Zhi Chen

13.4k total citations · 3 hit papers
304 papers, 8.2k citations indexed

About

Zhi Chen is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Cancer Research and Oral Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhi Chen has authored 304 papers receiving a total of 8.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 150 papers in Molecular Biology, 56 papers in Cancer Research and 51 papers in Oral Surgery. Recurrent topics in Zhi Chen's work include MicroRNA in disease regulation (32 papers), Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (30 papers) and Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments (29 papers). Zhi Chen is often cited by papers focused on MicroRNA in disease regulation (32 papers), Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research (30 papers) and Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments (29 papers). Zhi Chen collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and United Kingdom. Zhi Chen's co-authors include Yanning Liu, Guohua Lou, Guohua Yuan, Lu Zhang, Min Zheng, Wei Ji, Mingwen Fan, Huan Liu, Jeroen J.J.P. van den Beucken and John A. Jansen and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Biological Chemistry and Journal of Neuroscience.

In The Last Decade

Zhi Chen

285 papers receiving 8.1k 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.

Exosomes derived from miR-122-modified adipose tissue-derived MSCs increase chemosensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma

2015 594 citations Zhi Chen et al. profile →
Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes as a new therapeutic strategy for liver diseases

2017 466 citations Zhi Chen et al. profile →
Expert consensus on dental caries management

2022 139 citations Lu Zhang, Zhi Chen et al. profile →

Peers

Zhi Chen

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Laurie K. McCauley United States

Hannu Larjava Canada

Quan Yuan China

Mitsuo Yamauchi United States

Vincent Everts Netherlands

Tatsuji Nishihara Japan

Salomon Amar United States

Keiichi Ohya Japan

Jacques E. Nör United States

Yi Liu China

Laurie K. McCauley United States

Zhi Chen

5.1k ×1.2

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1.4k ×0.8

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528 ×0.5

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936 ×1.1

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351 ×0.5

BIOMA

Citations per year, relative to Zhi Chen Zhi Chen (= 1×) peers Laurie K. McCauley

Countries citing papers authored by Zhi Chen

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Fields of papers citing papers by Zhi Chen

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Zhi Chen. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Zhi Chen. The network helps show where Zhi Chen may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhi Chen

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Zhi Chen. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Zhi 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 Zhi Chen. Zhi 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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20 of 20 papers shown

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Peng, Yuwei, Bing Liu, Junhong Chen, et al.. (2025). Novel magnolol–sulforaphane hybrids as potent antitumor agents: synthesis and biological characterization. RSC Medicinal Chemistry. 16(12). 6380–6396.

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Chen, Yu, Zhi Chen, Yanhui Zhang, et al.. (2024). pH-responsive CuS/DSF/EL/PVP nanoplatform alleviates inflammatory bowel disease in mice via regulating gut immunity and microbiota. Acta Biomaterialia. 178. 265–286. 14 indexed citations

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Wang, Yong, Zhe Sun, Jing Zhao, et al.. (2024). Turnover behavior and intention among dentists and medical doctors: a cross-sectional study in China. BMC Oral Health. 24(1). 180–180. 3 indexed citations

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Chen, Zhi, et al.. (2024). Multifunctional bio-based waterborne polyurethane with excellent transparency, strength, abrasion resistance, and antimicrobial properties. Progress in Organic Coatings. 195. 108671–108671. 6 indexed citations

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Zhu, Jingxian, et al.. (2024). Jawbone periosteum‐derived cells with high osteogenic potential controlled by R‐spondin 3. The FASEB Journal. 38(19). e70079–e70079.

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Liu, Xinya, et al.. (2023). Self-adhesive flowable composite resins and flowable composite resins in permanent teeth with occlusal cavities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry. 138. 104691–104691. 10 indexed citations

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Seppala, Maisa, Martyn T. Cobourne, Zhi Chen, et al.. (2023). Molecular profiling of the vestibular lamina highlights a key role for Hedgehog signalling. Development. 150(7). 1 indexed citations

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Zhou, Lu, et al.. (2023). Intercellular mitochondrial transfer alleviates pyroptosis in dental pulp damage. Cell Proliferation. 56(9). e13442–e13442. 20 indexed citations

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Guo, Li, Yanchun Zhang, Zhi Chen, et al.. (2023). Upregulated ribosome pathway plays a key role in HDAC4, improving the survival rate and biofunction of chondrocytes. Bone and Joint Research. 12(7). 433–446. 3 indexed citations

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Zhu, Jingxian, Shuang Zhang, Shengwei Jin, et al.. (2023). Endochondral Repair of Jawbone Defects Using Periosteal Cell Spheroids. Journal of Dental Research. 103(1). 31–41. 9 indexed citations

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Wu, Wenzhi, et al.. (2022). The effect of calcium phosphate ion clusters in enhancing enamel conditions versus Duraphat and Icon. Australian Endodontic Journal. 49(S1). 46–57. 2 indexed citations

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Zhao, Wei, et al.. (2021). Distinct vegetation response to drying and wetting trends across an aridity threshold. Environmental Research Communications. 3(2). 25002–25002. 7 indexed citations

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Chen, Zhuo, Changyu Shao, Yanyan Zhou, et al.. (2021). Deep and compact dentinal tubule occlusion via biomimetic mineralization and mineral overgrowth. Nanoscale. 14(3). 642–652. 22 indexed citations

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Li, Mingxun, Xubin Lu, Abdelaziz Adam Idriss Arbab, et al.. (2019). A Functional 3′ UTR Polymorphism of FADS2 Affects Cow Milk Composition through Modifying Mir-744 Binding. Animals. 9(12). 1090–1090. 12 indexed citations

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Yao, Dawei, Jun Luo, Qiuya He, et al.. (2016). SCD1 Alters Long-Chain Fatty Acid (LCFA) Composition and Its Expression Is Directly Regulated by SREBP-1 and PPARγ 1 in Dairy Goat Mammary Cells. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 232(3). 635–649. 69 indexed citations

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Cui, Yang, et al.. (2016). Coordinated Wind Power Accommodating Dispatch Model Based on Electric Boiler and CHP With Thermal Energy Storage. 36(15). 4080. 37 indexed citations

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Lin, Heng, Huan Liu, Qin Sun, et al.. (2013). KLF4 promoted odontoblastic differentiation of mouse dental papilla cells via regulation of DMP1. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 228(10). 2076–2085. 40 indexed citations

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Chen, Zhi. (2012). Clinical Observation on Pressure-sensitive Points and Massage Traeatment for Chronic Lumbar Disc Herniation. Zhonghua zhongyiyao xuekan. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xingxiao, et al.. (2010). Prokaryotic expression and antiserum preparation of replication protein of duck circoviru FJ0601 strain. Zhongguo shouyi xuebao. 30(1). 10–18. 2 indexed citations

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Chen, Zhi. (2005). Analysis of the Single-strand Conformation Polymorphisms of the Upstream 5~′regulating Region of Chicken Tyrosinase(TYR) Gene. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. 2 indexed citations

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