Research articles (* corresponding author)
1.Tsai PH, Wu PC, Li HR, Kumar KJS*, Wang SY, 2023. Hirami lemon (Citrus reticulata var. depressa) modulates the gut–brain axis in a chronic mild stress-induced depression mouse model. Food & Function. 14: 7535-75-49. (Q1, 6.1)
2.Dakpa G, Kumar KJS, Nelen J, Pérez-Sánchez H, Wang SY, 2023. Antcin-B, a phytosterol-like compound from Taiwanofungus camphoratus inhibits SARS-CoV-2 3-chymotrypsin-like protease (3CLPro) activity in silico and in vitro. Scientific Reports. 13: 17106. (Q2, 4.6)
3.Lin WT, He YH, Lo YH, Chiang YT, Wang SY, Bezirganoglu I, Kumar KJS*, 2023. Essential Oil from Glossogyne tenuifolia Inhibits Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation-Associated Genes in Macro-Phage Cells via Suppression of NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Plants. 12: 1241. (Q1, 4.5)
4.Kumar KJS*, Bezirganoglu I, Yazicilar B, Geyik SM, Aslan FO, 2022. The Impact of Cold Acclimatization on Antioxidant Enzyme Activity of Vicia sativa L. Natural Products and Biotechnology. 2: 51-59.
5.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Wang SY, 2022. Limonene protects human skin keratinocytes against UVB-induced photodamage and photoaging by activating the Nrf2-dependent antioxidant defense . Environmental Toxicology. 37: 2897-2909. (Q1, 4.5)
6.Dakpa G, Kumar KJS, Tsao NW, Wang SY, 2022. Antcin A, a phytosterol regulates SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-mediated metabolic ation in THP-1 cells explored by the 1H-NMR-based metabolomics approach. Phytotherapy Research. 37: 885-902. (Q1, 7.2)
7.Hsiao WW, Kumar KJS, Lee HJ, Tsao NW, Wang SY, 2022. Anti-Melanogenic Activity of Calocedrus formosana Wood Essential Oil and Its Chemical Composition Analysis. Plants. 11:62. (Q1, 4.5)
8.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Hsieh HW, Lin CC, Wang SY, 2021. Antcins from Antrodia cinnamomea and Antrodia salmonea Inhibit Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Epithelial Cells: Can Be Potential Candidates for the Development of SARS-CoV-2 Prophylactic Agents. Plants. 10: 1736. (Q1, 4.5).
9.Kumar KJS, Lin C, Tseng YH, Wang SY, 2021. Fruits of Rosa laevigata and its bio-active principal sitostenone facilitate glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity in hepatic cells via AMPK/ PPAR-γ activation. Phytomedicine Plus. 1:100109.
10.Lau, KM, Su WS, Chien SC, Wang SY, Kumar KJS*, 2021. Melia azedarach Flowers and Their Volatile Components Improved Human Physiological and Psychological Functions. Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants. 24: 1978869. (Q2, 2.4).
11.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Wu PC, Lee HJ, Tseng YH, Wang SY, 2020. Essential oils of Alpinia nantoensis retard forskolin-induced melanogenesis via ERK1/2-Mediated proteasomal degradation of MITF. Plants. 9: 1672. (Q1, 4.5)
12.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Wang CS, Chen CC, Chen YC, Lu LP, Huang CH, Lai CS, Wang SY, 2020. Geranium and lemon essential oils and their active compounds regulate angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor binding domain, in epithelial cells. Plants. 9: 770. (Q1, 4.5)
13.Wang YY, Hsieh YH, Kumar KJS, Hsieh HW, Lin CC, Wang SY, 2020. The Regulatory effects of a formulation of Cinnamomum osmophloeum Kaneh and Taiwanofungus camphoratus on metabolic syndrome and the gut microbiome. Plants. 9: 383. (Q1, 4.5)
14.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Hsieh HW, Lin CC, Liao JW, Chueh PJ, Wang SY, 2019. MicroRNA-708 activation by glucocorticoid receptor agonists regulates breast cancer tumorigenesis and metastasis via down-regulation of NF-κB signaling. Carcinogenesis. 40(2): 335-348. (Q2, 4.7)
15.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Hsieh HW, Lin CC, Wang SY, 2019. Antcin A modulates epithelial to mesenchymal transition and inhibits inhibitory and invasive potentials of human breast cancer cells via p53-mediated miR-200c activation. Planta Medica.85:755-765. (Q3, 2.7)
16.Kumar KJS, Hsieh YH, Lin YT, Chien SC, Liao JW, Chu FH, Chang ST, Wang SY. 2019. Anti-dyslipedimic effects of dieatary indigenous cinnamon (Cinnamomum osmophlouem Kaneh) leaves in hypercholesterolemia hamster model. Natural Products Communications. DOI: 10.1177/1934578X19860667.
17.Kuo CY, Weng TS, Tseng YH, Tung TW, Kumar KJS, Wang SY, Wang HC. 2019. Ethanol extract of dietary herb Alpinia nantonensis, exhibits anti-cancer potential in human breast cancer cells. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 18: 1534735419866924. (Q2, 2.9).
18.Kumar KJS, Vani MG, Chen CY, Hsiao WW, Li J, Lin ZX, Chu FH, Yen GC, Wang SY, 2019. A mechanistic and empirical review of Antcins, a new class of phytosterols of Formosan fungi origin. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis.28:38-59. (Q2, 3.6).
19.Kumar KJS, Wang SH, Tseng YH, Tsao NW, Kuo YH, Wang SY. 2018. trans-3-Methoxy-5-hydroxystilbene (MHS) from the rhizome of Alpinia nantonensis inhibits metastasis in human lung cancer cells. Phytomedicine, 50: 223-230. (Q1, 7.9)
20.Lin YH, Kuo JT, Chen YY, Kumar KJS, Lo CP, Lin CC, Wang SY. 2018. Immunomodulatory effects of Taiwanofungus camphoratus based health food product in mice. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 20(9): 849-858. (Q4, 1.2)