Ying Cai

5.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
148 papers, 3.7k citations indexed

About

Ying Cai is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Epidemiology and Oncology. According to data from OpenAlex, Ying Cai has authored 148 papers receiving a total of 3.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 51 papers in Molecular Biology, 27 papers in Epidemiology and 24 papers in Oncology. Recurrent topics in Ying Cai's work include Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics (8 papers), Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations (7 papers) and Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (7 papers). Ying Cai is often cited by papers focused on Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics (8 papers), Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations (7 papers) and Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (7 papers). Ying Cai collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Belgium. Ying Cai's co-authors include Yaping Li, Pengcheng Zhang, Yi­hui Zhai, Qiaoqin Wan, Xiaoyan Zhao, Xiuxiu Huang, Shifang Zhang, Bei Li, Mark Van de Casteele and Daniël Pipeleers and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Nature Communications and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Ying Cai

140 papers receiving 3.6k citations

Hit Papers

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  1. Comparative efficacy of various exercise interventions on cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
    2021 207 citations Xiuxiu Huang, Xiaoyan Zhao 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
Ying Cai China 31 1.4k 571 560 388 388 148 3.7k
Dandan Liu China 35 1.1k 0.8× 735 1.3× 291 0.5× 346 0.9× 298 0.8× 290 4.7k
Yue Shen China 30 2.0k 1.4× 474 0.8× 298 0.5× 423 1.1× 460 1.2× 110 4.1k
Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard Iran 34 1.5k 1.1× 326 0.6× 691 1.2× 518 1.3× 338 0.9× 317 5.0k
Tao Zhang China 30 1.4k 1.0× 225 0.4× 282 0.5× 540 1.4× 255 0.7× 214 3.6k
Liuya Wei China 18 2.2k 1.5× 244 0.4× 608 1.1× 165 0.4× 320 0.8× 52 4.2k
Rong‐Fu Chen Taiwan 39 884 0.6× 319 0.6× 321 0.6× 371 1.0× 347 0.9× 144 3.9k
Carolina Constantin Romania 34 979 0.7× 434 0.8× 365 0.7× 207 0.5× 593 1.5× 136 3.5k
Sepideh Zununi Vahed Iran 35 1.7k 1.2× 213 0.4× 551 1.0× 291 0.8× 300 0.8× 167 4.1k
Bo Wan China 32 1.3k 0.9× 387 0.7× 222 0.4× 182 0.5× 284 0.7× 201 3.3k
Michael Zhang United States 29 1.4k 1.0× 390 0.7× 531 0.9× 478 1.2× 760 2.0× 178 4.3k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ying Cai

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All Works

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Shan, Xiaoting, Ying Cai, Xujie Sun, et al.. (2025). Computer‐Aided Design of Self‐Assembled Nanoparticles to Enhance Cancer Chemoimmunotherapy via Dual‐Modulation Strategy. Advanced Healthcare Materials. 14(7). e2404261–e2404261. 3 indexed citations
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Liu, Xin, Yujun Xu, Xiaoguang Xu, et al.. (2025). Dual cytokine-engineered macrophages rejuvenate the tumor microenvironment and enhance anti-PD-1 therapy in renal cell carcinoma. International Immunopharmacology. 156. 114725–114725. 1 indexed citations
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Shan, Xiaoting, Ying Cai, Lingli Zhou, et al.. (2024). Rational strategies for improving the efficiency of design and discovery of nanomedicines. Nature Communications. 15(1). 9990–9990. 24 indexed citations
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He, Lin, et al.. (2024). Adipose stem cell‑derived exosomes promote high glucose-induced wound healing by regulating the TRIM32/STING axis. Archives of Dermatological Research. 316(6). 323–323. 1 indexed citations
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Jiang, Hongyan, Ning Jiang, Shufen Zhang, et al.. (2023). Inhibition of GPR30 sensitized gefitinib to NSCLC cells via regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. 37. 1200430833–1200430833. 2 indexed citations
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Cai, Ying, Xiaoting Shan, Lingli Zhou, et al.. (2023). Inhibiting Endothelial Cell‐Mediated T Lymphocyte Apoptosis with Integrin‐Targeting Peptide‐Drug Conjugate Filaments for Chemoimmunotherapy of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer. Advanced Materials. 36(3). e2306676–e2306676. 12 indexed citations
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Cao, Yuhong, Yan Cao, Yiwei Shi, et al.. (2021). Surface plasmon resonance biosensor combined with lentiviral particle stabilization strategy for rapid and specific screening of P-Glycoprotein ligands. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 413(7). 2021–2031. 13 indexed citations
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Lv, Zhanyun, Lifang Wang, Kui Zhang, et al.. (2021). RNA-sequencing of peripheral blood circular RNAs in Parkinson disease. Medicine. 100(23). e25888–e25888. 29 indexed citations
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Zhang, Shifang, Xiuxiu Huang, Xiaoyan Zhao, et al.. (2021). Effect of exercise on bone mineral density among patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 31(15-16). 2100–2111. 55 indexed citations
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Wu, Xiaojing, Kejing Wang, Ying Cai, et al.. (2021). Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia complicated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis caused by chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection: a case report. BMC Infectious Diseases. 21(1). 1207–1207. 4 indexed citations
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Ma, Xiang, Ying Cai, & Liang Tang. (2020). The complete chloroplast genome of a critically endangered tree species, Hopea reticulata (Dipterocarpaceae). SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(3). 3575–3576. 1 indexed citations
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Zhao, Xiaoyan, et al.. (2020). The relative effectiveness of different types of exercise for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia: Systematic review protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 76(12). 3662–3668. 2 indexed citations
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Lü, Jian, Yuxuan Zhang, Jun Wu, Jian‐Hua Wang, & Ying Cai. (2019). Fate of antibiotic resistance genes in reclaimed water reuse system with integrated membrane process. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 382. 121025–121025. 68 indexed citations
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Su, Shu, Shifu Li, Shunxiang Li, et al.. (2016). Gaps in the Continuum of HIV Care: Long Pretreatment Waiting Time between HIV Diagnosis and Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Leads to Poor Treatment Adherence and Outcomes. BioMed Research International. 2016. 1–8. 12 indexed citations
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Wang, Yang, Yi Li, Yuxin Wang, et al.. (2016). Isolation, phylogenetic group, drug resistance, biofilm formation, and adherence genes of Escherichia coli from poultry in central China. Poultry Science. 95(12). 2895–2901. 29 indexed citations
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Cai, Ying & Lin Tang. (2012). Rare Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to Hypothyroidism-Induced Rhabdomyolysis. Yonsei Medical Journal. 54(1). 172–172. 18 indexed citations
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Peng, Hong, Ping Chen, Ying Cai, et al.. (2007). Endothelin-1 increases expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and production of interlukin-8 in hunan pulmonary epithelial cells. Peptides. 29(3). 419–424. 23 indexed citations
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Su, Fuhong, Zhen Wang, Ying Cai, Peter Rogiers, & Jean‐Louis Vincent. (2007). FLUID RESUSCITATION IN SEVERE SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK. Shock. 27(5). 520–526. 36 indexed citations

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