Associate Professor Dr Looi Chung Yeng


Academic Qualification

  • PhD in Medical Sciences, TOHOKU UNIVERSITY JAPAN, Japan
  • Master of Science (Medical Sciences), TOHOKU UNIVERSITY JAPAN, Japan
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA, Malaysia

Professional Qualification

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Areas of Expertise

  • Medical And Health Sciences, Pharmacology, Molecular Pharmacology

Research Interest

  • Elucidating drug targets and mechanism of action by using cell-line and animal models Evaluation of natural/synthetic compounds for anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities Understanding carcinogenesis and immunological disorders using molecular and biochemical analyses Explore novel interventions in cancer and immunological disorders

Publications

2023
  • Recent Development of Nanomaterials for Transdermal Drug Delivery (ISI-Indexed), Biomedicines - Article in Journals
  • Regulatory network of BLIMP1, IRF4, and XBP1 triad in plasmacytic differentiation and multiple myeloma pathogenesis (ISI-Indexed), Cellular Immunology - Article in Journals
  • Recent Advancement of Medical Patch for Transdermal Drug Delivery (ISI-Indexed), Medicina-Lithuania - Article in Journals
  • Current development of chemical penetration enhancers for transdermal insulin delivery (ISI-Indexed), Biomedicines - Article in Journals
  • A Systematic Review of Molecular Hydrogen Therapy in Cancer Management (ISI-Indexed), Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - Article in Journals
2022
  • Innate Immunity Crosstalk with Helicobacter pylori: Pattern Recognition Receptors and Cellular Responses (ISI-Indexed), Int. J. Mol. Sci - Article in Journals
  • A Comprehensive Review of the Evolution of Insulin Development and Its Delivery Method. (ISI-Indexed), Pharmaceutics - Article in Journals
  • Characterization deep eutectic solvents for optimal transdermal drug delivery (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
  • Redesigning Biomedical Science Practicum towards a New Frontier, International Journal of Information and Education Technology (SCOPUS-Indexed), International Journal of Information and Education Technology - Article in Journals
  • Regulatory network of BLIMP1, IRF4, and XBP1 triad in plasmacytic differentiation and multiple myeloma pathogenesis (ISI-Indexed), Cellular immunology - Article in Journals
2021
  • The role of smoothened-dependent and-independent hedgehog signaling pathway in tumorigenesis (ISI-Indexed), Biomedicines - Article in Journals
  • Podoplanin Drives Motility of Active Macrophage via Regulating Filamin C During Helicobacter pylori Infection (ISI-Indexed), Frontiers in Immunology - Article in Journals
  • An Overview of Helicobacter pylori Survival Tactics in the Hostile Human Stomach Environment (ISI-Indexed), Microorganisms - Article in Journals
  • Non-toxic nature of chebulinic acid on biochemical, hematological and histopathological analysis in normal Sprague Dawley rats (ISI-Indexed), Toxicological Research - Article in Journals
  • Defining the Role of GLI/Hedgehog Signaling in Chemoresistance: Implications in Therapeutic Approaches (ISI-Indexed), Cancers - Article in Journals
2020
  • Chronic Inflammatory Diseases at Secondary Sites Ensuing Urogenital or Pulmonary Chlamydia Infections (ISI-Indexed), Microorganisms - Article in Journals
  • Simulation of Deep Eutectic Solvents' Interaction with Membranes of Cancer Cells Using COSMO-RS (ISI-Indexed), J Phys Chem B . - Article in Journals
  • Comparison of Isolation, Expansion and Cryopreservation Techniques to Produce Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous teeth (SHED) with better Regenerative Potential. (ISI-Indexed), Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. - Article in Journals
2019
  • Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STATs) Proteins in Cancer and Inflammation: Functions and Therapeutic Implication., Frontiers in Oncology - Article in Journals
  • Emerging frontiers of deep eutectic solvents in drug discovery and drug delivery systems. (ISI-Indexed), J Control Release - Article in Journals
  • The Microbiome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome - A Review on the Pathophysiology, Current Research and Future Therapy. (ISI-Indexed), Front Microbiol. - Article in Journals
  • The E-Cadherin and N-Cadherin Switch in Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition: Signaling, Therapeutic Implications, and Challenges. (ISI-Indexed), Cells - Article in Journals
  • Diversity of endocervical microbiota associated with genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection and infertility among women visiting obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Malaysia. (ISI-Indexed), PLoS One - Article in Journals
2018
  • Phenylpropanoids isolated from Piper sarmentosum Roxb. induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells through reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial-dependent pathways (ISI-Indexed), Chemico-Biological Interactions - Article in Journals
  • Cyclodextrin- and dendrimer-conjugated graphene oxide as a nanocarrier for the delivery of selected chemotherapeutic and photosensitizing agents (ISI-Indexed), Materials Science and Engineering: C - Article in Journals
