Dr

Kong-Nan Zhao

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Availability

Dr Kong-Nan Zhao is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biological Sciences Genetics Medical microbiology

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma, Zhejiang University
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, Zhejiang University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University

Search Professor Kong-Nan Zhao’s works on UQ eSpace

78 works between 1998 and 2024
All (78) Journal Article (72) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (3) Other Outputs (1)

21 - 40 of 78 works

2017

Journal Article

Evaluation of the greiner bio-one serum separator BCA fast clot tube

Dimeski, Goce, Johnston, Julie, Masci, Paul P., Zhao, Kong-Nan and Brown, Nigel (2017). Evaluation of the greiner bio-one serum separator BCA fast clot tube. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, 55 (8), 1135-1141. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2016-0806

Evaluation of the greiner bio-one serum separator BCA fast clot tube

2017

Journal Article

Dr. Jian Zhou: the great inventor of cervical cancer vaccine

Zhao, Kong-Nan, Zhang, Lifang and Qu, Jia (2017). Dr. Jian Zhou: the great inventor of cervical cancer vaccine. Protein and Cell, 8 (2), 79-82. doi: 10.1007/s13238-016-0358-2

Dr. Jian Zhou: the great inventor of cervical cancer vaccine

2017

Journal Article

Molecular approaches target to immunotherapy for HPV-associated cancers

Zhang, Lifang, Zhou, Fang and Zhao, K.-N. (2017). Molecular approaches target to immunotherapy for HPV-associated cancers. Current Cancer Drug Targets, 17 (6), 512-521. doi: 10.2174/1568009616666161216094701

Molecular approaches target to immunotherapy for HPV-associated cancers

2017

Journal Article

Virus, oncolytic virus and human prostate cancer

Liu, Guang Bin, Zhao, Liang, Zhang, Lifang and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2017). Virus, oncolytic virus and human prostate cancer. Current Cancer Drug Targets, 17 (6), 522-533. doi: 10.2174/1568009616666161216095308

Virus, oncolytic virus and human prostate cancer

2016

Journal Article

Characterization and structural analysis of a potent anticoagulant phospholipase A2 from Pseudechis australis snake venom

Du, Qianyun Sharon, Trabi, Manuela, Richards, Renee Stirling, Mirtschin, Peter, Madaras, Frank, Nouwens, Amanda, Zhao, Kong-Nan, De Jersey, John, Lavin, Martin F., Guddat, Luke W. and Masci, Paul P. (2016). Characterization and structural analysis of a potent anticoagulant phospholipase A2 from Pseudechis australis snake venom. Toxicon, 111, 37-49. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2015.12.017

Characterization and structural analysis of a potent anticoagulant phospholipase A2 from Pseudechis australis snake venom

2015

Journal Article

TGFβ isoforms and receptors mRNA expression in breast tumours: Prognostic value and clinical implications

Chen, Chenfeng, Zhao, Kong-Nan, Masci, Paul P., Lakhani, Sunil R., Antonsson, Annika, Simpson, Peter T. and Vitetta, Luis (2015). TGFβ isoforms and receptors mRNA expression in breast tumours: Prognostic value and clinical implications. BMC Cancer, 15 (1010) 1010, 1010. doi: 10.1186/s12885-015-1993-3

TGFβ isoforms and receptors mRNA expression in breast tumours: Prognostic value and clinical implications

2015

Journal Article

HPV-p53-miR-34a axis in HPV-associated cancers

Chen, Jiezhong and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2015). HPV-p53-miR-34a axis in HPV-associated cancers. Annals of Translational Medicine, 3 (21) 331, 331. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2015.09.39

HPV-p53-miR-34a axis in HPV-associated cancers

2015

Journal Article

Association of human papillomavirus with Fanconi anemia promotes carcinogenesis in Fanconi anemia patients

Liu, Guang Bin, Chen, Jiezhong, Wu, Zhan He and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2015). Association of human papillomavirus with Fanconi anemia promotes carcinogenesis in Fanconi anemia patients. Reviews in Medical Virology, 25 (6), 345-353. doi: 10.1002/rmv.1834

