Publications

Journals

2022

  1. Anwar-Fadzil AF, Yuan Y, Wang L, Kochhar JS, Kachouie, NN, Kang L. Feb 2022. Recent Progress in 3D Printed Dosage Forms from Pharmacist Perspective. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpp/rgab168 [SJR: 0.75, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 3.765, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 122/275] pdf

2021

  1. Kathuria H, Handral HK, Cha S, Nguyen DTP, Cai J, Cao T, Wu C, Kang L. Aug 2021. Enhancement of skin delivery of drugs through proposome depends on drug lipophilicity. Pharmaceutics. 13, 1457. DOI:10.3390/pharmaceutics13091457. [SJR: 1.05, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 6.321, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 29/275] pdf (featured on Pharma Focus Asia 2022 issue 46)
  2. Park S, Huang NWY, Wong CXY, Pan J, Albakr L, Gu J, Kang L. Aug 2021. Microstructured hyaluronic acid hydrogel for tooth germ bioengineering. Gels. 7(3):123. DOI: 10.3390/gels7030123 [SJR: 0.57, Q2, bioengineering] [JCR: 4.702, Q1, polymer science, 14/88] pdf
  3. Chen J, Bian J, Hantash BM, Albakr L, Hibbs ED, Xiang X, Xie P, Wu C, Kang L. Jul 2021. Enhanced skin retention and permeation of a novel peptide via structural modification, chemical enhancement, and microneedles. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 606, 120868. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120868 [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR:5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf (patent: WO2019227156A1)
  4. Ruan Y, Li X, You L, Chen J, Shen Y, Zhang J, Yuan Y, Kang L, Qin C, Wu C. May 2021. Effect of pharmaceutical excipients on intestinal absorption of metformin via organic cation-selective transporters. Molecular Pharmaceutics. DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c01104 [SJR: 1.13, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.939, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 68/275] pdf
  5. Liao W, Jin Q, Liu J, Ruan Y, Li X, Shen Y, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Wu S, Zhang J, Kang L, Wu C. Mar 2021. Mahuang decoction antagonizes acute liver failure via modulating tricarboxylic acid cycle and amino acids metabolism. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 12, 599180. DOI:10.3389/fphar.2021.599180 [SJR: 1.38, Q1, pharmacology] [JCR: 5.810, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 39/275] pdf
  6. Tan JJY, Nguyen D-V, Common JE, Wu C., Ho PCL, Kang L. Feb 2021. Investigating PEGDA and GelMA microgel models for sustained 3D heterotypic dermal papilla and keratinocyte co-cultures. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021, 22, 2143. DOI:10.3390/ijms22042143 [SJR: 1.46, Q1, computer science applications] [JCR: 5.923, Q1, biochemistry & molecular biology, 67/298] pdf
  7. Lim SH, Park S, Lee CC, Ho PCL, Kwok PCL, Kang L. Feb 2021. A 3D printed human upper respiratory tract model for particulate deposition profiling. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 597, 120307. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120307 [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf
  8. Park S, Nguyen DV, Kang L. Feb 2021. Immobilized nanoneedle-like structures for intracellular delivery, biosensing and cellular surgery. Nanomedicine. 16(4), 335–349. DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0337 [SJR: 0.95, Q1, material science] [JCR: 5.307, Q1, biotechnology & applied microbiology, 30/159] pdf
  9. Lim SH, Kathuria H, Muhd Hafiz bin Amir, Zhang X, Duong HTT, Ho CLP, Kang L. Jan 2021. High resolution photopolymer for 3D printing of personalised microneedle for transdermal delivery of anti-wrinkle small peptide. Journal of Controlled Release. 329, 907-918. DOI. 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.021 [SJR: 2.12, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 9.776, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 9/275] pdf

