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Il-Whan Choi

Il-Whan Choi

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
51
Citations
8247
World Ranking
17276
National Ranking
208

Il-Whan Choi publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Il-Whan Choi sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 234 publications — 62nd percentile

62% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Il-Whan Choi D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Il-Whan Choi sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Il-Whan Choi is affiliated with Inje University in South Korea and has contributed extensively to research in the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work spans several specialized subfields including Molecular Biology, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience.

The scientist's research topics highlight a focus on cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias, ion channel regulation and function, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, neuroscience and neuropharmacology research, wound healing and treatments, receptor mechanisms and signaling, as well as 3D printing in biomedical research.

Recent publications by Il-Whan Choi include:

  • Fabrication and characterization of ferric ion cross-linked hyaluronic acid/pectin-based injectable hydrogel with antibacterial ability, 2023, Polymer
  • PCL/gelatin nanofibers incorporated with starfish polydeoxyribonucleotides for potential wound healing applications, 2023, Materials & Design
  • Benzyl Isothiocyanate Attenuates Inflammasome Activation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa LPS-Stimulated THP-1 Cells and Exerts Regulation through the MAPKs/NF-κB Pathway, 2022, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Preparation and properties of physically cross-linked PVA/pectin hydrogels blended at different ratios for wound dressings, 2021, Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • 3D PCL/fish collagen composite scaffolds incorporating osteogenic abalone protein hydrolysates for bone regeneration application: in vitro and in vivo studies, 2020, Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Il-Whan Choi include:

  • Won-Kyo Jung
  • Won Sun Park
  • Hongzoo Park
  • Jin Ryeol An
  • Mi Seon Seo

The scientist has published repeatedly in certain academic venues, including:

  • European Journal of Pharmacology (9 publications)
  • Marine Drugs (3 publications)
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (3 publications)
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2 publications)
  • Polymer (1 publication)

Best Publications

  • Anti-inflammatory effects of fucoidan through inhibition of NF-κB, MAPK and Akt activation in lipopolysaccharide-induced BV2 microglia cells

    Hye Young Park;Min Ho Han;Cheol Park;Cheng-Yun Jin

  • Quercetin regulates Th1/Th2 balance in a murine model of asthma.

    Hee-ju Park;Chang-Min Lee;In Duk Jung;Jun Sik Lee

  • Inflammasome-mediated secretion of IL-1β in human monocytes through TLR2 activation; Modulation by dietary fatty acids

    Ryan G. Snodgrass;Shurong Huang;Il Whan Choi;John C Rutledge

  • Anti-inflammatory effects of cordycepin via suppression of inflammatory mediators in BV2 microglial cells.

    Jin-Woo Jeong;Cheng-Yun Jin;Gi-Young Kim;Jae-Dong Lee

  • Fish collagen/alginate/chitooligosaccharides integrated scaffold for skin tissue regeneration application.

    Pathum Chandika;Seok-Chun Ko;Gun-Woo Oh;Seong-Yeong Heo

  • Natural derivatives of curcumin attenuate the Wnt/β-catenin pathway through down-regulation of the transcriptional coactivator p300

    Min-Jung Ryu;Munju Cho;Jie-Young Song;Yeon-Sook Yun

  • Caffeic acid phenethyl ester protects mice from lethal endotoxin shock and inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages via the p38/ERK and NF-κB pathways

    Won-Kyo Jung;Inhak Choi;Da-Young Lee;Sung Su Yea

  • Ecklonia cava ethanolic extracts inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in BV2 microglia via the MAP kinase and NF-κB pathways

    Won-Kyo Jung;Young-Wook Ahn;Sang-Hoon Lee;Yung Hyun Choi

  • Inhibitory effects and molecular mechanism of dieckol isolated from marine brown alga on COX-2 and iNOS in microglial cells.

    Won-Kyo Jung;Soo-Jin Heo;You-Jin Jeon;Chang-Min Lee

  • Curcumin induces apoptosis and inhibits prostaglandin E2 production in synovial fibroblasts of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Cheol Park;Dong-Oh Moon;Il-Whan Choi;Byung Tae Choi

  • Molecular Mechanisms for Lipopolysaccharide-induced Biphasic Activation of Nuclear Factor-κB (NF-κB)

    Su-Ji Han;Hyun-Mi Ko;Jung-Hwa Choi;Kook Heon Seo

  • Anti-inflammatory effect of fucoxanthin derivatives isolated from Sargassum siliquastrum in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage

    Soo-Jin Heo;Weon-Jong Yoon;Kil-Nam Kim;Chulhong Oh

  • TNF-α induces the late-phase airway hyperresponsiveness and airway inflammation through cytosolic phospholipase A2 activation

    Il Whan Choi;Sun-Kim;Young Suk Kim;Hyun Mi Ko

  • Beneficial effects of fucoidan on osteoblastic MG-63 cell differentiation

    Young-Sook Cho;Won-Kyo Jung;Jung-Ae Kim;IL-Whan Choi

  • Cilostazol is anti-inflammatory in BV2 microglial cells by inactivating nuclear factor-kappaB and inhibiting mitogen-activated protein kinases.

    Won-Kyo Jung;Da-Young Lee;Cheol Park;Yung Hyun Choi

  • Caffeic acid phenethyl ester attenuates allergic airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness in murine model of ovalbumin-induced asthma

    Won-Kyo Jung;Da-Young Lee;Yung Hyun Choi;Sung Su Yea

  • Interferon-sensitive response element (ISRE) is mainly responsible for IFN-α-induced upregulation of programmed death-1 (PD-1) in macrophages

    Hae-Yun Cho;Soo-Woon Lee;Su-Kil Seo;Il-Whan Choi

  • Anti-asthmatic effect of marine red alga (Laurencia undulata) polyphenolic extracts in a murine model of asthma.

    Won-Kyo Jung;Inhak Choi;Sangtaek Oh;Sae-Gwang Park

  • Administration of antisense phosphorothioate oligonucleotide to the p65 subunit of NF-κB inhibits established asthmatic reaction in mice

    Il-Whan Choi;Dae-Ki Kim;Hyun-Mi Ko;Hern-Ku Lee

  • Tryptophan metabolite 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid selectively induces activated T cell death via intracellular GSH depletion.

    Sun-Mi Lee;Young-Suk Lee;Jae-Hyeog Choi;Sae-Gwang Park

Frequent Co-Authors

Won-Kyo Jung
Won-Kyo Jung Pukyong National University
Yung Hyun Choi
Yung Hyun Choi Dong-Eui University
Dae Sung Lee
Dae Sung Lee Kyungpook National University
Gi-Young Kim
Gi-Young Kim Jeju National University
Se-Kwon Kim
Se-Kwon Kim Hanyang University
Kwon-Soo Ha
Kwon-Soo Ha Kangwon National University
You-Jin Jeon
You-Jin Jeon Jeju National University
Wun-Jae Kim
Wun-Jae Kim Chungbuk National University
GeunHyung Kim
GeunHyung Kim Sungkyunkwan University
Taeg Kyu Kwon
Taeg Kyu Kwon Keimyung University

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