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Budi HS, Anitasari S, Shen YK, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Nuraini P, Setiabudi NA. Novel Application of 3D Scaffolds of Poly(E-Caprolactone)/Graphene as Osteoinductive Properties in Bone Defect. Eur J Dent 2023; 17:790-796. [PMID: 36351454 PMCID: PMC10569855 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Scaffolds provided a surface on which cells could attach, proliferate, and differentiate. Nowadays, bone tissue engineering offers hope for treating bone cancer. Poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL)/graphene have capability as an osteogenic and regenerative therapy. It could be used to produce bone tissue engineering scaffolds. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of PCL/graphene to enhance the osteoinductive mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS The PCL/graphene scaffold was developed utilizing a particulate-leaching process and cultured with osteoblast-like cells MG63 at 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5 wt% of graphene. We evaluated the porosity, pore size, migratory cells, and cell attachment of the scaffold. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Data was expressed as the mean ± standard error of the mean and statistical analyses were performed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc at a level of p-value < 0.05. RESULTS Porosity of scaffold with various percentage of graphene was nonsignificant (p > 0.05). There were differences in the acceleration of cell migration following wound closure between groups at 24 hours (p < 0.01) and 48 hours (p < 0.00). Adding the graphene on the scaffolds enhanced migration of osteoblast cells culture and possibility to attach. Graphene on 2.5 wt% exhibited good characteristics over other concentrations. CONCLUSION This finding suggests that PCL/graphene composites may have potential applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Hendrik Setia Budi
- Department of Oral Biology, Dental Pharmacology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Dental Material and Devices, Dentistry Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, Indonesia
- Department Medical Microbiology, Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, Indonesia
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- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand
- Research Unit for Sensor Innovation, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Puttarat N, Kasorn A, Vitheejongjaroen P, Chantarangkul C, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Taweechotipatr M. Beneficial Effects of Indigenous Probiotics in High-Cholesterol Diet-Induced Hypercholesterolemic Rats. Nutrients 2023; 15:2710. [PMID: 37375614 DOI: 10.3390/nu15122710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Hypercholesterolemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Probiotics are the essential constituents of the gastrointestinal microbiota that provide health-promoting effects. Cholesterol-lowering activity is a specific property of probiotics, improving the cholesterol metabolism without adverse effects. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the hypocholesterolemic effect of single and mixed cholesterol-lowering probiotic strains (including Limosilactobacillus reuteri TF-7, Enterococcus faecium TF-18, and Bifidobacterium animalis TA-1) in high-cholesterol diet (HCD)-induced hypercholesterolemic rats. The results showed that the administration of single probiotics contributed to a reduction in the body weight gain, visceral organ indexes, hyperlipidemia, and hepatic steatosis and also an improvement in the gastrointestinal microbiota. Besides the effect of single cholesterol-lowering probiotics, three probiotics strains could also synergize their hypocholesterolemic effect when administered simultaneously. These findings indicate that three cholesterol-lowering probiotic strains are suitable for development as probiotic supplements to reduce the risk of diseases caused by cholesterol and exert health benefits with synergistic effect when administered simultaneously.
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- Narathip Puttarat
- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Research Unit for Sensor Innovation (RUSI), Burapha University, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Probiotics, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Nualmalang R, Thanomsridetchai N, Teethaisong Y, Sukphopetch P, Tangwattanachuleeporn M. Identification of Pathogenic and Opportunistic Yeasts in Pigeon Excreta by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry and Their Prevalence in Chon Buri Province, Thailand. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:3191. [PMID: 36833884 PMCID: PMC9967633 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Pigeon excreta can cause environmental and public health issues, particularly in urban and public areas. They are reservoirs of several human pathogens including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Epidemiological data of pathogenic and opportunistic yeasts in pigeon droppings in Chon Buri, one of the most reputable tourist cities of Thailand, are scarce. The present study aimed to identify yeasts in pigeon droppings by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and to study their prevalence in Chon Buri, Thailand. A total of 200 pigeon fecal samples were collected randomly from all 11 districts of Chon Buri. A sum of 393 yeast-like colonies were isolated on Sabourand's dextrose agar and CHROMagar media. These isolates were further confirmed for their species by MALDI-TOF MS. Twenty-four yeast species belonging to 11 different genera were identified in pigeon fecal samples. Candida spp., predominantly C. krusei (14.32%), were the most prevalent yeast species. Other yeast species, including C. glabrata (12.73%), C. metapsilosis (11.93%), Lodderomyces elongisporus (10.87%), C. tropicalis (7.16%), C. albicans (5.83%), and Cryptococcus neoformans (4.77%) were identified. This study provides valuable epidemiological data and diversity of yeasts in pigeon droppings in Chon Buri, Thailand, and also supports the use of MALDI-TOF MS for yeast identification and epidemiological surveillance.
