Junmin Chang

Junmin Chang


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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10 December 2023 in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
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JSJianzhong Song
Jianzhong Song
XZXin Zhao
Xin Zhao
JBJiaqiang Bo
Jiaqiang Bo
ZLZhiyuan Lv
Zhiyuan Lv
GLGairu Li
Gairu Li
JCJunmin Chang
Junmin Chang

23 December 2023 in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
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JSJianzhong Song
Jianzhong Song
YCYingying Chen
Yingying Chen
ZLZhiyuan Lv
Zhiyuan Lv
HTHailiqian Taoerdahong
Hailiqian Taoerdahong
GLGairu Li
Gairu Li
JCJunmin Chang
Junmin Chang

3 October 2025 in Carbohydrate Polymers
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YWYu Wang
Yu Wang
DZDongxuan Zheng
Dongxuan Zheng
SJShuyi Ji
Shuyi Ji
JTJunjie Tan
Junjie Tan
ZTZhanping Tian
Zhanping Tian
JSJing Shen
Jing Shen

24 April 2024 in Fitoterapia
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ZLZhiyuan Lv
Zhiyuan Lv
JSJianzhong Song
Jianzhong Song
YXYang Xiang
Yang Xiang
ZCZhanghao Chen
Zhanghao Chen
ZLZinan Lu
Zinan Lu
JCJunmin Chang
Junmin Chang

28 May 2026 in Frontiers in Nutrition
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JSJianzhong Song
Jianzhong Song
XZXin Zhao
Xin Zhao
LCLingling Cao
Lingling Cao
YCYingying Chen
Yingying Chen
XZXingchen Zhou
Xingchen Zhou
JCJunmin Chang
Junmin Chang
Background: Liver fibrosis (LF) is a progressive injury that frequently advances to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, yet effective intervention strategies remain limited. Alhagi honey polysaccharide (AHPN), a bioactive macromolecule with a molecular weight of 9.35 × 10ł Da primarily composed of mannose (29.384%), glucose (41.804%), and galactose (28.810%), represents a promising candidate for antifibrotic therapy. Methods: This study established a carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4 )-induced liver fibrosis mouse model to evaluate AHPN’s intervention effect. Liver injury, collagen deposition, and fibrosis progression were assessed histologically and biochemically. The underlying mechanisms were explored through analysis of the TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathway, hepatic stellate cell activation, Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant pathway, inflammatory cytokine profiles, and fibrosis marker expression. Additionally, 16S rDNA sequencing and metabolomics were employed to investigate AHPN’s regulatory effects on gut microbiota composition and hepatic metabolism. Results: AHPN administration significantly attenuated hepatic injury, reduced collagen deposition, and suppressed fibrosis progression by inhibiting TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling and hepatic stellate cell activation, accompanied by restored liver function. Mechanistically, AHPN activated the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway to alleviate oxidative stress, decreased serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α), and downregulated fibrosis-related markers (α-SMA, collagen I, LN, PCIII, IV-C). Notably, 16S rDNA sequencing revealed that AHPN enriched beneficial gut bacteria including Bacteroidaceae , Lactobacillaceae , and Marinifilaceae while restoring intestinal tight junction proteins (Occludin, ZO-1). Metabolomics analysis further demonstrated that AHPN improved hepatic metabolic disorders. Conclusion: These findings indicate that AHPN ameliorates CCl 4 -induced liver fibrosis through a multi-targeted mechanism involving suppression of TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling, activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant pathway, reduction of inflammatory responses, and crucially, modulation of the gut microbiota-liver metabolism axis. These findings underscore the potential of dietary polysaccharides in modulating the gut microbiota-liver metabolism axis and provide a basis for developing nutritional strategies against liver fibrosis.

28 November 2025 in Carbohydrate Polymers
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YWYu Wang
Yu Wang
DZDongxuan Zheng
Dongxuan Zheng
SJShuyi Ji
Shuyi Ji
JTJunjie Tan
Junjie Tan
ZTZhanping Tian
Zhanping Tian
JSJing Shen
Jing Shen