[PDF][PDF] Receptor binding and complex structures of human ACE2 to spike RBD from omicron and delta SARS-CoV-2

…, M Tian, L Fu, Y Gao, X Zhao, K Liu, J Qi, GF Gao… - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues worldwide with many
variants arising, some of which are variants of concern (VOCs). A recent VOC, omicron (B.1.1.529)…

[HTML][HTML] Omicron SARS-CoV-2 mutations stabilize spike up-RBD conformation and lead to a non-RBM-binding monoclonal antibody escape

…, P Han, C Bai, P Han, A Zheng, L Fu, Y Gao… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Omicron SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly spreading worldwide. To delineate the impact of emerging
mutations on spike’s properties, we performed systematic structural analyses on apo …

[PDF][PDF] The architecture of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 with postfusion spikes revealed by cryo-EM and cryo-ET

C Liu, L Mendonça, Y Yang, Y Gao, C Shen, J Liu, T Ni… - Structure, 2020 - cell.com
The ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) resulted from the
outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in December 2019. Currently, multiple efforts are being made to …

[HTML][HTML] An E2-E3 pair contributes to seed size control in grain crops

…, Z Zhao, X Liu, Y Sui, D Zhang, H Zhi, Y Gao… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate grain yield is important for improving
agricultural productivity. Protein ubiquitination controls various aspects of plant growth but …

[HTML][HTML] Pangenome analysis reveals genomic variations associated with domestication traits in broomcorn millet

…, Y Wang, Q He, W Chen, Y Liao, W Zhang, Y Gao… - Nature Genetics, 2023 - nature.com
Broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is an orphan crop with the potential to improve cereal
production and quality, and ensure food security. Here we present the genetic variations, …

Viral architecture of SARS-CoV-2 with post-fusion spike revealed by Cryo-EM

C Liu, Y Yang, Y Gao, C Shen, B Ju, C Liu, X Tang… - BioRxiv, 2020 - biorxiv.org
Since December 2019, the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread from
Wuhan, China to the world, it has caused more than 87,000 diagnosed cases and more than …

[HTML][HTML] Cryo-EM structures of ClC-2 chloride channel reveal the blocking mechanism of its specific inhibitor AK-42

…, L Sun, X Zhang, Z Zhang, J Lu, Y Gao… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
ClC-2 transports chloride ions across plasma membranes and plays critical roles in cellular
homeostasis. Its dysfunction is involved in diseases including leukodystrophy and primary …

[HTML][HTML] Architecture of the baculovirus nucleocapsid revealed by cryo-EM

X Jia, Y Gao, Y Huang, L Sun, S Li, H Li… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Baculovirus Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) has been widely
used as a bioinsecticide and a protein expression vector. Despite their importance, very …

[HTML][HTML] Directed natural evolution generates a next-generation oncolytic virus with a high potency and safety profile

…, D Song, R Shen, Z Liu, X Jia, Q Zhang, Y Gao… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Oncolytic viruses (OVs) represent a type of encouraging multi-mechanistic drug for the
treatment of cancer. However, attenuation of virulence, which is generally required for the …

[HTML][HTML] Biparatopic antibody BA7208/7125 effectively neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron BA. 1-BA. 5

Y Wang, A Yan, D Song, C Dong, M Rao, Y Gao, R Qi… - Cell Discovery, 2023 - nature.com
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have demonstrated extensive evasion from monoclonal
antibodies (mAbs) developed for clinical use, which raises an urgent need to develop new …