Prof Qingzhong Xiao

Qingzhong Xiao
MD, PhD

Professor of Stem Cell and Cardiovascular Disease

The William Harvey Research Institute
Queen Mary University of London
www.qmul.ac.uk/whri/people/academic-staff/items/xiao-qingzhong-.html
ORCID

Research

Stem cell, Vascular cell biology, Vascular disease, Non-coding RNAs, Molecular biology, Vascular development

Cardiovascular Models

Interests

2D (primary vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells) or 3D (vascular organoids) in vitro models and several animal models of vascular diseases (atherosclerosis, post-angioplasty restenosis, Aortic aneurysm & dissection, vascular calcification) to study the aetiologies & therapeutic interventions of vascular diseases.

Publications

solid heart iconPublications of specific relevance to Predictive in vitro Models

2025

Mitochondrial One-Carbon Metabolism Drives CD34-Lineage Cells to Differentiate Into T Follicular Helper Cells to Form Tertiary Lymphoid Organs in Transplant Arteriosclerosis
Sun X, Wu J, He T, Yao M, Qin L, Weng C, Peng L, Xiao Q et al.
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 152 (8), 537-554.  
26-08-2025
BS53 Neutrophil elastase: a novel therapeutic target for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Zheng A, Yang M, Silveira Martinez C, Yang Z, Chen Q, Zhao H, Wang L, Zhang L et al.
British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference, ‘The Risk Business, 2–4 June 2025. 
13-08-2025
Updated Applications of Stem Cells in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Xiao R, Darr H, Khan Z, Xiao Q
In Mdpi Ag 
31-07-2025
Novel roles of Nrf3–Trim5 axis in vascular smooth muscle cell dysfunctions and neointimal hyperplasia
Chen Q, Sun S, Shi Z, Wang L, Wang Y, Zheng A, Xu X, Yang M et al.
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 121 (8), 1282-1298.  
16-05-2025
Nrf3-Mediated Mitochondrial Superoxide Promotes Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis and Impairs Cardiac Functions by Suppressing Pitx2
Chen Q, Zheng A, Xu X, Shi Z, Yang M, Sun S, Wang L, Wang Y et al.
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 151 (14), 1024-1046.  
08-04-2025
Cardiolipin oxidized by ROS from complex II acts as a target of gasdermin D to drive mitochondrial pore and heart dysfunction in endotoxemia
Tang Y, Wu J, Sun X, Tan S, Li W, Yin S, Liu L, Chen Y et al.
Cell Reports, Elsevier Bv vol. 44 (3), 115395-115395.  
01-03-2025
Integrative Bioinformatics Analysis to Identify Key Ferroptosis-Related Genes and Immune Infiltration in Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: Implication of PTGS2
An W, Luo J, Zhang C, Xiao Q
Journal of Inflammation Research, Informa Uk Limited vol. Volume 18, 1377-1394.  
01-01-2025

2024

Aneurysm Is Restricted by CD34+ Cell‐Formed Fibrous Collars Through the PDGFRb‐PI3K Axis
Wu H, Yang X, Chen T, Yu B, Chen M, Wang T, Jiang L, Zhang B et al.
Advanced Science, Wiley vol. 12 (7) 
27-12-2024
An unexpected role of IL10 in mesoderm induction and differentiation from pluripotent stem cells: Implications in zebrafish angiogenic sprouting, vascular organoid development, and therapeutic angiogenesis
Niu K, Zhang C, Liu C, Wu W, Yan Y, Zheng A, Liu S, Shi Z et al.
European Journal of Cell Biology, Elsevier Bv vol. 103 (4), 151465-151465.  
01-12-2024
Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Dysregulation in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Fraction of the Whole
Martinez CS, Zheng A, Xiao Q
Antioxidants, Mdpi Ag vol. 13 (11), 1330-1330.  
31-10-2024
NRF3-mediated mitochondrial superoxide promotes cardiomyocyte apoptosis and impairs cardiac functions by suppressing Pitx2
Zheng A, Chen Q, Shi Z, Xu X, Yang M, Sun S, Wang L, Wang Y et al.
European Heart Journal, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 45 (Supplement_1) 
28-10-2024
Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Dysregulation in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Fraction of the Whole
Martinez CS, Zheng A, Xiao Q
In Mdpi Ag 
27-09-2024
Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Vascular Organoids and Vessel-on-Chip
Cheruku GR, Wilson CV, Raviendran S, Xiao Q
Organoids, Mdpi Ag vol. 3 (3), 203-246.  
04-09-2024
The Role of Progenitor Cells in the Pathogenesis of Arteriosclerosis
Zhang Y, Guan Z, Gong H, Ni Z, Xiao Q, Guo X, Xu Q
Cardiology Discovery, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 4 (3), 231-244.  
13-08-2024
BCL6B-dependent suppression of ETV2 hampers endothelial cell differentiation
Li Z, Wu W, Li Q, Heng X, Zhang W, Zhu Y, Chen L, Chen Z et al.
Stem Cell Research &Amp; Therapy, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 15 (1) 
29-07-2024
Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Vascular Organoids and Vessel-on-Chip
Cheruku GR, Wilson CV, Raviendran S, Xiao Q
In Mdpi Ag 
14-07-2024
Cardiolipin oxidized by ROS from complex II acts as a target of gasdermin D to drive mitochondrial pore and heart dysfunction in endotoxemia
Tang Y, Wu J, Sun X, Tan S, Li W, Yin S, Liu L, Chen Y et al.
Cell Reports, Elsevier Bv vol. 43 (5), 114237-114237.  
01-05-2024
Atlas of Cell Repertoire Within Neointimal Lesions Is Metabolically Altered in Hypertensive Rats
Sun X, Wu J, Zhang X, Xie C, Wei H, Li P, Yang Y, Yuan H et al.
Hypertension, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 81 (4), 787-800.  
01-04-2024
Small nucleolar RNA host gene 18 controls vascular smooth muscle cell contractile phenotype and neointimal hyperplasia
Niu K, Zhang C, Yang M, Maguire EM, Shi Z, Sun S, Wu J, Liu C et al.
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 120 (7), 796-810.  
18-03-2024
Hypertensive Pressure Mechanosensing Alone Triggers Lipid Droplet Accumulation and Transdifferentiation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells to Foam Cells (Adv. Sci. 9/2024)
Swiatlowska P, Tipping W, Marhuenda E, Severi P, Fomin V, Yang Z, Xiao Q, Graham D et al.
Advanced Science, Wiley vol. 11 (9) 
01-03-2024
BCL6B-dependent Suppression of ETV2 Hampers Endothelial Cell Differentiation
Li Z, Wu W, Li Q, Heng X, Zhang W, Zhu Y, Chen L, Chen Z et al.
In Springer Science and Business Media Llc 
28-02-2024

