Zhen Yang

4.4k total citations · 1 hit paper
77 papers, 3.2k citations indexed

About

Zhen Yang is a scholar working on Oncology, Molecular Biology and Cancer Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhen Yang has authored 77 papers receiving a total of 3.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 32 papers in Oncology, 29 papers in Molecular Biology and 25 papers in Cancer Research. Recurrent topics in Zhen Yang's work include Liver physiology and pathology (10 papers), Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research (10 papers) and Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances (10 papers). Zhen Yang is often cited by papers focused on Liver physiology and pathology (10 papers), Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research (10 papers) and Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances (10 papers). Zhen Yang collaborates with scholars based in China, Hong Kong and United States. Zhen Yang's co-authors include Sheung Tat Fan, David Ho, Chi Keung Marco Lau, Chi Tat Lam, Michael Ng, Wan Yu, Patricia Ngai, Ronnie T.P. Poon, Ronnie T. P. Poon and Patrick Chu and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Neuroscience, Immunity and The Journal of Immunology.

In The Last Decade

Zhen Yang

73 papers receiving 3.2k 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.

Significance of CD90+ Cancer Stem Cells in Human Liver Cancer

2008 963 citations Zhen Yang, David Ho et al. profile →

Peers

Zhen Yang

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Li Zhou China

Graham F. Barnard United States

Yoshitaka Hippo Japan

Lixia Xu China

Oliver Stoeltzing United States

Adrian M. Jubb United Kingdom

Mingxia Yan China

Limin Xia China

Koichi Kawamoto Japan

Niccola Funel Italy

Li Zhou China

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zhang, Di, Zhen Yang, Pan Sun, et al.. (2025). Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells via suprachoroidal injection: A novel approach for experimental uveitis treatment. Experimental Eye Research. 255. 110373–110373.

Sun, Qi, Zhen Yang, Xingli Zhao, et al.. (2024). Inflammatory factor TNFα-induced circDMD mediates R-loop formation to promote tumorigenesis. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 280(Pt 1). 135689–135689. 1 indexed citations

Sun, Dantong, Zhen Yang, Yongzhi Lu, et al.. (2024). SMARCA4 mutations and expression in lung adenocarcinoma: prognostic significance and impact on the immunotherapy response. FEBS Open Bio. 14(12). 2086–2103. 5 indexed citations

Yang, Zhen, Tianhao Wu, Pengyu Chen, et al.. (2024). Recurrence Patterns and Long-Term Results After Curative Surgery for Patients With Breast Cancer. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 32(4). 2554–2568.

Yang, Zhen, et al.. (2023). Early-onset pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: A distinct disease with improved survival compared with old individuals. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 14. 1025485–1025485. 3 indexed citations

Yang, Zhen, et al.. (2023). The Impact of the Establishment of the Mount Wuyi National Park on the Livelihood of Farmers. Agriculture. 13(8). 1619–1619. 4 indexed citations

Hu, Xu, Yaohui Wang, Yanxiang Shao, et al.. (2023). The biological role and immunotherapy of gangliosides and GD3 synthase in cancers. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 11. 1076862–1076862. 21 indexed citations

Yang, Zhen, Dongsheng Zhang, & Guangjun Shi. (2022). Reappraisal of a 2-cm Cutoff Size for the Management of Nonfunctional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Population-Based Study. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 13. 928341–928341. 4 indexed citations

Yang, Zhen, et al.. (2022). Development and Validation of Nomograms to Predict Overall Survival and Cancer-Specific Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Frontiers in Oncology. 12. 831649–831649. 6 indexed citations

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Liu, Chao, Zhen Yang, Yuan Guo, et al.. (2021). Case Report: Response With Immunotherapy in a Patient With Mixed Neuroendocrine Non-Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Gallbladder. Frontiers in Oncology. 11. 770156–770156. 4 indexed citations

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Li, Tao, et al.. (2012). Expression and prognostic significance of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 in hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Clinical Pathology. 65(9). 808–814. 26 indexed citations

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Fan, Sheung Tat, Zhen Yang, David Ho, et al.. (2011). Prediction of Posthepatectomy Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Circulating Cancer Stem Cells. Annals of Surgery. 254(4). 569–576. 126 indexed citations

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Lau, Chi Keung Marco, Zhen Yang, David Ho, et al.. (2009). An Akt/Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α/Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB Autocrine Loop Mediates Hypoxia-Induced Chemoresistance in Liver Cancer Cells and Tumorigenic Hepatic Progenitor Cells. Clinical Cancer Research. 15(10). 3462–3471. 94 indexed citations

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Shen, Zan, Zhen Yang, Yi Gao, et al.. (2008). The Kringle 1 Domain of Hepatocyte Growth Factor Has Antiangiogenic and Antitumor Cell Effects on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Cancer Research. 68(2). 404–414. 27 indexed citations

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Yang, Zhen, Michael Ng, David Ho, et al.. (2008). Significance of local and circulating cancer stem cells in human liver cancer. Cancer Research. 68. 4591–4591. 2 indexed citations

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Tam, Ka Ho, Zhen Yang, Chi Keung Marco Lau, et al.. (2008). Inhibition of mTOR enhances chemosensitivity in hepatocellular carcinoma. Cancer Letters. 273(2). 201–209. 59 indexed citations

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Yang, Zhen, Patricia Ngai, David Ho, et al.. (2007). Induction of Long-Term Liver Allograft Survival by Delayed Immunosuppression is Dependent on Interleukin-10. Liver Transplantation. 13(4). 571–578. 6 indexed citations

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Yang, Zhen, David Ho, Chi Keung Marco Lau, et al.. (2006). Platelet activation during tumor development, the potential role of BDNF–TrkB autocrine loop. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 346(3). 981–985. 28 indexed citations

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Lum, Ching Tung, Zhen Yang, Gloria Hoi‐Yee Li, et al.. (2005). Gold(III) compound is a novel chemocytotoxic agent for hepatocellular carcinoma. International Journal of Cancer. 118(6). 1527–1538. 71 indexed citations

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Yang, Zhen, Ronnie T.P. Poon, Ying Luo, et al.. (2004). Up-Regulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Small-for-Size Liver Grafts Enhances Macrophage Activities through VEGF Receptor 2-Dependent Pathway. The Journal of Immunology. 173(4). 2507–2515. 65 indexed citations

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