Areas of Focus
- Food Science
- Bioengineering
- Cholesterol Metabolism
- Macrophage Function
- Microgravity Effects on Cellular Functions
Work Experience
- 2013.09 - Present, Northwest Polytechnical University, College of Life Sciences, Postdoctoral Researcher
- 2015.09 - Present, Northwest Polytechnical University, College of Life Sciences, Lecturer
- 2017.06 - Present, Northwest Polytechnical University, College of Life Sciences, Associate Professor
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2008-2013 PhD in Food Science, Northwest A&F University
- 2009-2011 Joint PhD training, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, USDA
- 2005-2008 Master's in Food Science, Northwest A&F University
- 2001-2005 Bachelor's in Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University
- 2004-2005 Joint Bachelor's training, College of Life Sciences, Shandong University
- Published 16 SCI-indexed papers as first author or corresponding author
Publications
- Mechanisms of the effect of simulated microgravity on the cytotoxicity of NK cells following the DNA methylation of NKG2D and the expression of DAP10, Dongyan Shao et al., 2021
- Amphiphilic star copolymers-mediated co-delivery of doxorubicin and avasimibe for effective combination chemotherapy, Dongyan Shao et al., 2020
- Blocking ACAT-1 activity for tumor therapy with fluorescent hyperstar polymer-encapsulated avasimible, Dongyan Shao et al., 2020
- Grape seed proanthocyanidins suppressed macrophage foam cell formation by miRNA-9 via targeting ACAT1 in THP-1 cells, Dongyan Shao et al., 2020
- Reverse cholesterol transport-related miRNAs and their regulation by natural functional compounds, Dongyan Shao et al., 2019
- Dietary compounds have potential in controlling atherosclerosis by modulating macrophage cholesterol metabolism and inflammation via miRNA, Dongyan Shao et al., 2018
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Dongyan Shao et al., 2017
- Cholesterol-lowering effects and mechanisms in view of bile acid pathway of resveratrol and resveratrol-glucuronides, Dongyan Shao et al., 2016
- Thermal and storage characteristics of tomato seed oil, Dongyan Shao et al., 2015
- Characteristics of isolation and functionality of protein from tomato pomace produced with different industrial processing methods, Dongyan Shao et al., 2014
- Plasma and hepatic cholesterol-lowering effects of tomato pomace, tomato seed oil and defatted tomato seed in hamsters fed with high-fat diets, Dongyan Shao et al., 2013
