Xiaoxuan Zhang

Claustrum-ACC reciprocal circuits modulate stress responses across acute and chronic states

This paper identifies a claustrum-ACC circuit that modulates stress responses, showing distinct roles of Egr2 and Gad2 neurons in acute and chronic stress states.

Ca2+ Oscillation in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Control Myogenic Spontaneous Vasomotion and Counteract Post-ischemic No-reflow

This study identifies Ca2+ oscillations in vascular smooth muscle cells as critical for myogenic vasomotion and shows that restoring mitochondrial-ER contacts can improve reperfusion after ischemic stroke.

Netrin4 is a new target specific factor, ensuring adult sympathetic neuron survival via promoting protein synthesis

The paper identifies Netrin4 as a factor essential for adult sympathetic neuron survival, showing it promotes protein synthesis and prevents necroptosis in specific neurons.