Dr. Li Xu
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Dr. Li Xu

Associate Professor
Southwest University, China

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Phytochemistry from Southwest University, China

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Biography

Dr. Li Xu is currently working as Associate Professor at Southwest University China. He obtained his Ph.D. in Phytochemistry from Southwest University, Chongqing, China in 2006. Dr. Li Xu received number of honors includes, The Second Prize for Science & Technology Achievement of the Ministry of Education, The Second Prize of Chinese Agricultural Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, The Southwest University Teaching Excellence Award and many others. He also received number of grants for his research work. He has published 24 articles in journals as well as 3 patents contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Phytochemistry
62%
Natural Product Chemistry
90%
Food Chemistry
75%
Antioxidant Activity
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
44
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Xu, P., Q. Chen, X. Chen, H. Qi and Y. Yang et al., 2023. Morusin and mulberrin extend the lifespans of yeast and C. elegans via suppressing nutrient-sensing pathways. GeroScience, 45: 949-964.
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  2. Shi, X., L. Xu, J. Zhang, J. Mo, P. Zhuang and L. Zheng, 2023. Oxyresveratrol from mulberry branch extract protects HUVECs against oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein-induced oxidative injury via activation of the Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway. J. Funct. Foods, Vol. 100. 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105371.
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  3. Liu, S., X. Shi, W. Xiang, Z. Jin and Y. Jia et al., 2023. Bioactivities and physicochemical properties of crude polysaccharides from mulberry twigs, agricultural by-products. Ind. Crops Prod., Vol. 193. 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.116191.
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  4. Zhu, Y., W. Xiang, Y. Shen, Y. Jia and Y. Zhang et al., 2022. New butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor derived from mulberry twigs, a kind of agricultural byproducts. Ind. Crops Prod., Vol. 187. 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115535.
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  5. He, L., F. Huang, Y. Wang, Y. Wu, L. Xu and P. Chang, 2022. The catalytic domain of neuropathy target esterase influences lipid droplet biogenesis and lipid metabolism in human neuroblastoma cells. Metabolites, Vol. 12. 10.3390/metabo12070637.
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  6. Feng, F., W. Xiang, H. Gao, Y. Jia and Y. Zhang et al., 2022. Rapid screening of nonalkaloid α-glucosidase inhibitors from a mulberry twig extract using enzyme-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles coupled with UPLC-MS/MS. J. Agric. Food Chem., 70: 11958-11966.
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  7. Xiang, W., Z. Xia and L. Xu, 2021. UPLC-MS/MS profiling, antioxidant, α-glucosidase inhibitory, cholinesterase inhibitory, and cardiovascular protection potentials of jialing 20 (Morus multicaulis Perr.) mulberry branch extract. Foods, Vol. 10. 10.3390/foods10112659.
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  8. Liu, J., Y. Yu, Y. Zhao, L. Jiang, Y. Zhou, D. Huang and L. Xu, 2021. Interrelation of cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant activity and DNA damage protection to the different solvent extracts of mulberry (Morus alba L.). J. Food Process. Preserv., Vol. 45. 10.1111/jfpp.14891.
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  9. Jia Ya-Nan., Ya-Lin. Peng, Yi-Ping. Zhao, Xi-Fei. Cheng, Y. Zhou, Chun-Li. Chai, Ling-Shu. Zeng, Min-Hui. Pan and L. Xu, 2019. Comparison of the hepatoprotective effects of the three main stilbenes from mulberry twigs. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 67: 5521-5529.
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  10. Chao, L., W. Xiang, Y. Yan, S. Zheng-Qin, H. Xian-Zhi and X. Li, 2015. Comparative analysis of 1-deoxynojirimycin contribution degree to α-glucosidase inhibitory activity and physiological distribution in Morus alba L. Ind. Crops Prod., 70: 309-315.
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  11. Xu, L., C. Wang, C. Liu, J. Liu and W. Xiang, 2014. Antioxidant activity and total flavonoids of silkworm excrement extracts. J. Curr. Res. Sci., 2: 264-267.
