Zhang F, Xu X, Zhou B, He Z, Zhai Q*.(2011) Gene Expression Profile Change and Associated Physiological and Pathological Effects in Mouse Liver Induced by Fasting and Refeeding. Plos One. In press.
Wu J, Zhang F, Yan M, Wu D, Yu Q, Zhang Y, Zhou B, McBurney MW, Zhai Q*. (2011) WldS Enhances Insulin Transcription and Secretion via a SIRT1-Dependent Pathway and Improves Glucose Homeostasis. Diabetes. Oct 13. [Epub ahead of print] doi: 10.2337/db11-0232
Yu Q, Wang T, Zhou X, Wu J, Chen X, Liu Y, Wu D, Zhai Q*. Wld Reduces Paraquat-Induced Cytotoxicity via SIRT1 in Non-Neuronal Cells by Attenuating the Depletion of NAD. PLoS One. 2011. 6(7): e21770. Epub 2011 Jul 5.
Wu D, Qiu Y, Gao X, Yuan XB, Zhai Q*. Overexpression of SIRT1 in Mouse Forebrain Impairs Lipid/Glucose Metabolism and Motor Function. PLoS One. 2011. 6(6): e21759. Epub 2011 Jun 30.
Wang P, Xu T, Guan Y, Tian W, Viollet B, Rui Y, Zhai Q, Su D, Miao C. Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase protects against ischemic stroke through SIRT1-dependent adenosine monophosphate-activated kinase pathway. Ann Neurol. 2011; 69(2): 360-74. Epub 2011 Jan 19.
Hong Y, Chen Z, Zhang B, Zhai Q*. Isolation of Photobacterium sp. LuB-1 and its application in rapid assays for chemical toxicants in water. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2010 Sep; 51(3): 308-12.
Feng Y, Yan T, Zheng J, Ge X, Mu Yu, Zhang Y, Wu D, Du J, Zhai Q*. Overexpression of WldS or Nmnat2 in Mauthner cell by single-cell electroporation delays axon degeneration in live zebrafish. J Neurosci Res. 2010 Nov. 88(15): 3319-27.
Yan T, Feng Y, Zhai Q. Axon degeneration: Mechanisms and implications of a distinct program from cell death. Neurochem Int. 2010 Mar; 56(4):529-34. (Invited review)
Feng Y, Yan T, He Z, Zhai Q*. WldS, Nmnats and Axon degeneration -progress in the past two decades. Protein & Cell. 2010 Mar; 1(3): 237-45. (Invited review)
Zheng J, Yan T, Feng Y, Zhai Q*. Involvement of lysosomes in the early stages of axon degeneration. Neurochem. Int. 2010 Feb; 56(3): 516-21.
Jin Q*, Zhang F*, Yan T, Liu Z, Wang C, Ge X, Zhai Q*. C/EBPα Regulates SIRT1 Expression during Adipogenesis. Cell Res. 2010 Apr;20(4):470-9. Epub 2010 Feb 16.
Yan T, Feng Y, Zheng J, Ge X, Zhang Y, Wu D, Zhao J, Zhai Q*. Nmnat2 delays axon degeneration in superior cervical ganglia dependent on its NAD synthesis activity. Neurochem Int. 2010 Jan;56(1):101-6.
Xia YL, Zhai Q*. IL-1β enhances the antibacterial activity of astrocytes by activation of NF-κB. Glia. 2010 Jan 15;58(2):244-52.
Wang F, Gao Y, Zhang L, Bai B, Hu Y, Dong Z, Zhai Q, Zhu H, Liu J. A pair of windmill-shaped enantiomers from Lindera aggregata with activity toward improvement of insulin sensitivity. Org Lett. 2010 Jul 16; 12(14): 3196-9.
Liu Z, Liu Y, Wang H, Ge X, Jin Q, Ding G, Hu Y, Zhou B, Chen Z, Ge X, Zhang B, Man X, Zhai Q*. Patt1, a novel protein acetyltransferase that is highly expressed in liver and downregulated in hepatocellular carcinoma, enhances apoptosis of hepatoma cells. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2009 Dec;41(12):2528-37. Epub 2009 Aug 18.
Hu H, He L, Gong Z, Li N, Lu Y, Zhai Q, Liu H, Jiang H, Zhu W, Wang H. A novel class of antagonists for the FFAs receptor GPR40. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2009; 390(3): 557-63. Epub 2009 Oct 8.
Ge X, Jin Q, Zhang F, Yan T, Zhai Q*. PCAF Acetylates β-Catenin and Improves its Stability. Mol Biol Cell. 2009 Jan;20(1):419-27. Epub 2008 Nov 5.
Ge X, Liu Z, Qi W, Shi X, Zhai Q*. Chromium(VI) Induces Insulin Resistance in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes Through Elevated Reactive Oxygen Species Generation. Free Radical Res. 2008; 42(6):554-563.
Ge X, Yu Q, Qi W, Shi X, Zhai Q*. Chronic Insulin Treatment Causes Insulin Resistance in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes through Oxidative Stress. Free Radical Res. 2008; 42(6):582-591.
Zhang F, Sun C, Wu J, He C, Ge X, Huang W, Zou Y, Chen X, Qi W, Zhai Q*. Combretastatin A-4 activates AMP-activated protein kinase and improves glucose metabolism in db/db mice. Pharmacol Res. 2008; 57(4): 318-323.
Sun C, Zhang F, Ge X, Yan T, Chen X, Shi X, Zhai Q*. SIRT1 Improves Insulin Sensitivity under Insulin-Resistant Conditions by Repressing PTP1B. Cell Metab. 2007; 6(4):307-19.
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