2023

Hypertensive Pressure Mechanosensing Alone Triggers Lipid Droplet Accumulation and Transdifferentiation of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells to Foam Cells
Swiatlowska P, Tipping W, Marhuenda E, Severi P, Fomin V, Yang Z, Xiao Q, Graham D et al.
Advanced Science, Wiley vol. 11 (9) 
25-12-2023
Recent advances in pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac organoids and heart-on-chip applications for studying anti-cancer drug-induced cardiotoxicity
Liu S, Fang C, Zhong C, Li J, Xiao Q
Cell Biology and Toxicology, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 39 (6), 2527-2549.  
27-10-2023
Meta-Analysis of Single-Cell RNA-Seq Data Reveals the Mechanism of Formation and Heterogeneity of Tertiary Lymphoid Organ in Vascular Disease
Sun X, Lu Y, Wu J, Wen Q, Li Z, Tang Y, Shi Y, He T et al.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 43 (10), 1867-1886.  
01-10-2023
Causal Role for Neutrophil Elastase in Thoracic Aortic Dissection in Mice
Yang M, Zhou X, Pearce SWA, Yang Z, Chen Q, Niu K, Liu C, Luo J et al.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 43 (10), 1900-1920.  
01-10-2023
The Effect of Lymphangiogenesis in Transplant Arteriosclerosis
Chen K, Mou R, Zhu P, Xu X, Wang H, Jiang L, Hu Y, Hu X et al.
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 147 (6), 482-497.  
07-02-2023
Pressure and stiffness sensing together regulate vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype switching
Swiatlowska P, Sit B, Feng Z, Zhou X, Xiao Q, Shanahan C, Yu C, Iskratsch T
 
01-01-2023

2022

Updated Perspectives on Direct Vascular Cellular Reprogramming and Their Potential Applications in Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts
Sellahewa SG, Li JY, Xiao Q
Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Mdpi Ag vol. 14 (1), 21-21.  
30-12-2022
Optimization of CRISPR–Cas system for clinical cancer therapy
Meng X, Wu T, Lou Q, Niu K, Jiang L, Xiao Q, Xu T, Zhang L
Bioengineering &Amp; Translational Medicine, Wiley vol. 8 (2) 
23-12-2022
Noncoding RNAs in Vascular Cell Biology and Restenosis
Efovi D, Xiao Q
Biology, Mdpi Ag vol. 12 (1), 24-24.  
22-12-2022
The\n FES\n Gene at the 15q26 Coronary-Artery-Disease Locus Inhibits Atherosclerosis
Karamanavi E, McVey DG, van der Laan SW, Stanczyk PJ, Morris GE, Wang Y, Yang W, Chan K et al.
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 131 (12), 1004-1017.  
02-12-2022
Mechanoregulation of vascular smooth muscle cells phenotype in atherosclerosis
Swiatlowska P, Sit B, Feng Z, Marhuenda E, Zhou X, Xiao Q, Shanahan C, Yu C-H et al.
Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Elsevier Bv vol. 173, S41-S42.  
01-12-2022
Targeted pharmacokinetics and bioinformatics screening strategy reveals JAK2 as the main target for Xin-Ji-Er-Kang in treatment of MIR injury
Zhou K, Chen H, Wang X-Y, Xu Y-M, Liao Y-F, Qin Y-Y, Ge X-W, Zhang T-T et al.
Biomedicine &Amp; Pharmacotherapy, Elsevier Bv vol. 155, 113792-113792.  
01-11-2022
Targeted Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Prevents Aortic Dissection in a Murine Model
Zhang C, Niu K, Ren M, Zhou X, Yang Z, Yang M, Wang X, Luo J et al.
Cells, Mdpi Ag vol. 11 (20), 3218-3218.  
14-10-2022
Novel Insights into the Cardioprotective Effects of Calcitriol in Myocardial Infarction
Yang S, Wang C, Ruan C, Chen M, Cao R, Sheng L, Chang N, Xu T et al.
Cells, Mdpi Ag vol. 11 (10), 1676-1676.  
18-05-2022
Pressure and stiffness sensing together regulate vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype switching
Swiatlowska P, Sit B, Feng Z, Marhuenda E, Xanthis I, Zingaro S, Ward M, Zhou X et al.
Science Advances, American Association For The Advancement of Science (Aaas) vol. 8 (15) 
15-04-2022
Long-term exposure to copper induces mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in mouse hearts
Pan M, Cheng Z-W, Huang C-G, Ye Z-Q, Sun L-J, Chen H, Fu B-B, Zhou K et al.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Elsevier Bv vol. 234, 113329-113329.  
01-04-2022
Induction of Heme Oxygenase-1 Modifies the Systemic Immunity and Reduces Atherosclerotic Lesion Development in ApoE Deficient Mice
Yao L, Hao Y, Wen G, Xiao Q, Wu P, Wang J, Liu J
Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers Media Sa vol. 13 
24-02-2022
Electron Transfer Flavoprotein (ETF) α Controls Blood Vessel Development by Regulating Endothelial Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Oxygen Consumption
Yan Y, Xu Y, Yang X, Li Z, Niu K, Liu C, Zhao M, Xiao Q et al.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Wiley vol. 2022 (1) 
01-01-2022

2021

Neutrophil elastase promotes neointimal hyperplasia by targeting toll‐like receptor 4 (TLR4)–NF‐κB signalling
Yang M, Chen Q, Mei L, Wen G, An W, Zhou X, Niu K, Liu C et al.
British Journal of Pharmacology, Wiley vol. 178 (20), 4048-4068.  
06-07-2021
Pathological Bases and Clinical Application of Long Noncoding RNAs in Cardiovascular Diseases
Zhang C, Niu K, Lian P, Hu Y, Shuai Z, Gao S, Ge S, Xu T et al.
Hypertension, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 78 (1), 16-29.  
01-07-2021
Functional role and molecular mechanisms underlying prohibitin 2 in platelet mitophagy and activation
Hu L-L, Zou K, Chen Y, Wu L-J, Cao J, Xiong X-Y, Wang L, Cheng X-S et al.
Molecular Medicine Reports, Spandidos Publications vol. 23 (5) 
18-03-2021
Cezanne is a critical regulator of pathological arterial remodelling by targeting β-catenin signalling
An W, Luong LA, Bowden NP, Yang M, Wu W, Zhou X, Liu C, Niu K et al.
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 118 (2), 638-653.  
18-02-2021

2020

Matrix stiffness and blood pressure together regulate vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype switching
Swiatlowska P, Sit B, Feng Z, Marhuenda E, Xanthis I, Zingaro S, Ward M, Zhou X et al.
 
