YW
Yuet Wai Kan(1936)
Life SciencesYuet Wai Kan is a recipient of the Shaw Prize in Life Science (2004) from China. They have received 2 major awards in total. Their primary field is Life Sciences. They were educated at University of Hong Kong. They have been affiliated with Harvard University.
China
2
Major Awards
8
Publications
169
Citations
7
h-index
N/A
i10-index
21.1
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
Acetylation of p65Lys310 by p300 in macrophages mediates anti-inflammatory property of berberine
Redox Biology(2023)
55
citations
#2
Treatment with spexin mitigates diet-induced hepatic steatosis in vivo and in vitro through activation of galanin receptor 2.
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology(2022)
19
citations
#3
Increased Serum VEGF-B Level Is Associated With Renal Function Impairment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Frontiers in Endocrinology(2022)
15
citations
#4
2
citations
#5
Spexin ameliorates skeletal muscle insulin resistance through activation of GAL2 receptor.
European Journal of Pharmacology(2021)
33
citations
#6
Salvianolic acid B protects against acute and chronic liver injury by inhibiting Smad2C/L phosphorylation
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine(2021)
19
citations
#7
Upregulation of adiponectin by Ginsenoside Rb1 contributes to amelioration of hepatic steatosis induced by high fat diet
Journal of Ginseng Research(2021)
18
citations
#8
Interaction of microRNA-21/145 and Smad3 domain-specific phosphorylation in hepatocellular carcinoma
OncoTarget(2017)
9
citations
Recent Publications
View all worksAcetylation of p65Lys310 by p300 in macrophages mediates anti-inflammatory property of berberine
Redox Biology2023
55citations
Open AccessTreatment with spexin mitigates diet-induced hepatic steatosis in vivo and in vitro through activation of galanin receptor 2.
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology2022
19citations
Increased Serum VEGF-B Level Is Associated With Renal Function Impairment in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Frontiers in Endocrinology2022
15citations
Open AccessSpexin ameliorates skeletal muscle insulin resistance through activation of GAL2 receptor.
European Journal of Pharmacology2021
33citations
Salvianolic acid B protects against acute and chronic liver injury by inhibiting Smad2C/L phosphorylation
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine2021
19citations
Open AccessUpregulation of adiponectin by Ginsenoside Rb1 contributes to amelioration of hepatic steatosis induced by high fat diet
Journal of Ginseng Research2021
18citations
Open AccessInteraction of microRNA-21/145 and Smad3 domain-specific phosphorylation in hepatocellular carcinoma
OncoTarget2017
9citations
Open AccessCareer Path
Award progression over time
Apex Elite Prestigious
Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
SC
Stanley Cohen
Shaw Prize in Life Science (2004)
HB
Herbert Boyer
Shaw Prize in Life Science (2004)
HE
Harold E. Varmus
Gairdner International Award (1984)
AG
Alfred G. Gilman
Gairdner International Award (1984)
MR
Martin Rodbell
Gairdner International Award (1984)
JM
J. Michael Bishop
Gairdner International Award (1984)
RN
Robert Noble
Gairdner International Award (1984)
KK
Krešimir Krnjević
Gairdner International Award (1984)
Education
University of Hong Kong
Career Timeline
Harvard University?–present
University of California, San Francisco?–present
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
HZ
Huda Zoghbi
Horwitz Prize (2022)
KK
Katalin Karikó
Gruber Prize in Neuroscience (2024)
DW
Drew Weissman
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
PC
Pieter Cullis
Draper Prize (2023)
David Julius
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2021)
Mary-Claire King
Gairdner International Award (2021)
FH
Franz-Ulrich Hartl
Wolf Prize in Medicine (2020)
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Arthur Horwich
Wolf Prize in Medicine (2020)
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