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Kathleen Chan (Kathy)
Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research
Biological Science Technician (Plants)

Phone: (510) 559-5974
Fax: (510) 559-5777

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The inhibitory activity of salicylaldehyde compounds on aspergillus species and their effects on aflatoxin production and crop seed germination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Sarreal, S.L., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2024. The inhibitory activity of salicylaldehyde compounds on aspergillus species and their effects on aflatoxin production and crop seed germination. Applied Sciences. 14(21):10000. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142110000.
Synergistic and broad-spectrum efficacy of phenylacetate and acetophenone combination against mycotoxin-producing fungi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Henderson II, T.D., Gee, W.S., Sarreal, S.L., Henry, M., Sellam, A. 2024. Synergistic and broad-spectrum efficacy of phenylacetate and acetophenone combination against mycotoxin-producing fungi. ACS Agricultural Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00341.
Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Palumbo, J.D., Tam, C.C., Orts, W.J. 2023. Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide. Methods and Protocols. 7(1). Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7010001.
High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2023. High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 4. Article 1172893. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2023.1172893.
Benzaldehyde use to protect seeds from foodborne fungal pathogens - (Proceedings)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L. 2022. Benzaldehyde use to protect seeds from foodborne fungal pathogens. Meeting Proceedings. Sciforum-063134. p. 1-21..
Antimicrobial efficacy of edible mushroom extracts: assessment of fungal resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Tam, C.C., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N., Cheng, L.W., Friedman, M., Land, K.M. 2022. Antimicrobial efficacy of edible mushroom extracts: assessment of fungal resistance. Applied Sciences. 12(9). Article 4591. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12094591.
Natural salicylaldehyde for fungal and pre- and post-emergent weed control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L. 2022. Natural salicylaldehyde for fungal and pre- and post-emergent weed control. Applied Sciences. 12(8). Article 3749. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12083749.
Antifungal activity of Antrodia cinnamomea mushroom extracts: Efficacy and resistance Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Kim, J., Tam, C.C., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N., Cheng, L.W., Friedman, M., Land, K.M. 2021. Antifungal activity of Antrodia cinnamomea mushroom extracts: Efficacy and resistance. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11384.
Antifungal efficacy of redox-active natamycin against some foodborne fungi—comparison with Aspergillus fumigatus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Tam, C.C., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M., Friedman, M., Chang, P. 2021. Antifungal efficacy of redox-active natamycin against some foodborne fungi—comparison with Aspergillus fumigatus. Foods. 10(9). Article 2073. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10092073.
Antifungal drug repurposing Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Kim, J., Cheng, L.W., Chan, K.L., Tam, C.C., Mahoney, N.E., Friedman, M., Shilman, M.M., Land, K.M. 2020. Antifungal drug repurposing. Antibiotics. 9(11):812. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics9110812.
Crosstalk between the antioxidant and cell wall integrity systems in fungi by 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Tam, C.C., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M. 2020. Crosstalk between the antioxidant and cell wall integrity systems in fungi by 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 6(1). Article 1823593. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1823593.
Rapid elimination of foodborne and environmental fungal contaminants by benzo analogs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N.E., Cheng, L.W., Tautges, N., Scow, K. 2020. Rapid elimination of foodborne and environmental fungal contaminants by benzo analogs. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 100(6):2800–2806. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10288.
High efficiency drug repurposing design for new antifungal agents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W., Tell, L.A., Byrne, B.A., Clothier, K., Land, K.M. 2019. High efficiency drug repurposing design for new antifungal agents. Methods and Protocols. 2(2):31. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps2020031.
Octyl gallate as an intervention catalyst to augment antifungal efficacy of caspofungin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W. 2018. Octyl gallate as an intervention catalyst to augment antifungal efficacy of caspofungin. Open Access Journal of Multidisciplinary Science. 1(1):19-28. https://doi.org/10.3390/j1010004.
Cinnamic acid analogs as intervention catalysts for overcoming antifungal tolerance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W. 2017. Cinnamic acid analogs as intervention catalysts for overcoming antifungal tolerance. Molecules. 22(10):1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules22101783.
Design and testing of safer more effective preservatives for consumer products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buckley, H.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Kim, J.H., Faulkner, D.N., Cheng, L.W., Chan, K.L., Vulpe, C.D., Orts, W.J., Amrose, S.E., Mulvihill, M.J. 2017. Design and testing of safer, more effective preservatives for consumer products. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 5(5):4320-4331. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b00374.
Antifungal efficacy of octylgallate and 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol for control of Aspergillus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W., Orts, W.J., Johnson, K. 2016. Antifungal efficacy of octylgallate and 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol for control of Aspergillus. Microbiology Discovery. 4:2.
Augmenting the activity of monoterpenoid phenols against fungal pathogens using 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde that target cell wall integrity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N.E. 2015. Augmenting the activity of monoterpenoid phenols against fungal pathogens using 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde that target cell wall integrity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. (16)26850-26870. doi: 10.3390/ijms161125988.