2020

  1. Kathuria H, Lim D, Cai J, Chung BG, and Kang L. Aug 2020. Microneedles with tunable dissolution rate. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering. DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00759 [SJR: 1.08, Q1, biomedical engineering] [JCR: 4.749, Q2, material science, biomaterials, 17/40] pdf (Journal cover)
  2. Kathuria H, Nguyen DTP, Handral HK, Cai J, Cao T, Kang L. Jul 2020. Proposome for transdermal delivery of tofacitinib. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 585:119558. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119558 [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf
  3. Wong Y, Xu Y, Kang L (co-corresponding author), Yap K. Apr 2020. Development of a 3D-printed medication label for the blind and visually impaired. International Journal of Bioprinting. 6(2): 114-124. DOI: 10.18063/ijb.v6i2.276 [SJR: 1.01, Q1, biotechnology] [JCR: 6.638, Q1, material science, biomaterials, 9/40] pdf
  4. Chen G, Xu Y, Kwok PCL Kang L. Apr 2020. Pharmaceutical applications of 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing. 34:101209. DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2020.101209 [SJR: 2.71, Q1, biomedical engineering] [JCR: 10.998, Q1, engineering, manufacturing, 1/50] pdf
  5. Lim SH, Tiew WJ, Zhang J, Ho PC, Kachouie NN, Kang L. Apr 2020. Geometrical optimisation of a personalised microneedle eye patch for transdermal delivery of anti-wrinkle small peptide. Biofabrication. 12(3):035003. DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ab6d37. [SJR: 2.33, Q1, multidisciplinary] [JCR: 9.954, Q1, material science, biomaterials, 3/40] pdf
  6. Cong J, Ruan Y, Lyu Q, Qin X, Qi X, Liu W, Kang L, Zhang J, Wu C. Apr 2020. A proton-coupled organic cation antiporter is involved in the blood-brain barrier transport of Aconitum alkaloids. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 252:112581. DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112581. [SJR: 0.89, Q2, drug discovery] [JCR: 4.360, Q1, integrative & complementary medicine; Q1, 5/29] pdf
  7. Mun SG, Choi HW, Lee JM, Lim JH, Ha JH, Kang MJ, Kim EJ, Kang L, Chung BG. Mar 2020. rGO nanomaterial-mediated cancer targeting and photothermal therapy in a microfluidic co-culture platform. Nano Convergence. 7, 10 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40580-020-0220-3. [SJR: 1.64, Q1, engineering (miscellaneous)] [JCR: 8.526, Q1, applied physics, 19/160] pdf
  8. Kathuria H, Kang K, Cai J, Kang L. Feb 2020. Rapid microneedle fabrication by heating and photolithography. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 103:109772. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118992. [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf

2019

  1. Tan JJY, Common J.E., Wu C, Ho PCL, Kang L. 2019. Keratinocytes maintain compartmentalization between dermal papilla and fibroblasts in 3D heterotypic tri-cultures.  Cell Proliferation. 52 (5), e12668. DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12668. [SJR: 1.65, Q1, medicine (miscellaneous)] [JCR: 6.831, Q1, cell biology, 46/195] pdf (Journal cover)
  2. Ou Y, Ou Yi, Gu J, Kang L. Jul 2019. Personalized anesthetic patches for dental applications. International Journal of Bioprinting. 5(2.1): 15-21. DOI: 10.18063/ijb.v5i2.203. [SJR: 1.01, Q1, biotechnology] [JCR: 6.638, Q1, material science, biomaterials, 9/40] pdf
  3. Ding D, Pan J, Yeo SH, Wagholikar V, Lim SH, Wu C, Fuh YHJ, Kang L. May 2019. A miniaturized device for biomembrane permeation analysis. Materials Science & Engineering C. 103:109772. DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.109772. [SJR: 1.23, Q1, condensed matter physics] [JCR: 7.328, Q1, material science, biomaterials, 7/40] pdf

