Publication

2026

1. Orexinergic modulation by Uwhangchungsimwon restores homeostasis of GABA/BDNF signaling in insomnia–depression comorbidity
   Tran KN, Munni YA, Mac GL, Habiba SU, Jeong JW, Seong SH, Yang IJ. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2026 Aug 12:122307. Online ahead of print.

2. Systematic review of animal studies on the use of herbal medicine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
   Mac GL, Tran KN, Tran TD, Shao H, Wang Y, Park KH, Jung HW, Yang IJ. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2026;17:1812398.

3. Q-marker identification strategies in traditional Chinese medicines: a systematic review of research from 2020 to 2024
   Tran KN, Mac GL, Munni YA, Yang IJ. Frontiers in Medicine. 2026;12:1709969.

2025

1. Ophiopogon japonicus Root Extract Attenuates Obesity-Induced Muscle Atrophy Through Regulation of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR/FoxO3a Signaling Pathway and Lipid Metabolism in Mice and C2C12 Myotubes
   Wang Y, Shao H, Lyu C, Park KH, Nguyen TK, Yang IJ, Jung HW, Park YK. Nutrients. 2025;17(24):3946.

2. Efficacy and mechanism of Chinese herbal medicine Banxia-Houpo-Tang for depression: a meta-analysis and network pharmacology analysis
   Kwon HJ, Seung HB, Tran KN, Yang IJ, Kim SH. Traditional Medicine Research. 2025;10(5):26.

3. Corticosterone-induced neuronal dysfunction in hippocampal cultures: A novel in vitro model for stress-related neuronal pathology research
   Munni YA, Tran KN, Yang IJ. Brain Research. 2025;1869:150012.

4. Herbal Medicines in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review of Preclinical Evidence and Therapeutic Mechanisms
   Nguyen LTH, Koo BS, Lee J, Yang IJ. Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine. 2025;39(6):166–185.

5. Novel intranasal delivery of sihosogansan demonstrates rapid antidepressant activity via GABAergic and BDNF/TrkB pathways: Identification of potential bioactive quality markers
   Tran KN, Munni YA, Nguyen LTH, Oh TW, Choi HJ, Moon IS, Yang IJ. Chinese Medicine. 2025;20(1):162.

6. 2′-Fucosyllactose mitigates cognitive deficits in Alzheimer models: Targeting amyloid pathology, oxidative stress, and synaptic plasticity
   Munni YA, Tran KN, Jeon SM, Hwang M, Yoon JW, Song YH, Oh TW, Gum SI, Yang IJ. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2025;16:1598030.

7. Silk Biowaste Protein Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Analysis of Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibition, and Antibacterial Mechanism of Action
   Das G, Shin HS, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Patra JK. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 2025;20:6551–6571.

2024

1. Neurotrophic Effects of Foeniculum vulgare Ethanol Extracts on Hippocampal Neurons: Role of Anethole in Neurite Outgrowth and Synaptic Development
   Habiba SU, Choi HJ, Munni YA, Yang IJ, Haque MN, Moon IS. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024;25(23):12701.

2. Protective Effects of Anethole in Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Seed Ethanol Extract on Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury in H9C2 Heart Myoblast Cells
   Seo JW, Habiba SU, Munni YA, Choi HJ, Aktar A, Mazumder K, Nah DY, Yang IJ, Moon IS. Antioxidants. 2024;13(10):1161.

3. Sustainable Utilization of Food Biowaste (Papaya Peel) Extract for Gold Nanoparticle Biosynthesis and Investigation of Its Multi-Functional Potentials
   Patra JK, Shin HS, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Das G. Antioxidants. 2024;13(5):581.

4. Intranasal delivery of herbal medicine for disease treatment: A systematic review
   Tran KN, Kwon JH, Kim MK, Nguyen NPK, Yang IJ. Phytomedicine. 2024;127:155484.

5. Intranasal administration of the essential oil from Perillae Folium ameliorates social defeat stress-induced behavioral impairments in mice
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen NPK, Tran KN, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2024;324:117775.

6. Antidepressant and anxiolytic potential of Citrus reticulata Blanco essential oil: A network pharmacology and animal model study
   Nguyen NPK, Kwon JH, Kim MK, Tran KN, Nguyen LTH, Yang IJ. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2024;15:1359427.

