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N. Wang
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2017-2026 · peak 28/yrCo-Author Collaboration Network
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- Plant BiologybioRxiv
Citrus Huanglongbing is an immune-mediated disease that can be treated by mitigating reactive oxygen species triggered cell death of the phloem tissues caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus
N. Wang, W. Ma, Z. Pang…·D. Lee
This study shows citrus Huanglongbing is an immune-mediated disease caused by CLas, where ROS-induced cell death in phloem tissues can be mitigated by antioxidants and gibberellin, reducing disease symptoms.
DOI 10.1038/s41467-022-28189-9 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Broad neutralizing nanobody against SARS-CoV-2 engineered from pre-designed synthetic library
Q. Liu, C. Cai, Y. Huang…·Y. Xiong
The paper reports the discovery of a neutralizing nanobody, VHH60, effective against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, with high potency and protective efficacy in mice.
- Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Natural interploidy hybridization among the key taxa involved in the origin of horticultural chrysanthemums
S. Qi, A. D. Twyford, J. Ding…·N. Wang
The paper identifies natural interploidy hybridization among wild chrysanthemum species involved in the origin of cultivated chrysanthemums, revealing patterns influenced by reproductive isolation and human activity.
DOI 10.1111/jse.12810 - Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
The cryo-EM structure of the chloroplast ClpP complex reveals an interaction with the co-chaperonin complex that inhibits ClpP proteolytic activity
N. Wang, Y. Wang, Q. Zhao…·C. Liu
The paper determines the cryo-EM structure of the chloroplast ClpP complex and shows how the co-chaperonin inhibits its proteolytic activity.
DOI 10.1101/2021.07.26.453741 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Categorical edge-based analyses of phylogenomic data reveal conflicting signals for difficult relationships in the avian tree
N. Wang, E. L. Braun, B. Liang…·S. A. Smith
This study uses edge-based analysis to examine phylogenomic conflicts in avian evolution, revealing gene-specific biases and data type effects that impact resolution of contentious nodes.
DOI 10.1016/j.ympev.2022.107550 - ImmunologybioRxiv
Vaccination-induced rapid protection against bacterial pneumonia via training alveolar macrophage in mice
G. Hao, X. Zeng, L. Peng…·Y. Shi
This study shows a single intranasal vaccination with inactivated Acinetobacter baumannii rapidly protects mice against pneumonia by training alveolar macrophages, with effects observed against other Gram-negative bacteria but not Gram-positive ones.
DOI 10.7554/elife.69951 - Cancer BiologybioRxiv
Exosome component 1 cleaves single-stranded DNA and sensitizes kidney renal clear cell carcinoma cells to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor
Q. Yang, Q. Xiao, Q. Liu…·C. Song
This study identifies EXOSC1 as an endogenous source of mutation in KIRC that promotes DNA damage and sensitizes cells to PARP inhibitors.
DOI 10.7554/elife.69454 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Structural basis for HCMV Pentamer recognition by antibodies and neuropilin 2
D. Wrapp, X. Ye, Z. Ku…·J. S. McLellan
This study determines the cryo-EM structure of HCMV Pentamer bound to neuropilin 2 and neutralizing antibodies, revealing molecular interactions and epitopes involved in viral tropism and neutralization.
- Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxiv
From atoms to cells: bridging the gap between potency, efficacy, and safety of small molecules directed at a membrane protein
R. Aguayo-Ortiz, J. Creech, E. N. Jimenez-Vazquez…·L. M. Espinoza-Fonseca
This study combines computational and experimental methods to evaluate drug potency, efficacy, and safety for targeting membrane proteins, using SERCA2a as a model.
- Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
DNA Methylation Networks Underlying Mammalian Traits
A. Haghani, A. T. Lu, C. Z. Li…·S. Horvath
This study analyzes DNA methylation across 11,117 samples from 176 species to identify modules related to traits like age, lifespan, and phylogeny, revealing epigenetic patterns across evolution and aging.
DOI 10.1126/science.abq5693 - ImmunologybioRxiv
Prevalent, protective, and convergent IgG recognition of SARS-CoV-2 non-RBD spike epitopes in COVID-19 convalescent plasma
W. N. Voss, Y. J. Hou, N. V. Johnson…·G. C. Ippolito
The paper identifies prevalent, protective, and convergent IgG antibodies targeting non-RBD epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in convalescent plasma.
DOI 10.1126/science.abg5268 - ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
Cross-reactive coronavirus antibodies with diverse epitope specificities and extra-neutralization functions
A. R. Shiakolas, K. J. Kramer, D. Wrapp…·I. S. Georgiev
The paper identifies cross-reactive antibodies against multiple coronaviruses, showing they target diverse epitopes and mediate effector functions.
DOI 10.1101/2020.12.20.414748 - BiophysicsbioRxivPreprint
Double Lock of a Potent Human Monoclonal Antibody against SARS-CoV-2
X. Wang, C. Qin, Y. Wang…·J. Hu
This paper identifies and characterizes a potent human monoclonal antibody, HB27, that blocks SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding and membrane fusion, showing protective effects in mice and non-adverse effects in rhesus macaques.
DOI 10.1101/2020.11.24.393629 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
Chemoproteomics Maps Glycolytic Targetome in Cancer Cells
Y. Tian, N. Wan, M. Ding…·H. Hao
This study maps the glycolytic targetome in cancer cells using TRAP, revealing 913 targets and 2,487 interactions for 10 glycolytic metabolites and their functional roles in cancer biology.
