Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Samsung Medical Center

Speciality Interests

Breast Reconstruction
Aesthetic Surgery
Antiaging Procedure
Research for adipocyte derived stem cell

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Medical School

Seoul National University College of Medicine

Specialty Training

Specialty Training
Residency   Seoul National University Hospital
Internship   Seoul National University Hospital

Other Education

  • Exchange program in UCLA

Participation in Academic Societies
and Research

  • Editorial Committee member of Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    Scientific committee member of Korea Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    Corresponding member of America Society of Plastic Surgeon(ASPS)

Thesis

  • AESTHET PLAST SURG 2025 10.1007/s00266-025-04695-1 Prognosis of Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Flap Necrosis: Predictors of Failure and Salvage Kim, WJ; Park, SY; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • INT J MOL SCI 2024 10.3390/ijms25073937 AESIS-1, a Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutic Peptide, Accelerates Wound Healing by Promoting Fibroblast Migration in a CXCR2-Dependent Manner Park, SB; Yang, YL; Bang, SI; Kim, TS; Cho, DH
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2024 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010711 Impact of Initial Filling Medium on Outcomes of Subpectoral, Two-Stage, Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Air versus Saline Bae, J; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK
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  • EJSO-EUR J SURG ONC 2023 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.01.027 Association of the breast reconstruction modality with the development of postmastectomy lymphedema: A long-term follow-up study Lee, KT; Kim, J; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Hwang, JH; Mun, GH
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  • SCI REP-UK 2023 10.1038/s41598-023-31218-2 Longitudinal analysis of long-term outcomes of abdominal flap-based microsurgical reconstruction and two-stage prosthetic reconstruction Lee, KT; Kim, J; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Mun, GH
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2022 10.1245/s10434-022-12389-0 Association of Fat Graft with Breast Cancer Recurrence in Implant-Based Reconstruction: Does the Timing Matter? Lee, KT; Kim, JH; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Lee, SK; Yu, J; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Ryu, JM; Bang, SI
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2022 10.1245/s10434-022-12602-0 ASO Visual Abstract: Association of Fat Graft in Implant-Based Reconstruction with Breast Cancer Recurrence: Does the Timing Matter? Lee, KT; Kim, JH; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Lee, SK; Yu, JH; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Ryu, JM; Bang, SI
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2022 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009446 Association of Unilateral Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Harvest for Breast Reconstruction with Postoperative Spinal Posture Kim, J; Lee, H; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Lee, KT
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  • J PATIENT SAF 2022 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000963 Is Elective Nighttime Operation Associated With Adverse Outcomes? Analysis in Immediate Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction Kim, WJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Lee, KT
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  • PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2022 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008712 Optimal Timing of Expander-to-Implant Exchange after Irradiation in Immediate Two-Stage Breast Reconstruction Kim, A; Bae, J; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2021 10.1245/s10434-021-10855-9 ASO Visual Abstract: Predictors for Implant Rupture in Two-Stage Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction-A Retrospective, Cohort Study Bae, J; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • ANN SURG ONCOL 2021 10.1245/s10434-021-10773-w Predictors for Implant Rupture in Two-Stage Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study Bae, J; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK; Lee, KT
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  • J KOREAN MED SCI 2021 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e194 Changes in Korean National Healthcare Insurance Policy and Breast Cancer Surgery Trend in Korea Rayzah, M; Ryu, JM; Lee, JH; Nam, SJ; Kim, SW; Lee, SK; Yu, J; Lee, KT; Bang, SI; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Lee, JE
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  • JAMA SURG 2021 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.0701

    Implant Surface Texture and Breast Cancer Recurrence-Reply

    Lee1, KT; Bang, SI

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2021 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.134

    Retrospective multicenter cohort analysis of 621 cases of BellaGel silicone breast implants with study of physicochemical properties and surface topography

    Kang1, SH; Oh, JS; Jin, US; Bang, SI; Kim, A; Kang, SG; Kim, JK; Yoon, WJ; Chang, JH; Choi, MS; Seul, CH; Heo, CY

    PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2021 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007687

    Insurance Status and Disparities in Outpatient Care after Traumatic Injuries of the Hand: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    Lee1, KT; Park, HY; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2021 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.105

    Impact of overweight/obesity on the development of hematoma following tissue expander-based breast reconstruction

    Lee1, KT; Lee, H; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    INT J MOL SCI 2021 10.3390/ijms22020845

    Comparative Proteomic Analysis of the Mesenchymal Stem Cells Secretome from Adipose, Bone Marrow, Placenta and Wharton's Jelly

    Shin1, S; Lee, J; Kwon, Y; Park, KS; Jeong, JH; Choi, SJ; Bang, SI; Chang, JW; Lee, C

    AESTHET SURG J 2021 10.1093/asj/sjaa128

    Comprehensive Comparison Between Shaped Versus Round Implants for Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Han1, SE; Lee, KT; Bang, S

    BMC CANCER 2021 10.1186/s12885-020-07729-w

    Does chemotherapy or radiotherapy affect the postoperative complication in breast cancer patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with tissue expander?

    Jung1, SM; Jeon, BJ; Woo, J; Ryu, JM; Lee, SK; Chae, BJ; Yu, J; Kim, SW; Nam, SJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Lee, JE

    JAMA SURG 2020 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.4124

    Association of the Implant Surface Texture Used in Reconstruction With Breast Cancer Recurrence

    Lee1, KT; Kim, S; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Ryu, JM; Lee, SK; Yu, J; Kim, SW; Lee, JE; Nam, SJ; Bang, SI

    GLAND SURG 2020 10.21037/gs-20-509

    Effect of contralateral augmentation on postoperative complications after the second stage of tissue expander/implant breast reconstruction

    Park1, JW; Kim, S; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    ANN SURG ONCOL 2020 10.1245/s10434-020-09177-z

    Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Two-Stage Tissue Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction Does it Affect Final Outcomes?

    Lee1, KT; Bae, J; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI

    BRIT J SURG 2020 10.1002/bjs.11572

    Influence of complications following total mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast cancer recurrence

    Lee1, KT; Jung, JH; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Lee, JE; Nam, SJ

    AESTHET PLAST SURG 2020 10.1007/s00266-020-01873-1

    Internal Fixation Method Using EZ-Tcon for Transconjunctival Fat Repositioning Clinical Outcomes and Efficacy

    Chang1, CH; Bae, J; Cha, MK; Bang, SI; Lee, KT

    ANN PLAS SURG 2020 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002126

    Complications After Immediate 2-Stage Tissue Expander/Implant Breast Reconstruction A Deeper Look at the Second Stage

    Park1, JW; Jung, JH; Jeon, BJ; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Pyon, JK

    INT J MOL SCI 2020 10.3390/ijms21093052

    A Comparison of Immune Responses Exerted Following Syngeneic, Allogeneic, and Xenogeneic Transplantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells into the Mouse Brain

    Hwang1, JW; Lee, NK; Yang, JH; Son, HJ; Bang, SI; Chang, JW; Na, DL

    BRIT J SURG 2020 10.1002/bjs.11572

    Influence of complications following total mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast cancer recurrence

    Lee1, KT; Jung, JH; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Lee, JE; Nam, SJ

    PLAST RECONSTR SURG 2019 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005697

    Predictors for Prolonged Drainage following Tissue Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction

    Lee1, KT; Hong, SH; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Mun, GH; Bang, SI

    ANN SURG ONCOL 2019 10.1245/s10434-019-07293-z

    Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs on Outcomes of Breast Reconstruction

    Park1, JW; Lee, KT; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI; Mun, GH

    AESTHET PLAST SURG 2019 10.1007/s00266-018-1280-1

    Clinical Application of Three-Dimensionally Printed Biomaterial Polycaprolactone (PCL) in Augmentation Rhinoplasty

