Dr.Suyanee Thongchot
Research Profile
My research focuses on cellular cancer immunotherapy and autophagy, particularly the development and engineering of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and bispecific peotein engagers platforms targeting breast and colorectal cancers. My work integrates tumor-associated and tumor-specific antigen discovery, neoantigen identification through whole genome and transcriptome sequencing, and immune modulation strategies to enhance anti-tumor efficacy. I have developed SmartDC-based T cell activation systems and pioneered fifth-generation CAR T (CAR5) approaches incorporating immune checkpoint modulation and secreted scFvs. In parallel, I investigate the role of autophagy in cancer progression and therapeutic response, including its integration with immunotherapy platforms. I am also establishing 3D patient-derived organoid (PDOs) and organoid biobank platforms to support translational and personalized cancer immunotherapy research.
Publications
- Thongchot S, Kittirat Y, Promraksa B, Ferraresi A, Vidoni C, Loilome W, Namwat N*, Isidoro C*. Preclinical demonstration of the efficacy and mechanisms of antitumor activity of dihydroartemisinin in cholangiocarcinoma xenograft: Induction of autophagy and reprogramming of metabolism. Biomed Pharmacother. 2026 Apr 27;199:119438. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2026.119438 (Q1, IF 7.5)
- Thongkleang T#, Thongchot S#, Rodponthukwaji K, Luangwattananun P, Tadpetch K, Yenchitsomanus PT, Thuwajit P, Punnakitikashem P, Thuwajit C*. Dual Targeting of FAP-Directed Nanoparticles and FRα-Specific CAR-T Cells Induces Additive Anti-Tumor Effects in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Int J Biol Sci. 2026 Feb 18;22(5):2736-2753 (Q1, IF 10.0) #co-first author
- Thongchot S, Aksonnam K, Prasopsiri J, Warnnissorn M, Sa-Nguanraksa D, O-Charoenrat P, Thuwajit P, Yenchitsomanus PT, Thuwajit C. Mesothelin- and nucleolin-specific T cells from combined short peptides effectively kill triple-negative breast cancer cells. BMC Med. 2024 Sep 18;22(1):400. (Q1, IF 7.0)
- Thongchot S, Ferraresi A, Vidoni C, Salwa A, Vallino L, Kittirat Y, Loilome W, Namwat N*, Isidoro C*. Preclinical evidence for preventive and curative effects of resveratrol on xenograft cholangiocarcinogenesis. Cancer Lett. 2024 Feb 1;582:216589 (Q1, IF 9.1)
- Thongchot S, Jirapongwattana N, Luangwattananun P, Chiraphapphaiboon W, Chuangchot N, Soongsaja D, O-Charoenrat P, Thuwajit P, Yenchitsomanus P, Thuwajit C*. Adoptive transfer of anti-nucleolin T cells combined with PD-L1 inhibition against triple-negative breast cancer. Mol Cancer Ther 2022, Mar;21:molcanther.0823.2021 (Q1, IF 6.261)
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