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Zhen Xi

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Chemistry

D-Index
45
Citations
6895
World Ranking
16506
National Ranking
2525

Zhen Xi 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 Zhen Xi sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 205 publications — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Zhen Xi 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 Zhen Xi sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 45 D-Index — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Zhen Xi is affiliated with Nankai University in China, with research contributions mainly in the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work spans several subfields including Molecular Biology, Plant Science, Organic Chemistry, Immunology, and Materials Chemistry.

Their research covers a range of topics, as indicated by the thematic focus of their publications. These topics include:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Interferon and immune responses
  • Weed control and herbicide applications
  • RNA interference and gene delivery
  • Click chemistry and applications
  • Chemical synthesis and analysis
  • Sulfur compounds in biology

Zhen Xi has contributed to multiple scientific papers across reputable journals. Some recent papers include:

  • "NBD-based synthetic probes for sensing small molecules and proteins: design, sensing mechanisms and biological applications", 2021, Chemical Society Reviews
  • "Cysteine-specific protein multi-functionalization and disulfide bridging using 3-bromo-5-methylene pyrrolones", 2020, Nature Communications
  • "Highly efficient H2S scavengers via thiolysis of positively-charged NBD amines", 2020, Chemical Science
  • "4'-Fluorinated RNA: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications as a Sensitive 19F NMR Probe of RNA Structure and Function", 2020, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • "(S)-3-(Carboxyformamido)-2-(3-(carboxymethyl)ureido)propanoic Acid as a Novel PSMA Targeting Scaffold for Prostate Cancer Imaging", 2020, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Their publication record is also characterized by frequent collaboration with several coauthors. Notable frequent collaborators include:

  • Dejun Ma
  • Long Yi
  • Xin Wen
  • Xueying Kang
  • Chuanzheng Zhou

Regarding publication venues, Zhen Xi has contributed to journals with repeated publications in areas relevant to chemistry and biology. Common venues include:

  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (17 publications)
  • ChemBioChem (5 publications)
  • Nature Communications (3 publications)
  • Molecules (3 publications)
  • Chemical Communications (3 publications)

Their scientific activity centers on experimental and synthetic approaches within molecular biology and chemical synthesis fields, addressing biological applications with implications for biosensing, immune response modulation, and chemical probe development. The range of journals and topics reflects interdisciplinary expertise bridging organic chemistry and molecular biology.

Best Publications

  • A Highly Sensitive Fluorescence Probe for Fast Thiol-Quantification Assay of Glutathione Reductase†

    Long Yi;Heyang Li;Lu Sun;Liangliang Liu

  • A new H2S-specific near-infrared fluorescence-enhanced probe that can visualize the H2S level in colorectal cancer cells in mice.

    Kun Zhang;Jie Zhang;Zhen Xi;Lu-Yuan Li

  • NBD-based synthetic probes for sensing small molecules and proteins: design, sensing mechanisms and biological applications

    Chenyang Jiang;Haojie Huang;Xueying Kang;Liu Yang

  • NBD-based colorimetric and fluorescent turn-on probes for hydrogen sulfide

    Chao Wei;Qing Zhu;Weiwei Liu;Wenbin Chen

  • A FRET–ICT dual-quenching fluorescent probe with large off–on response for H2S: synthesis, spectra and bioimaging

    Changyu Zhang;Lv Wei;Chao Wei;Jie Zhang

  • A colorimetric and “turn-on” fluorescent chemosensor for Zn(II) based on coumarin Shiff-base derivative

    He-yang Li;Shuang Gao;Zhen Xi

  • Thiol Specific and Tracelessly Removable Bioconjugation via Michael Addition to 5-Methylene Pyrrolones.

    Yingqian Zhang;Xiaoping Zhou;Yonghui Xie;Marc M. Greenberg

  • A FRET-based fluorescent probe for imaging H2S in living cells

    Chao Wei;Lv Wei;Zhen Xi;Long Yi

  • 5-Formylcytosine Yields DNA–Protein Cross-Links in Nucleosome Core Particles

    Fengchao Li;Yingqian Zhang;Jing Bai;Marc M. Greenberg

  • Thiolysis of NBD-based dyes for colorimetric and fluorescence detection of H2S and biothiols: design and biological applications

    Long Yi;Zhen Xi

  • 7.15 – DNA-damaging Enediyne Compounds

    Zhen Xi;Irving H. Goldberg

  • Design, synthesis, and 3D-QSAR analysis of novel 1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones as protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors

    Li-Li Jiang;Ying Tan;Ying Tan;Xiao-Lei Zhu;Zhi-Fang Wang;Zhi-Fang Wang

  • Probing the function of nucleotides in the catalytic cores of the 8-17 and 10-23 DNAzymes by abasic nucleotide and C3 spacer substitutions.

    Bin Wang;Liqiang Cao;William Chiuman;Yingfu Li

  • A highly selective and fast-response fluorescent probe for visualization of enzymatic H2S production in vitro and in living cells

    Lv Wei;Zhentao Zhu;Yanyan Li;Long Yi

  • Design and Syntheses of Novel Phthalazin-1(2H)-one Derivatives as Acetohydroxyacid Synthase Inhibitors

    Yuan-Xiang Li;Yan-Ping Luo;Zhen Xi;Congwei Niu

  • Design, syntheses and 3D-QSAR studies of novel N-phenyl pyrrolidin-2-ones and N-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-ones as protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors

    Li Zhang;Yin Tan;Neng-Xue Wang;Qiong-You Wu

  • Synthesis, Herbicidal Activity, and QSAR of Novel N-Benzothiazolyl- pyrimidine-2,4-diones as Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase Inhibitors

    Yang Zuo;Qiongyou Wu;Sun-wen Su;Cong-wei Niu

  • Design and syntheses of novel N-(benzothiazol-5-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione and N-(benzothiazol-5-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione as potent protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors.

    Li-Li Jiang;Yang Zuo;Zhi-Fang Wang;Yin Tan

  • Structural insight into unique properties of protoporphyrinogen oxidase from Bacillus subtilis.

    Xiaohong Qin;Lu Sun;Xin Wen;Xue Yang

  • A Dual-Response Fluorescent Probe Reveals the H2O2-Induced H2S Biogenesis through a Cystathionine β-Synthase Pathway

    Long Yi;Lv Wei;Runyu Wang;Changyu Zhang

  • Cysteine-specific protein multi-functionalization and disulfide bridging using 3-bromo-5-methylene pyrrolones.

    Yingqian Zhang;Chuanlong Zang;Guoce An;Mengdi Shang

Frequent Co-Authors

Guang-Fu Yang
Guang-Fu Yang Central China Normal University
Zicai Liang
Zicai Liang Peking University
Marc M. Greenberg
Marc M. Greenberg Johns Hopkins University
Michael D. Pluth
Michael D. Pluth University of Oregon
Xiu-Ping Yan
Xiu-Ping Yan Jiangnan University
Xun-Cheng Su
Xun-Cheng Su Nankai University
Qian Peng
Qian Peng Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chang-Guo Zhan
Chang-Guo Zhan University of Kentucky
Rong Xiang
Rong Xiang Nankai University
Jing Wang
Jing Wang Chinese Academy of Sciences

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