  12. Xu, L., C. Liu, W. Xiang, H. Chen, X. Qin and X. Huang, 2014. Advances in the study of oxyresveratrol. Int. J. Pharmacol., 10: 44-54.
  13. Wang, C.H., C. Liu, J. Liu, X. Wei and X. Li, 2014. Study on antioxidant activity of medicine mulberry (Morus nigra L.). Scienta Silvae Sinicae, 50: 53-59.
  14. Liu, C., J. Liu, L. Xu and W. Xiang, 2014. Recent achievements in bionic implementations of insect structure and functions. Kybernetes, 43: 307-324.
  15. Liu, C., C.H. Wang, J. Liu and L. Xu, 2014. Optimization of microwave-assisted technology for extracting 1-deoxynojirimycin from mulberry tea by response surface methodology. Food Sci. Technol. Res., 20: 599-603.
  16. Chao, L., L. Xu, Z.Q. Shi, Z.L. He and J. Lan, 2014. Progress in separation and purification technology of 1-Deoxynojirimycin from plants. Sci. Sericult., 40: 544-550.
  17. Chao, L., L. Xu, L. Jing and X. Wei, 2014. Stability analysis of 1-Deoxynojirimycin in the extracts of Ramulus mori. Food Sci., 35: 52-56.
  18. Xu, L., J. Liu, C. Liu, C. Wu, C.H. Wang and X.Z. Huang, 2013. Response surface optimization of ultrasonic-assisted oxyresveratrol extraction from the bark of cultured black mulberry (Morus nigra L.). Separat. Sci. Technol., 48: 2779-2785.
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  19. Liu, J., C. Liu, C.H. Wang, L. Xu and W. Xiang et al., 2013. Contents and antioxidant activity of antioxidant substances in various organic solvent extraction fraction from Xingjiang medicinal mulberry branch ethanolic extract. Sci. Sericult., 39: 978-983.
  20. Liu, J., L. Xu and X.Z. Huang, 2012. Research progress in bioactive ingredients and pharmacological functions of Silkworm Pupa. Sci. Food, 33: 303-307.
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  21. Zhou, L., L. Xu, M.D. Yu, J.C. Liu and X.Z. Huang, 2011. Extraction, purification and characterization of Morin from Xinjiang black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) tree branch. Sci. Food, 32: 76-78.
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  22. Yang, L., X. Li, M. Xiao-Min, W. Fei-Fei and Y. Mao-De et al., 2011. Screening of Chinese herbal medicine with inhibitory activity to ciboria shiraiana. Sci. Sericulture, 2011: 187-192.
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  23. Wu, C., L. Xu, Y. Wang, H. Chen and X. Huang, 2011. Determination of total polyphenol content and antityrosinase capacity of mulberrymedicine (Morus nigra L.) extract. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 16175-16180.
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  24. Wu, C., L. Xu, J.C. Liu, X.Z. Huang and Y.M. Maimaiti, 2011. Process optimization for total polyphenol extraction from the tree branch bark of Xinjiang black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) by response surface methodology. Sci. Food, 32: 104-107.
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  25. Wang, Y.C., C. Wu, H. Chen, Y. Zheng, L. Xu and X.Z. Huang, 2011. Antioxidant activities of resveratrol, oxyresveratrol, esveratrol, mulberroside a from cortex mori. Food Sci., 32: 135-138.
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  26. Liu, J.C., L. Xu, C. Wu, M.D. Yu and X.Z. Huang, 2011. Amino acid composition of Mulberry fruit from a new tetraploid Mulberry variety Jialing 30. Sci. Sericult., 37: 112-115.
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  27. Lin, Z., X. Li, Y. Mao-De, L. Jun-Chi and H. Xian-Zhi, 2011. Extraction, purification and characterization of morin from xinjiang black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) tree branch. Food Sci., 32: 76-78.
