Zu‐Cheng Ye

3.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
42 papers, 2.7k citations indexed

About

Zu‐Cheng Ye is a scholar working on Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Neurology and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Zu‐Cheng Ye has authored 42 papers receiving a total of 2.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 20 papers in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, 17 papers in Neurology and 16 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Zu‐Cheng Ye's work include Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (19 papers), Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms (17 papers) and Connexins and lens biology (6 papers). Zu‐Cheng Ye is often cited by papers focused on Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research (19 papers), Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms (17 papers) and Connexins and lens biology (6 papers). Zu‐Cheng Ye collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Denmark. Zu‐Cheng Ye's co-authors include Harald Sontheimer, Bruce R. Ransom, Megan S. Wyeth, Jeffrey D. Rothstein, David C. Spray, Selva Baltan Tekkök, Helmut Kettenmann, Kyra J. Becker, Selva Baltan and Xiaochun Chen and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Neuroscience and Annals of Neurology.

In The Last Decade

Zu‐Cheng Ye

40 papers receiving 2.6k 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.

Functional Hemichannels in Astrocytes: A Novel Mechanism of Glutamate Release

2003 579 citations Zu‐Cheng Ye, Bruce R. Ransom et al. Journal of Neuroscience profile →

Peers

Zu‐Cheng Ye

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Eiichiro Nagata Japan

Gregory Arcuino United States

Patrizia Di Iorio Italy

Anne‐Karine Bouzier‐Sore France

Nadia D’Ambrosi Italy

Mark H. G. Verheijen Netherlands

Mara D’Onofrio Italy

Sylvain Lengacher Switzerland

Patricia Cassina Uruguay

Marie‐Pierre Junier France

Eiichiro Nagata Japan

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489 ×0.8

NEURO

588 ×1.4

PHYSI

246 ×0.9

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Countries citing papers authored by Zu‐Cheng Ye

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Fields of papers citing papers by Zu‐Cheng Ye

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zu‐Cheng Ye

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Zu‐Cheng Ye. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Zu‐Cheng Ye 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 Zu‐Cheng Ye. Zu‐Cheng Ye is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

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20 of 20 papers shown

Liu, Xueyan, Jinyu Liu, Jian Zhong, et al.. (2025). AI-driven discovery of brain-penetrant Galectin-3 inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease therapy. Pharmacological Research. 218. 107834–107834.

Liu, Xueyan, Jiajing Chen, Huiling Lin, et al.. (2025). A novel carbamate-based hybrid derivative with anti-neuroinflammatory properties as a selective butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor for Alzheimer's disease therapy. Bioorganic Chemistry. 161. 108551–108551. 3 indexed citations

Liu, Xueyan, Xuejuan Li, Chengyan Wang, et al.. (2024). The compound (E)-2-(3,4-dihydroxystyryl)-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one alleviates neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Neural Regeneration Research. 20(11). 3330–3344. 4 indexed citations

Liu, Xueyan, Wei Wu, Huiling Lin, et al.. (2024). Compound (E)-2-(3,4-dihydroxystyryl)-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one downregulation of Galectin-3 ameliorates Aβ pathogenesis-induced neuroinflammation in 5 × FAD mice. Life Sciences. 357. 123085–123085. 3 indexed citations

Chen, Ping, Xueyan Liu, Yuxi Li, et al.. (2023). NeuroD1 administration ameliorated neuroinflammation and boosted neurogenesis in a mouse model of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Journal of Neuroinflammation. 20(1). 261–261. 12 indexed citations

Wu, Wei, et al.. (2022). Loss of cannabinoid receptor 2 promotes α-Synuclein-induced microglial synaptic pruning in nucleus accumbens by modulating the pCREB-c-Fos signaling pathway and complement system. Experimental Neurology. 359. 114230–114230. 7 indexed citations

Luo, Lili, et al.. (2022). Astrocytic connexin 43 deletion ameliorates SNI-induced neuropathic pain by reducing microglia activation. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 638. 192–199. 4 indexed citations

Chen, Ping, et al.. (2022). Bexarotene enhances astrocyte phagocytosis via ABCA1-mediated pathways in a mouse model of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Experimental Neurology. 358. 114228–114228. 4 indexed citations

Cai, Guoen, Fabin Lin, Huiyun Chen, et al.. (2022). Rosmarinic Acid Inhibits Mitochondrial Damage by Alleviating Unfolded Protein Response. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 13. 859978–859978. 16 indexed citations

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Luo, Lili, et al.. (2021). Extracellular ATP and cAMP signaling promote Piezo2‐dependent mechanical allodynia after trigeminal nerve compression injury. Journal of Neurochemistry. 160(3). 376–391. 19 indexed citations

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Zhang, Qiuyang, Wei Wu, Zu‐Cheng Ye, et al.. (2021). Age-related LRRK2 G2019S Mutation Impacts Microglial Dopaminergic Fiber Refinement and Synaptic Pruning Involved in Abnormal Behaviors. Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 72(3). 527–543. 15 indexed citations

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Ransom, Christopher B., Zu‐Cheng Ye, William J. Spain, & George B. Richerson. (2017). Modulation of Tonic GABA Currents by Anion Channel and Connexin Hemichannel Antagonists. Neurochemical Research. 42(9). 2551–2559. 15 indexed citations

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Shen, Hui, et al.. (2015). Dual pathways mediate β-amyloid stimulated glutathione release from astrocytes. Glia. 63(12). 2208–2219. 50 indexed citations

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Ye, Zu‐Cheng, Richard V. Lee, Jamie R. Colman, et al.. (2015). Ischemic Preconditioning in White Matter: Magnitude and Mechanism. Journal of Neuroscience. 35(47). 15599–15611. 39 indexed citations

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Shi, Min, Joshua M. Bradner, Theo K. Bammler, et al.. (2009). Identification of Glutathione S-Transferase Pi as a Protein Involved in Parkinson Disease Progression. American Journal Of Pathology. 175(1). 54–65. 71 indexed citations

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Ye, Zu‐Cheng, et al.. (2008). Pharmacological “cross‐inhibition” of connexin hemichannels and swelling activated anion channels. Glia. 57(3). 258–269. 100 indexed citations

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Spray, David C., Zu‐Cheng Ye, & Bruce R. Ransom. (2006). Functional connexin “hemichannels”: A critical appraisal. Glia. 54(7). 758–773. 262 indexed citations

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Ye, Zu‐Cheng, Bruce R. Ransom, & Harald Sontheimer. (2001). (1R,3S)‐1‐Aminocyclopentane‐1,3‐dicarboxylic acid (RS‐ACPD) reduces intracellular glutamate levels in astrocytes. Journal of Neurochemistry. 79(4). 756–766. 12 indexed citations

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Ye, Zu‐Cheng & Harald Sontheimer. (1998). Astrocytes protect neurons from neurotoxic injury by serum glutamate. Glia. 22(3). 237–248. 83 indexed citations

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Ye, Zu‐Cheng & Harald Sontheimer. (1996). Cytokine modulation of glial glutamate uptake. Neuroreport. 7(13). 2181–2185. 178 indexed citations

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