2018

  1. Lim SH, Kathuria H, Tan JJY, Kang L. Nov 2018. 3D printed drug delivery and testing systems. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 132: 139-168. DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2018.05.006 [SJR: 3.48, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 15.470, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 3/352] pdf
  2. Koh KJ, Liu Y, Lim SH, Loh XJ, Kang L, Lim CY, Phua KKL. Aug 2018. Formulation, characterization and evaluation of mRNA-loaded dissolvable polymeric microneedles (RNApatch). Scientific Report. 7;8(1):11842. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30290-3. [SJR: 1.24, Q1, multidisciplinary] [JCR: 4.379, Q1, multidisciplinary sciences, 17/73] pdf
  3. Kathuria H, Kochhar JS, Kang L. Jun 2018. Micro and nanoneedles for drug delivery and biosensing. Therapeutic Delivery. 9(7):489–492. DOI: 10.4155/tde-2018-0012. [SJR: 0.62, Q2, pharmaceutical science] [new journal] pdf
  4. Sun L, Wu H, Ren L, Cong J, Qin X, Wang X, Qi X, Kang L, Zhang J, Wu C. Jun 2018. Development and validation of a highly sensitive LC-MS/MS method for determination of brain active agent dianhydrogalactitol in mouse plasma and tissues: Application to a pharmacokinetic study. Journal of Chromatography B. 15:1087-1088:90-97. DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2018.04.026. [SJR: 0.73, Q2, analytical chemistry] [JCR: 3.205, Q2, chemistry, analytical, 36/83] pdf
  5. Tan JJY, Tee JK, Chou KO, Yong SYA, Pan J, Ho HK, Ho PCL, Kang L. May 2018. Impact of substrate stiffness on dermal papilla aggregates in microgels. Biomaterials Science. 6(6):1347-1357. DOI: 10.1039/c8bm00248g. (Journal cover) [SJR: 1.42, Q1, biological engineering] [JCR: 6.843, Q1, materials, biomaterials, 8/40] pdf
  6. Tan JJY, Kang L. May 2018. Engineering the future of hair follicle regeneration and delivery. Therapeutic Delivery. 9(5), 321–324. DOI: 10.4155/tde-2018-0007. [SJR: 0.62, Q2, pharmaceutical science] [new journal] pdf
  7. Lim SH, Sun Y, Madanagopal Thiruvallur T, Rosa V, Kang L. Jan 2018. Enhanced skin permeation of antiwrinkle peptides via molecular modification. Scientific Report. 8:1596. DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-18454-z. [SJR: 1.24, Q1, multidisciplinary] [JCR: 4.379, Q1, multidisciplinary sciences, 17/73] pdf

2017

  1. Ding D, Pan J, Lim SH, Amini S, Kang L (co-corresponding author), Miserez A. Sep 2017. Squid suckerin microneedle arrays for tunable drug release. Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 5:8467-8478. DOI: 10.1039/C7TB01507K (Co-corresponding author, [SJR: 1.32, Q1, biomedical engineering] [JCR: 6.331, Q2, materials sciences, 12/40] pdf (Journal cover)
  2. Tan JJY, Pan J, Sun L, Zhang J, Wu C and Kang L. Apr 2017. Bioactives in Chinese proprietary medicine modulates 5a-reductase activity and gene expression associated with androgenetic alopecia. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 8:194. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00194 [SJR: 1.38, Q1, pharmacology] [JCR: 5.810, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 39/275] pdf
  3. Lim SH, Ng JY, Kang L. Jan 2017. 3-dimensional printing of a microneedle array on personalized curved surface for dual prong treatment of trigger finger. Biofabrication. 9(1):015010. DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/9/1/015010. [SJR: 2.33, Q1, multidisciplinary] [JCR: 9.954, Q1, material science, biomaterials, 3/40] pdf (patent: 10201605536T)

2016

  1. Li H, Toh PZ, Tan JY, Zin MT, Lee CY, Li B, Leolukman M, Bao H, Kang L. Nov 2016. Selected biomarkers revealed potential skin toxicity caused by certain copper compounds. Scientific Report. 6:37664. DOI: 10.1038/srep37664. [SJR: 1.24, Q1, multidisciplinary] [JCR: 4.379, Q1, multidisciplinary sciences, 17/73] pdf
  2. Sun Y, Ruan X, Li H, Kathuria H, Du G, Kang L. Nov 2016. Fabrication of non-dissolving analgesic suppositories using 3D printed moulds. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 513(1-2): 717–724. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.09.073. [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf
  3. Nguyen DV, Jiang S, He C, Lin Z, Lin N, Nguyen AT, Kang L, Han MY, Liu XY. Oct 2016. Elevating biomedical performance of ZnO/SiO2@amorphous calcium phosphate – bioinspiration making possible the impossible. Advanced Functional Materials. 26(38): 6921–6929. DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201601481. [SJR: 6.07, Q1, biomaterials] [JCR: 18.808, Q1, material science, 15/335] pdf
  4. Sun Y, Gong X, Tan JY, Kang L, Li D, Vikash, Yang J and Du G. Sep 2016. In vitro antiviral activity of rubia cordifolia aerial part extract against rotavirus. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 7:308. DOI; 10.3389/fphar.2016.00308. [SJR:1.38, Q1, pharmacology] [JCR: 5.810, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 39/275] pdf
  5. Kathuria H, Li H, Pan J, Lim SH, Kochhar JS, Wu C, Kang L. Sep 2016. Large size microneedle patch to deliver lidocaine through skin. Pharmaceutical Research. 33(1): 2653–2667. DOI:10.1007/s11095-016-1991-4. [SJR: 0.82, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.200, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 96/275] pdf
  6. Lim SH, Chia SMY, Kang L, Yap KYL. July 2016. Three-dimensional-printing of carbamazepine sustained-release scaffold. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 105(7):2155-63. DOI:10.1016/j.xphs.2016.04.031. [SJR: 0.78, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 3.534, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 131/275] pdf
  7. Li H, Bao H, Bok KX, Lee CY, Li B, Zin MT, Kang L. Jan 2016. High durability and low toxicity antimicrobial coatings fabricated by quaternary ammonium silane copolymers. Biomaterials Science. 4:299-309. DOI: 10.1039/C5BM00353A. [SJR: 1.42, Q1, biological engineering] [JCR: 6.843, Q1, materials, biomaterials, 8/40] pdf