28-12-2020
miRNA‐200c‐3p promotes endothelial to mesenchymal transition and neointimal hyperplasia in artery bypass grafts
Chen D, Zhang C, Chen J, Yang M, Afzal TA, An W, Maguire EM, He S et al.
The Journal of Pathology, Wiley vol. 253 (2), 209-224.  
28-11-2020
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 &Amp; Therapy, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 11 (1) 
03-11-2020
Updated perspectives on vascular cell specification and pluripotent stem cell-derived vascular organoids for studying vasculopathies
Liu C, Niu K, Xiao Q
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 118 (1), 97-114.  
02-11-2020
Impact of Local Alloimmunity and Recipient Cells in Transplant Arteriosclerosis
Cai J, Deng J, Gu W, Ni Z, Liu Y, Kamra Y, Saxena A, Hu Y et al.
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 127 (8), 974-993.  
25-09-2020
Noncoding RNAs in vascular smooth muscle cell function and neointimal hyperplasia
Maguire EM, Xiao Q
The Febs Journal, Wiley vol. 287 (24), 5260-5283.  
22-05-2020
Effect of a coronary-heart-disease-associated variant of ADAMTS7 on endothelial cell angiogenesis
Pu X, Chan K, Yang W, Xiao Q, Zhang L, Moore AD, Liu C, Webb TR et al.
Atherosclerosis, Elsevier Bv vol. 296, 11-17.  
01-03-2020

2019

Matrix Metalloproteinase in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
Maguire EM, Pearce SWA, Xiao R, Oo AY, Xiao Q
Pharmaceuticals, Mdpi Ag vol. 12 (3), 118-118.  
06-08-2019
BS38 Role of neutrophil elastase in abdominal aortic aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissection
Pearce S, Xiao Q, Wu W, An W, Yang M
British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference ‘Digital Health Revolution’ 3–5 June 2019. 
01-05-2019
Macrophage-derived MMP-8 determines smooth muscle cell differentiation from adventitia stem/progenitor cells and promotes neointima hyperplasia
Yang F, Chen Q, Yang M, Maguire EM, Yu X, He S, Xiao R, Wang CS et al.
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 116 (1), 211-225.  
07-03-2019
A Novel Regulatory Axis, CHD1L-MicroRNA 486-Matrix Metalloproteinase 2, Controls Spermatogonial Stem Cell Properties
Liu S-S, Maguire EM, Bai Y-S, Huang L, Liu Y, Xu L, Fauzi I, Zhang S-Q et al.
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Informa Uk Limited vol. 39 (4) 
01-02-2019
Foam cell formation: A new target for fighting atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease
Maguire EM, Pearce SWA, Xiao Q
Vascular Pharmacology, Elsevier Bv vol. 112, 54-71.  
01-01-2019

2018

Myeloid apolipoprotein E controls dendritic cell antigen presentation and T cell activation
Bonacina F, Coe D, Wang G, Longhi MP, Baragetti A, Moregola A, Garlaschelli K, Uboldi P et al.
Nature Communications, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 9 (1) 
06-08-2018
119 Macrophage-derived MMP-8 determines vascular smooth muscle cell differentiation from adventitia stem cells and promotes neointima hyperplasia
Xiao Q
British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference ‘High Performing Teams’, 4–6 June 2018, Manchester, UK. 
01-06-2018
139 Microrna-214 is a novel player in inflammatory smooth muscle cell differentiation and angioplasty restenosis
Xiao Q, He S
British Cardiovascular Society Annual Conference ‘High Performing Teams’, 4–6 June 2018, Manchester, UK. 
01-06-2018
miR-22 Is a Novel Mediator of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Modulation and Neointima Formation
Yang F, Chen Q, He S, Yang M, Maguire EM, An W, Afzal TA, Luong LA et al.
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 137 (17), 1824-1841.  
24-04-2018
Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Neutrophil Elastase Inhibits Experimental Atherosclerosis
Wen G, An W, Chen J, Maguire EM, Chen Q, Yang F, Pearce SWA, Kyriakides M et al.
Journal of The American Heart Association, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 7 (4) 
20-02-2018

2017

Cbx3 inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, migration, and neointima formation
Zhang C, Chen D, Maguire EM, He S, Chen J, An W, Yang M, Afzal TA et al.
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 114 (3), 443-455.  
30-11-2017
Differentiation and Application of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell–Derived Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Maguire EM, Xiao Q, Xu Q
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 37 (11), 2026-2037.  
01-11-2017
Novel Pathological Role of hnRNPA1 (Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A1) in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Function and Neointima Hyperplasia
Zhang L, Chen Q, An W, Yang F, Maguire EM, Chen D, Zhang C, Wen G et al.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 37 (11), 2182-2194.  
01-11-2017
The biological impact of blood pressure-associated genetic variants in the natriuretic peptide receptor C gene on human vascular smooth muscle
Ren M, Ng FL, Warren HR, Witkowska K, Baron M, Jia Z, Cabrera C, Zhang R et al.
Human Molecular Genetics, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 27 (1), 199-210.  
10-10-2017
A novel pathological role of hnRNPA1 in vascular smooth muscle cell functions and neointima hyperplasia
Xiao Q
 
01-08-2017
Reactive oxygen species: key regulators in vascular health and diseases
Chen Q, Wang Q, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L
British Journal of Pharmacology, Wiley vol. 175 (8), 1279-1292.  
11-07-2017
Antiinflammatory actions of inorganic nitrate stabilize the atherosclerotic plaque
Khambata RS, Ghosh SM, Rathod KS, Thevathasan T, Filomena F, Xiao Q, Ahluwalia A
Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences vol. 114 (4) 
05-01-2017
Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Neutrophil Elastase Prevents Experimental Atherosclerosis by Inhibiting Foam Cell Formation
Xiao Q
 
01-01-2017

2016

NCK Associated Protein 1 Modulated by miRNA‐214 Determines Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration, Proliferation, and Neointima Hyperplasia
Afzal TA, Luong LA, Chen D, Zhang C, Yang F, Chen Q, An W, Wilkes E et al.
Journal of The American Heart Association, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 5 (12) 
01-12-2016
[OP.7C.08] BLOOD-PRESSURE ASSOCIATED VARIANTS IN NPR3 AFFECT HUMAN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS PROLIFERATION AND CALCIUM RESPONSE TO ANGIOTENSIN II
Ren M, Ng F, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al.
 
