Publications:  Prof Qingzhong Xiao

Pu X, Chan K, Yang W, Xiao Q, Zhang L, Moore AD, Liu C, Webb TR et al.(2020). Effect of a coronary-heart-disease-associated variant of ADAMTS7 on endothelial cell angiogenesis. Atherosclerosis vol. 296, 11-17.

Maguire EM, Xiao Q(2020). Noncoding RNAs in vascular smooth muscle cell function and neointimal hyperplasia. FEBS Journal

Maguire EM, Pearce SWA, Xiao R, Oo AY, Xiao Q(2019). Matrix metalloproteinase in abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection. Pharmaceuticals vol. 12, (3)

Pearce S, Xiao Q, Wu W, An W, Yang M (2019). ROLE OF NEUTROPHIL ELASTASE IN ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS AND THORACIC AORTIC DISSECTION. HEART. vol. 105, A164-A165.

Yang F, Chen Q, Yang M, Maguire EM, Yu X, He S, Xiao R, Wang CS et al.(2019). Macrophage-derived MMP-8 determines smooth muscle cell differentiation from adventitia stem/progenitor cells and promotes neointima hyperplasia. Cardiovasc Res

Liu SS, Maguire EM, Bai YS, Huang L, Liu Y, Xu L, Fauzi I, Zhang SQ et al.(2019). A novel regulatory axis, CHD1L-MicroRNA 486-matrix metalloproteinase 2, controls spermatogonial stem cell properties. Molecular and Cellular Biology vol. 39, (4)

Maguire EM, Pearce SWA, Xiao Q(2019). Foam cell formation: A new target for fighting atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Vascular Pharmacology vol. 112, 54-71.

Bonacina F, Coe D, Wang G, Longhi MP, Baragetti A, Moregola A, Garlaschelli K, Uboldi P et al.(2018). Myeloid apolipoprotein E controls dendritic cell antigen presentation and T cell activation. Nature Communications vol. 9, (1)

Xiao Q (2018). MACROPHAGE-DERIVED MMP-8 DETERMINES VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL DIFFERENTIATION FROM ADVENTITIA STEM CELLS AND PROMOTES NEOINTIMA HYPERPLASIA. HEART. vol. 104, A91-A91.

Xiao Q, He S (2018). MICRORNA-214 IS A NOVEL PLAYER IN INFLAMMATORY SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL DIFFERENTIATION AND ANGIOPLASTY RESTENOSIS. HEART. vol. 104, A102-A102.

Chen Q, Wang Q, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L(2018). Reactive oxygen species: key regulators in vascular health and diseases. British Journal of Pharmacology vol. 175, (8) 1279-1292.

Wen G, An W, Chen J, Maguire EM, Chen Q, Yang F, Pearce SWA, Kyriakides M et al.(2018). Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Neutrophil Elastase Inhibits Experimental Atherosclerosis. J Am Heart Assoc vol. 7, (4)

Ren M, Ng FL, Warren HR, Witkowska K, Baron M, Jia Z, Cabrera C, Zhang R et al.(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.

Yang F, Chen Q, He S, Yang M, Maguire EM, An W, Afzal TA, Luong LA et al.(2018). miR-22 is a novel mediator of vascular smooth muscle cell phenotypic modulation and neointima formation. Circulation vol. 137, (17) 1824-1841.

Zhang C, Chen D, Margaret Maguire E, He S, Chen J, An W, Yang M, Adeel Afzal T et al.(2017). Cbx3 Inhibits Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation, Migration and Neointima Formation. Cardiovascular Research

Zhang L, Chen Q, An W, Yang F, Maguire EM, Chen D, Zhang C, Wen G et al.(2017). Novel Pathological Role of hnRNPA1 (Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein A1) in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Function and Neointima Hyperplasia. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 37, (11) 2182-2194.

Xiao Q (2017). A novel pathological role of hnRNPA1 in vascular smooth muscle cell functions and neointima hyperplasia. Atherosclerosis. vol. 263,

AHLUWALIA A(2017). The anti-inflammatory actions of inorganic nitrate stabilise the atherosclerotic plaque. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of USA

Maguire EM, Xiao Q, 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.

