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5. Chu M, Wang RX, Jing XY, Li D, Fu GF, Deng JJ, Xu ZB, Zhao J, Liu Z, Fan QM, Pei LJ, Zeng Z, Liu C, Chen ZX*, Lu J*, Liu XA*. Conventional and Multi-omics Assessments of Subacute Inhalation Toxicity due to Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin Aerosol Produced by Electronic Cigarettes. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2024.
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7. Chen ZX, Liu XA*, Kenny PJ*. Central and Peripheral Actions of Nicotine That Influence Blood Glucose Homeostasis and the Development of Diabetes. Pharmacol Res. 2023.
8. Xu XL, Zheng SD, Ren JY, Li ZX, Li JY, Xu ZB, Yuan F, Yang QX, Margetts AV, Pollock TA, Vilca SJ, Yang CY, Chen GW, Shen PL, Li SP, Xia JX, Chen CY, Zhou T, Zhu YJ, Tuesta LM, Wang LP, Kenny PJ, Liu XA*, Chen ZX*. Hypothalamic CRF Neurons Facilitate Brain Reward Function. Curr Biol. 2024.
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* Co-corresponding authors.
