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X. Zhang
Renmin University of ChinaPrimary ORCID profile (0009-0003-1722-6102 · 275 papers)Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints
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2017-2026 · peak 88/yrCo-Author Collaboration Network
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- ImmunologybioRxiv
HIV-1 Envelope and MPER antibody structures in lipid assemblies
K. Rantalainen, Z. T. Berndsen, A. Antanasijevic…·A. Ward
This study presents methods to incorporate full-length HIV-1 Env into lipid assemblies for structural analysis, revealing the quaternary epitope of an MPER antibody and Env tilting during neutralization.
DOI 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.107583 - BiophysicsbioRxiv
Increasing vitrification temperature improves the cryo-electron microscopy reconstruction
H. Shi, C. Wu, D. Zhu, X. Zhang
This paper shows that increasing cryo-EM sample freezing temperature reduces beam-induced motion and improves reconstruction resolution by including more undamaged initial frames.
DOI 10.1017/qrd.2021.8 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
A mechanism coordinating root elongation, endodermal differentiation, redox homeostasis and response
J. Fu, J.-M. Liu, X. Gao…·H. Cui
This study identifies SCR's role in promoting root growth by enhancing cell elongation and maintaining redox homeostasis through suppression of oxidative stress response.
DOI 10.1111/tpj.15361 - BioengineeringbioRxiv
Motorized shoes induce robust sensorimotor adaptation in walking
Y. Aucie, X. Zhang, R. Sargent, G. Torres-Oviedo
This study shows that motorized shoes can induce locomotor adaptation similar to split-belt treadmill training, suggesting portable devices can study sensorimotor adaptation outside the lab.
- ImmunologybioRxiv
Single-cell transcriptome profiling reveals neutrophil heterogeneity and orchestrated maturation during homeostasis and bacterial infection
X. Xie, Q. Shi, P. Wu…·H. R. Luo
This paper uses single-cell RNA sequencing to characterize neutrophil heterogeneity and maturation during homeostasis and bacterial infection, revealing distinct subsets and their functional transitions.
- BiochemistrybioRxivPreprint
eIF5a reduction via decreased Klf5 leads to cell senescence by mitochondrial fission in VSMCs
D. Ma, B. Zheng, H.-l. Liu…·J.-k. Wen
This study shows that Klf5 downregulation in VSMCs leads to mitochondrial fission and senescence by reducing eIF5a, which preserves mitochondrial integrity.
DOI 10.1101/787812 - Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxiv
P16 methylation increases the sensitivity of cancer cells to the CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib
D. Deng, P. Li, X. Zhang…·J. Zhou
This study shows that P16 methylation increases cancer cell sensitivity to palbociclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor, through experimental and pharmacogenomic analyses.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0223084 - Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxivPreprint
Visualizing in vitro-in vivo correlation of miktoarm copolymer nanomicelles in cancer cellular uptake and trafficking
Z. Cui, X. Zhang, X. Zhang…·Q. Zhang
This study shows that the in vitro and in vivo cellular uptake and trafficking of miktoarm copolymer nanomicelles (MCNs) correlate, with FRET efficiency changes reflecting transport mechanisms and probe uptake behavior.
DOI 10.1101/755595 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
A lipid code-dependent phosphoswitch directs PIN-mediated auxin efflux in Arabidopsis development
S. Tan, X. Zhang, W. Kong…·H.-W. Xue
The paper identifies a lipid-dependent phosphorylation cascade involving PDK1 and D6PK that regulates PIN-mediated auxin efflux in Arabidopsis development.
DOI 10.1038/s41477-020-0648-9 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
Dynamic response of RNA editing to temperature in Grape by RNA deep-sequencing
This study investigates how temperature affects RNA editing in grape organelles, finding that editing levels decrease with rising temperature and that PPR gene expression declines, potentially contributing to stress adaptation.
DOI 10.1007/s10142-019-00727-7 - Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
Ovule development in Cycads: observation on anatomy and nucellus morphology in Zamia and Cycas
The paper examines ovule development in Cycas and Zamia, identifying a previously unrecorded nucellar beak in Zamia that may function as a pollen receptor.
DOI 10.1101/735837 - Cell BiologybioRxiv
Crif1 Promotes Osteoporosis in Mice after Radiation
L. Xiang, L. Chen, Y. Xiang…·Z. Li
This study shows that Crif1 promotes radiation-induced osteoporosis in mice by increasing RANKL expression and that targeting Crif1 could be a therapeutic strategy.
DOI 10.4252/wjsc.v12.i3.222 - Cell BiologybioRxiv
Single-cell RNA-seq highlights heterogeneity in human primary Wharton’s Jelly mesenchymal stem/stromal cells cultured in vitro
C. Sun, L. Wang, H. Wang…·X. Zhang
The paper uses single-cell RNA-seq to analyze human Wharton’s Jelly-derived MSCs, identifying heterogeneity in gene expression and potential marker genes for potency.
- BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated integration of large transgene into pig potential safe harbor
G. Li, X. Zhang, H. Wang…·L. D. Wu
This study develops an efficient CRISPR/Cas9 method for integrating a large transgene cassette into the CEP112 locus in pigs, achieving successful expression of microbial enzymes in salivary glands.
DOI 10.1101/722348 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
Plant defense resistance in natural enemies of a specialist insect herbivore
X. Zhang, C. van Doan, C. C. M. Arce…·M. Erb
The paper investigates how entomopathogenic nematodes develop resistance to benzoxazinoid metabolites sequestered by a maize herbivore, showing increased infectivity towards the herbivore.
