Head of the Infection and Immunity Research Group | South China Sea Institute of Oceanology | China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoxiao Liu.affiliated with the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology in Guangzhou, China, has established a multidisciplinary research profile primarily spanning microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and marine biotechnology. Their work focuses on understanding host-pathogen interactions, immune response modulation, and microbial ecology, with particular emphasis on mycobacterial infections and phage biology. Liu’s recent studies, including investigations into the diagnostic value of combined detection of GBP1, IFN-γ, and IL-2 in differentiating non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) from tuberculosis (TB), reflect a translational approach aiming to improve clinical diagnostics and disease management. Concurrently, their research on lysogeny control and antiphage defense mechanisms via prophage-encoded kinase-phosphatase modules highlights a deep engagement with molecular mechanisms regulating bacterial survival and viral interactions, offering insights relevant to both therapeutic phage applications and microbial ecology. Liu has contributed significantly to the scientific community, as indicated by an h-index of 18, over 2,900 citations, and collaborations with a broad network of 385 co-authors, reflecting both impact and interdisciplinary engagement. Their research integrates laboratory-based experiments with advanced molecular and immunological techniques, demonstrating a commitment to bridging fundamental biology and practical applications. Overall, Liu’s body of work advances understanding in pathogen-host interactions, microbial defense systems, and immune modulation, providing critical insights with potential implications for diagnostics, infectious disease management, and biotechnological innovations in microbial systems. This profile underscores a sustained focus on both basic and translational research, positioning Liu as a prominent contributor to the fields of microbiology and molecular immunology.
Profiles: Scopus
Featured Publications
1. Liu, X., Zhang, Y., Zheng, L., Zhang, N., & Zhang, Y. (2026). The diagnostic value of combined detection of GBP1, IFN-γ, and IL-2 in differentiating NTM from TB infection. Clinica Chimica Acta, 578, 1–9.
2. Guo, Y., Tang, K., Wang, X., Liu, F., Luo, H. R., Waldor, M. K., & Wang, X. (2024). Control of lysogeny and antiphage defense by a prophage-encoded kinase-phosphatase module. Nature Communications, 15(1), 7244. Cited by: 10