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Y. Li
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2018-2026 · peak 18/yrCo-Author Collaboration Network
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- Cell BiologyGenomics, Proteomics & BioinformaticsPeer-reviewed
Single-cell Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Cellular Heterogeneity of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
C. Zhang, X. Han, J. Liu…·Q.-f. Wang
This study uses single-cell RNA sequencing to identify five MSC subpopulations, revealing distinct developmental trajectories and functional roles in self-renewal and immunoregulation.
- Cell BiologyCell Death & DiseasePeer-reviewed
Cell-to-cell variability in inducible Caspase9-mediated cell death
Y. Yuan, H. Ren, Y. Li…·C. Tang
The paper investigates cell-to-cell variability in iCasp9-mediated cell death and identifies initial iCasp9 expression and XIAP/Caspase3 ratio as key factors, showing that combinatorial drugging can reduce drug resistance.
DOI 10.1038/s41419-021-04468-z - BiochemistryThe AnalystPeer-reviewed
Rare Monoclonal Antibody Discovery Based on Indirect Competitive Screening of Single Hapten-specific Rabbit Antibody Secreting Cell
This paper introduces a method to discover rare rabbit monoclonal antibodies against small molecules using an indirect competitive screening approach, resulting in a highly stable antibody with exceptional halophilic properties.
DOI 10.1039/d2an00678b - Cell BiologyJournal of Lipid ResearchPeer-reviewed
Transgelin: A New Gene Involved in LDL Endocytosis Identified by a Genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 Screen
D. Lucero, O. Dikilitas, M. M. Mendelson…·A. T. Remaley
This study identifies TAGLN as a new gene involved in LDL endocytosis through a CRISPR-Cas9 screen and shows its association with plasma lipid levels.
DOI 10.1016/j.jlr.2021.100160 - BiochemistryFrontiers in Plant SciencePeer-reviewed
A unique sulfotransferase-involving strigolactone biosynthetic route in Sorghum
The paper identifies a unique sulfotransferase-involving strigolactone biosynthetic pathway in sorghum involving SbMAX1d and LGS1.
DOI 10.3389/fpls.2021.793459 - BiophysicsScience AdvancesPeer-reviewed
Membraneless organelles formed by liquid-liquid phase separation increase bacterial fitness
X. Jin, J.-E. Lee, C. Schaefer…·F. C. Bai
The paper identifies membraneless organelles in bacteria that enhance stress tolerance through liquid-liquid phase separation.
DOI 10.1126/sciadv.abh2929 - Cancer BiologyCancer LettersPeer-reviewed
The Actin Bundling Protein Fascin Promotes Lung Cancer Growth and Metastasis by Enhancing Glycolysis and PFKFB3 Expression
S. Lin, Y. Li, D. Wang…·S. Yang
This study shows that fascin promotes lung cancer growth and metastasis by enhancing glycolysis through YAP1-PFKFB3 activation.
DOI 10.1016/j.canlet.2021.07.025 - ImmunologySignal Transduction and Targeted TherapyPeer-reviewed
CD147 antibody specifically and effectively inhibits infection and cytokine storm of SARS-CoV-2 variants
Z.-N. Chen, P. Zhu, H. Bian…·Y. Li
This study shows that CD147 antibody inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection and cytokine storm in variants by blocking viral entry and reducing inflammatory responses.
DOI 10.1038/s41392-021-00760-8 - ImmunologyeLifePeer-reviewed
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 - ImmunologyNature CommunicationsPeer-reviewed
Aberrant peripheral immune responses in acute Kawasaki disease with single-cell sequencing
Z. Wang, L. Xie, S. Song…·M. Huang
This study uses single-cell sequencing to analyze immune responses in acute Kawasaki disease before and after treatment, identifying key gene expression changes and immune cell dynamics.
