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h-index: 23
Works: 45
Citations: 1,323

Most-cited papers

The Immune Privilege of the Intervertebral Disc: Implications for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Treatment
Zhen Sun, Bing Liu, Zhuo-Jing Luo
2020International Journal of Medical Sciences178 citations Open access
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Aberrantly expressed long noncoding RNAs in human intervertebral disc degeneration: a microarray related study
Zhong-yuan Wan, Fang Song, Zhen Sun, Yu-fei Chen +8 more
2014Arthritis Research & Therapy107 citations Open access
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Quercetin Suppresses Apoptosis and Attenuates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration via the SIRT1-Autophagy Pathway
Dong Wang, Xin He, Di Wang, Pan-Di Peng +9 more
2020Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology89 citations Open access
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Immune cascades in human intervertebral disc: the pros and cons.
Zhen Sun, Ming Zhang, Xu-Hong Zhao, Zhi-Heng Liu +4 more
2013International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology79 citations
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c-Jun Gene-Modified Schwann Cells: Upregulating Multiple Neurotrophic Factors and Promoting Neurite Outgrowth
Liang-Liang Huang, Xin Quan, Zhongyang Liu, T. Ma +8 more
2015Tissue Engineering. Part A67 citations Open access
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FasL Expression on Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells Contributes to the Immune Privilege of Intervertebral Disc by Interacting with Immunocytes
Zhi-Heng Liu, Zhen Sun, Hai-Qiang Wang, Jun Ge +7 more
2013International Journal of Medical Sciences53 citations Open access
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Dose-Dependent Effect of Estrogen Suppresses the Osteo-Adipogenic Transdifferentiation of Osteoblasts via Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway
B. Gao, Qiang Huang, Yan-shui Lin, Bo-yuan Wei +11 more
2014PLoS ONE49 citations Open access
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Notochordal-Cell-Derived Exosomes Induced by Compressive Load Inhibit Angiogenesis via the miR-140-5p/Wnt/β-Catenin Axis
Zhen Sun, Bing Liu, Zhi-Heng Liu, Wen Song +6 more
2020Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids48 citations Open access
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Effect of perfluorotributylamine-enriched alginate on nucleus pulposus cell: Implications for intervertebral disc regeneration.
Zhen Sun, Bei-Er Luo, Zhongyang Liu, Liang-Liang Huang +7 more
2016Biomaterials47 citations
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Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Protect Intervertebral Disc Cells in Compression: Implications for Stem Cell Regenerative Disc Therapy
Zhen Sun, Bei-Er Luo, Zhi-Heng Liu, D. Samartzis +4 more
2015International Journal on Biological Sciences47 citations Open access
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A magnetically responsive nanocomposite scaffold combined with Schwann cells promotes sciatic nerve regeneration upon exposure to magnetic field
Zhongyang Liu, Shu Zhu, Liang Liu, Jun Ge +5 more
2017International Journal of Nanomedicine44 citations Open access
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AF cell derived exosomes regulate endothelial cell migration and inflammation: Implications for vascularization in intervertebral disc degeneration.
Zhen Sun, Hang Zhao, Bing Liu, Yang Gao +3 more
2020Life Science41 citations
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Ginsenoside-Rb2 Inhibits Dexamethasone-Induced Apoptosis Through Promotion of GPR120 Induction in Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
B. Gao, Qiang Huang, Q. Jie, Hongyang Zhang +8 more
2015Stem Cells and Development41 citations
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GPR120: A bi-potential mediator to modulate the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of BMMSCs
B. Gao, Qiang Huang, Q. Jie, Wei-Guang Lu +9 more
2015Scientific Reports38 citations Open access
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FasL on Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells Prevents Angiogenesis in the Disc by Inducing Fas-Mediated Apoptosis of Vascular Endothelial Cells
Zhen Sun, Zhong-yuan Wan, Yun-Shan Guo, Hai-Qiang Wang +1 more
2013International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology36 citations Open access
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Down-Regulated CK8 Expression in Human Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Zhen Sun, Hai-Qiang Wang, Zhi-Heng Liu, Le Chang +9 more
2013International Journal of Medical Sciences35 citations Open access
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17β-Estradiol inhibits ER stress-induced apoptosis through promotion of TFII-I-dependent Grp78 induction in osteoblasts
Yun-Shan Guo, Zhen Sun, Jie Ma, Wei Cui +9 more
2014Laboratory Investigation34 citations Open access
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βig-h3 Promotes Human Osteosarcoma Cells Metastasis by Interacting with Integrin α2β1 and Activating PI3K Signaling Pathway
Yun-Shan Guo, Rui-Ni Zhao, Jie Ma, Wei Cui +8 more
2014PLoS ONE31 citations Open access
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Insights into the Hallmarks of Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells with Particular Reference to Cell Viability, Phagocytic Potential and Long Process Formation
Yu-fei Chen, Yong-zhao Zhang, Wei-lin Zhang, Guan-Nan Luan +9 more
2013International Journal of Medical Sciences29 citations Open access
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Activation of Schwann cells in vitro by magnetic nanocomposites via applied magnetic field
Zhongyang Liu, Liang-Liang Huang, Liang Liu, Bei-Er Luo +8 more
2014International Journal of Nanomedicine27 citations Open access
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Enhanced in vivo survival of Schwann cells by a synthetic oxygen carrier promotes sciatic nerve regeneration and functional recovery
T. Ma, Lei Zhu, Yafeng Yang, Xin Quan +6 more
2018Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine24 citations Open access
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Impact of direct cell co‐cultures on human adipose‐derived stromal cells and nucleus pulposus cells
Zhen Sun, Zhi-Heng Liu, Xu-Hong Zhao, Lunquan Sun +8 more
2013Journal of Orthopaedic Research24 citations Open access
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Pulsed magnetic field promotes proliferation and neurotrophic genes expression in Schwann cells in vitro.
