Publications

Articles

Ward, A.*, Liu, J.*, Feng, Z., and Xu, X.Z.S. (2008) Light-sensitive neurons and channels mediate phototaxis in C. elegans.
Nature Neuroscience 11, 916-622 . PubMed Link

Hsu, A.L.*, Feng, Z.*, Hsieh, M.Y., and Xu, X.Z.S. (2008) Identification by machine vision of the rate of motor activity decline as a lifespan predictor in C. elegans. Neurobiology of Aging [Epub ahead of print]. PubMed Link

Feng, Z.*, Li, W.*, Ward, A., Piggott, B.J., Larkspur, E., Sternberg, P.W., and Xu, X.Z.S. (2006) A C. elegans model of nicotine-dependent behavior: regulation by TRP-family channels. Cell 127, 621-633. PubMed Link

Li, W., Feng, Z., Sternberg, P.W., and Xu, X.Z.S. (2006) A C. elegans stretch receptor neuron revealed by a mechanosensitive TRP channel homologue. Nature 440, 684-687. PubMed Link

Xu, X.Z.S., and Barr, M.M. (2006) TRP channels functioning in mating and fertilization. In “TRP ion channel function in sensory transduction and cellular signaling cascades” Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. p257-270 (book chapter)

Xu, X.Z.S., & Sternberg, P.W. (2003) A C. elegans sperm TRP protein required for sperm-egg interactions during fertilization. Cell 114, 285-297. PubMed Link

Xu, X.Z.S., Moebius, F., Gill, D.L., & Montell, C. (2001) Regulation of melastatin, a TRP-related protein, through interaction with a cytoplasmic isoform. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98, 10692-10697. PubMed Link

Xu, X.Z.S., Chien, F., Butler, A., Salkoff, L., & Montell, C. (2000) TRP gamma, a Drosophila TRP-related subunit, forms a regulated cation channel with TRPL. Neuron 26, 647-657. PubMed Link

Wes, P.D.*, Xu, X.Z.S.*, Li, H.S., Chien, F., Doberstein, S.K., & Montell, C. (1999) Termination of phototransduction requires binding of the NINAC myosin III and the PDZ protein INAD. Nature Neuroscience 2, 447-453. PubMed Link

Li, H.S., Xu, X.Z.S., & Montell, C. (1999) Activation of a TRPC3-dependent cation current through the neurotrophin BDNF. Neuron 24, 261-273. PubMed Link

Xu, X.Z.S., Wes, P.D., Chen, H., Li, H.S., Yu, M.J., Morgen, S., Liu, Y., & Montell, C. (1998) Retinal targets for calmodulin include proteins implicated in synaptic transmission. J. Biol. Chem. 273, 31297-31307. PubMed Link

Xu, X.Z.S., Choudhury, A., Li, X. L., & Montell, C. (1998) Coordination of an array of signaling proteins through homo- and heteromeric interactions between PDZ domains and target proteins. J. Cell Biol. 142, 545-555. PubMed Link

Xu, X.Z.S.*, Li, H.S.*, Guggino, W.B., & Montell, C. (1997) Coassembly of TRP and TRPL produces a distinct store-operated conductance. Cell 89, 1155-1164. PubMed Link

*co-first authors