Areas of Focus
- Immunomodulatory activity of polysaccharides
- Antioxidant effects of natural compounds
- Molecular mechanisms of bioactive compounds
Work Experience
- 2007-2009 - Northwestern Polytechnical University, School of Life Sciences - Postdoctor
- 2009-2010 - Northwestern Polytechnical University, School of Life Sciences - Assistant Professor
- 2010-Present - Northwestern Polytechnical University, School of Life Sciences - Associate Professor, Master’s Supervisor
- 2016-2017 - Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine - Visiting Scholar
- 2017 - University of Oxford - Teaching Training
- 2018 - Dresden University of Technology - Visiting Scholar
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1998-2002 Bachelor in Food Science and Engineering: Wuhan Polytechnic University
- 2002-2007 PhD in Sugar Engineering: School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology
Publications
- Immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects of polysaccharides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino in immunosuppressed Mice, Shang XY, Chao Y, Zhang Y, Lu CY, Xu CL, Niu WN, 2016
- Extraction and Antioxidant Activities of Polysaccharides from Gynostemma pentaphyllum Makino, Shang XY, Zhang Y, Bai YL, Xu CL, Niu WN, Qin CG, 2013
- Discovery of selective cystathionine beta-synthase inhibitors by high-throughput screening with a fluorescent thiol probe, Niu WN, Wu P, Chen F, Wang J, Shang XY, Xu CL, 2017
- Design, Recombinant Fusion Expression and Biological Evaluation of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Analogue as Novel Antimicrobial Agent, Xu CL, Guo Y, Qiao XJ, Shang XY, Niu WN, Jin ML, 2017
- Inhibitory Activity of the Extract from Broussonetia papyrifera Fruits to Cellular Lipid Peroxidation in vitro, Li Y, Shang XY, Niu WN, Xu CL, Qin CG, 2014
- Resveratrol ameliorates chronic high altitude exposure-induced oxidative stress and lipid metabolism alteration in rats, Xu CL, Sun R, Zhao YF, Qiao XJ, Shang XY, Niu WN, 2015
- Modulatory effects of vasoactive intestinal peptide on intestinal mucosal immunity and microbial community of weaned piglets challenged by an Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (K88), Xu CL, Wang YM, Sun R, Qiao XJ, Shang XY, Niu WN, 2014
- Effect of vitamin E supplementation on intestinal barrier function in rats exposed to high altitude hypoxia environment, Xu CL, Sun R, Qiao XJ, Xu CC, Shang XY, Niu WN, Chao Y, 2014
- Protective effect of glutamine on intestinal injury and bacterial community in rats exposed to hypobaric hypoxia environment, Xu CL, Sun R, Qiao XJ, Xu CC, Shang XY, Niu WN, 2014
- Effects of diet-derived rhizomes of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz on growth performance and immune function in piglets, Xu CL, Zhao YF, Shang XY, Niu WN, 2012
- Solid-phase synthesis and antibiotic activities of cyclodecapeptides on the scaffold of naturally occurring laterocidin, Xu CL, Qin CG, Zhang RJ, Niu WN, Shang XY, 2010
- Novel progresses in synthesis strategies of aromatic azo derivatives, Qin CG, Li Y, Li HL, Li DW, Niu WN, Shang XY, Xu CL, 2013
- Composition analysis and structural identification of anthocyanins in fruit of waxberry, Qin CG, Li Y, Niu WN, Ding Y, Shang XY, Xu CL, 2011
- On-resin cyclization and antimicrobial activity of Laterocidin and its analogues, Qin CG, Xu CL, Zhang RJ, Niu WN, Shang XY, 2010
- Analysis and characterization of anthocyanins in mulberry fruit, Qin CG, Li Y, Niu WN, Ding Y, Zhang RJ, Shang XY, 2010
- Biodegradation of blends of polyethylene-octene elastomer with starches by fungi, Shang XY, Chen XD, Fu X, Yang LS, 2009
- Biodegradation of polyethylene-octene elastomer-starch composites in soil, Shang XY, Chen XD, Fu X, Yang LS, 2009
- Antioxidant properties of polysaccharides from Dioscorea opposite Thunb roots, Shang XY, Xu CL, Niu WN, Qin CG, 2009
- Influence of compatibilizer on morphology and dynamic rheological behavior of polyethylene-octene elastomer/starch blends, Shang XY, Fu X, Yang LS, Chen XD, Zhang MQ, 2008
- Structure and water absorption of starch and polyethylene-octene elastomer composites, Shang XY, Fu X, Yang LS, Chen XD, 2008
- Kinetics of non-isothermal degradation of polyethylene-octene elastomer/starch blends, Shang XY, Fu X, Yang LS, He XW, Wen RG, 2007
Awards
- 2014: Wu Yajun Scholarship for Outstanding Young Teachers of Northwestern Polytechnical University
- 2015: Second Prize of Science and Technology in Xi’an
- 2016: Third Prize of Science and Technology in Shaanxi Province
