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Heping Cao (PhD)
Commodity Utilization Research
Research Plant Physiologist

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Projects
Development of Novel Cottonseed Products and Processes
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438713

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Genome assembly and resequencing shed light on evolution, population selection, and sex identification in Vernicia montana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Dong, X., Zhang, X., Cao, J., Liu, M., Zhou, X., Long, H., Cao, H., Lin, H., Zhang, L. 2024. Genome assembly and resequencing shed light on evolution, population selection, and sex identification in Vernicia montana. Horticulture Research. 11(7). Article uhae141. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhae141.
Improvement of the solubility of protein isolate from glandless cottonseed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Pelitire, S.M., He, Z., Cheng, H.N., Klasson, K.T. 2024. Improvement of the solubility of protein isolate from glandless cottonseed. ACS Food Science and Technology. 4(5):1121-1129. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00692.
Lipopolysaccharide regulation of antiinflammatory tristetraprolin family and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in mouse macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2024. Lipopolysaccharide regulation of antiinflammatory tristetraprolin family and proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in mouse macrophages. BMC Research Notes. 17. Article 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-024-06743-6.
Potential of increasing cottonseed value through cottonseed bioactive materials for nutrition and health - (Proceedings)
Cao, H. 2024. Potential of increasing cottonseed value through cottonseed bioactive materials for nutrition and health. In: Proceedings of 2024 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-5, 2024, Fort Worth, Texas. p. 554-561.
Editorial: woody oil crops: key trait formation and regulation Reprint Icon - (Other)
WCao, H., Gong, W., Rong, J., Yuan, D. 2023. Editorial: Woody oil crops: key trait formation and regulation. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1328990.
Potential of increasing cottonseed value through cottonseed bioactive materials for nutrition and health - (Abstract Only)
Bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharides regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2023. Bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharides regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells. BMC Research Notes. 16. Article 216. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06506-9.
Improvement of the solubility of glandless cottonseed protein isolate for fortified beverage applications - (Abstract Only)
Selection of qPCR reference gene for human colon cancer cells in cottonseed bioactive research - (Abstract Only)
Editorial for the special issue on plant polyphenols in the immune and inflammatory responses Reprint Icon - (Other)
Cao, H. 2023. Editorial for the special issue on plant polyphenols in the immune and inflammatory responses. Biomolecules. 13(5): Article 814. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13050814.
Plant polyphenol gossypol induced cell death and its association with gene expression in mouse macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2023. Plant polyphenol gossypol induced cell death and its association with gene expression in mouse macrophages. Biomolecules. 13(4). Article 624. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13040624.
Bioactivity of cottonseed-derived materials for nutrition and health - (Proceedings)
Cao H., and Sethumadhavan K., 2023. Bioactivity of cottonseed-derived materials for nutrition and health. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 35-46.
Characterization of the solubility of proteins from glandless cottonseeds - (Proceedings)
Cao H., Sethumadhavan, K., and Pelitire. S.M., 2023. Characterization of protein solubility from glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 10-12, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 47-52.
Characterization of protein solubility from glandless cottonseed - (Abstract Only)
Bioactivity of cottonseed-derived materials for nutrition and health - (Abstract Only)
Identification of Bcl2 as a stably expressed qPCR reference gene for human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol and bioactive extracts and bacteria-derived lipopolysaccharides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2022. Identification of Bcl2 as a stably expressed qPCR reference gene for human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol and bioactive extracts and bacteria-derived lipopolysaccharides. Molecules. 27(7560):1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27217560.
Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharide - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharide. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE204820
Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/query/acc.cgi?acc=GSE204818.
Bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharides regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)
Cottonseed kernel extracts downregulate proinflammatory cytokine gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Abstract Only)
Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in mouse macrophages treated with cottonseed-derived gossypol. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. GSE203027.
Survey of cottonseed extracts on gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Proceedings)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2022. Survey of cottonseed extracts on gene expression in human colon cancer cells. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-6, 2022, San Antonio, Texas. p. 478-491.
The hepatoprotective effects of plant-based foods based on the “gut–liver axis”: A prospective review Reprint Icon - (Literature Review)
Hu, Q., Liao, W., Zhang, Z., Shi, S., Hou, S., Ji, N., Zhang, X., Zhang, Q., Liao, Y., Li, L., Zhu, Z., Chen, Y., Chen, J., Yu, F., Yang, Q., Xiao, H., Fu, C., Du, H., Wang, Q., Cao, H., Xiao, H., Li, R. 2022. The hepatoprotective effects of plant-based foods based on the “gut–liver axis”: A prospective review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 2064423. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2064423.
Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with LPS - (Database / Dataset)
Cao, H. 2022. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis of gene expression in human colon cancer cells treated with LPS. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. GSE200980.
Gossypol effects on mammalian cell growth and gene expression - (Abstract Only)
Cottonseed extracts regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Wu, X., Zeng, X., Zhang, L. 2022. Cottonseed extracts regulate gene expression in human colon cancer cells. Scientific Reports. 12:1039. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05030-3.
Survey of cottonseed extracts on gene expression in mammalian cells - (Abstract Only)
The red flower wintersweet genome provides insights into the evolution of magnoliids and the molecular mechanism for tepal color development Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Z., Li, W., Li, Y., Liu, M., Cao, H., Provart, N., Ding, X., Sun, M., Tang, Z., Yue, C., Cao, Y., Yuan, D., Zhang, L. 2021. The red flower wintersweet genome provides insights into the evolution of magnoliids and the molecular mechanism for tepal color development. The Plant Journal. 108(6):1662-1678. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15533.
Cottonseed-derived gossypol and ethanol extracts differentially regulate cell viability and VEGF gene expression in mouse macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Wu, X., Zeng, X. 2021. Cottonseed-derived gossypol and ethanol extracts differentially regulate cell viability and VEGF gene expression in mouse macrophages. Scientific Reports. 11:15700. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95248-4.
Evidence for glandless cottonseed kernel extract down-regulating gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)
Gossypol: friend or foe for human nutrition and health? - (Abstract Only)
Cottonseed extracts regulate cell viability and gene expression in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)
Gossypol decreased cell viability and down-regulated the expression of a number of genes in human colon cancer cells - (Abstract Only)
Gossypol decreased cell viability and down-regulated the expression of a number of genes in human colon cancer cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Cao, F., Wang, T.T.Y. 2021. Gossypol decreased cell viability and down-regulated the expression of a number of genes in human colon cancer cells. Scientific Reports. 11:5922. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84970-8.
Flower biology and ontogeny of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Liu, M., Dong, X., Cao, H., Wu, Y., Shang, H., Huang, H., Zhang, L. 2020. Flower biology and ontogeny of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.). Trees. 34(6). pg 1363-1381. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-020-02041-3.
Evaluation of coordinated development of forestry management efficiency and forest ecological security: a spatiotemporal empirical study based on China's provinces Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, N., Qin, F., Zhai, Y., Cao, H., Zhang, R., Cao, F. 2020. Evaluation of coordinated development of forestry management efficiency and forest ecological security: a spatiotemporal empirical study based on China's provinces. Journal of Cleaner Production. 260(121042): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121042.
Cottonseed bioactive compounds and peptides - (Proceedings)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2020. Cottonseed bioactive compounds and peptides. Proceedings of 2020 Beltwide Cotton Conferences. p. 270-281.
Regulation of cell viability and anti-inflammatory tristetraprolin family gene expression in mouse macrophages by cottonseed extracts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2020. Regulation of cell viability and anti-inflammatory tristetraprolin family gene expression in mouse macrophages by cottonseed extracts. Scientific Reports. 10:775. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-57584-9.
Gossypol but not cottonseed extracts or lipopolysaccharides stimulates HuR gene expression in mouse cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. 2019. Gossypol but not cottonseed extracts or lipopolysaccharides stimulates HuR gene expression in mouse cells. Journal of Functional Foods. 59:25-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2019.05.022.
Physiological responses of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) saplings to different red, white, and blue light-emitting diodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, Y., Zhang, F., Zeng, Y., Zhang, L., Tan, X., Cao, H., Li, Z. 2019. Physiological responses of tung tree (Vernicia fordii) saplings to different red, white, and blue light-emitting diodes. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology. 22:569-577.
Tung tree (Vernicia fordii) genome provides a resource for understanding genome evolution and improved oil production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Liu, M., Long, H., Dong, W., Pasha, A., Esteban, E., Li, W., Yang, X., Li, Z., Song, A., Ran, D., Zhao, G., Zeng, Y., Chen, H., Zou, M., Li, J., Liang, F., Xie, M., Hu, J., Wang, D., Cao, H., Provart, N.J., Zhang, L., Tan, X. 2020. Tung tree (Vernicia fordii) genome provides a resource for understanding genome evolution and improved oil production. Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics. 17(6):558-575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gpb.2019.03.006.