2015

  1. Kathuria H, Kochhar JS, Fong MH, Hashimoto M, Iliescu C, Yu H, Kang L. Nov 2015. Polymeric microneedle array fabrication by photolithography. Journal of Visualized Experiment. 105:e52914. DOI: 10.3791/52914. [SJR: 0.6, Q2, chemical engineering] [JCR: 1.355, Q3, multidisciplinary sciences, 49/73] pdf
  2. Kathuria H, Fong MH, Kang L. Aug 2015. Fabrication of photomasks consisting microlenses for the production of polymeric microneedle array. Drug Delivery and Translational Research. 5(4):438-50. DOI: 10.1007/s13346-015-0245-z. [SJR: 0.73, Q2, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.617, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 78/275] pdf
  3. Li H, Low YSJ, Chong HP, Zin MT, Lee CY, Li B, Leolukman M, Kang L. Aug 2015. Microneedle-mediated delivery of copper peptide through skin. Pharmaceutical Research. 32(8):2678-2689. DOI: 10.1007/s11095-015-1652-z. [SJR: 0.82, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.200, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 96/275] pdf
  4. Nguyen DV, Li F, Li H, Wong BS, Low CY, Liu XY, Kang L. Feb 2015. Drug permeation through skin is inversely correlated with carrier gel rigidity. Molecular Pharmaceutics. 12(2):444–452. DOI: 10.1021/mp500542a. [SJR: 1.13, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.939, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 68/275] pdf

2014

  1. Kochhar JS, Anbalagan P, Shelar SB, Neo JK, Iliescu C, Kang L. Jul 2014. Direct microneedle array fabrication off a photomask to deliver collagen through skin. Pharmaceutical Research. 31(7):1724-1734. (Featured by Reuters, http://uk.reuters.com/video/2014/10/18/microneedle-patch-promises-painless-pric?videoId=346623719&videoChannel=4000). DOI: 10.1007/s11095-013-1275-1. [SJR: 0.82, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.200, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 96/275] pdf

