Email

qizhiyao@bcm.edu

Positions

Professor of Surgery

Division of Surgical Oncology
Baylor College of Medicine

Professor

Molecular Virology & Microbiology, Pathology & Immunology
Baylor College of Medicine

Addresses

Molecular Surgeon Research Center R430 (Lab)

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-1816
Vascular Surgery

Alkek Building for Biomedical Research (Office)

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-1765

Education

Advanced Training from Emory University

01/1997 - Atlanta, GA, United States

PhD from Emory University

01/1996 - Atlanta, GA, GA, United States

MS from University of Texas at El Paso

01/1990 - El Paso, TX

MD from Southeast University Medical School

Nanjing, China

M.D. from Nanjing University

01/1986 - Nanjing, China, People's Rep

Honors & Awards

Molecular Surgeon Research Achievement Award

Baylor College of Medicine

Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching & Evaluation

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Interests

• Pancreatic cancer immunotherapy
• Pancreatic cancer pathogenesis
• Nanoparticle targeted delivery

Professional Statement

Websites

Videos

Selected Publications

• Zhang S, Li F, Younes M, Liu H, Chen C, Yao Q. " Reduced selenium-binding protein 1 in breast cancer correlates with poor survival and resistance to the anti-proliferative effects of selenium. " PLoS ONE. 2013 ; 8 (5) : e63702.
  Pubmed PMID: 23704933.
• Bharadwaj U, Marin-Muller C, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Mesothelin confers pancreatic cancer cell resistance to TNF-a-induced apoptosis through Akt/PI3K/NF-?B activation and IL-6/Mcl-1 overexpression. " Mol. Cancer. 2011 ; 10 : 106.
  Pubmed PMID: 21880146.
• Marin-Muller C, Rios A, Anderson D, Siwak E, Yao Q. " Complete and repeatable inactivation of HIV-1 viral particles in suspension using a photo-labeled non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. " J. Virol. Methods. 2013 Apr ; 189 (1) : 125-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 23384676.
• Bharadwaj U, Marin-Muller C, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Mesothelin overexpression promotes autocrine IL-6/sIL-6R trans-signaling to stimulate pancreatic cancer cell proliferation. " Carcinogenesis. 2011 Jul ; 32 (7) : 1013-24.
  Pubmed PMID: 21515913.
• Cubas R, Zhang S, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Chimeric Trop2 virus-like particles: a potential immunotherapeutic approach against pancreatic cancer. " J. Immunother.. 2011 Apr ; 34 (3) : 251-63.
  Pubmed PMID: 21389873.
• Zhang R, Zhang S, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Incorporation of CD40 ligand into SHIV virus-like particles (VLP) enhances SHIV-VLP-induced dendritic cell activation and boosts immune responses against HIV. " Vaccine. 2010 Jul 12; 28 (31) : 5114-27.
  Pubmed PMID: 20471443.
• Zhang S, Cubas R, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Virus-like particle vaccine activates conventional B2 cells and promotes B cell differentiation to IgG2a producing plasma cells. " Mol. Immunol.. 2009 Jun ; 46 (10) : 1988-2001.
  Pubmed PMID: 19376580.
• Liao D, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Vascular smooth cell proliferation in perfusion culture of porcine carotid arteries. " Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.. 2008 Aug 8; 372 (4) : 668-73.
  Pubmed PMID: 18515073.
• Cubas R, Zhang S, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Trop2 expression contributes to tumor pathogenesis by activating the ERK MAPK pathway. " Mol. Cancer. 2010 ; 9 : 253.
  Pubmed PMID: 20858281.
• Yang H, Zhang L, Weakley SM, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Transforming growth factor-beta increases the expression of vascular smooth muscle cell Markers in human multi-lineage progenitor cells. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2011 Feb 25; 17 (3) : BR55-61.
