Publications

Publications of specific relevance to Predictive in vitro Models
2023

Meng X, Wu TG, Lou QY, Niu KY, Jiang L,
Xiao QZ, Xu T and Zhang L (2023).
Optimization of CRISPR–Cas system for clinical cancer therapy. Bioengineering and Translational Medicine vol. 8, (2)
10.1002/btm2.10474
Chen K, Mou R, Zhu P, Xu X, Wang H, Jiang L, Hu Y, Hu X, Ma L,
Xiao Q and Xu Q (2023).
The Effect of Lymphangiogenesis in Transplant Arteriosclerosis. Circulation vol. 147, (6) 482-497.
10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.060799
Sellahewa SG, Li JY and
Xiao Q (2023).
Updated Perspectives on Direct Vascular Cellular Reprogramming and Their Potential Applications in Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts. Journal of Functional Biomaterials vol. 14, (1)
10.3390/jfb140100212022

Karamanavi E, McVey DG, Van Der Laan SW, Stanczyk PJ, Morris GE, Wang Y, Yang W, Chan K, Poston RN, Luo J, Zhou X, Gong P, Jones PD, Cao J, Kostogrys RB, Webb TR, Pasterkamp G, Yu H,
Xiao Q, Greer PA, Stringer EJ, Samani NJ and Ye S (2022).
The FES Gene at the 15q26 Coronary-Artery-Disease Locus Inhibits Atherosclerosis. Circulation Research vol. 131, (12) 1004-1017.
10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.122.321146
Swiatlowska P, Sit B, Feng Z,
Marhuenda E, Zhou X,
Xiao Q, Shanahan C, Yu C-H and Iskratsch T (2022).
Mechanoregulation of vascular smooth muscle cells phenotype in atherosclerosis. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology vol. 173, 41-42.
10.1016/j.yjmcc.2022.08.083
Zhou K, Chen H, Wang XY, Xu YM, Liao YF, Qin YY, Ge XW, Zhang TT, Fang ZL, Fu BB,
Xiao QZ, Zhu FQ, Chen SR, Liu XS, Luo QC and Gao S (2022).
Targeted pharmacokinetics and bioinformatics screening strategy reveals JAK2 as the main target for Xin-Ji-Er-Kang in treatment of MIR injury. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy vol. 155,
10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113792
Zhang C, Niu K, Ren M, Zhou X, Yang Z, Yang M, Wang X, Luo J, Shao Y, Chen D, Gao S, Ge S, Wu Q and
Xiao Q (2022).
Targeted Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Prevents Aortic Dissection in a Murine Model. Cells vol. 11, (20)
10.3390/cells11203218
Yang S, Wang C, Ruan C, Chen M, Cao R, Sheng L, Chang N, Xu T, Zhao P, Liu X, Zhu F,
Xiao Q and Gao S (2022).
Novel Insights into the Cardioprotective Effects of Calcitriol in Myocardial Infarction. Cells vol. 11, (10)
10.3390/cells11101676
Swiatlowska P, Sit BHM, Zhen F,
Marhuenda E, Xanthis I, Zingaro S, Ward M, Zhou X,
Xiao Q, Shanahan C, Jones G, Yu C-H and
Iskratsch T (2022).
Pressure and stiffness sensing together regulate vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype switching. American Association For The Advancement of Science Science Advances 10.1126/sciadv.abm3471
Pan M, Cheng ZW, Huang CG, Ye ZQ, Sun LJ, Chen H, Fu BB, Zhou K, Fang ZR, Wang ZJ,
Xiao QZ, Liu XS, Zhu FQ and Gao S (2022).
Long-term exposure to copper induces mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in mouse hearts. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety vol. 234,
10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113329
Yao L, Hao Y, Wen G,
Xiao Q, Wu P, Wang J and Liu J (2022).
Induction of Heme Oxygenase-1 Modifies the Systemic Immunity and Reduces Atherosclerotic Lesion Development in ApoE Deficient Mice. Frontiers in Pharmacology vol. 13,
10.3389/fphar.2022.809469
An W, Luong LA, Bowden NP, Yang M, Wu W, Zhou X, Liu C, Niu K, Luo J, Zhang C, Sun X, Poston R, Zhang L, Evans PC and
Xiao Q (2022).
Cezanne is a critical regulator of pathological arterial remodelling by targeting β-catenin signalling. Cardiovascular Research vol. 118, (2) 638-653.
10.1093/cvr/cvab056
Yan Y, Xu Y, Yang X, Li Z, Niu K, Liu C, Zhao M,
Xiao Q and Wu W (2022).
Electron Transfer Flavoprotein (ETF) α Controls Blood Vessel Development by Regulating Endothelial Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Oxygen Consumption. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity vol. 2022,
10.1155/2022/79699162021