2013

  1. Kochhar JS, Lim WX S, Zou S, Foo WY, Pan J, Kang L. Nov 2013. Microneedle integrated transdermal patch for fast onset and sustained delivery of lidocaine. (Featured by NUS Research Highlights, http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/research-highlights/979-microneedles-for-fast-onset-and-sustained-delivery-of-a-pain-killer) Molecular Pharmaceutics. 10 (11): 4272–4280. DOI: 10.1021/mp400359w. [SJR: 1.13, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.939, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 68/275] pdf
  2. Kochhar JS, Quek TC, Soon WJ, Choi J, Zou S, Kang L. Nov 2013. Effect of microneedle geometry and supporting substrate on microneedle array penetration into skin. Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 102(11):4100-4108. DOI: 10.1002/jps.23724. [SJR: 0.78, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 3.534, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 131/275] pdf
  3. Pan J, Chan SY, Common JEA, Amini S, Miserez A, Lane EB, Kang L. Nov 2013. Fabrication of a 3D hair follicle-like hydrogel mould by soft lithography. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 101(11):3159-69. (Featured on AAPS blog, http://aapsblog.aaps.org/2013/11/12/grow-human-hair-follicles-in-a-microwell/). DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.34628. [SJR: 0.85, Q1, ceramics and composites] [JCR: 3.221, Q2, material science, biomaterials, 18/40] pdf
  4. Li H, Yu Y, Dana SF, Li B, Li CY, Kang L. Aug 2013. Novel engineered systems for oral, mucosal and transdermal drug delivery. Journal of Drug Targeting. 21(7): 611–629. DOI: 10.3109/1061186X.2013.805335. [SJR: 0.89, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.121, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 58/275] pdf
  5. Faraji-Dana S, Nguyen DV, Kochhar JS, Liu XY, Kang L. Jun 2013. UV-curable pressure sensitive adhesive films: effects of biocompatible plasticizers on mechanical and adhesion properties. (Featured by LabScholars. http://labscholars.com/item/69967) Soft Matter.  9, 6270–6281. DOI: 10.1039/C3SM50879J. [SJR: 0.99, Q1, Condensed Matter Physics] [JCR: 3.679, Q2, polymer science, 26/88] (patent: 10201402308U) pdf
  6. Kochhar JS, Goh WJ, Chan SY, Kang L. Feb. 2013. A simple method of microneedle array fabrication for transdermal drug delivery. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. 39:299-309. (Featured on www.MDLinx.com, as an article that matters to physicians and healthcare professionals, http://www.mdlinx.com/pharmacy/news-article.cfm/4408365). DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2012.679361. [SJR: 0.63, Q2, drug discovery] [JCR: 3.225, Q3, pharmacology and pharmacy, 152/267] (patent:US10272233B2) pdf
  7. Mah CS, Kochhar JS, Ong PS, Kang L. Jan 2013. A miniaturized flow-through cell to evaluate skin permeation of endoxifen.  International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 441:433-440. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.11.011. [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] (patent: US9581577B2) pdf

2012

  1. Goh WJ, Makam VS, Hu J,  Kang L, Zheng M, Yoong SL, Udalagama CNB, Pastorin G. Dec. 2012. Iron oxide filled magnetic carbon nanotube-enzyme conjugates for recycling of Amyloglucosidase. Langmuir. 28(49):16864-73. DOI: 10.1021/la303046m. [SJR: 1.04, Q1, condensed matter physics] [JCR: 3.882, Q2, material sciences, 138/335] pdf
  2. Bauer M, Kang L (co-first author), Qiu Y, Wu J, Peng M, Chen HH, Camci-Unal G, Bayomy AF, Sosnovik DE, Khademhosseini A, Liao R. Nov. 2012. Adult cardiac progenitor cell aggregates exhibit survival benefit both in vitro and in vivo. PLOS One. 7(11):50491e. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050491. [SJR: 0.99, Q1, multidisciplinary] [JCR: 3.240, Q2, multidisciplinary sciences, 26/73] pdf
  3. Wong BS, Teoh SH, Kang L. Aug. 2012. Polycaprolactone scaffold as targeted drug delivery system and cell attachment scaffold for post-surgical care of limb salvage. Drug Delivery and Translational Research. 2:(4) 272-283. DOI: 10.1007/s13346-012-0096-9. [SJR: 0.73, Q2, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.617, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 78/275] pdf
  4. Kochhar JS, Chan SY, Ong PS and Kang L. Aug. 2012. Clinical therapeutics for phenylketonuria. Drug Delivery and Translational Research. 2:(4) 223-237. (review). DOI: 10.1007/s13346-012-0067-1. [SJR: 0.73, Q2, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.617, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 78/275] pdf
  5. Kochhar JS, Zou S, Chan SY, and Kang L. Jun. 2012. Protein encapsulation in polymeric microneedles by photolithography. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 7:3143-54. DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S32000. [SJR: 1.25, Q1, bioengineering] [JCR: 6.400, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 27/275] pdf