  Pubmed PMID: 21358594.
• Lin PH, Bush RL, Yao Q, Lam R, Paladugu R, Zhou W, Chen C, Lumsden AB. " Abdominal aortic surgery in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. " Am. J. Surg.. 2004 Dec ; 188 (6) : 690-7.
  Pubmed PMID: 15619485.
• Li M, Zhang Y, Liu Z, Bharadwaj U, Wang H, Wang X, Zhang S, Liuzzi JP, Chang SM, Cousins RJ, Fisher WE, Brunicardi FC, Logsdon CD, Chen C, Yao Q. " Aberrant expression of zinc transporter ZIP4 (SLC39A4) significantly contributes to human pancreatic cancer pathogenesis and progression. " Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.. 2007 Nov 20; 104 (47) : 18636-41.
  Pubmed PMID: 18003899.
• Zhang R, Yang H, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C. " Acceleration of endothelial-like cell differentiation from CD14+ monocytes in vitro. " Exp. Hematol.. 2005 Dec ; 33 (12) : 1554-63.
  Pubmed PMID: 16338499.
• Lam R, Lin PH, Alankar S, Yao Q, Bush RL, Chen C, Lumsden AB. " Acute limb ischemia secondary to myositis-induced compartment syndrome in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2003 May ; 37 (5) : 1103-5.
  Pubmed PMID: 12756362.
• Mu H, Ohashi R, Yan S, Chai H, Yang H, Lin P, Yao Q, Chen C. " Adipokine resistin promotes in vitro angiogenesis of human endothelial cells. " Cardiovasc. Res.. 2006 Apr 1; 70 (1) : 146-57.
  Pubmed PMID: 16515776.
• Yang H, Zhang R, Mu H, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C. " Adiponectin promotes endothelial cell differentiation from human peripheral CD14+ monocytes in vitro. " J. Cell. Mol. Med.. ; 10 (2) : 459-69.
  Pubmed PMID: 16796811.
• Kougias P, Weakley SM, Yao Q, Lin PH, Chen C. " Arterial baroreceptors in the management of systemic hypertension. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2010 Jan ; 16 (1) : RA1-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 20037502.
• Ohashi R, Mu H, Yao Q, Chen C. " Atherosclerosis: immunopathogenesis and immunotherapy. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2004 Nov ; 10 (11) : RA255-60.
  Pubmed PMID: 15507866.
• Nan B, Yang H, Yan S, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " C-reactive protein decreases expression of thrombomodulin and endothelial protein C receptor in human endothelial cells. " Surgery. 2005 Aug ; 138 (2) : 212-22.
  Pubmed PMID: 16153429.
• Yang H, Nan B, Yan S, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C. " C-reactive protein decreases expression of VEGF receptors and neuropilins and inhibits VEGF165-induced cell proliferation in human endothelial cells. " Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.. 2005 Aug 5; 333 (3) : 1003-10.
  Pubmed PMID: 15975559.
• Zhang R, Becnel L, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " C-reactive protein impairs human CD14+ monocyte-derived dendritic cell differentiation, maturation and function. " Eur. J. Immunol.. 2006 Nov ; 36 (11) : 2993-3006.
  Pubmed PMID: 17051617.
• Chen C, Nan B, Lin P, Yao Q. " C-reactive protein increases plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 expression in human endothelial cells. " Thromb. Res.. 2008 ; 122 (1) : 125-33.
  Pubmed PMID: 17949793.
• Kougias P, Chai H, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Adipocyte-derived cytokine resistin causes endothelial dysfunction of porcine coronary arteries. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2005 Apr ; 41 (4) : 691-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 15874935.
• Sribenja S, Li M, Wongkham S, Wongkham C, Yao Q, Chen C. " Advances in thymosin beta10 research: differential expression, molecular mechanisms, and clinical implications in cancer and other conditions. " Cancer Invest.. 2009 Dec ; 27 (10) : 1016-22.
  Pubmed PMID: 19909017.