    Park1, YJ; Cha, JH; Bang, SI; Kim, SY

    AESTHET PLAST SURG 2019 10.1007/s00266-018-1217-8

    Comparative Study of Nipple-Areola Complex Position and Patient Satisfaction After Unilateral Mastectomy and Immediate Expander-Implant Reconstruction Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Versus Skin-Sparing Mastectomy

    Kim1, H; Park, SJ; Woo, KJ; Bang, SI

    J PLAST SURG HAND SURG 2019 10.1080/2000656X.2019.1583572

    BellaGel breast implant: 4-year results of a prospective cohort study

    Han1, J; Jeong, JH; Bang, SI; Heo, CY

    J PLAST RECONSTR AES 2018 10.1016/j.bjps.2018.07.033

    Effect of breast reconstruction modality on the development of postmastectomy shoulder morbidity

    Woo1, KJ; Lee, KT; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Bang, SI

    AESTHET PLAST SURG 2018 10.1007/s00266-018-1084-3

    Efficacy of Partial- Versus Full-Sling Acellular Dermal Matrix Use in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Head-to-Head Comparison

    Lee1, KT; Eom, Y; Mun, GH; Bang, SI; Jeon, BJ; Pyon, JK

    J PLAST SURG HAND SURG 2018 10.1080/2000656X.2017.1330208

    Analysis of factors influencing drain amount, time to drain removal, and seroma formation in patients undergoing immediate expander-implant breast reconstruction

    Woo1, KJ; Paik, JM; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Bang, SI

    ANN PLAS SURG 2017 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001067

    Does the Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix Increase Postoperative Complications of the First-Stage Reconstruction of Immediate Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction A Matched Cohort Study

    Woo1, KJ; Park, JW; Mun, GH; Pyon, JK; Jeon, BJ; Bang, SI

    J IND ENG CHEM 2017 10.1016/j.jiec.2017.05.009

    Chemical processing strategies to obtain sporopollenin exine capsules from multi-compartmental pine pollen

    Prabhakar1, AK; Lai, HY; Potroz, MG; Corliss, MK; Park, JH; Mundargi, RC; Cho, D; Bang, SI; Cho, NJ

    J INVEST DERMATOL 2017 10.1016/j.jid.2017.04.018

    Erdr1 Attenuates Dermatophagoides farina Body Extract-Induced Atopic Dermatitis in NC/Nga Mice

    Kim1, KE; Jung, MJ; Houh, Y; Kim, TS; Lee, WJ; Yang, Y; Bang, SI; Kim, CH; Kim, H; Park, HJ; Cho, D

    ADV FUNCT MATER 2017 10.1002/adfm.201700270

    Plant-Based Hollow Microcapsules for Oral Delivery Applications: Toward Optimized Loading and Controlled Release

    Potroz1, MG; Mundargi, RC; Gillissen, JJ; Tan, EL; Meker, S; Park, JH; Jung, H; Park, S; Cho, D; Bang, SI; Cho, NJ

    EXP THER MED 2017 10.3892/etm.2017.4558

    Effects of conditioned medium from LL-37 treated adipose stem cells on human fibroblast migration

    Yang1, EJ; Bang, SI

    INT J MOL SCI 2017 10.3390/ijms18071600

    The Effects of Artemisinin on the Cytolytic Activity of Natural Killer (NK) Cells

    Houh1, YK; Kim, KE; Park, S; Hur, DY; Kim, S; Kim, D; Bang, SI; Yang, Y; Park, HJ; Cho, D

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2017 Apr;41(2):275-281. doi: 10.1007/s00266-017-0794-2. Epub 2017 Feb 15.

    Impact of Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) Use Under Mastectomy Flap Necrosis on Perioperative Outcomes of Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction

    Kim SY11, Bang SI2.

    RSC ADVANCES, 2017, 7(23):13714-13725, DOI: 10.1039/c6ra27322j

    AgNP and rhEGF-incorporating synergistic polyurethane foam as a dressing material for scar-free healing of diabetic wounds

    Choi HJ1, Thambi T, Yang YH, Bang SI, Kim BS, Pyun DG, Lee DS

    Microsurgery. 2017 Feb;37(2):105-111. doi: 10.1002/micr.22427. Epub 2015 May 9.

