Dr

Kong-Nan Zhao

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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)

41 - 60 of 78 works

2013

Journal Article

Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling as a therapeutic target for cervical cancer

Wu, Jianghong, Chen, Chen and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2013). Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling as a therapeutic target for cervical cancer. Current Cancer Drug Targets, 13 (2), 143-156. doi: 10.2174/1568009611313020004

Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling as a therapeutic target for cervical cancer

2013

Conference Publication

Characterisation of novel Australian snake venom toxins as potential therapeutic agents

St Pierre, Liam, Masci, Paul, Zhao, Kong-Nan, De Jersey, John and Lavin, Martin (2013). Characterisation of novel Australian snake venom toxins as potential therapeutic agents. 49th Congress of the European-Societies-of-Toxicology (EUROTOX), Interlaken, Switzerland, 01 - 04 September 2013. Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland: Elsevier Ireland Ltd. doi: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2013.05.449

Characterisation of novel Australian snake venom toxins as potential therapeutic agents

2013

Journal Article

Estrogen-induced cholestasis: Pathogenesis and therapeutic implications

Chen, Jiezhong, Zhao, Kong-Nan and Liu, Guang Bin (2013). Estrogen-induced cholestasis: Pathogenesis and therapeutic implications. Hepato-Gastroenterology, 60 (126), 1289-1296.

Estrogen-induced cholestasis: Pathogenesis and therapeutic implications

2013

Journal Article

Obesity-associated endometrial and cervical cancers

Gu, Wenyi, Chen, Chen and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2013). Obesity-associated endometrial and cervical cancers. Frontiers in Bioscience, 5 (1) E600, 109-118. doi: 10.2741/e600

Obesity-associated endometrial and cervical cancers

2012

Journal Article

TNF-alpha promotes IFN-gamma-induced CD40 expression and antigen process in Myb-transformed hematological cells

Gu, Wenyi, Chen, Jeizhong, Yang, Lei and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2012). TNF-alpha promotes IFN-gamma-induced CD40 expression and antigen process in Myb-transformed hematological cells. The Scientific World Journal, 2012 621969, 621969.1-621969.11. doi: 10.1100/2012/621969

TNF-alpha promotes IFN-gamma-induced CD40 expression and antigen process in Myb-transformed hematological cells

2012

Journal Article

The possible mechanisms for β-glucans to prevent atherosclerotic lesions

Gislette, Tiphaine, Zhao, Kong-Nan, Gu, Wenyi and Chen, Jiezhong (2012). The possible mechanisms for β-glucans to prevent atherosclerotic lesions. Current Bioactive Compounds, 8 (2), 146-150. doi: 10.2174/157340712801784796

The possible mechanisms for β-glucans to prevent atherosclerotic lesions

2011

Journal Article

Disruption of Spectrin-Like Cytoskeleton in Differentiating Keratinocytes by PKC delta Activation Is Associated with Phosphorylated Adducin

Zhao, Kong-Nan, Masci, Paul P and Lavin, Martin F (2011). Disruption of Spectrin-Like Cytoskeleton in Differentiating Keratinocytes by PKC delta Activation Is Associated with Phosphorylated Adducin. Plos One, 6 (12) e28267, e28267- 1-e28267-18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0028267

Disruption of Spectrin-Like Cytoskeleton in Differentiating Keratinocytes by PKC delta Activation Is Associated with Phosphorylated Adducin

2011

Journal Article

Codon usage roles in human papillomavirus

Zhao, Kong-Nan and Chen, Jiezhong (2011). Codon usage roles in human papillomavirus. Reviews in Medical Virology, 21 (6), 397-411. doi: 10.1002/rmv.707

Codon usage roles in human papillomavirus

2011

Journal Article

The role of PI3K/Akt pathway in beta-glucan-induced dendritic cell maturation

Chen, Jiezhong, Gu, Wenyi and Zhao, Kongnan (2011). The role of PI3K/Akt pathway in beta-glucan-induced dendritic cell maturation. International Immunopharmacology, 11 (4), 529-529. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2011.01.027

The role of PI3K/Akt pathway in beta-glucan-induced dendritic cell maturation

2011

Journal Article

Prediction of conserved microRNAs from skin and mucosal human papillomaviruses

Gu, Wenyi, An, Jiyuan, Ye, Ping, Zhao, KongNan and Antonsson, Annika (2011). Prediction of conserved microRNAs from skin and mucosal human papillomaviruses. Archives of Virology, 156 (7), 1161-1171. doi: 10.1007/s00705-011-0974-3

Prediction of conserved microRNAs from skin and mucosal human papillomaviruses

2011

Conference Publication

Mathematical modelling and molecular mechanism of pharmacologic ascorbate-induced cytotoxicity in cancer cells

Chen, C., Zhao, K. N., Masci, P., Linnane, A. W. and Vitetta, L. (2011). Mathematical modelling and molecular mechanism of pharmacologic ascorbate-induced cytotoxicity in cancer cells. International Conference on the Science of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare, Sydney, Australia, 13-15 May 2011. Sydney, Australia:

Mathematical modelling and molecular mechanism of pharmacologic ascorbate-induced cytotoxicity in cancer cells

2010

Journal Article

Translational comparison of HPV58 long and short L1 mRNAs in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) cell-free system

