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Dequan Lou

University of Pittsburgh

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Organism:mouse· 3 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Approach:deep learning· 1 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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Kong CheniD· 3 shared Caden Ngeow· 2 shared Keven Mara RobinsoniD· 2 shared Nima NaghshtabriziiD· 2 shared Radha GopaliD· 2 shared Rupa SinghiD· 2 shared Shuxia Wang· 2 shared Yonne Karoline Tenório de MenezesiD· 2 shared

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A Novel Role for FSTL-1 in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Homeostasis and Post-injury Regeneration

Craig Alan Byersdorfer, Matthew Henkel, Norie Sugitani, Dequan Lou, Kong Chen, Brian T. Campfield

This study identifies FSTL-1 as a regulator of HSC homeostasis and recovery from bone marrow injury, showing its role in metabolic pathways and cell proliferation.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology

Broad remodeling of the pulmonary immune landscape occurs during IAPA with specific functional deficits of neutrophil subsets

Nima Naghshtabrizi, Dequan Lou, Yonne Karoline Tenório de Menezes, Rupa Singh, Shuxia Wang, Caden Ngeow, Feng Li, Radha Gopal, Kong Chen, Keven Mara Robinson

This study identifies broad immune remodeling and neutrophil subset dysfunction in IAPA using single-cell transcriptomics and functional assays.

bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2026 · PreprintImmunology

IL-27 Signaling Protects Against Influenza-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis Through Inhibition of Type 2 Immunity and Enhanced Antifungal Immunity

Nima Naghshtabrizi, Yonne Karoline Tenório de Menezes, Shuxia Wang, Rupa Singh, Dequan Lou, Kong Chen, Radha Gopal, Caden Ngeow, Keven Mara Robinson

This study shows IL-27 signaling protects against influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis by reducing type 2 immunity and enhancing antifungal responses in mice.

bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2026 · PreprintImmunology