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
소속기관
동국대학교 (학교)
연락처
책임자
성정석 sungjs@dongguk.edu