01-09-2016
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
Yang W, Ng FL, Chan K, Pu X, Poston RN, Ren M, An W, Zhang R et al.
Plos Genetics, Public Library of Science (Plos) vol. 12 (7), e1006127-e1006127.  
07-07-2016
173 Functional Role of microRNA-214 in Modulating Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Functions and Neointima Formation
Afzal TA, Xiao Q
 
01-06-2016
174 hnRNPA1 is A Critical Regulator in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Functions and Neointima Hyperplasia
AN W, Xiao Q
 
01-06-2016
197 miRNA-22 Regulates Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Functions and Prevents Neointima Formation by Targeting EVI-1
Yang F, Xiao Q
 
01-06-2016
Functional role of miRNA-34A in smooth muscle cell functions and neointima formation
Yang F, Chen Q, Wen G, Zhang C, Luong LA, Zhu J, Zhang L, Xiao Q
Atherosclerosis, Elsevier Bv vol. 244, e3-e4.  
01-01-2016

2015

miRNA-34a reduces neointima formation through inhibiting smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration
Chen Q, Yang F, Guo M, Wen G, Zhang C, Luong LA, Zhu J, Xiao Q et al.
Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Elsevier Bv vol. 89, 75-86.  
01-12-2015
XBP 1-Deficiency Abrogates Neointimal Lesion of Injured Vessels Via Cross Talk With the PDGF Signaling
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 35 (10), 2134-2144.  
01-10-2015
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
Ren M, Ng FL, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al.
Hypertension, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 66 (suppl_1) 
01-09-2015
A Novel Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Macrophage Differentiation and Polarization
Wen G, Zhang C, Chen Q, Luong LA, Mustafa A, Ye S, Xiao Q
Journal of Biological Chemistry, Elsevier Bv vol. 290 (31), 19158-19172.  
01-07-2015
Methyl CPG binding protein 2 inhibition by microRNA-22 is required for stem cell differentiation towards smooth muscle cells
Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Luong L, Zhu J, Ye S et al.
 
01-07-2015
Unexpected role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP8) in macrophage polarization
Wen G, Chen Q, Luong L, Mustafa A, Ye S, Xiao Q
 
01-07-2015
211 Mirna-34a Reduces Neointima fommation through Inhibiting Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Migration
Xiao Q, Chen Q, Yang F
 
01-06-2015
PP.LB03.07
Ren M, Ng F, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al.
 
01-06-2015
MicroRNA-22 Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells by Targeting Methyl CpG–Binding Protein 2
Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Afzal TA, Luong LA, Zhu J et al.
 
01-04-2015
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.  
01-01-2015
MicroRNA-22 Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells by Targeting Methyl CpG-Binding Protein 2
Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Afzal TA, Luong LA, Zhu J et al.
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology vol. 35 (4), 918-929.  
01-01-2015
Blood-pressure associated variants in NPR3 affect human vascular smooth muscle cells proliferation and calcium response to angiotensin II
Ren M, Ng FL, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al.
 
01-01-2015
Hnrnpa1 is a critical regulator in vascular smooth muscle cell functions and neointima hyperplasia
Chen Q, Wen G, Huang Y, Luong L, Zhu J, Zhang L, Xiao Q
 
01-01-2015

2014

Upregulated sirtuin 1 by miRNA-34a is required for smooth muscle cell differentiation from pluripotent stem cells
Cell Death &Amp; Differentiation, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 22 (7), 1170-1180.  
19-12-2014
MicroRNA-22 regulates smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells by targeting methyl CpG binding protein 2
Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Afzal TA, Luong LA, Zhu J et al.
Atherosclerosis, Elsevier Bv vol. 237 (2), e15-e15.  
01-12-2014
Matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP8) modulates M2 macrophage polarization and molecular mechanisms involved
Wen G, Chen Q, Luong LA, Mustafa A, Shu Y, Xiao Q
Atherosclerosis, Elsevier Bv vol. 237 (2), e15-e15.  
01-12-2014
Microrna-22 regulates smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells by targeting methyl cpg binding protein 2
Zhao H, Huang Y, Yu X, Wen G, Ye S, Zhang L, Xiao Q
 
01-08-2014
Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Promotes Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Neointima Formation
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Grassia G, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xing Q, Yin X, Maddaluno M et al.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 34 (1), 90-98.  
01-01-2014

2013

Histone Deacetylase 3 Unconventional Splicing Mediates Endothelial-to-mesenchymal Transition through Transforming Growth Factor β2
Journal of Biological Chemistry, Elsevier Bv vol. 288 (44), 31853-31866.  
01-11-2013
Tetrahydrobiopterin Determines Vascular Remodeling Through Enhanced Endothelial Cell Survival and Regeneration
Ali ZA, Rinze R, Douglas G, Hu Y, Xiao Q, Qi W, McNeill E, Bursill C et al.
 
10-09-2013
MicroRNA-200C and -150 play an important role in endothelial cell differentiation and vasculogenesis by targeting transcription repressor ZEB1
Stem Cells, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 31 (9), 1749-1762.  
01-09-2013
Abstract 004: Microrna-22 Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells By Targeting Methyl Cpg Binding Protein 2
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 113 (suppl_1) 
01-08-2013
YIA3: ADAMTS7 CLEAVAGE AND VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL MIGRATION IS AFFECTED BY A CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE ASSOCIATED VARIANT
Pu X, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C et al.
 
01-05-2013
Functional Involvements of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A1 in Smooth Muscle Differentiation from Stem Cells In Vitro and In Vivo
Huang Y, Lin L, Yu X, Wen G, Pu X, Zhao H, Fang C, Zhu J et al.
Stem Cells, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 31 (5), 906-917.  
24-04-2013
Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth–Activated XBP1 Splicing in Endothelial Cells Is Crucial for Angiogenesis
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 127 (16), 1712-1722.  
23-04-2013
An important role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo
Fang C, Wen G, Zhang L, Lin L, Moore A, Wu S, Ye S, Xiao Q
Cardiovascular Research, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 99 (1), 146-155.  
19-03-2013
ADAMTS7 cleavage and vascular smooth muscle cell migration is affected by a coronary-artery-disease-associated variant
Pu X, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C et al.
American Journal of Human Genetics vol. 92 (3), 366-374.  
07-03-2013
ADAMTS7 Cleavage and Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration Is Affected by a Coronary-Artery-Disease-Associated Variant
Pu X, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C et al.
The American Journal of Human Genetics, Elsevier Bv vol. 92 (3), 366-374.  
01-03-2013
Functional Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Stem/Progenitor Cell Migration and Their Recruitment Into Atherosclerotic Lesions
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Lin L, Fang C, Wen G, Tsai T-N, Pu X, Sims D et al.
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 112 (1), 35-47.  
04-01-2013
XBP1 mRNA Splicing Triggers an Autophagic Response in Endothelial Cells through BECLIN-1 Transcriptional Activation
Journal of Biological Chemistry, Elsevier Bv vol. 288 (2), 859-872.  
01-01-2013
Angiotensin II promotes differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells to smooth muscle cells through PI3-kinase signaling pathway and NF-κB
Zheng X, Wu Y, Zhu L, Chen Q, Zhou Y, Yan H, Chen T, Xiao Q et al.
Differentiation, Elsevier Bv vol. 85 (1-2), 41-54.  
01-01-2013
Reactive Oxygen Species in Vascular Formation and Development
Zhou Y, Yan H, Guo M, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Wiley vol. 2013, 1-14.  
01-01-2013
Matrix Metalloproteinases: Inflammatory Regulators of Cell Behaviors in Vascular Formation and Remodeling
Chen Q, Jin M, Yang F, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L
Mediators of Inflammation, Wiley vol. 2013, 1-14.  
01-01-2013
Functions of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins in Stem Cell Potency and Differentiation
Chen Q, Jin M, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L
Biomed Research International, Wiley vol. 2013, 1-12.  
01-01-2013
MicroRNA-34a Regulated Sirtuin 1 is Required for Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Murine and Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Yu X, Zhang L, Wen G, Zhao H, Huang Y, Zhu J, Xu Q, Ye S et al.
 