Yang M, Chen Q, Mei L, Wen G, An W, Zhou X, Niu K, Liu C, Ren M, Sun K,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2021).
Neutrophil elastase promotes neointimal hyperplasia by targeting toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)–NF-κB signalling. British Journal of Pharmacology vol. 178, (20) 4048-4068.
10.1111/bph.15583
Zhang C, Niu K, Lian P, Hu Y, Shuai Z, Gao S, Ge S, Xu T,
Xiao Q and Chen Z (2021).
Pathological Bases and Clinical Application of Long Noncoding RNAs in Cardiovascular Diseases. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) vol. 78, (1) 16-29.
10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.120.16752
Hu LL, Zou K, Chen Y, Wu LJ, Cao J, Xiong XY, Wang L, Cheng XS,
Xiao QZ and Yang RQ (2021).
Functional role and molecular mechanisms underlying prohibitin 2 in platelet mitophagy and activation. Spandidos Publications Molecular Medicine Reports vol. 23, (5)
10.3892/mmr.2021.12023
Chen D, Zhang C, Chen J, Yang M, Afzal TA, An W, Maguire EM, He S, Luo J, Wang X, Zhao Y, Wu Q and
Xiao Q (2021).
miRNA-200c-3p promotes endothelial to mesenchymal transition and neointimal hyperplasia in artery bypass grafts. Journal of Pathology vol. 253, (2) 209-224.
10.1002/path.55742020

Swiatlowska P, Sit B, Feng Z,
Marhuenda E, Xanthis I, Zingaro S, Ward M, Zhou X,
Xiao Q, Shanahan C, Jones G, Yu C-H and Iskratsch T (2020).
Matrix stiffness and blood pressure together regulate vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype switching. 10.1101/2020.12.27.424498
Maguire EM and
Xiao Q (2020).
Noncoding RNAs in vascular smooth muscle cell function and neointimal hyperplasia. Febs Journal vol. 287, (24) 5260-5283.
10.1111/febs.15357
He S, Yang F, Yang M, An W, Maguire EM, Chen Q, Xiao R, Wu W, Zhang L,
Wang W and
Xiao Q (2020).
miR-214-3p-Sufu-GLI1 is a novel regulatory axis controlling inflammatory smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells and neointimal hyperplasia. Stem Cell Research and Therapy vol. 11, (1)
10.1186/s13287-020-01989-w
Liu C, Niu K and
Xiao Q (2020).
Updated Perspectives On Vascular Cell Specification And Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Vascular Organoids For Studying Vasculopathies. Oxford University Press (Oup) Cardiovascular Research 10.1093/cvr/cvaa313
Cai J, Deng J, Gu W, Ni Z, Liu Y, Kamra Y, Saxena A, Hu Y, Yuan H,
Xiao Q, Lu Y and Xu Q (2020).
Impact of Local Allo-Immunity and Recipient Cells in Transplant Arteriosclerosis. American Heart Association Circulation Research 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.119.316470
Pu X, Chan K, Yang W,
Xiao Q, Zhang L, Moore AD, Liu C, Webb TR, Caulfield MJ, Samani NJ, Zhu J and Ye S (2020).
Effect of a coronary-heart-disease-associated variant of ADAMTS7 on endothelial cell angiogenesis. Atherosclerosis vol. 296, 11-17.
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.01.0152019