Association of human papillomavirus with Fanconi anemia promotes carcinogenesis in Fanconi anemia patients

2015

Journal Article

The role of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling pathway in human cancers induced by infection with human papillomaviruses

Zhang, Lifang, Wu, Jianhong, Ling, Ming Tat, Zhao, Liang and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2015). The role of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling pathway in human cancers induced by infection with human papillomaviruses. Molecular Cancer, 14 (1) 87, 87. doi: 10.1186/s12943-015-0361-x

The role of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling pathway in human cancers induced by infection with human papillomaviruses

2015

Journal Article

β-Adducin siRNA disruption of the spectrin-based cytoskeleton in differentiating keratinocytes prevented by calcium acting through calmodulin/epidermal growth factor receptor/cadherin pathway

Wu, Jianghong, Masci, Paul P., Chen, Chenfeng, Chen, Jiezhong, Lavin, Martin F. and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2015). β-Adducin siRNA disruption of the spectrin-based cytoskeleton in differentiating keratinocytes prevented by calcium acting through calmodulin/epidermal growth factor receptor/cadherin pathway. Cellular Signalling, 27 (1), 15-25. doi: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2014.10.001

β-Adducin siRNA disruption of the spectrin-based cytoskeleton in differentiating keratinocytes prevented by calcium acting through calmodulin/epidermal growth factor receptor/cadherin pathway

2014

Journal Article

Signalling pathways in anti-cancer drug resistance

Chen, Chen, Chen, Jiezhong and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2014). Signalling pathways in anti-cancer drug resistance. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 21 (26), 3007-3008. doi: 10.2174/092986732126140804160443

Signalling pathways in anti-cancer drug resistance

2014

Journal Article

Four major factors regulate phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling pathway in cancers induced by infection of human papillomaviruses

Wu, Jianghong, Chen, Jiezhong, Zhang, Lifang, Masci, Paul P. and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2014). Four major factors regulate phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling pathway in cancers induced by infection of human papillomaviruses. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 21 (26), 3057-3069. doi: 10.2174/0929867321666140414101528

Four major factors regulate phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling pathway in cancers induced by infection of human papillomaviruses

2014

Journal Article

Activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and dual inhibitors of PI3K and mTOR in endometrial cancer

Chen, Jiezhong, Zhao, Kong-Nan, Li, Rui, Shao, Renfu and Chen, Chen (2014). Activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and dual inhibitors of PI3K and mTOR in endometrial cancer. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 21 (26), 3070-3080. doi: 10.2174/0929867321666140414095605

Activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and dual inhibitors of PI3K and mTOR in endometrial cancer

2014

Journal Article

A multi-epitope vaccine based on Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein induces specific immunity in mice

Tu, Jianxin, Hou, Bailong, Wang, Bingbing, Lin, Xiaoyun, Gong, Wenci, Dong, Haiyan, Zhu, Shanli, Chen, Shao, Xue, Xiangyang, Zhao, Kong-Nan and Zhang, Lifang (2014). A multi-epitope vaccine based on Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein induces specific immunity in mice. Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica, 46 (5), 401-408. doi: 10.1093/abbs/gmu016

A multi-epitope vaccine based on Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein induces specific immunity in mice

2014

Journal Article

The role of CYP3A4 in the biotransformation of bile acids and therapeutic implication for cholestasis

Chen, Jiezhong, Zhao, Kong-Nan and Chen, Chen (2014). The role of CYP3A4 in the biotransformation of bile acids and therapeutic implication for cholestasis. Annals of Translational Medicine, 2 (1) 7, 7-7. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2013.03.02

The role of CYP3A4 in the biotransformation of bile acids and therapeutic implication for cholestasis

2014

Book Chapter

An optimized yeast cell-free lysate system for in vitro translation of human virus mRNA

Wang, Xiao, Zhao, Liang and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2014). An optimized yeast cell-free lysate system for in vitro translation of human virus mRNA. Cell-free protein synthesis: methods and protocols. (pp. 219-230) edited by Kirill Alexandrov and Wayne A. Johnston. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-62703-782-2_14