Augmenting the efficacy of antifungal intervention via chemo-biological approaches - (Proceedings)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W. 2015. Augmenting the efficacy of antifungal intervention via chemo-biological approaches. Meeting Abstract. Vol 1, A011 doi:10.3390/ecmc-1-A011.
Targeted antifungal intervention via chemo-biological approaches: Maintaining microbiome dynamics - (Abstract Only)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W. 2015. Targeted antifungal intervention via chemo-biological approaches: Maintaining microbiome dynamics. Meeting Abstract. Poster No. 4.
Augmenting the efficacy of fungal and mycotoxin control via chemosensitization - (Review Article)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Mcconnell, L.L. 2015. Augmenting the efficacy of fungal and mycotoxin control via chemosensitization. Outlooks on Pest Management. 26:172-176.
Target discovery and antifungal intervention via chemical biology approaches - (Abstract Only)
Model fungal systems for investigating food plant mycotoxins - (Book / Chapter)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L. 2014. Model fungal systems for investigating food plant mycotoxins. In: Cheung, P., Mehta, B.M. editors. Handbook of Food Chemistry. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. p. 1-16.
Augmenting antifungal activity of oxidizing agent with kojic acid: Control of Penicillium strains infecting crops Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L. 2014. Augmenting antifungal activity of oxidizing agent with kojic acid: Control of Penicillium strains infecting crops. Molecules. 19:18448-18464. doi: 10.3390/molecules191118448.
Use of benzo anologs to enhance antimycotic activity of kresoxim methyl for control of aflatoxigenic fungal pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Campbell, B.C., Haff, R.P., Stanker, L.H. 2014. Use of benzo anologs to enhance antimycotic activity of kresoxim methyl for control of aflatoxigenic fungal pathogens. Frontiers in Microbiology. DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2014.00087.
Targeting the mitochondrial respiratory chain of Cryptococcus through antifungal chemosensitization: a model for control of non-fermentative pathogens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Haff, R.P., Faria, N.G., Martins, M.L., Chan, K.L., Campbell, B.C. 2013. Targeting the mitochondrial respiratory chain of Cryptococcus through antifungal chemosensitization: a model for control of non-fermentative pathogens. Molecules. 18:8873-8894 DOI:10.3390/molecules 18088873.
Synergism of antifungal activity between mitochondrial respiration inhibitors and kojic acid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N.E., Haff, R.P. 2013. Synergism of antifungal activity between mitochondrial respiration inhibitors and kojic acid. Molecules. 18:1564-1581.
Enhancement of commercial antifungal agents by kojic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Chang, P., Chan, K.L., Faria, N.G., Mahoney, N.E., Kim, Y., Martins, M.L., Campbell, B.C. 2012. Enhancement of activity of commercial antifungal agents by kojic acid. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 13:13867-13880. DOI:10.3390/ijms131113867.
Enhancement of antimycotic activity of amphotericin B by targeting the oxidative stress response of Candida and Cryptococcus with natural dihydroxybenzaldehydes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Faria, N.C., Martins, M., Chan, K.L., Campbell, B.C. 2012. Enhancement of antimycotic activity of amphotericin B by targeting the oxidative stress response of Candida and Cryptococcus with natural dihydroxybenzaldehydes. Frontiers in Microbiology. 3:261. DOI:10.3389/fmicb2012.00261
Targeting the oxidative stress response system of fungi with safe, redox-potent chemosensitizing agents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Faria, N.G., Campbell, B.C. 2012. Targeting the oxidative stress response system of fungi with safe, redox-potent chemosensitizing agents. Frontiers in Microbiology. 3:88.
Chemosensitization as a means to augment commercial antifungal agents - (Review Article)
Campbell, B.C., Chan, K.L., Kim, J.H. 2012. Chemosensitization as a means to augment commercial antifungal agents. Frontiers in Microbiology. 3:79.
Antifungal activity of redox-active benzaldehydes that target cellular antioxidation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N.E., Campbell, B.C. 2011. Antifungal activity of redox-active benzaldehydes that target cellular antioxidation. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials. 10:23.DOI:10.1186/1476-0711-10-23.
Enhanced activity of antifungal drugs using natural phenolics against yeast strains of Candida and Cryptococcus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faria, N.C., Kim, J.H., Goncalves, L., Martins, M., Chan, K.L., Campbell, B.C. 2011. Enhanced activity of antifungal drugs using natural phenolics against yeast strains of Candida and Cryptococcus. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 52:506-513.
Chemosensitization of aflatoxigenic fungi to antimycin A and strobilurin using salicylaldehyde, a volatile natural compound targeting cellular antioxidation system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J. 2010. Chemosensitization of aflatoxigenic fungi to antimycin A and strobilurin using salicylaldehyde, a volatile natural compound targeting cellular antioxidation system. Mycopathologia. 171(4):291-298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11046-010-9356-8.
Augmenting the activity of antifungal agents against aspergilli using structural analogues of benzoic acid as chemosensitizing agents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Augmenting the activity of antifungal agents against aspergilli using structural analogues of benzoic acid as chemosensitizing agents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., Balajee, A. 2010. Augmenting the activity of antifungal agents against aspergilli using structural analogues of benzoic acid as chemosensitizing agents. Fungal Biology. 114:817-824.