• Wang X, Liao D, Bharadwaj U, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C. " C-reactive protein inhibits cholesterol efflux from human macrophage-derived foam cells. " Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol.. 2008 Mar ; 28 (3) : 519-26.
  Pubmed PMID: 18096828.
• Dhadwal AK, Wang X, Annambhotla S, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Capsaicin blocks HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir-induced vascular dysfunction in porcine pulmonary arteries. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2009 Jan ; 15 (1) : BR1-5.
  Pubmed PMID: 19114959.
• Chai H, Yan S, Wang H, Zhang R, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " CD40 ligand increases expression of its receptor CD40 in human coronary artery endothelial cells. " Surgery. 2006 Aug ; 140 (2) : 236-42.
  Pubmed PMID: 16904975.
• Ohashi R, Mu H, Yao Q, Chen C. " Cellular and molecular mechanisms of atherosclerosis with mouse models. " Trends Cardiovasc. Med.. 2004 Jul ; 14 (5) : 187-90.
  Pubmed PMID: 15261890.
• Mu H, Ohashi R, Lin P, Yao Q, Chen C. " Cellular and molecular mechanisms of coronary vessel development. " Vasc Med. 2005 Feb ; 10 (1) : 37-44.
  Pubmed PMID: 15920999.
• Bismuth J, Lin P, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ceramide: a common pathway for atherosclerosis? " Atherosclerosis. 2008 Feb ; 196 (2) : 497-504.
  Pubmed PMID: 17963772.
• Li M, Li W, Kim HJ, Yao Q, Chen C, Fisher WE. " Characterization of somatostatin receptor expression in human pancreatic cancer using real-time RT-PCR. " J. Surg. Res.. 2004 Jun 15; 119 (2) : 130-7.
  Pubmed PMID: 15145694.
• Wu H, Yao Q, Lumsden A, Chen C. " Characterization of two populations of human coronary artery endothelial cells(1). " J. Surg. Res.. 2004 May 1; 118 (1) : 38-44.
  Pubmed PMID: 15093715.
• Lü JM, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Chemical and molecular mechanisms of antioxidants: experimental approaches and model systems. " J. Cell. Mol. Med.. 2010 Apr ; 14 (4) : 840-60.
  Pubmed PMID: 19754673.
• Chen C, Chai H, Wang X, Lin PH, Yao Q. " Chlamydia heat shock protein 60 decreases expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase in human and porcine coronary artery endothelial cells. " Cardiovasc. Res.. 2009 Sep 1; 83 (4) : 768-77.
  Pubmed PMID: 19443423.
• Mussa FF, Chai H, Wang X, Yao Q, Lumsden AB, Chen C. " Chlamydia pneumoniae and vascular disease: an update. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2006 Jun ; 43 (6) : 1301-7.
  Pubmed PMID: 16765261.
• Mu H, Wang X, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Chlorotyrosine promotes human aortic smooth muscle cell migration through increasing superoxide anion production and ERK1/2 activation. " Atherosclerosis. 2008 Nov ; 201 (1) : 67-75.
  Pubmed PMID: 18281051.
• Lin PH, Steinberg JL, Okada T, Zhou W, El Sayed HF, Kougias P, Peden EK, Huynh TT, Yao Q, Chen C. " Chronically impaired endothelial vasoreactivity following oversized endovascular introducer sheath placement in porcine iliac arteries: implications for endovascular therapy. " Vascular. ; 14 (6) : 353-61.
  Pubmed PMID: 17150156.
• Zhou W, Chai H, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Clinical use and molecular mechanisms of action of extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves in cardiovascular diseases. " Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2004 ; 22 (4) : 309-19.
  Pubmed PMID: 15592576.
• Cubas R, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Colorectal cancer: new advances in immunotherapy. " Cancer Biol. Ther.. 2007 Jan ; 6 (1) : 41585.
  Pubmed PMID: 17224640.
• Liao D, Wang X, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen CJ. " Covalent linkage of heparin provides a stable anti-coagulation surface of decellularized porcine arteries. " J. Cell. Mol. Med.. 2009 Aug ; 13 (8) : 2736-43.
  Pubmed PMID: 19040421.
