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Biology and Biochemistry
China
2023

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
99
Citations
37951
World Ranking
1579
National Ranking
36

Ke Zen publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ke Zen sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 319 publications — 81st percentile

81% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Ke Zen D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ke Zen sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 99 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in China Leader Award

Overview

Ke Zen is affiliated with Nanjing University in China and has contributed extensively to research in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, with a significant focus on Medicine. Their work spans multiple subfields including Molecular Biology, Cancer Research, Immunology, Nephrology, and Physiology.

The scientist's recent peer-reviewed publications demonstrate a focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease processes. Notable papers include:

  • "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibition suppresses HIF-1α-mediated metabolic switch from lipid oxidation to glycolysis in kidney tubule cells of diabetic mice" (2020) published in Cell Death and Disease
  • "SIDT1-dependent absorption in the stomach mediates host uptake of dietary and orally administered microRNAs" (2020) published in Cell Research
  • "Loss of microglial SIRPα promotes synaptic pruning in preclinical models of neurodegeneration" (2021) published in Nature Communications
  • "Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosome-educated macrophages alleviate systemic lupus erythematosus by promoting efferocytosis and recruitment of IL-17+ regulatory T cell" (2022) published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy
  • "PRMT1-mediated H4R3me2a recruits SMARCA4 to promote colorectal cancer progression by enhancing EGFR signaling" (2021) published in Genome Medicine

Ke Zen frequently collaborates with a core group of researchers, including Shuang Qu, Hongwei Liang, Zhihong Liu, Mingchao Zhang, and Bing Yao, demonstrating consistent partnerships contributing to various projects and publications.

The scientist's work appears regularly in high-impact journals and publication venues such as Cell Death and Disease, Nature Communications, Advanced Science, SSRN Electronic Journal, and Cell Research.

Research topics explored by Ke Zen encompass:

  • Extracellular vesicles in disease
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
  • Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Cancer-related gene regulation

These topics align with their publication record and subfields of study, indicating a strong emphasis on mechanisms of disease at the molecular and cellular levels, particularly with respect to cancer biology and renal diseases.

Best Publications

  • Characterization of microRNAs in serum: a novel class of biomarkers for diagnosis of cancer and other diseases

    Xi Chen;Yi Ba;Lijia Ma;Lijia Ma;Xing Cai

  • Molecular Mechanisms That Influence the Macrophage M1–M2 Polarization Balance

    Nan Wang;Hongwei Liang;Ke Zen

  • Secreted Monocytic miR-150 Enhances Targeted Endothelial Cell Migration

    Yujing Zhang;Danqing Liu;Xi Chen;Jing Li

  • Exogenous plant MIR168a specifically targets mammalian LDLRAP1: Evidence of cross-kingdom regulation by microRNA

    Lin Zhang;Dongxia Hou;Xi Chen;Donghai Li

  • Serum MicroRNA Signatures Identified in a Genome-Wide Serum MicroRNA Expression Profiling Predict Survival of Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

    Zhibin Hu;Xi Chen;Yang Zhao;Tian Tian

  • Secreted microRNAs: a new form of intercellular communication.

    Xi Chen;Hongwei Liang;Junfeng Zhang;Ke Zen

  • Role of miR-143 targeting KRAS in colorectal tumorigenesis

    X. Chen;X. Guo;H. Zhang;H. Zhang;Y. Xiang

  • Circulating microRNAs: a novel class of biomarkers to diagnose and monitor human cancers.

    Ke Zen;Chen-Yu Zhang

  • Serum microRNA Profiles Serve as Novel Biomarkers for HBV Infection and Diagnosis of HBV-Positive Hepatocarcinoma

    Li-Min Li;Zhi-Bin Hu;Zhen-Xian Zhou;Xi Chen

  • A five-microRNA signature identified from genome-wide serum microRNA expression profiling serves as a fingerprint for gastric cancer diagnosis

    Rui Liu;Chunni Zhang;Zhibin Hu;Gou Li;Gou Li

  • Honeysuckle-encoded atypical microRNA2911 directly targets influenza A viruses

    Zhen Zhou;Xihan Li;Jinxiong Liu;Lei Dong

  • Identification and characterization of microRNAs in raw milk during different periods of lactation, commercial fluid, and powdered milk products.

    Xi Chen;Chao Gao;Haijin Li;Lei Huang

  • Serum MicroRNA Expression Profile as a Biomarker in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Pancreatic Cancer

    Rui Liu;Rui Liu;Xi Chen;Xi Chen;Yiqi Du;Weiyan Yao

  • Expression Profile of MicroRNAs in Serum: A Fingerprint for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Chunni Zhang;Cheng Wang;Xi Chen;Cuihua Yang

  • Identification of ten serum microRNAs from a genome‐wide serum microRNA expression profile as novel noninvasive biomarkers for nonsmall cell lung cancer diagnosis

    Xi Chen;Zhibin Hu;Wenjing Wang;Yi Ba

  • Horizontal transfer of microRNAs: molecular mechanisms and clinical applications

    Xi Chen;Hongwei Liang;Junfeng Zhang;Ke Zen

  • Re-polarization of tumor-associated macrophages to pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages by microRNA-155

    Xing Cai;Yuan Yin;Ningzhu Li;Dihan Zhu

  • Targeted exosome-mediated delivery of opioid receptor Mu siRNA for the treatment of morphine relapse.

    Yuchen Liu;Dameng Li;Zhengya Liu;Yu Zhou

  • Altered Profile of Seminal Plasma MicroRNAs in the Molecular Diagnosis of Male Infertility

    Cheng Wang;Cuihua Yang;Xi Chen;Bing Yao

  • Pyruvate kinase type M2 promotes tumour cell exosome release via phosphorylating synaptosome-associated protein 23.

    Yao Wei;Dong Wang;Fangfang Jin;Zhen Bian

Frequent Co-Authors

Chen-Yu Zhang
Chen-Yu Zhang Nanjing University
Xi Chen
Xi Chen Nanjing University
Cheng Wang
Cheng Wang University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Yi Ba
Yi Ba Beijing Institute of Genomics
Zhihong Liu
Zhihong Liu Nanjing University
Lei Jiang
Lei Jiang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hongwei Gu
Hongwei Gu Soochow University
Charles A. Parkos
Charles A. Parkos University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Dong Wang
Dong Wang Peking University
Lei Huang
Lei Huang Sichuan University

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