    RELIABLE TRANSFER OF MULTIPLE PERFORATOR-BASED PEDICLED FLAPS: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES

    Kwon JH11, Lee KT1, Lim SY1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI1, Oh KS1, Mun GH1.

    Br J Surg. 2017 Feb;104(3):230-237. doi: 10.1002/bjs.10397. Epub 2016 Nov 14.

    Method of breast reconstruction and the development of lymphoedema

    Lee KT11, Bang SI1, Pyon JK1, Hwang JH2, Mun GH1.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2016 Mar;69(3):395-401. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2015.10.027. Epub 2015 Oct 30.

    Long-term outcomes of surgical treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans according to width of gross resection margin

    Woo KJ11, Bang SI1, Mun GH1, Oh KS1, Pyon JK1, Lim SY2.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Feb;40(1):71-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0568-7. Epub 2015 Nov 3.

    Risk Factors for Complications in Immediate Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction for Non-obese Patients: Impact of Breast Size on Complications

    Woo KJ11, Paik JM1, Mun GH1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI2.

    Oncotarget. 2016 Nov 22;7(47):76354-76361. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.13047.

    Therapeutic effect of erythroid differentiation regulator 1 (Erdr1) on collagen-induced arthritis in DBA/1J mouse

    Kim KE11,2, Kim S2, Park S2, Houh Y2, Yang Y3, Park SB4, Kim S4, Kim D5, Hur DY5, Kim S5, Park HJ6, Bang SI3, Cho D1,2.

    ONCOTARGET, OCT 4 2016, 7(40):65825-65836, DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.11669

    Interleukin-32 alpha induces migration of human melanoma cells through downregulation of E-cadherin

    Lee J1, Kim KE, Cheon S, Song JH, Houh Y, Kim TS, Gil M, Lee KJ, Kim S, Kim D

    Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 May;139(5):1203e-1204e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000003320.

    Does the Use of Incisional Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy Prevent Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Expander-Based Breast Reconstruction?

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    Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Jan;77(1):13-6. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000337.

    Reconstruction of Head and Neck Capillary Malformations With Free Perforator Flaps for Aesthetic Purposes

    Lee DH11, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS, Lim SY.

    Stem Cell Res Ther. 2016 Apr 19;7(1):58. doi: 10.1186/s13287-016-0313-4.

    LL-37 stimulates the functions of adipose-derived stromal/stem cells via early growth response 1 and the MAPK pathway

    Yang Y11, Choi H1, Seon M1, Cho D2, Bang SI3,4.

    Microsurgery. 2015 Nov;35(8):596-602. doi: 10.1002/micr.22495. Epub 2015 Sep 14.

    DONOR SITE MORBIDITY FOLLOWING DIEP FLAP FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION IN ASIAN PATIENTS: IS IT DIFFERENT

    Paik JM11, Lee KT1, Jeon BJ1, Lim SY1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI1, Oh KS1, Mun GH1.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2015 Aug;68(8):1085-94. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2015.04.016. Epub 2015 Apr 29.

    Aesthetic auricular reconstruction with autologous rib cartilage grafts in adult microtia patients

    Han SE11, Lim SY1, Pyon JK1, Bang SI1, Mun GH1, Oh KS2.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):369-76. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0493-9. Epub 2015 Apr 30.

    Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Breast Volumetry for Immediate Breast Reconstruction

    Kim H11, Mun GH, Wiraatmadja ES, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Oh KS, Lee JE, Nam SJ, Bang SI.

    Cell Biol Toxicol. 2015 Jun;31(3):149-59. doi: 10.1007/s10565-015-9300-2. Epub 2015 Apr 19.

    Hepatic differentiation of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells and adverse effects of arsanilic acid and acetaminophen during in vitro hepatic developmental stage

    Kwon MJ11, Kang SJ, Park YI, Yang YH, Bang SI, Park YH, So B, Cho MH, Kang HG.

