Qixu Zhang, M.D., PhD
Department of Plastic Surgery, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery - Research, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2003 | Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College, Bejing, CN, Plastic Surgery, Ph.D |
| 1994 | Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CN, Medicine, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2009-2010 | Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2004-2009 | Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas |
| 1999-2001 | Clinical Residency, Plastic Surgery, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College, Bejing |
| 1996-1998 | Clinical Residency, Orthopedic, Hand, and Microsurgery, Shengli Central Hospital & Binzhou Medical College, Shandong |
| 1994-1996 | Clinical Residency, General Surgery, Shengli Central Hospital & Binzhou Medical College, Shandong |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery - Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2023
Director and Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, EverCare Medical Institute, Bejing, 2003 - 2004
Research Associate, Department of Medical Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2001
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic, Shengli Central Hospital & Binzhou Medical College, Shandong, 1998 - 1999
Other Professional Positions
Visiting Researcher, National Key Laboratory or Molecular Oncology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College, Bejing, 2002 - 2003
Editorial Activities
Guest Editor, Bioengineering, 2025 - Present
Review Editor, Frontier in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine), 2023 - Present
Review Editor, Frontier in Genetics (in Genomic Assay Technology), 2023 - Present
Member of Editorial Review Board, Frontier in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine), 2023 - Present
Member of Editorial Review Board, Frontier in Genetics (in Genomic Assay Technology), 2023 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | Best Non-Clinical Publication Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2024 | Best Non-Clinical Publication Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Plastic Surgery |
| 2023 | Best Non-Clinical Publication Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Plastic Surgery Department |
| 2020 | Service Excellence Award (10 years), UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2015 | Service Excellence Award (5-Years), UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2014 | Pilot Research Grant Award, The US Plastic Surgery Foundation |
| 2011 | Pilot Research Grant Award, The US Plastic Surgery Foundation |
| 2007 | Young Investigator Award Nominee, Wound Healing Society Annual Meeting |
| 2004 | Panel Specialist in Plastic Surgery, Health Program, Beijing TV, China |
| 2004 | Specialist Committee, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Ever-Care Medical Institute, Beijing, China |
| 2002 | Excellence in Research Essay Award, 1st Science Annual Meeting, Plastic Surgery Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, China |
| 2002 | Excellent Graduate Award, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) & Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, China |
Professional Memberships
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2015 - 2018 |
| Title: | Engineering vascularized bioscaffold for soft tissue defect repair and regeneration |
| Funding Source: | Plastic Surgery Department Fund, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2014 - 2016 |
| Title: | Acellular musculofascial flap matrix for muscle flap engineering |
| Funding Source: | The Plastic Surgery Foundation |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | PSF312406 |
| Date: | 2011 - 2016 |
| Title: | Genomic analysis of breast cancer related lymphedema |
| Funding Source: | Plastic Surgery Department Fund, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2011 - 2013 |
| Title: | MAPK signaling on ischemic wound healing in the elderly |
| Funding Source: | The Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | PSF200513 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Fowler, MJ, Moreno Lozano, A, Krause, J, Bednarz, P, Pandey, S, Ghayour, M, Zhang, Q, Veiseh, O. Guiding vascular infiltration through architected GelMA/PEGDA hydrogels. Biomaterials Science 13(11):2951-2960, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40278545.
- Chiu A, Rutkowski JM, Zhang Q, Zhao F. Tissue-Engineered Therapeutics for Lymphatic Regeneration: Solutions for Myocardial Infarction and Secondary Lymphedema. Adv Healthc Mater 14(6):e2403551, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39806804.
- Carr, H, Asaad, M, Wu, Y, Branch-Brooks, CD, Zhang, Q, Hematti, P, Hanson, SE. Differential Secretomes of Processed Adipose Grafts, the Stromal Vascular Fraction, and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Stem Cells and Development 33(17-18):477-483, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39030836.