Xiao Q (2017). Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of the Neutrophil Elastase Prevents Experimental Atherosclerosis by Inhibiting Foam Cell Formation. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR RESEARCH. vol. 54, 9-9.

Afzal TA, Luong LA, Chen D, Zhang C, Yang F, Chen Q, An W, Wilkes E et al.(2016). NCK Associated Protein 1 Modulated by miRNA-214 Determines Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Migration, Proliferation, and Neointima Hyperplasia. Journal of the American Heart Association vol. 5, (12) e004629-e004629.

Ren M, Ng F, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al. (2016). [OP.7C.08] BLOOD-PRESSURE ASSOCIATED VARIANTS IN NPR3 AFFECT HUMAN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS PROLIFERATION AND CALCIUM RESPONSE TO ANGIOTENSIN II. England , vol. 34 Suppl 2, Abstract: java.sql.Clob org.hibernate.engine.jdbc.WrappedClob java.io.Serializable ,

Yang W, Ng FL, Chan K, Pu X, Poston RN, Ren M, An W, Zhang R et al.(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. PLoS Genetics vol. 12, (7) e1006127-e1006127.

Afzal TA, Xiao Q (2016). FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF MICRORNA-214 IN MODULATING VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL FUNCTIONS AND NEOINTIMA FORMATION. HEART. vol. 102, A121-A121.

Weiwei AN, Xiao Q (2016). HNRNPA1 IS A CRITICAL REGULATOR IN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL FUNCTIONS AND NEOINTIMA HYPERPLASIA. HEART. vol. 102, A121-A121.

Yang F, Xiao Q (2016). MIRNA-22 REGULATES VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL FUNCTIONS AND PREVENTS NEOINTIMA FORMATION BY TARGETING EVI-1. HEART. vol. 102, A132-A133.

Yang F, Chen Q, Wen G, Zhang C, Luong LA, Zhu J, Zhang L, Xiao Q(2016). FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF miRNA-34A IN SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL FUNCTIONS AND NEOINTIMA FORMATION. ATHEROSCLEROSIS vol. 244, E3-E4.

Chen Q, Yang F, Guo M, Wen G, Zhang C, Luong LA, Zhu J, Xiao Q et al.(2015). miRNA-34a reduces neointima formation through inhibiting smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology vol. 89, 75-86.

Ren M, Ng FL, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al. (2015). Blood-pressure associated variants in NPR3 affect human vascular smooth muscle cells proliferation and calcium response to angiotensin II. vol. 29, is. 10, pp. 624-624.

Chen Q, Wen G, Huang Y, Luong L, Zhu J, Zhang L, Xiao Q (2015). Hnrnpa1 is a critical regulator in vascular smooth muscle cell functions and neointima hyperplasia. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. vol. 36, 1025-1025.

Wen G, Zhang C, Chen Q, Luong LA, Mustafa A, Ye S, Xiao Q(2015). A novel role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in macrophage differentiation and polarization. Journal of Biological Chemistry vol. 290, (31) 19158-19172.

Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Luong L, Zhu J, Ye S et al. (2015). METHYL CPG BINDING PROTEIN 2 INHIBITION BY MICRORNA-22 IS REQUIRED FOR STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION TOWARDS SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS. vol. 241, E18-E19.

Wen G, Chen Q, Luong L, Mustafa A, Ye S, Xiao Q (2015). UNEXPECTED ROLE OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-8 (MMP8) IN MACROPHAGE POLARIZATION. ATHEROSCLEROSIS. vol. 241, E62-E62.

Yu X, Zhang L, Wen G, Zhao H, Luong LA, Chen Q, Huang Y, Zhu J et al.(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.

Ren M, Ng F, Witkowska K, Baron M, Townsend-Nicholson A, Xiao Q, Hobbs A, Ye S et al. (2015). BLOOD-PRESSURE ASSOCIATED VARIANTS IN NPR3 AFFECT HUMAN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS PROLIFERATION AND CALCIUM RESPONSE TO ANGIOTENSIN II. JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION. vol. 33, E518-E519.