    Life Sci. 2015 May 1;128:39-46. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2015.02.018. Epub 2015 Mar 4.

    Hair-growth stimulation by conditioned medium from vitamin D3-activated preadipocytes in C57BL/6 mice

    Jung MK11, Ha S1, Huh SY2, Park SB3, Kim S3, Yang Y4, Kim D5, Hur DY5, Jeong H6, Bang SI7, Park H8, Cho D9.

    Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2015 Apr 10;459(3):379-86. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.02.108. Epub 2015 Feb 27.

    Interleukin-18 enhances breast cancer cell migration via down-regulation of claudin-12 and induction of the p38 MAPK pathway

    Yang Y11, Cheon S2, Jung MK2, Song SB2, Kim D3, Kim HJ4, Park H4, Bang SI5, Cho D6.

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    Adipose Stromal Cells are a More Efficient Source than Adipose Stem Cells in Retrovirus-Mediated iPS Induction

    J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Jan;26(1):48-51. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001177.

    Estimation of Eighth Costal Cartilage in Surgical Timing of Microtia Reconstruction

    Moon IY11, Oh KS, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2014 May;72(5):556-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318268a8e5.

    Endoscopic Excision of Benign Facial Tumors A Decade of Experience With 152 Patients

    Im JT11, Park BY, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Bang SI, Oh KS, Mun GH.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Apr;72(4):428-34. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318264fd0d.

    Preoperative Rib Cartilage Imaging in 3-Dimensional Chest Computed Tomography for Auricular Reconstruction for Microtia

    Kim H11, Hwang JH, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Choi SH, Oh KS.

    J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Mar;25(2):680-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000000504.

    Surgical Treatment of Masseteric Venous Malformations and Outcomes

    Kwon JH11, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    J Craniofac Surg. 2014;25(2):e176-80. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000000530.

    Reconstruction of Soft Plate Necrosis After Endotracheal Intubation

    Lee HJ11, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS.

    Stem Cells Transl Med. 2014 Nov;3(11):1312-21. doi: 10.5966/sctm.2014-0109. Epub 2014 Oct 1.

    Clinical Implication of Allogenic Implantation of Adipogenic Differentiated Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

    Kim I11, Bang SI1, Lee SK1, Park SY1, Kim M2, Ha H2.

    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Nov;67(11):1481-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.07.024. Epub 2014 Jul 30.

    Microtia reconstruction using tissue expanders without skin grafts from groin region

    Park BY11, Im JT2, Lim SY2, Pyon JK2, Bang SI2, Mun GH2, Oh KS3.

    Cell Immunol. 2014 Nov-Dec;292(1-2):78-84.

    ERDR1 enhances human NK cell cytotoxicity through an actin-regulated degranulation-dependent pathway

    Lee HR1, Huh SY, Hur DY, Jeong H, Kim TS, Kim SY, Park SB, Yang Y, Bang SI, Park H, Cho D.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Oct;38(5):923-9. doi: 10.1007/s00266-014-0377-4. Epub 2014 Jul 16.

    The Correction of Alar-Columella Web Deformities in Unilateral Cleft-Lip Nasal Deformities with Web Graft Technique

    Go JY11, Mun GH, Bang SI, Oh KS, Lim SY.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Sep;73(3):268-74. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31827a3820.

    Augmentation Mammoplasty With Silicone Implant Using Transumbilical Approach at a Subpectoral Level

    Lee W11, Choi BK, Bang SI, Yang EJ.

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    Drug Adsorption Behavior of Polyolefin Infusion Tube Compared to PVC and PU

    Int Wound J. 2014 Apr;11(2):223-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-481X.2012.01078.x. Epub 2012 Sep 7.

    Negative-pressure wound dressings to secure split-thickness skin grafts in the perineum

    Lee KT11, Pyon JK, Lim SY, Mun GH, Oh KS, Bang SI.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Feb;38(1):139-45. doi: 10.1007/s00266-013-0232-z. Epub 2013 Nov 21.