Maguire EM, Pearce SWA, Xiao R, Oo AY and
Xiao Q (2019).
Matrix metalloproteinase in abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection. Pharmaceuticals vol. 12, (3)
10.3390/ph12030118
Yang F, Chen Q, Yang M, Maguire EM, Yu X, He S, Xiao R, Wang CS, An W, Wu W, Zhou Y,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2019).
Macrophage-derived MMP-8 determines smooth muscle cell differentiation from adventitia stem/progenitor cells and promotes neointima hyperplasia. Cardiovasc Res 10.1093/cvr/cvz044
Liu SS, Maguire EM, Bai YS, Huang L, Liu Y, Xu L, Fauzi I, Zhang SQ,
Xiao Q and Ma NF (2019).
A novel regulatory axis, CHD1L-MicroRNA 486-matrix metalloproteinase 2, controls spermatogonial stem cell properties. Molecular and Cellular Biology vol. 39, (4)
10.1128/MCB.00357-18
Maguire EM, Pearce SWA and
Xiao Q (2019).
Foam cell formation: A new target for fighting atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Vascular Pharmacology vol. 112, 54-71.
10.1016/j.vph.2018.08.0022018

Bonacina F, Coe D, Wang G, Longhi MP, Baragetti A, Moregola A, Garlaschelli K, Uboldi P, Pellegatta F, Grigore L, Da Dalt L, Annoni A, Gregori S,
Xiao Q, Caruso D, Mitro N, Catapano AL, Marelli-Berg FM and Norata GD (2018).
Myeloid apolipoprotein E controls dendritic cell antigen presentation and T cell activation. Nature Communications vol. 9, (1)
10.1038/s41467-018-05322-1
Chen Q, Wang Q, Zhu J,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2018).
Reactive oxygen species: key regulators in vascular health and diseases. British Journal of Pharmacology vol. 175, (8) 1279-1292.
10.1111/bph.13828
Wen G, An W, Chen J, Maguire EM, Chen Q, Yang F, Pearce SWA, Kyriakides M, Zhang L, Ye S, Nourshargh S and
Xiao Q (2018).
Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Neutrophil Elastase Inhibits Experimental Atherosclerosis. J Am Heart Assoc vol. 7, (4)
10.1161/JAHA.117.008187
Yang F, Chen Q, He S, Yang M, Maguire EM, An W, Afzal TA, Luong LA, Zhang L and
Xiao Q (2018).
miR-22 is a novel mediator of vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation and neointima formation. Circulation vol. 137, (17) 1824-1841.
10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.027799
Ren M, Ng FL, Warren HR, Witkowska K, Baron M, Jia Z, Cabrera C, Zhang R, Mifsud B, Munroe PB,
Xiao Q, Townsend-Nicholson A,
Hobbs AJ, Ye S and Caulfield MJ (2018).
The biological impact of blood pressure-associated genetic variants in the natriuretic peptide receptor C gene on human vascular smooth muscle. Human Molecular Genetics vol. 27, (1) 199-210.
10.1093/hmg/ddx3752017

