Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Xiu-Yi Wang"
- Xiu-Yi Wang's research primarily focuses on the exploration of natural compounds from plants with potential medicinal and agricultural applications, particularly in the fields of HIV treatment and pest control.
- In a recent study, Wang identified new daphnane-type and tigliane-type diterpenes from Wikstroemia chamaedaphne that demonstrate efficacy as HIV latency-reversing agents, contributing to the "shock and kill" strategy for treating AIDS.
- Additionally, Wang investigated the insecticidal properties of essential oil extracted from Carum carvi fruits, revealing strong toxicity against significant grain storage pests, which highlights its potential as a natural pesticide in agriculture.