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Zhirong Zhang

Zhirong Zhang

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Molecular Biology
China
2026

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Molecular Biology

D-Index
88
Citations
24423
World Ranking
789
National Ranking
10

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Molecular Biology in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Molecular Biology in China Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Molecular Biology in China Leader Award

Overview

Zhirong Zhang is affiliated with Sichuan University in China and works primarily in the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their research spans various subfields including Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Immunology, Biomaterials, and Surgery.

The scientist's research focuses on topics such as Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery, Extracellular vesicles in disease, Immunotherapy and Immune Responses, Immune cells in cancer, RNA Interference and Gene Delivery, as well as MXene and MAX Phase Materials.

Notable recent papers authored or co-authored by Zhirong Zhang include:

  • Targeted apoptosis of macrophages and osteoclasts in arthritic joints is effective against advanced inflammatory arthritis (2021, Nature Communications)
  • Remodeling tumor immune microenvironment via targeted blockade of PI3K-γ and CSF-1/CSF-1R pathways in tumor associated macrophages for pancreatic cancer therapy (2020, Journal of Controlled Release)
  • Hydrogen sulfide, a signaling molecule in plant stress responses (2020, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology)
  • Targeting cancer-associated fibroblasts by dual-responsive lipid-albumin nanoparticles to enhance drug perfusion for pancreatic tumor therapy (2020, Journal of Controlled Release)
  • Milk-derived exosomes exhibit versatile effects for improved oral drug delivery (2021, Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B)

Zhirong Zhang regularly collaborates with several co-authors, including Tao Gong, Qin He, Yao Fu, Man Li, and Ling Zhang. These frequent collaborations reflect a network of research partnerships contributing to their extensive publication record.

The scientist's published work appears predominantly in the following journals:

  • Journal of Controlled Release
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Acta Biomaterialia
  • Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
  • ACS Nano

Best Publications

  • Overcoming the diffusion barrier of mucus and absorption barrier of epithelium by self-assembled nanoparticles for oral delivery of insulin.

    Wei Shan;Xi Zhu;Min Liu;Lian Li

  • Dopamine-loaded blood exosomes targeted to brain for better treatment of Parkinson's disease

    Mengke Qu;Qing Lin;Luyi Huang;Yao Fu

  • Bacteria-Driven Hypoxia Targeting for Combined Biotherapy and Photothermal Therapy

    Wenfei Chen;Ying Wang;Ming Qin;Xudong Zhang

  • Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) for oral delivery of Zedoary essential oil: formulation and bioavailability studies.

    Yi Zhao;Changguang Wang;Albert H.L. Chow;Ke Ren

  • Goblet cell-targeting nanoparticles for oral insulin delivery and the influence of mucus on insulin transport

    Yun Jin;Yupin Song;Xi Zhu;Dan Zhou

  • Preformed albumin corona, a protective coating for nanoparticles based drug delivery system.

    Qiang Peng;Shu Zhang;Qin Yang;Ting Zhang

  • Solid lipid nanoparticles for pulmonary delivery of insulin.

    Jie Liu;Tao Gong;Hualin Fu;Hualin Fu;Changguang Wang;Changguang Wang

  • Efficient mucus permeation and tight junction opening by dissociable “mucus-inert” agent coated trimethyl chitosan nanoparticles for oral insulin delivery

    Min Liu;Jian Zhang;Xi Zhu;Wei Shan

  • Paclitaxel loaded liposomes decorated with a multifunctional tandem peptide for glioma targeting.

    Yayuan Liu;Rui Ran;Jiantao Chen;Qifang Kuang

  • Independent effect of polymeric nanoparticle zeta potential/surface charge, on their cytotoxicity and affinity to cells

    Xiao-Ru Shao;Xue-Qin Wei;Xu Song;Li-Ying Hao

  • Targeted delivery of low-dose dexamethasone using PCL-PEG micelles for effective treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

    Qin Wang;Jiayu Jiang;Wenfei Chen;Hao Jiang

  • Enhanced brain targeting by synthesis of 3',5'-dioctanoyl-5-fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine and incorporation into solid lipid nanoparticles.

    Jian Xin Wang;Xun Sun;Zhi Rong Zhang

  • The pore size of mesoporous silica nanoparticles regulates their antigen delivery efficiency.

    Xiaoyu Hong;Xiaofang Zhong;Guangsheng Du;Yingying Hou

  • Cationic bovine serum albumin based self-assembled nanoparticles as siRNA delivery vector for treating lung metastatic cancer.

    Jianfeng Han;Qin Wang;Zhirong Zhang;Tao Gong

  • Liposome formulated with TAT-modified cholesterol for improving brain delivery and therapeutic efficacy on brain glioma in animals

    Yao Qin;Huali Chen;Qianyu Zhang;Xiaoxiao Wang

  • Dual drugs (microRNA-34a and paclitaxel)-loaded functional solid lipid nanoparticles for synergistic cancer cell suppression.

    Sanjun Shi;Lu Han;Li Deng;Yanling Zhang

  • A rapid-acting, long-acting insulin formulation based on a phospholipid complex loaded PHBHHx nanoparticles.

    Qiang Peng;Zhi-Rong Zhang;Tao Gong;Guo-Qiang Chen

  • Targeting NF-kB signaling with polymeric hybrid micelles that co-deliver siRNA and dexamethasone for arthritis therapy

    Qin Wang;Hao Jiang;Yan Li;Wenfei Chen

  • Enhanced intranasal delivery of mRNA vaccine by overcoming the nasal epithelial barrier via intra- and paracellular pathways.

    Man Li;Mengnan Zhao;Yao Fu;You Li

  • Enhanced rifampicin delivery to alveolar macrophages by solid lipid nanoparticles

    Junlan Chuan;Junlan Chuan;Yanzhen Li;Likai Yang;Xun Sun

Frequent Co-Authors

Xun Sun
Xun Sun Sichuan University
Zhongwei Gu
Zhongwei Gu Sichuan University
Qiang Zhang
Qiang Zhang Peking University
Yunfeng Lin
Yunfeng Lin Sichuan University
Qin Zhang
Qin Zhang Sichuan University
Guo-Qiang Chen
Guo-Qiang Chen Tsinghua University

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