7. Essential oil of Pterocarpus santalinus L. alleviates behavioral impairments in social defeat stress-exposed mice by regulating neurotransmission and neuroinflammation
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen NPK, Tran KN, Choi HJ, Moon IS, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2024;171:116164.

2023

1. Herbal Medicine for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children: a Literature Review
   Lee J, Yang IJ. The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine. 2023;37(3):17–34.

2. Sericin mediated gold/silver bimetallic nanoparticles and exploration of its multi-therapeutic efficiency and photocatalytic degradation potential
   Das G, Seo S, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Shin HS, Patra JK. Environmental Research. 2023;229:115935.

3. Effects of Essential Oils and Fragrant Compounds on Appetite: A Systematic Review
   Nguyen NPK, Tran KN, Nguyen LTH, Shin HM, Yang IJ. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023;24(9):7962.

4. Investigation of Anxiolytic- and Antidepressant-like Effects of Essential Oils from Six Traditional Korean Herbal Prescriptions
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen NPK, Tran KN, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine. 2023;37(2):36–44.

5. Screening for Neuroprotective and Rapid Antidepressant-like Effects of 20 Essential Oils
   Tran KN, Nguyen NPK, Nguyen LTH, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Biomedicines. 2023;11(5):1248.

6. Synthesis of Biogenic Gold Nanoparticles by Using Sericin Protein from Bombyx mori Silk Cocoon and Investigation of Its Wound Healing, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Potentials
   Das G, Seo S, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Shin HS, Patra JK. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 2023;18:17–34.

2022

1. Anti-Psoriatic Effect of Rheum palmatum L. and Its Underlying Molecular Mechanisms
   Nguyen LTH, Ahn SH, Shin HM, Yang IJ. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022;23(24):16000.

2. Anxiolytic-like Effect of Inhaled Cinnamon Essential Oil and Its Main Component Cinnamaldehyde in Animal Models
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen NPK, Tran KN, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Molecules. 2022;27(22):7997.

3. Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation to Investigate the Antidepressant Potential of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen NPK, Tran KN, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Life. 2022;12(11):1925.

4. Effect of Sopoongsan on Skin Inflammation and Hyperlocomotion in Socially Isolated Mice with Atopic Dermatitis
   Nguyen LTH, Choi MJ, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2022;2022:3323201.

5. Seungmagalgeun-Tang, a Traditional Herbal Formula, Alleviates Skin Inflammation and Depression-Like Behavior in Atopic Dermatitis Mice under Sleep Deprivation Conditions
   Nguyen LTH, Choi MJ, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2022;2022:1307173.

6. Coptisine Alleviates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Skin Lesions and Anxiety-like Behavior in Mice
   Nguyen LTH, Choi MJ, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Molecules. 2022;27(4):1412.

7. Picrasma quassioides (D.DON) Benn. Ethanolic Extract Improves Atopic Dermatitis and Hyperactivity Disorder in DNCB-Treated BALB/c Mice
   Choi MJ, Nguyen LTH, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Applied Sciences. 2022;12(4):2032.

2021

1. Anti-Psoriatic Effects and IL-22 Targeting Mechanism of Indirubin by Suppressing Keratinocyte Inflammation and Proliferation
   Nguyen LTH, Oh TW, Choi MJ, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Applied Sciences. 2021;11(24):11599.

2. Puerarin Improves Dexamethasone-Impaired Wound Healing In Vitro and In Vivo by Enhancing Keratinocyte Proliferation and Migration
   Nguyen LTH, Ahn SH, Choi MJ, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Applied Sciences. 2021;11(19):9343.

3. Effect of Coptis chinensis, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and Fermented Glycine max Extract as Proactive Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis
   Park BC, Ahn SH, Yang IJ, Kim KB. Applied Sciences. 2021;11(18):8380.

4. Diversity of Acupuncture Point Selections According to the Acupuncture Styles and Their Relations to Theoretical Elements in Traditional Asian Medicine: A Data-Mining-Based Literature Study
   Jang DY, Oh KC, Jung ES, Cho SJ, Lee JY, Lee YJ, Kim CE, Yang IJ. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021;10(10):2059.

