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Zhengtao Wang

Zhengtao Wang

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 71 5503 4997 1013 1001 548 19154

Zhengtao Wang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Zhengtao Wang between 1980 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Zhengtao Wang published across 47 years, from 1980 to 2026, averaging 18.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 75 publications in 2025. 77 of the 868 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1980 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 75. Peak 75 publications in 2025. 1980: 1 publication 1981: 0 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 2 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 0 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 11 publications 2002: 10 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 9 publications 2006: 23 publications 2007: 19 publications 2008: 34 publications 2009: 33 publications 2010: 33 publications 2011: 36 publications 2012: 43 publications 2013: 43 publications 2014: 55 publications 2015: 57 publications 2016: 40 publications 2017: 24 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 33 publications 2020: 42 publications 2021: 42 publications 2022: 59 publications 2023: 39 publications 2024: 61 publications 2025: 75 publications 2026: 2 publications
1980 2026

868 publications in total across all disciplines

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Zhengtao Wang: publications per year, 1980 to 2026
Year Publications
1980 1
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 1
1988 0
1989 0
1990 1
1991 2
1992 0
1993 1
1994 0
1995 0
1996 2
1997 2
1998 2
1999 2
2000 1
2001 11
2002 10
2003 7
2004 8
2005 9
2006 23
2007 19
2008 34
2009 33
2010 33
2011 36
2012 43
2013 43
2014 55
2015 57
2016 40
2017 24
2018 15
2019 33
2020 42
2021 42
2022 59
2023 39
2024 61
2025 75
2026 2
Total 868
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Zhengtao Wang 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 Zhengtao Wang 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, 541–560 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: 548 publications — 91st percentile

91% 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
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148 548
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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Zhengtao Wang 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 Zhengtao Wang 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, 70–71 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: 71 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% 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 71
72–73 561
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

Zhengtao Wang is affiliated with Shanghai University in China and has an extensive publication record emphasizing biochemical and medical studies, particularly within the fields of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. Their research spans several subfields including molecular biology, pharmacology, plant science, complementary and alternative medicine, and epidemiology.

Their work includes significant contributions to topics such as:

  • Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications
  • Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
  • Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
  • Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

Recent publications highlight a focus on the pharmacological properties and biosynthesis of natural compounds, especially related to ginseng and associated bioactive substances. Representative papers include:

  • "Ginsenosides in Panax genus and their biosynthesis," 2021, Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
  • "Recent advances in applications of metal-organic frameworks for sample preparation in pharmaceutical analysis," 2020, Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • "Notoginsenoside Ft1 acts as a TGR5 agonist but FXR antagonist to alleviate high fat diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance in mice," 2021, Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
  • "Phytochemical analysis of Panax species: a review," 2020, Journal of Ginseng Research
  • "Rare ginsenosides: A unique perspective of ginseng research," 2024, Journal of Advanced Research

Collaboration is a notable aspect of Wang's career, with frequent co-authors including Li Yang, Linnan Li, Lili Ding, Zhu-Zhen Han, and Wenxiang Fan. Their contributions have appeared repeatedly in scientific venues such as the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, PubMed, SSRN Electronic Journal, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, and Frontiers in Pharmacology.

This profile reflects Zhengtao Wang's consistent engagement with natural product chemistry, pharmacological research, and molecular biological methodologies relevant to both traditional and modern medicinal studies.

Best Publications

  • Bile acid nuclear receptor FXR and digestive system diseases

    Lili Ding;Li Yang;Zhengtao Wang;Wendong Huang

  • Antioxidant phenolic compounds from walnut kernels (Juglans regia L.)

    Zijia Zhang;Liping Liao;Jeffrey Moore;Tao Wu

  • Advancement in analysis of Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Danshen).

    Yong-Guo Li;Long Song;Mei Liu;Zhi-Bi-Hu

  • Ginsenosides in Panax genus and their biosynthesis

    Maoqi Hou;Rufeng Wang;Shujuan Zhao;Zhengtao Wang

  • Caffeic acid prevents acetaminophen-induced liver injury by activating the Keap1-Nrf2 antioxidative defense system

    Chun Pang;Zhiyong Zheng;Liang Shi;Yuchen Sheng

  • Protective effect of naringenin against experimental colitis via suppression of Toll-like receptor 4/NF-κB signalling

    Wei Dou;Jingjing Zhang;Aning Sun;Eryun Zhang

  • The involvement of p62–Keap1–Nrf2 antioxidative signaling pathway and JNK in the protection of natural flavonoid quercetin against hepatotoxicity

    Li-Li Ji;Yu-Chen Sheng;Zhi-Yong Zheng;Liang Shi

  • In vitro anti-tumor activity of isorhamnetin isolated from Hippophae rhamnoides L. against BEL-7402 cells.