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- Rungnapa Nualmalang
- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Research Unit for Sensor Innovation (RUSI), Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Research Unit for Sensor Innovation (RUSI), Burapha University, Mueang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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Kitisin T, Muangkaew W, Ampawong S, Chutoam P, Thanomsridetchai N, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Sukphopetch P. Isolation of fungal communities and identification of Scedosporium species complex with pathogenic potentials from a pigsty in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. New Microbiol 2021; 44:33-41. [PMID: 33582822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Soil fungal communities play an important role in regulating biogeochemical transformations, yet soil-related fungal pathogens are emerging threats to humans. Our previous studies have revealed the pathogenic Scedosporium species in soils samples from public parks with high human activities in Thailand. However, measurement and survey of soil fungal communities in other areas with high human/animal activities, such as the pigsty, are poorly determined. In this study, soil fungal pathogens from a pigsty were isolated and identified. Soil samples were collected from the surrounding drainage areas. Fungal species were identified using morphological and molecular analyses. Isolation of soil samples from the pigsty revealed at least 11 species that have been identified. The most abundant fungal species belonged to genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. Moreover, Scedo-Select III culturing and phylogenetic analysis with β-tubulin gene sequencing revealed the three environmental isolates of Scedosporium species, which were consistent with the S.apiospermum. These three Scedosporium isolates were susceptible to voriconazole and caused pathological characteristics of scedosporiosis similar to S. apiospermum in vivo. In conclusion, our findings contribute towards a better understanding of soil-borne pathogenic fungi in the pigsty. The isolation of Scedosporium species with pathogenic potentials in the present study can be beneficial for the management of public health surveillance, epidemiologists, as well as physicians to reduce the risk of soil fungal contamination among pigsty workers.
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- Thitinan Kitisin
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Tropical Pathology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chon Buri, 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sadsri V, Trakulsujaritchok T, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Hoven VP, Na Nongkhai P. Simple Colorimetric Assay for Vibrio parahaemolyticus Detection Using Aptamer-Functionalized Nanoparticles. ACS Omega 2020; 5:21437-21442. [PMID: 32905329 PMCID: PMC7469129 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c01795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Simple, rapid, and sensitive screening methods are the key to prevent and control the spread of foodborne diseases. In this study, a simple visual colorimetric assay using magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was developed for the detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. First, the aptamer responding to V. parahaemolyticus was conjugated onto the surface of MNPs and used as a specific magnetic separator. In addition, the aptamer was also immobilized on the surface of AuNPs and used as a colorimetric detector. In the presence of V. parahaemolyticus, a sandwich structure of MNP-aptamer-bacteria-aptamer-AuNPs is formed through specific recognition of the aptamer and V. parahaemolyticus. The magnetic separation technique was then applied to generate a detection signal. Owing to the optical properties of AuNPs, a visual signal could be observed, resulting in an instrument-free colorimetric detection. Under optimal conditions, this assay shows a linear response toward V. parahaemolyticus concentration through the range of 10-106 cfu/mL, with a limit of detection of 2.4 cfu/mL. This method was also successfully applied for V. parahaemolyticus detection in spiked raw shrimp samples.