01-01-2013

2012

Abstract 18700: Accelerated Endothelial Regeneration and Survival Attenuate Vein Graft Atherosclerosis via Terahydrobiopterin-Dependent eNOS Coupling
Ali ZA, Rinze R, Antoniades C, Douglas G, Hu Y, Xiao Q, Greaves D, Alp N et al.
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 126 (suppl_21) 
20-11-2012
Contribution of Stem Cells to Neointimal Formation of Decellularized Vessel Grafts in a Novel Mouse Model
The American Journal of Pathology, Elsevier Bv vol. 181 (1), 362-373.  
01-07-2012
Functional analyses of coronary artery disease associated variation on chromosome 9p21 in vascular smooth muscle cells
Motterle A, Pu X, Wood H, Xiao Q, Gor S, Liang Ng F, Chan K, Cross F et al.
Human Molecular Genetics, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 21 (18), 4021-4029.  
15-06-2012
XBP1 regulates endothelial growth and angiogenesis in ischemic tissues
Zeng L, Xiao Q, Li H, Margariti A, Hu Y, Xu Q
 
01-05-2012
Nrf3-Pla2g7 Interaction Plays an Essential Role in Smooth Muscle Differentiation From Stem Cells
Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Wang G, Luo Z, Zhang L, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y et al.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 32 (3), 730-744.  
01-03-2012
Nrf3-Pla2g7 interaction plays an essential role in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells
Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Wang G, Luo Z, Zhang L, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y et al.
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology vol. 32 (3), 730-744.  
01-03-2012
Effective components screening and anti-myocardial infarction mechanism study of the Chinese medicine NSLF6 based on \system to system\ mode
Liang Q-L, Liang X-P, Wang Y-M, Xie Y-Y, Zhang R-L, Chen X, Gao R, Cheng Y-J et al.
Journal of Translational Medicine, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 10 (1) 
08-02-2012
Pentraxin-3 as a Marker of Advanced Atherosclerosis Results from the Bruneck, ARMY and ARFY Studies
Knoflach M, Kiechl S, Mantovani A, Cuccovillo I, Bottazzi B, Xu Q, Xiao Q, Gasperi A et al.
Plos One, Public Library of Science (Plos) vol. 7 (2), e31474-e31474.  
03-02-2012
Influence of matrix metalloproteinase-12 on fibrinogen level
Motterle A, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Pender SLF, Morris GE, Willeit J, Caulfield MJ, Ye S
Atherosclerosis, Elsevier Bv vol. 220 (2), 351-354.  
01-02-2012
Functional impact of heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2/B1 in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells and embryonic arteriogenesis
Wang G, Xiao Q, Luo Z, Ye S, Xu Q
Journal of Biological Chemistry vol. 287 (4), 2896-2906.  
20-01-2012
Functional Impact of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A2/B1 in Smooth Muscle Differentiation from Stem Cells and Embryonic Arteriogenesis
Wang G, Xiao Q, Luo Z, Ye S, Xu Q
Journal of Biological Chemistry, Elsevier Bv vol. 287 (4), 2896-2906.  
01-01-2012
Functional Involvements of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A1 in Smooth Muscle Differentiation from Stem Cells in vitro and in vivo
Huang Y, Lin L, Yu X, Pu X, Zhu J, Zhang L, Ye S, Xiao Q
Circulation vol. 126 (21) 
01-01-2012
Microrna-34a Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation from Stem Cells by 'Targeting Sirtnin 1
Zhang L, Zheng X, Wu Y, Chen Q, Zhu J, Xiao Q
Circulation vol. 126 (21) 
01-01-2012
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
Luo Z, Wen G, Wang G, Pu X, Wang W, Ye S, Xu Q, Xiao Q
Circulation vol. 126 (21) 
01-01-2012
Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Promotes Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Neointima Formation
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Grassia G, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xing Q, Yin X, Maddaluno M et al.
Circulation vol. 126 (21) 
01-01-2012
A Functional Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Stem/progenitor Cell Migration and Their Recruitment Into Atherosclerotic Lesions
Xiao Q, Zhang F, Lin L, Fang C, Wen G, Tsai T-N, Pu X, Sims D et al.
Circulation vol. 126 (21) 
01-01-2012

2011

Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation from Embryonic Stem Cells: Role of HDAC7 and PDGF-BB
Sims D, Xiao Q
In Stem Cells and Cancer Stem Cells, Volume 4, Springer Netherlands 67-76.  
24-12-2011
Association of Variation at the\n ABO\n Locus With Circulating Levels of Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1, Soluble P-selectin, and Soluble E-selectin
Kiechl S, Paré G, Barbalic M, Qi L, Dupuis J, Dehghan A, Bis JC, Laxton RC et al.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 4 (6), 681-686.  
01-12-2011
Splicing of Histone Deacetylase 7 Modulates Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Neointima Formation Through Nuclear β-Catenin Translocation
Zhou B, Margariti A, Zeng L, Habi O, Xiao Q, Martin D, Wang G, Hu Y et al.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 31 (11), 2676-2684.  
01-11-2011
PLA2G7 MEDIATES SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL DIFFERENTIATION FROM STEM CELLS
Xiao Q, Pepe A, Wang G, Luo Z, Zeng L, Ye S, Xu Q
 