5. Suggestions for the Development of Online Education at the College of Korean Medicine - Based on the Current Status of Online Education and Satisfaction Surveys due to COVID-19 -
   Wie H, Yang IJ. Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine. 2021;35(5):162–168.

6. Study of Anti-inflammatory Activity of 7 Herbal Prescription Effective for Sleep Disorders and Atopic Dermatitis
   Choi MJ, Nguyen LTH, Jeong JH, Park M, Yoon J, Lee BW, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine. 2021;35(2):56–63.

7. A Study on the Activities of Five Natural Plant Essential Oils on Atopic Dermatitis
   Jeong JH, Nguyen TKN, Choi MJ, Nguyen LTH, Shin HM, Lee BW, Yang IJ. Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea. 2021;47(1):23–30.

8. Gyogamdan, a Traditional Medicine Prescription, Ameliorated Dermal Inflammation and Hyperactive Behavior in an Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model Exposed to Psychological Stress
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen UT, Choi MJ, Oh TW, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021;2021:6687513.

9. Geniposide, a Principal Component of Gardeniae Fructus, Protects Skin from Diesel Exhaust Particulate Matter-Induced Oxidative Damage
   Nguyen LTH, Ahn SH, Nguyen UT, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021;2021:8847358.

10. Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seedpod extract inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer cells via downregulation of Axl
    Kim NY, Yang IJ, Kim S, Lee C. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 2021;45(2):e13601.

2020

1. Endothelium-dependent vasodilatory effect of Smilax china Linn. water extract via PI3K/Akt signaling
   Tettey CO, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry. 2020;126(3):209–213.

2. Smilax china leaf extracts suppress pro-inflammatory adhesion response in human umbilical vein endothelial cells and proliferation of HeLa cells
   Tettey CO, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry. 2020;126(4):287–291.

3. Natural Compound Mixture, Containing Emodin, Genipin, Chlorogenic Acid, Cimigenoside, and Ginsenoside Rb1, Ameliorates Psoriasis-Like Skin Lesions by Suppressing Inflammation and Proliferation in Keratinocytes
   Nguyen UT, Nguyen LTH, Kim BA, Choi MJ, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020;2020:9416962.

4. A Natural Compound Mixture Containing Arctigenin, Hederagenin, and Baicalein Alleviates Atopic Dermatitis in Mice by Regulating HPA Axis and Immune Activity
   Nguyen LTH, Oh TW, Nguyen UT, Choi MJ, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020;2020:1970349.

5. Effect of Diquafosol on Hyperosmotic Stress-induced Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Interleukin-6 Expression in Human Corneal Epithelial Cells
   Kim YH, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Gum SI, Yu S, Lee GJ, Kim BA, Jung JC, Park YJ. Korean Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020;34(1):1–10.

6. Effect of Hataedock Treatment on Epidermal Structure Maintenance through Intervention in the Endocannabinoid System
   Kim HY, Ahn SH, Yang IJ, Park SY, Kim K. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020;2020:3605153.

• [RETRACTED] Protective Effects of Oenothera biennis against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress and Cell Death in Skin Keratinocytes. Life. 2020;10(11):255. doi: 10.3390/life10110255. Retracted in 2026; retraction notice.

2019

1. Vasodilatory effect of kaempferol-7-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside via NO-cGMP-PKG signaling
   Tettey CO, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 2019;667:1–5.

2. Astragali Radix and its compound formononetin ameliorate diesel particulate matter-induced skin barrier disruption by regulation of keratinocyte proliferation and apoptosis
   Nguyen LTH, Nguyen UT, Kim YH, Shin HM, Yang IJ. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2019;228:132–141.

3. 3 Cases of Erythrodermic Psoriasis with Korean Medical Treatment
   Yang JE, Lee KH, Chang GT, Yang IJ. The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology. 2019;32(4):141–150.

2018

1. Efficacy of Hataedock Treatments for Maintenance and Formation of Lipid Barrier in Obese NC/Nga Mice with Dermatophagoides Farinae-Induced Atopic Dermatitis
   Kim HY, Ahn SH, Yang IJ, Cheon JH, Kim K. Journal of Korean Medicine. 2018;39(4):74–85.