- Yin, X, Zhuang, Y, Song, H, Xu, Y, Zhang, F, Cui, J, Zhao, L, Yu, Y, Zhang, Q, Ye, J, Chen, Y, Han, Y. Antibody-platinum (IV) prodrugs conjugates for targeted treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 14(3):389-400, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38618248.
- Yang, J, He, Y, Zhang, M, Liang, C, Li, T, Ji, T, Zu, M, Ma, X, Zhang, Z, Liang, C, Zhang, Q, Chen, Y, Hou, L. Programmed initiation and enhancement of cGAS/STING pathway for tumour immunotherapy via tailor-designed ZnFe2O4-based nanosystem. Exploration 3(6), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38264691.
- Zhang, Q, Chiu, Y, Chen, Y, Wu, Y, Dunne, LW, Largo, RD, Chang, EI, Adelman, DM, Schaverien, MV, Butler, CE. Harnessing the synergy of perfusable muscle flap matrix and adipose-derived stem cells for prevascularization and macrophage polarization to reconstruct volumetric muscle loss. Bioactive Materials 22:588-614, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36382023.
- Zeng, N, Chen, Y, Wu, Y, Zang, M, Largo, RD, Chang, EI, Schaverien, MV, Yu, P, Zhang, Q. Pre-epithelialized cryopreserved tracheal allograft for neo-trachea flap engineering. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 11, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37214293.
- Xu, Y, Chen, Y, Jiang, W, Yin, X, Chen, D, Chi, Y, Wang, Y, Zhang, J, Zhang, Q, Han, Y. Identification of fatty acid metabolism–related molecular subtype biomarkers and their correlation with immune checkpoints in cutaneous melanoma. Frontiers in immunology 13, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36466837.
- Xu, Y, Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Yang, Z, Xing, J, Yin, X, Guo, L, Zhang, Q, Yang, Y, Han, Y. Ferroptosis-related lncRNA signature predicts prognosis and immunotherapy efficacy in cutaneous melanoma. Frontiers in Surgery 9, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35937602.
- Xu, Y, Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Xing, J, Yang, Z, Yin, X, Guo, L, Zhang, Q, Qiu, H, Han, Y. A Novel Pyroptotic and Inflammatory Gene Signature Predicts the Prognosis of Cutaneous Melanoma and the Effect of Anticancer Therapies. Frontiers in Medicine 9, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35492358.
- Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Jiang, W, Tao, R, Lei, Y, Guo, L, Zhang, K, Xia, W, Song, B, Huang, L, Zhang, Q, Han, Y. 3D-printed models improve surgical planning for correction of severe postburn ankle contracture with an external fixator. Journal of Zhejiang University: Science B 22(10):866-875, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34636189.
- Niu, Z, Zhang, K, Yao, W, Li, Y, Jiang, W, Zhang, Q, Troulis, MJ, August, M, Chen, Y, Han, Y. A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Incidences of Complications Following Facial Thread-Lifting. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 45(5):2148-2158, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33821308.
- Chen, Y, Han, Y, Niu, Z, Pu, W, Tao, R, Lei, Y, Guo, L, Zhang, Q, August, M, Zhang, H, Han, Y. Is Decreased Local Bone Quality an Independent Risk Factor for Complications following Fracture Fixation of Facial Bones. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 32(4):1385-1390, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33427779.
- Chen, Y, Niu, Z, Zhang, H, Zhang, Q, August, M, Han, Y. Ultrasound-Activated Bioresorbable Osteosynthesis in the Treatment of Craniosynostosis. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 32(1):21-26, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32675769.