• Chai H, Yan S, Lin P, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Curcumin blocks HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir-induced vascular dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Am. Coll. Surg.. 2005 Jun ; 200 (6) : 820-30.
  Pubmed PMID: 15922191.
• Ramaswami G, Chai H, Yao Q, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Chen C. " Curcumin blocks homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2004 Dec ; 40 (6) : 1216-22.
  Pubmed PMID: 15622377.
• Lü JM, Wang X, Marin-Muller C, Wang H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Current advances in research and clinical applications of PLGA-based nanotechnology. " Expert Rev. Mol. Diagn.. 2009 May ; 9 (4) : 325-41.
  Pubmed PMID: 19435455.
• Marin-Muller C, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Current understanding and potential immunotherapy for HIV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA). " World J Surg. 2009 Apr ; 33 (4) : 653-60.
  Pubmed PMID: 19052810.
• Feurino LW, Fisher WE, Bharadwaj U, Yao Q, Chen C, Li M. " Current update of cytokines in pancreatic cancer: pathogenic mechanisms, clinical indication, and therapeutic values. " Cancer Invest.. 2006 Nov ; 24 (7) : 696-703.
  Pubmed PMID: 17118780.
• Mu H, Chai H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Current update on HIV-associated vascular disease and endothelial dysfunction. " World J Surg. 2007 Apr ; 31 (4) : 632-43.
  Pubmed PMID: 17372667.
• Cevallos M, Riha GM, Wang X, Yang H, Yan S, Li M, Chai H, Yao Q, Chen C. " Cyclic strain induces expression of specific smooth muscle cell markers in human endothelial cells. " Differentiation. 2006 Dec ; 74 (41527) : 552-61.
  Pubmed PMID: 17177852.
• Riha GM, Wang X, Wang H, Chai H, Mu H, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Cyclic strain induces vascular smooth muscle cell differentiation from murine embryonic mesenchymal progenitor cells. " Surgery. 2007 Mar ; 141 (3) : 394-402.
  Pubmed PMID: 17349852.
• Obchoei S, Weakley SM, Wongkham S, Wongkham C, Sawanyawisuth K, Yao Q, Chen C. " Cyclophilin A enhances cell proliferation and tumor growth of liver fluke-associated cholangiocarcinoma. " Mol. Cancer. 2011 ; 10 : 102.
  Pubmed PMID: 21871105.
• Li M, Zhai Q, Bharadwaj U, Wang H, Li F, Fisher WE, Chen C, Yao Q. " Cyclophilin A is overexpressed in human pancreatic cancer cells and stimulates cell proliferation through CD147. " Cancer. 2006 May 15; 106 (10) : 2284-94.
  Pubmed PMID: 16604531.
• Obchoei S, Wongkhan S, Wongkham C, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C. " Cyclophilin A: potential functions and therapeutic target for human cancer. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2009 Nov ; 15 (11) : RA221-32.
  Pubmed PMID: 19865066.
• Wang X, Lin P, Yao Q, Chen C. " Development of small-diameter vascular grafts. " World J Surg. 2007 Apr ; 31 (4) : 682-9.
  Pubmed PMID: 17345123.
• Wu H, Riha GM, Yang H, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C. " Differentiation and proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells from canine peripheral blood mononuclear cells. " J. Surg. Res.. 2005 Jun 15; 126 (2) : 193-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 15919419.
• Li M, Zhang Y, Bharadwaj U, Zhai QJ, Ahern CH, Fisher WE, Brunicardi FC, Logsdon CD, Chen C, Yao Q. " Down-regulation of ZIP4 by RNA interference inhibits pancreatic cancer growth and increases the survival of nude mice with pancreatic cancer xenografts. " Clin. Cancer Res.. 2009 Oct 1; 15 (19) : 5993-6001.
  Pubmed PMID: 19755388.
• Li M, Wang H, Li F, Fisher WE, Chen C, Yao Q. " Effect of cyclophilin A on gene expression in human pancreatic cancer cells. " Am. J. Surg.. 2005 Nov ; 190 (5) : 739-45.
  Pubmed PMID: 16226951.