Zhang C, Chen D, Margaret Maguire E, He S, Chen J, An W, Yang M, Adeel Afzal T, Anh Luong L, Zhang L, Lei H, Wu Q and
Xiao Q (2017).
Cbx3 Inhibits Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation, Migration and Neointima Formation. Oxford University Press (Oup) Cardiovascular Research 10.1093/cvr/cvx236
Zhang L, Chen Q, An W, Yang F, Maguire EM, Chen D, Zhang C, Wen G, Yang M, Dai B, Luong LA, Zhu J, Xu Q and
Xiao Q (2017).
Novel Pathological Role of hnRNPA1 (Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A1) in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Function and Neointima Hyperplasia. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 37, (11) 2182-2194.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.117.310020
AHLUWALIA A (2017).
The anti-inflammatory actions of inorganic nitrate stabilise the atherosclerotic plaque. National Academy of Sciences Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences of Usa 10.1073/pnas.1613063114
Maguire EM,
Xiao Q and Xu Q (2017).
Differentiation and application of induced pluripotent stem cell?derived vascular smooth muscle cells. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology vol. 37, (11) 2026-2037.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.117.3091962016

Afzal TA, Luong LA, Chen D, Zhang C, Yang F, Chen Q, An W, Wilkes E, Yashiro K, Cutillas PR, Zhang L and
Xiao Q (2016).
NCK Associated Protein 1 Modulated by miRNA-214 Determines Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration, Proliferation, and Neointima Hyperplasia. Wiley Journal of The American Heart Association vol. 5, (12) e004629-e004629.
10.1161/JAHA.116.004629
Ren M, Ng F, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A,
Xiao Q,
Hobbs A, Ye S and Caulfield MJ (2016).
[OP.7C.08] BLOOD-PRESSURE ASSOCIATED VARIANTS IN NPR3 AFFECT HUMAN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS PROLIFERATION AND CALCIUM RESPONSE TO ANGIOTENSIN II. J Hypertens vol. 34 Suppl 2,
10.1097/01.hjh.0000491573.57396.0f
Yang W, Ng FL, Chan K, Pu X, Poston RN, Ren M, An W, Zhang R, Wu J, Yan S, Situ H, He X, Chen Y, Tan X,
Xiao Q, Tucker AT, Caulfield MJ and Ye S (2016).
Coronary-Heart-Disease-Associated Genetic Variant at the COL4A1/COL4A2 Locus Affects COL4A1/COL4A2 Expression, Vascular Cell Survival, Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability and Risk of Myocardial Infarction., Editors: Humphries SE.
Public Library of Science Plos Genetics vol. 12, (7) e1006127-e1006127.
10.1371/journal.pgen.1006127
Yang F, Chen Q, Wen G, Zhang C, Luong LA, Zhu J, Zhang L and
Xiao Q (2016).
Functional role of miRNA-34A in smooth muscle cell functions and neointima formation. Atherosclerosis vol. 244, e3-e4.
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.10.0602015

Chen Q, Yang F, Guo M, Wen G, Zhang C, Luong LA, Zhu J,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2015).
miRNA-34a reduces neointima formation through inhibiting smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology vol. 89, 75-86.
10.1016/j.yjmcc.2015.10.017
Zeng L, Li Y, Yang J, Wang G, Margariti A,
Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Yin X, Mayr M, Mori K,
Wang W, Hu Y and Xu Q (2015).
XBP 1-deficiency abrogates neointimal lesion of injured vessels via cross talk with the PDGF signaling. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology vol. 35, (10) 2134-2144.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.115.305420
Ren M, Ng FL, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A,
Xiao Q,
Hobbs A, Ye S and Caulfield M (2015).
Blood-pressure associated variants in NPR3 affect human vascular smooth muscle cells proliferation and calcium response to angiotensin II. Journal of Human Hypertension vol. 29, (10) 624-624.

