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Kai‐Bo Wang

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Mid career · publishing since 2006Rising activity
DNA and Nucleic Acid ChemistryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesSynthesis and bioactivity of alkaloidsRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryRNA and protein synthesis mechanisms

Publications

76

Citations

1,707

Est. group size

~2

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

21

Publishing since 2006

Research summary
AI-generated

This researcher studies unusual DNA structures called G-quadruplexes, which form in gene promoter regions and are being explored as targets for cancer therapy, alongside work on natural products and synthetic compounds (such as alkaloids and tubulin inhibitors) with potential anticancer or antimicrobial activity. The publication record also includes some unrelated work on water-treatment membranes and photocatalysis, suggesting collaborations spanning chemistry and environmental engineering. This research would suit students interested in structural biology, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery targeting DNA and proteins.

DNA G-quadruplex structure and gene regulationNatural product isolation and bioactivityAnticancer and antimicrobial drug discoveryOxidative DNA damage and repairMembrane-based water treatment (interdisciplinary collaboration)

Publication output has been relatively steady at 3-7 papers per year over the last decade, with a recent uptick to 9 publications in 2025.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 5.2/year recently
2017: 5 publications172018: 5 publications182019: 7 publications192020: 5 publications202021: 3 publications212022: 5 publications222023: 6 publications232024: 5 publications242025: 9 publications9252026: 1 publication26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Cancer Research×7
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society×5
  • Bioorganic Chemistry×3
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition×2
  • Fitoterapia×2
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This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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