• Safaya R, Chai H, Kougias P, Lin P, Lumsden A, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effect of lysophosphatidylcholine on vasomotor functions of porcine coronary arteries. " J. Surg. Res.. 2005 Jun 15; 126 (2) : 182-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 15919417.
• Chai H, Yang H, Yan S, Li M, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effects of 5 HIV protease inhibitors on vasomotor function and superoxide anion production in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Acquir. Immune Defic. Syndr.. 2005 Sep 1; 40 (1) : 41617.
  Pubmed PMID: 16123675.
• Kougias P, Chai H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Lumsden AB, Chen C. " Effects of adipocyte-derived cytokines on endothelial functions: implication of vascular disease. " J. Surg. Res.. 2005 Jun 1; 126 (1) : 121-9.
  Pubmed PMID: 15916985.
• Yang H, Li M, Chai H, Yan S, Lin P, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effects of cyclophilin A on cell proliferation and gene expressions in human vascular smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells. " J. Surg. Res.. 2005 Feb ; 123 (2) : 312-9.
  Pubmed PMID: 15680395.
• Bharadwaj U, Zhang R, Yang H, Li M, Doan LX, Chen C, Yao Q. " Effects of cyclophilin A on myeloblastic cell line KG-1 derived dendritic like cells (DLC) through p38 MAP kinase activation. " J. Surg. Res.. 2005 Jul 1; 127 (1) : 29-38.
  Pubmed PMID: 15964302.
• Fu W, Chai H, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effects of HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir on vasomotor function and endothelial nitric oxide synthase expression. " J. Acquir. Immune Defic. Syndr.. 2005 Jun 1; 39 (2) : 152-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 15905730.
• Ohashi R, Yan S, Mu H, Chai H, Yao Q, Lin PH, Chen C. " Effects of homocysteine and ginsenoside Rb1 on endothelial proliferation and superoxide anion production. " J. Surg. Res.. 2006 Jun 15; 133 (2) : 89-94.
  Pubmed PMID: 16271366.
• Yan S, Chai H, Wang H, Yang H, Nan B, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effects of lysophosphatidylcholine on monolayer cell permeability of human coronary artery endothelial cells. " Surgery. 2005 Sep ; 138 (3) : 464-73.
  Pubmed PMID: 16213900.
• Zhang R, Bharadwaj U, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Effects of pentoxifylline on differentiation, maturation, and function of human CD14+ monocyte-derived dendritic cells. " J. Immunother.. 2007 Jan ; 30 (1) : 89-95.
  Pubmed PMID: 17198087.
• Cox MW, Fu W, Chai H, Paladugu R, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effects of progesterone and estrogen on endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Surg. Res.. 2005 Mar ; 124 (1) : 104-11.
  Pubmed PMID: 15734487.
• Nan B, Lin P, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Effects of TNF-alpha and curcumin on the expression of thrombomodulin and endothelial protein C receptor in human endothelial cells. " Thromb. Res.. 2005 ; 115 (5) : 417-26.
  Pubmed PMID: 15733976.
• Bharadwaj U, Li M, Zhang R, Chen C, Yao Q. " Elevated interleukin-6 and G-CSF in human pancreatic cancer cell conditioned medium suppress dendritic cell differentiation and activation. " Cancer Res.. 2007 Jun 1; 67 (11) : 5479-88.
  Pubmed PMID: 17545630.
• Jamaluddin MS, Wang X, Wang H, Rafael C, Yao Q, Chen C. " Eotaxin increases monolayer permeability of human coronary artery endothelial cells. " Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol.. 2009 Dec ; 29 (12) : 2146-52.
  Pubmed PMID: 19778943.
• Spencer TA, Chai H, Fu W, Ramaswami G, Cox MW, Conklin BS, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Estrogen blocks homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries(1,2). " J. Surg. Res.. 2004 May 1; 118 (1) : 83-90.
  Pubmed PMID: 15093721.
• Lin PH, Bush RL, Yao Q, Lumsden AB, Chen C. " Evaluation of platelet deposition and neointimal hyperplasia of heparin-coated small-caliber ePTFE grafts in a canine femoral artery bypass model. " J. Surg. Res.. 2004 May 1; 118 (1) : 45-52.
