Min-Jong Kang
MD, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)
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- The serotype-specific prevalence of pneumococci in hospitalized pneumonia patients with COPD: a prospective, multi-center, cohort studyKim J, Jung J, Kang M, Kim D, Choi H, Cho Y, Jang S, Lee C, Oh Y, Park J. The serotype-specific prevalence of pneumococci in hospitalized pneumonia patients with COPD: a prospective, multi-center, cohort study. The Korean Journal Of Internal Medicine 2023, 38: 714-724. PMID: 37586811, PMCID: PMC10493435, DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2023.152.
- VISTA (PD-1H) Is a Crucial Immune Regulator to Limit Pulmonary Fibrosis.Kim S, Adams T, Hu Q, Shin H, Chae G, Lee S, Sharma L, Kwon H, Lee F, Park H, Huh W, Manning E, Kaminski N, Sauler M, Chen L, Song J, Kim T, Kang M. VISTA (PD-1H) Is a Crucial Immune Regulator to Limit Pulmonary Fibrosis. American Journal Of Respiratory Cell And Molecular Biology 2023, 69: 22-33. PMID: 36450109, PMCID: PMC10324045, DOI: 10.1165/rcmb.2022-0219oc.
- Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Regulates Beclin-1 in Hyperoxia-Induced Lung InjuryHarris Z, Sun Y, Joerns J, Clark B, Hu B, Korde A, Sharma L, Shin H, Manning E, Placek L, Unutmaz D, Stanley G, Chun H, Sauler M, Rajagopalan G, Zhang X, Kang M, Koff J. Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Regulates Beclin-1 in Hyperoxia-Induced Lung Injury. 2023, a1256-a1256. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2023.207.1_meetingabstracts.a1256.
- MAVS Dependent Immune Responses in Cigarette Smoke Exposure and Influenza Viral InfectionGupta G, Cai C, Kim J, Kim S, Shin H, Kaminski N, Sharma L, Dela Cruz C, Kang M. MAVS Dependent Immune Responses in Cigarette Smoke Exposure and Influenza Viral Infection. 2023, a6747-a6747. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2023.207.1_meetingabstracts.a6747.
- NLRX1 knockdown attenuates pro-apoptotic signaling and cell death in pulmonary hyperoxic acute injuryKim H, Kim M, Kim E, Leem J, Baek S, Lee Y, Kim K, Kang M, Song T, Sohn M. NLRX1 knockdown attenuates pro-apoptotic signaling and cell death in pulmonary hyperoxic acute injury. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 3441. PMID: 36859435, PMCID: PMC9975446, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28206-x.
- Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Modulates Apoptosis in Hyperoxia-Induced Lung InjuryHarris Z, Sun Y, Joerns J, Clark B, Hu B, Korde A, Placek L, Unutmaz D, Stanley G, Chun H, Sauler M, Rajagopalan G, Zhang X, Kang M, Koff J. Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Modulates Apoptosis in Hyperoxia-Induced Lung Injury. 2022, a2517-a2517. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2022.205.1_meetingabstracts.a2517.
- Cigarette Smoke Exposure or Nigericin/LPS Stimulation Induces MAVS Aggregation, Which Is Further Augmented in NLRX1 DeficiencyGupta G, Kim S, Shin H, Wei L, Rosas I, Kaminski N, Sharma L, Dela Cruz C, Kang M. Cigarette Smoke Exposure or Nigericin/LPS Stimulation Induces MAVS Aggregation, Which Is Further Augmented in NLRX1 Deficiency. 2022, a1214-a1214. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2022.205.1_meetingabstracts.a1214.
- Nucleotide‐binding domain and leucine‐rich‐repeat‐containing protein X1 deficiency induces nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide decline, mechanistic target of rapamycin activation, and cellular senescence and accelerates aging lung‐like changesShin HJ, Kim S, Park H, Shin M, Kang I, Kang M. Nucleotide‐binding domain and leucine‐rich‐repeat‐containing protein X1 deficiency induces nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide decline, mechanistic target of rapamycin activation, and cellular senescence and accelerates aging lung‐like changes. Aging Cell 2021, 20: e13410. PMID: 34087956, PMCID: PMC8282248, DOI: 10.1111/acel.13410.