- Cancer BiologyiSciencePeer-reviewed
Comparative analysis of clonal evolution among patients with right-sided colon cancer, left-sided colon cancer and rectal cancer
S. Banerjee, X. Zhang, S. Kuang…·X. Liu
This study compares clonal evolution across right-sided colon cancer, left-sided colon cancer, and rectal cancer patients, finding differences in evolutionary patterns and identifying polyclonal origins of lymph node and extranodal tumor deposits.
DOI 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102718 - Cell BiologyThe EMBO ReportsPeer-reviewed
RANKL from Bone Marrow Adipocytes Regulates Osteoclast Formation and Bone Loss in Mice
This study shows that RANKL from bone marrow adipocytes regulates trabecular osteoclast formation and bone loss in mice, with implications for therapeutic targeting of bone marrow adiposity.
DOI 10.15252/embr.202152481 - MicrobiologyProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPeer-reviewed
The ORF8 Protein of SARS-CoV-2 Mediates Immune Evasion through Potently Downregulating MHC-I
Y. Zhang, J. Zhang, Y. Chen…·H. Zhang
This study identifies SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 as a protein that downregulates MHC-I to evade immune detection by promoting lysosomal degradation, reducing CTL-mediated cell elimination.
DOI 10.1073/pnas.2024202118 - NeurosciencebioRxivPreprint
Facilitation of sensory axon conduction to motoneurons during cortical or sensory evoked primary afferent depolarization (PAD) in humans
Krista Metz, Isabel Concha Matos, Y. Li…·MA. Gorassini
This study shows that sensory and corticospinal pathways facilitate, rather than inhibit, sensory feedback in humans by activating nodal GABAA receptors on Ia-afferents.
2 citations - BioengineeringScientific ReportsPeer-reviewed
Next generation of anti-PD-L1 Atezolizumab with better anti-tumor efficacy in vivo
M. Li, R. Zhao, J. Chen…·L. Sun
This paper describes the development of a modified Atezolizumab (Maxatezo) with improved anti-tumor efficacy and reduced anti-drug antibody formation in vivo.
DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-85329-9 - BiophysicsNature MethodsPeer-reviewed
View-channel-depth light-field microscopy: real-time volumetric reconstruction of biological dynamics by deep learning
Z. Wang, L. Zhu, H. Zhang…·C. Yi
This paper introduces a deep learning method to improve light-field microscopy, enabling high-speed, artifact-free volumetric imaging of biological processes.
DOI 10.1038/s41592-021-01058-x - MicrobiologyFrontiers in MicrobiologyPeer-reviewed
Genetic structure, function and evolution of capsule biosynthesis loci in Vibrio parahaemolyticus
S. Bian, Z. Wenhong, Q. Li…·L. Li
This study identifies and characterizes the genetic structure and evolutionary relationships of CPS loci in 40 K-serogroups of Vibrio parahaemolyticus using whole genome sequencing of 443 strains.
DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2020.546150 - MicrobiologyPLOS ONEPeer-reviewed
Nutritional combinatorial impact on the gut microbiota and plasma short-chain fatty acids levels in the prevention of mammary cancer in Her2/neu estrogen receptor-negative transgenic mice
M. Sharma, I. Arora, M. L. Stoll…·T. O. Tollefsbol
This study evaluates how broccoli sprouts and green tea polyphenols, alone or combined, affect gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in mice to prevent estrogen receptor-negative mammary cancer.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0234893 - ImmunologyPLOS ONEPeer-reviewed
Profiles of Expression pattern and tissue distribution of host defense peptides genes in different chicken (Gallus gallus) breeds related to body weight
Z. Li, I. Ahmed, Z. Xu…·Y. Huang
The paper examines HDP gene expression and tissue distribution in different chicken breeds, finding correlations between body weight, age, and HDP expression in immune organs and intestine.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0238675 - BiochemistryACS Central SciencePeer-reviewed
SARS-CoV-2 proteome microarray for mapping COVID-19 antibody interactions at amino acid resolution
This paper develops a SARS-CoV-2 proteome microarray to analyze antibody interactions at amino acid resolution and identifies epitopes and neutralizing antibodies in COVID-19 patients.
