Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism is a research topic within Surgery. Science Explorer counts 24k research works in it since 1950. 30.5% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the intricate mechanisms of cholesterol metabolism, including the roles of key regulators such as LXR and SREBP, the impact on atherosclerosis, and the involvement of specific proteins like ABCA1 in processes such as cholesterol efflux from cells. It also delves into the effects of phytosterols on lipid levels and the interplay between cholesterol homeostasis and inflammation in conditions like atherosclerosis.
- Cholesterol
- Metabolism
- Atherosclerosis
- LXR
- SREBP
- ABCA1
- Phytosterols
- HDL
- LDL
- Macrophage
- Research works
- 24k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 7.2k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 30.5% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +1% the tick is no change
This ranks research output and citation impact. It says nothing about the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
Which countries lead Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism research?
By volume, China and the United States publish the most (810 and 409 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China 810 works
- 2 United States 409 works
- 3 India 136 works
- 4 Japan 109 works
- 5 Italy 94 works
- 6 Spain 79 works
- 7 Germany 70 works
- 8 South Korea 65 works
- 9 France 61 works
- 10 United Kingdom 53 works
How concentrated that is
The same countries as shares of everything the list above accounts for. A node where two countries do two thirds of the work and one spread evenly across twelve read alike as a ranking and not at all alike here.
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Which institutions lead Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College publishes the most Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism research, followed by Sun Yat-sen University and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeChina 15 works
- 2 Sun Yat-sen UniversityChina 12 works
- 3 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterUnited States 8 works
- 4 Capital Medical UniversityChina 8 works
- 5 Peking UniversityChina 8 works
- 6 University of MilanItaly 8 works
- 7 China Pharmaceutical UniversityChina 7 works
- 8 Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChina 7 works
- 9 InsermFrance 7 works
- 10 Wuhan UniversityChina 7 works
Who are the leading researchers in Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism include Winfried März.
- 1 Winfried März Germany 5.2k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism research done?
The largest centres of Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Guangzhou (China), Shanghai (China) and Nanjing (China).
Where is the best place to study Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism?
Among universities, judged by research, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Sun Yat-sen University and Capital Medical University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeChina | 67.6 | 45.7% | 5.9× | 15 | -4.8% |
| 2 | Sun Yat-sen UniversityChina | 38.6 | 39.8% | 2.8× | 12 | +11.5% |
| 3 | Capital Medical UniversityChina | 26.9 | 33.8% | 5.5× | 8 | +137.8% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 1% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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