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C. Zhang
Baylor College of Medicine
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2017-2026 · peak 70/yrCo-Author Collaboration Network
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- Plant BiologybioRxivPreprintDOI 10.1101/2021.05.15.444036
- ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
Lung Epithelial Cells Can Produce Antibodies Participating In Adaptive Humoral Immune Responses
E. Gao, W. Shao, C. Zhang…·X. Qiu
The paper shows lung epithelial cells can produce TD-Ag-specific antibodies, dependent on CD4+ T cells, challenging the notion that B cells are the sole source of such antibodies.
DOI 10.1101/2021.05.13.443498 - Cell BiologybioRxiv
A common SEC23B missense mutation in congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II leads to growth restriction and chronic pancreatitis in mice
W. Wei, Z. Liu, C. Zhang…·B. Zhang
This study shows that a common SEC23B mutation in mice causes chronic pancreatitis and growth restriction, highlighting SEC23B's role in pancreatic function and growth hormone sensitivity.
DOI 10.1016/j.jbc.2021.101536 - Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxivPreprint
Evaluation of different concentrations antibiotics on gut bacteria and growth of Ectropis obliquaProut (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
T. Gao, X. Zhou, R. Jiang…·Y. Yang
This study evaluates antibiotic concentrations affecting gut bacteria and Ectropis obliqua growth, finding 300g/ml effectively clears bacteria without harming growth.
DOI 10.1101/2021.04.14.439780 - BiochemistrybioRxivPreprint
Altered O-glycosylation Level of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein by Host O-glycosyltransferase Strengthens Its Trimeric Structure
Z. Xu, X. Ku, J. Tian…·Y. Zhang
The paper identifies O-glycosylation sites on SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and shows that host O-glycosyltransferase ppGalNAc-T6 enhances its trimeric structure stability through increased glycosylation.
DOI 10.1101/2021.04.06.438614 - Cancer BiologyMolecular Cancer ResearchPeer-reviewed
Deubiquitinase UCHL1 Maintains Protein Homeostasis through PSMA7-APEH-Proteasome Axis in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma
A. Tangri, K. Lighty, J. Loganathan…·S. Mitra
This study identifies UCHL1's role in maintaining protein homeostasis in HGSOC via the PSMA7-APEH-proteasome axis, showing its importance for tumor growth and suggesting therapeutic targeting.
DOI 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-20-0883 - BiophysicsbioRxiv
Information-Efficient, Off-Center Sampling Results in Improved Precision in 3D Single Particle Tracking Microscopy
This paper introduces an optimized 3D single-particle tracking system using off-center sampling to improve localization precision by efficiently utilizing photons.
DOI 10.3390/e23050498 - BiophysicsbioRxiv
Potent neutralizing nanobodies resist convergent circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2 by targeting novel and conserved epitopes
DOI 10.1038/s41467-021-24963-3 - PhysiologybioRxiv
Withaferin A promotes white adipose browning and prevents obesity through sympathetic nerve-activated Prdm16-FATP1 axis
R. Zheng, B. Guo, J. Liu…·M. Zhao
This study shows that Withaferin A promotes white adipose browning and prevents obesity by activating the Prdm16-FATP1 pathway via the sympathetic nervous system.
DOI 10.2337/db21-0470 - ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
Single-cell sequencing characterizes intratumoral profile of immune cells in old mice
C. Zhang, L. Lei, X. Yang…·B. Zhang
The paper uses single-cell RNA analysis to compare immune cell profiles in young and old mice, finding higher proportions of effector cells in old mice that may enhance tumor defense.
- Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
Joint inference of species histories and gene flow
N. F. Mueller, H. Ogilvie, C. Zhang…·T. Stadler
The paper introduces a method to infer species trees while accounting for gene flow, showing improved accuracy in species history reconstruction for mosquitoes.
DOI 10.1101/348391 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
New exon ignites accelerated evolution of placental gene Nrk in the ancestral lineage of eutherians
G. Liu, C. Zhang, Y. Wang…·H. Li
The paper identifies accelerated evolution in the Nrk gene's exons in eutherian mammals, suggesting a new exon ignited positive selection linked to placental development.
DOI 10.1016/j.placenta.2021.08.048 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
Targeting CTP Synthetase 1 to Restore Interferon Induction and Impede Nucleotide Synthesis in SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Y. Rao, T.-Y. Wang, C. Qin…·P. Feng
This study identifies CTPS1 as a target for antiviral therapy by showing it suppresses interferon induction and promotes viral replication in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
DOI 10.1128/mbio.00649-25 - Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Isolating and Cryo-Preserving Pig Skin Cells for Single Cell RNA Sequencing Study
L. Han, C. P. Jara, O. Wang…·Y. Lei
This study develops a method for isolating and cryo-preserving pig skin cells for scRNA-Seq, enabling the identification of major skin cell types.
DOI 10.1101/2021.01.31.429035 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Impact of Prior Infection on Protection and Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Golden Hamsters
C. Zhang, Z. Guo, N. Li…·C. Zhang
This study shows prior SARS-CoV-2 infection in golden hamsters provides partial protection but not sterilizing immunity, and virus can still be transmitted between infected and naive animals through direct contact.
