Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kun-Yeong Lee"
- Kun-Yeong Lee's research predominantly focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes such as differentiation, reprogramming, and the regulation of oncogenes, with notable studies on the roles of phosphorylation in key transcription factors like OCT4 and Klf4 in stem cell biology.
- His findings reveal that various proteins, including JNKs and ERK2, interact with essential factors involved in stem cell maintenance and cancer progression, highlighting the intricate balance between self-renewal, differentiation, and malignancy in embryonic and cancer cells.
- Additionally, Lee has explored the therapeutic potential of natural compounds and their effects on signaling pathways, offering insights into new avenues for cancer treatment and the regulation of inflammatory responses in cellular contexts such as beta cells.*
