Sustainable Ecosystem Management Strategies for Tackling the Invasion of Blackchin Tilapia () in Thailand: Guidelines and Considerations.

The invasion of blackchin tilapia in Thailand is a critical ecological threat affecting native biodiversity and destabilizing ecosystems. It is also resulting in significant ecological and socio-economic impacts. Originally from West Africa and introduced globally for aquaculture, blackchin tilapia thrive in Thailand's brackish and freshwater ecosystems because of their high reproductive rates, environmental adaptability, and trophic plasticity.

Effect of galangin on oxidative stress, antioxidant defenses and mitochondrial dynamics in a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia.

Focal ischemia occurs when a cerebral artery becomes obstructed by an embolus or thrombus, leading to a rapid reduction in cerebral blood flow and significantly increasing the risk of mortality and disability. This condition is of particular concern in developing countries, where its prevalence is on the rise. Galangin, a flavonoid found in , shows strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties.

Assessing alcohol industry penetration and government safeguards: the International Alcohol Control Study.

Background: The alcohol industry uses many of the tobacco industry's strategies to influence policy-making, yet unlike the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, there is no intergovernmental guidance on protecting policies from alcohol industry influence. Systematic assessment of alcohol industry penetration and government safeguards is also lacking. Here, we aimed to identify the nature and extent of industry penetration in a cross-section of jurisdictions.

Designing and evaluating a novel blood-brain barrier in vitro model of teleost for reproducing alterations in brain infecting.

A new blood-brain barrier (BBB) in vitro model of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was successfully established by co-culture with brain microvascular endothelial cell line TVEC-01 and brain astrocyte cell line TA-02 of tilapia. Experiments with the expression levels of BBB-related genes, TEER value detection and 4-h water-leaking test have shown that the BBB in vitro model has an excellent barrier effect. In bacterial penetration experiments, the pathogenic strain of Streptococcus agalactiae was able to pass through the BBB in vitro model and initiate a series of immune responses, among which TA-02 contributed to the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and TVEC-01 contributed to the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines, providing an excellent research tool and theoretical basis for further study of meningitis.

Spatial prediction of the probability of liver fluke infection in water resource within sub-basin using an optimized geographically-weighted regression model.

Introduction: Infection with liver flukes (Opisthorchis viverrini) is partly attributed to their ability to thrive in sub-basin habitats, causing the intermediate host to remain within the watershed system throughout the year. It is crucial to conduct spatial monitoring of fluke infection at a small basin analysis scale as it helps in studying the spatial factors influencing these infections. The number of infected individuals was obtained from local authorities, converted into a percentage, and visually represented as raster data through a heat map.

Ethanolic Fruit Extract of Piper Retrofractum Induced Cell Cycle Arrest, Apoptosis, Increased Reactive Oxygen Species Production, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Human Cervical Cancer.

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with high mortality rates and a pressing need for more effective therapeutic options. This study investigates the effects of an ethanolic extract from the fruit of Piper retrofractum (PR) on proliferation and apoptosis in cervical cancer cells. We evaluated the cytotoxicity of the crude ethanolic extract of PR using the sulforhodamine B and colony formation assay.

Immediate effects of Thai foot massage on renal blood flow, psychological stress, and heart rate variability in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Renal blood flow (RBF) is regulated by an autonomic nervous system and is reduced in older adults. Massage has been previously found to increase blood flow.

Objective: This two-armed double-blind, randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the immediate effects of Thai foot massage (TFM) on RBF, psychological stress, and heart rate variability (HRV) in older adult persons.

Enzymatic hydrolysis of duck blood protein produces stable bioactive peptides: Pilot-scale production, identification, and stability during gastrointestinal and plasma digestion.