DOI 10.1101/2021.01.30.428920 - BioengineeringbioRxiv
Reagent-free Raman and quantitative phase imaging offer a unique morpho-molecular platform for recognition of malignancy and stages of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
S. K. Paidi, P. Raj, R. Bordett…·I. Barman
This paper introduces a reagent-free imaging platform combining Raman microscopy and quantitative phase imaging to distinguish stages of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Matriptase generates a tissue damage response via promoting Gq signalling, leading to RSK and DUOX activation
J. Ma, C. A. Scott, Y. N. Ho…·T. J. Carney
This study shows that Matriptase promotes tissue damage responses by activating Gq signaling, leading to RSK and DUOX activation, which disrupts epithelial junctions and contributes to inflammation and carcinoma.
DOI 10.1101/2021.01.21.427549 - Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Salt Inducible Kinase activation and IRE1-dependent intracellular ATP depletion to form Sec bodies in Drosophila cells.
C. Rabouille, C. Zhang, W. van Leeuwen…·H. H. Kampinga
This study identifies two pathways, SIK activation by salt stress and IRE1-dependent ATP depletion, that together induce Sec body formation in Drosophila cells under amino-acid starvation.
DOI 10.1101/2021.01.16.426665 - ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
Decoding the single-cell landscape and intercellular crosstalk in the transplanted liver: a 4-dimension mouse model
H. Huang, X. Zhang, H. Chen…·Q. Ling
This study maps the cellular dynamics and intercellular interactions in a mouse liver transplant model using single-cell RNA sequencing and CyTOF, revealing recipient cell dominance and macrophage-driven metabolic remodeling.
- Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
Major orchestration of shikimate, early phenylpropanoid and stilbenoid pathways by Subgroup 2 R2R3-MYBs in grapevine
L. Orduna, M. Li, D. Navarro-Paya…·J. T. Matus
This study identifies Subgroup 2 R2R3-MYBs as key regulators of the stilbenoid pathway in grapevine by integrating DAP-Seq and co-expression networks.
DOI 10.1101/2020.12.31.424746 - Cancer BiologybioRxiv
STUB1 is an intracellular checkpoint for interferon gamma sensing
S. Ng, S. Lim, A. C. N. Sim…·A. W. Partridge
This study identifies STUB1 as a barrier to interferon gamma sensing, showing it dampens IFNγ response through reduced IFNGR1 surface abundance, but in vivo STUB1 inactivation did not improve ICB outcomes in mouse models.
DOI 10.1038/s41598-022-18404-4 - Scientific Communication & EducationExperimental and Therapeutic MedicinePeer-reviewed
Dexmedetomidine attenuates the injury of H9C2 cardiomyocytes under Hypoxia/reoxygenation condition partly through the inhibition of endoplasmic reticulum stress
Z. Zhu, X. Ling, H. Zhou, C. Zhang
This study shows that 1 μM Dexmedetomidine reduces H9C2 cardiomyocyte injury under hypoxia/reoxygenation by partially inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress.
DOI 10.3892/etm.2020.9564 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
In-House Forecasting of Crop Latitude Adaptation through a Daylength-sensing-based Environment Adaptation Simulator (DEAS)
L. Qiu, Q. Wu, X. Wang…·X. Ouyang
This paper introduces DEAS, a simulator that predicts crop latitude adaptation using florigen gene expression, enabling faster breeding for climate-resilient crops.
DOI 10.1038/s43016-021-00280-2 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Gut microbiome couples gut and brain during calorie restriction in treating obesity
Q. Zeng, Q. Wang, T. Xiang…·J. Wang
This study shows that calorie restriction affects gut microbiome, which in turn influences metabolism, hormones, and brain function in obese individuals.
DOI 10.1101/2020.12.04.406579 - Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
Interactions between SQUAMOSA and SVP MADS-box proteins regulate meristem transitions during wheat spike development
K. Li, J. M. Debernardi, C. Li…·J. Dubcovsky
This study investigates the genetic and physical interactions between SQUAMOSA and SVP MADS-box proteins in wheat spike development, showing their roles in regulating meristem transitions and floral development.
DOI 10.1101/2020.12.01.405779 - PhysiologybioRxivPreprint
Bile acid excess impairs thermogenic function in brown adipose tissue
W. Zhou, P. VanDuyne, C. Zhang…·S. Anakk
This study shows that bile acid overload in a mouse model impairs brown adipose tissue thermogenic function, with mitochondrial dysfunction and senescence gene induction.
DOI 10.1101/2020.11.24.396895 - BiochemistryNature Structural & Molecular BiologyPeer-reviewed
Structural insight into outer membrane asymmetry maintenance of Gram-negative bacteria by the phospholipid transporter MlaFEDB
X. Tang, S. Chang, W. Qiao…·H. Dong
The paper determines cryo-EM structures of MlaFEDB and reveals its phospholipid transport mechanism, identifying functional residues and providing insights for antimicrobial drug development.
DOI 10.1038/s41594-020-00532-y - ImmunologyFrontiers in ImmunologyPeer-reviewed
Grass Carp Reovirus (GCRV) Giving Its All to Suppress IFN Production by Countering MAVS-TBK1 Activation .
L.-F. Lu, Z.-C. Li, C. Zhang…·Y.-A. Zhang
This paper identifies how GCRV proteins interact with fish RLR factors to suppress MAVS-TBK1 signaling and reduce IFN expression, revealing a unique fish virus evasion mechanism.
DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2020.545302 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
Potential Achilles heels of SARS-CoV-2 are best displayed by the base order-dependent component of RNA folding energy
The paper identifies conserved regions in SARS-CoV-2 with high base order-dependent folding energy, suggesting they may be potential therapeutic targets similar to HIV-1.
DOI 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2021.107570