Personal profile
In Korean
정성근 교수(농업생명과학대학 식품공학부)
Education
o (2001) B.A., Jeju National University
o (2003) M.A., Jeju National University
o (2009) Ph.D., Seoul University
o (2003) M.A., Jeju National University
o (2009) Ph.D., Seoul University
Professional Experience
o (2022~Present) Associate professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2018~Present) Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2014~2018) Assoicated professor, UST, Daejeon
o (2012~2018) Senior Scientis, Korea Food Research Institute, Jeollabuk-do
o (2009~2012) Postdoctoral Research, U of Minnesota, MN, USA
o (2018~Present) Assistant Professor, Kyungpook National University, Daegu
o (2014~2018) Assoicated professor, UST, Daejeon
o (2012~2018) Senior Scientis, Korea Food Research Institute, Jeollabuk-do
o (2009~2012) Postdoctoral Research, U of Minnesota, MN, USA
Research Interests
Functional food, Standardization of functional food materials, Toxicology, Dietary fiber, Gut health
Major Research Achievements
o Hybrid nutraceutical of 2-ketoglutaric acid in improving inflammatory bowel disease: Role of prebiotics and TAK1 inhibitor
o Cellulose nanocrystal preparation from Gelidium amansii and analysis of its anti-inflammatory effect on the skin in vitro and in vivo
o Mitochondrial carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 is involved in Nε-(carboxymethyl)-lysine-mediated diabetic nephropathy
o Syringic acid prevents skin carcinogenesis via regulation of NoX and EGFR signaling
o Cellulose nanocrystal preparation from Gelidium amansii and analysis of its anti-inflammatory effect on the skin in vitro and in vivo
o Mitochondrial carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 is involved in Nε-(carboxymethyl)-lysine-mediated diabetic nephropathy
o Syringic acid prevents skin carcinogenesis via regulation of NoX and EGFR signaling
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Pilea anisophylla Wedd. (Urticaceae) Extract via the Regulation of the NF-κB Pathway
Jeong, Y. M., Shrestha, K. K., Paudel, Y. N., Paik, J. H. & Jung, S. K., Apr 2026, In: Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition. 55, 4, p. 295-302 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Attenuating Effects of Viburnum cylindricum Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don Extract on LPS-Induced Inflammatory Responses via NF-κB Signaling in Macrophages
Kim, S. H., Kim, S., Shrestha, K. K., Shrestha, I., Paik, J. H. & Jung, S. K., Apr 2026, In: Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition. 55, 4, p. 303-310 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Oxyspora howellii Jeffrey & W.W.Sm. 추출물의 NF-κB signaling pathway 조절을 통한 항산화 및 항염증 효능
Translated title of the contribution :Antioxidant and anti-inflammation effects of Oxyspora howellii Jeffrey & W.W.Sm. extracts through regulation of NF-κB signaling pathway Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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RAW264.7 대식세포 내 NF-κB 신호전달 경로 조절을 통한 Azadirachta excelsa Jacobs 추출물의 항염증 및 항산화 효능 평가
Translated title of the contribution :Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Azadirachta excelsa Jacobs extract via modulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway in RAW264.7 macrophages Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The inhibitory effects of Melicope pahangenesis T. G. Hartley extract on LPS-induced acute lung injury
Choi, H. J., Kim, M. J., Paik, J. H., Kim, D. J. & Jung, S. K., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Food Science and Biotechnology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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