Xiao Q, Chen Q, Yang F (2015). MIRNA-34A REDUCES NEOINTIMA FOMMATION THROUGH INHIBITING SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL PROLIFERATION AND MIGRATION. HEART. vol. 101, A116-A116.

Zhao H, Wen G, Huang Y, Yu X, Chen Q, Afzal TA, Luong LA, Zhu J et al.(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.

Zeng L, Li Y, Yang J, Wang G, Margariti A, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Yin X et al.(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.

Yu X, Zhang L, Wen G, Zhao H, Luong LA, Chen Q, Huang Y, Zhu J et al.(2014). Upregulated sirtuin 1 by miRNA-34a is required for smooth muscle cell differentiation from pluripotent stem cells. Cell Death and Differentiation

Zhao H, Huang Y, Yu X, Wen G, Ye S, Zhang L, Xiao Q (2014). MICRORNA-22 REGULATES SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL DIFFERENTIATION FROM STEM CELLS BY TARGETING METHYL CPG BINDING PROTEIN 2. ATHEROSCLEROSIS. vol. 235, E130-E131.

Xiao Q, Zhang F, Grassia G, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xing Q, Yin X, Maddaluno M et al.(2014). Matrix metalloproteinase-8 promotes vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and neointima formation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 34, (1) 90-98.

Yu X, Zhang L, Wen G, Zhao H, Huang Y, Zhu J, Xu Q, Ye S et al. (2013). MicroRNA-34a Regulated Sirtuin 1 is Required for Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Murine and Human Embryonic Stem Cells. CIRCULATION. vol. 128,

Zeng L, Wang G, Ummarino D, Margariti A, Xu Q, Xiao Q, Wang W, Zhang Z et al.(2013). Histone deacetylase 3 unconventional splicing mediates endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition through transforming growth factor β2. J Biol Chem vol. 288, (44) 31853-31866.

Ali ZA, Rinze R, Douglas G, Hu Y, Xiao Q, Qi W, McNeill E, Bursill C et al. (2013). Tetrahydrobiopterin Determines Vascular Remodeling Through Enhanced Endothelial Cell Survival and Regeneration. CIRCULATION. vol. 128, S50-S58.

Luo Z, Wen G, Wang G, Pu X, Ye S, Xu Q, Wang W, 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.

Zhao H, Huang Y, Yu X, Wen G, Wang W, Ye S, Xiao Q (2013). Microrna-22 Regulates Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells By Targeting Methyl Cpg Binding Protein 2. CIRCULATION RESEARCH. vol. 113,

Chen Q, Jin M, Yang F, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L(2013). Matrix metalloproteinases: Inflammatory regulators of cell behaviors in vascular formation and remodeling. Mediators of Inflammation vol. 2013,

Fang C, Wen G, Zhang L, Lin L, Moore A, Wu S, Ye S, Xiao Q(2013). An important role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Cardiovasc Res vol. 99, (1) 146-155.

Pu X, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C et al. (2013). ADAMTS7 CLEAVAGE AND VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL MIGRATION IS AFFECTED BY A CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE ASSOCIATED VARIANT. HEART. vol. 99, A5-U20.

Huang Y, Lin L, Yu X, Wen G, Pu X, Zhao H, Fang C, Zhu J et al.(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.

Zeng L, Xiao Q, Chen M, Margariti A, Martin D, Ivetic A, Xu H, Mason J et al.(2013). Vascular endothelial cell growth-activated XBP1 splicing in endothelial cells is crucial for angiogenesis. Circulation vol. 127, (16) 1712-1722.

Pu X, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C et al.(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.

Pu X, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Chan K, Ng FL, Gor S, Poston RN, Fang C et al.(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.

Margariti A, Li H, Chen T, Martin D, Vizcay-Barrena G, Alam S, Karamariti E, Xiao Q et al.(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.

Xiao Q, Zhang F, Lin L, Fang C, Wen G, Tsai T-N, Pu X, Sims D et al.(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.

Zheng X, Wu Y, Zhu L, Chen Q, Zhou Y, Yan H, Chen T, Xiao Q et al.(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.