  Pubmed PMID: 15093716.
• Weakley SM, Wang H, Yao Q, Chen C. " Expression and function of a large non-coding RNA gene XIST in human cancer. " World J Surg. 2011 Aug ; 35 (8) : 1751-6.
  Pubmed PMID: 21212949.
• Yang H, Li M, Chai H, Yan S, Zhang R, Yao Q, Chen C. " Expression and regulation of neuropilins and VEGF receptors by TNF-alpha in human endothelial cells. " J. Surg. Res.. 2004 Dec ; 122 (2) : 249-55.
  Pubmed PMID: 15555625.
• Wang H, Li M, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Fluid shear stress regulates the expression of TGF-beta1 and its signaling molecules in mouse embryo mesenchymal progenitor cells. " J. Surg. Res.. 2008 Dec ; 150 (2) : 266-70.
  Pubmed PMID: 18547588.
• Rodriguez JA, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C, Fisher WE. " Gene overexpression in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: diagnostic and therapeutic implications. " World J Surg. 2005 Mar ; 29 (3) : 297-305.
  Pubmed PMID: 15696394.
• Zhang Y, Chen AY, Li M, Chen C, Yao Q. " Ginkgo biloba extract kaempferol inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells. " J. Surg. Res.. 2008 Jul ; 148 (1) : 17-23.
  Pubmed PMID: 18570926.
• Lü JM, Yan S, Jamaluddin S, Weakley SM, Liang Z, Siwak EB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ginkgolic acid inhibits HIV protease activity and HIV infection in vitro. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2012 Aug 1; 18 (8) : BR293-298.
  Pubmed PMID: 22847190.
• Zhou W, Chai H, Courson A, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ginkgolide A attenuates homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2006 Oct ; 44 (4) : 853-62.
  Pubmed PMID: 17012008.
• Weakley SM, Wang X, Mu H, Lü J, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ginkgolide a-gold nanoparticles inhibit vascular smooth muscle proliferation and migration in vitro and reduce neointimal hyperplasia in a mouse model. " J. Surg. Res.. 2011 Nov ; 171 (1) : 31-9.
  Pubmed PMID: 21571322.
• Lü JM, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ginseng compounds: an update on their molecular mechanisms and medical applications. " Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2009 Jul ; 7 (3) : 293-302.
  Pubmed PMID: 19601854.
• Zhou W, Chai H, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ginsenoside Rb1 blocks homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2005 May ; 41 (5) : 861-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 15886672.
• Lü JM, Weakley SM, Yang Z, Hu M, Yao Q, Chen C. " Ginsenoside rb1 directly scavenges hydroxyl radical and hypochlorous Acid. " Curr. Pharm. Des.. 2012 ; 18 (38) : 6339-47.
  Pubmed PMID: 22974003.
• Hedayati N, Annambhotla S, Jiang J, Wang X, Chai H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Growth hormone-releasing peptide ghrelin inhibits homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries and human endothelial cells. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2009 Jan ; 49 (1) : 199-207.
  Pubmed PMID: 19028051.
• Bechara C, Chai H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Growth related oncogene-alpha (GRO-alpha): roles in atherosclerosis, angiogenesis and other inflammatory conditions. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2007 Jun ; 13 (6) : RA87-90.
  Pubmed PMID: 17534244.
• Bechara C, Wang X, Chai H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Growth-related oncogene-alpha induces endothelial dysfunction through oxidative stress and downregulation of eNOS in porcine coronary arteries. " Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol.. 2007 Nov ; 293 (5) : H3088-95.
  Pubmed PMID: 17873023.
