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S.-L. Liu

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Immune Evasion, Infectivity, and Fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86 and FLip Variants

P. Qu, K. Xu, J. N. Faraone, N. Goodarzi, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, J. S. Bednash, J. C. Horowitz, R. K. Mallampalli, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, D. Jones, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study compares immune evasion, infectivity, and fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and FLip using neutralization assays and cell-based experiments.

bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2023Microbiology

Immune Evasion and Membrane Fusion of SARS-CoV-2 XBB Subvariants EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3

J. N. Faraone, P. Qu, N. Goodarzi, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, K. Xu, D. Jones, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study evaluates neutralization and fusion activity of SARS-CoV-2 XBB subvariants EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3, showing reduced neutralization by bivalent vaccines and highlighting the need for updated vaccine formulations.

bioRxiv · Aug 30, 2023Immunology

Extraordinary Evasion of Neutralizing Antibody Response by Omicron XBB.1.5, CH.1.1 and CA.3.1 Variants

P. Qu, J. N. Faraone, J. P. Evans, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, M. Anghelina, P. Stevens, S. Fernandez, D. Jones, G. Lozanski, A. Panchal, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, K. Xu, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study evaluates neutralizing antibody escape by Omicron subvariants XBB.1.5, CH.1.1, and CA.3.1, showing near-complete escape from mRNA vaccines but partial rescue with bivalent boosters.

bioRxiv · Jan 16, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology

Distinct Neutralizing Antibody Escape of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants BQ.1, BQ.1.1, BA.4.6, BF.7 and BA.2.75.2

P. Qu, J. P. Evans, J. Faraone, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, M. Anghelina, P. Stevens, S. Fernandez, D. Jones, G. Lozanski, A. Panchal, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, K. Xu, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study evaluates neutralization resistance and immune evasion mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants against various sera, identifying key mutations driving resistance.

bioRxiv · Oct 19, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Determinants and Mechanisms of the Low Fusogenicity and Endosomal Entry of Omicron Subvariants

P. Qu, J. P. Evans, C. Kurhade, C. Zeng, Y.-M. Zheng, K. Xu, P.-Y. Shi, X. Xie, S.-L. Liu

This study identifies mutations in the Omicron subvariant spike protein that reduce fusogenicity and increase endosomal entry, revealing mechanisms behind their immune evasion and pathogenesis.

bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Evasion of Neutralizing Antibody Response by the SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75 Variant

P. Qu, J. P. Evans, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, K. Xu, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study investigates how the BA.2.75 SARS-CoV-2 variant evades neutralizing antibodies through specific mutations and shows enhanced cell-cell fusion.

bioRxiv · Aug 14, 2022Microbiology

Plasmodesmata-located proteins regulate plasmodesmal function at specific cell interfaces in Arabidopsis

Z. Li, S.-L. Liu, C. Montes-Serey, J. W. Walley, K. Aung

This study identifies PDLP5 and PDLP6 as proteins regulating plasmodesmal function at specific cell interfaces in Arabidopsis by interacting with SUS6 and CalS7 to control callose deposition.

bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology

Durability of the Neutralizing Antibody Response to mRNA Booster Vaccination Against SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.12.1 and BA.4/5 Variants

P. QU, J. N. Faraone, J. P. Evans, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, G. Lozanski, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study examines the durability of neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.12.1 and BA.4/5 variants after mRNA booster vaccination, finding significant waning but stable responses compared to two-dose immunity.

bioRxiv · Jul 21, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Differential Evasion of Delta and Omicron Immunity and Enhanced Fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1 Subvariants

P. Qu, J. P. Evans, J. N. Faraone, X. Zou, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, J. S. Bednash, G. Lozanski, R. K. Mallampalli, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, P. J. Mohler, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study compares the neutralization resistance, infectivity, and fusogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.4/5 and BA.2.12.1 subvariants to other variants and finds increased resistance and fusogenicity linked to L452 mutations.

bioRxiv · May 16, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology

Prime-pull immunization of mice with a BcfA-adjuvanted vaccine elicits mucosal immunity and prevents SARS CoV-2 infection and pathology

M. M. Shamseldin, A. Zani, A. Kenney, J. Evans, C. Zeng, K. A. Read, K. Caution, J. M. Hall, J. M. Brown, G. Gunsch, K. N. Corps, S. Chaitwatponsakom, M. KC, M. Lu, R. Deora, , P. Dubey

bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2022 · PreprintImmunology

Neutralization and Stability of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant

Z. Cong, J. P. Evans, P. Qu, J. Faraone, Y.-M. Zheng, C. Carlin, J. S. Bednash, T. Zhou, G. Lozanski, R. Mallampalli, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, P. Mohler, K. Xu, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study investigates the immune evasion and transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, showing significant immune evasion but restored neutralization with booster doses and increased transmissibility due to a more stable spike protein structure.

bioRxiv · Dec 16, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

Loss of Neutralizing Antibody Response to mRNA Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Differing Kinetics and Strong Boosting by Breakthrough Infection

J. P. Evans, C. Zeng, C. Carlin, G. Lozanski, L. J. Saif, E. M. Oltz, R. J. Gumina, S.-L. Liu

This study examines the decline of neutralizing antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants after mRNA vaccination and shows that breakthrough infection boosts antibody levels.

bioRxiv · Dec 6, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

A multifaceted ecological assessment reveals the invasion of the freshwater red macroalga Montagnia macrospora (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) in Taiwan

S. Fontana, L.-W. Yeh, S. H. Zhan, S.-L. Liu

This study assesses the invasion of Montagnia macrospora in Taiwan, finding it widespread and capable of asexual reproduction and ecological generalism.

bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2021Ecology

Lung-selective Cas13d-based nanotherapy inhibits lethal SARS-CoV-2 infection by targeting host protease Ctsl

Z. Cui, C. Zeng, F. Huang, F. Yuan, J. Yan, Y. Zhao, J. Huang, H. F. Staats, J. I. Everitt, G. D. Sempowski, H. Wang, Y. Dong, S.-L. Liu, Q. Wang

This paper develops a lung-selective Cas13d-based nanotherapy targeting Ctsl to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection, showing improved survival and reduced viral burden in mice.

bioRxiv · Oct 3, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

SARS-CoV-2 Spreads through Cell-to-Cell Transmission

C. Zeng, J. P. Evans, T. King, Y.-M. Zheng, E. M. Oltz, S. P. J. Whelan, L. Saif, M. E. Peeples, S.-L. Liu

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 spreads through cell-to-cell contact via spike glycoprotein, which is more efficient than SARS-CoV and resistant to neutralizing antibodies.

bioRxiv · Jun 1, 2021Microbiology

Plasmodesmata-dependent intercellular movement of bacterial effectors

Z. Li, H. Variz, Y. Chen, S.-L. Liu, K. Aung

This study shows bacterial effectors can move between plant cells via plasmodesmata, with movement dependent on molecular weight and regulated by PD proteins and flg22 peptide.

Frontiers in Plant Science · Mar 22, 2021Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Hidden introductions of freshwater red algae via the aquarium trade exposed by DNA barcodes

S. H. Zhan, T.-Y. Hsieh, L.-W. Yeh, T.-C. Kuo, S. Suda, S.-L. Liu

The paper uses DNA barcoding to identify introduced freshwater red algae in the aquarium trade, finding cryptic species and potential global dispersal via this pathway.

bioRxiv · Jun 30, 2020Ecology

Short chain fatty acid butyrate promotes virus infection by repressing interferon stimulated genes

M. Chemudupati, A. Smith, R. Fillinger, A. Kenney, L. Zhang, A. Zani, S.-L. Liu, M. Z. Anderson, A. Sharma, J. Yount

This study shows butyrate promotes virus infection by repressing interferon stimulated genes without disrupting IFN signaling.

bioRxiv · Feb 4, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology

IFITMs Inhibit Cell Fusion Mediated by Trophoblast Syncytins

A. Zani, L. Zhang, A. Kenney, T. M. McMichael, J. J. Kwiek, S.-L. Liu, J. S. Yount

This study shows that IFITMs inhibit trophoblast cell fusion and enhance antiviral resistance in BeWo cells.

bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2019 · PreprintImmunology

Filamentous calcareous alga provides a substrate for coral competitive macroalgae in the degraded lagoon of Dongsha Atoll, Taiwan

C. Nieder, C. A. Chen, S.-L. Liu

The paper assesses the ecological role of Galaxaura divaricata in degraded coral reefs, showing it persists over time and supports harmful macroalgae.

bioRxiv · Dec 24, 2018Ecology