Journal Articles:

• "A Role for the Cadherin Family of Cell Adhesion Molecules in Hippocampal Long-Term Potentiation", L. Tang, C. P. Hung and E. M. Schuman Neuron, 20: 1165-1175 (1998).
  
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  • Minireview #1: "Synaptic Adhesion: the Building Blocks of Memory?", Donald J. Hagler, Jr., Yukiko Goda, Neuron, 20: 1059-1062
    
  • Minireview #2: "The Cadherin Superfamily at the Synapse: More Members, More Missions", Tadashi Uemura, Cell, 93: 1095-1098
  • Caltech News Release
  • Pasadena Star News Report
  • Engineering and Science (Caltech)

• "A computer software tool for graphic management of physical mapping data", L. Tang, J. Boulton, B. Liau, H. Zhang, W. Qin, S. H. Huh, R. X. Xu, Y. Cao, G. A. George and U.-J. Kim, Biotechnique, submitted.
  
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  • This software used by Caltech for constructing human chromosome map
  • This software used by worldwide genome research centers

• "Determinants of BDNF-induced Potentiation in Hippocampal Slice: Effects of Trk B Antibodies and Perfusion Rate", H. Kang, L. Jia, K.-Y. Suh, L. Tang, and E.M. Schuman Learning & Memory 3 (3), 188-196 (1996).
  
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• "Channel Gating Governed Symmetrically by Conserved Leucine Residues in the M2 Domain of Nicotinic Receptors", C. Labarca, M. W. Nowak, H. Y. Zhang, L. Tang, P. Deshpande, H. A. Lester, Nature 376 (6540): 514-516 (1995).
  
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• "Effects of Lead on Temporal Response Properties of Retinal Ganglion Cells", D.-Y. Ruan, L. Tang, C. Zhao, and Y.-J. Guo Science in China (Series B) 35 (5): 538-546 (1994).
  
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• "Effects of Low-Level Lead on Retinal Ganglion Sustained and Transient Cells in Developint Rats", D.-Y. Ruan, L. Tang, C. Zhao. and Y.-J. Guo Neurotoxicology and Teratology 16 (1): 47-53 (1994).
  
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• D.-Y. Ruan, Y.-F. Hu, L. Tang, and F. Q. Li "Effect of Rare Earth Element Yttrium on ERG and VEP in Developing Rats" Journal of University of Science and Technology of China 23 (2): 229-233 (1993).

• "Lead-induced Oxidant Damages in Developing Rats", D.-Y. Ruan and L. Tang Journal of Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Beijing, 1:315-320 (1991).

Abstracts

• L. Tang, S. Murase and E. M. Schuman "Characterization of the Role of Cadherin Molecules in Synaptic Plasticity in the Adult Hippocampus", Soc. for Neurosci. Abs. Vol. 24, 426.16, (1998)

• L. Tang and E. M. Schuman "Involvement of Cadherin Molecules in Synaptic Plasticity in the Adult Hippocampus" Soc. for Neurosci. Abs. Vol. 23, 47.17 (1997).

• L. Tang, C. P. Hung, and E. M. Schuman "Role of Cadherin Molecules in Synaptic Plasticity in the Adult Rat Hippocampus" Soc. for Neurosci. Abs. Vol. 22, 136.3 (1996).

• D.-Y. Ruan and L. Tang "Lead-induced Oxidant Damage and Role of Zinc in Antioxidant Defense System of Developing Rats", International Symposium on Toxicology, Abs. 139-140 (1990).

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