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W. Gong
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2019-2024 · peak 9/yrCo-Author Collaboration Network
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- Cancer BiologybioRxiv
Inhibition of O-GlcNAc transferase activates type I interferon-dependent antitumor immunity by bridging cGAS-STING pathway
J. Chen, B. Zhao, H. Dong…·H. Wen
This study shows that inhibiting OGT activates type I interferon-dependent antitumor immunity by enhancing the cGAS-STING pathway through genomic instability.
DOI 10.7554/elife.94849.3 - BiophysicsbioRxiv
Elf1 promotes Rad26 interaction with lesion-arrested Pol II for transcription-coupled repair
R. Sarsam, J. Xu, I. Lahiri…·A. E. Leschziner
The paper investigates how Rad26 interacts with lesion-arrested Pol II and identifies Elf1's role in enhancing this interaction for transcription-coupled repair.
DOI 10.1073/pnas.2314245121 - BiochemistrybioRxiv
Structure and evolution of Alanine/Serine Decarboxylases and the engineering of theanine production
H. Wang, B. Zhu, S. Qiao…·Z. Zhang
This study solves the structures of AlaDC and SerDC, identifies key residues for activity and specificity, and shows engineered variants improve theanine production.
DOI 10.7554/elife.91046 - Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Multi-color live-cell optical nanoscopy using phasor analysis
Z. Zhang, Y. Huang, W. Tao…·X. Liu
This paper introduces a method to enable multicolor live-cell STED imaging with at least 4 colors using phasor analysis to separate dyes of the same spectrum.
DOI 10.1101/2023.08.04.551988 - Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxivPreprint
NaV1.6 inhibition drives the efficacy of voltage-gated sodium channel inhibitors to prevent electrically induced seizures in both wild type and Scn8aN1768D/+ gain-of-function mice
J. Johnson, T. Focken, P. K. Tari…·J. R. Empfield
The paper shows that inhibiting NaV1.6 reduces seizures in both wild-type and Scn8aN1768D/+ mice, suggesting NaV1.6 is a key target for anti-seizure drugs.
DOI 10.1101/2023.08.03.551823 - Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
A Plant Flavonol Rescues a Pathogenic Mutation Associated with Kinesin in Neurons
Y. Chai, D. Li, W. Gong…·G. Ou
The paper identifies fisetin, a plant flavonol, as a potential therapeutic for KIF1A(R11Q)-associated neurological disorder by restoring ATPase activity and movement of the mutant protein.
DOI 10.1101/2023.07.19.548188 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
Calorie Restriction Outperforms Bariatric Surgery in a Murine Model of Obesity and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
M. F. Coleman, K. K. Camp, T. L. McFarlane…·S. D. Hursting
This study compares the effects of bariatric surgery and calorie restriction on obesity-driven triple-negative breast cancer in mice, finding calorie restriction more effective in reversing tumor growth.
DOI 10.1101/2023.05.19.541484 - EcologybioRxivPreprint
Quantitative analysis of food web dynamics in a low export ecosystem
H. M. McNair, M. G. Meyer, S. J. Lerch…·T. A. Rynearson
The paper quantifies food web dynamics in a low export ecosystem, finding microbial recycling dominates carbon flow with minimal export due to slow turnover and high detrital background.
DOI 10.1101/2023.03.17.532807 - Cell BiologybioRxiv
Angiopoietin-like 4 promotes the proliferation and migration of epidermal stem cells and contributes to the re-epithelialization of cutaneous wounds
This study shows ANGPTL4 promotes epidermal stem cell proliferation and migration, enhancing wound re-epithelialization in mice.
DOI 10.3724/abbs.2023055 - Cancer BiologybioRxiv
A cryptic transactivation domain of EZH2 binds AR and AR's splice variant promoting oncogene activation and tumorous transformation
L. Cai, G. Wang, J. Wang…·H. S. Earp
This study identifies a cryptic transactivation domain of EZH2 that binds AR and AR-V7, promoting oncogene activation and tumorous transformation, and shows that targeting this interaction with a PROTAC reduces tumor growth.
- EcologybioRxivPreprint
Synechococcus nitrogen gene loss in iron-limited ocean regions
G. C. Sharpe, M. G. Meyer, W. Gong…·S. M. Gifford
This study identifies two Synechococcus genomes from an iron-limited region that lack nitrate and nitrite assimilation genes, suggesting reliance on recycled nitrogen forms.