Chen Q, Jin M, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L(2013). Functions of Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoproteins in Stem Cell Potency and Differentiation. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL Article ARTN 623978,

Zhou Y, Yan H, Guo M, Zhu J, Xiao Q, Zhang L(2013). Reactive Oxygen Species in Vascular Formation and Development. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY vol. 2013, Article ARTN 374963,

Xiao Q, Zhang F, Lin L, Fang C, Wen G, Tsai T-N, Pu X, Sims D et al.(2012). A Functional Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Stem/progenitor Cell Migration and Their Recruitment Into Atherosclerotic Lesions. CIRCULATION vol. 126, (21)

Huang Y, Lin L, Yu X, Pu X, Zhu J, Zhang L, Ye S, 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)

Xiao Q, Zhang F, Grassia G, Hu Y, Zhang Z, Xing Q, Yin X, Maddaluno M et al.(2012). Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Promotes Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Neointima Formation. CIRCULATION vol. 126, (21)

Luo Z, Wen G, Wang G, Pu X, Wang W, Ye S, Xu Q, 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)

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

Motterle A, Pu X, Wood H, Xiao Q, Gor S, Ng FL, Chan K, Cross F et al.(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.

Tsai TN, Kirton JP, Campagnolo P, Zhang L, Xiao Q, Zhang Z, Wang W, Hu Y et al.(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.

Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Wang G, Luo Z, Zhang L, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y et al.(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.

Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Wang G, Luo Z, Zhang L, Zeng L, Zhang Z, Hu Y et al.(2012). Nrf3-Pla2g7 interaction plays an essential role in smooth muscle differentiation from stem cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 32, (3) 730-744.

Liang Q-L, Liang X-P, Wang Y-M, Xie Y-Y, Zhang R-L, Chen X, Gao R, Cheng Y-J et al.(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, Article ARTN 26,

Knoflach M, Kiechl S, Mantovani A, Cuccovillo I, Bottazzi B, Xu Q, Xiao Q, Gasperi A et al.(2012). Pentraxin-3 as a Marker of Advanced Atherosclerosis Results from the Bruneck, ARMY and ARFY Studies. PLOS ONE vol. 7, (2) Article ARTN e31474,

Motterle A, Xiao Q, Kiechl S, Pender SLF, Morris GE, Willeit J, Caulfield MJ, Ye S(2012). Influence of matrix metalloproteinase-12 on fibrinogen level. Atherosclerosis vol. 220, (2) 351-354.

Wang G, Xiao Q, Luo Z, Ye S, 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) Article 9505, 2896-2906.

Wang G, Xiao Q, Luo Z, Ye S, 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.

Sims D, 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,

Zeng L, Xiao Q, Li H, Margariti A, Hu Y, Xu Q (2012). XBP1 regulates endothelial growth and angiogenesis in ischemic tissues. VASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY. vol. 56, 309-309.

Kiechl S, Paré G, Barbalic M, Qi L, Dupuis J, Dehghan A, Bis JC, Laxton RC et al.(2011). Association of variation at the ABO locus with circulating levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, soluble P-selectin, and soluble E-selectin: a meta-analysis. Circ Cardiovasc Genet vol. 4, (6) 681-686.

Zhou B, Margariti A, Zeng L, Habi O, Xiao Q, Martin D, Wang G, Hu Y et al.(2011). Splicing of histone deacetylase 7 modulates smooth muscle cell proliferation and neointima formation through nuclear β-catenin translocation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 31, (11) 2676-2684.

Xiao Q, Pepe A, Wang G, Luo Z, Zeng L, Ye S, Xu Q (2011). 51 PLA2g7 mediates smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells. Heart. vol. 97,

Luo Z, Xiao Q, Wang W, Xu Q(2011). DIFFERENTIATION OF HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS TOWARDS THE ENDOTHELIAL LINEAGE INVOLVES MICRORNAS. HEART vol. 97, (20) 4-4.

Wang G, Xiao Q, Xu Q(2011). STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION TO SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS IS REGULATED BY HNRNP A2/B1. HEART vol. 97, (20) 3-4.

Xiao Q, Wang G, Yin X, Luo Z, Margariti A, Zeng L, Mayr M, Ye S et al.(2011). Chromobox protein homolog 3 is essential for stem cell differentiation to smooth muscles in vitro and in embryonic arteriogenesis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 31, (8) 1842-1852.