Ren M, Ng FL, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A,
Xiao Q,
Hobbs A, Ye S and Caulfield M (2015).
Abstract P048: Blood-Pressure Associated Variants in Natriuretic Peptide Receptor C Affect Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Proliferation and Calcium Flux in Response to Angiotensin II. Hypertension vol. 66, (suppl_1)
10.1161/hyp.66.suppl_1.p048
Wen G, Zhang C, Chen Q, Luong LA, Mustafa A, Ye S and
Xiao Q (2015).
A novel role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in macrophage differentiation and polarization. Journal of Biological Chemistry vol. 290, (31) 19158-19172.
10.1074/jbc.M114.634022
Yu X, Zhang L, Wen G, Zhao H, Luong LA, Chen Q, Huang Y, Zhu J, Ye S, Xu Q, Wang W and
Xiao Q (2015).
Upregulated sirtuin 1 by miRNA-34a is required for smooth muscle cell differentiation from pluripotent stem cells. Cell Death and Differentiation vol. 22, (7) 1170-1180.
10.1038/cdd.2014.206
Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Afzal TA, Luong LA, Zhu J, Shu Y, Zhang L and
Xiao Q (2015).
MicroRNA-22 Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells by Targeting Methyl CpG-Binding Protein 2. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology vol. 35, (4) 918-929.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.114.3052122014

Yu X, Zhang L, Wen G, Zhao H, Luong LA, Chen Q, Huang Y, Zhu J, Ye S, Xu Q,
Wang W and
Xiao Q (2014).
Upregulated sirtuin 1 by miRNA-34a is required for smooth muscle cell differentiation from pluripotent stem cells. Nature Publishing Group Cell Death and Differentiation 10.1038/cdd.2014.206
Wen G, Chen Q, Le Anh Luong , Mustafa A, Shu Y and
Xiao Q (2014).
Matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP8) modulates M2 macrophage polarization and molecular mechanisms involved. Atherosclerosis vol. 237, (2)
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.10.081
Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Afzal TA, Le Anh Luong , Zhu J, Shu Y, Zhang L and
Xiao Q (2014).
MicroRNA-22 regulates smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells by targeting methyl CpG binding protein 2. Atherosclerosis vol. 237, (2)
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.10.080
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Grassia G, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xing Q, Yin X, Maddaluno M, Drung B, Schmidt B, Maffia P, Ialenti A, Mayr M, Xu Q and Ye S (2014).
Matrix metalloproteinase-8 promotes vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and neointima formation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 34, (1) 90-98.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.113.3014182013

