Yongfeng Gao

3.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
66 papers, 3.1k citations indexed

About

Yongfeng Gao is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Molecular Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Yongfeng Gao has authored 66 papers receiving a total of 3.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 23 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 19 papers in Biomaterials and 17 papers in Molecular Medicine. Recurrent topics in Yongfeng Gao's work include Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (17 papers), Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (10 papers) and Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (9 papers). Yongfeng Gao is often cited by papers focused on Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications (17 papers), Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (10 papers) and Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (9 papers). Yongfeng Gao collaborates with scholars based in China, Canada and Singapore. Yongfeng Gao's co-authors include Michael J. Serpe, Menglian Wei, Xue Li, Xue Li, Lin Mei, Xiaowei Zeng, Feng Shi, Laiqiang Huang, Jian‐Feng Chen and Xiangbin Cai and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Biomaterials and Analytical Chemistry.

In The Last Decade

Yongfeng Gao

62 papers receiving 3.1k 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.

Stimuli-responsive polymers and their applications

2016 1.0k citations Menglian Wei, Yongfeng Gao et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Yongfeng Gao China	28	1.2k	1.1k	660	648	561	66	3.1k
Sami Hietala Finland	39	988 0.9×	1.1k 1.0×	684 1.0×	931 1.4×	586 1.0×	132	3.6k
Kazuya Yamamoto Japan	33	849 0.7×	1.7k 1.6×	577 0.9×	1.0k 1.6×	484 0.9×	161	3.8k
Tuncer Çaykara Türkiye	30	945 0.8×	600 0.5×	448 0.7×	662 1.0×	770 1.4×	148	2.9k
Qingsong Zhang China	31	920 0.8×	665 0.6×	636 1.0×	461 0.7×	432 0.8×	123	2.5k
George Pasparakis United Kingdom	25	893 0.8×	847 0.8×	593 0.9×	825 1.3×	515 0.9×	46	2.6k
Yanxian Zhang United States	30	1.2k 1.1×	589 0.5×	377 0.6×	337 0.5×	628 1.1×	59	3.0k
Alberto Gallardo Spain	28	1.1k 0.9×	903 0.8×	413 0.6×	776 1.2×	422 0.8×	141	2.9k
Hsieh‐Chih Tsai Taiwan	38	1.7k 1.5×	1.5k 1.4×	1.1k 1.7×	454 0.7×	439 0.8×	188	4.5k
Jonghwi Lee South Korea	33	1.1k 0.9×	979 0.9×	613 0.9×	281 0.4×	289 0.5×	163	3.5k
Guolin Wu China	31	1.1k 0.9×	1.1k 1.0×	328 0.5×	502 0.8×	458 0.8×	83	2.5k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Yongfeng Gao

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zhang, Hongtao & Yongfeng Gao. (2025). Recent Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Microgels and Their Biomedical Applications. Molecules. 30(22). 4457–4457.

Guo, Tianyang, Meng Zhang, Wei Chen, et al.. (2025). Cognitive improvement effects of PF-04957325, a phosphodiesterase-8 inhibitor, in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease via modulating neuroinflammation. The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. 28(5). 1 indexed citations

Gao, Yongfeng, et al.. (2024). Effect of Conditions Simulating Practical Use on the Efficiency of an N-Halamine-Based Finish Applied to Medical Gown and Military Uniform Fabrics. Textile Research Journal. 94(23-24). 2707–2724.