- Interleukin-13으로 유도된 폐 병태생리에 대한 atorvastatin의 치료 효과Mo Y, Bae B, Kim J, Kim R, Son K, Kang M, Lee C, Cho S, Kang H. Interleukin-13으로 유도된 폐 병태생리에 대한 atorvastatin의 치료 효과. Allergy Asthma & Respiratory Disease 2021, 9: 76-83. DOI: 10.4168/aard.2021.9.2.76.
- Retrograde signaling by a mtDNA-encoded non-coding RNA preserves mitochondrial bioenergeticsBlumental-Perry A, Jobava R, Bederman I, Degar A, Kenche H, Guan B, Pandit K, Perry N, Molyneaux N, Wu J, Prendergas E, Ye Z, Zhang J, Nelson C, Ahangari F, Krokowski D, Guttentag S, Linden P, Townsend D, Miron A, Kang M, Kaminski N, Perry Y, Hatzoglou M. Retrograde signaling by a mtDNA-encoded non-coding RNA preserves mitochondrial bioenergetics. Communications Biology 2020, 3: 626. PMID: 33127975, PMCID: PMC7603330, DOI: 10.1038/s42003-020-01322-4.
- Smoking Alters Inflammation and Skeletal Stem and Progenitor Cell Activity During Fracture Healing in Different Murine StrainsHao Z, Li J, Li B, Alder KD, Cahill SV, Munger AM, Lee I, Kwon H, Back J, Xu S, Kang M, Lee FY. Smoking Alters Inflammation and Skeletal Stem and Progenitor Cell Activity During Fracture Healing in Different Murine Strains. Journal Of Bone And Mineral Research 2020, 36: 186-198. PMID: 32866293, PMCID: PMC9057220, DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4175.
- Retrograde Signaling by Mitochondria-Encoded Mito-ncR-805 Preserves Mitochondrial Function of Alveolar Epithelial Type 2 Cells During Exposure to Cigarette SmokeBlumental-Perry A, Jobava R, Guan B, Bederman I, Ye Z, Perry N, Molyneaux N, Wu J, Guttentag S, Townsend D, Miron A, Kang M, Shadel G, Kaminski N, Perry Y, Hatzoglou M. Retrograde Signaling by Mitochondria-Encoded Mito-ncR-805 Preserves Mitochondrial Function of Alveolar Epithelial Type 2 Cells During Exposure to Cigarette Smoke. 2020, a6384-a6384. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2020.201.1_meetingabstracts.a6384.
- Recent Advances in Molecular Basis of Lung Aging and Its Associated DiseasesKang M. Recent Advances in Molecular Basis of Lung Aging and Its Associated Diseases. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2020, 83: 107-115. PMID: 32185913, PMCID: PMC7105435, DOI: 10.4046/trd.2020.0003.
- Poly(I:C) And RIG-Like Helicase Regulation Of Pulmonary Melanoma MetastasisMa B, Cruz C, Kang M, Takyar S, Homer R, Lee C, Elias J. Poly(I:C) And RIG-Like Helicase Regulation Of Pulmonary Melanoma Metastasis. 2011, a1323-a1323. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a1323.
- Transgenic modelling of cytokine polarization in the lungDela Cruz CS, Kang M, Cho W, Lee CG. Transgenic modelling of cytokine polarization in the lung. Immunology 2010, 132: 9-17. PMID: 21091906, PMCID: PMC3015070, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2567.2010.03376.x.
- Th2 LCR is essential for regulation of Th2 cytokine genes and for pathogenesis of allergic asthmaKoh BH, Hwang SS, Kim JY, Lee W, Kang MJ, Lee CG, Park JW, Flavell RA, Lee GR. Th2 LCR is essential for regulation of Th2 cytokine genes and for pathogenesis of allergic asthma. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2010, 107: 10614-10619. PMID: 20483988, PMCID: PMC2890814, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1005383107.