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- Varunee Sadsri
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Burapha
University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Burapha
University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Center
of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Burapha University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Faculty
of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Sensor
Innovation Research Unit (SIRU), Burapha
University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn
University, Phayathai
Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of
Excellence in Materials and Biointerfaces, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Burapha
University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Center
of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Burapha University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
- Sensor
Innovation Research Unit (SIRU), Burapha
University, Muang, Chonburi 20131, Thailand
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Worasilchai N, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Meesilpavikkai K, Folba C, Kangogo M, Groß U, Weig M, Bader O, Chindamporn A. Diversity and Antifungal Drug Susceptibility of Cryptococcus Isolates in Thailand. Med Mycol 2018; 55:680-685. [PMID: 27915307 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myw130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 10/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Yeasts of the Cryptococcus species complex are the causative agent of cryptococcosis, especially in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive individuals. Cerebral or disseminated cryptococcosis has a very high mortality rate worldwide, including in Thailand. Additionally, an increasing rate of antifungal drug resistant cryptococcal isolates has been reported in several neighboring countries, complicating therapeutic approaches. To understand the situation of this infection in Thailand, we retrospectively investigated the molecular epidemiology and antifungal drug resistance in a collection of 74 clinical, 52 environmental and two veterinary isolates using the URA5-RFLP for typing and the EUCAST guideline for susceptibility testing. Where no EUCAST breakpoints (AMB and 5FC) were available, CLSI epidemiologic cutoff values were used for interpretation. Cryptococcal molecular type diversity showed most isolates were C. grubii, molecular type VNI. One clinical isolate was C. deuterogattii (mol. type VGII) and another C. grubii (mol. type VNII). One strain from environment was classified as C. grubii (mol. type VNII). No resistant strains were detected in this retrospective study for either of the antimycotics tested; however, monitoring of the epidemiology of Cryptococcus species in infected patients in Thailand needs to be continued to detect emergence of resistance.
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- Navaporn Worasilchai
- Interdisciplinary Program, Medical Microbiology, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Program, Medical Microbiology, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Minarin N, Saichan S, Sermsri P, Mitkornburee R, Groß U, Chindamporn A, Bader O. Prevalence of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus in the environment of Thailand. Med Mycol 2018; 55:429-435. [PMID: 27664994 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myw090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Occurrence of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus (ARAF) in the environment is an emerging problem worldwide, likely impacting on patient treatment. Several resistance mutations are thought to have initially arisen through triazole-based fungicide use in agriculture and subsequently being propagated in a similar manner. Here we investigated the prevalence of ARAF in the environment of Thailand and characterized their susceptibility profiles toward clinically used azole compounds along with underlying resistance mutations. Three hundred and eight soil samples were collected and analyzed, out of which 3.25% (n = 10) were positive for ARAF. All isolates obtained were resistant to itraconazole (MIC ≥ 8 μg/ml), two showed additional increased MIC values toward posaconazole (MIC = 0.5 μg/ml), and one other toward voriconazole (MIC = 2 μg/ml). Sequencing of the respective cyp51A genes revealed that eight of the isolates carried the TR34/L98H allele and those two with elevated MIC values to posaconazole the G54R substitution. Although a clear correlation between the use of triazole-based fungicides and isolation of ARAF strains from agricultural lands could not be established for Thailand, but this study clearly demonstrates the spread of globally observed ARAF strains to the environment of South East Asia.
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- Medical Technology Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand
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- Biomedical Sciences Unit, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Kreuzbergring 57, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Mycology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Kreuzbergring 57, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Somparn P, Poolpol K, Gross U, Weig M, Bader O. Prevalence and antifungal susceptibility of Cryptococcus neoformans isolated from pigeon excreta in Chon Buri Province, Eastern Thailand. Med Mycol J 2014; 54:303-7. [PMID: 23995421 DOI: 10.3314/mmj.54.303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The prevalence of cerebral meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in HIV-infected patients in Eastern Thailand is high. However, little is known about the occurrence of this pathogenic yeast in the environment of this region. The aim of our study was to characterize the prevalence of C. neoformans, its serotypes and antifungal drug susceptibilities in environmental isolates from Chon Buri, Eastern Thailand. C. neoformans was isolated from 10% of fifty pigeon excreta examined from this province. All C. neoformans isolates were of serotype A and although the isolates displayed slightly decreased susceptibility towards fluconazole, all tested sensitive to amphotericin B, fluconazole and itraconazole. This study is the first report of the occurrence of C. neoformans in pigeon excreta in eastern Thailand.
