Xumin Zhang

This study identifies SjCE2b as a critical elastase for Schistosoma japonicum cercariae skin penetration, showing it degrades host proteins and is neutralized by antibodies to reduce worm burden.

The paper identifies HWS-AGO1 interactions critical for miRNA degradation via target mimicry in Arabidopsis through a genetic screen and functional analysis.

The paper identifies increased fucosylation patterns in saliva glycoproteins of lung cancer patients, suggesting potential for early diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.

The paper identifies MIG-17, a secreted metalloprotease, as a regulator of synaptic allometry in C. elegans by modifying the extracellular matrix and glia morphology during growth.