DOI 10.1101/2020.11.18.387670 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
Molecular and morphological analyses clarify species delimitation and reveal a new Betula species in section Costatae
L. Wang, J. Ding, J. S. Borrell…·N. Wang
The paper uses molecular and morphological data to clarify species boundaries in Betula section Costatae, identifying a new species, Betula buggsii, within the group.
DOI 10.1101/2020.10.29.361519 - BioengineeringbioRxiv
Microtissue geometry and cell-generated forces drive patterning of liver progenitor cell differentiation in 3D
I. C. Berg, E. Mohagheghian, K. Habing…·G. H. Underhill
The paper investigates how microtissue geometry and cell-generated forces influence liver progenitor cell differentiation patterns in 3D by combining microfabrication, imaging, and mechanical modeling.
- Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
Multiple glacial refugia across northern and southern China and unexpected patterns of spatial genetic diversity in Betula albosinensis: a widespread temperate deciduous tree species
L. Liu, A. Gougherty, J. Ding…·N. Wang
The paper tests hypotheses about genetic diversity patterns in Betula albosinensis, finding support for the central-marginal hypothesis and the role of multiple glacial refugia.
DOI 10.1101/2020.10.15.341842 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
A proof of concept for neutralizing antibody-guided vaccine design against SARS-CoV-2
L. Zhang, L. Cao, X. Gao…·F.-C. Zhu
A cocktail of neutralizing antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 spike protein's NTD and RBD, when used as immunogens in rabbits, elicited strong protective immune responses.
DOI 10.1093/nsr/nwab053 - BiophysicsSciencePeer-reviewed
Structural basis for neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV by a potent therapeutic antibody
Z. Lv, Y.-Q. Deng, Q. Ye…·X. Wang
A potent neutralizing antibody protected against SARS-CoV-2 in an hACE2 mouse model by blocking viral receptor interaction.
DOI 10.1126/science.abc5881 - Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxivPreprint
Orthosteric-allosteric dual inhibitors of PfHT1 as selective anti-malarial agents
J. Huang, Y. Yuan, N. Zhao…·H. Yin
This paper develops dual orthosteric-allosteric inhibitors of PfHT1 that selectively target malaria parasites over human cells, showing potent activity against multidrug-resistant strains.
DOI 10.1101/2020.08.25.260232 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Resolving phylogeny and polyploid parentage using genus-wide genome-wide sequence data from birch trees
N. Wang, L. Kelly, H. A. McAllister…·R. Buggs
This study resolves the phylogeny and polyploid parentage of birch trees using genome-wide sequence data, revealing two subgenera and complex reticulate origins of polyploid taxa.
DOI 10.1016/j.ympev.2021.107126 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
Red-light is an environmental effector for mutualism between begomovirus and its vector whitefly
P. Zhao, X. Zhang, Y. Gong…·J. Ye
The paper shows red-light promotes mutualism between begomovirus and whitefly by stabilizing βC1, which inhibits plant defenses through interference with PIFs and MYC2 transcriptional activity.
DOI 10.1371/journal.ppat.1008770 - BiochemistrybioRxiv
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as ACE2 blockers to inhibit viropexis of 2019-nCoV Spike pseudotyped virus
N. Wang, S. Han, R. Liu…·L. He
This study investigates whether chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine inhibit 2019-nCoV infection by blocking ACE2 binding, showing both drugs suppress virus entry into ACE2-expressing cells.
DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153333 - MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Herbivore-induced activation of viral phosphatase disarms plant antiviral immunities for pathogen transmission
P. Zhao, N. Wang, X. Yao…·J. YE
This paper shows how Begomovirus uses a phosphatase to suppress plant immunity, enhancing virus transmission by herbivore vectors.
DOI 10.1101/2020.06.17.158212 - BiochemistrybioRxivPreprint
Energy deficit-independent stress response in the Frataxin-depleted heart: evidence that Integrated Stress Response can predominate over mTORC1 activation
C. Vasquez, M. Patel, A. Sivaramakrishnan…·E. L. Seifert
This study shows that in FXN-depleted hearts, the integrated stress response (ISR) predominates over mTORC1 activation, despite reduced energy production, suggesting a protective mechanism.
DOI 10.1101/2020.06.12.148361 - Cancer BiologybioRxiv
Loss of hepatic aldolase B activates Akt and promotes hepatocellular carcinogenesis by destabilizing Aldob/Akt/PP2A protein complex
This study shows that loss of Aldob activates Akt, promoting hepatocellular carcinoma by destabilizing the Aldob/Akt/PP2A complex, and identifies SMAP as a potential therapeutic agent.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pbio.3000803 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Bidirectional introgression between Betula tianshanica and Betula microphylla and its implications for conservation
J. Ding, D. Hua, J. S. Borrell…·N. Wang
The paper uses molecular markers and ecological niche models to study introgression between Betula tianshanica and Betula microphylla, finding bidirectional gene flow with implications for conservation.
DOI 10.1002/ppp3.10182 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
Structure-based Design of Prefusion-stabilized SARS-CoV-2 Spikes
C.-L. Hsieh, J. A. Goldsmith, J. M. Schaub…·J. S. McLellan
This study designs and characterizes prefusion-stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike variants to improve protein yield and stability for vaccine and diagnostic development.
DOI 10.1126/science.abd0826