World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
53
Citations
9757
World Ranking
16201
National Ranking
463

Overview

Chengwei He is affiliated with the University of Macau in China and has contributed extensively to research in medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The scientist's work covers multiple subfields including molecular biology, plant science, pharmacology, immunology, and physiology. The research spans a range of topics, focusing notably on gut microbiota and health, natural product bioactivities and synthesis, phytochemicals and antioxidant activities, gastrointestinal motility and disorders, bioactive compounds in plants, ginseng biological effects and applications, and ferroptosis and cancer prognosis.

The publication record includes recent papers such as:

  • The structure-mechanism relationship and mode of actions of antimicrobial peptides: A review (2021, Trends in Food Science & Technology)
  • Vagus Nerve and Underlying Impact on the Gut Microbiota-Brain Axis in Behavior and Neurodegenerative Diseases (2022, Journal of Inflammation Research)
  • Non-apoptotic cell death-based cancer therapy: Molecular mechanism, pharmacological modulators, and nanomedicine (2022, Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B)
  • ROS-responsive fluorinated polyethyleneimine vector to co-deliver shMTHFD2 and shGPX4 plasmids induces ferroptosis and apoptosis for cancer therapy (2021, Acta Biomaterialia)
  • Polysaccharides from mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaf prevents obesity by inhibiting pancreatic lipase in high-fat diet induced mice (2021, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)

Collaboration has played a significant role, with frequent co-authors including Boya Wang, Jingdong Xu, Han Gao, Rongxuan Hua, and Shuzi Xin. These collaborative efforts have contributed to a diverse and multidisciplinary approach in their research.

Chengwei He's most common publication venues include:

  • Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Chinese Medicine
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Phytomedicine

The research interests indicate a focused effort on understanding biological mechanisms at the molecular level and applying this knowledge in therapeutic contexts, especially relating to cancer therapy, antimicrobial activity, gut health, and plant-based bioactive compounds. Such interdisciplinary research also embraces aspects of pharmacology and physiology, reflecting a broad scientific scope.

Best Publications

  • Label-free biomedical imaging with high sensitivity by stimulated raman scattering microscopy

    Christian W. Freudiger;Wei Min;Brian G. Saar;Sijia Lu

  • Improved spatial learning performance of fat-1 mice is associated with enhanced neurogenesis and neuritogenesis by docosahexaenoic acid

    Chengwei He;Xiying Qu;Libin Cui;Jingdong Wang

  • Berberine protects against 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells and zebrafish through hormetic mechanisms involving PI3K/AKT/Bcl-2 and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways.

    Chao Zhang;Chuwen Li;Shenghui Chen;Zhiping Li

  • Melanoma growth is reduced in fat-1 transgenic mice: Impact of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids

    Shuhua Xia;Yan Lu;Jingdong Wang;Chengwei He

  • Curcumin prevents and reverses murine cardiac hypertrophy

    Hong Liang Li;Chen Liu;Geoffrey De Couto;Maral Ouzounian

  • The structure-mechanism relationship and mode of actions of antimicrobial peptides: A review

    Shuqin Li;Yajie Wang;Zihan Xue;Yanan Jia

  • Regulator of G protein signaling 5 protects against cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis during biomechanical stress of pressure overload.

    Hongliang Li;Chengwei He;Jinhua Feng;Yan Zhang

  • Synergistic chemopreventive effects of curcumin and berberine on human breast cancer cells through induction of apoptosis and autophagic cell death.

    Kai Wang;Chao Zhang;Jiaolin Bao;Xuejing Jia

  • The extract of huanglian, a medicinal herb, induces cell growth arrest and apoptosis by upregulation of interferon-β and TNF-α in human breast cancer cells

    Jing X. Kang;Jing Liu;Jingdong Wang;Chengwei He

  • Glycyrrhetinic Acid Mediated Drug Delivery Carriers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Therapy

    Yuee Cai;Yingqi Xu;Hon Fai Chan;Xiaobin Fang

  • Recent Advances in Anticancer Activities and Drug Delivery Systems of Tannins

    Yuee Cai;Jinming Zhang;Nelson G. Chen;Zhi Shi

  • Niosome Encapsulation of Curcumin

    Ying-Qi Xu;Wen-Rong Chen;Jonathan K. Tsosie;Xi Xie

  • Concise Review: Regulation of Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation by Essential Fatty Acids and Their Metabolites

    Jing X. Kang;Jian-Bo Wan;Jian-Bo Wan;Chengwei He;Chengwei He

  • Purification, structural characterization and anticancer activity of the novel polysaccharides from Rhynchosia minima root.

    Xuejing Jia;Chao Zhang;Jianfeng Qiu;Lili Wang

  • Coptis extracts enhance the anticancer effect of estrogen receptor antagonists on human breast cancer cells

    Jing Liu;Chengwei He;Chengwei He;Keyuan Zhou;Jingdong Wang

  • Panax notoginseng reduces atherosclerotic lesions in ApoE-deficient mice and inhibits TNF-alpha-induced endothelial adhesion molecule expression and monocyte adhesion.

    Jian-Bo Wan;Simon Ming-Yuen Lee;Jing-Dong Wang;Nan Wang

  • Anticancer activities and mechanisms of heat-clearing and detoxicating traditional Chinese herbal medicine.

    Yulin Zhang;Yeer Liang;Chengwei He

  • Polyphyllin VII induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells through ROS-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction and MAPK pathways

    Chao Zhang;Xuejing Jia;Jiaolin Bao;Shenghui Chen

  • Delta-6-desaturase activity and arachidonic acid synthesis are increased in human breast cancer tissue.

    Marilla C. Pender-Cudlip;Karen J. Krag;David Martini;Jeanne Yu

  • Ultrasonic extraction, antioxidant and anticancer activities of novel polysaccharides from Chuanxiong rhizome.

    Jie Hu;Xuejing Jia;Xiaobin Fang;Peng Li

Frequent Co-Authors

Jian-Bo Wan
Jian-Bo Wan University of Macau
Yitao Wang
Yitao Wang University of Macau
Jing X. Kang
Jing X. Kang Harvard University
Simon Ming-Yuen Lee
Simon Ming-Yuen Lee University of Macau
Wei Min
Wei Min Columbia University
Hongliang Li
Hongliang Li Wuhan University
Andrew Leask
Andrew Leask University of Saskatchewan
Lorrie A. Kirshenbaum
Lorrie A. Kirshenbaum University of Manitoba
Ti-Fei Yuan
Ti-Fei Yuan Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xuesi Chen
Xuesi Chen Chinese Academy of Sciences

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring careers in Biology and Biochemistry often leads to diverse opportunities in health, science, and management fields. Many students are now considering online degrees to gain flexibility and access to a wide range of specializations. For those interested in nutrition and human health, an online degree in nutrition is a popular choice, offering a solid foundation in biological sciences and the skills needed for roles in dietetics or wellness.

If your goals include leadership in healthcare, consider an online mha programs cahme accredited. These programs focus on healthcare administration and prepare graduates to manage hospitals, clinics, or public health organizations.

Nurses and clinicians might look for advancement through a dnp program without clinical hours, which enables those with work experience to further their education and take on roles in advanced practice or education, without needing additional clinical placements.

Finally, those seeking to reach top executive levels can explore doctoral programs for healthcare administration, ideal for leadership, research, or academic careers within the healthcare sector. Each pathway builds on the foundations of biology and biochemistry, supporting long-term career growth and adaptability.

Best Scientists Citing Chengwei He

Trending Scientists