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Heng Zhang

Sichuan University

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Bioengineering· 1 Bioinformatics· 1 Cancer Biology· 1

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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Amy T. Jin· 1 shared Fahad Mostafa· 1 shared Fu PengiD· 1 shared Giovanni TraversoiD· 1 shared Hailin TangiD· 1 shared Jianbo ZhouiD· 1 shared Jochen K. Lennerz· 1 shared Joshua R. Korzenik· 1 shared

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Amy T. Jin

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Cancer BiologyeLifePeer-reviewedSep 17, 2026

JAK-STAT Pathway Heterogeneity Governs Immunotherapy Response in Breast Cancer

Jianbo Zhou, Heng Zhang, Hailin Tang…·Fu Peng

This paper investigates JAK-STAT pathway heterogeneity in breast cancer and finds that high JSP activity correlates with improved immunotherapy response, particularly in triple-negative breast cancer.

DOI 10.7554/elife.110635.4

humanbulk RNA-seq

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BioinformaticsbioRxivPreprintMay 1, 2026

From Generalist to Specialist: Evolution of PS2 α-integrins and Implications for Drug Targeting

Sun Shixi, Yunfeng Chen, Rong-Guang Xu…·Li Liu

The paper analyzes the evolutionary history of PS2-integrins across vertebrates to identify lineage-specific functional divergence and inform drug targeting strategies.

DOI 10.64898/2026.04.29.721650

multiple speciesprotein sequence

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BioengineeringbioRxivPreprintDec 28, 2023

Thermo-Responsive Polymers Targeting Inflammation in Murine Colitis

Sufeng Zhang, Amy T. Jin, Wen Tang…·Giovanni Traverso

This study develops thermo-responsive hydrogels that target inflamed colon mucosa for IBD treatment by exploiting charge-mediated interactions and thermo-responsiveness.

DOI 10.1101/2023.12.28.573545

mouseexperimental assay

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