2. Hataedock Treatments for Dermatophagoides Farinae-induced Atopic Dermatitis in NC/Nga Mice Treated with High-fat Diet
   Ahn SH, Kim HY, Yang IJ, Jeong HS, Kim KB. Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine. 2018;32(6):396–402.

3. Acer palmatum thumb. Ethanol Extract Alleviates Interleukin-6-Induced Barrier Dysfunction and Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Colitis by Improving Intestinal Barrier Function and Reducing Inflammation
   Kim KY, Oh TW, Do HJ, Yang JH, Yang IJ, Jeon YH, Go YH, Ahn SC, Ma JY, Park KI. Journal of Immunology Research. 2018;2018:5718396.

4. Dang-Gui-Liu-Huang Tang, a traditional herbal formula, ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice by inhibiting IL-22 production
   Nguyen LTH, Ahn SH, Nguyen UT, Yang IJ. Phytomedicine. 2018;47:48–57.

5. A survey of Korean medicine doctors’ clinical practice patterns for autism spectrum disorder: Preliminary research for clinical practice guidelines
   Lee J, Lee SH, Lee B, Yang IJ, Chang GT. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;18(1):90.

2017

1. Effect of Skin Lipid Barrier Formation on Hataedock Treatment with Douchi
   Kim HY, Ahn SH, Yang IJ, Kim KB. Journal of Korean Medicine. 2017;38(2):41–52.

2016

1. Inhibitory Effect of Valencene on the Development of Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions in NC/Nga Mice
   Yang IJ, Lee DU, Shin HM. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016;2016:9370893.

2. In-vitro anticancer activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles on MCF-7 human breast cancer cells
   Jang SJ, Yang IJ, Tettey CO, Kim KM, Shin HM. Materials Science and Engineering: C. 2016;68:430–435.

3. Effects of Constituent Compounds of Smilax china on Nicotine-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
   Lincha VR, Zhao BT, Woo MH, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. 2016;39(6):984–992.

4. Anti-Inflammatory Effects of the Flowers of Prunus persica var. davidiana
   Tettey CO, Lincha VR, Lee DU, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 2016;40(2):227–234.

2015

1. The Effects of the Fruits of Foeniculum vulgare on Skin Barrier Function and Hyaluronic Acid Production in HaCaT Keratinocytes
   Yu HY, Yang IJ, Lincha VR, Park IS, Lee DU, Shin HM. Journal of Life Science. 2015;25(8):880–888.

2. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of coumarins isolated from Foeniculum vulgare in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages and 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-stimulated mice
   Yang IJ, Lee DU, Shin HM. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology. 2015;37(3):308–317.

3. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Polygala tenuifolia root extract
   Nagajyothi PC, Cha SJ, Yang IJ, Sreekanth TVM, Kim KJ, Shin HM. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology. 2015;146:10–17.

4. Vasorelaxant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Methylene Chloride Fraction of Foeniculum vulgare Fruit Extract
   Tettey CO, Yang IJ, Ocloo A, Shin HM. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 2015;39(1):55–63.

2014

1. Anti-inflammatory Effects of the Fruits of Foeniculum vulgare in Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated Macrophages
   Yang IJ, Yu HY, Lee DU, Shin HM. Journal of Life Science. 2014;24(9):981–987.

2. Characterization, antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities of ZnO nanoparticles using Coptidis Rhizoma
   Nagajyothi PC, Sreekanth TVM, Tettey CO, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 2014;24(17):4298–4303.

3. Effect of Simple Formulas of Muscle Section in Donguibogam on Myogenic Regulatory Factors and IGF-1 Expression in C2C12 Cells
   Yang IJ, Tettey CO, Shin HM. Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine. 2014;28(4):411–416.

2012

1. Cinnamyl alcohol attenuates vasoconstriction by activation of K⁺ channels via NO-cGMP-protein kinase G pathway and inhibition of Rho-kinase
   Kang YH, Yang IJ, Morgan KG, Shin HM. Experimental & Molecular Medicine. 2012;44(12):749–755.

2. Herbal formula HMC05 prevents human aortic smooth muscle cell migration and proliferation by inhibiting the ERK1/2 MAPK signaling cascade
   Kang YH, Yang IJ, Shin HM. Journal of Natural Medicines. 2012;66(1):177–184.