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H. Liu
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Biology Disciplines
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2017-2026 · peak 85/yrCo-Author Collaboration Network
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- Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Transcription factor FOXM1 specifies the loading of chromatin DNA to extracellular vesicles
Y. Zhang, N. Ding, Y. Li…·Y. Tan
This study identifies FOXM1 as a transcription factor that specifies and loads chromatin DNA fragments into extracellular vesicles via an LC3-dependent autophagosome-MVB pathway.
DOI 10.1101/2022.01.27.477315 - Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
A local translation program regulates centriole amplification in the airway epithelium
H. Liu, H. Li, Z. Jiang…·J. Lu
This study identifies Tnrc6a as a regulator of centriole amplification and multicilia formation through local translation of miRNA targets in airway epithelial cells.
DOI 10.1101/2022.01.18.476821 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
Novel MBLs inhibitors screened from FDA-approved drug library restore the susceptibility of carbapenems to NDM-1-harbouring bacteria
Y. Guo, H. Liu, M. Yang…·J. Qiu
The paper screens FDA-approved drugs to find inhibitors of NDM-1, restoring carbapenem efficacy against resistant bacteria.
DOI 10.1111/bph.16210 - Cell BiologybioRxiv
Prom1 and Notch regulate ciliary length and dynamics in multiciliated cells of the airway epithelium
C. F. Hurtado Serra, H. Liu, J. Qian…·W. V. Cardoso
This study identifies Prom1 and Notch as regulators of ciliary length and dynamics in multiciliated airway epithelial cells, contributing to mucociliary clearance and lung defense.
DOI 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104751 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
GR13-type plasmids in Acinetobacter potentiate the accumulation and horizontal transfer of diverse accessory genes
R. A. Moran, H. Liu, E. L. Doughty…·Y. Yu
This study characterizes GR13 plasmids in Acinetobacter, showing their capacity to accumulate and horizontally transfer diverse accessory genes through dif modules and insertion sequences.
DOI 10.1099/mgen.0.000840 - BiophysicsbioRxivPreprint
Dissecting conformational rearrangements and allosteric modulation in metabotropic glutamate receptor activation
N. Lecat-Guillet, R. B. Quast, H. Liu…·E. Margeat
The paper uses FRET sensors to study conformational changes in mGlu2 receptors, showing ligands modulate activation through multiple states.
DOI 10.1101/2022.01.07.474531 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Sulfane sulfur post-translationally modifies the global regulator AdpA to influence actinorhodin production and morphological differentiation of Streptomyces coelicolor
The paper identifies sulfane sulfur-mediated post-translational modification of AdpA in Streptomyces coelicolor, enhancing actinorhodin production and morphological differentiation.
DOI 10.1101/2022.01.06.475307 - Cancer BiologyTheranosticsPeer-reviewed
A T-cell independent universal cellular therapy strategy through antigen depletion
D. Li, W. Wang, S. Xie…·H. Liu
This paper demonstrates that non-T-cell based antigen depletion can induce apoptosis in CD19-expressing cancer cells, proposing a universal cellular therapy strategy using artificial antigen-recognizing cells.
DOI 10.7150/thno.66832 - MicrobiologyiSciencePeer-reviewed
Establishment and Resilience of Transplanted Gut Microbiota in Aged Mice
Y. Wang, J. Tang, Q. Lv…·L. Dai
This study investigates how age-matching between fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) donors and aged recipients affects microbiota establishment and resilience, finding that mismatched age may reduce resilience against inflammation.
DOI 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103654 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
Construction and characterization of a genome-scale ordered mutant collection of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
H. A. Arjes, J. Sun, H. Liu…·A. L. Shiver
The paper constructs an ordered mutant collection of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron using transposon-insertion and barcode sequencing, identifies factors limiting coverage, and demonstrates phenotypic screening for growth defects and cell shape changes.
DOI 10.1186/s12915-022-01481-2 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Super-immunity by broadly protective nanobodies to sarbecoviruses
Y. Xiang, W. Huang, H. Liu…·Y. Shi
The paper isolates and characterizes ultrahigh-affinity nanobodies from a camelid immunized with SARS-CoV-2 RBD, showing broad sarbecovirus neutralization and structural insights.
DOI 10.1101/2021.12.26.474192 - Plant BiologyPlant PhysiologyPeer-reviewed
Interfered Chromosome Pairing Promotes Meiosis Instability of Autotetraploid Arabidopsis by High Temperatures
H. Fu, J. Zhao, Z. Ren…·B. Liu
This study shows that increased temperatures disrupt meiotic stability in autotetraploid Arabidopsis by interfering with chromosome pairing and crossing-over.
DOI 10.1093/plphys/kiab563 - ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
A recurring YYDRxG pattern in broadly neutralizing antibodies to a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2, variants of concern, and related viruses
H. Liu, C. I. Kaku, G. Song…·I. A. Wilson
The paper identifies a YYDRxG motif in antibodies that broadly neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants and related viruses, suggesting a conserved epitope targeting strategy.
DOI 10.1101/2021.12.15.472864 - Cancer BiologyNature CommunicationsPeer-reviewed
Depletion of nuclear pore protein NUP210 suppresses metastasis through heterochromatin-mediated disruption of tumor cell mechanical response
R. Amin, A. Shukla, J. J. Zhu…·K. W. Hunter
This study identifies NUP210 as a metastasis susceptibility gene in ER+ breast cancer, showing its role in mechanosensation through heterochromatin-mediated disruption of mechanotransduction.
- Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
Chronic AMPK inactivation slows SHH medulloblastoma progression by inhibiting mTORC1 signaling and depleting tumor stem cell populations
T. Dismuke, D. S. Malawsky, H. Liu…·T. R. Gershon
This study shows that inactivating AMPK in medulloblastoma models slows tumor progression by reducing tumor stem cells and mTORC1 activity.
- MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
PncA from bacteria improves diet-induced NAFLD by enabling the transition from NAM to NA in mice
The paper shows that PncA from bacteria improves diet-induced NAFLD in mice by enhancing NAD+ synthesis and affecting lipid metabolism.
DOI 10.1101/2021.12.04.471202 - MicrobiologyMicrobiologyPeer-reviewed
The Genetic Basis of phage susceptibility, cross-resistance and host-range in Salmonella
B. A. Adler, A. E. Kazakov, C. Zhong…·A. P. Arkin
This study identifies 301 host factors in Salmonella involved in phage resistance, reveals cross-resistance mechanisms between RpoS and RpoN, and shows additional constraints define phage host range.
DOI 10.1099/mic.0.001126 - BiophysicsbioRxivPreprint
The SPICA Coarse-Grained Force Field for Proteins and Peptides
S. Kawamoto, H. Liu, S. Seo…·W. Shinoda
The paper develops and improves a coarse-grained force field for proteins and peptides, showing good performance in simulating membrane protein behavior and interactions.
DOI 10.1101/2021.12.01.470839 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
The role of indirect effects in coevolution as mutualism transitions into antagonism
F. Pedraza, H. Liu, K. A. Gawecka, J. Bascompte
This study shows that as mutualistic networks shift to antagonistic, indirect effects weaken, leading to less trait integration and faster adaptation in communities.
DOI 10.1101/2021.11.22.469544 - ImmunologybioRxiv
Zinc finger protein Zfp335 controls early T cell development and survival through beta-selection-dependent and -independent mechanisms
X. Wang, A. Jiao, Y. Su…·B. Zhang
This study identifies Zfp335 as a transcription factor regulating T cell development by controlling TCRβ expression and cell survival through β-selection-dependent and -independent mechanisms.
DOI 10.7554/elife.75508 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
HA and M2 sequences alter the replication of 2013-16 H1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine Infection in Human Nasal Epithelial Cell cultures
J. D. Resnick, L. M. Canaday, H. Liu…·A. Pekosz
The paper compares replication of H1 LAIVs with different HA and M2 sequences in human nasal epithelial cells, finding HA differences impact replication and immune response.
DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.05.088 - BiochemistrybioRxivPreprint
A Potential Novel COVID-19 Vaccine With RBD-HR1/HR2 Hexamer Structure
H. Liu, X. Gao, G. Wang…·W. Zhang
This paper introduces a novel COVID-19 vaccine based on a RBD-HR1/HR2 hexamer structure that induces high neutralizing antibody titers and alternative antibodies targeting the HR1 region in mice.
DOI 10.1101/2021.10.28.465226 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
Elevated transcriptional pausing of RNA polymerase II underlies acquired resistance to radiotherapy
H. Liu, C. Yu, N. Zhang…·K. Yuan
This study identifies increased RNA polymerase II pausing as a mechanism of acquired radiotherapy resistance in cancer cells and suggests CDK7 inhibitors as a potential therapeutic strategy.
DOI 10.1101/2021.10.11.462362 - Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
A Phytochrome B-PIF4-MYC2 Module Tunes Secondary Cell Wall Thickening in Response to Shaded Lighting
F. Luo, Q. Zhang, H. Xin…·L. Li
The paper identifies a PHYB-PIF4-MYC2 module that regulates secondary cell wall thickening in Arabidopsis under shaded light conditions.
DOI 10.1101/2021.10.11.463962 - BiochemistrybioRxivPreprint
Revealing the function of HMGB1 N-terminal acetylation by a protein semi-synthesis approach
This study uses a semi-synthesis approach to generate N-terminal acetylated HMGB1 proteins and shows that this modification affects its interaction with heparin and stability.
DOI 10.1101/2021.10.05.463167 - Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
A deep learning algorithm for potato tuber hollowheart classification
A. Abbasi, M. J. Feldman, J. Park…·H. Liu
The paper proposes a deep learning algorithm for detecting hollow heart in potato tubers using consumer-grade hardware, achieving improved classification performance compared to human scoring and X-ray methods.
DOI 10.1101/2021.09.29.462243 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Identification of Serum Bridging Molecules that Mediate Human Endothelial Cell Invasion by Candida species
Q. T. Phan, N. V. Solis, J. Lin…·S. G. Filler
This paper identifies serum proteins that mediate endothelial cell invasion by non-C. albicans Candida species through bridging molecule-mediated endocytosis.
DOI 10.1101/2021.09.18.460925 - BiochemistrybioRxivPreprint
Addressing Enzymatic-Independent Tumor-Promoting Function of NAMPT via PROTAC-Mediated Degradation
G. Fan, X. Yang, B. Jiang…·L. Chen
This study develops two PROTACs targeting NAMPT, showing they degrade the protein more effectively than FK866 in tumor cells, highlighting PROTACs as a better strategy for dual-function proteins.
DOI 10.1101/2021.09.13.460066 - ImmunologybioRxiv
Targeted isolation of panels of diverse human protective broadly neutralizing antibodies against SARS-like viruses
W.-t. He, R. Musharrafieh, G. Song…·R. Andrabi
This study isolates a panel of broadly neutralizing antibodies against SARS-like viruses from donors, showing effectiveness against multiple variants including Omicron.
DOI 10.1038/s41590-022-01222-1