Bioactive compounds from glanded and glandless cottonseed - (Proceedings)
Cao, H. 2019. Bioactive compounds from glanded and glandless cottonseed. In: Proceedings of the 2019 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 8-10, 2019, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 559-571.
Cinnamon polyphenol extract and insulin regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse adipocytes and macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Li, K., Boue, S.M., Anderson, R.A. 2019. Cinnamon polyphenol extract and insulin regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse adipocytes and macrophages. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 74(1):115-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-018-0709-7.
Identification of the major diacylglycerol acyltransferase mRNA in mouse adipocytes and macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2018. Identification of the major diacylglycerol acyltransferase mRNA in mouse adipocytes and macrophages. BMC Biochemistry. 19(11):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12858-018-0103-y.
Boosting C16 fatty acid biosynthesis of Escherichia coli, yeast and tobacco by tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) beta-hydroxyacyl-acyl carrier protein dehydratase gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, M., Long, H., Li, W., Shi, M., Cao, H., Zhang, L., Tan, X. 2019. Boosting C16 fatty acid biosynthesis of Escherichia coli, yeast and tobacco by tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) beta-hydroxyacyl-acyl carrier protein dehydratase gene. Industrial Crops and Products. 127:46-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.10.067.
Cyclopropane fatty acid biosynthesis in plants: phylogenetic and biochemical analysis of Litchi Kennedy pathway and acyl editing cycle genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Kuhn, D., Chen, T., Cao, H., Freeman, B., Mason, C. 2018. Cyclopropane fatty acid biosynthesis in plants: phylogenetic and biochemical analysis of Litchi Kennedy pathway and acyl editing cycle genes. Plant Cell Reports. 37(11):1571-1583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-018-2329-y.
Isolation of cottonseed extracts that affect human cancer cell growth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Bland, J.M. 2018. Isolation of cottonseed extracts that affect human cancer cell growth. Scientific Reports. 8:10458. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-28773-4.
A comparison of the transcriptomes between diploid and autotetraploid Paulownia fortunei under salt stress Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Z., Zhao, Z., Fan, G., Dong, Y., Deng, M., Xu, E., Zhai, X., Cao, H. 2019. A comparison of the transcriptomes between diploid and autotetraploid Paulownia fortunei under salt stress. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants. 25(1):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12298-018-0578-4.
Protein profiling of water and alkali soluble cottonseed protein isolates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, D., Cao, H. 2018. Protein profiling of water and alkali soluble cottonseed protein isolates. Scientific Reports. 8:9036. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-27671-z.
Cottonseed extracts and gossypol regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K. Cottonseed extracts and gossypol regulate diacylglycerol acyltransferase gene expression in mouse macrophages. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66(24):6022-6030. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b01240
Hormonal regulation of floret closure of rice (Oryza sativa) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Zeng, X., Cao, H. 2018. Hormonal regulation of floret closure of rice (Oryza sativa). PLOS ONE. 13(6). Article e0198828. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0198828.
Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of phytohormone biosyntheis and signaling genes in the flowers of Chinese chinquapin (Castanea henryi) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Yuan, D., Tian, X., Zhu, Z., Liu, M., Cao, H. 2017. Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of phytohormone biosyntheis and signaling genes in the flowers of Chinese chinquapin (Castanea henryi). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 65(47):10332-10349.
Effects of cooking methods on starch and sugar composition of sweetpotato storage roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, S., Lu, G., Cao, H. 2017. Effects of cooking methods on starch and sugar composition of sweetpotato storage roots. PLoS One. 12(8):e0182604.
The complete chloroplast genome sequence of tung tree (Vernicia fordii): Organization and phylogenetic relationships with other angiosperms Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Z., Long, H., Zhang, L., Liu, Z., Cao, H., Shi, M., Tan, X. 2017. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of tung tree (Vernicia fordii): Organization and phylogenetic relationships with other angiosperms. Scientific Reports. 7(1):1869. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-02076-6.
Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production as influenced by total lipid content during growth and development of cottonseed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Ford, G., Sethumadhavan, K., Carter Wientjes, C., Bland, J., Cao, H., Bhatnagar, D. 2016. Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production as influenced by total lipid content during growth and development of cottonseed. Journal of Crop Improvement. 31(1):91-99. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2016.1263811.
Identification of an Mg2+-independent soluble phosphatidate phosphatase in cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Rajasekaran, K. 2016. Identification of an Mg2+-independent soluble phosphatidate phosphatase in cottonseed (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Advances in Biological Chemistry. 6(6):169-179.