01-10-2011
6 Differentiation of human embryonic stem cells towards the endothelial lineage involves microRNAs
Heart, Bmj vol. 97 (20), e7-e7.  
23-09-2011
4 Stem cell differentiation to smooth muscle cells is regulated by HnRNP A2/B1
Wang G, Xiao Q, Xu Q
Heart, Bmj vol. 97 (20), e7-e7.  
23-09-2011
Chromobox Protein Homolog 3 Is Essential for Stem Cell Differentiation to Smooth Muscles In Vitro and in Embryonic Arteriogenesis
Xiao QZ, Wang G, Yin XK, Luo ZL, Margariti A, Zeng LF, Mayr M, Ye S et al.
Arterioscl Throm Vas vol. 31 (8), 1842-U320.  
01-08-2011
Signalling pathways that regulate endothelial differentiation from stem cells
Frontiers in Bioscience, Imr Press vol. 16 (1), 472-472.  
01-01-2011
Pluripotent stem cell differentiation into vascular cells: A novel technology with promises for vascular re(generation)
Kane NM, Xiao Q, Baker AH, Luo Z, Xu Q, Emanueli C
Pharmacology &Amp; Therapeutics, Elsevier Bv vol. 129 (1), 29-49.  
01-01-2011
The genetics of epigenetics: is there a link with cardiovascular disease
Xiao QZ, Ye S
Heart vol. 97 (2), 96-97.  
01-01-2011

2010

Sp1-dependent Activation of HDAC7 Is Required for Platelet-derived Growth Factor-BB-induced Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation from Stem Cells
Zhang L, Jin M, Margariti A, Wang G, Luo ZL, Zampetaki A, Zeng LF, Ye S et al.
J Biol Chem vol. 285 (49), 38463-38472.  
03-12-2010
Bone Marrow Resident and Circulating Progenitor Cells in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Elsevier Bv vol. 90 (6), 1944-1951.  
01-12-2010
Coronary Artery Disease-Related Genetic Variant on Chromosome 10q11 Is Associated With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Atherosclerosis
Kiechl S, Laxton RC, Xiao QZ, Hernesniemi JA, Raitakari OT, Kahonen M, Mayosi BM, Jula A et al.
Arterioscl Throm Vas vol. 30 (12), 2678-U636.  
01-12-2010
BAS/BSCR30 Crucial roles of Cbx3 identified by nuclear proteomics in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells and vascular injury-induced neointima formation
Xiao Q, Wang G, Bai X, Yin X, Luo Z, Mayr M, Ye S, Xu Q
Heart, Bmj vol. 96 (17), e21-e21.  
26-08-2010
BAS/BSCR43 X-box binding protein 1 splicing is crucial in endothelial cell proliferation
Zeng L, Xiao Q, Li H, Margariti A, Hu Y, Xu Q
Heart, Bmj vol. 96 (17), e25-e25.  
26-08-2010
Histone Deacetylase 7 Controls Endothelial Cell Growth Through Modulation of β-Catenin
Margariti A, Zampetaki A, Xiao Q, Zhou B, Karamariti E, Martin D, Yin X, Mayr M et al.
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 106 (7), 1202-1211.  
16-04-2010
Crucial Role of Nrf3 in Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells
Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Zhang Z, Kobayashi A, Hu Y, Xu Q
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 106 (5), 870-879.  
19-03-2010
Single nucleotide polymorphism on chromosome 9p21 and endothelial progenitor cells in a general population cohort
Ye S, Willeit J, Xiao QZ, Motterle A, Laxton RC, Oberhollenzer F, Kiechl S, Xu QB
Atherosclerosis vol. 208 (2), 451-455.  
01-02-2010
A Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Atherosclerosis (vol 105, pg 921, 2009)
Laxton RC, Hu Y, Duchene J, Zhang F, Zhang Z, Leung KY, Xiao Q, Scotland RS et al.
Circ Res vol. 106 (1), E1-E1.  
08-01-2010
Histone Deacetylase 3 Is Critical in Endothelial Survival and Atherosclerosis Development in Response to Disturbed Flow
Zampetaki A, Zeng L, Margariti A, Xiao Q, Li H, Zhang Z, Pepe AE, Wang G et al.
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 121 (1), 132-142.  
05-01-2010
X-Box Binding Protein 1 Splicing Triggers an Autophagic Response-Mediated Survival in Endothelial Cells
Margariti A, Li H, Martin D, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Hu Y, Xu Q, Zeng L
Circulation vol. 122 (21) 
01-01-2010
Xbp1 Splicing is Crucial in Endothelial Cell Proliferation
Zeng L, Xiao Q, Li H, Margariti A, Hu Y, Xu Q
Circulation vol. 122 (21) 
01-01-2010
Pla2g7 is Crucial in Stem Cell Differentiation into Smooth Muscle Cells and Involves in Atherosclerosis
Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Xu Q
Circulation vol. 122 (21) 
01-01-2010
Sp1-Dependent Activation of HDAC7 is Required for PDGF-BB-Induced Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells
Zhang L, Hu Y, Zeng L, Xiao Q, Zhu J
Circulation vol. 122 (21) 
01-01-2010
The mechanism of stem cell differentiation into smooth muscle cells
Wang G, Luo Z, Xu Q, Xiao Q
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Georg Thieme Verlag Kg vol. 104 (09), 440-448.  
01-01-2010

2009

Abstract 5474: Crucial Role of Nrf3 in Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells and Vessel Injury-Induced Neointima Formation
Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Hu Y, Xu Q
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 120 (suppl_18) 
03-11-2009
Abstract 5444: Cbx3 Identified by Nuclear Proteomics Plays a Key Role in Stem Cell Differentiation Into Smooth Muscle Cells in vitro and in vivo
Xiao Q, Wang G, Bai X, Yin X, Mayr M, Wang X, Xu Q
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 120 (suppl_18) 
03-11-2009
CAD RELATED VARIATION ON CHROMOSOME 10q11 IS ASSOCIATED WITH CIRCULATING SDF-1ALPHA LEVEL AND CAROTID INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Kiechl S, Laxton RC, Xiao Q, Willeit J, Xu Q, Ye S
 