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  28. Liang, Y., L. Xu, X.M. Ma, F.F. Wen, M.D. Yu, F.A. Wu and X.Z. Huang, 2011. Screening of chinese herbal medicine with inhibitory activity to Ciboria shiraiana. Sci. Sericult., 37: 187-192.
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  29. Jiang, H., L. Xu, J.C. Liu and X.Z. Huang, 2011. Research progress on active ingredients and pharmacological functions of black Mulberry (Morus nigra L.). Sci. Sericult., 37: 98-104.
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  30. Zhou, L., L. Xu, C. Wu, M.D. Yu and X.Z. Huang, 2010. Optimization of extraction technology for total flavonoids from mulberry barks. Sci. Sericult., 36: 491-495.
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  31. Xu, L., C.J. Ji, N.H. Tan, L.R. Yang and M.D. Yu, 2010. Isolation and identification of norartocarpetin in mulberry. Food Sci., 31: 101-103.
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  32. Wu, C., L. Xu, L. Zhou, J.C. Liu, M.D. Yu, X.Z. Huang and Y.L. Xia, 2010. A comparison on the content of antioxidant substances in fruits of four mulberry varieties. Sci. Sericult., 36: 337-340.
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  33. Xu, L., L. Zhou, C. Wu, J.C. Liu, M.D. Yu and W. Xiao, 2009. Ultrasonic assisted extraction of mulberroside a from mulberry root Cortex. Sci. Food, 30: 144-147.
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  34. Xia, Y.L., L. Xu and C.F. Yang, 2009. Determination of the γ-aminobutyricacid in Mulberry leaves. Chin. Agric. Sci. Bull., 25: 209-212.
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  35. Wu, S.L., L. Xu, J. Liu, L. Zhou and C. Wu et al., 2009. A study on the extraction methods and technological conditions for mulberroside A. Sci. Sericult., 35: 671-674.
  36. Xu, L., M.D. Yu, X.L. Wang, Q.Y. Xia and C.J. Ji et al., 2008. Isolation and identification of dadahol a from mulberry branches. Sci. Sericult., 34: 88-91.
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  37. Xu, L., C.J. Ji, N.H. Tan, M.D. Yu, X.L. Wang and Q.Y. Xia 2008. Isolation and identification of scopoletin and scopolin in mulberry. Sci. Sericult., 34: 593-596.
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  38. Wu, S.L., L. Xu, X.L. Wang, Z.G. Li, X.Y. Jing and M.D. Yu, 2008. Progress on study on antioxidant substances from mulberry. News Lett. Sericult. Sci., 28: 22-26.
  39. Yao, Y., L. Xu, W.X. Xie, M.D. Yu and Q.Y. Xia, 2007. Progress on study on1-deoxy-nojirimyci from mulberry. News Lett. Sericult. Sci., 27: 35-38.
  40. Xu, L., M.D. Yu, C. Lu and L.R. Yang, 2006. AFLP analysis of the genetic background of the newly breed artificial triploid mulberry. Chin. Agric. Sci. Bull., 22: 46-48.
  41. Xu, L., M.D. Yu, C. Lu, F.A. Wu, X.L. Wang, C.J. Jing and C.R. Wu, 2005. AFLP analysis of the genetic background of the newly breed artificial triploid mulberry. Acta Botanic Yunnanica, 27: 187-192.
  42. Xu, L., M.D. Yu, C. Lu, C.J. Jing and C.R. Wu, 2005. Extraction of total DNA of mulberry by Banj. Sci. Sericult., 31: 107-109.
  43. Li, X., Y. Maode, L. Cheng, W. Fuan and W. Qianling et al., 2005. AFLP analysis of the newly breed artificial triploid mulberry. Acta Bot. Yunnanica, 27: 187-192.
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  44. Xu, L., M.D. Yu, J.F. Yang, Y.L. Xia and C.J. Jing, 2002. A comparative experiment of winter bus culture of different mulberry germplasms. News Lett. Sericult. Sci., 22: 10-13.
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