- Niu Z, Chen Y, Li Y, Tao R, Lei Y, Guo L, Zhang F, Zhang H, Zhang QX, August M, Han Y. Comparison of Donor Site Morbidity Between Anterolateral Thigh and Radial Forearm Free Flapsfor Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Craniofac Surg 32:1706-1711, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Chen Y, Han Y, Niu Z, Pu W, Tao R, Lei Y, Guo L, Zhang QX, August M, Zhang H, Han Y. Is decreased local bone quality an independent risk factor for complications following fracturefixation of facial bones. J Craniofac Surg 32:1385-1390, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Niu Z, Zhang K, Yao W, Li Y, Jiang W, Zhang QX. A Meta-Analysis and systematic review of the incidences of complications following facial threadlifting. Aesthetic Plast Surg 45:2148-2158, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Chen Y, Niu Z, Jiang W, Tao R, Lei Y, Guo L, Zhang K, Xia W, Song B, Huang L, Zhang QX, Han Y. 3D-printed models improve surgical planning for correction of severe postburn ankle contracture with an external fixator. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 22:866-875, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Xiang Q, Xu F, Li Y, Liu X, Chen Q, Huang J, Yu N, Zeng Z, Yuan M, Zhang QX, Long X, Zhou Z. Transcriptome analysis and functional identification of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in secondary lymphedema. Gland Surg 9:558-874, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Jia T, Wang L, Chen YB, Zhao R, Rao N, Zhang J, Zhang QX, August M, Han Y, Zhang H. Ultrasonic versus conventional gap arthroplasty for the release of ankylosis of temporomandibular joint: a prospective cohort study. Scientific Reports 9:385, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Liu X, Xiang Q, Xu F, Huang J, Yu N, Zhang QX, Long X, Zhou Z. Single-cell RNA-seq of cultured human adipose-1 derived mesenchymal stem cells. Scientific Data 6:190031, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Chen Y, Zhang QX, Wu Y, Branch-Brooks CD, Butler CE. Short-term influences of radiation on musculofascial healing in a laparotomy rat model. Scientific Report 9:11896, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Chen YB, Zhang W, Li L, Zhang QX, Han Y. Adipose-derived stem cells: Current progress and future perspectives regarding the myogenic differentiation and use in the repair of skeletal muscle defects. Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 22:126-132, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Chen YB, Han Y, August M, Ferraro N, Zhang QX, Zhang HZ. Cricothyroid membrane puncture guided tracheostomy: a new technique for emergency airway access. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 76:1248-1254, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Chen YB, Zhang QX, Butler CE, Wu Y, Zhang L, Dong J, Han Y. VEGF overespression promotes the proliferation and differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells. Chinese J of Cell and Immunology 33(3):352-356, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Zhang Q, Johnson JA, Dunne LW, Chen Y, Iyyanki T, Wu Y, Chang EI, Branch-Brooks CD, Robb GL, Butler CE. Decellularized skin/adipose tissue flap matrix for engineering vascularized composite soft tissue flaps. Acta Biomater 35:166-84, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26876876.
- Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. Isolation, purification and preservation of ASCs: research progression and future development. Chinese J Tissue Engineering Research 20:1508-1020, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. Research progression on osteogenic differentiation of ASCs. Chinese J Repair and Wound Healing 11:126-134, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. A review on adipogenic differentiation of ASCs. Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine 25:86-90, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chen YB, Chen C, Zhang QX, Han Y. A review on phenotype and markers of ASCs. Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine 25:91-100, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chen YB, Zhang QX, Butler CE, Yewen W, Han Y. DOTAP liposome-mediated transfection of hASCs with pIRES2-EGFP-VEGF plasmid and target gene expression. Chinese J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 30:966-10, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Zhang Q, Hubenak J, Iyyanki T, Alred E, Turza KC, Davis G, Chang EI, Branch-Brooks CD, Beahm EK, Butler CE. Engineering vascularized soft tissue flaps in an animal model using human adipose-derived stem cells and VEGF+PLGA/PEG microspheres on a collagen-chitosan scaffold with a flow-through vascular pedicle. Biomaterials 73:198-213, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26410787.
- Iyyanki T, Hubenak J, Liu J, Chang EI, Beahm EK, Zhang Q. Harvesting technique affects adipose-derived stem cell yield. Aesthet Surg J 35(4):467-76, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25791999.
