Jiyeon Ock
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Jiyeon Ock is a leading researcher in urological neurobiology, with a primary focus on erectile dysfunction and nerve injury repair. Her key research areas include cavernous nerve regeneration, neurotrophic signaling pathways, and the role of precursor neurotrophins in vascular pathology. Ock’s most notable contribution is her groundbreaking work demonstrating that neutralizing antibodies to proNGF (the precursor of nerve growth factor) can rescue erectile function following cavernous nerve injury. In her highly cited 2020 study (10 citations), she showed that targeting proNGF restores erectile function by regulating both neurotrophic and angiogenic factors in a mouse model, offering a novel therapeutic strategy for post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction. This work bridges the gap between basic neurobiology and clinical urology, providing mechanistic insights into denervation-induced vascular changes. Ock’s research has significant implications for improving quality of life in prostate cancer survivors, and her innovative approach to nerve-sparing therapies continues to influence the field of regenerative urology.
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