30.   D. C. Kim, T. -G. Kim, W. -J. Lee, Y. K. Jo*, “Identification and Validation of Robust Reference Gene for Quantitative Genotypic Analyses in Small Intestinal Organoid Studies”, Commun. Biol. 2024, submitted.

29.   M. S. Kim, I. H. Nam, H. J. Cha, Y. K. Jo*, “Biomineralized metalloprotein adhesive nanodots as narrow-bandgap photosensitizers for localized near-infrared cancer theranostics”, Adv. Mater. 2024, submitted.

28.   Y. Jeong, Y. S. Shim, Y. K. Jo*, H. J. Cha, “Redox-Activatabl4e Inhalable Mucoadhesive Proteinic Nanotherapeutics for Targeted Treatment of Lung Cancer”, Biomaterials 2024, under revision.

27.   J. H. Kim, Y. K. Jo*, “Mussel-inspired adhesive biomaterials for skin regeneration”, J. Mar. Biosci. Biotechnol. 2024, 16 (2), 87-99. Read Here

26.   J. Yun, I. Nam, H. J. Lee, Y. K. Jo, H. Lee, S. H. Jun, H. J. Cha, “In Situ Visible Light-Crosslinkable Multifunctional Hydrogel Binder Based on Adhesive Protein for Reinforced Bone Graft Fixation and Accelerated Bone Regeneration”, Journal of Dental Research 2024, 103 (4), 409-418. Read Here

25.   H. S. Choi, J. Yun, Y. Jeong, Y. K. Jo*, H. J. Cha, “Self-Controllable Proteinic Antibacterial Coating with Bacteria-Triggered Antibiotic Release for Prevention of Periprosthetic Infection”, Biomaterials 2024, 305, 122457. Read Here

24.   Y. K. Jo*,  “Natural Biopolymer-Based Hydrogels as Designer Matrices for Organoid Cultures”, Organoid 2023, 3, e13. Read Here

23.   Y. R. Jeon, Y. K. Jo*, “Multi-bioinspired Sprayable Nanothreapeutics for Tumor-Specific Focal Cancer Therapy”, Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering 2023, 28 (5), 781-789. Read Here

22.   Y. K. Jo, B. -H. Choi, C. Zhou, S. H. Jun, H. J. Cha, “Cell Recognitive Bioadhesive-Based Osteogenic Barrier Coating for Accelerated Guided Bone Regeneration”, Bioengineering & Translational Medicine 2023, 8 (3), e10493. Read Here

21.   M. B. Kim, S. Hwangbo, S. Jang, Y. K. Jo*, “Bioengineered Co-culture of Organoids to Recapitulate Host-Microbe Interactions”, Materials Today Bio, 2022, 16, 100345. Read Here

20.   Y. Jeong+, Y. K. Jo+, M. S. Kim, K. I. Joo, H. J. Cha, “Tunicate-Inspired NIR-Responsive Adhesive Nanotherapeutics Using a Mussel Protein for Locoregional Trojan Horse Cancer Therapy”, Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2021, 2101212 (+co-first author). Read Here

19.   H. S. Choi+, Y. K. Jo+, G. -N. Ahn, D. -P. Kim, K. I. Joo, H. J. Cha, “Magnetically-Guidable Adhesive Proteinaceous Microbots for Locoregional Treatment of Esophageal Cancer”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2021, 2104602 (+co-first author). Read Here

18.   J. Yun, Y. Jeong, O. Nam, K. B. Yeo, Y. K. Jo, H. R. Heo, C. S. Kim, K. I. Joo, S. P. Pack, E. S. Jin, H. J. Cha, "Bone Graft Biomineral Complex Co-derived from Marine Biocalcification and Biosilicification", ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2021, 4 (8), 6046-6055. Read Here

17.   Y. K. Jo, S. -C. Heo, G. R. Dodge, R. L. Mauck, D. Lee, “Stretch-Responsive Adhesive Microcapsules for Self-Tunable Antibiotics Delivery from Fabric Wound Dressings”, Biomaterials Science, 2021, 9 (15), 5136-5143. Read Here

16.   E. Cheon, S. -H. Kim, D. K. Lee, Y. K. Jo, M. -R. Ki, H. S. Jang, J. -S. Ahn, S. P. Pack, S. H. Jun, "Osteostimulating Ability of β-Tricalcium Phosphate/Collagen Composite as a Practical Bone-Grafting Substitute: In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison Study with Commercial One", Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, 2021, 26 (5) 923-932. Read Here

15.   D. K. Lee, M. -R. Ki, E. H. Kim, H. S. Jang, S. P. Pack, Y. K. Jo*, S. H. Jun*, "Biosilicated Collagen/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composites as a BMP-2-Delivering Bone-Graft Substitute for Accelerated Craniofacial Bone Regeneration", Biomaterials Research, 2021, 25, 13 (*Co-corresponding author). Read Here

