Jing Du, MD, PhD
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Quantifying the clinical impact of tissue reflex testing for liquid biopsy ESR1 mutation–negative cases with low ctDNA tumor fraction (TF) in HR(+)HER2(-) breast cancer.
Du J., Quintanilha J.C.F., Huang R.S.P, Heilmann A.M., Kahh A., Rozenblit M., Chiang A., Pusztai L., Krop I., Winer E.P., Graf R., Mills J., Gasco A., Levy M.A., Lustberg M. (2025) J Clin Oncol. 43(16) suppl. 1065.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Platelet-derived TLT-1 promotes tumor progression by suppressing CD8+ T cells
Tyagi T, Jain K, Yarovinsky TO, Chiorazzi M, Du J, Castro C, Griffin J, Korde A, Martin KA, Takyar SS, Flavell RA, Patel AA, Hwa J. Platelet-derived TLT-1 promotes tumor progression by suppressing CD8+ T cells. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2022, 220: e20212218. PMID: 36305874, PMCID: PMC9814191, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20212218.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD8 T cellsT cellsTLT-1Non-small cell lung cancer patientsCell lung cancer patientsTREM-like transcript-1Tumor immunosuppressive mechanismsT cell suppressionLung cancer patientsPatient T cellsNF-ÎşB pathwayPatient-derived tumorsDistinct activation phenotypesNSCLC patientsImmunosuppressive mechanismsSyngeneic tumorsHumanized miceImmunoregulatory rolePrognostic significanceImmunocompetent miceCancer patientsCell suppressionActivation phenotypeReduced tumorTumor growthUnfolded Protein Response Differentially Modulates the Platelet Phenotype
Jain K, Tyagi T, Du J, Hu X, Patell K, Martin KA, Hwa J. Unfolded Protein Response Differentially Modulates the Platelet Phenotype. Circulation Research 2022, 131: 290-307. PMID: 35862006, PMCID: PMC9357223, DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.121.320530.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUPR pathwayProtein responseMouse plateletsUnfolded protein responseActivation of UPRPlatelet phenotypeTranscriptional regulationGenomic regulationProtein misfoldingAnucleate plateletsProtein aggregationUPR activationPhosphorylation of PLCγ2Chemical chaperonesXBP1 pathwayP38 MAPKPERK pathwayUPRPKCδ activationPlatelet physiologyActivation pathwayPathwayPhenotypeIRE1α inhibitionSelective induction
2020
Parkin Coordinates Platelet Stress Response in Diabetes Mellitus: A Big Role in a Small Cell
Lee SH, Du J, Hwa J, Kim WH. Parkin Coordinates Platelet Stress Response in Diabetes Mellitus: A Big Role in a Small Cell. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2020, 21: 5869. PMID: 32824240, PMCID: PMC7461561, DOI: 10.3390/ijms21165869.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords14-3-3 ProteinsAnimalsBlood PlateletsCells, CulturedDiabetes MellitusHumansLysosomal Membrane ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMitochondriaMitochondrial Trifunctional Protein, alpha SubunitMitophagyPlatelet ActivationProtein BindingProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesStress, PhysiologicalUbiquitin-Protein LigasesValosin Containing ProteinConceptsDiabetes mellitusDiabetic plateletsPlatelet activationNew potential therapeutic targetsEndogenous protective rolePotential therapeutic targetHealthy controlsMitochondrial β-oxidationPlatelet mitochondrial dysfunctionHealthy plateletsTherapeutic targetProtective rolePlatelet aggregationMitochondrial protectionMitochondrial dysfunctionMellitusPlateletsΒ-oxidationStress responseActivationParkinParkin-dependent mitophagyCellsDysfunctionTargeting lysosomes
2019
Mitochondrial MsrB2 serves as a switch and transducer for mitophagy
Lee SH, Lee S, Du J, Jain K, Ding M, Kadado AJ, Atteya G, Jaji Z, Tyagi T, Kim W, Herzog RI, Patel A, Ionescu CN, Martin KA, Hwa J. Mitochondrial MsrB2 serves as a switch and transducer for mitophagy. EMBO Molecular Medicine 2019, 11: emmm201910409. PMID: 31282614, PMCID: PMC6685081, DOI: 10.15252/emmm.201910409.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBlood PlateletsCell LineDiabetes MellitusFemaleHumansMethionine Sulfoxide ReductasesMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMicrofilament ProteinsMicrotubule-Associated ProteinsMitochondriaMitochondrial Membrane Transport ProteinsMitochondrial Permeability Transition PoreMitophagyMutationOxidation-ReductionOxidative StressParkinson DiseaseSignal TransductionUbiquitin-Protein LigasesUbiquitinationConceptsReduced mitophagyOxidative stress-induced mitophagyNovel regulatory mechanismStress-induced mitophagyLC3 interactionMitochondrial matrixDamaged mitochondriaMsrB2Reactive oxygen speciesRegulatory mechanismsMethionine oxidationMitophagyMitochondriaPlatelet apoptosisOxygen speciesPlatelet-specific knockoutApoptosisPathophysiological importanceExpressionImportant roleUbiquitinationParkin mutationsParkinSpeciesLC3Age associated non-linear regulation of redox homeostasis in the anucleate platelet: Implications for CVD risk patients
Jain K, Tyagi T, Patell K, Xie Y, Kadado AJ, Lee SH, Yarovinsky T, Du J, Hwang J, Martin KA, Testani J, Ionescu CN, Hwa J. Age associated non-linear regulation of redox homeostasis in the anucleate platelet: Implications for CVD risk patients. EBioMedicine 2019, 44: 28-40. PMID: 31130473, PMCID: PMC6604369, DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2019.05.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PhysiologicalAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAgingAnimalsAntioxidantsApoptosisBiomarkersBlood PlateletsCardiovascular DiseasesComorbidityDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHomeostasisHumansMaleMiceMiddle AgedOxidation-ReductionOxidative StressPlatelet ActivationPlatelet AdhesivenessReactive Oxygen SpeciesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsConceptsRisk patientsMouse studiesPlatelet phenotypeMajor adverse cardiovascular eventsHigh cardiovascular risk patientsAdaptive increaseAdverse cardiovascular eventsCentral pathophysiological roleCVD risk patientsCardiovascular risk patientsAggressive antiplatelet therapyEffect of comorbidityAge group 40Young healthy subjectsAntiplatelet therapyCardiovascular eventsYear age cohortAdvanced ageCVD patientsGroup 40Healthy subjectsPathophysiological roleElderly populationCardiovascular pathologyPatients
2018
Diabetes Exacerbates Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Down-Regulation of MicroRNA and Up-Regulation of O-GlcNAcylation
Wang D, Hu X, Lee SH, Chen F, Jiang K, Tu Z, Liu Z, Du J, Wang L, Yin C, Liao Y, Shang H, Martin KA, Herzog RI, Young LH, Qian L, Hwa J, Xiang Y. Diabetes Exacerbates Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Down-Regulation of MicroRNA and Up-Regulation of O-GlcNAcylation. JACC Basic To Translational Science 2018, 3: 350-362. PMID: 30062222, PMCID: PMC6058960, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2018.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchR injuryInfarct sizeMyocardial ischemia/reperfusion injuryIschemia/reperfusion injuryMyocardial ischemia/reperfusionMiR-24Ischemia/reperfusionMyocardial infarct sizePromising therapeutic candidateReperfusion injuryDiabetic heartMyocardial infarctionPoor survivalMouse modelTherapeutic candidateO-GlcNAcylationGenetic overexpressionUp-RegulationInjuryDown regulationMultiple key proteinsKey proteinsHeartReperfusionHyperglycemia
2017
Opposing Actions of AKT (Protein Kinase B) Isoforms in Vascular Smooth Muscle Injury and Therapeutic Response
Jin Y, Xie Y, Ostriker AC, Zhang X, Liu R, Lee MY, Leslie KL, Tang W, Du J, Lee SH, Wang Y, Sessa WC, Hwa J, Yu J, Martin KA. Opposing Actions of AKT (Protein Kinase B) Isoforms in Vascular Smooth Muscle Injury and Therapeutic Response. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2017, 37: 2311-2321. PMID: 29025710, PMCID: PMC5699966, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.117.310053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBinding SitesCell Cycle ProteinsCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell ProliferationCells, CulturedDisease Models, AnimalForkhead Transcription FactorsGene Expression RegulationGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansMice, KnockoutMuscle, Smooth, VascularMyocytes, Smooth MuscleNeointimaNuclear ProteinsPhenotypePromoter Regions, GeneticProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktRNA InterferenceRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionSirolimusTime FactorsTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsTransfectionVascular System InjuriesConceptsIntimal hyperplasiaTherapeutic inhibitionVascular smooth muscle injurySmooth muscle-specific deletionSmooth muscle cell proliferationSystemic vascular diseaseSevere intimal hyperplasiaSmooth muscle injuryNew treatment strategiesWild-type miceAkt isoformsMuscle cell proliferationMuscle-specific deletionMechanism of actionVascular smooth muscle cell differentiationCoronary revascularizationSmooth muscle cell differentiationDiabetes mellitusDiabetic patientsControl miceRapamycin therapyVascular diseaseMuscle injuryTherapeutic responseSevere thrombosis
2016
Inducing mitophagy in diabetic platelets protects against severe oxidative stress
