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Huanmeng Hao

Emory University

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Biochemistry· 2 Immunology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:human· 1 Assay:metagenomics· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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Ding XuiD· 3 shared Jian LiuiD· 3 shared Baohong ZhaoiD· 1 shared Courtney Ng· 1 shared Guowei SuiD· 1 shared Jialin Jiang· 1 shared Miaomiao LiiD· 1 shared Ting ZhengiD· 1 shared

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2026-2026 · peak 3/yr

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An RBP-J-heparan sulfate-dependent gatekeeper directs macrophage fate between inflammatory regulation and osteoclastogenesis

Ting Zheng, Huanmeng Hao, Jialin Jiang, Zhangjie Wang, Miaomiao Li, Courtney Ng, Jian Liu, Ding Xu, Baohong Zhao

This study identifies an RBP-J-HS-dependent network that regulates macrophage fate between inflammation and osteoclastogenesis in response to TNF.

bioRxiv · Sep 7, 2026 · PreprintImmunology

Heparan sulfate selectively inhibits the collagenase activity of matrix metalloproteinase 13

Huanmeng Hao, Guowei Su, Jian Liu, Ding Xu

This study shows heparan sulfate inhibits MMP13 collagenase activity but not non-collagen substrate degradation, revealing HS as a regulator of MMP13 through exosite binding.

bioRxiv · Aug 24, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry

Heparan sulfate promotes autoactivation of pro-Cathepsin K by destabilizing the propeptide-catalytic domain interaction

Huanmeng Hao, X. Zhang, Jian Liu, Ding Xu

This study shows heparan sulfate promotes pro-CtsK autoprocessing by disrupting an electrostatic interaction between the propeptide and catalytic domain.

Biochemical Journal · May 18, 2026Peer-reviewedBiochemistry