  • Laevifins A-G, clerodane diterpenoids from the Bark of Croton oblongus Burm.f. (ISI-Indexed), Phytochemistry - Article in Journals
  • Transcriptomic and Genomic Approaches for Unravelling Candida albicans Biofilm Formation and Drug Resistance-An Update. (ISI-Indexed), Genes - Article in Journals
2017
  • Phytometabolites Targeting the Warburg Effect in Cancer Cells: A Mechanistic Review. (ISI-Indexed), Current Drug Targets - Article in Journals
  • MBIC inhibits tumor growth and promotes apoptosis via activation of ROS-dependent JNK signaling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma (ISI-Indexed), Oncotarget - Article in Journals
  • Renal targeting potential of a polymeric drug carrier, poly-l-glutamic acid, in normal and diabetic rats (ISI-Indexed), International Journal of Nanomedicine - Article in Journals
  • Multiple Players in the Mechanical Control of T Cell Quiescence - Book Chapter
  • Corrigendum: Apoptotic effect of novel Schiff Based CdCl2(C14H21N3O2) complex is mediated via activation of the mitochondrial pathway in colon cancer cells. (ISI-Indexed), Scientific Reports - Article in Journals
2016
  • Natural deep eutectic solvents: cytotoxic profile (ISI-Indexed), Springerplus - Article in Journals
  • Targeting of tubulin polymerization and induction of mitotic blockage by Methyl 2-(5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylate (MBIC) in human cervical cancer HeLa cell (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research - Article in Journals
  • An Association Map on the Effect of Flavonoids on the Signaling Pathways in Colorectal Cancer (ISI-Indexed), International Journal of Medical Sciences - Article in Journals
  • Cycloart-24-ene-26-ol-3-one, a New Cycloartane Isolated from Leaves of Aglaia exima Triggers Tumour Necrosis Factor-Receptor 1-Mediated Caspase-Dependent Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cell Line (ISI-Indexed), PLoS One - Article in Journals
  • Antimicrobial activity of a quaternized BODIPY against Staphylococcus strains (ISI-Indexed), Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry - Article in Journals
2015
  • Koenimbin, a natural dietary compound of Murraya koenigii (L) Spreng: inhibition of MCF7 breast cancer cells and targeting of derived MCF7 breast cancer stem cells (CD44(+)/CD24(-/low)): an in vitro study (ISI-Indexed), Drug Des Devel Ther - Article in Journals
  • Forkhead Box Transcription Factor (FOXO3a) mediates the cytotoxic effect of vernodalin in vitro and inhibits the breast tumor growth in vivo (ISI-Indexed), J Exp Clin Cancer Res - Article in Journals
  • Extract of Woodfordia fruticosa flowers ameliorates hyperglycemia, oxidative stress and improves beta-cell function in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rats (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Ethnopharmacology - Article in Journals
  • In Vitro and In Vivo toxicity profiling of ammonium-based deep eutectic solvents (ISI-Indexed), Plos One - Article in Journals
  • Apoptotic effect of novel Schiff based CdCl(2)(C(1)(4)H(2)(1)N(3)O(2)) complex is mediated via activation of the mitochondrial pathway in colon cancer cells (ISI-Indexed), Nature Scientific Reports - Article in Journals
2014
  • Immunomodulatory effects of 17-O-acetylacuminolide in RAW264.7 cells and HUVECs: involvement of MAPK and NF-kappaB pathways (ISI-Indexed), Drug Des Devel Ther - Article in Journals
  • Cytotoxic constituents from the rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria (ISI-Indexed), Scientific World Journal - Article in Journals
  • A Schiff base-derived copper (II) complex is a potent inducer of apoptosis in colon cancer cells by activating the intrinsic pathway (ISI-Indexed), Scientific World Journal - Article in Journals
  • Synthesis, characterization, and anticancer activity of new quinazoline derivatives against MCF-7 cells (ISI-Indexed), Scientific World Journal - Article in Journals
  • Subditine, a new monoterpenoid indole alkaloid from bark of Nauclea subdita (Korth.) Steud. induces apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells (ISI-Indexed), PLoS One - Article in Journals
2013
  • Discovery of 7-azaindole based anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitors: wild type and mutant (L1196M) active compounds with unique binding mode (ISI-Indexed), Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters - Article in Journals
  • Induction of apoptosis in human breast cancer cells via caspase pathway by vernodalin isolated from Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) seeds (ISI-Indexed), PLoS One - Article in Journals
2012
  • Dentatin Induces Apoptosis in Prostate Cancer Cells via Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, Survivin Downregulation, Caspase-9, -3/7 Activation, and NF-kappaB Inhibition (ISI-Indexed), Evid Based Complement Alternat Med - Article in Journals
  • Anti-diabetic effects of Centratherum anthelminticum seeds methanolic fraction on pancreatic cells, beta-TC6 and its alleviating role in type 2 diabetic rats (ISI-Indexed), Journal of Ethnopharmacology - Article in Journals
  • The methanolic fraction of Centratherum anthelminticum seed downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, and hyperglycemia in STZ-nicotinamide-induced type 2 diabetic rats (ISI-Indexed), Food and Chemical Toxicology - Article in Journals

