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Lamei Xue, PhD

Person: Postdoctoral Scholar

I obtained my PhD from Jiangnan University, where I conducted research on the intergenerational genetic mechanisms by which maternal nutrition impacts the metabolic homeostasis of offspring. My research also explored the beneficial effects of exercise on skeletal muscles through lactate. During my...

Meixin Sun

Person: Visiting Scholar

I obtained my MD degree from Jilin University. In December 2024, I joined Dr. Xu’s lab as a visiting student, where I continue to investigate the relationship between metabolic disorders and cognitive function. Outside the lab, I enjoy music and drawing.

A β-hydroxybutyrate shunt pathway generates anti-obesity ketone metabolites

Publication: Journal Article

“A β-Hydroxybutyrate Shunt Pathway Generates Anti-Obesity Ketone Metabolites”. 2025. Cell.

Lac-Phe induces hypophagia via inhibiting AgRP neurons in mice

Publication: Journal Article

“Lac-Phe Induces Hypophagia via Inhibiting AgRP Neurons in Mice”. 2025. Nature Metabolism.

Translational potential of mouse models of human metabolic disease

Publication: Journal Article

“Translational Potential of Mouse Models of Human Metabolic Disease”. 2024. Cell.

Anoctamin 4 channel currents activate glucose-inhibited neurons in the mouse ventromedial hypothalamus during hypoglycemia

Publication: Journal Article

“Anoctamin 4 Channel Currents Activate Glucose-Inhibited Neurons in the Mouse Ventromedial Hypothalamus During Hypoglycemia”. 2023. Journal of Clinical Investigation.

AgRP neurons trigger long-term potentiation and facilitate food seeking

Publication: Journal Article

“AgRP Neurons Trigger Long-Term Potentiation and Facilitate Food Seeking”. 2021. Translational Psychiatry.

5-HT recruits distinct neurocircuits to inhibit hunger-driven and non-hunger-driven feeding

Publication: Journal Article

“5-HT Recruits Distinct Neurocircuits to Inhibit Hunger-Driven and Non-Hunger-Driven Feeding”. 2021. Molecular Psychiatry.

Estrogen receptor-α in the medial amygdala prevents stress-induced elevations in blood pressure in females

Publication: Journal Article

“Estrogen Receptor-α in the Medial Amygdala Prevents Stress-Induced Elevations in Blood Pressure in Females”. 2016. Hypertension.

Brainiacs SfN 2025

News: November 19, 2025

Dr. Yongxiang Li, Dr. Qingzhuo Liu, Dr. Yue (Alvin) Deng, Dr. Jingjing (Jane) Cheng, and Dr. Xi Wu from Dr. Yong Xu’s lab presented their research at the 2025 Society for Neuroscience in San Diego. During the meeting, all participants received constructive feedback on their work, explored cutting...