Soon‐Sun Hong
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Soon-Sun Hong is a leading researcher in urological and neurovascular regeneration, with a primary focus on erectile dysfunction and cavernous nerve injury. Her work bridges molecular neuroscience and translational medicine, particularly investigating the role of neurotrophins in nerve repair and vascular health. In her highly cited 2020 study, Hong demonstrated that neutralizing antibodies to proNGF—the precursor of nerve growth factor—can rescue erectile function in a mouse model of cavernous nerve injury. This groundbreaking contribution revealed that blocking proNGF regulates both neurotrophic and angiogenic factors, offering a novel therapeutic target for post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction. With over 10 citations on this single paper, Hong’s research has significant clinical implications, potentially improving quality of life for prostate cancer survivors. Her work is notable for integrating molecular biology with functional outcomes, and she continues to advance understanding of denervation-induced vascular changes. Hong’s innovative approach positions her as a key figure in developing non-surgical treatments for nerve injury-related urological disorders, making her research essential reading for scientists and clinicians in regenerative medicine and urology.
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