- Innate Immune RIG-like Helicase (RLH) Pathway Activation Inhibits VEGF-Induced Vascular And Angiogenic ResponsesMa B, Lee C, Dela Cruz C, Kang M, Takyar S, Homer R, Elias J. Innate Immune RIG-like Helicase (RLH) Pathway Activation Inhibits VEGF-Induced Vascular And Angiogenic Responses. 2010, a1067-a1067. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2010.181.1_meetingabstracts.a1067.
- Cigarette Smoke Causes Lung Vascular Endothelial Cell Apoptosis And Alterations Of TGF-²1 SignalingLu Q, Newton J, Kang M, Lee C, Elias J, Harrington E, Rounds S. Cigarette Smoke Causes Lung Vascular Endothelial Cell Apoptosis And Alterations Of TGF-²1 Signaling. 2010, a3448-a3448. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2010.181.1_meetingabstracts.a3448.
- Cigarette Smoke Causes Lung Vascular Endothelial Cell Apoptosis And Activation Of Unfolded Protein Response And AutophagyLu Q, Newton J, Ortiz M, Kang M, Lee C, Elias J, Harrington E, Rounds S. Cigarette Smoke Causes Lung Vascular Endothelial Cell Apoptosis And Activation Of Unfolded Protein Response And Autophagy. 2010, a3449-a3449. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2010.181.1_meetingabstracts.a3449.
- Cigarette Smoke Enhances poly(I:C)-Induced Innate Immune and Remodeling Responses Via a RIG-1 like Helicase, Mitochondrial Antiviral Signaling Protein (MAVS)-Dependent Mechanism.Kang M, Lee C, Lee J, Dela Cruz C, Chen Z, Enelow R, Elias J. Cigarette Smoke Enhances poly(I:C)-Induced Innate Immune and Remodeling Responses Via a RIG-1 like Helicase, Mitochondrial Antiviral Signaling Protein (MAVS)-Dependent Mechanism. 2009, a4264. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2009.179.1_meetingabstracts.a4264.
- Symptom Questionnaire and Laboratory Findings in Subjects with Airflow Limitation: a Nation-wide SurveyHwang Y, Kim Y, Lee J, Kang M, Kim D, Kim S, Jang T, Lee M, Ahn Y, Yoo J, Jung K. Symptom Questionnaire and Laboratory Findings in Subjects with Airflow Limitation: a Nation-wide Survey. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2007, 63: 480-485. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2007.63.6.480.
- Role of cathepsin S-dependent epithelial cell apoptosis in IFN-γ-induced alveolar remodeling and pulmonary emphysemaZheng T, Kang M, Crothers K, Zhu Z, Liu W, Lee C, Rabach L, Chapman H, Homer R, Aldous D, DeSanctis G, Underwood S, Graupe M, Flavell R, Schmidt J, Elias J. Role of cathepsin S-dependent epithelial cell apoptosis in IFN-γ-induced alveolar remodeling and pulmonary emphysema. The Journal Of Immunology 2005, 175: 2026-2026. DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.175.3.2026-a.
- An Evaluation of the Use of Statistical Methods in the Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory DiseasesKoh W, Lee S, Kang M, Lee H. An Evaluation of the Use of Statistical Methods in the Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2004, 57: 168-179. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2004.57.2.168.
- Lung Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Correlates with Cigarette Smoking and Obstruction of AirflowKang M, Oh Y, Lee J, Kim D, Park M, Lee M, Hyun I, Han S, Shim Y, Jung K. Lung Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Correlates with Cigarette Smoking and Obstruction of Airflow. Journal Of Korean Medical Science 2003, 18: 821-827. PMID: 14676438, PMCID: PMC3055149, DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2003.18.6.821.
