Y. Zhu

Explainable Multimodal Prognostic Modeling Uncovers New Clinically Relevant Pathological Features in a Multi-Institutional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Cohort

This paper develops a multimodal prognostic model for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors using clinicopathologic data and histology images, finding that stromal features are as prognostic as tumor cells.

Data Imbalance in Drug Response Prediction - Multi-Objective Optimization Approach in Deep Learning Setting

This paper addresses data imbalance in drug response prediction by introducing a multi-objective optimization approach using a custom loss function to improve model performance.

Dynamic Regulation of Innate Lymphoid Cell Development During Ontogeny

This study investigates the developmental changes in innate lymphoid cell (ILC) subsets using scRNA-seq and differentiation assays, revealing distinct regulatory programs in fetal and adult stages.

Epigenetic reader ZMYND11 noncanonical function restricts HNRNPA1-mediated stress granule formation and oncogenic activity

This study identifies a noncanonical function of ZMYND11 as an arginine-methylated HNRNPA1 reader that suppresses stress granule formation and tumor progression.

A deep phenotyping study in mouse and iPSC models to understand the role of oligodendroglia in optic neuropathy in Wolfram syndrome

This study investigates the role of oligodendroglia in Wolfram syndrome using mouse models and iPSC-derived cells, finding preserved oligodendroglia function and suggesting alternative targets for treatment.

Senescent cells cluster CTCF on nuclear speckles to sustain their splicing program

This paper identifies senescence-induced CTCF clusters (SICCs) and shows they sustain the senescence splicing program by repurposing nuclear speckle components.

FLASH radiotherapy using high-energy X-rays: validation of the FLASH effect triggered by a compact single high-energy X-ray source device

This study validates the FLASH effect using a compact high-energy X-ray source in mice, showing protective effects on normal tissues but no significant tumor response differences between FLASH and conventional radiotherapy.

Single-cell proteomics of Arabidopsis leaf mesophyll identifies drought stress-related proteins

This study applies single-cell proteomics to Arabidopsis leaf mesophyll cells to identify drought stress-related proteins and changes in protein networks.

High-plex spatial RNA imaging in one round with conventional microscopes using color-intensity barcodes

This paper introduces PRISM, a method for high-plex spatial RNA imaging using color intensity barcodes, validated across multiple tissues and showing the role of CAFs in tumor microenvironments.

Intraperitoneal activation of myeloid cells clears ascites and reveals IL27-dependent regression of metastatic ovarian cancer

The paper shows that intraperitoneal administration of β-glucan and IFNγ clears ascites and induces IL27-dependent tumor regression in metastatic ovarian cancer models.

Genomic characterization of Escherichia coli harbor a polyketide synthase (pks) island associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) development

This study characterizes the genomic distribution and evolution of pks islands in E. coli strains associated with colorectal cancer, revealing phylogenetic patterns and horizontal gene transfer.

Filament structures unveil the dynamic organization of human acetyl-CoA carboxylase

The paper determines cryo-EM structures of human ACC1 in inactive and activated states, revealing structural dynamics and regulatory mechanisms.

CLCC1 Governs Bilayer Equilibration at the Endoplasmic Reticulum to Maintain Cellular and Systemic Lipid Homeostasis

This study identifies CLCC1 as a key regulator of phospholipid trans-bilayer equilibration at the ER, essential for lipid homeostasis and preventing metabolic diseases.

Probabilistic graph-based model uncovers previously unseen druggable vulnerabilities in major solid cancers

This paper introduces a graph-based model to identify druggable vulnerabilities in solid cancers, finding 43 novel targets by leveraging cooperativity in molecular networks.

Parallel Analyses by Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Reverse Phase Protein Array (RPPA) Reveal Complementary Proteomic Profiles in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Patient Tissues and Cell Cultures

The paper compares Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Reverse Phase Protein Array (RPPA) in TNBC samples to assess their performance and identify complementary proteomic profiles.

Sympathetic neuron-derived NPY protects from obesity by sustaining the mural progenitors of thermogenic adipocytes.