Use of chemosensitization to overcome fludioxonil-resistance in Penicillium expansum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., Xiao, C. 2010. Use of chemosensitization to overcome fludioxonil-resistance in Penicillium expansum. Letters Appl. Microbiol. DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-765X
Use of chemosensitization to overcome fludioxonil resistance in Penicillium expansum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., Xiao, C.L. 2010. Use of chemosensitization to overcome fludioxonil resistance in Penicillium expansum. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 51:177-183.
Chemosensitization prevents tolerance of Aspergillus fumigatus to antimycotic drugs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., May, G. 2008. Chemosensitization prevents tolerance of Aspergillus fumigatus to antimycotic drugs. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.372(1):266-271.
Chemo-sensitization of fungal pathogens to antimicrobial agents using benzaldehyde analogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., May, G.S., Campbell, B.C. 2008. Chemo-sensitization of fungal pathogens to antimicrobial agents using benzaldehyde analogs. Federation of European Microbiological Societies Microbiology Letters.281(1):64-72.
Elucidation of the functional genomics of antioxidant-based inhibition of aflatoxin biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Yu, J., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., Varga, J., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Campbell, B.C. 2008. Elucidation of the functional genomics of antioxidant-based inhibition of aflatoxin biosynthesis. International Journal of Food Microbiology.122(1-2):49-60.
Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems - (Proceedings)
Campbell, B.C., Kim, J.H., Yu, J., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Nierman, W.C. 2008. Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems. p. 1-12. In: Food Contaminants: Mycotoxins and Food Allergens. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 1001. p. 543.
Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems - (Book / Chapter)
Campbell, B.C., Kim, J.H., Yu, J., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Nierman, W.C. 2008. Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. In: Siantar, D.P. Trucksess, M., Scott, P.M., Herman, E.M. editors, Food Contaminants: Mycotoxins and Food Allergens. Oxford University Press. p. 2-11.
ENHANCED ACTIVITY OF STROBILURIN AND FLUDIOXONIL BY TARGETING FUNGAL ANTIOXIDATIVE STRESS RESPONSE WITH BERBERINE AND PHENOLIC SYNERGISTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., May, G.S. 2007. Enhanced activity of strobilurin and fludioxonil by using berberine and phenolic compounds to target fungal antioxidative stress response. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 55:134-141.
ENHANCING FUNGICIDAL ACTIVITY OF FLUDIOXONIL BY DISRUPTING CELLULAR GLUTATHIONE HOMEOSTASIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., May, G.S. 2007. Enhancement of fludioxonil fungicidal activity by disrupting cellular glutathione homeostasis with 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Federation of European Microbiological Societies Microbiology Letters. 270(2):284290.
GENE TARGETS FOR FUNGAL AND MYCOTOXIN CONTROL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L, Yu, J., Wilkinson, J.R., Cary, J., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Gene targets for fungal and mycotoxin control. Mycotoxin Research. 22(1):3-8.
TARGETING ANTIOXIDATIVE SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND STRESS RESPONSE SYSTEM: CONTROL OF PATHOGENIC ASPERGILLUS WITH PHENOLICS THAT INHIBIT MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., May, G.S. 2006. Targeting antioxidative signal transduction and stress response system: control of pathogenic Aspergillus with phenolics that inhibit mitochondrial function. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 101(1):181-189.
CONTROLLING FOOD-CONTAMINATING FUNGI BY TARGETING THEIR ANTIOXIDATIVE STRESS-RESPONSE SYSTEM WITH NATURAL PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., Campbell, B.C. 2006. Controlling food-contaminating fungi by targeting their antioxidative stress-response system with natural phenolic compounds. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 70(6):735-739.
EXAMINATION OF FUNGAL STRESS RESPONSE GENES USING SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE AS A MODEL SYSTEM: TARGETING GENES AFFECTING AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS LINK. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Yu, J., Wilkinson, J.R., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Examination of fungal stress response genes using saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system: targeting genes affecting aflatoxin biosynthesis by Aspergillus Flavus Link. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 67(6):807-815.
IDENTIFICATION OF ANTIFUNGAL PHENOLICS FOR CONTROL OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS USING SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE IN A MODEL TARGET-GENE BIOASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J. 2004. Identification of antifungal phenolics for control of aspergillus flavus using saccharomyces cerevisiae in a model target-gene bioassay. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(26):7814-7821
SECONDARY METABOLITES OF THE GRAPEVINE PATHOGEN EUTYPA LATA INHIBIT MITOCHONDRIAL RESPIRATION BASED ON A MODEL BIOASSAY USING THE YEAST SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Molyneux, R.J., Campbell, B.C. Secondary metabolites of the grapevine pathogen eutypa lata inhibit mitochondrial respiration based on a model bioassay using the yeast saccharomyces cerevisiae. Current Microbiology. 2004. v.49. p.282-287.