Dual base editor catalyzes both cytosine and adenine base conversions in human cells

…, H Hu, H Han, Y Li, L Wang, G Chen, X Ma… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Although base editors are useful tools for precise genome editing, current base editors can
only convert either adenines or cytosines. We developed a dual adenine and cytosine base …

Unraveling the effect of domestic and foreign trade on energy use inequality within China

Q Xia, X Wu, S Wu, X Ma - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Trade allows regions to exchange goods and services domestically and internationally,
resulting in significant shifts in energy usage. However, what remains unclear is how these shifts …

CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing in the rat via direct injection of one-cell embryos

…, L Wang, Z Qiu, M Liu, Y Chen, L Wu, Y Li, X Ma… - Nature protocols, 2014 - nature.com
Conventional embryonic stem cell (ESC)–based gene targeting, zinc-finger nuclease (ZFN)
and transcription activator–like effector nuclease (TALEN) technologies are powerful …

[HTML][HTML] Large genomic fragment deletion and functional gene cassette knock-in via Cas9 protein mediated genome editing in one-cell rodent embryos

…, L Li, L Wu, F Chen, M Liu, H Chen, Y Ma, X Ma… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
The CRISPR-Cas RNA-guided system has versatile uses in many organisms and allows
modification of multiple target sites simultaneously. Generating novel genetically modified …

[HTML][HTML] Inhibition of Osteoclastogenesis and Bone Resorption in vitro and in vivo by a prenylflavonoid xanthohumol from hops

J Li, L Zeng, J Xie, Z Yue, H Deng, X Ma, C Zheng… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
Excessive RANKL signaling leads to superfluous osteoclast formation and bone resorption,
is widespread in the pathologic bone loss and destruction. Therefore, targeting RANKL or its …

Obesity induces male mice infertility via oxidative stress, apoptosis, and glycolysis

…, JM Deussing, Y Zhang, J Tan, H Han, X Ma - …, 2023 - rep.bioscientifica.com
In brief The current declining trend in male fertility parallels the increasing prevalence of
obesity worldwide. This paper revealed that the poor in vitro fertilization rates and decreased …

Improvement of tuned rolling cylinder damper for wind turbine tower vibration control considering real wind distribution

Y Wang, Z Liu, X Ma - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers have stated that the larger the roller moment of inertia, the better the tuned
rolling cylinder damper (TRCD). However, this statement has not been confirmed. Thus, this …

Long-term drying trends since the mid-Holocene in the Qaidam Basin

T Zhang, G Wang, Y Wang, Z Wei, W He, X Ma, H Ma… - Catena, 2023 - Elsevier
This study was conducted to improve our understanding of climate changes and landscape
evolution in the transitional area between the westerly-dominated regions and monsoonal …

Carbon, oxygen and strontium isotopic and elemental characteristics of the Cambrian Longwangmiao Formation in South China: Paleoenvironmental significance and …

…, Z Wei, G Wang, T Zhang, H Ma, J Wei, W He, X Ma… - Gondwana …, 2022 - Elsevier
The biosphere experienced episodic perturbations during the Neoproterozoic–early
Cambrian, accompanied by major fluctuations of the carbon cycle. However, compared to the …

Neutrophil extracellular traps mediate TLR9/Merlin axis to resist ferroptosis and promote triple negative breast cancer progression

L Yao, X Sheng, X Dong, W Zhou, Y Li, X Ma, Y Song… - Apoptosis, 2023 - Springer
Neutrophil and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) were reported to be associated with
tumor development, but the exact role and concrete mechanisms are still poorly understood, …