Biodegradation of polystyrene by three bacterial strains isolated from the gut of Superworms (Zophobas atratus larvae).

Aims: To isolate polystyrene-degrading bacteria from the gut of superworms and investigate their ability to degrade polystyrene (PS).

Methods And Results: Three PS-degrading bacteria identified as Pseudomonas sp. EDB1, Bacillus sp.

Immunogenicity and potential protection of DNA vaccine of Leishmania martiniquensis against Leishmania infection in mice.

Introduction: In Thailand, Leishmania martiniquensis is the predominant species causing cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis. Its incidence has been increasing among immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. We developed a prototype DNA vaccine using a partial consensus sequence of the cysteine protease B (cpb) gene derived from L.

Analysis of IL-4 promoter and VNTR polymorphisms in Thai patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Thailand. Cytokines play important roles in defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Interleukin (IL)-4 is one of the anti-inflammatory cytokines and has been found to be elevated in TB patients.

Lack of Association between IL-10 Gene Promoter Polymorphisms and Susceptible to Tuberculosis in Thai Patients.

Background: Cytokines play a major role in defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Polymorphisms in the genes encoding various cytokines have been associated with tuberculosis susceptibility. Polymorphisms of the regulatoy cytokine gene, the interleukin (IL)-10 is associated with the risk of tuberculosis (TB) in different populations.

Low monocyte to neutrophil ratio in peripheral blood associated with disease complication in primary Plasmodium falciparum infection.

Immunity to malaria can be acquired but only after repeat exposures to polymorphic Plasmodium. However, the development of clinical outcomes during P. falciparum infection is not clearly understood.