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Xiru Liang

Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Feng Xu· 2 shared Haitao ShiiD· 2 shared Jian WuiD· 2 shared Jinhai WangiD· 2 shared Lu LiiD· 2 shared Na Liu· 2 shared Ning XieiD· 2 shared Qiuai Shu· 2 shared

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Matrix stiffness shapes immunometabolic states and response to PD-1 blockade in gastric cancer

Qiuai Shu, Jian Wu, Ziwei Wang, Yutong Cheng, Xiru Liang, Yingqi Li, Haiqiang Tao, Haitao Shi, Yuxin Peng, Bin Qin, Baicang Zou, Feng Xu, Jinhai Wang, Yongzhan Nie, Yongquan Shi, , Ning Xie

This study shows that matrix stiffness in gastric cancer affects immunometabolic states and response to PD-1 blockade, with softer matrices improving treatment efficacy.

bioRxiv · Oct 27, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology

Persistent Post-Inflammatory Matrix Stiffening Defines a Premalignant Mechanical Niche in Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Neoplasia

Ziwei Wang, Ning Xie, Beibei Xu, Jian Wu, Bo Cheng, Yutong Cheng, Haitao Shi, Qiuai Shu, Y Li, Xiru Liang, Ameng Shi, Yuxin Peng, Bin Qin, Mingxuan Song, Kairuo Wang, , Feng Xu

This study identifies persistent post-inflammatory matrix stiffening as a premalignant mechanical niche in UC-associated neoplasia, showing its role in epithelial remodeling and potential therapeutic targeting.

bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology