Publications

Zhao, Q., Yu, C.D., Wang, R., Xu, Q.J., Dai Pra, R., Zhang, L.^#, Chang, R.B.^# A multidimensional architecture of the mammalian interoceptive system. Nature. 2022. ^#co-coresponding author

Yu, C.D.*, Xu, Q.J.*, Chang, R.B. Vagal sensory neurons and gut-brain signaling. Curr Opin Neurobiol 2020,62:133:140. (review) *co-first author

Min, S., Chang, R.B., Prescott, S.L., Beeler, B., Joshi, N.R., Strochlic, D.E., Liberles, S.D. Arterial baroreceptors sense blood pressure through decorated aortic claws. Cell Reports 2019. In print.

Chang, R.B. Body thermal responses and the vagus nerve. Neurosci Lett 2019, 698:209-216. (review)

Chang, R.B. Optogentic control of the peripheral nervous system. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med. 2019 (review)

Chang, R.B. Body thermal responses and the vagus nerve. Neurosci Lett. 2019. (review)

Li, C., Navarrete, J., Liang-Guallpa, J., Lu, C., Funderburk, S.C., Chang, R.B., Liberles, S.D., Olson, D.P., Krashes, M.J. Defined Paraventricular Hypothalamic Populations Exhibit Differential Responses to Food Contingent on Caloric State. Cell Metab 2018

Adams, J.M., Pei, H., Sandoval, D.A., Seeley, R.J., Chang, R.B., Liberles, S.D., Olson, D.P. Liraglutide Modulates Appetite and Body Weight Via GLP-1R-Expressing Glutamatergic Neurons. Diabetes 2018. Epub ahead of print

Tu, Y.H., Cooper, A.J.*, Teng, B.*, Chang, R.B.*, Artiga, D.J., Turner, H.N., Mulhall, E.M., Ye, W., Smith, A.D., Liman, E.R. An evolutionarily conserved gene family encodes proton-selective ion channels. Science 2018, 359(6379):1047-1050. *equal contribution

Nonomura, K.*, Woo, S.H.*, Chang, R.B.*, Gillich, A., Qiu, Z., Francisco, A.G., Ranade, S.S., Liberles, S.D., Patapoutian, A. Piezo2 is an airway stretch sensor mediating lung inflation-induced apnea. Nature 2017, 541:176-181. *co-first author

Williams, E.K.*, Chang, R.B.*, Strochlic, D.E.*, Umans, B.D., Liberles, S.D. Sensory neurons that detect stretch and nutrients in the digestive system. Cell 2016, 166(1):209-21. *co-first author

Ye, W., Chang, R.B., Bushman, J.D., Tu, Y.H., Mulhall, E., Wilson, C.E., Chick, W., Hill- Eubanks, D., Nelson, M.T., Kinnamon, S.C., Liman, E.R. The K+ channel KIR2.1 functions in tandem with proton influx to sense sour taste. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2016, 113(2):E229-38.

Chang, R.B.*, Strochlic, D.E.*, Williams, E.K., Umans, B.D., Liberles, S.D. Vagal sensory neuron subtypes that differentially control breathing. Cell 2015, 161(3):622-33. *co-first author

Li, Q., Korzan, W.J., Ferrero, D.M., Chang, R.B., Roy, D.S., Buchi, M., Lemon, J.K., Kaur, A.W., Stowers, L., Fendt, M., Liberles, S.D. Synchronous evolution of an odor biosynthesis pathway and behavioral response. Current Biology 2013, 23(1):11-20.

Wang, Y.Y., Chang, R.B., Allgood, S.D., Silver, W.L., Liman, E.R. A TRPA1- dependent mechanism for the pungent sensation of weak acids. J Gen Physiol 2011, 137(6):493- 505.

Chang, R.B., Waters, H., Liman, E.R. A proton current drives action potentials in genetically identified sour taste cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2010, 107(51):22320-5.

Wang, Y.Y., Chang, R.B., Liman, E.R. TRPA1 is a component of the nociceptive response to CO2. J Neurosci 2010, 30(39):12958-63.

Wang, Y.Y., Chang, R.B., Waters, H.N., McKemy, D.D., Liman, E.R. The nociceptor ion channel TRPA1 is potentiated and inactivated by permeating calcium ions. J Biol Chem 2008, 283(47):32691-703.

Xing, C., Yin, Y., Chang, R., Gong, X., He, X., Xie, Z. Effects of insulin-like growth factor 1 on synaptic excitability in cultured rat hippocampal neurons. Exp Neurol 2007, 205(1):222- 9.

Xing, C., Peng, Y., Chang, R., Yin, Y., Xie, Z. Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 on okadaic acid-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells. Cell Biol Int 2005, 29(9):803-8.

Xing, C., Yin, Y., Chang, R., He, X., Xie, Z. A role of insulin-like growth factor 1 in beta amyloid-induced disinhibition of hippocampal neurons. Neurosci Lett 2005, 384(1-2):93-7.