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Mi-Ran Yoon

Yonsei University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Mi-Ran Yoon's research lab focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of drug resistance in lung cancer, particularly in tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-driven cancers such as those with ROS1, ALK, and EGFR mutations. The lab investigates novel therapeutic strategies, including next-generation TKIs and antibody-drug conjugates, using patient-derived preclinical models to overcome resistance and improve treatment outcomes. A key focus is on identifying and targeting bypass signaling pathways, such as YAP activation and the mevalonate pathway, that contribute to resistance. The lab also explores redox biology and oxidative stress in immune cells, particularly macrophages, to uncover new therapeutic targets in the tumor microenvironment.

lung cancerdrug resistancetyrosine kinase inhibitorspatient-derived modelstargeted therapy

Research Overview

Papers
301
Total Citations
2,286
Papers (5y)
233
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
233total
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Citations per year (5y)
178total
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Selected Papers

15
1
Article|117 citations·2020
Repotrectinib Exhibits Potent Antitumor Activity in Treatment-Naïve and Solvent-Front–Mutant ROS1-Rearranged Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Mi Ran Yun, Dong Hwi Kim, Seok‐Young Kim, Hyeong-Seok Joo, You Won Lee, Hun Mi Choi, Chae Won Park, Seong Gu Heo, Han Na Kang, Sung Sook Lee, Adam J. Schoenfeld, Alexander Drilon
SJR Q1Clinical Cancer ResearchOA

Abstract Purpose: Although first-line crizotinib treatment leads to clinical benefit in ROS1+ lung cancer, high prevalence of crizotinib-resistant ROS1-G2032R (ROS1G2032R) mutation and progression in the central nervous system (CNS) represents a therapeutic challenge. Here, we investigated the antitumor activity of repotrectinib, a novel next-generation ROS1/TRK/ALK-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) in ROS1+ patient-derived preclinical models. Experimental Design: Antitumor activity of repotrectin

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
2
Article|61 citations·2019
Targeting YAP to overcome acquired resistance to ALK inhibitors in ALK‐rearranged lung cancer
Mi Ran Yun, Hun Mi Choi, You Won Lee, Hyeong Seok Joo, Chae Won Park, Jae Woo Choi, Dong Hwi Kim, Han Na Kang, Kyoung‐Ho Pyo, Eun Joo Shin, Hyo Sup Shim, Ross A. Soo
SJR Q1EMBO Molecular MedicineOA

Clinical benefit of ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK-TKIs) in ALK-rearranged lung cancer has been limited by the inevitable development of acquired resistance, and bypass-molecular resistance mechanisms remain poorly understood. We investigated a novel therapeutic target through screening FDA-approved drugs in ALK-TKI-resistant models. Cerivastatin, the rate-limiting enzyme inhibitor of the mevalonate pathway, showed anti-cancer activity against ALK-TKI resistance in vitro/in vivo, accompanie

Cell BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
3
Article|61 citations·2010
5-Lipoxygenase plays an essential role in 4-HNE-enhanced ROS production in murine macrophages via activation of NADPH oxidase
Mi Ran Yun, Hye M. Park, Kyo Won Seo, Seung Joon Lee, Dong‐Soon Im, Chi D. Kim
SJR Q2Free Radical Research

4-Hydroxynonenal (HNE) mediates oxidative stress-linked pathological processes; however, its role in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in macrophages is still unclear. Thus, this study investigated the sources and mechanisms of ROS generation in macrophages stimulated with HNE. Exposure of J774A.1 cells to HNE showed an increased production of ROS, which was attenuated by NADPH oxidase as well as 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors. Linked to these results, HNE increased membrane tran

PhysiologyMedicine
4
Article|47 citations·2022
Preclinical Study of a Biparatopic METxMET Antibody–Drug Conjugate, REGN5093-M114, Overcomes MET-driven Acquired Resistance to EGFR TKIs in EGFR-mutant NSCLC
Seung Yeon Oh, You Won Lee, Eun Ji Lee, Jae Hwan Kim, YoungJoon Park, Seong Gu Heo, Mi Ra Yu, Min Hee Hong, John O. DaSilva, Christopher Daly, Byoung Chul Cho, Sun Min Lim
SJR Q1Clinical Cancer ResearchOA

PURPOSE: MET amplification is a frequent mechanism of resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) in patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and combined treatment with EGFR TKIs and MET TKIs has been explored as a strategy to overcome resistance. However, durable response is invariably limited by the emergence of acquired resistance. Here, we investigated the preclinical activity of REGN5093-M114, a novel antibody-drug conjugate targeting MET in MET-driven patient

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
5
Article|45 citations·2018
Enhancer Remodeling and MicroRNA Alterations Are Associated with Acquired Resistance to ALK Inhibitors
Mi Ran Yun, Sun Min Lim, Seon‐Kyu Kim, Hun Mi Choi, Kyoung‐Ho Pyo, Seong Keun Kim, Ji Min Lee, You Won Lee, Jae Woo Choi, Hye Ryun Kim, Min Hee Hong, Keeok Haam
SJR Q1Cancer ResearchOA