Kane NM, Xiao Q, Baker AH, Luo Z, Xu Q, Emanueli C(2011). Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation into Vascular Cells: A Novel Technology with Promises for Vascular Re(Generation). Pharmacol Ther. vol. 129, (1) 29-49.

Luo ZL, Wang G, Wang W, Xiao QZ, Xu QB(2011). Signalling pathways that regulate endothelial differentiation from stem cells. FRONT BIOSCI-LANDMRK vol. 16, 472-485.

Xiao Q, Ye S(2011). The genetics of epigenetics: is there a link with cardiovascular disease. Heart vol. 97, (2) 96-97.

Zhang L, Jin M, Margariti A, Wang G, Luo Z, Zampetaki A, Zeng L, Ye S et al.(2010). Sp1-dependent activation of HDAC7 is required for platelet-derived growth factor-BB-induced smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells. J Biol Chem vol. 285, (49) 38463-38472.

Kiechl S, Laxton RC, Xiao Q, Hernesniemi JA, Raitakari OT, Kähönen M, Mayosi BM, Jula A et al.(2010). Coronary artery disease-related genetic variant on chromosome 10q11 is associated with carotid intima-media thickness and atherosclerosis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol vol. 30, (12) 2678-2683.

Xiao Q, Pepe AE, Xu Q(2010). Pla2g7 is Crucial in Stem Cell Differentiation into Smooth Muscle Cells and Involves in Atherosclerosis. CIRCULATION vol. 122, (21)

Margariti A, Li H, Martin D, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Hu Y, Xu Q, Zeng L(2010). X-Box Binding Protein 1 Splicing Triggers an Autophagic Response-Mediated Survival in Endothelial Cells. CIRCULATION vol. 122, (21)

Zeng L, Xiao Q, Li H, Margariti A, Hu Y, Xu Q(2010). Xbp1 Splicing is Crucial in Endothelial Cell Proliferation. CIRCULATION vol. 122, (21)

Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M(2010). Bone Marrow Resident and Circulating Progenitor Cells in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY vol. 90, (6) 1944-1951.

Zhang L, Jin M, Margariti A, Wang G, Luo Z, Zampetaki A, Zeng L, Ye S et al.(2010). Sp1-dependent activation of HDAC7 is required for PDGF-BB-induced smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells. The Journal of Biological Chemistry vol. 285, 38463-38472.

xiao Q, Wang G, Luo Z, Xu Q(2010). The mechanism of stem cell differentiation into smooth muscle cells. Thromb Haemost vol. 104, (3) 440-448.

Margariti A, Zampetaki A, Xiao Q, Zou B, Karamariti E, Martin D, Yin X, Mayr M et al.(2010). Histone deacetylase 7 controls endothelial cell growth through modulation of beta-catenin. Circ Res. vol. 106, (7) 1202-1211.

Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Zhang Z, Kobayashi A, Hu Y, Xu Q(2010). Crucial role of nrf3 in smooth muscle cell differentiation from stem cells. Circ Res. vol. 106, (5) 870-879.

Ye S, Willeit J, Xiao Q, Motterle A, Laxton RC, Oberhollenzer F, Kiechl S, Xu Q(2010). Single nucleotide polymorphism on chromosome 9p21 and endothelial progenitor cells in a general population cohort. Atherosclerosis vol. 208, (2) 451-455.

Laxton RC, Hu Y, Duchene J, Zhang F, Zhang Z, Leung K-Y, Xiao Q, Scotland RS et al.(2010). A Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 in Atherosclerosis (vol 105, pg 921, 2009). CIRCULATION RESEARCH vol. 106, (1) E1-E1.

Zampetaki A, Zeng L, Margariti A, Xiao Q, Li H, Zhang Z, Pepe AE, Wang G et al.(2010). Histone deacetylase 3 is critical in endothelial survival and atherosclerosis development in response to disturbed flow. Circulation vol. 121, (1) 132-142.