DOI 10.1021/acscentsci.0c00742 - MicrobiologyScientific ReportsPeer-reviewed
Rapid detection of cytochrome cd1-containing nitrite reductase encoding gene nirS with loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay
K. Qu, X. Zhang, Q. Yang…·P. Wang
This paper develops a LAMP assay for rapid detection of the nirS gene in denitrifying bacteria, showing high specificity and sensitivity compared to conventional PCR.
DOI 10.1038/s41598-020-73304-9 - Cancer BiologyJournal of Clinical InvestigationPeer-reviewed
ERG orchestrates chromatin interactions to drive prostate cell fate reprogramming
The paper identifies ERG's role in prostate cancer by showing it inhibits basal cell differentiation through chromatin interactions, promoting luminal cell fate.
- BiophysicsNature MethodsPeer-reviewed
Direct synthesis of EM-visible gold nanoparticles on genetically encoded tags for single-molecule visualization in cells
Z. Jiang, X. Jin, Y. Li…·W. He
This paper develops a method to directly synthesize EM-visible gold nanoparticles on genetically encoded tags for single-molecule visualization in cells, achieving high labeling efficiency in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
DOI 10.1038/s41592-020-0911-z - Plant BiologyGenomics, Proteomics & BioinformaticsPeer-reviewed
Na2CO3-Responsive Photosynthetic and ROS Scavenging Mechanisms in Chloroplasts of Alkaligrass Revealed by Phosphoproteomics
J. Suo, H. Zhang, Q. Zhao…·S. Dai
This study identifies Na2CO3-responsive proteins and phosphoproteins in alkaligrass, revealing mechanisms for photosynthesis and ROS homeostasis under alkali-salinity stress.
DOI 10.1016/j.gpb.2018.10.011 - MicrobiologymSystemsPeer-reviewed
Continental-scale microbiome study reveals different environmental characteristics determining microbial richness and composition/quantity in hotel rooms
This study characterizes the microbial composition and environmental factors in hotel rooms across continents, finding associations between fungal and bacterial diversity, quantity, and environmental characteristics.
DOI 10.1128/msystems.00119-20 - MicrobiologymSystemsPeer-reviewed
Admistration of Exogenous Melatonin Improves the Diurnal Rhythms of Gut Microbiota in High Fat Diet-Fed Mice
This study shows that exogenous melatonin administration restores diurnal rhythms in gut microbiota and host metabolism in high fat diet-fed mice.
DOI 10.1128/msystems.00002-20 - Cell BiologyCell ResearchPeer-reviewed
Immunity-and-Matrix-Regulatory Cells Derived from Human Embryonic Stem Cells Safely and Effectively Treat Mouse Lung Injury and Fibrosis
This study generates and tests human embryonic stem cell-derived immunity-and-matrix-regulatory cells (IMRCs) for treating lung injury and fibrosis in mice, showing efficacy and safety.
DOI 10.1038/s41422-020-0354-1 - MicrobiologyApplied Microbiology and BiotechnologyPeer-reviewed
Cross-Protection Against Zika Virus Infection Conferred by a Live Attenuated Japanese Encephalitis SA14-14-2 Vaccine
R. Wang, Z. Zhen, L. Turtle…·J. An
This study shows that the JE vaccine SA14-14-2 protects mice against ZIKV through cross-reactive T cell immunity rather than antibodies.
DOI 10.1007/s00253-020-10710-z - MicrobiologyFrontiers in MicrobiologyPeer-reviewed
Variations of gut microbiome profile under different storage conditions and preservation periods: A multi-dimensional evaluation
This study evaluates how different storage conditions, preservation periods, and sequencing platforms affect gut microbiome profiles using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00972