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Renxiang Tan

Renxiang Tan

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 72 5248 4764 971 959 408 18704
Biology and Biochemistry 75 5256 4852 168 164 404 22939

Renxiang Tan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Renxiang Tan between 1990 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Renxiang Tan published across 36 years, from 1990 to 2025, averaging 12.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 32 publications in 2015. 4 of the 454 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1990 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 32. Peak 32 publications in 2015. 1990: 3 publications 1991: 6 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 2 publications 1994: 2 publications 1995: 3 publications 1996: 6 publications 1997: 7 publications 1998: 5 publications 1999: 11 publications 2000: 13 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 12 publications 2004: 16 publications 2005: 23 publications 2006: 26 publications 2007: 9 publications 2008: 11 publications 2009: 12 publications 2010: 16 publications 2011: 27 publications 2012: 25 publications 2013: 22 publications 2014: 26 publications 2015: 32 publications 2016: 25 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 23 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 16 publications 2022: 2 publications 2023: 0 publications 2024: 1 publication 2025: 3 publications
1990 2025

454 publications in total across all disciplines

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Renxiang Tan: publications per year, 1990 to 2025
Year Publications
1990 3
1991 6
1992 9
1993 2
1994 2
1995 3
1996 6
1997 7
1998 5
1999 11
2000 13
2001 12
2002 8
2003 12
2004 16
2005 23
2006 26
2007 9
2008 11
2009 12
2010 16
2011 27
2012 25
2013 22
2014 26
2015 32
2016 25
2017 15
2018 15
2019 23
2020 10
2021 16
2022 2
2023 0
2024 1
2025 3
Total 454
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Renxiang Tan publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Renxiang Tan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 401–420 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 408 publications — 81st percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397 408
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Renxiang Tan D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Renxiang Tan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 72–73 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 72 D-Index — 71st percentile

71% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561 72
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Renxiang Tan is affiliated with Nanjing University in China and has contributed to the field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology through multiple research publications. Their work primarily focuses on Molecular Biology, with significant contributions to Spectroscopy, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology, and Plant Science.

The scientist's research addresses several main topics, including:

  • Advanced Proteomics Techniques and Applications
  • Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
  • RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy
  • Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
  • Medicinal Plant Pharmacodynamics Research
  • Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants

Renxiang Tan has published in several reputable journals, with frequent publication venues including:

  • Nature Methods
  • Acta Pharmacologica Sinica
  • Chemical Science
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Organic Letters

Among notable recent papers authored by or involving Renxiang Tan are:

  • Cyclic immonium ion of lactyllysine reveals widespread lactylation in the human proteome, 2022, Nature Methods
  • Characterization of LTr1 derived from cruciferous vegetables as a novel anti-glioma agent via inhibiting TrkA/PI3K/AKT pathway, 2022, Acta Pharmacologica Sinica
  • Regioselectivity switches between anthraquinone precursor fissions involved in bioactive xanthone biosynthesis, 2024, Chemical Science
  • Hyalucidin A: A Bacterial RiPP Featuring a Benzofuranoindoline Motif Biosynthesized by Tandem P450 Catalysis, 2025, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Canustatins A and B, Two Polyketides from Streptomyces canus NA07887, 2025, Organic Letters

Renxiang Tan has collaborated with several researchers frequently, including:

  • Fang Zhou Yin
  • Ning Wan
  • Nian Wang
  • Siqin Yu
  • Hanqing Zhang

Best Publications

  • Endophytes: a rich source of functional metabolites.

    R. X. Tan;W. X. Zou

  • Biology and chemistry of endophytes.

    Hua Wei Zhang;Yong Chun Song;Ren Xiang Tan

  • Biologically Active Substances from the Genus Artemisia

    R. X. Tan;W. F. Zheng;H. Q. Tang

  • Synthesis and antimicrobial activities of Schiff bases derived from 5-chloro-salicylaldehyde.