Xiao Q, Luo Z, Pepe A, Margariti A, Zeng L, Xu Q(2009). NADPH OXIDASE PRODUCED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-MEDIATED SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL DIFFERENTIATION FROM STEM CELL. HEART vol. 95, (22)

Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Xu Q(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. HEART vol. 95, (22)

Mayr U, Pula G, Evans C, Prokopi M, Yin X, Xiao Q, Hill J, Xu Q et al.(2009). PROTEOMICS IDENTIFIES THYMIDINE PHOSPHORYLASE AS A KEY REGULATOR OF THE ANGIOGENIC POTENTIAL OF COLONY FORMING UNITS AND ENDOTHELIAL PROGENITOR CELL CULTURES. HEART vol. 95, (22)

Xiao Q, Wang G, Bai X, Yin X, Mayr M, Wang X, Xu Q (2009). Cbx3 Identified by Nuclear Proteomics Plays a Key Role in Stem Cell Differentiation Into Smooth Muscle Cells in vitro and in vivo. CIRCULATION. vol. 120, S1093-S1093.

Pepe AE, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Hu Y, Xu Q (2009). Crucial Role of Nrf3 in Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation From Stem Cells and Vessel Injury-induced Neointima Formation. CIRCULATION. vol. 120, S1098-S1098.

Kiechl S, Laxton RC, Xiao Q, Willeit J, Xu Q, Ye S (2009). CAD RELATED VARIATION ON CHROMOSOME 10q11 IS ASSOCIATED WITH CIRCULATING SDF-1ALPHA LEVEL AND CAROTID INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS. vol. 207, E3-E3.

Laxton RC, Hu Y, Duchene J, Zhang F, Zhang Z, Leung K-Y, Xiao Q, Scotland RS et al.(2009). A role of matrix metalloproteinase-8 in atherosclerosis. Circ Res vol. 105, (9) 921-929.

Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M (2009). Impaired Migration of Bone Marrow-Derived CXCR4(+) Progenitor Cells Following Cardiac Surgery with the Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass. CIRCULATION RESEARCH. vol. 105, E39-E39.

Prokopi M, Pula G, Mayr U, Devue C, Gallagher J, Xiao Q, Boulanger CM, Westwood N et al.(2009). Proteomic analysis reveals presence of platelet microparticles in endothelial progenitor cell cultures. Blood vol. 114, (3) 723-732.

Dotsenko O, Xiao Q, Xu Q, Jahangiri M(2009). SEVERITY OF CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS AFFECT STEM CELL TRAFFICKING FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPPLEMENTS vol. 10, (2)

Zeng L, Zampetaki A, Margariti A, Pepe AE, Alam S, Martin D, Xiao Q, Wang W et al.(2009). Sustained activation of XBP1 splicing leads to endothelial apoptosis and atherosclerosis development in response to disturbed flow. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. vol. 106, (20) 8326-8331.

Xiao Q, Xu Q(2009). Caspase-8, a double-edged sword for EPC functioning. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. vol. 29, (4) 444-446.

Xiao Q, Luo Z, Pepe AE, Margariti A, Zeng L, Xu Q(2009). Embryonic stem cell differentiation into smooth muscle cells is mediated by Nox4-produced H2O2. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. vol. 296, (4) C711-C723.

Margariti A, Xiao Q, Zampetaki A, Zhang Z, Li H, Martin D, Hu Y, Zeng L et al.(2009). Splicing of HDAC7 modulates the SRF-myocardin complex during stem-cell differentiation towards smooth muscle cells. J Cell Sci. vol. 122, (4) 460-470.

Pula G, Mayr U, Evans C, Prokopi M, Vara DS, Yin X, Astroulakis Z, Xiao Q et al.(2009). Proteomics identifies thymidine phosphorylase as a key regulator of the angiogenic potential of colony-forming units and endothelial progenitor cell cultures. Circ Res. vol. 104, (1) 32-40.

Xiao Q, Savvidou MD, Nicolaides KH(2009). Endothelial progenitor cells and pregnancy REPLY. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY vol. 200, (1) E19-E20.

Xiao Q, Ye S, Oberhollenzer F, Mayr A, Jahangiri M, Willeit J, Kiechl S, Xu Q(2008). SDF1 gene variation is associated with circulating SDF1alpha level and endothelial progenitor cell number: the Bruneck Study. PLoS One vol. 3, (12)

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