Liu, Mingjian, Jinshen Wang, Shanshan Shi, et al.. (2023). Optimization, and biological evaluation of 3-O-β-chacotriosyl betulinic acid amide derivatives as novel small-molecule Omicron. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 256. 115463–115463. 5 indexed citations

Kong, Deping, et al.. (2023). Arterial Baroreflex Dysfunction Promotes Neuroinflammation by Activating the Platelet CD40L/Nuclear Factor Kappa B Signaling Pathway in Microglia and Astrocytes. Neurochemical Research. 48(6). 1691–1706. 4 indexed citations

Gao, Yongfeng, et al.. (2023). Facile preparation of Pickering emulsion-based coatings for hydrophobic, oil-resistant, biodegradable green paper-based packaging. Food Hydrocolloids. 149. 109624–109624. 28 indexed citations

Li, Hui, Yan Wu, Yongfeng Gao, et al.. (2022). Identification, optimization, and biological evaluation of 3-O-β-chacotriosyl ursolic acid derivatives as novel SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors by targeting the prefusion state of spike protein. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 238. 114426–114426. 13 indexed citations

Wang, Hao, Yong Xu, Xiaodan Wang, et al.. (2020). The Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor Roflumilast, a Potential Treatment for the Comorbidity of Memory Loss and Depression in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Preclinical Study in APP/PS1 Transgenic Mice. The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. 23(10). 700–711. 66 indexed citations

Zhang, Yingnan, et al.. (2020). Microgel-Based Stretchable Reservoir Devices for Elongation Enhanced Small Molecule Release Rate. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 12(16). 19062–19068. 19 indexed citations

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Gao, Yongfeng, Menglian Wei, Xue Li, et al.. (2017). Stimuli-responsive polymers: Fundamental considerations and applications. Macromolecular Research. 25(6). 513–527. 54 indexed citations

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Li, Xue, Xiangbin Cai, Yongfeng Gao, & Michael J. Serpe. (2017). Reversible bidirectional bending of hydrogel-based bilayer actuators. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 5(15). 2804–2812. 125 indexed citations

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Zhang, Linhua, Wenbo Hao, Lv Xu, et al.. (2017). A pH-sensitive methenamine mandelate-loaded nanoparticle induces DNA damage and apoptosis of cancer cells. Acta Biomaterialia. 62. 246–256. 18 indexed citations

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Chang, Danfeng, Yongfeng Gao, Lijun Wang, et al.. (2015). Polydopamine-based surface modification of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as pH-sensitive drug delivery vehicles for cancer therapy. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 463. 279–287. 216 indexed citations

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Ye, Youfan, Yongfeng Gao, Hua-Tao Xie, & Haijun Wang. (2014). Pharmacokinetics and retinal toxicity of various doses of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in rabbits.. PubMed. 20. 629–36. 13 indexed citations

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Zeng, Xiaowei, Tao Wei, Zhongyuan Wang, et al.. (2014). Docetaxel‐Loaded Nanoparticles of Dendritic Amphiphilic Block Copolymer H40‐PLA‐b‐TPGS for Cancer Treatment. Particle & Particle Systems Characterization. 32(1). 112–122. 53 indexed citations

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Wang, Zhongyuan, Yanping Wu, Xiaowei Zeng, et al.. (2014). Antitumor Efficiency of D-α-Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Succinate-b-Poly(ε-caprolactone-<I>ran</I>-lactide) Nanoparticle-Based Delivery of Docetaxel in Mice Bearing Cervical Cancer. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology. 10(8). 1509–1519. 30 indexed citations

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Meng, Zijun, et al.. (2013). Causes and risk factors of recurrent retinal detachment after silicone oil removal. 29(5). 499–504. 1 indexed citations

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Zhu, Huijun, Hongbo Chen, Xiaowei Zeng, et al.. (2013). Co-delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs with vitamin E TPGS by porous PLGA nanoparticles for enhanced chemotherapy against multi-drug resistance. Biomaterials. 35(7). 2391–2400. 207 indexed citations

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Jiang, Xinquan, et al.. (2012). Experimental study on the levels of related cytokines and behavior changes during the course of fracture healing in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhi. 21(11). 979–981. 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Ying, et al.. (2011). Study on the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of the Cercis chinensis Bunee leaves and cor-tices. Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. 31(1). 45–47. 3 indexed citations

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