    Lei Shi;Hui-Ming Ge;Shu-Hua Tan;Huan-Qiu Li

  • New bioactive metabolites produced by Colletotrichum sp., an endophytic fungus in Artemisia annua

    Hong Lu;Wen Xin Zou;Jun Cai Meng;Jun Cai Meng;Jun Hu

  • In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori action of 30 Chinese herbal medicines used to treat ulcer diseases

    Yang Li;Chen Xu;Qiang Zhang;Jun Yan Liu

  • Inhibition of xanthine oxidase by some Chinese medicinal plants used to treat gout.

    L.D. Kong;Y. Cai;W.W. Huang;Christopher H.K. Cheng

  • Repellent and insecticidal activities of essential oils from Artemisia princeps and Cinnamomum camphora and their effect on seed germination of wheat and broad bean.

    C.H. Liu;A.K. Mishra;R.X. Tan;C. Tang

  • NF-kappaB modulators in osteolytic bone diseases.

    Jiake Xu;Hua Fei Wu;Estabelle S.M. Ang;Kirk Yip

  • Antifungal activity of Artemisia annua endophyte cultures against phytopathogenic fungi.

    Chang Hong Liu;Wong Xin Zou;Hong Lu;Ren Xiang Tan

  • Metabolites of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, an endophytic fungus in Artemisia mongolica.

    W. X. Zou;J. C. Meng;H. Lu;G. X. Chen

  • Chaetominine, a cytotoxic alkaloid produced by endophytic Chaetomium sp. IFB-E015.

    Rui H Jiao;Shu Xu;Jun Y Liu;Hui M Ge

  • Aspergillus fumigatus CY018, an endophytic fungus in Cynodon dactylon as a versatile producer of new and bioactive metabolites.

    J. Y. Liu;Y. C. Song;Z. Zhang;Lu Wang

  • Involvement of nitric oxide in oxidative burst, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activation and Taxol production induced by low-energy ultrasound in Taxus yunnanensis cell suspension cultures.

    Jian Wen Wang;Li Ping Zheng;Jian Yong Wu;Ren Xiang Tan

  • Unprecedented Immunosuppressive Polyketides from Daldinia eschscholzii, a Mantis‐Associated Fungus

    Ying Lao Zhang;Hui Ming Ge;Wei Zhao;Hao Dong

  • Hopeahainol A: an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor from Hopea hainanensis.

    Hui Ming Ge;Chun Hua Zhu;Da Hua Shi;Li Dong Zhang

  • Inhibition of xanthine oxidase by liquiritigenin and isoliquiritigenin isolated from Sinofranchetia chinensis

    L. D. Kong;Y. Zhang;X. Pan;R. X. Tan

  • Artemisinin, a miracle of traditional Chinese medicine

    Ling Yi Kong;Ren Xiang Tan

  • Chaetoglobosin U, a cytochalasan alkaloid from endophytic Chaetomium globosum IFB-E019

    Gang Ding;Yong C. Song;Jing R. Chen;Chen Xu

  • Endophytic naphthopyrone metabolites are co-inhibitors of xanthine oxidase, SW1116 cell and some microbial growths.

    Y.C. Song;H. Li;Y.H. Ye;C.Y. Shan

  • Immunosuppressive Polyketides from Mantis-Associated Daldinia eschscholzii

    Ying L. Zhang;Jie Zhang;Nan Jiang;Yan H. Lu

Frequent Co-Authors

Yang Sun
Yang Sun Nanjing University
Jiake Xu
Jiake Xu University of Western Australia
Seik Weng Ng
Seik Weng Ng University of Malaya
Christopher H. K. Cheng
Christopher H. K. Cheng Chinese University of Hong Kong
Kurt Hostettmann
Kurt Hostettmann University of Geneva
Jasmin Jakupovic
Jasmin Jakupovic AnalytiCon Discovery GmbH
Hai-Liang Zhu
Hai-Liang Zhu Nanjing University
Ferdinand Bohlmann
Ferdinand Bohlmann Technical University of Berlin
Jean-Luc Wolfender
Jean-Luc Wolfender University of Geneva
Yixiang Cheng
Yixiang Cheng Nanjing University

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