Zhuzhen Zhang

3.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
41 papers, 2.2k citations indexed

About

Zhuzhen Zhang is a scholar working on Nutrition and Dietetics, Hematology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhuzhen Zhang has authored 41 papers receiving a total of 2.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 13 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics, 12 papers in Hematology and 11 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Zhuzhen Zhang's work include Iron Metabolism and Disorders (12 papers), Trace Elements in Health (11 papers) and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (9 papers). Zhuzhen Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Iron Metabolism and Disorders (12 papers), Trace Elements in Health (11 papers) and Adipose Tissue and Metabolism (9 papers). Zhuzhen Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and France. Zhuzhen Zhang's co-authors include Fudi Wang, Peng An, Philipp E. Scherer, Qian Wu, Yunlong Tao, Hao Wang, Xin Guo, Junxia Min, Yu Yu and Hong Gao and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, Nature Medicine and Nature Communications.

In The Last Decade

Zhuzhen Zhang

39 papers receiving 2.2k 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.

Characterization of ferroptosis in murine models of hemochromatosis

2017 530 citations Hao Wang, Peng An et al. Hepatology profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Zhuzhen Zhang China	22	747	530	398	365	364	41	2.2k
Hiroyuki Azuma Japan	24	511 0.7×	256 0.5×	238 0.6×	133 0.4×	355 1.0×	96	2.3k
Noriaki Nakamura Japan	27	2.8k 3.7×	296 0.6×	556 1.4×	37 0.1×	309 0.8×	88	4.3k
Carol C. Pilbeam United States	42	2.3k 3.1×	203 0.4×	455 1.1×	301 0.8×	75 0.2×	110	5.4k
Tatsuya Sato Japan	21	722 1.0×	112 0.2×	110 0.3×	67 0.2×	102 0.3×	155	1.7k
Mei Mei China	28	1.6k 2.1×	192 0.4×	1.1k 2.7×	42 0.1×	40 0.1×	86	2.6k
Lars Muhl Sweden	21	1.1k 1.4×	191 0.4×	311 0.8×	53 0.1×	195 0.5×	38	2.3k
Jeff W. Chou United States	23	624 0.8×	247 0.5×	314 0.8×	61 0.2×	123 0.3×	41	2.0k
Lei Tian China	36	2.3k 3.0×	202 0.4×	600 1.5×	37 0.1×	52 0.1×	102	3.6k
Hui Luo China	30	1.0k 1.4×	317 0.6×	413 1.0×	13 0.0×	38 0.1×	147	3.3k
Jan Novák Czechia	21	750 1.0×	168 0.3×	569 1.4×	27 0.1×	19 0.1×	107	1.6k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhuzhen Zhang

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zhang, Zhuzhen, et al.. (2026). Impaired VLCFA-peroxisome-mediated intestinal epithelial repair causes gastrointestinal sequelae of long COVID. Developmental Cell. 61(3). 571–588.e11.

Li, Yang, Pei‐Yu Wang, Bu‐Lang Gao, et al.. (2025). Plant essential oil targets TRPV3 for skin renewal and structural mechanism of action. Nature Communications. 16(1). 2728–2728.

Gliniak, Christy, Ruth Gordillo, Yun‐Hee Youm, et al.. (2025). FGF21 promotes longevity in diet-induced obesity through metabolic benefits independent of growth suppression. Cell Metabolism. 37(7). 1547–1567.e6. 6 indexed citations

Wang, May-Yun, Zhuzhen Zhang, Shangang Zhao, et al.. (2024). Downregulation of the kidney glucagon receptor, essential for renal function and systemic homeostasis, contributes to chronic kidney disease. Cell Metabolism. 36(3). 575–597.e7. 21 indexed citations

Zhu, Qingzhang, Shiuhwei Chen, Jan‐Bernd Funcke, et al.. (2024). PAQR4 regulates adipocyte function and systemic metabolic health by mediating ceramide levels. Nature Metabolism. 6(7). 1347–1366. 7 indexed citations

