University of Nebraska-Lincoln · BiochemistryArp2/3 Dynamics and Cellular Processes Lab
Qing Tang · Lincoln, Nebraska
Research Focus
Dr. Qing Tang's lab at the University of Nebraska Lincoln is focused on understanding how the Arp2/3 complex, a key player in actin assembly, regulates cellular processes. Through advanced imaging techniques, the lab studies how this complex interacts with various partners in living cells, which is important for understanding muscle contraction, immune responses, and cancer metastasis. The research aims to uncover how disruptions in these processes contribute to diseases, advancing both basic science and potential therapies.
Arp2/3 complexactin assemblycell motilitysuper-resolution microscopyCRISPRcell signalingdisease mechanismsbiochemical regulationnanodomainscancer research
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the dynamics of the Arp2/3 complex in live cells.
AIM 02Identify the mechanisms regulating actin assembly pathways.
AIM 03Elucidate the role of Arp2/3 networks in tissue mechanics and disease.
AIM 04Explore the impact of signaling feedback on cellular processes.
AIM 05Study the interplay between activating and inhibitory mechanisms in actin regulation.
Skills the Lab Values
super-resolution microscopysingle molecule trackingCRISPR-Cas9 gene editingcell cultureWestern blotimmunofluorescencelive-cell imagingprotein purificationfluorescence microscopydata analysis in bioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications33bottom 2% of dept.393rd of 402
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Citations768bottom 2% of dept.395th of 402
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