Liang Liu, Zhongyang Liu, Liang-Liang Huang, Zhen Sun +6 more
2015International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology23 citations
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Molecular immunotherapy might shed a light on the treatment strategies for disc degeneration and herniation.
Zhen Sun, Zhi-Heng Liu, Yu-fei Chen, Yong-zhao Zhang +6 more
2013Medical Hypotheses21 citations
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CK8 phosphorylation induced by compressive loads underlies the downregulation of CK8 in human disc degeneration by activating protein kinase C
Zhen Sun, Yun-Shan Guo, Shi-Ju Yan, Zhong-yuan Wan +8 more
2013Laboratory Investigation21 citations Open access
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Osteoporosis therapies might lead to intervertebral disc degeneration via affecting cartilage endplate.
Zhen Sun, Zhuo-Jing Luo
2019Medical Hypotheses20 citations
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Downregulated interleukin 37 expression associated with aggravation of intervertebral disc degeneration.
Zhong-yuan Wan, Zhen Sun, Fang Song, Yu-fei Chen +3 more
2014International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology20 citations
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Expression of soluble Fas and soluble FasL in human nucleus pulposus cells.
Zhen Sun, Zhong-yuan Wan, Zhi-Heng Liu, Yun-Shan Guo +6 more
2013International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology15 citations
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Effects of Nano-hydroxyapatite/Poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) Microsphere-Based Composite Scaffolds on Repair of Bone Defects: Evaluating the Role of Nano-hydroxyapatite Content.
Shu He, Kai-Feng Lin, Zhen Sun, Yue Song +4 more
2016Artificial Organs11 citations
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Insights into Exosome in the Intervertebral Disc: Emerging Role for Disc Homeostasis and Normal Function
Xin Zhao, Benchi Xu, Wei Duan, Le Chang +3 more
2022International Journal of Medical Sciences9 citations Open access
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RASSF7 expression and its regulatory roles on apoptosis in human intervertebral disc degeneration.
Zhi-Heng Liu, Jun-li Huo, Zhi-Gang Wu, Zhen Sun +5 more
2015International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology7 citations
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Editorial: Immunological imbalance: What is its role in intervertebral disc degeneration?
B. Gantenbein, Zhen Sun, Zhongyang Liu, D. Samartzis
2023Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology3 citations Open access
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Down-Regulated CK 8 Expression in Human Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Zhen Sun, Hai-Qiang Wang, Zhi-Heng Liu, Le Chang +10 more
20133 citations
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A bi-potential mediator to modulate the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of
B. Gao, Qiang Huang, Q. Jie, Wei-Guang Lu +9 more
20152 citations
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RASSF 7 expression and its regulatory roles on apoptosis in human intervertebral disc degeneration
Zhi-Heng Liu, Jun-li Huo, Zhi-Gang Wu, Zhen Sun +5 more
20161 citations
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Original Article FasL on human nucleus pulposus cells prevents angiogenesis in the disc by inducing Fas-mediated apoptosis of vascular endothelial cells
Zhen Sun, Zhong-yuan Wan, Yun-Shan Guo, Hai-Qiang Wang +1 more
20131 citations
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Title Impact of direct cell co-cultures on human adipose-derivedstromal cells and nucleus pulposus cells
Zhen Sun, Zhi-Heng Liu, Xu-Hong Zhao, Lunquan Sun +8 more
20131 citations
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Revisiting miR-155 in intervertebral disc degeneration: blood cell signature and local cell-free profiles
Zhi-Heng Liu, Zhen Sun, Zhong-yuan Wan, Hai-Qiang Wang
2022Biocell (Mendoza)0 citations Open access
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Author Correction: GPR120: A bi-potential mediator to modulate the osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of BMMSCs
B. Gao, Qiang Huang, Q. Jie, Wei-Guang Lu +9 more
2020Scientific Reports0 citations Open access
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Title Rassf 7 Expression And Its Regulatory Roles On Apoptosis InHuman Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Zhi-Heng Liu, Jun-li Huo, Zhi-Gang Wu, Zhen Sun +5 more
20160 citations
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Original Article RASSF7 expression and its regulatory roles on apoptosis in human intervertebral disc degeneration
Zhi-Heng Liu, Jun-li Huo, Zhi-Gang Wu, Zhen Sun +5 more
20150 citations
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Three questions about the immune reaction in intervertebral disc degeneration
Zhen Sun
20140 citations
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Original Article Expression of soluble Fas and soluble FasL in human nucleus pulposus cells
Zhen Sun, Zhong-yuan Wan, Zhi-Heng Liu, Yun-Shan Guo +6 more
20130 citations
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Title Immune cascades in human intervertebral disc : the pros andcons
Zhen Sun, Ming Zhang, Xu-Hong Zhao, Zhi-Heng Liu +4 more
20130 citations
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Review Article Immune cascades in human intervertebral disc: the pros and cons
Zhen Sun, Ming Zhang, Xu-Hong Zhao, Zhi-Heng Liu +4 more
20130 citations
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