Antidiabetic potential of purple and red rice (Oryza sativa L.) bran extracts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boue, S.M., Daigle, K.W., Chen, M.H., Cao, H., Heiman, M.L. 2016. Antidiabetic potential of purple and red rice (Oryza sativa L.) bran extracts. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(26):5345-5353. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.6b01909.
Characterization of glycolytic pathway genes using RNA-Seq in developing kernels of Eucommia ulmoides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, Y., Zhang, L., Fu, J., Li, F., Wang, L., Tan, X., Mo, W., Cao, H. 2016. Characterization of glycolytic pathway genes using RNA-Seq in developing kernels of Eucommia ulmoides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(18):3712-3731. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5b05918.
Development and analysis of a highly flexible multi-gene expression system for metabolic engineering in Arabidopsis seeds and other plant tissues Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Mason, C., Gilbert, M., Cao, H., Li, X., Cahoon, E., Dyer, J. 2015. Development and analysis of a highly flexible multi-gene expression system for metabolic engineering in Arabidopsis seeds and other plant tissues. Plant Molecular Biology. 89(1-2):113-126.
Genome-wide analysis of oleosin gene family in 22 tree species: An accelerator for metabolic engineering of biofuel crops and agrigenomics industrial applications? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H. 2015. Genome-wide analysis of oleosin gene family in 22 tree species: An accelerator for metabolic engineering of biofuel crops and agrigenomics industrial applications? Omics - A Journal Of Integrative Biology. 19(9):521-541.
Transcriptomic identification and expression of starch and sucrose metabolism genes in the seeds of chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Lin, Q., Feng, Y., Fan, X., Zou, F., Yuan, D., Zeng, X., Cao, H. 2014. Transcriptomic identification and expression of starch and sucrose metabolism genes in the seeds of chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 63(3):929-942. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf505247d.
Molecular cloning and expression profile of ß-ketoacyl-acp synthase gene from tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Long, H., Tan, X., Yan, F., Zhang, L., Li, Z., Cao, H. 2015. Molecular cloning and expression profile of ß-ketoacyl-acp synthase gene from tung tree (Vernicia fordii Hemsl.). Genetika. 47(1):143-159.
Identification and expression of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase genes and their relations to oil content in developing seeds of tea oil tree (Camellia oleifera) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, Y., Tan, X., Zhang, L., Jiang, N., Cao, H. 2014. Identification and expression of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase genes and their relations to oil content in developing seeds of tea oil tree (Camellia oleifera). PLoS One. 9(9):e107422. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107422.
Characterization of a soluble phosphatidic acid phosphatase in bitter melon (Momordica charantia) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Sethumadhavan, K., Grimm, C.C., Ullah, H.J. 2014. Characterization of a soluble phosphatidic acid phosphatase in bitter melon (Momordica charantia). PLoS One. 9(9):e106403.
Fatty acid profile and Unigene-derived simple sequence repeat markers in tung tree (Vernicia fordii) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Jia, B., Tan, X., Thammina, C.S., Long, H., Liu, M., Wen, S., Song, X., Cao, H. 2014. Fatty acid profile and Unigene-derived simple sequence repeat markers in tung tree (Vernicia fordii). PLoS One. 9(8):e105298. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105298.
Identification of a major phosphopeptide in human tristetraprolin by phosphopeptide mapping and mass spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Deterding, L.J., Blackshear, P.J. 2014. Identification of a major phosphopeptide in human tristetraprolin by phosphopeptide mapping and mass spectrometry. PLoS One. 9(7):1-13.
Intrinsic fluorescence excitation-emission matrix spectral features of cottonseed protein fractions and the effects of denaturants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Uchimiya, M., Cao, H. 2014. Intrinsic fluorescence excitation-emission matrix spectral features of cottonseed protein fractions and the effects of denaturants. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 91(9):1489–1497.
Identification, classification and differential expression of oleosin genes in tung tree (Vernicia fordii) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Zhang, L., Tan, X., Long, H., Shockey, J.M. 2014. Identification, classification and differential expression of oleosin genes in tung tree (Vernicia fordii). PLoS One. 9(2):e88409.
Effects of vigorous blending on yield and quality of protein isolates extracted from cottonseed and soy flours - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Cao, H., Cheng, H.N., Zou, H., Hunt, J.F. 2013. Effects of vigorous blending on yield and quality of protein isolates extracted from cottonseed and soy flours. Modern Applied Science. 7(10):79-88.