This study shows that sympathetic neuron-derived NPY sustains mural progenitors of thermogenic adipocytes, protecting against obesity by maintaining thermogenic capacity.

Unveiling the Molecular Mechanisms of the Type-IX Secretion System's Response Regulator: Structural and Functional Insights

This study characterizes PorX, a response regulator in the Type-IX secretion system, revealing its unique enzymatic activity and zinc-dependent dimerization, with implications for virulence factor secretion in bacterial pathogens.

Covalent DNA-Encoded Library Workflow Drives Discovery of SARS-CoV-2 Non-structural Proteins Inhibitors

This study uses covalent DNA-encoded libraries to discover inhibitors targeting SARS-CoV-2 proteases 3CLpro and PLpro, identifying novel compounds with potent activity and unique binding modes.

Improvement in Outcomes and Prevention of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome After Cardiac Arrest and Successful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by Systemic Administration of Bumetanide in Male Mice

This study shows that systemic bumetanide administration after cardiac arrest and CPR improves survival, reduces brain injury, and prevents multiple organ dysfunction in male mice, with LCN2/NGAL identified as a potential biomarker for early neuroprognostication.

Targeting protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 with a novel inhibitor for AML therapy

This study identifies PTPN2 as a therapeutic target in AML, discovers a selective inhibitor K73, and demonstrates its efficacy in reducing AML burden in vitro and in vivo.

Structural insights into human propionyl-CoA carboxylase (PCC) and 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase (MCC)

The paper reports high-resolution cryo-EM structures of human PCC and MCC, revealing substrate binding modes and biotin coordination mechanisms.

Structural basis of the bacterial flagellar motor rotational switching

This study presents cryo-EM structures of the bacterial flagellar motor C ring in two rotational states, revealing the structural basis of directional switching.

APOBEC3 mutagenesis drives therapy resistance in breast cancer

This study identifies APOBEC3 mutagenesis as a common driver of therapy resistance in breast cancer, associated with poorer clinical outcomes.

Therapeutic Activity of Resolvin D1 (RvD1) in Murine MASH

This study investigates how RvD1 reduces inflammation, cell death, and fibrosis in MASH by targeting Stat1, ER stress, and MMP pathways.

Development of a Two-Leaf Photosynthetic Model Sensitive to Chlorophyll and Its Coupling with a Wheat Growth Model

This study develops a two-leaf photosynthetic model sensitive to chlorophyll and couples it with a wheat growth model to better understand the effects of nitrogen dynamics and diffuse light on photosynthesis.

Development of quantitative high-throughput screening assays to identify, validate, and optimize small-molecule stabilizers of misfolded β-glucocerebrosidase with therapeutic potential for Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease

This paper develops high-throughput assays to identify and optimize small-molecule stabilizers of misfolded β-glucocerebrosidase, showing NCGC326 reverses pathological accumulation and synergizes with proteostasis regulators.

Engineering One-Signal Activated TILs with CD3ζ-CD28 Chimeras Optimizes the Antitumor Efficacy of TIL-Based Immunotherapy

This paper engineers one-signal-activated TILs with CD3ζ-CD28 chimeras to enhance antitumor efficacy in immunotherapy.

Development of Broad-spectrum β-cyclodextrins-Based Nanomaterials Against Influenza Viruses

This study develops CD-SA, a β-cyclodextrin-based nanomaterial that acts as a potent broad-spectrum antiviral against influenza A and B viruses, showing higher efficacy than Oseltamivir in ex vivo and in vivo tests.

β-Hydroxybutyrate promotes basal insulin secretion while decreasing glucagon secretion in mouse and human islets.

This study shows that β-hydroxybutyrate (βHB) increases insulin secretion and decreases glucagon secretion in human and mouse islets at physiological glucose concentrations.

Unconventional IFNω-like genes dominate the type I IFN locus and the constitutive antiviral responses in bats

This study identifies unconventional IFNω-like genes as dominant in bat type I IFN loci and constitutive antiviral responses, revealing pan-bat immune system characteristics.