Youbai Chen

Dr. Youbai Chen


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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 November 2023 in Exploration
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JYJing Yang
Jing Yang
YHYuping He
Yuping He
MZMeng Zhang
Meng Zhang
CLChenglin Liang
Chenglin Liang
TLTongtong Li
Tongtong Li
LHLin Hou
Lin Hou
The cyclic guanosine monophosphate‐adenosine monophosphate synthase (cGAS)/stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signalling pathway has been a promising target for anticancer immunity, but rationally activating and enhancing this pathway in tumour cells is critical. Herein, a glutathione sensitive ZnFe2O4‐based nanosystem is developed to programmatically initiate and enhance the STING signalling pathway in tumour cells. The prepared ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles were coated with cancer cell membrane (CCM), which enabled the nanosystem target tumour cells. In tumour cells, ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles could be disintegrated by responding to high level glutathione, and the released Fe3+ generated reactive oxygen species to induce the DNA leakage into the cytoplasm to stimulate cGAS. Then Zn2+ promoted cGAS‐DNA phase separation to intensify the cGAS enzymatic activity. In addition, the low dose encapsulation of paclitaxel (PTX) acting as an antimitotic agent (ZnFe2O4‐PTX@CCM) ensured the sustained activation of cGAS/STING pathway. The in vitro and in vivo results confirmed that ZnFe2O4‐PTX@CCM elevated the cGAS/STING activity, promoted dendritic cell maturation, increased cytotoxic T lymphocyte and natural killer cells infiltration, eventually inhibiting the tumour progress and postoperative recurrence. This study provided feasible references on constructing STING activation nanosystem for tumour immunotherapy.

5 April 2021 in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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ZNZehao Niu
Zehao Niu
KZKexue Zhang
Kexue Zhang
WYWende Yao
Wende Yao
YLYan Li
Yan Li
WJWeiqian Jiang
Weiqian Jiang
YHYan Han
Yan Han

28 June 2022 in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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YCYoubai Chen
Youbai Chen
DCDongsheng Chen
Dongsheng Chen
YWYuting Wang
Yuting Wang
YHYan Han
Yan Han

10 May 2023 in Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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XLXinyan LYU
Xinyan LYU
JYJunjie Yu
Junjie Yu
LZLiping Zhang
Liping Zhang
YZYun Zhao
Yun Zhao
Zijie QiuZijie Qiu
Zijie Qiu
Ben Zhong TangBen Zhong Tang
Ben Zhong Tang
To improve the precision of cancer treatment, maximize therapeutic effects, and minimize mortality, AIEgen-based synergistic therapies combining imaging technologies, phototherapy, and other therapies will be introduced and perspected in this review.

23 September 2021 in Small
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HCHao Chen
Hao Chen
YWYushu Wang
Yushu Wang
YLYulin Liu
Yulin Liu
LTLin Tang
Lin Tang
QMQingchun Mu
Qingchun Mu
Chaoyong LiuChaoyong Liu
Chaoyong Liu

25 April 2025 in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
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JCJialing Cheng
Jialing Cheng
ZCZhiyang Chen
Zhiyang Chen
DLDemin Lin
Demin Lin
YYYanfang Yang
Yanfang Yang
YBYanjing Bai
Yanjing Bai
YLYuling Liu
Yuling Liu
An ideal dermal filler should integrate filling, repair, and anti-aging effects, with immediate tissue augmentation, slow degradation, and progressive stimulation of collagen regeneration. However, commonly used hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels, while effective for rapid filling, suffer from limited duration of support, weak cell adhesion, and an inability to promote collagen regeneration. Silk fibroin (SF), a natural protein from silkworm cocoons, is known for its excellent cell adhesion and collagen-stimulating abilities. However, its limited gelation capability restricts its potential application as a standalone injectable hydrogel. Based on a complementary strategy, this study combines the rapid gelling properties of HA with the collagen regenerative properties of SF to create a co-crosslinked HA-SF hydrogel. The composite hydrogel merges HA's rapid filling effect with SF's strong tissue adhesion and collagen-stimulating abilities. The formulation, physicochemical properties, degradation, biocompatibility, and filling effects of the HA-SF hydrogel were systematically investigated. HA-SF hydrogel exhibits excellent mechanical properties and ensures long-term support while maintaining injectability. Interestingly, after intradermal injection in the UVB-induced photoaging model, HA-SF hydrogel not only enhances hydrogel–cell interaction but also continues to stimulate collagen regeneration, especially type III collagen. This dual action achieves the biological effects of repair and anti-aging while maintaining the filling effect. Proteomic analysis confirms that repair and anti-aging effects are enhanced by the regulation of skin fibroblasts and modulation of amino acid and lipid metabolism. This composite hydrogel holds strong promise for clinical applications, offering a safer, long-lasting, and more natural injectable filler that combines filling, repair, and anti-aging into one system.