Developmental regulation of diacylglycerol acyltransferase family gene expression in tung tree tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Shockey, J.M., Klasson, K.T., Chapital, D.C., Mason, C.B., Scheffler, B.E. 2013. Developmental regulation of diacylglycerol acyltransferase family gene expression in tung tree tissues. PLoS ONE 8(10):e76946. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0076946.
A transcript profiling approach reveals an abscisic acid-specific glycosyltransferase (UGT73C14) induced in developing fiber of Ligon lintless-2 mutant of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbert, M.K., Bland, J.M., Shockey, J.M., Cao, H., Hinchliffe, D.J., Fang, D.D., Naoumkina, M.A. 2013. A transcript profiling approach reveals an abscisic acid-specific glycosyltransferase (UGT73C14) induced in developing fiber of Ligon lintless-2 mutant of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). PLoS One. 8(9):e75268.
A transcript profiling approach reveals an abscisic acid-specific glycosyltransferase (UGT73C14) induced in developing fiber of Ligon lintless-2 mutant of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbert, M.K., Bland, J.M., Shockey, J.M., Cao, H., Hinchliffe, D.J., Fang, D.D., Naoumkina, M.A. 2013. A transcript profiling approach reveals an abscisic acid-specific glycosyltransferase (UGT73C14) induced in developing fiber of Ligon lintless-2 mutant of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). PLoS One. 8(9):e75268.
Sequence analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferases - (Book / Chapter)
Cao, H., Cao, N.L. 2015. Sequence analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferases. In: Rao, A.R., Govil, J.N., editors. Biotechnology, Volume 6, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Houston, TX:Studium Press LLC. p. 71-104.
Quantitative PCR for glucose transporter and tristetraprolin family gene expression in cultured mouse adipocytes and macrophages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Cao, F., Rousselle, A.M., Anderson, R.A. 2013. Quantitative PCR for glucose transporter and tristetraprolin family gene expression in cultured mouse adipocytes and macrophages. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animal. 49:759–770.
Characterization of reference gene expression in tung tree (Vernicia fordii) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Cao, F., Klasson, K.T. 2013. Characterization of reference gene expression in tung tree (Vernicia fordii). Industrial Crops and Products. 50:248-255.
Mutant tristetraprolin: a potent inhibitor of malignant glioma cell growth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suswam, E.A., Shacka, J.J., Walker, K., Lu, L., Li, X., Si, Y., Zhang, X., Zheng, L., Nabors, L.B., Cao, H., King, P.H. 2013. Mutant tristetraprolin: a potent inhibitor of malignant glioma cell growth. Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 113(2):195-205.
Molecular properties of the class III subfamily of acyl-coenyzme A binding proteins from tung tree (Vernicia fordii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pastor, S., Sethumadhavan, K., Ullah, A.H., Gidda, S., Cao, H., Mason, C., Chapital, D., Scheffler, B., Mullen, R., Dyer, J., Shockey, J. 2013. Molecular properties of the class III subfamily of acyl-coenyzme A binding proteins from tung tree (Vernicia fordii). Plant Science. 203-204:79-88.
Expression and purification of diacylglycerol acyltransferases - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of TaqMan and SYBR Green qPCR methods for quantitative gene expression in tung tree tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Shockey, J.M. 2012. Comparison of TaqMan and SYBR Green qPCR methods for quantitative gene expression in tung tree tissues. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(50):12296-12303.
Glyceollins, soy isoflavone phytoalexins, improve oral glucose disposal by stimulating glucose uptake Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boue, S.M., Isakova, I.A., Burow, M.E., Cao, H., Bhatnagar, D., Sarver, J.G., Shinde, K.V., Erhardt, P.W., Heiman, M.L. 2012. Glyceollins, soy isoflavone phytoalexins, improve oral glucose disposal by stimulating glucose uptake. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(25):6376-6382. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf301057d.
Expression and purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Chapital, D.C., Howard Jr, O.D., Deterding, L.J., Mason, C.B., Shockey, J.M., Klasson, K.T. 2012. Expression and purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 96(3):711-727.
Expression and purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Chapital, D.C., Howard Jr, O.D., Deterding, L.J., Mason, C.B., Shockey, J.M., Klasson, K.T. 2012. Expression and purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 96(3):711-727.
Structure-function analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferase sequences from 70 organisms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, Heping. 2011. Structure-function analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferase sequences from 70 organisms. BMC Research Notes. 4:249 (24 pages).