• Wang X, Liao D, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Highly active antiretroviral therapy drugs inhibit in vitro cholesterol efflux from human macrophage-derived foam cells. " Lab. Invest.. 2009 Dec ; 89 (12) : 1355-63.
  Pubmed PMID: 19770838.
• Jiang J, Fu W, Wang X, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " HIV gp120 induces endothelial dysfunction in tumour necrosis factor-{alpha}-activated porcine and human endothelial cells. " Cardiovasc. Res.. 2010 Jul 15; 87 (2) : 366-74.
  Pubmed PMID: 20083573.
• Duffy P, Wang X, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " HIV Nef protein causes endothelial dysfunction in porcine pulmonary arteries and human pulmonary artery endothelial cells. " J. Surg. Res.. 2009 Oct ; 156 (2) : 257-64.
  Pubmed PMID: 19540523.
• Conklin BS, Fu W, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir decreases endothelium-dependent vasorelaxation and increases superoxide in porcine arteries. " Cardiovasc. Res.. 2004 Jul 1; 63 (1) : 168-75.
  Pubmed PMID: 15194474.
• Chen C, Lu XH, Yan S, Chai H, Yao Q. " HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir increases endothelial monolayer permeability. " Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.. 2005 Sep 30; 335 (3) : 874-82.
  Pubmed PMID: 16105660.
• Paladugu R, Fu W, Conklin BS, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Hiv Tat protein causes endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries. " J. Vasc. Surg.. 2003 Sep ; 38 (3) : 549-55; discuss.
  Pubmed PMID: 12947275.
• Wang X, Mu H, Chai H, Liao D, Yao Q, Chen C. " Human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitor ritonavir inhibits cholesterol efflux from human macrophage-derived foam cells. " Am. J. Pathol.. 2007 Jul ; 171 (1) : 304-14.
  Pubmed PMID: 17591975.
• Liao D, Wang X, Li M, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Human protein S inhibits the uptake of AcLDL and expression of SR-A through Mer receptor tyrosine kinase in human macrophages. " Blood. 2009 Jan 1; 113 (1) : 165-74.
  Pubmed PMID: 18922854.
• Chen C, Jamaluddin MS, Yan S, Sheikh-Hamad D, Yao Q. " Human stanniocalcin-1 blocks TNF-alpha-induced monolayer permeability in human coronary artery endothelial cells. " Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol.. 2008 May ; 28 (5) : 906-12.
  Pubmed PMID: 18309109.
• Li M, Zhang Y, Feurino LW, Wang H, Fisher WE, Brunicardi FC, Chen C, Yao Q. " Interleukin-8 increases vascular endothelial growth factor and neuropilin expression and stimulates ERK activation in human pancreatic cancer. " Cancer Sci.. 2008 Apr ; 99 (4) : 733-7.
  Pubmed PMID: 18307536.
• Yao Q, Vuong V, Li M, Compans RW. " Intranasal immunization with SIV virus-like particles (VLPs) elicits systemic and mucosal immunity. " Vaccine. 2002 Jun 7; 20 (19) : 2537-45.
  Pubmed PMID: 12057610.
• Wang XP, Yazawa K, Templeton NS, Yang J, Liu S, Li Z, Li M, Yao Q, Chen C, Brunicardi FC. " Intravenous delivery of liposome-mediated nonviral DNA is less toxic than intraperitoneal delivery in mice. " World J Surg. 2005 Mar ; 29 (3) : 339-43.
  Pubmed PMID: 15706434.
• Bismuth J, Chai H, Lin PH, Yao Q, Chen C. " Lactosylceramide causes endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries and human coronary artery endothelial cells. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2009 Sep ; 15 (9) : BR270-4.
  Pubmed PMID: 19721395.
• Mu H, Wang X, Wang H, Lin P, Yao Q, Chen C. " Lactosylceramide promotes cell migration and proliferation through activation of ERK1/2 in human aortic smooth muscle cells. " Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. Physiol.. 2009 Jul ; 297 (1) : H400-8.
  Pubmed PMID: 19465542.
• Naoum JJ, Chai H, Lin PH, Lumsden AB, Yao Q, Chen C. " Lymphotoxin-alpha and cardiovascular disease: clinical association and pathogenic mechanisms. " Med. Sci. Monit.. 2006 Jul ; 12 (7) : RA121-4.
  Pubmed PMID: 16810143.
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