Dr. Hong Chen, an Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, focuses his research on reproductive biology and endocrinology, with a particular interest in the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying testosterone synthesis. His work explores the structural and functional dynamics of Leydig cells in dairy goats, revealing that their morphological changes during development significantly influence testosterone production. A key finding from his studies demonstrated that lipid droplet–mitochondria interactions play a crucial role in testosterone synthesis, highlighting the involvement of autophagy and organelle communication in endocrine regulation. Dr. Chen has completed five research projects and participated in three consultancy or industry-sponsored studies. His research contributions have resulted in twelve peer-reviewed publications indexed in SCI and Scopus databases, with a ResearchGate h-index of 16, reflecting his growing influence in the field. He is an active member of the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, contributing to the Animal Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology section. Dr. Chen’s work advances the understanding of cellular mechanisms in animal reproductive endocrinology and provides valuable insights into the regulation of steroidogenesis, making significant contributions to both veterinary and cellular biology research.
Featured Publications:
Chen, H., Zhao, F., Chen, K., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., Zhao, H., & Chen, S. (2022). Exposure of zebrafish to a cold environment triggered cellular autophagy in zebrafish liver. Journal of Fish Diseases.
Chen, H., Chen, K., Zhao, F., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, T., & Chen, S. (2022). Macroautophagy involved in testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells of male dairy goat (Capra hircus). Theriogenology.
Chen, H., Chen, K., Zhao, F., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, T., & Chen, S. (2021, June 1). Macroautophagy involved in testosterone synthesis in Leydig cells of male dairy goats (Capra hircus) [Preprint]. Research Square.
Chen, H., Liang, Y., Han, Y., Liu, T., & Chen, S. (2021). Genome‐wide analysis of Toll‐like receptors in zebrafish and the effect of rearing temperature on the receptors in response to stimulated pathogen infection. Journal of Fish Diseases.