Jaehyeon Kim

Dr. Jaehyeon Kim


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 August 2024 in Molecules
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JKJaehyeon Kim
Jaehyeon Kim
HLHakmin Lee
Hakmin Lee
KMKim Hye Mi
Kim Hye Mi
JKJi Hoon Kim
Ji Hoon Kim
SBSanghoon Byun
Sanghoon Byun
CRChongsuk Ryou
Chongsuk Ryou
Prion diseases, known as a group of fatal neurodegenerative disorders caused by prions, remain incurable despite extensive research efforts. In a recent study, crude extract from Curcuma phaeocaulis Valeton (Cp) showed promising anti-prion efficacy in in vitro and in vivo models, prompting further investigation into their active compounds. We endeavored to identify the chemical constituents of the Cp extract and discover potential anti-prion agents. With the use of centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC), major constituents were isolated from the n-hexane (HX) fraction of the extract in a single step. Spectroscopic analysis confirmed the presence of curcumenone, curcumenol, and furanodienone. Subsequent efficacy testing in a cell culture model of prion disease identified curcumenol and furanodienone as active compounds. This study underscores the potential of natural products in the search for effective treatments against prion diseases.