Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Zhilei Cong"
- Zhilei Cong's recent research primarily focuses on the role of exosomes and specific molecular mechanisms in vascular biology, particularly concerning pulmonary fibrosis and ischemic diseases.
- A significant finding is the inhibitory effect of exosomal miR-218 from mesenchymal stem cells on endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic approach for pulmonary fibrosis.
- Cong has also explored the impact of β-arrestin 2 in endothelial progenitor cell function and its implications for post-ischemic neovascularization, as well as the role of heat shock protein 90 in fibroblast phenotypic transitions in vascular remodeling.
