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Ilgang Hong

Institute for Basic ScienceORCID 0000-0001-5688-3963Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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NeuroscienceProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPeer-reviewedJan 12, 2026

Protein Synthesis Blockade Prevents Fear Memory Reactivation via Inhibition of Engram Synapse Strengthening

Ilgang Hong, Y. K. Kim, Hyunsu Jung…·Bong‐Kiun Kaang

This study shows that protein synthesis inhibition reduces engram synapse density and spine size, impairing fear memory recall and optogenetic reactivation in mice.

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NeuroscienceScience AdvancesPeer-reviewedDec 19, 2025

Growth hormone is required for hippocampal engram cell maturation

Chang‐Ho Kim, HyoJin Park, Chuljung Kwak…·Bong‐Kiun Kaang

This study identifies growth hormone as essential for hippocampal engram cell maturation by facilitating synaptic strengthening during memory formation.

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