Dan Zhu

ORCID: 0000-0002-3640-4758
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Research Areas
  • Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
  • Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques
  • Optical Coherence Tomography Applications
  • Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
  • Cell Image Analysis Techniques
  • Thermoregulation and physiological responses
  • Infrared Thermography in Medicine
  • Cellular transport and secretion
  • Pancreatic function and diabetes
  • Spectroscopy Techniques in Biomedical and Chemical Research
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
  • Ocular and Laser Science Research
  • Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
  • Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
  • Dermatologic Treatments and Research
  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
  • Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics
2016-2025

Huazhong University of Science and Technology
2016-2025

Minzu University of China
2025

China University of Petroleum, East China
2025

Union Hospital
2018-2024

Soochow University
2024

First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2024

Jingchu University of Technology
2024

BOE Technology Group (China)
2018-2023

Saratov State University
2023

Abstract Tissue optical clearing technique provides a prospective solution for the application of advanced methods in life sciences. This paper gives review recent developments tissue techniques. The physical, molecular and physiological mechanisms are overviewed discussed. Various enhancing penetration optical‐clearing agents into tissue, such as physical methods, chemical‐penetration enhancers combination chemical introduced. Combining with microscopy image or labeling technique,...

10.1002/lpor.201200056 article EN cc-by Laser & Photonics Review 2013-01-31

We developed an advanced clearing method with superior fluorescence-preserving capability for 3D imaging of whole organs.

10.1126/sciadv.aau8355 article EN cc-by-nc Science Advances 2019-01-04

Significance Genomic prediction is a new field of quantitative genetics. Individual performance can be predicted using genome-wide markers before the phenotype measured. for hybrid even more promising because genotype predetermined by parents. We propose genomic best linear unbiased to predict rice, and incorporate dominance epistasis into model. Simulation studies showed that predictability further improved after incorporating The strategy marker-guided called breeding, it represents...

10.1073/pnas.1413750111 article EN Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2014-08-11

The penetration of light in biological tissues can be enhanced by using optical-clearing techniques. However, researches on the mechanism are limited to vitro experiments. In this study, rat dorsal skin was used discuss for vivo optical clearing. Glycerol solutions with different concentrations were applied dermal injection; then reflectance spectrum, SHG imaging and microstructural changes monitored. results showed that becoming transparent, corresponding decreased, thickness dermis...

10.1002/jbio.200910080 article EN Journal of Biophotonics 2009-11-24

The production of soybean products has been increasing throughout the world, and there a corresponding increase in quantity curd residue (SCR) being thrown out. dumping SCR become problem to be solved due its contamination environment. is rich fiber, fat, protein, vitamins, trace elements. It potential for value-added processing utilization; options that simultaneously hold promise increased economic benefit as well decreased pollution objective this study fully investigate, review,...

10.1155/2013/423590 article EN cc-by ISRN Industrial Engineering 2013-09-08

Imaging cells and microvasculature in the living brain is crucial to understanding an array of neurobiological phenomena. Here, we introduce a skull optical clearing window for imaging cortical structures at synaptic resolution. Combined with two-photon microscopy, this technique allowed us repeatedly image neurons, microglia mice. We applied it study plasticity dendritic spines critical periods visualize dendrites after laser ablation. Given its easy handling safety, method holds great...

10.1038/lsa.2017.153 article EN cc-by Light Science & Applications 2017-10-31

The abnormal angiogenesis and insufficient oxygen supply in solid tumors lead to intratumoral hypoxia, which severely limits the efficacy of traditional photodynamic therapy (PDT). Here, a multifunctional nanoplatform (ZDZP@PP) based on zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) core as hydrogen peroxide catalyst, framework-8 (ZIF-8) shell with pH-responsive property, polydopamine–poly(ethylene glycol) (PDA–PEG) layer for improving biocompatibility is fabricated not only relieving tumor...

10.1021/acsami.0c08534 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020-05-12

Intravital optical imaging is a significant method for investigating cerebrovascular structure and function. However, its contrast depth are limited by the turbid skull. Tissue clearing has great potential solving this problem. Our goal was to develop transparent skull window, without performing craniotomy, use in assessing

10.7150/thno.23686 article EN cc-by Theranostics 2018-01-01

Abstract Tissue optical clearing techniques have provided important tools for large‐volume imaging. Aqueous‐based methods are known good fluorescence preservation and scalable size maintenance, but limited by long incubation time, insufficient performance, or requirements specialized devices. Additionally, few compatible with widely used lipophilic dyes while maintaining high performance. Here, to address these issues, m‐xylylenediamine (MXDA) is firstly introduced into tissue develop a...