Zeng L, Wang G, Ummarino D, Margariti A, Xu Q,
Xiao Q,
Wang W, Zhang Z, Yin X, Mayr M, Cockerill G, Li JY-S, Chien S, Hu Y and Xu Q (2013).
Histone deacetylase 3 unconventional splicing mediates endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition through transforming growth factor β2. J Biol Chem vol. 288, (44) 31853-31866.
10.1074/jbc.M113.463745
Luo Z, Wen G, Wang G, Pu X, Ye S, Xu Q,
Wang W and
Xiao Q (2013).
MicroRNA-200C and -150 play an important role in endothelial cell differentiation and vasculogenesis by targeting transcription repressor ZEB1. Stem Cells vol. 31, (9) 1749-1762.
10.1002/stem.1448
Zhao H, Huang Y, Yu X, Wen G,
Wang W, Ye S and
Xiao Q (2013).
Abstract 004: Microrna-22 Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells By Targeting Methyl Cpg Binding Protein 2. Circulation Research vol. 113, (suppl_1)
10.1161/res.113.suppl_1.a004
Chen Q, Jin M, Yang F, Zhu J,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2013).
Matrix metalloproteinases: Inflammatory regulators of cell behaviors in vascular formation and remodeling. Mediators of Inflammation vol. 2013,
10.1155/2013/928315
Fang C, Wen G, Zhang L, Lin L, Moore A, Wu S, Ye S and
Xiao Q (2013).
An important role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Cardiovasc Res vol. 99, (1) 146-155.
10.1093/cvr/cvt060
Huang Y, Lin L, Yu X, Wen G, Pu X, Zhao H, Fang C, Zhu J, Ye S, Zhang L and
Xiao Q (2013).
Functional involvements of heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A1 in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells in vitro and in vivo. Stem Cells vol. 31, (5) 906-917.
10.1002/stem.1324
Zeng L,
Xiao Q, Chen M, Margariti A, Martin D, Ivetic A, Xu H, Mason J,
Wang W, Cockerill G, Mori K, Yi-Shuan Li J, Chien S, Hu Y and Xu Q (2013).
Vascular endothelial cell growth-activated XBP1 splicing in endothelial cells is crucial for angiogenesis. Circulation vol. 127, (16) 1712-1722.
10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.112.001337
Pu X,
Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C, Patel A, Senver EC, Shaw-Hawkins S, Willeit J, Liu C, Zhu J, Tucker AT, Xu Q, Caulfield MJ and Ye S (2013).
ADAMTS7 cleavage and vascular smooth muscle cell migration is affected by a coronary-artery-disease-associated variant. Am J Hum Genet vol. 92, (3) 366-374.
10.1016/j.ajhg.2013.01.012
Pu X,
Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C, Patel A, Senver EC, Shaw-Hawkins S, Willeit J, Liu C, Zhu J, Tucker AT, Xu Q, Caulfield MJ and Ye S (2013).
ADAMTS7 cleavage and vascular smooth muscle cell migration is affected by a coronary-artery-disease-associated variant. American Journal of Human Genetics vol. 92, (3) 366-374.
10.1016/j.ajhg.2013.01.012
Margariti A, Li H, Chen T, Martin D, Vizcay-Barrena G, Alam S, Karamariti E,
Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Zhang Z,
Wang W, Jiang Z, Gao C, Ma B, Chen YG, Cockerill G, Hu Y, Xu Q and Zeng L (2013).
XBP1 mRNA splicing triggers an autophagic response in endothelial cells through BECLIN-1 transcriptional activation. Journal of Biological Chemistry vol. 288, (2) 859-872.
10.1074/jbc.M112.412783
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Lin L, Fang C, Wen G, Tsai T-N, Pu X, Sims D, Zhang Z, Yin X, Thomaszewski B, Schmidt B, Mayr M, Suzuki K, Xu Q and Ye S (2013).
Functional role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in stem/progenitor cell migration and their recruitment into atherosclerotic lesions. Circ Res vol. 112, (1) 35-47.
10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.112.274019
Zheng X, Wu Y, Zhu L, Chen Q, Zhou Y, Yan H, Chen T,
Xiao Q, Zhu J and Zhang L (2013).
Angiotensin II promotes differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells to smooth muscle cells through PI3-kinase signaling pathway and NF-κB. Differentiation vol. 85, (1-2) 41-54.
10.1016/j.diff.2012.11.003
Zhou Y, Yan H, Guo M, Zhu J,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2013).
Reactive Oxygen Species in Vascular Formation and Development. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity vol. 2013,
10.1155/2013/374963
Chen Q, Jin M, Zhu J,
Xiao Q and Zhang L (2013).
Functions of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins in Stem Cell Potency and Differentiation. Biomed Research International vol. 2013,
10.1155/2013/6239782012

Huang Y, Lin L, Yu X, Pu X, Zhu J, Zhang L, Ye S and
Xiao Q (2012).
Functional Involvements of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A1 in Smooth Muscle Differentiation from Stem Cells in vitro and in vivo. Circulation vol. 126, (21)

Zhang L, Zheng X, Wu Y, Chen Q, Zhu J and
Xiao Q (2012).
Microrna-34a Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation from Stem Cells by 'Targeting Sirtnin 1. Circulation vol. 126, (21)

Luo Z, Wen G, Wang G, Pu X,
Wang W, Ye S, Xu Q and
Xiao Q (2012).
Microrna-200c and-150 Play a Role in Human Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation Into Endothelial Cells and Blood Vessel Formation by Targeting Transcription Repressor Zebi. Circulation vol. 126, (21)
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Grassia G, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xing Q, Yin X, Maddaluno M, Drung B, Schmidt B, Maffia P, Ialenti A, Mayr M, Xu Q and Ye S (2012).
Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Promotes Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Neointima Formation. Circulation vol. 126, (21)
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Lin L, Fang C, Wen G, Tsai T-N, Pu X, Sims D, Zhang Z, Thomaszewski B, Schmidt B, Mayr M, Suzuki K, Xu Q and Ye S (2012).
A Functional Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Stem/progenitor Cell Migration and Their Recruitment Into Atherosclerotic Lesions. Circulation vol. 126, (21)