Lee SH, Du J, Stitham J, Atteya G, Lee S, Xiang Y, Wang D, Jin Y, Leslie KL, Spollett G, Srivastava A, Mannam P, Ostriker A, Martin KA, Tang WH, Hwa J. Inducing mitophagy in diabetic platelets protects against severe oxidative stress. EMBO Molecular Medicine 2016, 8: 779-795. PMID: 27221050, PMCID: PMC4931291, DOI: 10.15252/emmm.201506046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDiabetes mellitusOxidative stressThrombotic cardiovascular eventsAnticipation of exposureCardiovascular eventsOxidative stress-mediated mitochondrial damageNormal platelet activationDiabetic plateletsPlatelet functionPlatelet pathologyPlatelet activationSevere oxidative stressNormal plateletsConsiderable mortalityProtective mechanismMitochondrial damageMellitusThrombosisPlateletsMitophagy inductionPhosphorylated p53Mitophagy machineryPlatelets resultsAutophagy processJNK activation
2015
Hyperglycemia repression of miR-24 coordinately upregulates endothelial cell expression and secretion of von Willebrand factor
Xiang Y, Cheng J, Wang D, Hu X, Xie Y, Stitham J, Atteya G, Du J, Tang WH, Lee SH, Leslie K, Spollett G, Liu Z, Herzog E, Herzog RI, Lu J, Martin KA, Hwa J. Hyperglycemia repression of miR-24 coordinately upregulates endothelial cell expression and secretion of von Willebrand factor. Blood 2015, 125: 3377-3387. PMID: 25814526, PMCID: PMC4447857, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2015-01-620278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVon Willebrand factorDiabetes mellitusMiR-24Diabetic patientsAdverse thrombotic eventsThrombotic cardiovascular eventsVWF expressionWillebrand factorDiabetic mouse modelNovel therapeutic targetHistamine H1 receptorsEndothelial cell expressionHyperglycemia-induced activationCardiovascular eventsThrombotic eventsH1 receptorsMouse modelVWF levelsTherapeutic targetCell expressionMellitusPatientsEndothelial cellsElevated levelsReactive oxygen species
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Elacestrant Versus Standard Endocrine Therapy in Women and Men With Node-positive, Estrogen Receptor-positive, HER2-negative, Early Breast Cancer With High Risk of Recurrence-A Global, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label Phase 3 Study
HIC ID2000039459RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date08/01/2029Recruiting ParticipantsCAMBRIA-2: A Phase III, Open-Label, Randomised Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Camizestrant (AZD9833, a Next Generation, Oral Selective Estrogen Receptor Degrader) vs Standard Endocrine Therapy (Aromatase Inhibitor or Tamoxifen) as Adjuvant Treatment for Patients With ER+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer and an Intermediate-High or High Risk of Recurrence Who Have Completed Definitive Locoregional Treatment and Have No Evidence of Disease
HIC ID2000038387RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date03/04/2030Recruiting ParticipantsLoTam: A Randomized, Phase III Clinical Trial of Low-Dose Tamoxifen for Selected Patients With Molecular Low-Risk Early-Stage Breast Cancer
HIC ID2000039865RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date11/30/2030Recruiting ParticipantsA Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label, Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant MK-2870 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Versus Treatment of Physician's Choice (TPC) in Participants With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Who Received Neoadjuvant Therapy and Did Not Achieve a Pathological Complete Response (pCR) at Surgery
HIC ID2000039199RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/16/2030Recruiting ParticipantsDatopotamab Deruxtecan and Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for the Treatment of HER2-Negative Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
HIC ID2000039135RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date01/01/2028Recruiting Participants
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Jing Du, MD, PhD, specializes in medical oncology and hematology, with a focus on treating patients with breast cancer.
As an instructor of medicine in medical oncology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Du studies the environment surrounding a tumor, including blood vessels, immune cells, and other cells that can affect how the tumor grows. She uses advanced techniques to identify new markers, or indicators, that can help in diagnosing and treating cancer more effectively. She is actively involved in clinical trials, where she leads efforts to test new treatments and therapies for cancer.
Dr. Du received her medical degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and her doctoral degree in biochemistry from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Du pursued a Kirschstein-NRSA Training Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship in medical oncology-hematology at Yale New Haven Health.
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Breast Oncology; Medical Oncology
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