Leadership

Xiang Meixiang, M.D., Ph.D.

Position:Vice President, Vice Chair of SAHZU Heart Center

Department:Cardiology

Medical School:  Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China

Academic Rank:  Professor of Medicine, Chief Physician


Clinical / Research Interests

CLINICAL SPECIALITY:

1.    Diagnosis and treatment of common cardiovascular diseases

2.    Individualized treatment for patients with heart failure

3.    Emergency treatment of cardiovascular critical patients

4.    Implantable cardiac devices indications and techniques, e.g. CRTD implantation

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

1.    Basic and clinical translational research on cardiac remodeling and heart failure

2.    The mechanism of peripheral vascular diseases


Professional Highlights

Natural Science Award of Zhejiang Province, First Place, 2023

Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award, First Place, 2022

Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award, Third Place, 2017

Medicine, Health Science and Technology Award of Zhejiang Province, First Prize, 2013

Zhejiang Scientific and Technological Progress Award, First Prize, 2013

Zhejiang Scientific and Technological Progress Award, First Prize, 2008


Professional Appointments

Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS)

Committee Member, Cardiac Pacing Branch of Chinese Society of Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing

Committee Member, Chinese Cardiac Medical Instrument and Prescription Association

Standing Committee Member, Electrophysiological Female Physicians Alliance

Committee Member, Cardiac Pacing Branch of Chinese Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Association

Committee Member, Heart Rhythm Branch of Chinese Society of Biomedical Engineering (CSBE)

Committee Member, Heart Rhythm Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association

Committee Member, Female Physicians Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Doctor Association

Director, Zhejiang Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Division

Standing Committee Member, Zhejiang Society of Cardiology

Standing Committee Member, Zhejiang Society of Cardiology

Vice Director, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment on Cardiovascular Disease


Education Experience

Research Summary

Publications

Simin Meng, Yi Yu, Shuo Yu, Shiyu Zhu, Mengjia Shi, Meixiang Xiang*, Hong Ma*. Advances in Metabolic Remodeling and Intervention Strategies in Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research. 2023, Online ahead.

Wudi Li#, Sheng-an Su#, Jian Chen, Yimin Shen, Hong Ma*, Meixiang Xiang*. EphrinB2 drives osteogenic fate of adult cardiac fibroblasts in a calcium influx dependent manner. American Journal of Physiology Cell Physiology. 2023, 325: C69-C78.

Sheng-an Su#, Yuhao Zhang#, Wudi Li#, Yutao Xi, Yunrui Lu, Jian Shen, Yuankun Ma, Yaping Wang, Yimin Shen, Lan Xie, Hong Ma, Yao Xie*, Meixiang Xiang*. Cardiac Piezo1 Exacerbates Lethal Ventricular Arrhythmogenesis by Linking Mechanical Stress with Ca2+ Handling After Myocardial Infarction. Research. 2023, 6:0165.

Yao Xie#, Chengchen Zhao, Meixiang Xiang*. Flow visualization of a unique case of persistent truncus arteriosus with prolonged survival. European Heart Journal. 2023, 44(20):1841.

Lan Xie#, Jinyong Chen#, Yidong Wang, Chengjiang Jin, Yao Xie, Hong Ma, Meixiang Xiang*. Emerging roles of macrophages in heart failure and associated treatment approaches. Therapeutic advances in chronic disease. 2023, 14: 1-14.

Lan Xie#, Xiying Wang#, Yuankun Ma#, Hong Ma, Jian Shen, Jinyong Chen, Yidong Wang, Sheng'an Su, Kaijie Chen, Lingxiao Xu, Yao Xie*, Meixiang Xiang*. Piezo1 (Piezo-Type Mechanosensitive Ion Channel Component 1)-Mediated Mechanosensation in Macrophages Impairs Perfusion Recovery After Hindlimb Ischemia in Mice. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2023, 43(4): 504-518.

Chunna Jin, Shiyu Zhu, Tingting Zhao, Jiewen Deng, Meixiang Xiang*, Hong Ma*. Mending a broken heart-targeting cardiomyocyte regeneration: a literature review. Annals of Translational Medicine. 2022, 10(21): 1179.

Xiaoya Wang#, Wudi Li#, Meixiang Xiang*. Increased serum methylmalonic acid levels were associated with the presence of cardiovascular diseases. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2022. 9:966543.

Chengchen Zhao, Chunna Jin, Yimin Shen, Xiaoping Lin, Yi Yu, Meixiang Xiang*. The Prevalence and Characteristics of Mitral Regurgitation in Heart Failure: A Chart Review Study. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2022, 23(7): 235.

Yimin Shen#, Guanzhong Chen#, Sheng’an Su, Chenchen Zhao, Hong Ma*, Meixiang Xiang*. Independent Association of Thyroid Dysfunction and Inflammation Predicts Adverse Events in Patients with Heart Failure via Promoting Cell Death. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 2022, 9(9): 290.

Jiewen Deng, Yao Xie, Jian Shen, Qing Gao, Jing He, Hong Ma, Yongli Ji, Yong He*, Meixiang Xiang*. Photocurable Hydrogel Substrate—Better Potential Substitute on Bone-Marrow-Derived Dendritic Cells Culturing. Materials. 2022, 15(9): 3322.

Shiyu Zhu#, Chang Liu#, Chengchen Zhao, Guanzhong Chen, Simin Meng, Hong Ma, Meixiang Xiang*, Yao Xie*. Increased Serum Soluble Transferrin Receptor Levels Were Associated With High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2018. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 2022, 10: 872058. 

Chang Liu#, Yuwen Chen#, Yao Xie*, Meixiang Xiang*. Tubulin Post-translational Modifications: Potential Therapeutic Approaches to Heart Failure. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 2022, 10: 874846. 

Hui Ni#, Chang Liu#, Yuwen Chen, Yunrui Lu, Yongli Ji, Meixiang Xiang*, Yao Xie*. MGP Regulates Perivascular Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Differentiation Toward Smooth Muscle Cells Via BMP2/SMAD Pathway Enhancing Neointimal Formation. Cell Transplantation. 2022, 31: 9636897221075747.

Yao Xie#,*, Yongli Ji#, Yunrui Lu#, Yuankun Ma, Hui Ni, Jian Shen, Hong Ma, Chunna Jin, Yuwen Chen, Yan Lin, Meixiang Xiang*. Distinct Characteristics Between Perivascular and Subcutaneous Adipose-Derived Stem Cells. Diabetes. 2022, 71(2):321-328. 

Chengchen Zhao, Chunna Jin, Xiaopeng He, Meixiang Xiang*. The efficacy of trimetazidine in non-ischemic heart failure patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine. 2021, 22(4): 1451-1459.

Yi Yu, Chunna Jin, Chengchen Zhao, Shiyu Zhu, Simin Meng, Hong Ma, Jian’an Wang*, Meixiang Xiang*. Serum free fatty acids independently predict adverse outcomes in acute heart failure patients. Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine. 2021, 8:761537.

Yuhao Zhang#, Sheng-an Su#, Wudi Li, Yuankun Ma, Jian Shen, Yaping Wang, Yimin Shen, Jian Chen, Yongli Ji, Yao Xie*, Hong Ma*, Meixiang Xiang*. Piezo1-Mediated Mechanotransduction Promotes Cardiac Hypertrophy by Impairing Calcium Homeostasis to Activate Calpain/Calcineurin Signaling. Hypertension. 2021, 78(3):647-660. 

Shufang Zhang#, Xiaofang Huang#, Huiqing Xiu#, Zhongheng Zhang, Kai Zhang, Jiachang Cai, Zhijian Cai, Zhanghui Chen, Zhaocai Zhang, Wei Cui, Gensheng Zhang*, Meixiang Xiang*. The attenuation of Th1 and Th17 responses via autophagy protects against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus-induced sepsis. Microbes and Infection. 2021, 23(8):104833. 

Yongli Ji#, Yuankun Ma#, Jian Shen#, Hui Ni, Yunrui Lu, Yuhao Zhang, Hong Ma, Chang Liu, Yimin Zhao, Siyin Ding, Meixiang Xiang*, Yao Xie*. TBX20 Contributes to Balancing the Differentiation of Perivascular Adipose-Derived Stem Cells to Vascular Lineages and Neointimal Hyperplasia. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology. 2021, 9: 662704. 

Yuankun Ma#, Liangliang Jia#, Yidong Wang#, Yongli Ji, Jian Chen, Hong Ma, Xiaoping Lin, Yuhao Zhang, Wudi Li, Hui Ni, Lan Xie, Yao Xie*, Meixiang Xiang*. Heme Oxygenase-1 in Macrophages Impairs the Perfusion Recovery After Hindlimb Ischemia by Suppressing Autolysosome-Dependent Degradation of NLRP3. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2021, 41(5): 1710-1723. 

Shuo Yu#, Simin Meng, Meixiang Xiang*, Hong Ma*. Phosphoenolppyruvate carboxykinase in cell metabolism: Roles and mechanisms beyond gluconeogenesis. Molecular Metabolism. 2021, 53: 101257.

Yimin Shen#, Yuhao Zhang, Wudi Li, Kaijie Chen, Meixiang Xiang*, Hong Ma*. Glutamine metabolism: From proliferating cells to cardiomyocytes. Metabolism. 2021, 121: 154778. 

Yan Lin#, Siyin Ding#, Yuwen Chen, Meixiang Xiang*, Yao Xie*. Cardiac Adipose Tissue Contributes to Cardiac Repair: a Review. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports. 2021, 17(4): 1137-1153. 

Wudi Li#, Sheng-an Su#, Jian Chen, Hong Ma*, Meixiang Xiang*. Emerging roles of fibroblasts in cardiovascular calcification. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. 2021, 25(4): 1808-1816. 

Jian Chen, Wudi Li, Meixiang Xiang*. Burden of valvular heart disease, 1990-2017: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Journal of Global Health. 2020;10(2):020404. (Corresponding author)

Jian Shen#, Yongli Ji#, Mingjun Xie#, Haiming Zhao, Wanling Xuan, Li Yin, Xiaohua Yu, Fangfang Xu, Shengan Su, Jing Nie, Yao Xie, Qing Gao, Hong Ma, Xueying Ke, Zhenyu Shi, Jianzhong Fu, Zhenjie Liu*, Yong He*, Meixiang Xiang*. Cell-modified Bioprinted Microspheres for Vascular Regeneration. Materials Science and Engineering: C. 2020, 112:110896. (Co-corresponding author)

Xiaogen Chen#, Chunna Jin#, Lan Xie, Meixiang Xiang*. LCZ696 and Preservation of Renal Function in Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2020, 21(1):113-118. (Corresponding author)

Xiaoping Lin#, Yuankun Ma#, Zhejun Cai, Qiyuan Wang, Lihua Wang, Zhaoxia Huo, Dan Hu, Jian’an Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. Next-generation Sequencing Identified Novel Desmoplakin Frame-Shift Variant in Patients With Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 2020, 20(1):74. (Corresponding author)

Hui Ni#, Yiming Zhao#, Yongli Ji, Jian Shen, Meixiang Xiang*, Yao Xie*. Adipose-derived stem cells contribute to cardiovascular remodeling. Aging(Albany NY). 2019, 11(23):11756-11769. (Co-corresponding author)

Yidong Wang, Liangliang Jia, Yao Xie, Zhejun Cai, Zhenjie Liu, Jian Shen, Yi Lu, Yaping Wang, Shengan Su, Yuankun Ma, Meixiang Xiang*. Involvement of macrophage-derived exosomes in abdominal aortic aneurysms development. Atherosclerosis. 2019, 289:64-72. 

Yi Lu#, Yidong Wang#, Ting Weng, Zexin Chen, Xiujuan Sun, Jia Wei, Zhejun Cai*, Meixiang Xiang*. Association between metformin use and coronary artery calcification in type2 diabetic patients. Journal of diabetes research. 2019, 2019:9484717. (Co-corresponding author)

Sheng-an Su#, Yao Xie, Yuhao Zhang, Yutao Xi*, Jie Cheng, Meixiang Xiang*. Essential roles of EphrinB2 in mammalian heart: from development to diseases. Cell communication and signaling. 2019, 17(1):29. (Co-corresponding author)

Xiaoya Wang#, Yi Lu, Yao Xie, Jian Shen, Meixiang Xiang*. Emerging roles of proteoglycans in cardiac remodeling. International Journal of Cardiology. 2019, 278:192-198. (Corresponding author)

Zurong Fu#, Fei Li#, Liangliang Jia, Shengan Su, Yaping Wang, Zhejun Cai*, Meixiang Xiang*. Histone deacetylase 6 reduction promotes aortic valve calcification via an endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated osteogenic pathway. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2019, 158(2):408-417. (Co-corresponding author)

Liangliang Jia#, Yaping Wang#, Yidong Wang, Yuankun Ma, Jian Shen, Zurong Fu, Yue Wu, Sheng’an Su, Yuhao Zhang, Zhejun Cai*, Jian’an Wang*, Meixiang Xiang*. Heme oxygenase-1 in macrophages drives septic cardiac dysfunction via suppressing lysosomal degradation of inducible nitric oxide synthase. Circulation  Research. 2018, 122:1532-1544. (Co-corresponding author)

Jian Shen#, Yao Xie#, Zhenjie Liu#, Shuning Zhang, Yaping Wang, Liangliang Jia, Yidong Wang, Zhejun Cai, Hong Ma*, Meixiang Xiang*.Increased myocardial stiffness activates cardiac microvascular endothelial cell via VEGF paracrine signaling in cardiac hypertrophy. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. 2018, 122: 140-151. (Co-corresponding author)

Yaping Wang#, Liangliang Jia#, Jian Shen, Yidong Wang, Zurong Fu, Sheng-an Su, Zhejun Cai*, Jian-an Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. Cathepsin B aggravates coxsackievirus B3-induced myocarditis through activating the inflammasome and promoting pyroptosis. Plos Pathogens. 2018, 14(1):e1006872. (Co-corresponding author)

Yan Lin#, Han Chen#, Yidong Wang, Chunna Jin, Xiaoping Lin, Cuncun Wang, Yi Lu, Zexin Chen, Jian-an Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. Association of serum ADAMTs 7 level and genetic variant rs 1994016 with acute coronary syndrome in a chinese population: a case control study. Atherosclerosis 2018, 275:312-318. (Corresponding author)

Yi-dong Wang#, Zhen-jie Liu, Jun Ren, Mei-xiang Xiang*. Pharmacological Therapy of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: An Update. Current Vascular Pharmacology. 2018, 16(2):114-124. (Corresponding author)

Yue Wu#, Sheng-an Su, Yao Xie, Jian Shen, Wei Zhu*, Meixiang Xiang*. Murine models of vascular endothelial injury: techniques and pathophysiology. Thrombosis Research, 2018, 169: 64-72. (Co-corresponding author)

Sheng-an Su#, Du Yang#, Yue Wu, Yao Xie, Wei Zhu, Zhejun Cai, Jian Shen, Zurong Fu, Liangliang Jia, Yidong Wang, Yaping Wang, Jian-an Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. EphrinB2 regulates cardiac fibrosis through modulating the interaction of Stat3 and TGF-β/Smad3 signaling. Circulation Research. 2017, 121: 617-627. (Corresponding author)

Zhejun Cai# *, Baoqing Liu#, Jia Wei#, Zurong Fu, Yidong Wang, Yaping Wang, Jian Shen, Liangliang Jia, Shengan Su, Xiaoya Wang, Xiaoping Lin, Han Chen, Fei Li*, Jian'an Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. Deficiency of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) prevents diet-induced aortic valve calcification in vivo. Aging Cell. 2017, 16(6): 1334-1341. (Co-corresponding author)

Yong ZHENG#, Qiang GU#, Hong-wu CHEN, Huai-ming PENG, Dong-yu JIA, Yu ZHOU, Mei-xiang XIANG*. Efficacy of amiodarone and lidocaine for preventing ventricular fibrillation after aortic cross-clamp release in open heart surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B. 2017;18(12):1113-1122. (Corresponding author)

Sheng-an Su, Du Yang, Wei Zhu,Zhejun Cai, Na Zhang, Lina Zhao, Jian-an Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. Interleulin-17A mediates cardioyocyte apoptosis through Stat3-iNOS pathway. BBA-Molecular Cell Research. 2016, 11:2784-2794. (Corresponding author)

Yi Lu, Yi-dong Wang, Xiao-ya Wang, Han Chen, Zhe-jun Cai, Mei-xiang Xiang*. SIRT3 in cardiovascular diseases: Emerging roles and therapeutic implications. International Journal of Cardiology. 2016, 220:700-705. (Corresponding author)

Du Yang, Chunna Jin, Hong Ma, Mingyuan Huang, Guo-ping Shi, Jianan Wang, Meixiang Xiang*. EphrinB2/EphB4 pathway in postnatal angiogenesis: a potential therapeutic target for ischemic cardiovascular disease. Angiogenesis. 2016, 19(3): 297-309. (Corresponding author)

Ya-ping Wang , Yao Xie, Hong Ma, Sheng-an Su, Yi-dong Wang, Jian-an Wang, Mei-xiang Xiang*. Regulatory T lymphocytes in myocardial infarction: A promising new therapeutic target. International Journal of Cardiology. 2016, 203:923-928. (Corresponding author)

Zhejun Cai, Li Shen, Hong Ma, Jin Yang, Du Yang, Han Chen, Jia Wei, Qiulun Lu, Dao Wen Wang, Meixiang Xiang*, Jian'an Wang*. Involvement of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Mediated C/EBP Homologous Protein Activation in Coxsackievirus B3-Induced Acute Viral Myocarditis. Circulation Heart failure. 2015, 8(4): 809-818. (Co-corresponding author)

Bu-yun Xu, Mei-xiang Xiang*, Jian-an Wang. Endothelail Progenitor Cell and In-Stent Restenosis. Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy. 2015, 10(4): 364-71. (Corresponding author)

Mingyuan Huang, Du Yang, Meixiang Xiang*, Jianan Wang . Role of interleukin-6 in regulation of immune responses to remodeling after myocardial infarction. Heart Failure Reviews. 2015, 20(1): 25-38. (Corresponding author)

Zhi-Yu Wang, Meng Chen, Ling-Ling Zhu, Lu-Shan Ya, Su Zeng, Mei-Xiang Xiang*, Quan Zhou*. Pharmacokinetic drug interactions with clopidogrel: updated review and risk management in combination therapy. Therapeutics and Clinical risk management. 2015.11: 449-467 (Co-corresponding author)

Jing Wang, Jes S Lindholt, Galina K Sukhova, Michael A Shi, Mingcan Xia, Han Chen, Meixiang Xiang, Aina He, Yi Wang, Na Xiong, Peter Libby, Jian-An Wang, Guo-Ping Shi. IgE actions on CD4+ T cells, mast cells, and macrophages participate in the pathogenesis of experimental abdominal aortic aneurysms. EMBO Molecular Medicine. 2014, 6(7): 952-69. 

Mingyuan Huang, Lihan Wang, Hong Ma, JiananWang, Meixiang Xiang*. Lack of an association between interleukin-6 -174G/C polymorphism and circulating interleukin-6 levels in normal population: a meta-analysis. DNA Cell Biology. 2013, 32(11): 654-64.  (Corresponding author)

Sheng-an Su, Hong Ma, Li Shen, Mei-xiang Xiang*, Jian-an Wang. Interleukin-17 and acute coronary syndrome. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B. 2013, 14(8): 664-669.(Corresponding author)

Li Shen, Hong Ma, Mei-Xiang Xiang*, Jian-An Wang*. Meta-analysis of cohort studies of baseline prehypertension and risk of coronary heart disease. American Journal of Cardiology. 2013, 15: 112(2): 266-271. (Co-corresponding author)

Han Chen, Jing Wang, Mei-Xiang Xiang, Yan Lin, Aina He, Chun-Na Jin, Jian Guan, Galina K. Sukhova, Peter Libby, Jian-An Wang, Guo-Ping Shi. Cathepsin S-mediated fibroblast trans-differentiation contributes to left ventricular remodelling after myocardial infarction. Cardiovascular Research. 2013, 100(1): 84-94. 

Li SHEN, Liu-guang Song, Hong MA, Chun-na JIN, Jian-an WANG, Mei-xiang XIANG*. Tea consumption and risk of stroke: a dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B. 2012, 13(8): 652-62. (Corresponding author)

Chun-na JIN, Hong MA, Ya LIN, Jian-an WANG, Mei-xiang XIANG*. Association between SNP rs1800875, serum chymase and immunoglobulin E levels in patients with coronary heart disease. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B. 2011, 12(8): 660-667. (Corresponding author)

Jing Wang#, Xiang Cheng#, Mei-xiang Xiang #, Mervi Alanne-Kinnunen, Jian-an Wang, Han Chen, Aina He, Xinghui Sun, Yan Lin, Ting-Ting Tang, Xin Tu,  Sara Sjoeberg, Galina K. Sukhova, Yu-Hua Liao, Daniel H.Conrad, Lunyin Yu, Toshiaki Kawakami, Petri T. Kovanen, Peter Libby, Guo-Ping Shi. IgE stimulates human and mouse arterial cell apoptosis and cytokine expression and promotes atherogenesis in Apoe(-/-) mice. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2011, 121(9):3564-3577. (Co-first author)

Meixiang Xiang#, Jiusong Sun, Yan Lin, Jie Zhang, Han Chen, Dan Yang , Jian-an Wang, Guo-ping Shi. Usefulness of serum tryptase level as an independent biomarker for coronary plaque instability in a Chinese population. Atherosclerosis. 2011, 215(2): 494-499. 

Jiusong Sun, Galina K. Sukhova, Jie Zhang, Han Chen, Sara Sjöberg, Peter Libby, Meixiang Xiang, Jianan Wang, Christoph Peters, Thomas Reinheckel, Guo-Ping Shi. Cathepsin L activity is essential to elastase perfusion-induced abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice. Arteriosclerosis Thrombsis and Vascular Biology. 2011, 31(11): 2500-8. 

Xiao-Hong Pan, Song-Zhao Zhang, Hui-Qiang Chen, Mei-Xiang Xiang, Jian-An Wang. Spuriously High B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Level Caused by Human Antimouse Antibodies. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2011, 155(6): 407-8.

Shu-qin YING, Mei-xiang XIANG*, Lu FANG , Jian-an WANG. Temporal changes in circulating P-select, plasminogen activator inhibitor, magnesium, and creatine kinase after percutaneous coronary intervention. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B. 2010, 11(8): 575-82. (Corrsponding author)

PAN Xiao-hong, ZHONG Wen-zhao, XIANG Mei-xiang*, XU Geng, SHAN Jiang, WANG Jian-an. Clinical outcomes of serolimus-eluting stents versus bare metal stents in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients: a meta-analysis. Chinese Medical Journal. 2009, 122(1): 88-92. (Corresponding author)

Mei-xiang XIANG#, Ai-na HE, Jian-an WANG, Chun GUI. Protective paracrine effect of mesenchymal stem cells on cardiomyocytes. Journal of Zhejiang University-Science B (Biomedicine & Biotechnology). 2009, 10(8): 619-624. 

Meixiang Xiang#, Jianan Wang, Emel Kaplan, Peter Oettgen, Lewis Lipsitz , James P. Morgan, Jiang-yong Min. Antiapoptotic effect of implanted embryonic stem cell-derived early-differentiated cells in aging rats after myocardial infarction. Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2006, 61(12): 1219-1227.


Current Program

1.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO. U23A20394 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2024-12/2027

The role and mechanism of fibroblast inflammatory regulation in ventricular remodeling post myocardial infarction.


2.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO. 82070251 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2021-12/2024

The role and mechanism of cardiac fibroblast-derived EphrinB2 mediating cardiomyocyte-derived EphB4 receptor in regulating cardiac remodeling after myocardial infarction.


3.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO. 81870203 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2019-12/2022

The role and mechanism of HMGXB4 in regulating cardiomyocyte necroptosis after myocardial infarction.


4.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO. 81670259 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2017-12/2020

The role and mechanism of Piezo1 in mechanical stress-induced Cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling.


5.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO. 81470384 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2015-12/2018

The role and mechanism of Interleukin-17A and its receptor in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.


6.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO.81270179 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2013-12/2016

Effects and mechanisms of EphrinB2/EphB4 signaling in mast cell mediated myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.


7.    National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NO.30670867 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2007-12/2010

The role and mechanism of Cathepsin S in mouse cardiac remodeling and cardiac dysfunction after myocardial infarction.


8.    National Science & Technology Pillar Program during the 12th Five-year Plan Period

NO. 2011BAI11B09 (Meixiang Xiang), 01/2012-12/2016

Clinical classification and treatment strategy decision making of ischemic heart disease heart failure.



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