Wang, Xiao, Liu, Juan, Zhao, Wei Ming and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2010). Translational comparison of HPV58 long and short L1 mRNAs in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) cell-free system. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 110 (1), 58-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2010.01.011

Translational comparison of HPV58 long and short L1 mRNAs in yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) cell-free system

2010

Journal Article

Expression of papillomavirus L1 proteins regulated by authentic gene codon usage is favoured in G2/M-like cells in differentiating keratinocytes

Ding, Jianmin, Doorbar, John, Li, Bo, Zhou, Fang, Gu, Wenyi, Zhao, Liang, Saunders, Nicholas A., Frazer, Ian H. and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2010). Expression of papillomavirus L1 proteins regulated by authentic gene codon usage is favoured in G2/M-like cells in differentiating keratinocytes. Virology, 399 (1), 46-58. doi: 10.1016/j.virol.2009.12.021

Expression of papillomavirus L1 proteins regulated by authentic gene codon usage is favoured in G2/M-like cells in differentiating keratinocytes

2010

Conference Publication

The in vitro and in vivo effects of pharmacologic doses of ascorbate on cancer

Chen, C. F., Zhao, K. N., Linnane, A. W., Masci, P. and Vitetta, L. (2010). The in vitro and in vivo effects of pharmacologic doses of ascorbate on cancer. 16th International Integrative Medicine Conference, Coolum, QLD, Australia, 3-5 September 2010.

The in vitro and in vivo effects of pharmacologic doses of ascorbate on cancer

2009

Journal Article

Expression of HPV 58 Long and Short L1 Capsid Proteins in Primary Mouse Keratinocyte Cultures

Wang, Xiao, Liu, Juan, Zhao, Wei Ming and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2009). Expression of HPV 58 Long and Short L1 Capsid Proteins in Primary Mouse Keratinocyte Cultures. Protein and Peptide Letters, 16 (1), 65-74. doi: 10.2174/092986609787049402

Expression of HPV 58 Long and Short L1 Capsid Proteins in Primary Mouse Keratinocyte Cultures

2008

Journal Article

Up-regulated expression of Sp1 protein coincident with a viral protein in human and mouse differentiating keratinocytes may act as a cell differentiation marker

Li, Bo, Wang, Xiao, Zhou, Fang, Saunders, Nicholas A., Frazer, Ian H. and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2008). Up-regulated expression of Sp1 protein coincident with a viral protein in human and mouse differentiating keratinocytes may act as a cell differentiation marker. Differentiation, 76 (10), 1068-1080. doi: 10.1111/j.1432-0436.2008.00300.x

Up-regulated expression of Sp1 protein coincident with a viral protein in human and mouse differentiating keratinocytes may act as a cell differentiation marker

2007

Journal Article

Differential expression of papillomavirus L1 proteins encoded by authentic and codon modified L1 genes in methylcellulose-treated mouse keratinocytes

Wang, Xiao, Li, Bo and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2007). Differential expression of papillomavirus L1 proteins encoded by authentic and codon modified L1 genes in methylcellulose-treated mouse keratinocytes. Virology Journal, 4 (1) 127, 127.1-127.6. doi: 10.1186/1743-422X-4-127

Differential expression of papillomavirus L1 proteins encoded by authentic and codon modified L1 genes in methylcellulose-treated mouse keratinocytes

2007

Journal Article

Generalized substitution of isoencoding codons shortens the duration of papillomavirus L1 protein expression in transiently gene-transfected keratinocytes due to cell differentiation

Gu, Wenyi, Ding, Jianmin M., Wang, Xiao, de Kluyver, Rachel L., Saunders, Nicholas A., Frazer, Ian H. and Zhao, Kong-Nan (2007). Generalized substitution of isoencoding codons shortens the duration of papillomavirus L1 protein expression in transiently gene-transfected keratinocytes due to cell differentiation. Nucleic Acids Research, 35 (14), 4820-4832. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkm496

Generalized substitution of isoencoding codons shortens the duration of papillomavirus L1 protein expression in transiently gene-transfected keratinocytes due to cell differentiation

2007

Journal Article

Calcium enhances mouse keratinocyte differentiation in vitro to differentially regulate expression of papillomavirus authentic and codon modified L1 genes

Fang, N. X., Gu, W., Ding, J., Saunders, N. A., Frazer, I. H. and Zhao, K. N. (2007). Calcium enhances mouse keratinocyte differentiation in vitro to differentially regulate expression of papillomavirus authentic and codon modified L1 genes. Virology, 365 (1), 187-197. doi: 10.1016/j.virol.2007.03.038

Calcium enhances mouse keratinocyte differentiation in vitro to differentially regulate expression of papillomavirus authentic and codon modified L1 genes

2007

Journal Article

Comprehensive analysis of prokaryotic mechanosensation genes: Their characteristics in codon usage

Chen, R., Yan, H., Zhao, K., Martinac, B. and Liu, G. B. (2007). Comprehensive analysis of prokaryotic mechanosensation genes: Their characteristics in codon usage. DNA Sequence, 18 (4), 269-278. doi: 10.1080/10425170601136564

Comprehensive analysis of prokaryotic mechanosensation genes: Their characteristics in codon usage

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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