Motterle A, Pu X, Wood H,
Xiao Q, Gor S, Ng FL, Chan K, Cross F, Shohreh B, Poston RN, Tucker AT, Caulfield MJ and Ye S (2012).
Functional analyses of coronary artery disease associated variation on chromosome 9p21 in vascular smooth muscle cells. Hum Mol Genet vol. 21, (18) 4021-4029.
10.1093/hmg/dds224
Tsai TN, Kirton JP, Campagnolo P, Zhang L,
Xiao Q, Zhang Z,
Wang W, Hu Y and Xu Q (2012).
Contribution of stem cells to neointimal formation of decellularized vessel grafts in a novel mouse model. American Journal of Pathology vol. 181, (1) 362-373.
10.1016/j.ajpath.2012.03.021
Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Wang G, Luo Z, Zhang L, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y, Ye S and Xu Q (2012).
Nrf3-Pla2g7 interaction plays an essential role in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 32, (3) 730-744.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.111.243188
Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Wang G, Luo Z, Zhang L, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y, Ye S and Xu Q (2012).
Nrf3-Pla2g7 interaction plays an essential role in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology vol. 32, (3) 730-744.
10.1161/ATVBAHA.111.243188
Liang Q-L, Liang X-P, Wang Y-M, Xie Y-Y, Zhang R-L, Chen X, Gao R, Cheng Y-J, Wu J, Xu Q-B,
Xiao Q-Z, Li X, Lv S-F, Fan X-M, Zhang H-Y, Zhang Q-L and Luo G-A (2012).
Effective components screening and anti-myocardial infarction mechanism study of the Chinese medicine NSLF6 based on system to system mode. Journal of Translational Medicine vol. 10,
10.1186/1479-5876-10-26
Knoflach M, Kiechl S, Mantovani A, Cuccovillo I, Bottazzi B, Xu Q,
Xiao Q, Gasperi A, Mayr A, Kehrer M, Willeit J and Wick G (2012).
Pentraxin-3 as a Marker of Advanced Atherosclerosis Results from the Bruneck, ARMY and ARFY Studies. Plos One vol. 7, (2)
10.1371/journal.pone.0031474
Motterle A,
Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Pender SLF, Morris GE, Willeit J, Caulfield MJ and Ye S (2012).
Influence of matrix metalloproteinase-12 on fibrinogen level. Atherosclerosis vol. 220, (2) 351-354.
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2011.11.003
Wang G,
Xiao Q, Luo Z, Ye S and Xu Q (2012).
Functional impact of heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2/B1 in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells and embryonic arteriogenesis. J Biol Chem. vol. 287, (4) 2896-2906.
10.1074/jbc.M111.297028
Wang G,
Xiao Q, Luo Z, Ye S and Xu Q (2012).
Functional impact of heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2/B1 in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells and embryonic arteriogenesis. J Biol Chem vol. 287, (4) 2896-2906.
10.1074/jbc.M111.297028
Sims D and
Xiao Q (2012).
Smooth muscle cell differentiation from embryonic stem cells: Role of HDAC7 and PDGF-BB. Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells, Volume 4: Therapeutic Applications in Disease and Injury 10.1007/978-94-007-2828-8_72011

Kiechl S, Paré G, Barbalic M, Qi L, Dupuis J, Dehghan A, Bis JC, Laxton RC,
Xiao Q, Bonora E, Willeit J, Xu Q, Witteman JCM, Chasman D, Tracy RP, Ballantyne CM, Ridker PM, Benjamin EJ and Ye S (2011).
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