Research

  • Profiling human salivary biomarker(s) panel as a non-invasive detection method for myocardial infarction (MI),  Project Leader2023 to 2025, Taylor's University
  • Selective isolation method, characterization, and functionalization of nanocrystalline cellulose from oil palm frond fiber (OPFF) with antimicrobial activities,  Co-researcher2021 to 2024, National
  • Investigating anticancer activity of anti-MIRNA 21, MIR-145 mimics and Doxorubicin Cocktail packaged in nanoparticles conjugated with A6 Tumour-homing peptide for targeted inhibition of triple-negative breast cancer ,  Co-researcher2020 to 2024, National
  • Elucidating the molecular target and the role of choline-geranic acid (CAGE) deep eutectic solvent in transdermal insulin delivery,  Project Leader2020 to 2023, National
  • Copper as target for colorectal cancer therapeutics: Anti-cancer effect of copper (II) complex derived from S-benzyldithiocarbazate and 3-acetylcoumarin,  Co-researcher2018 to 2019, Taylor's University
  • The role of RUNX3 and E-cadherin underlying epithelial to mesenchymal (EMT)-associated cellular plasticity in gastric cancer,  Project Leader2018 to 2019, Taylor's University
  • Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of Tualang and Kelulut honeys on activated microglial cells,  Co-researcher2017 to 2019, Taylor's University

Awards and Stewardship

  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2023, Competition, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Bronze , 2023
  • Silver award, Exhibition/Invention, Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), Collaborator , 2023
  • Anugerah Khas Menteri Pengajian Tinggi: Rekabentuk Kurikulum Dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI) 2022, Competition, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2022 , Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Contributor , 2022
  • Silver Medal in the poster competition for poster entitled Redesigning Biomedical Science Practicum Towards A New Frontier . 2021 edition of International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2021): "Leading Innovation Towards Digitalized Community", 15 16 June 202, Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Contributor , 2021
  • Silver Medal in the oral competition entitled Redesigning Biomedical Science Practicum Towards A New Frontier . MEI2021 4th International Conference on Medical Education Informatics, Competition, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, Best Oral , 2021

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