01-11-2009
A Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Atherosclerosis
Laxton RC, Hu YH, Duchene J, Zhang F, Zhang ZY, Leung KY, Xiao QZ, Scotland RS et al.
Circ Res vol. 105 (9), 921-U231.  
23-10-2009
Proteomic analysis reveals presence of platelet microparticles in endothelial progenitor cell cultures
Prokopi M, Pula G, Mayr U, Devue C, Gallagher J, Xiao Q, Boulanger CM, Westwood N et al.
Blood, American Society of Hematology vol. 114 (3), 723-732.  
16-07-2009
Abstract: P224 SEVERITY OF CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS AFFECT STEM CELL TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY
Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
Atherosclerosis Supplements, Elsevier Bv vol. 10 (2), e543-e543.  
01-06-2009
Sustained activation of XBP1 splicing leads to endothelial apoptosis and atherosclerosis development in response to disturbed flow
Zeng L, Zampetaki A, Margariti A, Pepe AE, Alam S, Martin D, Xiao Q, Wang W et al.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S a. vol. 106 (20), 8326-8331.  
19-05-2009
Caspase-8, a Double-Edged Sword for EPC Functioning
Xiao Q, Xu Q
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 29 (4), 444-446.  
01-04-2009
Embryonic stem cell differentiation into smooth muscle cells is mediated by Nox4-produced H2O2
Xiao Q, Luo Z, Pepe AE, Margariti A, Zeng L, Xu Q
American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, American Physiological Society vol. 296 (4), C711-C723.  
01-04-2009
Splicing of HDAC7 modulates the SRF-myocardin complex during stem-cell differentiation towards smooth muscle cells
Margariti A, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Zhang Z, Li H, Martin D, Hu Y, Zeng L et al.
Journal of Cell Science, The Company of Biologists vol. 122 (4), 460-470.  
15-02-2009
Proteomics Identifies Thymidine Phosphorylase As a Key Regulator of the Angiogenic Potential of Colony-Forming Units and Endothelial Progenitor Cell Cultures
Pula G, Mayr U, Evans C, Prokopi M, Vara DS, Yin X, Astroulakis Z, Xiao Q et al.
Circulation Research, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 104 (1), 32-40.  
02-01-2009
NUCLEAR FACTOR ERYTHROID 2-RELATED FACTOR 3 MEDIATES STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION INTO SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS THROUGH INCREASED REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES GENERATION AND PLASMA PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 PRODUCTION
Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Xu Q
Heart vol. 95 (22) 
01-01-2009
Cbx3 Identified by Nuclear Proteomics Plays a Key Role in Stem Cell Differentiation Into Smooth Muscle Cells in vitro and in vivo
Xiao Q, Wang G, Bai X, Yin X, Mayr M, Wang X, Xu Q
 
01-01-2009
Reply
Xiao Q, Savvidou MD, Nicolaides KH
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Elsevier Bv vol. 200 (1), e19-e20.  
01-01-2009
Crucial Role of Nrf3 in Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells and Vessel Injury-induced Neointima Formation
Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Hu Y, Xu Q
 
01-01-2009
Impaired Migration of Bone Marrow-Derived CXCR4+ Progenitor Cells Following Cardiac Surgery with the Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
 
01-01-2009
NADPH OXIDASE PRODUCED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-MEDIATED SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL DIFFERENTIATION FROM STEM CELL
Xiao Q, Luo Z, Pepe A, Margariti A, Zeng L, Xu Q
Heart vol. 95 (22) 
01-01-2009
SEVERITY OF CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS AFFECT STEM CELL TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY
Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
Atherosclerosis Supplements vol. 10 (2) 
01-01-2009
PROTEOMICS IDENTIFIES THYMIDINE PHOSPHORYLASE AS A KEY REGULATOR OF THE ANGIOGENIC POTENTIAL OF COLONY FORMING UNITS AND ENDOTHELIAL PROGENITOR CELL CULTURES
Mayr U, Pula G, Evans C, Prokopi M, Yin X, Xiao Q, Hill J, Xu Q et al.
Heart vol. 95 (22) 
01-01-2009
P4.12 EGRESS OF FUNCTIONALLY COMPETENT PROGENITOR CELLS OVER-EXPRESSING CXCR4 FROM THE BONE MARROW FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY WITH THE USE OF CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
Artery Research, Springer Science and Business Media Llc vol. 3 (4), 173-173.  
01-01-2009
PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS REVEALS PRESENCE OF PLATELET MICROPARTICLES IN ENDOTHELIAL PROGENITOR CELL CULTURES
Prokopi M, Pula G, Mayr U, Boulanger CM, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Kiechl S, Mayr M
Heart vol. 95 (22) 
01-01-2009
Altered trafficking of bone marrow-derived CXCR4+progenitor cells following cardiac surgery with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass
Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
 
01-01-2009

2008

SDF1 Gene Variation Is Associated with Circulating SDF1 alpha Level and Endothelial Progenitor Cell Number-The Bruneck Study
Xiao QZ, Ye S, Oberhollenzer F, Mayr A, Jahangiri M, Willeit J, Kiechl S, Xu QB
Plos One vol. 3 (12) 
30-12-2008
SDF1 gene variation is associated with circulating SDF1alpha level and endothelial progenitor cell number: the Bruneck Study
Xiao Q, Ye S, Oberhollenzer F, Mayr A, Jahangiri M, Willeit J, Kiechl S, Xu Q
Plos One vol. 3 (12) 
30-12-2008
XBP1 IS A KEY PROTEIN INDUCING ENDOTHELIAL CELL DEATH IN VIVO AND IN VITRO
Zeng L, Zampetaki A, Margariti A, Li H, Zhang Z, Xiao Q, Hu Y, Xu Q
 
01-08-2008
HISTONE DEACETYLASE 7 IS ESSENTIAL FOR STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION INTO SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS
Margariti A, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Zhang Z, Li H, Hu Y, Zeng L, Xu Q
 
01-08-2008
RAPID ENDOTHELIAL TURNOVER IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS-PRONE AREAS COINCIDES WITH STEM CELL REPAIR IN APOE-DEFICIENT MICE
Hu Y, Foteinos G, Xiao Q, Xu Q
 
01-08-2008
Rapid Endothelial Turnover in Atherosclerosis-Prone Areas Coincides With Stem Cell Repair in Apolipoprotein E–Deficient Mice
Foteinos G, Hu Y, Xiao Q, Metzler B, Xu Q
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 117 (14), 1856-1863.  
08-04-2008
Rapid endothelial turnover in atherosclerosis-prone areas coincides with stem cell repair in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice
Foteinos G, Hu Y, Xiao Q, Metzler B, Xu Q
Circulation vol. 117 (14), 1856-1863.  
08-04-2008
Maternal circulating endothelial progenitor cells in normal singleton and twin pregnancy
Savvidou MD, Xiao Q, Kaihura C, Anderson JM, Nicolaides KH
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Elsevier Bv vol. 198 (4), 414.e1-414.e5.  
01-04-2008
Nox4 is Crucial for Stem Cell Differentiation into Smooth Muscle Cells
Xiao Q, Zhang L, Luo Z, Pepe A, Margariti A, Zeng L, Xu Q
Circulation vol. 118 (18), S411-S411.  
01-01-2008
Proteomics Identifies Thymidine Phosphorylase as a Key Regulator of the Angiogenic Potential of Endothelial Progenitor Cells
Pula G, Mayr U, Evans C, Prokopi M, Xiao Q, Hill J, Xu Q, Mayr M
Circulation vol. 118 (18), S412-S412.  
01-01-2008
SDF-1/CXCR4 Gene Polymorphisms are Associated with Blood SDF-1α Proteins and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Bruneck Population
Xiao Q, Ye S, Willeit J, Kiechl S, Xu Q
 