Zhao, Shangang, Na Li, Wei Xiong, et al.. (2023). Leptin Reduction as a Required Component for Weight Loss. Diabetes. 73(2). 197–210. 16 indexed citations

Zhu, Yi, Na Li, Yu An, et al.. (2022). Activating Connexin43 gap junctions primes adipose tissue for therapeutic intervention. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. 12(7). 3063–3072. 6 indexed citations

Zhao, Shangang, Na Li, Yi Zhu, et al.. (2020). Partial leptin deficiency confers resistance to diet-induced obesity in mice. Molecular Metabolism. 37. 100995–100995. 63 indexed citations

Zhang, Zhuzhen, Ilja L. Kruglikov, Shangang Zhao, et al.. (2020). Dermal adipocytes contribute to the metabolic regulation of dermal fibroblasts. Experimental Dermatology. 30(1). 102–111. 25 indexed citations

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Zhu, Qingzhang, Yu An, Zhuzhen Zhang, et al.. (2020). Suppressing adipocyte inflammation promotes insulin resistance in mice. Molecular Metabolism. 39. 101010–101010. 64 indexed citations

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Zhang, Zhuzhen, Zhenzhen Zi, Eunice E. Lee, et al.. (2018). Differential glucose requirement in skin homeostasis and injury identifies a therapeutic target for psoriasis. Nature Medicine. 24(5). 617–627. 136 indexed citations

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Kruglikov, Ilja L., Zhuzhen Zhang, & Philipp E. Scherer. (2018). The Role of Immature and Mature Adipocytes in Hair Cycling. Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism. 30(2). 93–105. 39 indexed citations

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Zhang, Zhuzhen, Eunice E. Lee, Jessica Sudderth, et al.. (2016). Glutathione Depletion, Pentose Phosphate Pathway Activation, and Hemolysis in Erythrocytes Protecting Cancer Cells from Vitamin C-induced Oxidative Stress. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 291(44). 22861–22867. 38 indexed citations

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Wu, Qian, Hao Wang, Peng An, et al.. (2015). HJV and HFE Play Distinct Roles in Regulating Hepcidin. Antioxidants and Redox Signaling. 22(15). 1325–1336. 18 indexed citations

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An, Weiwei, Zhuzhen Zhang, Liyong Zeng, et al.. (2015). Cyclin Y Is Involved in the Regulation of Adipogenesis and Lipid Production. PLoS ONE. 10(7). e0132721–e0132721. 15 indexed citations

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Zhang, Zhuzhen, Xin Guo, Carolina Herrera, et al.. (2014). Bmp6 Expression Can Be Regulated Independently of Liver Iron in Mice. PLoS ONE. 9(1). e84906–e84906. 13 indexed citations

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Guo, Xin, Zhuzhen Zhang, Fan Zhang, et al.. (2013). Fine-Mapping and Genetic Analysis of the Loci Affecting Hepatic Iron Overload in Mice. PLoS ONE. 8(5). e63280–e63280. 4 indexed citations

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Zhang, Zhuzhen, Fan Zhang, Xin Guo, et al.. (2012). Ferroportin1 in hepatocytes and macrophages is required for the efficient mobilization of body iron stores in mice. Hepatology. 56(3). 961–971. 103 indexed citations

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Ba, Qian, Miao Hao, He Huang, et al.. (2011). Iron Deprivation Suppresses Hepatocellular Carcinoma Growth in Experimental Studies. Clinical Cancer Research. 17(24). 7625–7633. 56 indexed citations

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Liu‐Zeng, Jing, Zhuzhen Zhang, L. Wen, et al.. (2009). Co-seismic ruptures of the 12 May 2008, Ms 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake, Sichuan: East–west crustal shortening on oblique, parallel thrusts along the eastern edge of Tibet. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 286(3-4). 355–370. 310 indexed citations

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