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Dr. Xin Wen is a researcher at California State University, Los Angeles, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. His work focuses on the chemistry-biology interface, particularly protein-ligand interactions and molecular recognition by antifreeze proteins (AFPs).
- University: California State University, Los Angeles
- Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Research areas include:
- Controlling crystal growth of non-ice-like compounds (e.g., nucleosides, carbohydrates) using AFPs, with applications in pharmaceuticals and food industries
- Mechanistic studies of AFP enhancers like citrate and NADH
- Investigating toxic metal ion interactions with zinc finger proteins to understand metal carcinogenesis
Publications highlight AFPs' roles in crystallization control, thermodynamic analysis of thermal hysteresis, and biochemical applications of biopolymer additives. Collaborators include renowned scientists from Notre Dame, Caltech, and City of Hope. Funded by NIH, NSF, and other institutions.
- Funding Sources: NIH, Research Corporation, CSUPERB, ACS-PRF, NSF
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