DOI 10.1101/2022.05.24.493279 - Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxivPreprint
Novel Murine models of Mania and Depression
This paper develops a novel murine model of mania through environmental stressors and validates it against depression models and controls.
DOI 10.1101/2022.03.16.484557 - Pharmacology & ToxicologyeLifePeer-reviewed
NBI-921352, a First-in-Class, Na V 1.6 Selective, Sodium Channel Inhibitor That Prevents Seizures in Scn8a Gain-of- Function Mice, and Wild-Type Mice and Rats
J. Johnson, T. Focken, K. Khakh…·W
This paper describes NBI-921352, a selective NaV1.6 inhibitor that prevents seizures in Scn8a gain-of-function mice and wild-type models, with better efficacy and tolerability than existing antiseizure drugs.
DOI 10.7554/elife.72468 - ZoologybioRxivPreprint
Total virome characterizations of game animals in China reveals a spectrum of emerging viral pathogens
W.-T. He, X. Hou, J. Zhao…·S. Su
The paper characterizes the virome of 1725 game animals in China, identifying 71 mammalian viruses, 45 novel, and highlighting potential zoonotic risks.
DOI 10.1101/2021.11.10.467646 - Cell BiologybioRxiv
Elongation factor ELOF1 drives transcription-coupled repair and prevents genome instability
M. Geijer, D. Zhou, K. Selvam…·J. Marteijn
This study identifies ELOF1 as a factor that promotes transcription-coupled repair and prevents genome instability by modulating transcription and recruiting repair factors.
DOI 10.1038/s41556-021-00692-z - BiochemistrybioRxiv
A conserved BAH module within mammalian BAHD1 connects H3K27me3 to Polycomb gene silencing
H. Fan, Y. Guo, Y.-H. Tsai…·G. G. Wang
This paper identifies a conserved BAH module in BAHD1 that reads H3K27me3 and mediates gene silencing by recruiting histone deacetylases, essential for development.
- BiophysicsbioRxiv
Aggregation and immobilisation of membrane proteins interplay with local lipid order in the plasma membrane of T cells
I. Urbancic, L. Schiffelers, E. Jenkins…·C. Eggeling
The paper investigates how membrane protein aggregation and immobilization affect lipid order in T cells, revealing lipid-mediated recruitment of signaling proteins like Lck.
DOI 10.1002/1873-3468.14153 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
YY1 cistrome analysis uncovers an essential requirement of the YY1:BRD4-PFKP regulatory axis for promoting tumorigenesis of castration-resistant prostate cancer
L. Cai, C. Xu, Y.-H. Tsai…·G. G. Wang
This study identifies a YY1:BRD4-PFKP regulatory axis critical for castration-resistant prostate cancer tumorigenesis through cistrome analysis and functional experiments.
- ImmunologybioRxiv
Requirement of the antimicrobial peptide CRAMP for macrophages to eliminate phagocytosed E. coli through an autophagy pathway
K. Chen, T. Yoshimura, W. Gong…·J.-m. Wang
This study shows CRAMP is required for macrophages to eliminate phagocytosed E. coli via autophagy, involving ATG5, LC3-II, and LAMP-1.
DOI 10.1242/jcs.252148 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
CRTC1-MAML2 Establishes a PGC1α-IGF1 Circuit that Confers Vulnerability to PPARγ Inhibition
A. M. Musicant, K. Parag-Sharma, W. Gong…·A. L. Amelio
This study identifies a CRTC1-MAML2-driven transcriptional circuit involving PGC-14 and IGF-1 that makes mucoepidermoid carcinoma cells vulnerable to PPARγ inhibition.
DOI 10.1101/2020.06.03.129668 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing serum antibodies in cats: a serological investigation
Q. Zhang, H. Zhang, K. Huang…·M. Jin
The paper investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection in cats by detecting serum antibodies, finding 14.7% of post-outbreak samples positive for RBD and 11 with neutralizing antibodies.
DOI 10.1101/2020.04.01.021196 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
Genome-wide quantitative trait loci mapping on Verticilliumw
H. o. Rashid, P. Li, T. Chen…·Y. Yuan
This study identifies 53 QTLs associated with Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton using CSSLs and detects 32 novel QTL hotspot regions, providing a foundation for genetic analysis and breeding programs.
DOI 10.1093/g3journal/jkab027