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
Benzo[a]pyrene 유도 MASLD(대사관련 지방간질환) 기전 규명 및 치료 효능 물질 발굴