An optimized yeast cell-free lysate system for in vitro translation of human virus mRNA

2014

Book Chapter

In vitro translation of papillomavirus authentic and codon-modified L1 capsid gene mRNAs in mouse keratinocyte cell-free lysate

Zhao, Kong-Nan (2014). In vitro translation of papillomavirus authentic and codon-modified L1 capsid gene mRNAs in mouse keratinocyte cell-free lysate. Cell-free protein synthesis: methods and protocols. (pp. 205-218) edited by Kirill Alexandrov and Wayne A. Johnston. New York, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-62703-782-2_13

In vitro translation of papillomavirus authentic and codon-modified L1 capsid gene mRNAs in mouse keratinocyte cell-free lysate

2013

Journal Article

Human papillomavirus 16-encoded E7 protein inhibits IFN-gamma-mediated MHC class I antigen presentation and CTL-induced lysis by blocking IRF-1 expression in mouse keratinocytes

Zhou, Fang, Chen, JieZhong and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2013). Human papillomavirus 16-encoded E7 protein inhibits IFN-gamma-mediated MHC class I antigen presentation and CTL-induced lysis by blocking IRF-1 expression in mouse keratinocytes. Journal of General Virology, 94 (Pt. 11), 2504-2514. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.054486-0

Human papillomavirus 16-encoded E7 protein inhibits IFN-gamma-mediated MHC class I antigen presentation and CTL-induced lysis by blocking IRF-1 expression in mouse keratinocytes

2013

Journal Article

FTO gene, obesity and colon cancer: from epidemiological evidence to laboratory studies

Chen, Jiezhong, Yang, Jian and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2013). FTO gene, obesity and colon cancer: from epidemiological evidence to laboratory studies. Translational Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2 (4), 194-203. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2224-4778.2013.10.02

FTO gene, obesity and colon cancer: from epidemiological evidence to laboratory studies

2013

Journal Article

Calcium prevents retinoic acid-induced disruption of the spectrin-based cytoskeleton in keratinocytes through the Src/PI3K-p85 alpha/AKT/PKC delta/beta-adducin pathways

Zhao, Kong-Nan, Masci, Paul P., Chen, Jiezhong and Lavin, Martin F. (2013). Calcium prevents retinoic acid-induced disruption of the spectrin-based cytoskeleton in keratinocytes through the Src/PI3K-p85 alpha/AKT/PKC delta/beta-adducin pathways. Cell Calcium, 54 (3), 151-162. doi: 10.1016/j.ceca.2013.05.009

Calcium prevents retinoic acid-induced disruption of the spectrin-based cytoskeleton in keratinocytes through the Src/PI3K-p85 alpha/AKT/PKC delta/beta-adducin pathways

Past funding

  • 2012
    Tandem fluorescent and phase-contrast imaging of live cells in real time for application to cancer cell biology, developmental biology, respiratory biology, wound healing investigation and cellular to
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Molecular mechanisms of regulatory expression of human papillomavirus L1 genes in keratinocytes
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Matching between codon usage and tRNA abundance determines the expression of targeting genes in mammalian cells.
    NHMRC Career Development Award
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Using Yeast Model To Study The Functional Roles Of Three Early Genes In The Life Cycle Of Bovine Papillomavirus Type 1
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    How does tRNA correlate with codon usage to regulate the expression of papillomavirus late genes?
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2002
    tRNA abundance and gene expression in mammalian cells.
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Interaction between papillomavirus and tubulin: a mechanism of virus translocation?
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Study of papillomavirus DNA encapsidation and formation of infectious virions
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Study of papillomavirus DNA encapsidation and formation of infectious virions
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Study of the Viral DNA Encapsidation by Papillomavirus capsid
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Viral DNA encapsulation by the papillomavirus capsid
    Cancer Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998
    DNA encapsidation by papillomavirus capsid proteins
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Study of Papillomavirus DNA Package
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant

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Supervision history

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