14.   A. P. Peredo, Y. K. Jo, G. Duan, G. R. Dodge, D. Lee, R. L. Mauck, “Mechano-Actived Biomolecule Release in Regenerating Load-Bearing Tissue Microenvironments”, Biomaterials, 2020, 265, 120255. Read Here

13.   B.-H. Choi+, Y. K. Jo+, C. Zhou, J.-S. Ahn, S. H. Jun, H. J. Cha, "Bone-Specific Artificial Extracellular Matrix Composed of Bioengineered Mussel Proteins for Synergistically Stimulated Bone Regeneration", Applied Materials Today, 2020, 18, 100531 (+co-first author). Read Here

12.   Y. K. Jo, D. Lee, "Biopolymer Microparticles Prepared by Microfluidics for Biomedical Applications", Small, 2019, 16, 1903736. Read Here

11.   D. Kharaghani+, Y. K. Jo+, M. Q. Khan, Y. Jeong, H. J. Cha, I. S. Kim, “Electrospun Antibacterial Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Membranes Functionalized with Silver Nanoparticles by a Facile Wetting Method”, European Polymer Journal, 2018, 108, 69-75 (+co-first author). Read Here

10.   Y. Jeong+, Y. K. Jo+, B. J. Kim, B. Yang, K. I. Joo, H. J. Cha, “Sprayable Adhesive Nanotherapeutics: Mussel Protein-Based Nanoparticles for Highly Efficient Locoregional Cancer Therapy”, ACS Nano, 2018, 12 (9), 8909-8919 (+co-first author). Read Here; Highlighted in ACS Nano.

9.   Y. K. Jo+, H. J. Kim+, Y. Jeong+, K. I. Joo, H. J. Cha, “Biomimetic Surface Engineering of Biomaterials by Using Recombinant Mussel Adhesive Proteins”, Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2018, 5 (9), 1800068 (Hall of Fame Article). Read Here; HOT paper published in Advanced Materials Interfaces 2019.

8.   J. A. Wahab+, Y. K. Jo+, H. Lee, S.-G. Oh, D. S. Hwang, Z. Khatri, H. J. Cha, I. S. Kim, “Antibacterial Efficacy of a Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Nanofiber Embedded with Silver-Anchored Silica Nanoparticles”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B - Applied Biomaterials, 2018, 106B (3), 1121-1128. Read Here

7.   Y. K. Jo+, H. J. Kim+, E. Y. Jeon+, B.-H. Choi, H. J. Cha, "Mussel-Mimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications", Emerging Areas in Bioengineering (H. N. Chang Ed.), 2018 (ISBN 978-3-527-34088-0). Read Here

6.   Y. K. Jo, B.-H. Choi, C. S. Kim, H. J. Cha, “Diatom-Inspired Silica Nanostructure Coatings with Controllable Microroughness Using an Engineered Mussel Protein Glue to Accelerate Bone Growth on Titanium-Based Implants”, Advanced Materials, 2017, 29 (46), 1704906 (Cover article). Read Here

5.   N. H. Linh+, Y. K. Jo+, M. Cha, Y. J. Cha, D. K. Yoon, N. Sanandiya, E. Prahatelistia, D. X. Oh, D. S. Hwang, “Mussel-Inspired Anisotropic Nanocellulose and Silver Nanoparticle Composite with Improved Mechanical Properties, Electrical Conductivity and Antibacterial Activity”, Polymers, 2016, 8 (3), 102-114 (+co-first author). Read Here 

4.   B. H. Jo+, C. S. Kim+, Y. K. Jo+, H. Cheong+, H. J. Cha, “Recent Development and Applications of Bioinspired Silicification”, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2016, 33 (4), 1125-1133 (+co-first author). Read Here 

3.   Y. K. Jo, B.-H. Choi, C. Zhou, J.-S. Ahn, S. H. Jun, H. J. Cha, “Bioengineered Mussel Glue Incorporated with a Cell Recognition Motif as an Osteostimulating Bone Adhesive for Titanium Implants”, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2015, 3 (41), 8102-8114. Read Here; HOT paper published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2015.

2.   Y. K. Jo, J. H. Seo, B.-H. Choi, B. J. Kim, H. H. Shin, B. H. Hwang, H. J. Cha, “Surface-Independent Antibacterial Coating Using Silver Nanoparticle-Generating Engineered Mussel Glue”, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2014, 6 (22), 20242-20253 (+co-first author). Read Here

1.   B.-H. Choi+, H. Cheong+, Y. K. Jo+, S. Y. Bahn, J. H. Seo, H. J. Cha* “Highly Purified Mussel Adhesive Protein to Secure Biosafety for In Vivo Applications”, Microbial Cell Factories, 2014, 13, 52 (+co-first author). Read Here