Author Archives: Poorintra Sakuna

Identification of Candidate Genes for Salt Tolerance at Seedling Stage in Rice Using QTL-Seq and Chromosome Segment Substitution Line-Derived Population

Jiraporn Leawtrakun, Wanchana Aesomnuk, Srisawat Khanthong, Reajina Dumhai, Decha Songtoasesakul, Sunadda Phosuwan, Jiratchaya Nuanpirom, Varodom Charoensawan, Jonaliza L. Siangliw, Vinitchan Ruanjaichon, Theerayut Toojinda, Samart Wanchana, Meechai Siangliw, Siwaret Arikit Abstract Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population. However, the pervasive problem of salinity is severely undermining rice production, especially […]

Discovery of procyanidin condensed tannins of (-)-epicatechin from Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, as virucidal agents against SARS-CoV-2

Sanya Sureram, Nopporn Chutiwitoonchai, Tam Pooprasert, Watchara Sangsopha, Suphitcha Limjiasahapong, Narumol Jariyasopit, Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn, Sakda Khoomrung, Chulabhorn Mahidol, Somsak Ruchirawat, Prasat Kittakoop 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 […]

Investigating common mutations in ATP7B gene and the prevalence of Wilson’s disease in the Thai population using population-based genome-wide datasets

Paravee Own-Eium, Donniphat Dejsuphong, Prin Vathesatogkit, Piyamitr Sritara, Thanyachai Sura, Wichai Aekplakorn, Bhoom Suktitipat, Jakris Eu-Ahsunthornwattana 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 […]

Quantification of escape from X chromosome inactivation with single-cell omics data reveals heterogeneity across cell types and tissues

Yoshihiko Tomofuji, Ryuya Edahiro, Kyuto Sonehara, Yuya Shirai, Kian Hong Kock, Qingbo S Wang, Shinichi Namba, Jonathan Moody, Yoshinari Ando, Akari Suzuki, Tomohiro Yata, Kotaro Ogawa, Tatsuhiko Naito, Ho Namkoong, Quy Xiao Xuan Lin, Eliora Violain Buyamin, Le Min Tan, Radhika Sonthalia, Kyung Yeon Han, Hiromu Tanaka, Ho Lee; Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA) Network; […]

Development of cancer-associated fibroblasts-targeting polymeric nanoparticles loaded with 8-O-methylfusarubin for breast cancer treatment

Kamonlatth Rodponthukwaji, Suyanee Thongchot, Suttikiat Deureh, Tanva Thongkleang, Mattika Thaweesuvannasak, Kornrawee Srichan, Chatchawan Srisawat , Peti Thuwajit, Kytai T. Nguyen, Kwanruthai Tadpetch, Chanitra Thuwajit, Primana Punnakitikashem 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 […]

Immunogenicity of intraperitoneal and intranasal liposome adjuvanted VLP vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Monrat Chulanetra, Primana Punnakitikashem, Kodchakorn Mahasongkram, Wanpen Chaicumpa, Kantaphon Glab-Ampai 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 […]

Characterization of airborne microbial communities in northern Thailand: Impacts of smoke haze versus non-haze conditions

Nuttipon Yabueng, Chakriya Sansupa, Nuttapol Noirungsee, Pavidarin Kraisitnitikul, Sarana Chansuebsri, Radshadaporn Janta, Sakda Khoomrung, Terd Disayathanoowat, Somporn Chantara 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 […]

Prostaglandin E2-EP2/EP4 signaling induces immunosuppression in human cancer by impairing bioenergetics and ribosome biogenesis in immune cells

Siwakorn Punyawatthananukool, Ryuma Matsuura, Thamrong Wongchang , Nao Katsurada, Tatsuaki Tsuruyama, Masaki Tajima, Yutaka Enomoto, Toshio Kitamura, Masahiro Kawashima, Masakazu Toi, Koji Yamanoi, Junzo Hamanishi, Shigeo Hisamori, Kazutaka Obama, Varodom Charoensawan, Dean Thumkeo, Shuh Narumiya Abstract While prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is produced in human tumor microenvironment (TME), its role therein remains poorly understood. Here, we […]

MSC secretome from amniotic fluid halts IL-1β and TNF-α inflammation via the ERK/MAPK pathway, promoting cartilage regeneration in OA in vitro

Supatra Klaymook, Napatara Tirawanchai, Suparat Wichitwiengrat, Puttachart Chuaynarong, Sasiprapa Thongbopit, Keerati Chareancholvanich, Tatsanee Phermthai Abstract 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 […]

Development of Small Interfering RNA Loaded Cationic Lipid Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Liver Cancer with Elevated α-Fetoprotein Expression

Kongpop Duangchan, Nathachit Limjunyawong, Kamonlatth Rodponthukwaji, Teeranai Ittiudomrak, Mattika Thaweesuvannasak, Natsuda Kunwong, Chanatip Metheetrairut , Vorapan Sirivatanauksorn , Yongyut Sirivatanauksorn, Prawat Kositamongkol, Prawej Mahawithitwong, Chutwichai Tovikkai, Kytai T Nguyen, Chatchawan Srisawat , Primana Punnakitikashem Abstract α-Fetoprotein (AFP) is an oncogenic glycoprotein that is overexpressed in most patients with liver cancer. Moreover, it significantly affects tumorigenesis […]