    Is Late Seroma a Phenomenon Related to Textured Implants A Report of Rare Complications and a Literature Review

    Park BY11, Lee DH, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Mun GH, Oh KS, Bang SI.

    Exp Cell Res. 2013 Oct 15;319(17):2526-34. doi: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2013.04.014. Epub 2013 May 25.

    Thymosin beta-4 promotes mesenchymal stem cell proliferation via an interleukin-8-dependent mechanism

    Jeon BJ11, Yang Y, Kyung Shim S, Yang HM, Cho D, Ik Bang S.

    Biotechnol Appl Biochem. 2013 May-Jun;60(3):356-64. doi: 10.1002/bab.1100.

    The combination of DHEA, histamine, and insulin increases adipogenic differentiation and enhances tissue transplantation outcome in mice

    Park Y11, Jung MK, Yoon SY, Lee HR, Hur DY, Kim D, Yang Y, Kim TS, Kim S, Yoon SR, Park HJ, Bang SI, Cho DH.

    Breast. 2013 Feb;22(1):53-7. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2012.04.009. Epub 2012 May 16.

    The impact of immediate breast reconstruction on post-mastectomy lymphedema in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy

    Lee KT11, Mun GH, Lim SY, Pyon JK, Oh KS, Bang SI.

    Immunol Lett. 2013 Feb;150(1-2):145-51. doi: 10.1016/j.imlet.2013.01.012. Epub 2013 Jan 28.

    Recombinant Erdr1 suppresses the migration and invasion ability of human gastric cancer cells, SNU-216, through the JNK pathway

    Jung MK11, Houh YK, Ha S, Yang Y, Kim D, Kim TS, Yoon SR, Bang SI, Cho BJ, Lee WJ, Park H, Cho D.

    Arch Dermatol Res. 2012 Oct;304(8):655-63. doi: 10.1007/s00403-012-1249-x. Epub 2012 Jun 9.

    Polyphenon-60 displays a therapeutic effect on acne by suppression of TLR2 and IL-8 expression via down-regulating the ERK1/2 pathway

    Jung MK11, Ha S, Son JA, Song JH, Houh Y, Cho E, Chun JH, Yoon SR, Yang Y, Bang SI, Kim M, Park HJ, Cho D.

    Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Sep;69(3):247-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31822af880.

    Treatment Algorithm of Galactorrhea After Augmentation Mammoplasty

    Yang EJ11, Lee KT, Pyon JK, Bang SI.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012 Apr;36(2):359-62. doi: 10.1007/s00266-011-9790-0. Epub 2011 Jul 30.

    Bilateral Liponecrotic Pseudocysts After Breast Augmentation by Fat Injection: A Case Report

    Kim H11, Yang EJ, Bang SI.

    Exp Dermatol. 2012 Jan;21(1):75-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2011.01406.x.

    CXC chemokine receptor 4 is essential for Lipo-PGE1-enhanced migration of human dermal fibroblasts

    Yang Y1, Shim SK, Kim HA, Seon M, Yang E, Cho D, Bang SI.

    J Invest Dermatol. 2011 Oct;131(10):2096-104. doi: 10.1038/jid.2011.170. Epub 2011 Jun 23.

    Erythroid Differentiation Regulator 1, an Interleukin 18-Regulated Gene, Acts as a Metastasis Suppressor in Melanoma

    Jung MK11, Park Y, Song SB, Cheon SY, Park S, Houh Y, Ha S, Kim HJ, Park JM, Kim TS, Lee WJ, Cho BJ, Bang SI, Park H, Cho D.

    Exp Dermatol. 2011 Oct;20(10):843-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2011.01327.x. Epub 2011 Jul 7.

    LL-37 suppresses sodium nitroprusside-induced apoptosis of systemic sclerosis dermal fibroblasts

    Kim HJ1, Cho DH, Lee KJ, Cho CS, Bang SI, Cho BK, Park HJ.

    Eur J Immunol. 2011 Oct;41(10):2937-46. doi: 10.1002/eji.201141597. Epub 2011 Sep 6.

