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D-Index
77
Citations
16723
World Ranking
4139
National Ranking
58

Sam Sik Kang publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sam Sik Kang sits on this spectrum.

61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 265 publications — 54th percentile

54% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Sam Sik Kang D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sam Sik Kang sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 77 D-Index — 78th percentile

78% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award

Overview

Sam Sik Kang is a researcher affiliated with Seoul National University in South Korea, with a focus on biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. Their research contributions span various subfields including molecular biology, complementary and alternative medicine, general health professions, geriatrics and gerontology, and health.

Their recent work addresses multiple aspects of natural product bioactivities, traditional Chinese medicine analysis, ginseng biological effects, bioactive natural compounds, and geriatric care. Specific topics covered in their publications include:

  • Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis
  • Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications
  • Bioactive natural compounds
  • Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Frailty in Older Adults
  • Health disparities and outcomes

Sam Sik Kang has published several papers in a range of peer-reviewed journals, including:

  • "Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Glabralactone, a Coumarin Compound from Angelica sinensis, via Suppression of TRIF-Dependent IRF-3 Signaling and NF-κB Pathways" (2022), Mediators of Inflammation
  • "Simultaneous determination of phytochemical constituents in Paeonia lactiflora extracts using the HPLC-UV method" (2021), Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
  • "Association of Racial and Ethnic Composition with Staff Levels in Nursing Homes: 2013-2019" (2025), Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
  • "Anti-inflammatory effect of sea buckthorn in an HCl-induced cystitis rat model" (2025), Investigative and Clinical Urology
  • "Ginsenosides C-Mc1 and C-O Unique to Wild Ginseng: Novel Senotherapeutic Agents to Regulate Cellular Senescence" (2025), Natural Product Communications

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Sam Sik Kang include Juree Kim, Jung-Won Choi, Sanghyun Lee, Tae Jun Choi, and Jayoung Song, who have been involved in multiple publications alongside Kang.

The primary publication venues for their work comprise:

  • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
  • Mediators of Inflammation
  • Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
  • Investigative and Clinical Urology
  • Natural Product Communications

Best Publications

  • Anti-inflammatory plant flavonoids and cellular action mechanisms.

    Hyun Pyo Kim;Kun Ho Son;Hyeun Wook Chang;Sam Sik Kang

  • Inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase II by Platycodon grandiflorum saponins via suppression of nuclear factor-κB activation in RAW 264.7 cells

    Kwang Seok Ahn;Eun Jung Noh;Hai Lin Zhao;Sang Hoon Jung

  • Effects of naturally occurring prenylated flavonoids on enzymes metabolizing arachidonic acid: Cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases

    Yeon Sook Chi;Hyon Gun Jong;Kun Ho Son;Hyeun Wook Chang

  • Anti-inflammatory effects of schisandrin isolated from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis Baill

    Lian Yu Guo;Tran Manh Hung;Ki Hwan Bae;Eun Myoung Shin

  • Protective mechanism of glycyrrhizin on acute liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride in mice.

    Chan-Ho Lee;Sang-Won Park;Yeong Shik Kim;Sam Sik Kang

  • Phenolic constituents from the flower buds of Lonicera japonica and their 5-lipoxygenase inhibitory activities.

    Eun Ju Lee;Ju Sun Kim;Hyun Pyo Kim;Je-Hyun Lee

  • Novel anticholinesterase and antiamnesic activities of dehydroevodiamine, a constituent of Evodia rutaecarpa

    Cheol Hyoung Park;S.-H. Kim;W. Choi;Y.-J. Lee

  • Anti-oxidant activities of fucosterol from the marine algae Pelvetia siliquosa.

    Sanghyun Lee;Yeon Sil Lee;Sang Hoon Jung;Sam Sik Kang

  • Antiobese and hypolipidemic effects of platycodin saponins in diet-induced obese rats: evidences for lipase inhibition and calorie intake restriction.

    Zhao Hl;Sim Js;Shim Sh;Ha Yw

  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of total flavonoids of the roots of Sophora flavescens

    Jeong Ho Jin;Ju Sun Kim;Sam Sik Kang;Kun Ho Son

  • Anti-tumor activities of decursinol angelate and decursin from Angelica gigas

    Sanghyun Lee;Yeon Sil Lee;Sang Hoon Jung;Kuk Hyun Shin

  • Anti-inflammatory effects of glycyrol isolated from Glycyrrhiza uralensis in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages

    Eun Myoung Shin;Hong Yu Zhou;Hong Yu Zhou;Lian Yu Guo;Jeong Ah Kim

  • Antibacterial coumarins from Angelica gigas roots.

    Sanghyun Lee;Dong Sun Shin;Ju Sun Kim;Ki Bong Oh

  • Anti-inflammatory activity of 4-methoxyhonokiol is a function of the inhibition of iNOS and COX-2 expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages via NF-κB, JNK and p38 MAPK inactivation

    H. Y. Zhou;E. M. Shin;L. Y. Guo;U. J. Youn

  • Immunoregulatory activity by daucosterol, a beta-sitosterol glycoside, induces protective Th1 immune response against disseminated Candidiasis in mice.

    Jue-Hee Lee;Ju Young Lee;Ji Hye Park;Hye Sil Jung

  • Hepatoprotective effect of pinoresinol on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in mice.

    Hyo Yeon Kim;Joon Ki Kim;Jun Ho Choi;Joo Yeon Jung

  • Neuroprotective effects of flavones on hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y neuroblostoma cells

    Sam Sik Kang;Ji Yeon Lee;Yoo Keum Choi;Gap Seok Kim

  • Paeonol suppresses intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression in tumor necrosis factor-alpha-stimulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells by blocking p38, ERK and nuclear factor-kappaB signaling pathways.

    Irina Tsoy Nizamutdinova;Hwa Min Oh;Young Nam Min;Sun Hee Park

  • Sintered (Ti,W)C carbides

    J. Jung;S. Kang

  • Antioxidant constituents and a new triterpenoid glycoside from Flos Lonicerae.

    Chun-Whan Choi;Hyun Ah Jung;Sam Sik Kang;Jae Sue Choi

  • Effects of tanshinone I isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge on arachidonic acid metabolism and in vivo inflammatory responses

    Sung Young Kim;Tae Cheol Moon;Hyeun Wook Chang;Kun Ho Son

Frequent Co-Authors

Yeong Shik Kim
Yeong Shik Kim Seoul National University
KiHwan Bae
KiHwan Bae Chungnam National University
Jae Sue Choi
Jae Sue Choi Pukyong National University
Jin Won Hyun
Jin Won Hyun Jeju National University
Ki Churl Chang
Ki Churl Chang Gyeongsang National University
Jee H. Jung
Jee H. Jung Pusan National University
Sang Kook Lee
Sang Kook Lee Seoul National University
Hae Young Chung
Hae Young Chung Pusan National University
Han Geuk Seo
Han Geuk Seo Konkuk University
Byung Sun Min
Byung Sun Min Catholic University of Daegu

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