2011

  1. Li H, Jiang B, Yan J, Yang Z, Chen Y, Zhang W, Choy AC, Lee M C-Y and Kang L. Dec. 2011. A drug-laden elastomer for surgical treatment of anal fistula. Drug Delivery and Translational Research. 1:439-447. DOI: 10.1007/s13346-011-0044-0. [SJR: 0.73, Q2, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 4.617, Q2, pharmacology and pharmacy, 78/275] pdf (Journal cover)
  2. Pan J, Chan SY, Lee WG, Kang L. Dec. 2011. Microfabricated particulate drug delivery systems. Biotechnology Journal. 11:337-367. DOI: 10.1002/biot.201100237. [SJR: 1.14, Q1, medicine] [JCR: 4.677, Q1, biomedical research methods, 14/77] pdf
  3. Li H, Kochhar JS, Pan J, Chan SY, Kang L. Jun. 2011. Nano/micro-scale technologies for drug delivery. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. 11: 337-367. DOI:10.1142/S021951941100406X. [SJR: 0.24, Q4, biomedical engineering] [JCR: 0.897, Q4, engineering, biomedical, 86/90] pdf
  4. Chourasia MK, Kang L, Chan SY. May 2011. Nanosized ethosomes bearing ketoprofen for improved transdermal delivery. Results in Pharma Sciences. 1:60-67. DOI: 10.1016/j.rinphs.2011.10.002. [SJR: 0.963, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [discontinued, Elsevier] pdf

2010

  1. Kang L, Hancock M, Brigham M, Khademhosseini A. May 2010. Cell confinement within patterned nanoliter droplets in a microwell array. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A. 93:547-557. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.32557. [SJR: 0.85, Q1, ceramics and composites] [JCR: 4.396, Q2, material science, biomaterials, 18/40] pdf

2009

  1. Kachouie N, Kang L, Khademhosseini A. Sep. 2009. Arraycount, an algorithm for automatic cell counting in microwell arrays. Biotechniques47(3):x-xvi . DOI: 10.2144/000113202. [SJR: 0.62, Q2, biotechnology] [JCR: 1.993, Q4, biomedical research methods, 60/77] pdf

2008

  1. Kang L, Chung B, Langer R, Khademhosseini A. Jan. 2008. Microfluidics for drug discovery and development: From target selection to product lifecycle management. Drug Discovery Today. 13:1-13. (Invited Review). DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2007.10.003. [SJR: 1.78, Q1, drug discovery] [JCR: 7.851, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 14/275] pdf
  2. Lim PF, Liu XY, Kang L, Ho PC, Chan SY. Jun. 2008. Physicochemical effects of terpenes on organogel for transdermal drug delivery. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 358:102-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2008.02.021. [SJR: 1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf

2007

  1. Chung B, Kang L (co-first author), Khademhosseini A. Dec. 2007.  Micro- and nanoscale technologies for tissue engineering and drug discovery applications.  Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery. 2(12):1653-1668. (Invited Review). DOI: 10.1517/17460441.2.12.1653. [SJR: 1.32, Q1, drug discovery] [JCR: 6.098, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 31/275] pdf
  2. Kang L, Poh AL, Fan SK, Ho PC, Chan YW, Chan SY. Aug. 2007. Reversible effects of permeation enhancers on human skin. European Journal of Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics. 67(1):149-55. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2006.12.010. [SJR: 1.1, Q1, Biotechnology] [JCR: 5.571, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 47/275] pdf
  3. Kang L, Yap CW, Lim PF, Chen YZ, Ho PC, Chan YW, Wong GP, Chan SY. Jul. 2007. Formulation development of transdermal dosage forms: Quantitative structure-activity relationship model for predicting activities of terpenes that enhance drug penetration through human skin.  Journal of Controlled Release. 31(3):211-219.  DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2007.05.006. [SJR: 2.12, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 9.776, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 9/275] pdf

2006

  1. Lim FC P, Liu XY, Kang L, Ho PC, Chan YW, Chan SY. Mar. 2006. Limonene GP1/PG organogel as a vehicle in transdermal delivery of haloperidol. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 311:157-164. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2005.12.042. [SJR:1.15, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 5.875, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 36/275] pdf
  2. Kang L, Ho PC, Chan SY. Jan. 2006. Interactions between a skin penetration enhancer and the main components of human stratum corneum lipids isothermal titration calorimetry study. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 83: 27-30. DOI: 10.1007/s10973-005-7050-8. [SJR: 0.52, Q2, condensed matter physics] [JCR: 4.626, Q1, chemistry, analytical, 18/83] pdf

