Abstract Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, is one of the most popular herbs in the West and Southeast Asia. A number of previous works have focused on bioactive alkaloids in this plant; however, non-alkaloids have never been investigated for their biological activities. Antiviral and virucidal assays of a methanol leaf extract of Kratom, M. speciosa, revealed that […]
Author Archives: Poorintra Sakuna
Abstract Wilson’s disease (WD) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by variations in the ATP7B gene. It usually manifests hepatic, neurologic, and psychiatric symptoms due to excessive copper accumulation. The prevalence of WD and its common variants differ across populations. This study aimed to examine these aspects of WD within the Thai population, where information […]
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Quantification of escape from X chromosome inactivation with single-cell omics data reveals heterogeneity across cell types and tissues
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Abstract Several X-linked genes escape from X chromosome inactivation (XCI), while differences in escape across cell types and tissues are still poorly characterized. Here, we developed scLinaX for directly quantifying relative gene expression from the inactivated X chromosome with droplet-based single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data. The scLinaX and differentially expressed gene analyses with large-scale blood […]
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Development of cancer-associated fibroblasts-targeting polymeric nanoparticles loaded with 8-O-methylfusarubin for breast cancer treatment
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Abstract Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are abundant stromal cells residing in a tumor microenvironment (TME) which are associated with the progression of tumor. Herein, we developed novel CAFs-targeting polymeric nanoparticles encapsulating a synthetic 8-O-methylfusarubin (OMF) compound (OMF@NPs-anti-FAP). Anti-FAP/fibroblast activation protein antibody was employed as a CAFs-targeting ligand. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized nanomaterials were firstly […]
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Immunogenicity of intraperitoneal and intranasal liposome adjuvanted VLP vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Abstract Humans get SARS-CoV-2 infection mainly through inhalation; thus, vaccine that induces protective immunity at the virus entry site is important for early control of the infection. In this study, two anionic liposome (L)-adjuvanted VLP vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 were formulated. Baculovirus-Sf21 insect cell system was used for production of VLPs made of full-length S, M […]
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Characterization of airborne microbial communities in northern Thailand: Impacts of smoke haze versus non-haze conditions
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Abstract Data on airborne microorganisms, particularly in Southeast Asia, are more limited compared to chemical data. This study is the first to examine the community and diversity of microorganisms on PM2.5 in an urban area of Northern Thailand during both smoke haze and non-smoke haze periods of 2020. This study evaluated the composition of airborne […]
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Prostaglandin E2-EP2/EP4 signaling induces immunosuppression in human cancer by impairing bioenergetics and ribosome biogenesis in immune cells
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Abstract While prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is produced in human tumor microenvironment (TME), its role therein remains poorly understood. Here, we examine this issue by comparative single-cell RNA sequencing of immune cells infiltrating human cancers and syngeneic tumors in female mice. PGE receptors EP4 and EP2 are expressed in lymphocytes and myeloid cells, and their expression […]
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MSC secretome from amniotic fluid halts IL-1β and TNF-α inflammation via the ERK/MAPK pathway, promoting cartilage regeneration in OA in vitro
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Abstract Summary Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease that causes chronic pain and disability worldwide. This disease is mainly caused by IL-1β and TNF-α, which lead to cartilage degradation and inhibit the repair capacity of damaged cartilage. Recent studies have shown that amniotic fluid mesenchymal stem cells (AF-MSCs) secrete proteins that can effectively help in […]
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Development of Small Interfering RNA Loaded Cationic Lipid Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Liver Cancer with Elevated α-Fetoprotein Expression
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Abstract α-Fetoprotein (AFP) is an oncogenic glycoprotein that is overexpressed in most patients with liver cancer. Moreover, it significantly affects tumorigenesis and progression, particularly by inhibiting programmed cell death or apoptosis. The treatment of liver cancer with chemotherapy is currently still in use, but its toxicity is a major concern. Alternatively, targeted therapy, especially small […]
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to compare the cerumenolytic efficacy of 2.5 % sodium bicarbonate prepared in-house with that of commercially available 0.5 % sodium docusate, utilizing cerumen weight gain and disintegration degree as metrics. Methods: Cerumen samples were collected from patients at an otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinic at a tertiary care hospital. This study evaluated […]
