Kang‐Moon Song
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Kang‐Moon Song is a leading urological researcher whose work focuses on the molecular mechanisms of erectile dysfunction, particularly following radical prostatectomy. His key research areas include cavernous nerve injury, neurotrophic signaling, and the role of precursor neurotrophins in vascular and neural regeneration. Song’s most notable contribution is his groundbreaking study on neutralizing antibodies to proNGF, the precursor for nerve growth factor. In a 2020 mouse model of cavernous nerve injury, he demonstrated that blocking proNGF rescues erectile function by restoring the expression of both neurotrophic and angiogenic factors. This work, cited 10 times, offers a novel therapeutic target for post-surgical erectile dysfunction, a condition that remains a major challenge despite advances in surgical techniques. By elucidating how denervation-induced pathologic changes in cavernous vasculature can be reversed, Song has opened new avenues for regenerative medicine in urology. His research bridges basic neurobiology and clinical application, providing hope for improved quality of life in prostate cancer survivors.
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