulates adipose mass and differentiation in mice. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 119(11). 3329–39. 623 indexed citations breakdown →

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Luu, Yen, Jeffrey E. Pessin, Stefan Judex, Janet Rubin, & Clinton T. Rubin. (2009). Mechanical signals as a non-invasive means to influence mesenchymal stem cell fate, promoting bone and suppressing the fat phenotype. PubMed. 6(4). 132–149. 31 indexed citations

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Lublinsky, Svetlana, Yen Luu, Clinton T. Rubin, & Stefan Judex. (2008). Automated Separation of Visceral and Subcutaneous Adiposity in In Vivo Microcomputed Tomographies of Mice. Journal of Digital Imaging. 22(3). 222–231. 20 indexed citations

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Luu, Yen, Encarnación Capilla, Clifford J. Rosen, et al.. (2008). Mechanical Stimulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation Promotes Osteogenesis While Preventing Dietary-Induced Obesity. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 24(1). 50–61. 212 indexed citations

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Chiu, Jonathan, Yen Luu, Dufei Fang, et al.. (2005). Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology. 1(2). 115–132. 29 indexed citations

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Kim, Kwangsok, Yen Luu, Charles Chang, et al.. (2004). Incorporation and controlled release of a hydrophilic antibiotic using poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-based electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds. Journal of Controlled Release. 98(1). 47–56. 606 indexed citations breakdown →

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