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Cheng Li

Peking University

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Biophysics· 2 Cell Biology· 1 Genomics· 1

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:human· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Approach:benchmark study· 1 Research Focus:cancer & tumor microenvironment· 1 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Assay:ChIP-seq· 1

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Bin Yan· 1 shared Chuiyan Ma· 1 shared Dachang Wang· 1 shared Daliang LiuiD· 1 shared Dan Jiang· 1 shared Dandan Li· 1 shared Dongyi XuiD· 1 shared Guojin ZhangiD· 1 shared

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2018-2026 · peak 2/yr

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Bin Yan

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Lamin A/C safeguards replication initiation by orchestrating chromatin accessibility and PCNA recruitment

Mengling Zhang, Wenxue Zhao, Zhiguang Xiao, Lei Chang, Xing Wang, Yichen Bai, Xiaodong Guan, Tianyan Liu, Zhaoru Zhang, Yan Li, Qing Li, Cheng Li, Dongyi Xu, Qian Peter Su, Yujie Sun

This study shows Lamin A/C regulates DNA replication by controlling chromatin accessibility and PCNA recruitment, preventing excessive replication initiation and DNA damage.

Cell Reports · Mar 1, 2026Peer-reviewedBiophysics

Pan-genome and multi-omics analyses reveal the genomic basis of symbiotic evolution in the mycoheterotrophic medicinal orchid Gastrodia elata

Mingjin Huang, Shanshan Luo, Linshuang Tang, Hao Yin, Daliang Liu, Zhipeng Li, Qiyu Chen, Yinjie Jiao, Mengge Li, Yanlin Hao, Tao Li, Dachang Wang, Hongchang Liu, Dandan Li, Jin He, , Yiyong Zhao

This study uses pan-genome and multi-omics analyses to investigate the genomic basis of mycoheterotrophy in Gastrodia elata, revealing gene loss, regulatory co-option, and specialized nutrient acquisition mechanisms.

bioRxiv · Jan 27, 2026 · PreprintGenomics

Hollow condensates emerge from gelation-induced spinodal decomposition

Cheng Li, Lingyu Meng, Yongxin Tong, Jie Lin, Zhi Qi

The paper investigates the formation of hollow biomolecular condensates driven by gelation-induced spinodal decomposition using a phase-field model.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Dec 26, 2025Peer-reviewedBiophysics

Mesenchymal stem cells protect retinal ganglion cells from degeneration via mitochondrial donation

Dan Jiang, Hong Feng, Zhao Zhang, Bin Yan, Ling Chen, Chuiyan Ma, Cheng Li, Shuo Han, Yuelin Zhang, Peikai Chen, Hung-Fat Tse, Qingling Fu, Kin Chiu, Qizhou Lian

This study shows that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) protect retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) from degeneration by donating mitochondria, reducing inflammation, and preserving retinal function in a mouse model.

bioRxiv · Aug 19, 2018 · PreprintCell Biology