2005

  1. Kang L, Liu XY, Sawant PD, Ho PC, Chan YW, Chan SY. Aug. 2005. SMGA gels for the skin permeation of haloperidol. Journal of Controlled Release106:89-98. DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2005.04.017. [SJR: 2.12, Q1, pharmaceutical science] [JCR: 9.776, Q1, pharmacology and pharmacy, 9/275] pdf (patent:US20050191338A1)

Books

  1. Kochhar JS, Tan JJY, Kwang YC, Kang L. Microneedles for transdermal drug delivery. Jul 2019. Springer Nature, Print ISBN: 978-3-030-15443-1, Online ISBN: 978-3-030-15444-8. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-15444-8.  [book]
  2. Kang L, Majd S. Application of Hydrogels in Drug Delivery and Biosensing. Apr 2016. Edited book (vol. 3) in Gels Handbook, World Scientific Publishing Co., ISBN: 978-981-3140-41-7. DOI: 10.1142/9490-vol3. (Book)
  3. Kwan YH, Tung YK, Kochhar JS, Li H, Poh AL, Kang L. Sep 2014. Handbook of cosmeceutical excipients and their safeties. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Elsevier.  Print ISBN: 9781907568534; eBook ISBN:9781908818713. DOI: 10.1016/C2013-0-18182-2 (Book)

Book chapters

  1. Ding D, Park S, Kochhar JS, Chan SY, Ong PS, Lee WG, Kang L. Aug 2021. Microfluidic systems for drug discovery, pharmaceutical analysis and diagnostic applications. Microfluidic Devices for Biomedical Applications (2nd edition). Elsevier. 261-327.DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-819971-8.00019-6 pdf
  2. Kochhar JS, Chan SY, Ong PS, Lee WG, Kang L. Oct 2013. Microfluidics for drug discovery and analysis. Microfluidic Devices for Biomedical Applications. Elsevier. 231-280. DOI: 10.1533/9780857097040.2.231 pdf
  3. Kang L, Cheong HH, Chan SY, Lim FCP. Applications of small-molecule gels-drug delivery. Sep 2013. Soft Fibrillar Materials. Wiley.  115-128. DOI: 10.1002/9783527648047.ch3 pdf
  4. Yan J, Wong BS, Kang L. Molecular gel for tissue engineering. Sep 2013. Soft Fibrillar Materials. Wiley.  129-162. DOI: 10.1002/9783527648047.ch4 pdf
  5. Kang L, Vaddi H K, Lim PFC, Cheong HH, Chan SY. Jul 2013. Terpenes and Improvement of Transdermal Drug Delivery. Handbook of Natural Products. Springer.3757-3774.DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-22144-6_160 pdf

Patents

  1. Kang L, Sawant PD, Liu XY, Chan SY. 2005. Transdermal drug delivery composition comprising a small molecule gel and process for the preparation thereof. ( WIPO 20050191338, publication date 01/09/2005 ). EXPIRED.
  2. Kang L, Chan SY, Kochhar JS, Goh WJ. 2013. Method to fabricate polymeric microneedles. ( WIPO WO/2013/137831, publication date 15/03/2013 ). China 201380025634.6, GRANTED (Jan 21, 2015). United States 10,272,233 B2, GRANTED (Apr 30, 2019)
  3. Kang L, Faraji-Dana S. 2014. UV-curable pressure sensitive adhesive hydrogel films for dermatological applications. UK 1308699.6. EXPIRED.
  4. Kang L, Kochhar JS, Mah CS. 2014. Miniaturized flow-through cell. (WIPO 20140102177, publication date 17/04/2014 ). United States, 9,581,577 B2, GRANTED (28/02/2017)
  5. Kang L, Ng JY, Lim SH, Jul 2016. Structure for transdermal drug delivery to a subject and method of fabricating the structure. Singapore 10201605536T (Filed on 05/072016). EXPIRED
  6. Kang L, Sun Y, Nguyen DV. Mar 2017. A microneedle device. (WIPO WO/2018/160140, publication date 07/09/2018).
  7. Kang L, Muhammad Nashrudin Bin Jamaludin, May 2018. Microneedle arrays and uses thereof. (WIPO 2018901919, publication date 14/06/2019). EXPRIED