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Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
6
Article|42 citations·2014
Visfatin contributes to the differentiation of monocytes into macrophages through the differential regulation of inflammatory cytokines in THP-1 cells
Mi Ran Yun, Jeong Mi Seo, Hyun Young Park
SJR Q2Cellular Signalling
EpidemiologyMedicine
7
Article|40 citations·2006
Oleic acid enhances vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation via phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway
Mi Ran Yun, Ji Hyun Lee, Hyun Park, Hee-Keun Heo, Jina Park, Sejong Bae, Kui Hong, Sook-Whan Sung, C KIM
SJR Q1Pharmacological Research
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
8
Article|35 citations·2008
4-hydroxynonenal contributes to macrophage foam cell formation through increased expression of class A scavenger receptor at the level of translation
Mi Ran Yun, Dong‐Soon Im, Seung Joon Lee, Joong Won Woo, Ki Whan Hong, Sun Sik Bae, Chi D. Kim
SJR Q1Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
9
Article|35 citations·2017
ERK-dependent IL-6 autocrine signaling mediates adaptive resistance to pan-PI3K inhibitor BKM120 in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Mi Ran Yun, Hyantae Choi, Hari Kang, YW Lee, H Joo, D H Kim, Hye Ryun Kim, Min Hee Hong, Sun Och Yoon, Byoung Chul Cho
SJR Q1OncogeneOA
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
10
Article|32 citations·2008
4-Hydroxynonenal enhances CD36 expression on murine macrophages via p38 MAPK-mediated activation of 5-lipoxygenase
Mi Ran Yun, Dong‐Soon Im, Seung Joon Lee, Hye M. Park, Sun Sik Bae, Won Suk Lee, Chi D. Kim
SJR Q1Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Molecular BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
11
Article|29 citations·2001
Amino-Terminal Domain Exchange Redirects Origin-Specific Interactions of Adeno-Associated Virus Rep78 In Vitro
Miran Yoon, Deborah H. Smith, Peter Ward, Francisco J. Medrano, Aneel K. Aggarwal, R. Michael Linden
SJR Q1Journal of VirologyOA

The unique ability of adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV) to site-specifically integrate its genome into a defined sequence on human chromosome 19 (AAVS1) makes it of particular interest for use in targeted gene delivery. The objective underlying this study is to provide evidence for the feasibility of retargeting site-specific integration into selected loci within the human genome. Current models postulate that AAV DNA integration is initiated through the interactions of the products of a singl

GeneticsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
12
Article|18 citations·2024
BLU-945, a potent and selective next-generation EGFR TKI, has antitumor activity in models of osimertinib-resistant non-small-cell lung cancer
Sun Min Lim, Stefanie S. Schalm, Eun Ji Lee, Sewon Park, Chiara Conti, Yves Millet, Rich Woessner, Zhuo Zhang, Luz E. Tavera-Mendoza, Faith Stevison, Faris Albayya, Thomas A. Dineen
SJR Q1Therapeutic Advances in Medical OncologyOA

Introduction: Despite the availability of several epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), most patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) eventually develop resistance to these agents. Notably, EGFR_C797S mutations confer resistance to the third-generation EGFR-TKI osimertinib and no approved post-osimertinib targeted pharmacology options are currently available. BLU-945 is a novel, reversible, and orally available next-generation EGFR-TKI that selectivel

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
13
Article|16 citations·2024
Discovery of a Novel Potent EGFR Inhibitor Against EGFR Activating Mutations and On-Target Resistance in NSCLC
Eun Ji Lee, Seung Yeon Oh, You Won Lee, Ju Young Kim, Min-Je Kim, Tae Ho Kim, Jii Bum Lee, Min Hee Hong, Sun Min Lim, Anke Baum, Lydia Woelflingseder, Harald Engelhardt
SJR Q1Clinical Cancer Research

PURPOSE: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) serve as the standard first-line therapy for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Despite the sustained clinical benefits achieved through optimal EGFR-TKI treatments, including the third-generation EGFR-TKI osimertinib, resistance inevitably develops. Currently, there are no targeted therapeutic options available postprogression on osimertinib. Here, we assessed the preclinical efficacy of BI-4732, a n

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
14
Article|13 citations·2009
Cilostazol Attenuates 4-hydroxynonenal-enhanced CD36 Expression on Murine Macrophages via Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase-derived Reactive Oxygen Species Production
Mi Ran Yun, Hye Mi Park, Kyo Won Seo, Chae Eun Kim, Jung Wook Yoon, Chi Dae Kim
SJR Q3Korean Journal of Physiology and PharmacologyOA

Although anti-atherogenic effects of cilostazol have been suggested, its effects on the expression of SR in macrophages are unclear. This study investigated the role of cilostazol on CD36 expression of murine macrophages enhanced by HNE, a byproduct of lipid peroxidation. The stimulation of macrophages with HNE led to an increased expression of CD36, which was significantly attenuated by NAC, an antioxidant. Moreover, the increased production of ROS by HNE was completely abolished by NADPH oxida

ImmunologyImmunology and Microbiology
15
Article|12 citations·2005
NAD(P)H oxidase-stimulating activity of serum from type 2 diabetic patients with retinopathy mediates enhanced endothelial expression of E-selectin
Mi Ran Yun, Dong‐Soon Im, Jong‐Soo Lee, Seok Man Son, Sang‐Min Sung, Sun Sik Bae, Chi Dae Kim
SJR Q1Life Sciences
PhysiologyMedicine

Research Areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineOncologyCancer ResearchMolecular BiologyPhysiologyImmunology

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