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Hirankarn N, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Wongpiyabovorn J, Wongchinsri J, Avihingsanon Y. Association of IL-18 gene polymorphism (−137C) with arthritis manifestations in SLE: combined effect with IFN gamma gene polymorphism (+874A). Clin Rheumatol 2008; 28:219-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-008-1036-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2008] [Revised: 05/19/2008] [Accepted: 10/27/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Hirankarn N, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Wongpiyabovorn J, Wongchinsri J, Avihingsanon Y. Genetic association of interferon-alpha subtypes 1, 2 and 5 in systemic lupus erythematosus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 72:588-92. [PMID: 19000144 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0039.2008.01146.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this study, the association between the systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) susceptibility and the new candidate genes, IFNA1, IFNA2 and IFNA5 genes, major interferon-alpha subtypes, in responses to viral infection was investigated. Allele and genotype frequencies of each marker were compared between 150 SLE patients and 150 healthy control subjects. This study indicated that the A/A genotype of IFNA5 (-2529) and the G/G genotype of IFNA1 (-1823) were associated with the protection of SLE disease in a recessive model [P(c) = 0.03, P = 0.01, odds ratio (OR) = 0.4, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.2-0.8 and P(c) = 0.09, P = 0.03, OR = 0.5, 95% CI = 0.2-0.9, respectively). Multifactor dimensionality reduction analysis showed a marginal interaction between IFNA5 (-2529) and IFNA1 (-1823) gene, with a cross-validation consistency of 10 of 10 and a prediction error of 46% (permutation P-value = 0.05). This is the first report of positive association of IFNA gene in SLE, especially the role of specific subtypes IFNA1 and IFNA5.
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- N Hirankarn
- Lupus Research Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Sodsai P, Avihingsanon Y, Wongpiyabovorn J, Wongchinsri J, Hirankarn N. Association of interferon-gamma gene polymorphism (+874A) with arthritis manifestation in SLE. Clin Rheumatol 2007; 26:1921-4. [PMID: 17713715 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-007-0699-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2007] [Revised: 06/25/2007] [Accepted: 06/27/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease in which genetic factors strongly influence susceptibility. Cytokines such as the interferon-gamma (IFNG) gene play a key role in controlling the immunity and inflammation, and therefore their polymorphisms may affect these genes' expression levels among individuals. We investigated the frequency of IFNG gene intron (+874) polymorphism, previously reported to be associated with IFNG production, in SLE patients compared to a control group. This population-based case-control study includes 154 SLE patients and 154 healthy control subjects with similar ethnic backgrounds. The genotyping was determined by polymerase chain reaction sequence-specific primer method and using the Chi-squared test for analyzing the association between this single-nucleotide polymorphism and SLE. The allele frequencies of the IFNG (+874) gene polymorphism were not significantly different between SLE patients and control subjects (72.7 vs 77%). However, there was a significant association between A dominance model of inheritance with arthritis (odds ratio = 7.64, 95% confidence interval = 1.56-41.64, P = 0.006, P(c) = 0.03). The result suggested that the +874 intron polymorphism of IFNG can be used as the marker for SLE susceptibility with arthritis in the Thai population.
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- Marut Tangwattanachuleeporn
- Lupus Research Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Rama 4 road, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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Netsawang J, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Hirankarn N, Wongpiyabovorn J. The distribution of IL-10 promoter polymorphism in Thais. J Med Assoc Thai 2004; 87 Suppl 2:S117-22. [PMID: 16083174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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IL-10 is a regulatory cytokine, which plays important roles in the pathogenesis of many diseases polymorphism of IL-10 promoter influences the phenotypic expressions such as the variation of IL-10 production among individuals and is subjected to the genetic susceptibility study of many diseases. However, there is no information about the frequencies of IL-10 promoter polymorphism in a Thai population. To determine the distribution of IL-10 promoter polymorphism in unrelated healthy Thais, genomic-DNA from 160 unrelated healthy volunteers were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. The functional single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in IL-10 promoter (positions -1082 (G/A), -819 (C/T), -592 (C/A) were included. The allele frequencies of -1082*A (93.4%), -819*T (71.9%), and -592*A (71.9%) were significantly higher than the allele frequencies of -1082*G (6.6%), -819*C (28.1%), and -592*C (28.1%) respectively in a Thai population similar to other Asian populations (Korean, Japanese, Chinese). As for the haplotype analysis, the ATA haplotype (72%) was significantly higher in Thais and other Asian populations compared to non-Asian populations; whereas, GCC haplotype (6.6%) was significantly lower in Thais. Additionally, two rare haplotypes of IL-10 promoter (ATC and ACA) which were previously reported only in the Chinese Han people, were found with similar frequencies (0.6%) in the present study. In conclusion, the distribution of IL-10 promoter polymorphisms in Thais was comparable to other Asian populations but distinct from Non-Asian populations. At least five haplotypes existed in an unrelated healthy Thai population as ACC, GCC, ATA, ATC, and ACA haplotypes.
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- Janjuree Netsawang
- Immunology Unit, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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