Dr. Un Jung Kang M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
710 W 168th St New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Un Kang is a distinguished Neurologist in New York, NY. Dr. Kang specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Kang employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Kang is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Vesicular monoamine transporter-2 and aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase enhance dopamine delivery after L-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine administration in Parkinsonian rats.
- Biochemical and anatomical characterization of forepaw adjusting steps in rat models of Parkinson's disease: studies on medial forebrain bundle and striatal lesions.
- Preferential resistance of dopaminergic neurons to the toxicity of glutathione depletion is independent of cellular glutathione peroxidase and is mediated by tetrahydrobiopterin.
- The selective toxicity of 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium to dopaminergic neurons: the role of mitochondrial complex I and reactive oxygen species revisited.
- Preferential resistance of dopaminergic neurons to glutathione depletion in a reconstituted nigrostriatal system.
- The localization and functional contribution of striatal aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase to L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine decarboxylation in rodent parkinsonian models.
- Gene therapy for Parkinson's disease: determining the genes necessary for optimal dopamine replacement in rat models.
- Tetrahydrobiopterin scavenges superoxide in dopaminergic neurons.
- A site-specific mutation of tyrosine hydroxylase reduces feedback inhibition by dopamine in genetically modified cells grafted in parkinsonian rats.
- Unilateral globus pallidus internus stimulation improves delayed onset post-traumatic cervical dystonia with an ipsilateral focal basal ganglia lesion.
- Genetic engineering of mouse embryonic stem cells by Nurr1 enhances differentiation and maturation into dopaminergic neurons.
- Selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of Pitx3-deficient aphakia mice.
- Potential of gene therapy for pediatric neurotransmitter diseases: lessons from Parkinson's disease.
- The effects of chronic L-DOPA therapy on pharmacodynamic parameters in a rat model of motor response fluctuations.
- Dopa-decarboxylation in the striata of rats with unilateral substantia nigra lesions.
Treatments
- Tremor, Botox, Dystonia And More
- Parkinson's Disease
- Tremors
Fellowships
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital -Columbia University Medical Center
Experience & Accolades
- MemberChief, Division of Movement Disorders
- Assistant Professor1992 - 2013 Associate Professor, Full Professor with tenure: Department of Neurology, The University of Chicago
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