    Bao-song Teng;Yan-Hua Lu;Zheng-Tao Wang;Xin-Yi Tao

  • Identification and chemical profiling of monacolins in red yeast rice using high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detector and mass spectrometry.

    Yong-guo Li;Fang Zhang;Zheng-tao Wang;Zhi-bi Hu

  • Antioxidant activity of compounds from the medicinal herb Aster tataricus.

    T.B. Ng;Fang Liu;Fang Liu;Yanhua Lu;Yanhua Lu;C.H.K. Cheng

  • Circulating Long Noncoding RNA HOTAIR is an Essential Mediator of Acute Myocardial Infarction.

    Gao L;Liu Y;Guo S;Yao R

  • Recent advances in modular co-culture engineering for synthesis of natural products.

    Rufeng Wang;Shujuan Zhao;Zhengtao Wang;Mattheos Ag Koffas

  • Simultaneous determination of phenols (bibenzyl, phenanthrene, and fluorenone) in Dendrobium species by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection.

    Li Yang;Zhengtao Wang;Zhengtao Wang;Luoshan Xu

  • Mangiferin attenuates the symptoms of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice via NF-κB and MAPK signaling inactivation.

    Wei Dou;Jingjing Zhang;Gaiyan Ren;Lili Ding

  • Chlorogenic acid, a dietary polyphenol, protects acetaminophen-induced liver injury and its mechanism.

    Lili Ji;Ping Jiang;Bin Lu;Yuchen Sheng

  • Isolation of antioxidants from Psoralea corylifolia fruits using high-speed counter-current chromatography guided by thin layer chromatography-antioxidant autographic assay.

    Guodong Xiao;Guowen Li;Liang Chen;Zijia Zhang

  • Paeoniflorin abrogates DSS-induced colitis via a TLR4-dependent pathway.

    Jingjing Zhang;Wei Dou;Wei Dou;Eryun Zhang;Eryun Zhang;Aning Sun;Aning Sun

  • In vivo and in vitro evaluation of erianin, a novel anti-angiogenic agent.

    Y.-Q Gong;Y Fan;D.-Z Wu;H Yang

  • Baicalein and baicalin alleviate acetaminophen-induced liver injury by activating Nrf2 antioxidative pathway: The involvement of ERK1/2 and PKC.

    Liang Shi;Zhanxia Hao;Shaobo Zhang;Mengjuan Wei

  • Curcumin rescues high fat diet-induced obesity and insulin sensitivity in mice through regulating SREBP pathway

    Lili Ding;Jinmei Li;Baoliang Song;Xu Xiao

  • A new phenanthrene with a spirolactone from Dendrobium chrysanthum and its anti-inflammatory activities.

    Li Yang;Lin-Hua Qin;S.W. Annie Bligh;Alan Bashall

  • TLC bioautography-guided isolation of antioxidants from fruit of Perilla frutescens var. acuta

    Lihua Gu;Tao Wu;Zhengtao Wang

  • Modafinil protects hippocampal neurons by suppressing excessive autophagy and apoptosis in mice with sleep deprivation

    Yin Cao;Qinglin Li;Lulu Liu;Hui Wu

  • Chrysin Ameliorates Chemically Induced Colitis in the Mouse through Modulation of a PXR/NF-κB Signaling Pathway

    Wei Dou;Jingjing Zhang;Eryun Zhang;Aning Sun

Frequent Co-Authors

Sridhar Mani
Sridhar Mani Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Karl Wah Keung Tsim
Karl Wah Keung Tsim Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Guang-Bo Ge
Guang-Bo Ge Shanghai University
Wen-Xing Ding
Wen-Xing Ding University of Kansas
Bao-Liang Song
Bao-Liang Song Wuhan University
Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan
Yu-Jui Yvonne Wan University of California, Davis
Kaishun Bi
Kaishun Bi Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
Grant Morahan
Grant Morahan Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Munekazu Iinuma
Munekazu Iinuma Gifu Pharmaceutical University
Min Wang
Min Wang University of Hong Kong

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