Expression of a lipid-inducible, self-regulating form of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase LIP2 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shockey, J., Chapital, D., Gidda, S., Mason, C., Davis, G., Klasson, K.T., Cao, H., Mullen, R., Dyer, J. 2011. Expression of a lipid-inducible, self-regulating form of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase LIP2 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 92(6):1207-1217.
Expression of tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 in E. coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Chapital, D.C., Shockey, J.M., Klasson, K.T. 2011. Expression of tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 in E. coli. BMC Biotechnology. 11:73 (13 pages).
Bioengineering recombinant diacylglycerol acyltransferases - (Book / Chapter)
Cao, H. 2011. Bioengineering recombinant diacylglycerol acyltransferases. In: Carpi, A., editor. Progress in molecular and environmental bioengineering-from analysis and modeling to technology applications. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech Open Access Publisher. p. 467-482.
Bioengineering recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferases - (Abstract Only)
Cao, Heping, Chapital, Dorselyn C., Howard, Jr., O.D., Shockey, Jay M., Klasson, K. Thomas. 2011. Bioengineering recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferases (abstract). Presented at the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Annual Meeting and Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 24-28. http://sim.confex.com/sim/2011/webprogram/Paper19213.html.
Structure-function analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferase sequences from tung tree and 82 other Organisms - (Abstract Only)
Cao, Heping. 2011. Structure-function analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferase sequences from tung tree and 82 other organisms (abstract). Presented at the 2011 American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 6-10. http://abstracts.aspb.org/pb2011/public/P02/P02042.html
Structure-function analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferase sequences for metabolic engineering and drug discovery - (Abstract Only)
Cao, Heping. 2011. Structure-function analysis of diacylglycerol acyltransferase sequences for metabolic engineering and drug discovery (abstract). Presented at the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Annual Meeting and Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 24-28. http://sim.confex.com/sim/2011/webprogram/Paper19779.html.
Expression and purification of membrane protein diacylglycerol acyltransferase - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H. 2011. Expression and purification of membrane protein diacylglycerol acyltransferase (abstract). Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Protein Engineering Summit 2011. p. 8.
Expression and purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 - (Abstract Only)
Howard, O., Chapital, D.C., Shockey, J.M., Cao, H. 2011. Expression and purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 (abstract). Southern Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists. p. 5.
Purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferases from E. coli - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Chapital, D.C., Howard Jr, O.D., Jiang, X., Shockey, J.M., Klasson, K.T. 2011. Purification of recombinant tung tree diacylglycerol acyltransferases from E. coli (abstract). Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 25:765.8.
Cinnamon polyphenol extract regulates tristetraprolin and related gene expression in mouse adipocytes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Anderson, R.A. 2011. Cinnamon polyphenol extract regulates tristetraprolin and related gene expression in mouse adipocytes. Journal of Agricultural Food & Chemistry. 59(6):2739-2744.
Recombinant protein production technology - (Review Article)
Cao, H. 2010. Recombinant protein production technology. Acta Agriculturae Universitatis Jiangxiensis (Natural Sciences Edition). 32(5):1018-1031.
Expression of tung seed diacylglycerol acyltransferases (DGAT) in E. coli and yeast - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Chapital, D.C., Mason, C.B., Shockey, J.M., Klasson, K.T. 2010. Expression of tung seed diacylglycerol acyltransferases (DGAT) in E. coli and yeast (abstract). Plant Biology 2010, July 31-August 4, Montreal, Canada.
Improving recombinant protein purification yield - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H. 2010. Improving recombinant protein purification yield (abstract). BIT Life Sciences' PepCon-2010 Conference, March 21-23, Beijing, China. p. 207.
Cinnamon and immune actions: potential role in Tristetraprolin-Mediated inflamatory diseases - (Book / Chapter)
Cao, H. 2010. Cinnamon and immune actions: Potential role in tristetraprolinmediated inflammatory diseases. In: Watson, R.R., Zibadi, S., Preedy, V.R., editors. Dietary Components and Immune Function. New York, NY: Humana Press. p. 553-565.
Potential Targets for Seed Improvement through Bioengineering Starch Synthesis Pathways - (Abstract Only)
Cao, F., Cao, H. 2009. Potential targets for seed improvement through bioengineering starch synthesis pathways (abstract). Plant Biology 2009, July 18-22, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Cinnamon extract regulates glucose transporter and insulin-signaling gene expression in mouse adipocytes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Graves, C.J., Anderson, R.A. 2010. Cinnamon extract regulates glucose transporter and insulin-signaling gene expression in mouse adipocytes. Phytomedicine. 17(3):1027-1032.
