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Sun‐Ok Lee
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Researcher
Also affiliated: Oregon State University (2019); Chosun University (2009); Iowa State University (2002–2011); University of Arkansas System (2012–2018); Gyeongnam Provincial Geochang College (2011); Silla University (2009–2014); Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (2011); Nambu University (2002); Bumin Hospital Group (2004); Digital Research Alliance of Canada (2009); Pusan National University (2005); Pukyong National University (2010–2020)
Faculty Researcher
25 h-index
136 pubs
2,096 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Sun-Ok Lee's research investigates the complex interactions between diet, the gut microbiome, and human health. Her work explores the metabolic potential of various food components, including phytochemicals and fermented products, and their influence on host physiology. Lee has published research on the anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative effects of plant-derived compounds, examining their impact on cellular pathways relevant to conditions such as lung cancer. Additionally, her studies delve into the composition and functional dynamics of the gut microbiota, analyzing how dietary interventions and fermented foods modulate microbial communities in different physiological states, such as normal weight versus overweight/obese individuals.
Her research group also focuses on the bioavailability and potential health benefits of specific food constituents, such as citrulline in watermelon and volatile compounds in berries. This includes investigating their roles in areas like inflammation and cellular proliferation. Lee's work extends to the application of food science principles in developing novel delivery systems for beneficial microbes, such as encapsulating probiotics using 3D food printing technology to enhance their viability and targeted release in the gastrointestinal tract. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 25 with over 2,000 citations across 135 publications, and she collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Cindi Brownmiller, Luke R. Howard, Ya‐Jane Wang, and Annegret Jannasch.
Metrics
- h-index: 25
- Publications: 136
- Citations: 2,096
Selected Publications
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3DP-Encapsulated Lutein Attenuates LPS-Induced Intestinal Inflammation in a Caco-2/RAW 264.7 Cells Co-culture Model (2026)
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Impact of In Vitro Digestion on Garlic Scape Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity (2026)
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Impact of Protein Hydrolysis and Starch Heat-Moisture Treatment on the Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activities of Pigmented Rice Bran Protein-Starch Complexes (2026)
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Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Potential in White and Yellow Apio Tubers via In Vitro Digestion (2026)
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Optimizing 3D-printed core-shell hydrogel system for probiotic protection: stability under in vitro digestion conditions and during storage (2026)
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3D-printed starch-zein hydrogels enhance lutein bioaccessibility and intestinal transport in an in vitro digestion–Caco-2 model (2026)
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Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium bifidum into a pH-sensitive alginate-pectin gel system using 3D food printing: Enhanced viability and targeted release (2025)
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3D-Printed Lutein Formulations: Investigating Effects on Antioxidant Activity and In Vitro Bioavailability (2025)
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Comparative Evaluation of Porous Starches for Resveratrol Encapsulation and In-Vitro Release (2025)
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Onion Peel Extract Prevents Intestinal Inflammation via AMK-Activated Protein Kinase Activation in Caco-2/HT-29 Cells (2024)
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Polyphenol-induced protein structural modifications in sorghum on pasting properties (2024)
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Polyphenol-mediated covalent bonds on glutelin structural changes in rice with different bran colors (2024)
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Polyphenol-Induced Protein Structural Modifications in Sorghum on Pasting Properties (2024)
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Anti-colon Cancer Effect of Apio Tuber Extract (2024)
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Anti-inflammatory Effect of Apio Leaf (Arracacia Xanthorrhiza) Extracts on Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Cindi Brownmiller
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
11 shared publications
In database
- In Vitro Fecal Fermentation Patterns of Arabinoxylan from Rice Bran on Fecal Microbiota from Normal-Weight and Overweight/Obese Subjects
- Sweetpotato Leaves Inhibit Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation in RAW 264.7 Macrophages via Suppression of NF-κB Signaling Pathway
- Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts from Black Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries and Their Antiproliferative Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells
- Bioavailability of Citrulline in Watermelon Flesh, Rind, and Skin Using a Human Intestinal Epithelial Caco-2 Cell Model
- Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Inah Gu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
9 shared publications
- Volatiles in Berries: Biosynthesis, Composition, Bioavailability, and Health Benefits
- In Vitro Fecal Fermentation Patterns of Arabinoxylan from Rice Bran on Fecal Microbiota from Normal-Weight and Overweight/Obese Subjects
- Exploring the Role of Metabolites in Cancer and the Associated Nerve Crosstalk
- Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts from Black Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries and Their Antiproliferative Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells
- Bioavailability of Citrulline in Watermelon Flesh, Rind, and Skin Using a Human Intestinal Epithelial Caco-2 Cell Model
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Luke R. Howard
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Volatiles in Berries: Biosynthesis, Composition, Bioavailability, and Health Benefits
- Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts from Black Raspberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries and Their Antiproliferative Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells
- Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells
- Chemical Composition of Volatile Extracts From Blackberries, Black Raspberries, and Blueberries and Their Apoptotic Effect on A549 Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells
- Effects of black raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry volatile extracts on intestinal barrier dysfunction and inflammation in a Caco-2/RAW264.7 cells co-culture model
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Ya‐Jane Wang
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Effects of bran pigmentation and parboiling on rheological properties of waxy rice in neutral and acidic environments
- Polyphenol-mediated covalent bonds on glutelin structural changes in rice with different bran colors
- Polyphenol-induced protein structural modifications in sorghum on pasting properties
- Polyphenol-Mediated Covalent Bonds on Glutelin Structural Changes in Rice with Different Bran Colors
- Polyphenol-Induced Protein Structural Modifications in Sorghum on Pasting Properties
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Rohana Liyanage
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells
- Polyphenol-mediated covalent bonds on glutelin structural changes in rice with different bran colors
- Polyphenol-induced protein structural modifications in sorghum on pasting properties
- Polyphenol-Mediated Covalent Bonds on Glutelin Structural Changes in Rice with Different Bran Colors
- Polyphenol-Induced Protein Structural Modifications in Sorghum on Pasting Properties
Annegret Jannasch
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- Effects of bran pigmentation and parboiling on rheological properties of waxy rice in neutral and acidic environments
- Polyphenol-mediated covalent bonds on glutelin structural changes in rice with different bran colors
- Polyphenol-induced protein structural modifications in sorghum on pasting properties
- Polyphenol-Mediated Covalent Bonds on Glutelin Structural Changes in Rice with Different Bran Colors
- Polyphenol-Induced Protein Structural Modifications in Sorghum on Pasting Properties
Olugbenga Balogun
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Bioavailability of Citrulline in Watermelon Flesh, Rind, and Skin Using a Human Intestinal Epithelial Caco-2 Cell Model
- Effect of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Extract on Carbohydrates-Hydrolyzing Enzymes In Vitro
- Onion Peel Extract Prevents Intestinal Inflammation via AMK-Activated Protein Kinase Activation in Caco-2/HT-29 Cells
Hye Won Kang
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (US)
3 shared publications
- Bioavailability of Citrulline in Watermelon Flesh, Rind, and Skin Using a Human Intestinal Epithelial Caco-2 Cell Model
- Effect of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Extract on Carbohydrates-Hydrolyzing Enzymes In Vitro
- Onion Peel Extract Prevents Intestinal Inflammation via AMK-Activated Protein Kinase Activation in Caco-2/HT-29 Cells
Anna M. McClung
Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (US)
3 shared publications
- Effects of bran pigmentation and parboiling on rheological properties of waxy rice in neutral and acidic environments
- Polyphenol-mediated covalent bonds on glutelin structural changes in rice with different bran colors
- Polyphenol-Mediated Covalent Bonds on Glutelin Structural Changes in Rice with Different Bran Colors
Ali Ubeyitogullari
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
3 shared publications
In database
- Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium bifidum into a pH-sensitive alginate-pectin gel system using 3D food printing: Enhanced viability and targeted release
- 3D-Printed Lutein Formulations: Investigating Effects on Antioxidant Activity and In Vitro Bioavailability
- 3D-printed starch-zein hydrogels enhance lutein bioaccessibility and intestinal transport in an in vitro digestion–Caco-2 model
Laura Lavefve
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
2 shared publications
In database
- Microbiota profiles and dynamics in fermented plant‐based products and preliminary assessment of their in vitro gut microbiota modulation
- Blackberry phenolic and volatile extracts inhibit cytokine secretion in LPS-inflamed RAW264.7 cells
Daya Marasini
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
2 shared publications
- In Vitro Fecal Fermentation Patterns of Arabinoxylan from Rice Bran on Fecal Microbiota from Normal-Weight and Overweight/Obese Subjects
- Microbiota profiles and dynamics in fermented plant‐based products and preliminary assessment of their in vitro gut microbiota modulation
Franck Carbonero
Washington State University Spokane (US)
2 shared publications
- In Vitro Fecal Fermentation Patterns of Arabinoxylan from Rice Bran on Fecal Microbiota from Normal-Weight and Overweight/Obese Subjects
- Microbiota profiles and dynamics in fermented plant‐based products and preliminary assessment of their in vitro gut microbiota modulation
Dam Huh
2 shared publications
- Herbal Extracts from Lycii Radicis Corex and Achyranthes japonica Prevent Multiple Myeloma
- Abstract 3828: Herbal extracts from lycii radicis corex and achyranthes japonica prevent multiple myeloma progression
Donghoon Yoon
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Herbal Extracts from Lycii Radicis Corex and Achyranthes japonica Prevent Multiple Myeloma
- Abstract 3828: Herbal extracts from lycii radicis corex and achyranthes japonica prevent multiple myeloma progression
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