- Iyyanki TS, Dunne LW, Zhang Q, Hubenak J, Turza KC, Butler CE. Adipose-derived stem-cell-seeded non-cross-linked porcine acellular dermal matrix increases cellular infiltration, vascular infiltration, and mechanical strength of ventral hernia repairs. Tissue Eng Part A 21(3-4):475-85, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25156009.
- Chen YB, Zhang QX, Zhang HZ. A novel tracheostomy technique for emergency airway: a randomized controlled study in minipigs. Chin J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 50:842-845, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Chen YB, Zhang QX, Zhang HZ. A novel tracheostomy technique for emergency airway: a randomized controlled study in minipigs. Chin J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 50:842-845, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Dunne LW, Huang Z, Meng W, Fan X, Zhang N, Zhang Q, An Z. Human decellularized adipose tissue scaffold as a model for breast cancer cell growth and drug treatments. Biomaterials 35(18):4940-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24661550.
- Zhang Q, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric oxygen reduces matrix metalloproteinases in ischemic wounds through a redox-dependent mechanism. J Invest Dermatol 134(1):237-46, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 23867894.
- Wang L, Johnson JA, Zhang Q, Beahm EK. Combining decellularized human adipose tissue extracellular matrix and adipose-derived stem cells for adipose tissue engineering. Acta Biomater 9(11):8921-31, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23816649.
- Zang M, Zhang Q, Chang EI, Mathur AB, Yu P. Decellularized tracheal matrix scaffold for tracheal tissue engineering: in vivo host response. Plast Reconstr Surg 132(4):549e-59e, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24076702.
- Hubenak JR, Zhang QX, Branch CD, Kronowitz SJ. Tissue injury following radiotherapy: a review of the biochemistry and mechanism of DNA damage and DNA repair, part II. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 133, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Wang L, Johnson JA, Chang DW, Zhang Q. Decellularized musculofascial extracellular matrix for tissue engineering. Biomaterials 11(34):2641-54, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23347834.
- Zang M, Zhang Q, Chang EI, Mathur AB, Yu P. Decellularized tracheal matrix scaffold for tissue engineering. Plast Reconstr Surg 130(3):532-40, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22929238.
- Huang WG, Liu D, Robb GL, Zhang QX. Distally based dorsal pedal neurocutaneous flap for distal foot coverage. Annals of Plastic Surgery 66:235-40, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Gupta V, Mun GH, Choi B, Aseh A, Lopez M, Patel A, Zhang QX, Price JE, Chang D, Robb G, Mathur AB. Repair and Reconstruction of a Resected Turmor Defect using a Composite of Tissue Flap-Nanotherapeutic-Silk fibroin and Chitosan Scaffold. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 39:2374-87, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Zang M, Zhang QX, Davis G, Huang G, Jaffari M, Rios CN, Gupta V, Yu P, Mathur AB. Perichondrium Directed Cartilage Formation in Silk Fibroin and Chitosan Blend Scaffolds for Tracheal Transplantation. Acta Biomaterialia 7:3422-31, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Zhou G, Robb GL. Anterolateral adipofascial flap for correction of facial contour deformities and micromastia. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 26:341-345, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Yang X, Wang H, Robb GL, Zhou G. Clinical application of the anterolateral thigh flap for soft tissue reconstruction. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery(26):87-94, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Myers W, Gould LJ, Phillips LG. Study of neural and vascular anatomy of anterolateral thigh flap. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery(63):365-71, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Zhang QX, Chang Q, Cox RA, Gong XM, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric oxygen Attenuates apoptosis and decreases inflammation in an ischemic wound model. Journal of Investigative Dermatology(128):2002-2012, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Zhang QX, Chang Q, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric Oxygen Reduces Inflammation in Ischemic Wounds Through Down-Regulation of VEGF/KDR Pathway. Journal of Surgical Research 144(2):254-255, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Zhang QX, Zhou G, Wang CM, Lv FD, Liang YP, Zhang ZC. Experimental research of discordant tracheal xenotransplantation. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 22(4):309-313, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Chen GY, Zhou G, Sun GS, Cui ZL. Clinics application of the anterolateral thigh flap in 112 patients. Chinese J Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 20(5):540-544, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Zhang QX, Chang Q, Gould LJ. Attenuation of apoptosis by hyperbaric oxygen in a rat ischemic wound model. Wound Repair and Regeneration 14(2):A89, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Zhou G, Zhang QX, Chen GY. The Earlier Clinic Experience of the Reverse-Flow Anterolateral Thigh Island Flap. British Journal of Plastic Surgery 58:160-164, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- Wang CM, Hiko H, Zhang QX. Pathological genomics of keloid fibroblastic cells. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 21(4):299-301, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- Zhang QX, Zhou G, Lu JY, Liu ZH. Construction and expression of basic fibroblast growth factor mammalian expression vector. Chinese J Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 18(5):435-439, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Zhang QX, Zhou G, Wang CM, Zhou AR. Experimental research of promoting revascularization of tracheal transplantation by gene therapy. Chinese J Surgery 42(10):622-626, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Zhou G. Basic study and clinical application of neurocutaneous vascular flap. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 20(1):63-65, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Liu ZF. Experience in dealing with children extremity scar construction deformity. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 19(5):397-398, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Li HD, Li BB, Zhang QX, Li TY, Chen GY. Experience in dealing with complications of tissue expanders. Chinese J Clinical Rehabilitation 7(20):2842-2843, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Chen ZJ, Zhao ZH, Yan YP, Yin FY, Wang YR. Anatomic study and clinical value of anterior and lateral thigh neurocutaneous vascular flap. Chinese J Clinical Anatomy 21(2):102-105, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Liu ZF. Small skin flaps applications in facial plasty. Chinese J Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 17(1):78, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Zhao Y, Qiao Q, Liu Z, Zhang QX. Alternative method to improve the repair of the donor site of the anterolateral thigh flap. Ann Plast Surg 49(6):593-598, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Zhang QX, Liu D, Qiao Q. Thumb palm reconstruction with the second plantar free skin flap. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 18(6):383, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Liu ZF, Qiao Q, Zhang QX. Repair of larger facial defect with an expanded clavicular-pectoral skin flap. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 18(6):330-332, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Chen GY, Teng L, Liu C, Zhou G. Three-dimensional observation of the vasculature in the anterolateral thigh adipofascial. Chinese J Plastic Surgery 18(4):200-203, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Zhang QX, Qiao Q, Liu ZF, Liu D, Chen ZJ. Reconstruction of the palm defects of the thumb. Chinese J Microsurgery. Chinese J Microsurgery 25(2):106-107, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Chen GY, Zhang QX, Zhou G. Clinic experience of reverse-flow anterolateral thigh island flap. Chinese J Plastic Surgery(Supplement 1):65-67, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Sun GS, Zhang QX, Liu B. Mucoid ostechondrofibroma. China J of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 14(6):379-380, 2001. e-Pub 2001.
- Yang J, He YP, Zhang M, Liang CL, Li TT, Ji TJ, Zu ML, Ma X, Zhang ZZ, Liang C, Zhang QX, Chen YB, Hou L. Programmed initiation and enhancement of cGAS/STING pathway for tumor immunotherapy via tailor-designed ZnFe2O4-based nanosystem. Exploration.
Review Articles
- Niu, Z, Chen, Y, Li, Y, Tao, R, Lei, Y, Guo, L, Zhang, F, Zhang, H, Zhang, Q, August, M, Han, Y. Comparison of Donor Site Morbidity Between Anterolateral Thigh and Radial Forearm Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 32(5):1706-1711, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33405443.
- Hubenak JR, Zhang Q, Branch CD, Kronowitz SJ. Mechanisms of injury to normal tissue after radiotherapy: a review. Plast Reconstr Surg 133(1):49e-56e, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24374687.
