Xiang Lv

Xiang Lv


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

Representative Publications

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21 October 2024 in Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
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Journal Article
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YZyongfu Zhu
yongfu Zhu
PZPengcheng Zhang
Pengcheng Zhang
XHXingxing Huo
Xingxing Huo
YLYi Ling
Yi Ling
XLXiang Lv
Xiang Lv
HSHang Song
Hang Song
The apelin receptor (APJ) is a key player in tumour angiogenesis, but its role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unclear. This study aims to elucidate the function of the apelin/APJ pathway in HCC using a multi‐omics approach and identify potential therapeutic biomarkers. Differentially expressed genes related to the apelin/APJ axis were identified from bulk transcriptomics to reveal HCC‐associated disparities. Single‐cell and spatial transcriptomics were used to localize and analyse the function of these genes. Machine learning models were constructed to predict outcomes based on apelin/APJ expression, and experimental validation was conducted to explore the pathway's impact on HCC angiogenesis. Single cell analysis revealed an overexpression of APJ/Aplin in the endothelium. The stemness of endothelial cell (EC) with high apelin/APJ was enhanced, as well as the expression of TGFb, oxidative stresses and PI3K/AKT pathway genes. Spatial transcriptomics confirmed that EC populations with high APJ scores were enriched within the tumour. Machine learning models showed high prognostic accuracy. High APJ expression was linked to worse outcomes (p = 0.001), and AUC values were high (1 year, 3 year, 5 year) (0.95, 0.97, 0.98). Immune suppression and non‐responsiveness of immune therapy were also seen in high‐risk groups. The experimental validation showed that silencing apelin reduced angiogenesis (p < 0.05), endothelial proliferation, decreased expression of ANG2, KLF2, VEGFA and lower ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Apelin may serve as a potential therapeutic target in HCC, given its role in promoting tumour angiogenesis and poor patient outcomes.

2 April 2026 in Discover Oncology
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Journal Article
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YFYuan Fang
Yuan Fang
SZSufang Zhang
Sufang Zhang
YZYongfu Zhu
Yongfu Zhu
RXRongzhong Xu
Rongzhong Xu
ZFZhihong Fang
Zhihong Fang
XLXiang Lv
Xiang Lv