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Kyung-Tae Lee

Kyung-Tae Lee

Kyung Hee University
Korea

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
76
Citations
20313
World Ranking
5057
National Ranking
40

Kyung-Tae Lee 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 Kyung-Tae Lee sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 567 publications — 97th percentile

97% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Kyung-Tae Lee 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 Kyung-Tae Lee sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 76 D-Index — 75th percentile

75% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Kyung-Tae Lee is affiliated with Kyung Hee University in South Korea and has made contributions in the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their research spans several subfields including Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Organic Chemistry, Oncology, and Plant Science.

Their work covers a variety of main topics of study such as synthesis and biological activity, natural product bioactivities and synthesis, genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress, immune response and inflammation, pharmacological effects of natural compounds, probiotics and fermented foods, and gut microbiota and health.

Among recent publications are the following papers:

  • Protective effect of exopolysaccharide fraction from Bacillus subtilis against dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis through maintenance of intestinal barrier and suppression of inflammatory responses, 2021, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Eisenia bicyclis Extract Repairs UVB-Induced Skin Photoaging In Vitro and In Vivo: Photoprotective Effects, 2021, Marine Drugs
  • KCP10043F Represses the Proliferation of Human Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells by Caspase-Mediated Apoptosis via STAT3 Inactivation, 2020, Journal of Clinical Medicine
  • Anti-inflammatory potential of Patrineolignan B isolated from Patrinia scabra in LPS-stimulated macrophages via inhibition of NF-κB, AP-1, and JAK/STAT pathways, 2020, International Immunopharmacology
  • Discovery of New Imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole Derivatives as Potent Pan-RAF Inhibitors with Promising In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-melanoma Activity, 2021, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Kyung-Tae Lee frequently publishes in the following venues:

  • Nutrients
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Molecules
  • International Immunopharmacology
  • Pharmaceuticals

Collaborations have been established with several co-authors over multiple publications including:

  • Kyung-Sook Chung
  • Hee-Soo Han
  • Wang-Seob Shim
  • Jong Kil Lee
  • Yu-Kyong Shin

Best Publications

  • Cinnamaldehyde induces apoptosis by ROS-mediated mitochondrial permeability transition in human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells

    Hyeon Ka;Hee-Juhn Park;Hyun-Ju Jung;Jong-Won Choi

  • The regulation of AMP-activated protein kinase by H(2)O(2).

    Sang-Lim Choi;Soo-Ja Kim;Kyung-Tae Lee;Joungmok Kim

  • Isoliquiritigenin isolated from the roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis inhibits LPS-induced iNOS and COX-2 expression via the attenuation of NF-κB in RAW 264.7 macrophages

    Ji-Yeon Kim;Seung Jae Park;Kyung-Jin Yun;Young-Wuk Cho

  • Eugenol isolated from the essential oil of Eugenia caryophyllata induces a reactive oxygen species-mediated apoptosis in HL-60 human promyelocytic leukemia cells.

    Chae-Bin Yoo;Ki-Tae Han;Kyu-Seok Cho;Joohun Ha

  • Inhibition of LPS-induced NO and PGE2 production by asiatic acid via NF-κB inactivation in RAW 264.7 macrophages: Possible involvement of the IKK and MAPK pathways

    Kyung-Jin Yun;Ji-Yeon Kim;Jong-Bin Kim;Kyung-Won Lee

  • Inhibition of LPS-Induced iNOS, COX-2 and Cytokines Expression by Poncirin through the NF-κB Inactivation in RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells

    Jong-Bin Kim;Ah-Reum Han;Eun-Young Park;Ji-Yeon Kim

  • Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Sinapic Acid through the Suppression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase, Cyclooxygase-2, and Proinflammatory Cytokines Expressions via Nuclear Factor-κB Inactivation

    Kyung Jin Yun;Duck Jae Koh;Shi Hye Kim;Seung Jae Park

  • Recruitment of monocytes/macrophages in different tumor microenvironments.

    Heon Woo Lee;Hyun Jung Choi;Sang Jun Ha;Kyung Tae Lee

  • Antimutagenic activity of flavonoids from the heartwood of Rhus verniciflua.

    Kun-Young Park;Geun-Ok Jung;Kyung-Tae Lee;Jongwon Choi

  • Neuroprotective Effect of Ghrelin in the 1-Methyl-4-Phenyl-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease by Blocking Microglial Activation

    Minho Moon;Hyo Geun Kim;Lakkyong Hwang;Ji-Hyung Seo

  • Systematic functional profiling of transcription factor networks in Cryptococcus neoformans

    Kwang Woo Jung;Dong Hoon Yang;Shinae Maeng;Kyung Tae Lee

  • In vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive effects of the methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus.

    Young-Mi Park;Jong-Heon Won;Yang-Hee Kim;Jong-Won Choi

  • Costunolide induces apoptosis by ROS-mediated mitochondrial permeability transition and cytochrome C release.

    Min-Goo Lee;Kyung-Tae Lee;Sung-Gil Chi;Jae-Hoon Park

  • Constituents of the stems and fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten.

    Eun Ha Lee;Hyoung Ja Kim;Yun Seon Song;Changbae Jin

  • Anti-inflammatory effects of methanol extract of Patrinia scabiosaefolia in mice with ulcerative colitis.

    Eu-jin Cho;Ji-Sun Shin;Young-Su Noh;Young-Wuk Cho

  • Comparison of oxidative stress and changes of xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes induced by phthalates in rats

    Kyung Won Seo;Kyu Bong Kim;Yun Jung Kim;Ju Young Choi

  • The seed extract of Cassia obtusifolia ameliorates learning and memory impairments induced by scopolamine or transient cerebral hypoperfusion in mice.

    Dong Hyun Kim;Byung Hoon Yoon;Yong Won Kim;Seung Joo Lee

  • Anti-inflammatory effect of buddlejasaponin IV through the inhibition of iNOS and COX-2 expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages via the NF-κB inactivation

    Jong-Heon Won;Ho-Taek Im;Yang-Hee Kim;Kyung-Jin Yun

  • In vivo anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of liriodendrin isolated from the stem bark of Acanthopanax senticosus.

    Hyun-Ju Jung;Hee-Juhn Park;Ryung-Gue Kim;Kyoung-Min Shin

  • Kalopanaxsaponin A is a basic saponin structure for the anti-tumor activity of hederagenin monodesmosides.

    Hee-Juhn Park;Sang-Hyuk Kwon;Joo-Han Lee;Kyou-Heung Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Nam-In Baek
Nam-In Baek Kyung Hee University
Myung-Sook Choi
Myung-Sook Choi Kyungpook National University
Tae-Sook Jeong
Tae-Sook Jeong Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Dong-Hyun Kim
Dong-Hyun Kim Kyung Hee University
Joohun Ha
Joohun Ha Kyung Hee University
Jong Hoon Ryu
Jong Hoon Ryu Kyung Hee University
Joseph Heitman
Joseph Heitman Duke University
Seo Young Jeong
Seo Young Jeong Kyung Hee University
Yong-Hwan Lee
Yong-Hwan Lee Seoul National University
Jae Sue Choi
Jae Sue Choi Pukyong National University

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