X. Qiang

Regulated Cleavage and Relocation of FERONIA Control Immunity in Arabidopsis Roots

Bacteria induce FER cleavage via At2-MMP to trigger localized immunity in Arabidopsis root transition/elongation zones.

Correlation of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Levels and Exosome Associated Neutrophil Elastase Endothelial Injury in Subjects with SARS-CoV2 Infection

The paper investigates the correlation between exosome-associated neutrophil elastase (NE) and alpha-1 antitrypsin levels in SARS-CoV-2 patients, finding that exosome-associated NE is resistant to alpha-1 antitrypsin inhibition and correlates with endothelial injury.

Cigarette smoke exposed airway epithelial cell-derived EVs promote pro-inflammatory macrophage activation in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

This study shows that cigarette smoke-exposed airway epithelial cell-derived EVs enhance pro-inflammatory activation of AATD macrophages, increasing cytokine production and neutrophil chemoattractant release.

Monoclonal Antibodies Capable of Binding SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Receptor Binding Motif Specifically Prevent GM-CSF Induction.

This study identifies two monoclonal antibodies that bind SARS-CoV-2 spike protein RBM and inhibit GM-CSF induction in immune cells.

The fungal root endophyte Serendipita indica modifies extracellular nucleotides to subvert plant immunity

This study shows that the fungal endophyte Serendipita indica modifies extracellular nucleotides to suppress plant immunity during colonization.