01-01-2008

2007

Vascular Progenitor Cells and Atherosclerosis
Adams B, Xiao Q, Xu Q
Future Cardiology, Informa Uk Limited vol. 3 (6), 635-645.  
01-11-2007
Changes of endothelial progenitor cells and vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with coronary artery disease
Qi XW, Liu HF, Xue YZ, Kong XQ, Xu QB, Xiao QZ
Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research vol. 11 (42), 8439-8443.  
21-10-2007
Abstract 433: HDAC7 is Essential for Stem Cell Differentiation into Smooth Muscle Cells
Margariti A, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Hu Y, Zeng L, Xu Q
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 116 (suppl_16) 
16-10-2007
Endothelial Progenitor Cells, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Cytokine Levels and Atherosclerosis – Results from a Large Population-Based Study
Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Patel S, Oberhollenzer F, Weger S, Mayr A, Metzler B, Reindl M et al.
Plos One, Public Library of Science (Plos) vol. 2 (10), e975-e975.  
10-10-2007
Integrated Membrane Protein Analysis of Mature and Embryonic Stem Cell-derived Smooth Muscle Cells Using a Novel Combination of CyDye/Biotin Labeling
Sidibe A, Yin X, Tarelli E, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Xu Q, Mayr M
Molecular &Amp; Cellular Proteomics, Elsevier Bv vol. 6 (10), 1788-1797.  
01-10-2007
Lacking cytokine production in ES cells and ES-cell-derived vascular cells stimulated by TNF-α is rescued by HDAC inhibitor trichostatin A
Zampetaki A, Zeng L, Xiao Q, Margariti A, Hu Y, Xu Q
American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, American Physiological Society vol. 293 (4), C1226-C1238.  
01-10-2007
Stem Cell Therapy for Vascular Disease
Adams B, Xiao Q, Xu Q
Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, Elsevier Bv vol. 17 (7), 246-251.  
01-10-2007
Endothelial progenitor cells, cardiovascular risk factors, cytokines levels and atherosclerosis-results from a large population-based study
Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Patel S, Oberhollenzer F, Weger S, Mayr A, Metzler B, Reindl M et al.
 
01-08-2007
Endothelial Progenitor Cells are Mobilized After Cardiac Surgery
Roberts N, Xiao Q, Weir G, Xu Q, Jahangiri M
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Elsevier Bv vol. 83 (2), 598-605.  
01-02-2007
Stem cell-derived Sca-1+ progenitors differentiate into smooth muscle cells, which is mediated by collagen IV-integrin α1/β1/αv and PDGF receptor pathways
Xiao Q, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y, Xu Q
American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, American Physiological Society vol. 292 (1), C342-C352.  
01-01-2007

2006

Proteomic analysis reveals higher demand for antioxidant protection in embryonic stem cell-derived smooth muscle cells
Proteomics, Wiley vol. 6 (24), 6437-6446.  
01-12-2006
Sca-1\n +\n Progenitors Derived From Embryonic Stem Cells Differentiate Into Endothelial Cells Capable of Vascular Repair After Arterial Injury
Xiao Q, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Margariti A, Ali ZA, Channon KM, Xu Q, Hu Y
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 26 (10), 2244-2251.  
01-10-2006
HDAC3 is crucial in shear- and VEGF-induced stem cell differentiation toward endothelial cells
Zeng L, Xiao Q, Margariti A, Zhang Z, Zampetaki A, Patel S, Capogrossi MC, Hu Y et al.
The Journal of Cell Biology, Rockefeller University Press vol. 174 (7), 1059-1069.  
18-09-2006
Proteomic analysis of embryonic stem cell-derived smooth muscle cells
Yin X, Xiao Q, Mayr U, Mayr M, Xu Q
Vascular Pharmacology, Elsevier Bv vol. 45 (3), e72-e72.  
01-09-2006
Shear stress-induced stem cell differentiation toward endothelial cells is regulated by HDAC-P53-P21 pathways
Zeng L, Xiao Q, Margariti A, Xu Q
Vascular Pharmacology, Elsevier Bv vol. 45 (3), e52-e52.  
01-09-2006
TLR4 expression in mouse embryonic stem cells and in stem cell-derived vascular cells is regulated by epigenetic modifications
Zampetaki A, Xiao Q, Zeng L, Xu Q
Vascular Pharmacology, Elsevier Bv vol. 45 (3), e12-e12.  
01-09-2006
TLR4 expression in mouse embryonic stem cells and in stem cell-derived vascular cells is regulated by epigenetic modifications
Zampetaki A, Xiao Q, Zeng L, Hu Y, Xu Q
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Elsevier Bv vol. 347 (1), 89-99.  
01-08-2006

2005

Association of Serum-Soluble Heat Shock Protein 60 With Carotid Atherosclerosis
Xiao Q, Mandal K, Schett G, Mayr M, Wick G, Oberhollenzer F, Willeit J, Kiechl S et al.
Stroke, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) vol. 36 (12), 2571-2576.  
01-12-2005
Proteomic dataset of Sca-1(+) progenitor cells
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01-11-2005
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Grants

solid heart iconGrants of specific relevance to Predictive in vitro Models
bullet iconRole of the mechano-lipid matabolic signalling axis in cardiovascular disease
Thomas Iskratsch, Nicolae Radu Zabet and Qingzhong Xiao
£919,939 British Heart Foundation
01-10-2025 - 30-09-2030
bullet iconA Novel role for CD34+ Cell-derived Fibroblasts in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Qingzhong Xiao and Qingbo Xu
£346,749 British Heart Foundation
01-11-2023 - 25-11-2027

bullet iconEndothelial Repair by CD34+ Stem/Progenitor Cells in Atherosclerosis
Qingzhong Xiao and Qingbo Xu
£304,530 BHF British Heart Foundation
19-07-2021 - 05-09-2025
bullet iconFunctional roles of hnRNPA1 in vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype modulation and neointima hyperplasis
Qingzhong Xiao
£244,031 British Heart Foundation
01-08-2017 - 31-07-2018
bullet iconA novel role of Cezanne in vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and neoinima hyperplasia
Qingzhong Xiao
£228,758 BHF British Heart Foundation
01-02-2016 - 20-06-2019
bullet iconDTP 2015
Qingzhong Xiao
£49,950 MRC Medical Research Council
01-10-2015 - 30-09-2018