10.1002/advs.201903185 article EN cc-by Advanced Science 2020-02-25

Responsive nanocarriers with biocompatibility and precise drug releasing capability have emerged as a prospective candidate for anticancer treatment. However, the challenges imposed by complicated preparation process limited loading capacities seriously impeded development of novel multifunctional delivery systems. Here, we developed dual-responsive nanocarrier based on nanoscale ZIF-8 core an organosilica shell containing disulfide bridges in its frameworks through facile efficient...

10.1021/acsami.9b04236 article EN ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2019-05-13

Investigating the genetic markers and genomic signatures related to chicken meat production by combing multi-omics methods could provide new insights into modern breeding technology systems. Chicken is one of most efficient environmentally friendly livestock, especially fast-growing white-feathered (broiler), which well known for high yield, but underlying basis poorly understood. We generated whole-genome resequencing three purebred broilers (n = 748) six local breeds/lines 114), sequencing...

10.1016/j.jare.2023.02.016 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Advanced Research 2023-03-05

Abstract Intraventricular hemorrhage is one of the most fatal forms brain injury that a common complication premature infants. However, therapy this type limited, and new strategies are needed to reduce hematoma expansion. Here we show meningeal lymphatics pathway remove red blood cells from brain’s ventricular system male human, adult newborn rodents target for non-invasive transcranial near infrared photobiomodulation. Our results uncover clinical significance phototherapy intraventricular...

10.1038/s41467-023-41710-y article EN cc-by Nature Communications 2023-09-29

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related Tauopathies are characterised by the pathologically hyperphosphorylated aggregated microtubule-associated protein Tau, which is accompanied neuroinflammation mediated activated microglia. However, role of Tau pathology in microglia activation or their causal relationship remains largely elusive.

10.1002/ctm2.1623 article EN cc-by Clinical and Translational Medicine 2024-03-01

Abstract Optical imaging plays a central role in the field of biomedicine, but it suffers from light scattering tissues. The research group Stanford University has reported counterintuitive observation that strongly absorbing molecules could achieve optical transparency live animals, providing new insight for understanding tissue clearing. It empowers scientists to leverage techniques vivo wide range deep-seated structures and activities.

10.1038/s41377-024-01675-z article EN cc-by Light Science & Applications 2025-01-01

Noninvasive detection of skin microcirculation is very significant for clinical diagnosis and therapy peripheral vascular disease. In this study, an optical clearing method enables a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) technique to image dermal blood flow through intact rat skin. The effect <i>in vitro</i> caused by mixture PEG-400 Thiazone evaluated commercially available spectrophotometer with integrating sphere. A LSCI system applied the vivo</i> after topical treatment agents. results...

10.1117/1.3369739 article EN Journal of Biomedical Optics 2010-01-01

The strong optical scattering of skin tissue makes it very difficult for coherence tomography (OCT) to achieve deep imaging in skin. Significant clearing vivo rat sites was achieved within 15 min by topical application an agent PEG-400, a chemical enhancer (thiazone or propanediol), and physical massage. Only when all three components were applied together could treatment fold increase the OCT reflectance from 300 μm depth 31% enhancement image Z(threshold).

10.1117/1.jbo.17.6.066022 article EN Journal of Biomedical Optics 2012-01-01

Dehydration induced by optical clearing agents (OCAs) can improve tissue transmittance; however, current studies merely gave some qualitative descriptions. We develop a model to quantitatively evaluate water content with partial least-squares method based on the measurements of near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy and weight porcine skin. Furthermore, commercial spectrometer an integrating sphere is used measure transmittance skin after treatment different OCAs, then properties sample are...

10.1117/1.3621515 article EN Journal of Biomedical Optics 2011-01-01

Noninvasive optical methods for viewing the structural and functional organization of cortex have been playing important roles in brain research, which usually suffer from turbid skull. Various cranial window models based on surgical operation proposed, but respective limitations. Here, an innovative transparent mouse was established by topically treatment with a skull clearing solution (SOCS), rather than craniotomy. Based experiment efficacy vitro, we found that became within 25 min after...

10.7452/lapl.201210017 article EN Laser Physics Letters 2012-05-11

Recently, a variety of tissue optical clearing techniques have been developed to reduce light scattering for imaging deeper and three-dimensional reconstruction structures. Combined with diverse labeling methods, these methods significantly promoted the development neuroscience. Each them has its own characteristics certain advantages disadvantages. Though there are some comparison results, covered limited evaluation indices lack uniformity, which made it difficult select best-fit protocol...

10.1117/1.nph.5.3.035007 article EN cc-by Neurophotonics 2018-08-25
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