    1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D(3) enhances NK susceptibility of human melanoma cells via Hsp60-mediated FAS expression

    Lee JH11, Park S, Cheon S, Lee JH, Kim S, Hur DY, Kim TS, Yoon SR, Yang Y, Bang SI, Park H, Lee HT, Cho D.

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    Development of simple and rapid HLA-C genotyping method using an oligonucleotide microarray

    Dermatol Surg. 2011 Jun;37(6):750-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.01765.x. Epub 2011 May 16.

    Clinical Trial of Autologous Differentiated Adipocytes from Stem Cells Derived from Human Adipose Tissue

    Kim M11, Kim I, Lee SK, Bang SI, Lim SY.

    J Biol Chem. 2011 Apr 8;286(14):12049-55. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M110.159756. Epub 2011 Feb 14.

    Overexpression of IL-32 alpha Increases Natural Killer Cell-mediated Killing through Up-regulation of Fas and UL16-binding protein 2 (ULBP2) Expression in Human Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells

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    Breast reconstruction

    Oncol Rep. 2011 Jan;25(1):23-31.

    Thymosin beta 4 expression correlates with lymph node metastasis through hypoxia inducible factor-alpha induction in breast cancer

    Yoon SY11, Lee HR, Park Y, Kim JH, Kim SY, Yoon SR, Lee WJ, Cho BJ, Min H, Bang JW, Park H, Bang SI, Cho D.

    Breast reconstruction using extended latissimus dorsi muscle flap

    Breast Cancer Res. 2010;12(6):R100. doi: 10.1186/bcr2783. Epub 2010 Nov 23.

    Cystatin M loss is associated with the losses of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER4 in invasive breast cancer

    Ko E11, Park SE, Cho EY, Kim Y, Hwang JA, Lee YS, Nam SJ, Bang S, Park J, Kim DH.

    J Invest Dermatol. 2010 May;130(5):1459-63. doi: 10.1038/jid.2009.401. Epub 2010 Jan 7.

    Tannic Acid and Quercetin Display a Therapeutic Effect in Atopic Dermatitis via Suppression of Angiogenesis and TARC Expression in Nc/Nga Mice

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    Cancer Lett. 2009 Dec 28;286(2):189-95. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2009.05.025. Epub 2009 Jun 16.

    Interleukin-18 induces transferrin expression in breast cancer cell line MCF-7

    Park S11, Yoon SY, Kim KE, Lee HR, Hur DY, Song H, Kim D, Bang SI, Cho DH.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009 Sep;33(5):722-9. doi: 10.1007/s00266-009-9394-0. Epub 2009 Jul 21.

    Botulinum Toxin Enhances the Implantation Effect of Adipocytes in C57/BL6 Mice

    Jung MK11, Song SB, Cheon SY, Park Y, Park H, Kim C, Cho BJ, Lee WJ, Bang JW, Bang SI, Cho D.

    J Invest Dermatol. 2009 Apr;129(4):843-50. doi: 10.1038/jid.2008.320. Epub 2008 Oct 16.

    Collagen Synthesis Is Suppressed in Dermal Fibroblasts by the Human Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37

    Park HJ11, Cho DH, Kim HJ, Lee JY, Cho BK, Bang SI, Song SY, Yamasaki K, Di Nardo A, Gallo RL.

    Diabetes. 2009 Mar;58(3):627-36. doi: 10.2337/db08-1147. Epub 2008 Dec 3.

    Serum Progranulin Concentrations May Be Associated With Macrophage Infiltration Into Omental Adipose Tissue

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    Immunol Lett. 2009 Mar 24;123(1):72-6. doi: 10.1016/j.imlet.2009.02.008.

    Thymosin beta 4 enhances NK cell cytotoxicity mediated by ICAM-1

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    J Immunol. 2009 Mar 15;182(6):3548-55. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.0801695.

    Expression of ADAM33 Is a Novel Regulatory Mechanism in IL-18-Secreted Process in Gastric Cancer

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    Leuk Res. 2009 Feb;33(2):315-20. doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2008.08.001. Epub 2008 Oct 2.

