PJ Lin, PhD
Professor of Biohemistry
Dr. Pen-Jen (PJ) Lin is a scientist and retired educator specializing in protein structure–function and cellular protein quality-control systems. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and served at Texas A&M University and Western University of Health Sciences. His research examines ERAD, protein misfolding, and their roles in diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.
Research Interests
Post Doctoral:
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Pathological Roles of Misfolded Proteins in Diabetes and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
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Natural Compounds for ERAD Modulation.
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Polytopic membrane Protein Folding and Integration in the ER membrane.
Graduate Research:
For Doctoral Degree
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Biophysical Characterization of Vitamin K-dependent gamma-glutamyl Carboxylase.
For Master's Degree
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Purification of tRNA-guanine Transglycosylase from Human Placenta.