Zhiwen Cao

2.3k total citations · 2 hit papers
40 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Zhiwen Cao is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Biomaterials. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhiwen Cao has authored 40 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 13 papers in Molecular Biology, 10 papers in Pharmacology and 8 papers in Biomaterials. Recurrent topics in Zhiwen Cao's work include Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (5 papers), Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms (5 papers) and Gut microbiota and health (4 papers). Zhiwen Cao is often cited by papers focused on Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery (5 papers), Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms (5 papers) and Gut microbiota and health (4 papers). Zhiwen Cao collaborates with scholars based in China, Hong Kong and United States. Zhiwen Cao's co-authors include Yuanyan Liu, Cheng Lü, Youwen Chen, Yurong Song, Guangzhi Liu, Rui Liu, Wen Li, Chenxi Li, Jinghong Hu and Linlin Liu and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, Cell Metabolism and Chemical Engineering Journal.

In The Last Decade

Zhiwen Cao

37 papers receiving 1.5k 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.

PI3K/AKT pathway as a key link modulates the multidrug resistance of cancers

2020 603 citations Rui Liu, Youwen Chen et al. profile →
Akkermansia muciniphila supplementation in patients with overweight/obese type 2 diabetes: Efficacy depends on its baseline levels in the gut

2025 37 citations Zhiwen Cao et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Zhiwen Cao China	15	726	234	186	164	162	40	1.5k
Tse‐Hung Huang Taiwan	23	761 1.0×	192 0.8×	281 1.5×	177 1.1×	131 0.8×	83	2.2k
Youwen Chen China	15	546 0.8×	222 0.9×	171 0.9×	144 0.9×	126 0.8×	51	1.3k
Jun Ye China	23	662 0.9×	239 1.0×	231 1.2×	202 1.2×	238 1.5×	67	1.7k
Wen Zhao China	28	1.0k 1.4×	194 0.8×	179 1.0×	146 0.9×	179 1.1×	103	2.1k
Chao Ma China	22	691 1.0×	152 0.6×	190 1.0×	143 0.9×	114 0.7×	84	1.5k
Vincenzo Quagliariello Italy	27	543 0.7×	353 1.5×	134 0.7×	145 0.9×	240 1.5×	63	1.9k
Yongli Bao China	26	1.1k 1.5×	186 0.8×	274 1.5×	138 0.8×	95 0.6×	107	2.0k
Haiyang Yu China	23	867 1.2×	210 0.9×	327 1.8×	166 1.0×	110 0.7×	92	1.9k
Yi‐Chiang Hsu Taiwan	26	791 1.1×	170 0.7×	173 0.9×	149 0.9×	134 0.8×	72	1.5k
Qiuyan Guo China	26	961 1.3×	154 0.7×	334 1.8×	208 1.3×	144 0.9×	83	1.8k

Countries citing papers authored by Zhiwen Cao

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhiwen Cao

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Hua, Zhenglai, Liuchunyang Yu, Meng Tian, et al.. (2025). Liver-targeting exosomes loaded naringenin ameliorate metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease through ubiquitin-proteasome system initiated lipophagy. Chemical Engineering Journal. 523. 168040–168040.

Zhang, Xiaomeng, Qi Geng, Lin Lin, et al.. (2024). Insights gained into the injury mechanism of drug and herb induced liver injury in the hepatic microenvironment. Toxicology. 507. 153900–153900. 7 indexed citations

Zhang, Xiaomeng, Zhiwen Cao, Peipei Lu, et al.. (2024). Triptolide-induced acute liver injury and its mechanism with estradiol in regulating macrophage-mediated inflammation and hepatocyte function. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 180. 117481–117481. 3 indexed citations

Gao, Chen, Li Li, Bin Liu, et al.. (2024). Integrative network analysis identifies pivotal host genes and pathways for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Genes & Diseases. 12(1). 101206–101206.

