She has published nearly 100 research papers as the first or corresponding author, contributed to one monograph as a co-author, and filed more than ten patent applications. Her research achievements were recognized with the First Prize of the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Award in 2015. Under her supervision, a project won the National Third Prize at the 15th "Challenge Cup" National Undergraduate Academic and Technological Works Competition. She has led four projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (one general program, two regional programs, and one youth program), in addition to several provincial-level projects.

Here are the academic papers she has published, among others:  

[1] Zeng, F. S., Yao, Y. F., Wang, L. F., & Li, Wen‑juan (Corresponding author)* (2023). Polysaccharides as antioxidants and prooxidants in managing the double-edged sword of reactive oxygen species. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 159, 114221. (SCI Zone 1)  

[2] Luo, Y., Tang, X., Zhang, Y., Su‑Mei, C., Wu, Q., & Li, Wen‑juan (Corresponding author)* (2022). Epigallocatechin‑3‑gallate alleviates D‑galactose‑induced aging impairment via gut‑brain communication. Food & Function. (SCI Zone 1)

[3] Li, T., Zhang, Y. S., Wan, M., Wu, W., Yao, Y. F., & Li, Wen‑juan (Corresponding author)*. (2022). *Ganoderma atrum* polysaccharide modulates the M1/M2 polarization of macrophages linked to the Notch signaling pathway. Food & Function, 13(7), 4216‑4228. (SCI Zone 1)  

[4] Wu, R. T., Wang, L. F., Yao, Y. F., Sang, T., Wu, Q. L., Fu, W. W., … & Li, Wen‑juan (Corresponding author)*. (2022). Activity fingerprinting of polysaccharides on oral, gut, pancreas and lung microbiota in diabetic rats. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 155, 113681. (SCI Zone 1)  

[5] Li, Lu, Li, Rui‑cheng, Song, Ye‑hao, Wu, Wen‑ying, Yi, Shu‑hua, Fu, Wang‑wei, Wu, Rui‑ting, & Li, Wen‑juan (Corresponding author)*. (2019). Effect of Ganoderma atrum polysaccharide against pancreatic damage in streptozotocin‑induced diabetic mice. Food & Function, 10(11), 7227‑7238. (SCI Zone 1)

[6] Li, Wen‑Juan, Zhang, Xian‑Yi, Wu, Rui‑Ting, Song, Ye‑Hao, & Xie, Ming‑Yong. (2018). Ganoderma atrum polysaccharide improves doxorubicin‑induced cardiotoxicity in mice by regulation of apoptotic pathway in mitochondria. Carbohydrate Polymers, 202, 581‑590. (SCI Zone 1)  

[7] Li, Wen‑Juan, Nie, Shao‑Ping, & Xie, Ming‑Yong. (2017). Mannose receptor mediates the immune response to Ganoderma atrum polysaccharides in macrophages. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 65, 348‑357. (SCI Zone 1)  

[8] Li, Wen‑Juan, Li, Lu, Zhen, Weng‑Ya, Wang, Le‑Feng, Pan, Meng, Lv, Jia‑Qian, Wang, Fan, Yao, Yu‑Fei, Nie, Shao‑Ping, & Xie, Ming‑Yong. (2017). Ganoderma atrum polysaccharide ameliorates ROS generation and apoptosis in spleen and thymus of immunosuppressed mice. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 99, 199‑208. (SCI Zone 1)  

[9] Li, Wen‑Juan, Nie, Shao‑Ping, & Xie, Ming‑Yong. (2015). Ganoderma atrum polysaccharide ameliorates hyperglycemia‑induced endothelial cell death via a mitochondria‑ROS pathway. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 63(37), 8182‑8191. (SCI Zone 1)  

[10] Li, Wen‑Juan, Nie, Shao‑Ping, Peng, Xiao‑Ping, Liu, Xiao‑Zhen, Li, Chang, Chen, Yi, Li, Jing‑En, Song, Wan‑Rui, & Xie, Ming‑Yong*. (2012). Ganoderma atrum polysaccharide improves age‑related oxidative stress and immune impairment in mice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 60(6), 1413‑1418. (SCI Zone 1)

[11] Li, Wen‑Juan, Nie, Shao‑Ping, Liu, Xiao‑Zhen, Zhang, Hui, Yang, Ying, Yu, Qiang, & Xie, Ming‑Yong*. (2012). Antimicrobial properties, antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of ethanol‑soluble acidic components from Ganoderma atrum. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 50(3–4), 689‑694. (SCI Zone 1)  

[12] Li, Wen‑juan, Chen, Yi, Nie, Shao‑ping, Wang, Yuan‑Xing, Li, Chang, & Xie, Ming‑Yong. (2011). Enhancement of Cyclophosphamide‑induced Antitumor Effect by a Novel Polysaccharide from Ganoderma atrum in Sarcoma 180‑bearing Mice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 59(8), 3707‑3716. (SCI Zone 1)  

Patents:  

[1] Pearl powder balls containing Houttuynia cordata polysaccharide‑protein and preparation method thereof (CN202010017045.5)  

[2] Preparation method of an antioxidant instant effervescent tea(CN201911211171.8)  

[3] White hyacinth bean non‑starch polysaccharide paste and preparation method thereof (CN201911211172.2)  

[4] Preparation method of a herbal tea beverage using golden tea as raw material(CN202011029147.5)  

[5] Camellia oil soft capsule, preparation method and use thereof (CN202011276069.9)