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Jae-Kwan Hwang

Jae-Kwan Hwang

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
65
Citations
12303
World Ranking
9348
National Ranking
98

Overview

Jae-Kwan Hwang is affiliated with Yonsei University in South Korea and has a research focus spanning medicine, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The scientist's work emphasizes molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, rehabilitation, and organic chemistry as prominent subfields.

Their major research topics include:

  • Muscle Physiology and Disorders
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Exercise and Physiological Responses
  • Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
  • Muscle metabolism and nutrition

Jae-Kwan Hwang has contributed scholarly articles published in several scientific journals with multiple occurrences in notable venues such as Food Science and Biotechnology, Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrients, Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology, and Journal of Food and Drug Analysis.

Recent papers include:

  • The 5,7-Dimethoxyflavone Suppresses Sarcopenia by Regulating Protein Turnover and Mitochondria Biogenesis-Related Pathways, 2020, Nutrients
  • Flavonoids: nutraceutical potential for counteracting muscle atrophy, 2020, Food Science and Biotechnology
  • The food-grade antimicrobial xanthorrhizol targets the enoyl-ACP reductase (FabI) in Escherichia coli, 2020, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters
  • Pharmacokinetics of panduratin a following oral administration of a Boesenbergia pandurata extract to rats, 2021, Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
  • Estimation of an Appropriate Human Dose of Boesenbergia pandurata Extracts Based on Allometric Scaling Data of Panduratin A in Mice, Rats, and Dogs, 2020, Journal of Medicinal Food

Throughout their research career, Jae-Kwan Hwang has collaborated frequently with other researchers, including:

  • Changhee Kim
  • Minseong Kang
  • Mi-Bo Kim
  • Hyerin Lee
  • Wonku Kang

The scientist's research explores critical areas such as muscle physiology and disorders, as well as the pharmacological impacts of natural compounds. Their work often intersects with studies on metabolism, exercise physiology, and the nutritional aspects of aging. Investigations into compounds derived from the Zingiberaceae family, including Boesenbergia pandurata extracts, form a notable part of their pharmacological and biochemical research.

Jae-Kwan Hwang's academic output spans multiple disciplines while emphasizing experimental and clinical approaches to understanding muscle and metabolic health.

Best Publications

  • Inhibition of bacterial quorum sensing by vanilla extract

    J.H. Choo;Y. Rukayadi;Y. Rukayadi;J.-K. Hwang

  • Antiinflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant activities of the fruit of Foeniculum vulgare

    Eun Mi Choi;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Anticariogenic activity of macelignan isolated from Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) against Streptococcus mutans.

    J.Y. Chung;J.H. Choo;M.H. Lee;J.K. Hwang

  • Native-feather degradation by Fervidobacterium islandicum AW-1, a newly isolated keratinase-producing thermophilic anaerobe

    Gae Won Nam;Dong Woo Lee;Han Seoung Lee;Nam Ju Lee

  • Kuwanon G: an antibacterial agent from the root bark of Morus alba against oral pathogens

    K.M Park;J.S You;H.Y Lee;N.I Baek

  • Influence of growth conditions on the production of a nisin-like bacteriocin by Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis A164 isolated from kimchi.

    Chan Ick Cheigh;Hak Jong Choi;Hoon Park;Seong Bo Kim

  • The nontoxic mushroom Auricularia auricula contains a polysaccharide with anticoagulant activity mediated by antithrombin.

    Seon Joo Yoon;Seon Joo Yoon;Myeong Ae Yu;Yu Ryang Pyun;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Inhibitory effects of active compounds isolated from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seeds for melanogenesis.

    Jung Seop Roh;Ji Young Han;Jung Han Kim;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Immunomodulating activity of arabinogalactan and fucoidan in vitro.

    Eun Mi Choi;Ah Jin Kim;Yeon O. Kim;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Effects of pH and dissolved oxygen on cellulose production by Acetobacter xylinum BRC5 in agitated culture

    Jung Wook Hwang;Young Kook Yang;Jae Kwan Hwang;Yu Ryang Pyun

  • Investigations of anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of Piper cubeba, Physalis angulata and Rosa hybrida.

    Eun Mi Choi;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Antagonism of Helicobacter pylori by Bacteriocins of Lactic Acid Bacteria

    Tae Seok Kim;Ji Woon Hur;Myeong Ae Yu;Chan Ick Cheigh

  • Antibacterial activity of xanthorrhizol from Curcuma xanthorrhiza against oral pathogens.

    J.K. Hwang;J.S. Shim;Y.R. Pyun

  • Immune cell stimulating activity of mucopolysaccharide isolated from yam (Dioscorea batatas).

    Eun Mi Choi;Sung Ja Koo;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Amelioration of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice by oral administration of β-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene

    Jae Young Cho;Hyun Joo Chang;Sang Kil Lee;Hyo Jong Kim

  • Protective Effects of Panduratin A against Oxidative Damage of tert-Butylhydroperoxide in Human HepG2 Cells

    Jong Hee Sohn;Kyu Lee Han;Sun Hee Lee;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Ginsenoside 20(S)-Protopanaxatriol (PPT) activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

    Kyu Lee Han;Myeong Ho Jung;Jong Hee Sohn;Jae Kwan Hwang

  • Therapeutic Potential of Peroxisome Proliferators–Activated Receptor-α/γ Dual Agonist With Alleviation of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress for the Treatment of Diabetes

    Kyu Lee Han;Joo Sun Choi;Jae Young Lee;Jihyun Song

  • Rheological properties of chitosan solutions

    Jae Kwan Hwang;Hae Hun Shin

  • Characterization of Capsaicin-Loaded Nanoemulsions Stabilized with Alginate and Chitosan by Self-assembly

    Ae Jin Choi;Chul Jin Kim;Yong Jin Cho;Jae Kwan Hwang

Frequent Co-Authors

Sang Kook Lee
Sang Kook Lee Seoul National University
Dongeun Yong
Dongeun Yong Yonsei University
Paulo A.S. Mourão
Paulo A.S. Mourão Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Nam-In Baek
Nam-In Baek Kyung Hee University
Ho Jeong Kwon
Ho Jeong Kwon Yonsei University

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