DOI 10.1073/pnas.1912599116 - Cancer BiologybioRxiv
Targeting USP9x/SOX2 axis contributes to the anti-osteosarcoma effect of neogambogic acid
X. Chen, X. Zhang, H. Cai…·Y. Wu
This study shows that neogambogic acid inhibits osteosarcoma by targeting the USP9x/SOX2 axis through ubiquitin proteasome-mediated degradation of SOX2.
DOI 10.1016/j.canlet.2019.10.015 - MicrobiologybioRxiv
Machine learning aided analyses of thousands of draft genomes reveal plant- and environment-specific features of activated sludge process
L. Ye, R. Mei, W.-T. Liu…·X. Zhang
The paper analyzes 2045 MAGs from activated sludge to identify plant- and environment-specific features using machine learning, achieving 96.6% accuracy in distinguishing AS MAGs from others.
DOI 10.1186/s40168-020-0794-3 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
Lung tumour cell-derived exosomes promote the expansion of MDSC through miR-21a/PDCD4/IL-6/STAT3 pathway
X. Zhang, F. Li, J. Zhang…·J. Shan
This study shows lung cancer exosomes promote MDSC expansion via miR-21a/PDCD4/IL-6/STAT3 pathway, enhancing tumor growth.
DOI 10.1101/708826 - Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxiv
An updated analysis of opioids increasing the risk of fractures
Z. Teng, Q. Yue, Y. Ma…·X. Zhang
This study conducts a meta-analysis showing opioids increase fracture risk by 78% in patients with chronic noncancer pain.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0220216 - BiophysicsbioRxiv
Structure of nucleotide-bound Tel1ATM reveals the molecular basis of inhibition and structural rationale for disease mutations
L. A. Yates, R. M. Williams, S. Hailemariam…·X. Zhang
The paper presents the structure of nucleotide-bound Tel1ATM, revealing molecular mechanisms of inhibition and explaining disease-related mutations.
DOI 10.1016/j.str.2019.10.012 - ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
The common neoantigens in colorectal cancer are predicted and validated to be presented or immunogenic
Z. Liang, L. Qin, L. Chen…·B. Li
The paper predicts and validates common neoantigens in colorectal cancer that are both presented and immunogenic, identifying potential universal targets for immunotherapy.
DOI 10.1101/682617 - Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
Plant mixed lineage kinase domain-like proteins limit biotrophic pathogen growth
L. Mahdi, M. Huang, X. Zhang…·T. Maekawa
The paper identifies a plant MLKL protein family structurally similar to vertebrate MLKL, which provides immunity against pathogens without inducing cell death.
DOI 10.1101/681015 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
Glucosinolate and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis are linked by proteasome-dependent degradation of PAL
J. Kim, X. Zhang, P. Pascuzzi…·C. Chapple
The paper identifies proteasome-dependent degradation of PAL as a mechanism linking glucosinolate and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis through regulation of KFB genes.
DOI 10.1111/nph.16108 - Cell BiologybioRxivPreprint
Activation or inhibition of PPARα-mediated fatty acid β-oxidation does not active cardiomyocyte proliferation in normal or infarcted adult mice
R. Roy, T. Leigh, E. Gao…·Y. Tian
This study shows that activating or inhibiting PPAR-mediated fatty acid β-oxidation does not promote cardiomyocyte proliferation in adult mice, either under normal conditions or after myocardial infarction.
DOI 10.1101/667964 - BiochemistrybioRxiv
Convergent Hybrid Phase Ligation Strategy for Efficient Total Synthesis of Large Proteins Demonstrated for 212-residue Linker Histone H1.2
Z. Z. Hong, R. R. Yu, X. Zhang…·J. J. Ottesen
The paper develops a convergent hybrid phase ligation strategy for synthesizing large proteins, demonstrating its effectiveness with the 212-residue histone H1.2.
DOI 10.1002/pep2.24323 - Plant BiologybioRxiv
Glycogen metabolism jump-starts photosynthesis through the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (OPPP) in cyanobacteria
S. Shinde, S. Singapuri, X. Zhang…·X. Wang
This study shows glycogen metabolism via the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (OPPP) initiates photosynthesis in cyanobacteria by modulating NADPH levels during dark-light transitions.
DOI 10.1104/pp.19.01184 - Cancer BiologybioRxivPreprint
PI3K/AKT inhibition in tumor propagating cells of DLBCL reverses R-CHOP resistance by destabilizing SOX2
DOI 10.1101/657445 - BiophysicsbioRxivPreprint
Coloring Single Nanoparticle Trajectory in Live Cell with its Own History: a Presuppositionless Approach
H. Zhao, Z. Huang, F. Ge…·Y. He
The paper introduces a presuppositionless method to analyze single nanoparticle trajectories by leveraging their historical data, revealing spatiotemporal patterns without predefined models.
DOI 10.1101/580480 - BioengineeringbioRxivPreprint
A Novel L-Serine Exporter and Its Positive Regulator in Corynebacterium glutamicum
X. Zhang, Y. Gao, Z. Chen…·Z. Xu
This study identifies a novel O_SCPCAPLC_SCPCAP-serine exporter, SerE, and its positive regulator NCgl0581 in C. glutamicum, showing their roles in amino acid export and transcriptional regulation.
DOI 10.1101/639088