Cao, Zhiwen, Rui Liu, Yang Li, et al.. (2023). MTX-PEG-modified CG/DMMA polymeric micelles for targeted delivery of doxorubicin to induce synergistic autophagic death against triple-negative breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research. 25(1). 3–3. 21 indexed citations

Yan, Lan, Qi Geng, Zhiwen Cao, et al.. (2023). Insights into DNMT1 and programmed cell death in diseases. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 168. 115753–115753. 21 indexed citations

Liu, Bin, Zhiwen Cao, Li Li, et al.. (2023). Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Fagopyri Dibotryis Rhizoma: A review. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 14. 1095554–1095554. 2 indexed citations

Cao, Zhiwen, et al.. (2022). Detoxification strategies of triptolide based on drug combinations and targeted delivery methods. Toxicology. 469. 153134–153134. 12 indexed citations

Liu, Bin, Zhiwen Cao, Li Li, et al.. (2022). Nauclea officinalis: A Chinese medicinal herb with phytochemical, biological, and pharmacological effects. Chinese Medicine. 17(1). 141–141. 6 indexed citations

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Song, Yurong, Chenxi Li, Zhengjia Zhang, et al.. (2022). The naturally occurring flavonoid nobiletin reverses methotrexate resistance via inhibition of P-glycoprotein synthesis. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 298(4). 101756–101756. 11 indexed citations

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Song, Yurong, Chenxi Li, Guangzhi Liu, et al.. (2021). Drug-Metabolizing Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Have Multifarious Influences on Treatment Outcomes. Clinical Pharmacokinetics. 60(5). 585–601. 60 indexed citations

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Li, Hui, Linlin Liu, Zhiwen Cao, et al.. (2021). Naringenin ameliorates homocysteine induced endothelial damage via the AMPKα/Sirt1 pathway. Journal of Advanced Research. 34. 137–147. 39 indexed citations

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Hua, Zhenglai, Youwen Chen, Guangzhi Liu, et al.. (2021). Contamination of Aflatoxins Induces Severe Hepatotoxicity Through Multiple Mechanisms. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 11. 605823–605823. 49 indexed citations

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Shu, Yisong, Dan He, Wen Li, et al.. (2020). Hepatoprotective Effect of Citrus aurantium L. Against APAP-induced Liver Injury by Regulating Liver Lipid Metabolism and Apoptosis. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 16(5). 752–765. 80 indexed citations

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Li, Chenxi, Zhiwen Cao, Wen Li, et al.. (2020). A review on the wide range applications of hyaluronic acid as a promising rejuvenating biomacromolecule in the treatments of bone related diseases. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 165(Pt A). 1264–1275. 49 indexed citations

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Liu, Zhenli, Hui Li, Zhiwen Cao, et al.. (2020). Naturally Occurring TPE-CA Maintains Gut Microbiota and Bile Acids Homeostasis via FXR Signaling Modulation of the Liver–Gut Axis. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 11. 12–12. 60 indexed citations

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Li, Hui, Zhenli Liu, Linlin Liu, et al.. (2019). Vascular Protection of TPE-CA on Hyperhomocysteinemia-induced Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction through AA Metabolism Modulated CYPs Pathway. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 15(10). 2037–2050. 12 indexed citations

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He, Dan, Zhenli Liu, Yisong Shu, et al.. (2019). Synergistic enhancement and hepatoprotective effect of combination of total phenolic extracts of Citrus aurantium L. and methotrexate for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Phytotherapy Research. 33(4). 1122–1133. 10 indexed citations

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Cao, Zhiwen, Wen Li, Rui Liu, et al.. (2019). pH- and enzyme-triggered drug release as an important process in the design of anti-tumor drug delivery systems. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 118. 109340–109340. 65 indexed citations

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Cao, Zhiwen & Yaping Li. (2016). Suppressing lung metastasis of breast cancer by inhibition of VCAM-1 expression with nanomedicine. Journal of Cancer Science & Therapy. 1 indexed citations

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