Xiaodong Mao
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1
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About
Xiaodong Mao is a molecular virologist whose research centers on the detection and characterization of hepatitis viruses, with a particular focus on hepatitis D virus (HDV). In his most cited work, Mao pioneered the use of cDNA microarray technology for the sensitive and specific detection of HDV, addressing a critical need in regions where viral hepatitis remains a major public health burden. By designing and validating specific primers for HDV, he demonstrated how microarray-based diagnostics could improve the accuracy of identifying co-infections that often lead to more severe liver disease. Though his citation count is modest, this early work laid important groundwork for applying high-throughput molecular tools to hepatitis surveillance. Mao’s contributions highlight the value of adapting emerging genomic technologies—like microarrays—to combat neglected viral pathogens, and his research continues to inform efforts in viral hepatitis diagnostics and epidemiology.
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- 1Detection of hepatitis D virus by cDNA microarray method.3 citations · 2004