Abstracts
- Zhang QX, Wu, Y, Schaverien, MV, Hanson SE, Chang EI, Butler CE. Engineering lymphatic vessels for secondary lymphedema treatment. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 8(4S):85-86, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Hanson S, Assad M, Wu Y, Zhang QX, Branch-Brooks C, Butler CE, Hematti P. Differential secretomes of processed adipose grafts, The stromal vascular fraction and adipose-derived stem cells. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 8(4S):153-154, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Chen YB, Zhang QX, Wu YW, Butler CE. Adipose-derived stem cells promote wound healing of irradiated abdominal muscle in a rat model. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open 4(4S):100, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Wang L, Johnson JA, Zhang QX. Decellularized smooth musculofascial matrix for soft tissue repair and regeneration. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 133:108, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Ran I, Zhang QX. Influence of MAPK Signaling on Ischemic Wound Healing in the Elderly. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 133:158, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Ran I, Iyyanki TS, Butler CE, Zhang QX. Silencing c-Jun signaling accelerates ischemic wound healing in the elderly. Wound Repair and Regeneration 22(2):A47, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Johnson JA, Wang L, Chang DW, Zhang QX. Decellularized muscle matrix for soft tissue repair and regeneration. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 131:151, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Wang L, Johnson J, Zhang QX, Beahm E. Decellularized human adipose tissue for soft tissue engineering. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 131:150, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Zeng N, Zang M, Wang L, Yu P, Zhang QX. Tracheal engineering with cryopreserved tracheal allograft scaffold. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Wang LN, Johnson JA, Iyyanki T, Butler CE, Chang DW, Zhang QX. Decellularized skeletal muscle matrix as a human adipose-derived stem cells carrier for would healing. Wound Repair and Regeneration 2(A44):20, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Wang LN, Johnson JA, Iyyanki T, Butler CE, Chang DW, Zhang QX. Decellularized skeletal muscle matrix as a platform for soft tissue engineering. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 97:130, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Wang LN, Zhang QX, Hubenak J, Iyyanki TS, Butler CE, Mathur AB. Silk fibroin-decorin scaffold for ventral hernia repair. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 29:130, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Zhang QX, Zang M, Sacks JM, Robb G, Yu P. Alloantigen-Pulsed Host Dendritic Cells Prolong Allograft Survival in A Rat Model of Heterotopic Tracheal Allotransplantation Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 97:127, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Zhang QX, Zang M, Gao J, Zhou G, Robb GL, Yu PR. The Immunomodulatory effect of cryopreservation and stem cell therapy in rat tracheal allotransplantation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 125(65):36, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Zhang QX, Gould LJ, Phillips LG. A novel ischemia wound model in aged rat. Wound Repair and Regeneration 17(2):A45, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Zhang QX, Myers W, Cox RA, Hunter GC, Phillips LG. Bevacizumab reduces intimal hyperplasia through inhibition of VEGF/PI3K/Akt pathway in a vein graft model. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 121(65):55, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Zhang QX, Gould LJ. Ischemia results in a differential response to oxidative stress in young and old. Wound Repair and Regeneration 16(2):A29, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Zhang QX, Chang Q, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric Oxygen Reduces Inflammation in Ischemic Wounds Through Down-Regulation of VEGF/KDR Pathway. Journal of Surgical Research 144(2):254-255, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Zhang QX, Chang Q, Myers W, Gould LJ. Hyperbaric oxygen protect against oxidative damage through down-regulation MAPK signal transduction by suppressing reactive oxygen species in ischemic wound. Wound Repair and Regeneration 15(2):A23, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Myers W, Gugala Z, Zhang QX, Gould LJ. The effect of age on fibroblast response to thapsigargin induced endoplasmic reticulum stress. Wound Repair and Regeneration 15(2):A18, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Zhang QX, Chang Q, Gould LJ. Attenuation of apoptosis by hyperbaric oxygen in a rat ischemic wound model. Wound Repair and Regeneration 14(2):A89, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
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