Z.-J. Liu

Directing Cells to Murine Atherosclerotic Aortic Lesions via Targeting Inflamed Circulatory Interface using Nanocarriers

This paper develops a nanocarrier system to direct mesenchymal stem cells to atherosclerotic lesions in mice by targeting inflamed endothelial cells.

Quantitative label free mass spectrometry reveals content and signaling differences between neonatal and adult platelets

This study compares the proteome and phosphoproteome of neonatal and adult platelets, identifying significant differences in protein content and phosphorylation that suggest developmental variations in immune function and activation potential.

Novel inhibition mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by ebselen and its derivatives

This study identifies a novel inhibition mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 main protease by ebselen and its derivatives through crystallography and mass spectrometry, revealing a unique covalent adduct formation and by-product generation.

A novel G protein-biased and subtype selective agonist for a G protein-coupled receptor discovered from screening herbal extracts

This study identifies a novel G protein-biased and subtype-selective agonist for the 5-HT2C receptor from herbal extracts, showing efficacy in weight loss similar to lorcaserin.

A Whole-Plant Monocot from the Early Cretaceous

The paper describes a new Early Cretaceous monocot fossil from the Yixian Formation, highlighting its morphological features and phylogenetic placement as an herbaceous monocot.