네트워크

생명과학

분자 면역학 연구실

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Regulation of Stem Cell Functions Including Migration and Differentiation

  • Regulation of neuronal and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs by functionalized materials including graphene substrate
  • Inhibition of adipogenesis of stem cells by natural products including flavonols and peptides
  • Characterization of chemokines and the chemokine receptors involved in stem cell differentiation
  • Regulation of the migration and interaction of immune cells to stem cells

2. Development of Novel Peptide Drugs Derived from Venom

  • Genomic and proteomic analysis of endemic Korean spider venom and identification of novel peptides
  • Development of therapeutic peptides for calcium channel blocker and anti-fungal agents

3. Development of Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

  • Biological functionalization of nanoparticles for antitumor and antimicrobial activities
  • Biological evaluation of nanotoxicity using 3D cell culture system
  • Development of nano-materials utilizing water waste and soil minerals

4. Biological Evaluation of Environmental Chemical Toxicity

  • Development of biomarkers for diagnosis for human exposed to industrial chemical accident
  • Biological mechanisms to attenuate genotoxicity and cytotoxicity induced by dietary benzopyrene

5. Maintenance of Genome Stability

  • Identification and biological characterization of antioxidant compounds
  • DNA damage signaling associated with early apoptosis
  • Regulation of base excision DNA repair pathways during stem cell differentiation

국가

대한민국

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동국대학교 (학교)

연락처

책임자

성정석 sungjs@dongguk.edu

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