Assoc Prof Dr. Yu-Fon Chen  | Bio materials | Best Researcher Award

• Star-shaped polypeptides exhibit potent antibacterial activities
  Authors: YF Chen, YD Lai, CH Chang, YC Tsai, CC Tang, JS Jan
  Journal: Nanoscale 11 (24), 11696-11708
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 64
• Reduction-and pH-sensitive lipoic acid-modified Poly (l-lysine) and polypeptide/silica hybrid hydrogels/nanogels
  Authors: YX Zhang, YF Chen, XY Shen, JJ Hu, JS Jan
  Journal: Polymer 86, 32-41
  Year: 2016
  Citations: 59
• Cell-targeted, dual reduction-and pH-responsive saccharide/lipoic acid-modified poly (L-lysine) and poly (acrylic acid) polyionic complex nanogels for drug delivery
  Authors: SC How, YF Chen, PL Hsieh, SSS Wang, JS Jan
  Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 153, 244-252
  Year: 2017
  Citations: 38
• TRAIL encapsulated to polypeptide-crosslinked nanogel exhibits increased anti-inflammatory activities in Klebsiella pneumoniae-induced sepsis treatment
  Authors: YF Chen, GY Chen, CH Chang, YC Su, YC Chen, Y Jiang, JS Jan
  Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C 102, 85-95
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 35
• Zhankuic acid A isolated from Taiwanofungus camphoratus is a novel selective TLR4/MD-2 antagonist with anti-inflammatory properties
  Authors: Y Chen, AL Shiau, SH Wang, JS Yang, SJ Chang, CL Wu, TS Wu
  Journal: The Journal of Immunology 192 (6), 2778-2786
  Year: 2014
  Citations: 28
• Green synthesis of gold nanoparticle/gelatin/protein nanogels with enhanced bioluminescence/biofluorescence
  Authors: IH Chen, YF Chen, JH Liou, JT Lai, CC Hsu, NY Wang, JS Jan
  Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C 105, 110101
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 27
• Disulfide-cross-linked PEG-block-polypeptide nanoparticles with high drug loading content as glutathione-triggered anticancer drug nanocarriers
  Authors: YF Chen, CH Chang, CY Lin, LF Lin, ML Yeh, JS Jan
  Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 165, 172-181
  Year: 2018
  Citations: 25
• One-dimensional poly (L-lysine)-block-poly (L-threonine) assemblies exhibit potent anticancer activity by enhancing membranolysis
  Authors: YF Chen, AL Shiau, SJ Chang, NS Fan, CT Wang, CL Wu, JS Jan
  Journal: Acta Biomaterialia 55, 283-295
  Year: 2017
  Citations: 25
• Naturally derived DNA nanogels as pH-and glutathione-triggered anticancer drug carriers
  Authors: YF Chen, MW Hsu, YC Su, HM Chang, CH Chang, JS Jan
  Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C 114, 111025
  Year: 2020
  Citations: 22
• The JAK inhibitor antcin H exhibits direct anticancer activity while enhancing chemotherapy against LMP1-expressed lymphoma
  Authors: YF Chen, CH Chang, ZN Huang, YC Su, SJ Chang, JS Jan
  Journal: Leukemia & Lymphoma 60 (5), 1193-1203
  Year: 2019
  Citations: 19
• Zhankuic acid A as a novel JAK2 inhibitor for the treatment of concanavalin A-induced hepatitis
  Authors: YF Chen, SH Wang, SJ Chang, AL Shiau, LS Her, GS Shieh, CF Chen, …
  Journal: Biochemical Pharmacology 91 (2), 217-230
  Year: 2014
  Citations: 19
• The Constituents of Michelia compressa var. formosana and Their Bioactivities
  Authors: YY Chan, SH Juang, GJ Huang, YR Liao, YF Chen, CC Wu, HT Chang, …
  Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences 15 (6), 10926-10935
  Year: 2014
  Citations: 19
• The Constituents of Roots and Stems of Illigera luzonensis and Their Anti-Platelet Aggregation Effects
  Authors: CH Huang, YY Chan, PC Kuo, YF Chen, RJ Chang, IS Chen, SJ Wu, …
  Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences 15 (8), 13424-13436
  Year: 2014
  Citations: 18
• Enhancement of antitumor immune response by targeted interleukin-12 electrogene transfer through antiHER2 single-chain antibody in a murine bladder tumor model
  Authors: YS Tsai, AL Shiau, YF Chen, HT Tsai, HL Lee, TS Tzai, CL Wu
  Journal: Vaccine 27 (39), 5383-5392
  Year: 2009
  Citations: 16
• Advances in the application of nanomaterials as treatments for bacterial infectious diseases
  Authors: YP Hung, YF Chen, PJ Tsai, IH Huang, WC Ko, JS Jan
  Journal: Pharmaceutics 13 (11), 1913
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 14
• ZnO-loaded DNA nanogels as neutrophil extracellular trap-like structures in the treatment of mouse peritonitis
  Authors: YF Chen, YH Chiou, YC Chen, YS Jiang, TY Lee, JS Jan
  Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C 131, 112484
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 12
• Natural nanogels crosslinked with S-benzyl-L-cysteine exhibit potent antibacterial activity
  Authors: FY Chung, CR Huang, CS Chen, YF Chen
  Journal: Biomaterials Advances 153, 213551
  Year: 2023
  Citations: 7
• Antioxidant activity of linear and star-shaped polypeptides modified with dopamine and glutathione
  Authors: CF Su, YF Chen, YJ Tsai, SM Weng, JS Jan
  Journal: European Polymer Journal 152, 110497
  Year: 2021
  Citations: 7
• Effect of oil–water interface and payload-DNA interactions on payload-encapsulated DNA nanogels
  Authors: YF Chen, WC Lin, CJ Wu, CH Chang, JS Jan
  Journal: Journal of Polymer Research 29 (1), 8
  Year: 2022
  Citations: 6
• Antibacterial activity of cysteine-derived cationic dipeptides
  Authors: YC Tsai, CC Tang, HH Wu, YS Wang, YF Chen
  Journal: International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics 26, 1107-1114
  Year: 2020
  Citations: 6

Conclusion

Dr. Yu-Fon Chen exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher through his extensive expertise, impactful research, and commitment to advancing biomedicine. His work in developing innovative drug delivery systems and peptide drugs holds great promise for addressing significant healthcare challenges. While there are opportunities for growth in collaboration and public engagement, his strengths far outweigh the areas for improvement. Dr. Chen’s dedication and achievements make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, as he continues to pave the way for advancements in biomedical applications and improve patient outcomes.