Chromium regulation of multiple gene expression in rats with high-fructose diet-induced metabolic syndrome - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Hininger-Favier, I., Benaraba, R., Roussel, A., Anderson, R.A. 2009. Chromium regulation of multiple gene expression in rats with high-fructose diet-induced metabolic syndrome. Meeting Abstract.
Cinnamon extract exhibits insulin-like and independent effects on gene expression in adipocytes - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Anderson, R.A. 2009. Cinnamon extract exhibits insulin-like and independent effects on gene expression in adipocytes. Meeting Abstract.
Tea and cinnamon polyphenols improve the metabolic syndrome - (Review Article)
Cao, H., Qin, B., Panickar, K.S., Anderson, R.A. 2008. Tea and cinnamon polyphenols improve the metabolic syndrome. Agro-Food Industry Hi-Tech. 19(6):14-17.
Green tea: molecular targets in glucose uptake, inflammation, and insulin signaling pathways - (Book / Chapter)
Cao, H., Roussel, A., Anderson, R.A. 2010. Green tea: molecular targets in glucose uptake, inflammation, and insulin signaling pathways. Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol. 2-Efficiacy, Safety & Clinical Evaluation I, Stadium Press LLC, P. 429-448.
Molecular Targets and Health Benefits of Cinnamon - (Book / Chapter)
Panickar, K.S., Cao, H., Qin, B., Anderson, R.A. 2008. Molecular Targets and Health Benefits of Cinnamon. In: Aggarwal, B.B., Kunnumakkara, A.B., editors. Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Uses of Spices: Modern Uses for Ancient Medicine. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing Co. p. 87-115.
Quantitative evaluation of his-tag purification and immunoprecipitation of tristetraprolin and its mutant proteins from transfected human cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Lin, R. 2009. Quantitative evaluation of his-tag purification and immunoprecipitation of tristetraprolin and its mutant proteins from transfected human cells. Biotechnology Progress. 25:461-467.
Cinnamon: Molecular evidence for the health benefits through its insulin-like and anti-inflammatory effects - (Book / Chapter)
Cao, H., Urban Jr, J.F., Anderson, R.A. 2010. Cinnamon: Molecular evidence for the health benefits through its insulin-like and anti-inflammatory effects. In: Gupta V.K., Taneja, S.C., Gupta, B.D., editors. Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products, Vol.6 - Extraction, Isolation & Characterization. Studium Press LLC, USA. p203-227.
Cinnamon polyphenol extract affects immune responses by regulating anti- and proinflammatory and glucose transporter gene expression in mouse macrophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Urban Jr, J.F., Anderson, R.A. 2008. Cinnamon polyphenol extract affects immune responses by regulating anti- and proinflammatory and glucose transporter gene expression in mouse macrophages. Journal of Nutrition. 138(5):833-840.
Production and characterization of ZFP36L1 antiserum against recombinant protein from Escherichia coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Lin, R., Ghosh, S., Anderson, R.A., Urban Jr, J.F. 2008. Production and characterization of ZFP36L1 antiserum against recombinant protein from Escherichia coli. Biotechnology Progress. 24(2)326-333.
Production and Characterization of ZFP36L1 Antiserum Against Recombinant Protein From Escherichia coli - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Lin, R., Ghosh, S., Anderson, R.A., Urban Jr, J.F. 2008. Production and Characterization of ZFP36L1 Antiserum Against Recombinant Protein From Escherichia coli. [abstract]. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 22:1003.7.
Phosphorylation of recombinant tristetraprolin in vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Rui, L. 2008. Phosphorylation of recombinant tristetraprolin in vitro. Protein Journal. 27(3):163-169.
Green Tea Increases Insulin Sensitivity and Decreases Brain Oxidative Stress in Fructose Fed Rats - (Abstract Only)
Roussel, A., Hininger, I., Coves, S., Cao, H., Anderson, R.A. 2008. Green Tea Increases Insulin Sensitivity and Decreases Brain Oxidative Stress in Fructose Fed Rats. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 22:445.4.
Tristetraprolin family proteins may prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases - (Book / Chapter)
Cao, H. 2008. Tristetraprolin family proteins may prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases. In: Takeyama T., editor. Messenger RNA Research Perspectives. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp 9-16.