- A Case of Giant Cell Interstitial Pneumonia without History of Exposure to Hard MetalHong J, Lee J, Kang M, Kim D, Jung K, Jang K, Park H, Lee I. A Case of Giant Cell Interstitial Pneumonia without History of Exposure to Hard Metal. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2002, 52: 419-424. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2002.52.4.419.
- Usefulness of Tuberculin Skin Test by Tuberculin PPD RT23 2 TUYang J, Jeon M, Kim S, Lee H, Lee S, Lee M, Kim D, Park M, Kang M, Hyoen I, Jung K. Usefulness of Tuberculin Skin Test by Tuberculin PPD RT23 2 TU. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2002, 53: 401-408. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2002.53.4.401.
- A Case of Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue(BALT) Lymphoma in the Lung of the Patient with Primary Sjogren's SyndromeKang M, Lee J, Lee S, Son J, Kim D, Lee M, Hyun I, Jung K. A Case of Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue(BALT) Lymphoma in the Lung of the Patient with Primary Sjogren's Syndrome. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2002, 52: 179-185. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2002.52.2.179.
- How Reliable is Sputum PCR Test in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis When Sputum Smear is Negative?Baek S, Lee J, Kang M, Son J, Lee S, Kim D, Lee M, Hyun I, Jung K, Lee K, Joe H. How Reliable is Sputum PCR Test in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis When Sputum Smear is Negative? Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2001, 50: 222-228. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2001.50.2.222.
- The Etiological Role of Legionella Pneumophila in Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in KoreaSong H, Suh J, Ahn J, Yoon B, Lee S, Lee M, Jun M, Kang M, Lee J, Kim D, Son J, Park M, Hyun I, Jung K. The Etiological Role of Legionella Pneumophila in Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Korea. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2001, 50: 409-414. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2001.50.4.409.
- The Increased Expression of Gelatinolytic Proteases Due to Gigarette Smoking Exposure in the Lung of Guinea PigKang M, Lee J, Yoo C, Lee G, Chung H, Seo J, Kim Y, Han S, Shim Y. The Increased Expression of Gelatinolytic Proteases Due to Gigarette Smoking Exposure in the Lung of Guinea Pig. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2001, 50: 426-436. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2001.50.4.426.
- Clinical Significance of PCR-Based Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in Peripheral BloodKim G, Lee J, Kang M, Son J, Lee S, Kim D, Lee M, Hyun I, Jung K, Lee Y, Lee K. Clinical Significance of PCR-Based Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in Peripheral Blood. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2001, 50: 599-606. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2001.50.5.599.
- The Influence of Aging on Pulmonary Function Tests in Elderly Korean PopulationLee J, Kim E, Kang M, Son J, Lee S, Kim D, Park M, Lee M, Hyun I, Jung K. The Influence of Aging on Pulmonary Function Tests in Elderly Korean Population. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 2000, 49: 752-759. DOI: 10.4046/trd.2000.49.6.752.
- Prognosis of Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer after SurgeryKang M, Park G, Yoo C, Chung H, Kim Y, Han S, Shim Y. Prognosis of Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer after Surgery. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 1996, 43: 331-338. DOI: 10.4046/trd.1996.43.3.331.
- Study on IL-8 Expression in Peripheral Blood MonocytesKim J, Lee J, Kang M, Park J, Yoo C, Kim Y, Han S, Shim Y. Study on IL-8 Expression in Peripheral Blood Monocytes. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 1995, 42: 703-712. DOI: 10.4046/trd.1995.42.5.703.
- Role of Oxygen Free Radical in the Expression of Interleukin-8 andInterleukin-1beta Gene in Mononuclear Phagocytic CellsKang M, Kim J, Park J, Lee S, Yoo C, Kim Y, Han S, Shim Y. Role of Oxygen Free Radical in the Expression of Interleukin-8 andInterleukin-1beta Gene in Mononuclear Phagocytic Cells. Tuberculosis And Respiratory Diseases 1995, 42: 862-870. DOI: 10.4046/trd.1995.42.6.862.