    Transferrin induces interleukin-18 expression in chronic myelold leukemia cell line, K-562

    Park S11, Kim TS, Kim C, Kim S, Bang SI, Park H, Cho DH.

    Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2008 Sep 12;374(1):74-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2008.06.091. Epub 2008 Jul 3.

    Sphingosine kinase inhibitor suppresses IL-18-induced interferon-gamma production through inhibition of p38 MAPK activation in human NK cells

    Cheon S11, Song SB, Jung M, Park Y, Bang JW, Kim TS, Park H, Kim CH, Yang YH, Bang SI, Cho D.

    Immunol Lett. 2008 Oct 30;120(1-2):103-7. doi: 10.1016/j.imlet.2008.07.007. Epub 2008 Aug 13.

    IL-18 enhances ULBP2 expression through the MAPK pathway in leukemia cells

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    Clin Cancer Res. 2008 Jul 1;14(13):4059-66. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-07-4039.

    Activation of Notch signaling in a xenograft model of brain metastasis

    Nam DH11, Jeon HM, Kim S, Kim MH, Lee YJ, Lee MS, Kim H, Joo KM, Lee DS, Price JE, Bang SI, Park WY.

    Oncogene. 2007 Mar 1;26(10):1468-76. Epub 2006 Sep 25.

    Interleukin-18 is a critical factor for vascular endothelial growth factor-enhanced migration in human gastric cancer cell lines

    Kim KE11, Song H, Kim TS, Yoon D, Kim CW, Bang SI, Hur DY, Park H, Cho DH.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2007 Jan-Feb;31(1):42-52.

    Radiofrequency volumetric reduction for masseteric hypertrophy

    Jin Park Y11, Woo Jo Y, Bang SI, Kim HJ, Lim SY, Mun GH, Hyon WS, Oh KS.

    Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2007 Jan-Feb;31(1):53-61.

    Radiofrequency volume reduction of gastrocnemius muscle hypertrophy for cosmetic purposes

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    Exp Dermatol. 2007 Jan;16(1):22-7.

    Enhancement of cell migration by corticotropin-releasing hormone through ERK1/2 pathway in murine melanoma cell line, B16F10

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    Cytotherapy. 2007;9(5):468-76.

    Cryopreserved human adipogenic-differentiated pre-adipocytes: a potential new source for adipose tissue regeneration

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    Immunol Lett. 2006 Nov 15;107(2):125-30. Epub 2006 Sep 11.

    IL-18 enhances the migration ability of murine melanoma cells through the generation of ROI and the MAPK pathway

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    Oncol Rep. 2006 Jul;16(1):119-22.

    Erlotinib prevents pulmonary metastasis in curatively resected breast carcinoma using a mouse model

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    Cell Immunol. 2006 Jul;242(1):39-45. Epub 2006 Oct 27.

    IL-2/IL-18 prevent the down-modulation of NKG2D by TGF-beta in NK cells via the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathway

    Song H11, Hur DY, Kim KE, Park H, Kim T, Kim CW, Bang S, Cho DH.

    Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2006 Jun 16;344(4):1284-9. Epub 2006 Apr 21.

    IL-18 enhances thrombospondin-1 production in human gastric cancer via JNK pathway

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    Melanoma Res. 2003 Dec;13(6):549-54.

    Vitamin C downregulates interleukin-18 production by increasing reactive oxygen intermediate and mitogen-activated protein kinase signalling in B16F10 murine melanoma cells

    Cho D11, Hahm E, Kang JS, Kim YI, Yang Y, Park JH, Kim D, Kim S, Kim YS, Hur D, Park H, Pang S, Hwang YI, Lee WJ.

    Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2003 Nov;52(11):693-8. Epub 2003 Jun 24.

    L-Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) induces the apoptosis of B16 murine melanoma cells via a caspase-8-independent pathway

    Kang JS11, Cho D, Kim YI, Hahm E, Yang Y, Kim D, Hur D, Park H, Bang S, Hwang YI, Lee WJ.

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