Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Fangfang Zhuo"
- Fangfang Zhuo's research primarily focuses on the interplay between natural compounds and signaling pathways in cancer treatment, neuroprotection, and metabolic disorders, as evidenced by recent studies on Uncaria rhynchophylla for Parkinson's disease and lycorine's effects on colorectal cancer cells.
- Zhuo has employed innovative methodologies such as target fishing, photoaffinity labeling, and thermal proteome profiling to uncover cellular mechanisms of action for compounds like Kaixin San and protopanaxadiol, highlighting their therapeutic potentials.
- The findings emphasize the crucial role of chemical genetics and novel molecular interactions in advancing targeted therapies, as seen in studies addressing osteoblast differentiation and the degradation of key transcription factors linked to cancer progression.