Phosphorylation site analysis of the anti-inflammatory and mRNA-destabilizing protein tristetraprolin - (Review Article)
Cao, H., Deterding, L., Blackshear, P. 2007. Phosphorylation site analysis of the anti-inflammatory and mRNA-destabilizing protein tristetraprolin. Expert Review of Proteomics. 4(6):711-726.
Post-translational modifications of the mRNA destabilizing protein tristetraprolin - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Anderson, R.A., Blackshear, P.J. 2007. Post-translational modifications of the mRNA destabilizing protein tristetraprolin. [CD-ROM].Version ---. . Cambridge Health Tech Institute Conference. [CD-ROM].
The anit-inflammatory protein tristetraprolin is phosphorylated at multiple sites by multiple protein kinases - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Anderson, R.A., Blackshear, P.J. Protein Kinase Targets[CD-ROM]. Version ?, where? Cambridge Healthtech Institute.
Prevention of obesity by plant polyphenols via tristetraprolin-mediated cytokine mrna instability - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Urban Jr, J.F., Anderson, R.A. 2007. Prevention of obesity by plant polyphenols via tristetraprolin-mediated cytokine mrna instability. BARC Poster Day.
Insulin increases tristetraprolin and decreases VEGF gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Urban Jr, J.F., Anderson, R.A. 2008. Insulin increases tristetraprolin and decreases VEGF gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Obesity. 16:1208-1218.
Green tea polyphenol extract regulates the expression of genes involved in glucose uptake and insulin signaling in rats fed a high fructose diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Hininger-Favier, I., Kelly, M.A., Benaraba, R., Dawson, H.D., Coves, S., Roussel, A.M., Anderson, R.A. 2007. Green tea polyphenol extract regulates the expression of genes involved in glucose uptake and insulin signaling in rats fed a high fructose diet. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55(15):6372-6378.
Insulin regulation of tristetraprolin family and some related gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Anderson, R.A. 2007. Insulin regulation of tristetraprolin family and some related gene expression in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 21:515.5.
Green tea increases the antiinflammatory tristetraprolin and decreases the proinflammatory tumor necrosis factor mRNA levels in rats - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Kelly, M.A., Kari, F., Dawson, H.D., Coves, S., Roussel, A.M., Anderson, R.A. 2007. Green tea increases the antiinflammatory tristetraprolin and decreases the proinflammatory tumor necrosis factor mRNA levels in rats. [abstract]. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 21:358.4.
Green tea increases the anti-inflammatory tristetraprolin and decreases the pro-inflammatory tumor necrosis factor mRNA levels in rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Kelly, M.A., Kari, F., Dawson, H.D., Urban Jr, J.F., Coves, S., Roussel, A.M., Anderson, R.A. 2007. Green tea increases the anti-inflammatory tristetraprolin and decreases the pro-inflammatory tumor necrosis factor mRNA levels in rats. Journal of Inflammation. 4(1):1-12.
Cinnamon extract and polyphenols affect the expression of tristetraprolin, insulin recepter, and glucose transporter 4 in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, H., Polansky, M.M., Anderson, R.A. 2007. Cinnamon extract and polyphenols affect the expression of tristetraprolin, insulin recepter, and glucose transporter 4 in mouse 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Archives Of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 459:214-222.
MECHANISMS FOR INCREASED GLUCOSE TRANSPORT IN 3T3-L1 ADIPOCYTES TREATED WITH AN AQUEOUS CINNAMON EXTRACT - (Abstract Only)
Kelly, M.A., Cao, H., Schoene, N.W., Anderson, R.A. 2006. Mechanisms for increased glucose transport in 3t3-l1 adipocytes treated with an aqueous cinnamon extract. (abstract) BARC Poster Day.
PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT ANTIBODIES FOR LOW-ABUNDANCE PROTEINS - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Anderson, R.A., Blackshear, P.J. 2006. Current issues in Protein Engineering. [CD-ROM] In: Production of Recombinant Antibodies For Low-abundance proteins. Protein Engineering.
INSULIN AND CINNAMON POLYPHENOLS INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF INSULIN RECEPTOR B, GLUCOSE TRANSPORTER 4, AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROTEIN TRISTETRAPROLIN IN MOUSE 3T3-L1 ADIPOCYTES - (Abstract Only)
Cao, H., Polansky, M.M., Blackshear, P.J., Anderson, R.A. 2006. Insulin and cinnamon polyphenols increase the amount of insulin receptor b, glucose transporter 4, and anti-inflammatory protein tristetraprolin in mouse 3t3-l1 adipocytes. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology ConferenceJournal. 20:A939, #612.3.