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Ren'Er Xu
Life Science
Fudan University
Shanghai
Language: English, Chinese
Molecular Genetics
Cell Biology
Model Organisms
Chemical Genetics
Mouse Development
Meiosis
Infertility
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neuronal Migration
Gene Function
Areas of Focus
- Molecular mechanisms of mouse development
- Gene function in meiosis and infertility
- Mechanisms and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
- Cellular and molecular basis of neuronal migration
Work Experience
- 2001-Present - Fudan University - Associate Professor/Professor, Institute of Developmental Biology
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1985-1989 Bachelor's Degree: Fudan University, Department of Genetic Engineering
- 1997 PhD: Fudan University, Institute of Genetics
- 2000-2001 Postdoctoral Research: University of Colorado, Genetics
Publications
- Motor coordination deficits in Alpk1 mutant mice with the inserted piggyBac transposon, Chen M, Xu R*, 2011
- KASH Protein Syne-2/Nesprin-2 and SUN Proteins SUN1/2 Mediate Nuclear Migration during Mammalian Retinal Development, Yu J, Lei K, Zhou M, Craft CM, Xu G, Xu T, Zhuang Y, Xu R*, Han M, 2010
- SUN1/2 and Syne/Nesprin-1/2 complexes connect centrosome to the nucleus during neurogenesis and neuronal migration in mice, Zhang X, Lei K, Yuan X, Wu X, Zhuang Y, Xu T, Xu R* and Han M*, 2009
- SUN1 is Required for Telomere Attachment to Nuclear Envelope and Gametogenesis in Mice, Ding X, Xu R*, Yu J, Xu T, Zhuang Y and Han M*, 2007
- Syne-1 and Syne-2 Play Crucial Roles in Myonuclear Anchorage and Motor Neuron Innervation, Zhang X, Xu R*, Zhu B, Yang X, Ding X, Duan S, Xu T, Zhuang Y, Han M, 2007