This study addresses the valorization of duck blood, an underutilized protein-rich by-product from the poultry industry, into bioactive protein hydrolysates with antioxidant and ACE inhibitory properties. Raw and heat-treated duck blood were compared as substrates for enzymatic hydrolysis using Neutrase and Papain. Gel electrophoresis revealed that heat treatment reduced fibrinogen content, while FTIR analysis showed that heat treatment modified the protein structure, increasing β-sheet content from 21.

Diversity and prevalence of Leucocytozoon in black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) of Thailand.

Background: Leucocytozoonosis, a parasitic disease of birds, is caused by haemosporidian protozoan parasites of the genus Leucocytozoon, which infect diverse avian species, including poultry. These parasites are transmitted by several black fly species, but knowledge of the factors determining the diversity and prevalence in these vectors, which is crucial for fully understanding disease epidemiology, is largely unexplored. In this study, we investigated factors associated with the prevalence and diversity of Leucocytozoon species in black flies from Thailand.

Potential use of Wolffia globosa powder supplementation on in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics, nutrient degradability, microbial population, and methane mitigation.

This study examined the potential of duckweed powder (DWP) on in vitro fermentation characteristics, nutrient degradability, microbial change, and methane (CH) production using in vitrostudy technique. This investigation used a 2 × 6 factorial arrangement in a completely randomized design (CRD) by different roughage-to-concentrate (R: C) ratios of 60:40 and 40:60 combined with DWP supplementation levels at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10% of the total dry matter (DM) substrate, respectively. There was an interaction effect by R: C ratios combined with DWP supplementations that changed gas production rate, pH value (4 h; h), volatile fatty acid (VFA) (8 h), in vitro dry matter degradability (IVDMD) at 12 h, and concentration of ammonium nitrogen (NH-N) (p < 0.

Exploring the Nutritional Potential of Spent Coffee Grounds as a Substitute for Rice Bran in Feeds for Nile tilapia, : An Evaluation of Growth Performance and Biological Indices.

This study aimed to assess the viability of replacing rice bran with spent coffee grounds (SCG) in the diets of (average body weight, 48.8 ± 0.42 g).

First blood-meal record of Simulium asakoae (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Malaysia, with notes on its distribution in Asia and status as a potential vector.

Simulium asakoae Takaoka and Davies has been confirmed to bite humans and has been incriminated as a vector of blood protozoan parasites of the genera Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma, as well as an unknown filarial parasite in Thailand. However, its attraction to humans has remained uninvestigated in Malaysia. Recently, 27 black flies were collected in Pahang, Malaysia, of which 25 were captured in CO-baited Malaise traps and two were collected from humans during trapping activity.

Loss of O-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) in macrophages alters responses to TLR3 stimulation and enhances DNA double-strand breaks and mitophagy.

O-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) is a DNA damage repair enzyme. The roles of this enzyme in immune cells remain unclear. In this study, we explored the roles of MGMT in bone marrow-derived murine macrophages (BMMs) via the use of MGMT knockout (KO) mice.

Curcuma sumonii sp. nov., and C. wanchaii sp. nov. (Zingiberaceae), two new taxa of Curcuma subgen. Curcuma from Thailand.

This research presents the discovery of two novel taxa, Curcuma sumonii Saensouk, P.Saensouk, Boonma & Techa, and C. wanchaii Saensouk, P.

Encapsulation of ɣ-Aminobutyric Acid Compounds Extracted from Germinated Brown Rice by Freeze-Drying Technique.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from plants has several bioactivities, such as neurotransmission, anti-cancer cell proliferation, and blood pressure control. Its bioactivities vary when exposed to pH, heat, and ultraviolet. This study analyzed the protective effect of the GABA encapsulation technique using gum arabic (GA) and maltodextrin (MD) and the freeze-drying method.

Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose/Silk Fibroin Composite Microparticles for Drug-Controlled Release Applications.

Microparticles derived from biomaterials are becoming increasingly popular for application in drug delivery systems. In this study, the water-in-oil (W/O) emulsification-diffusion method was used to create cellulose (C), silk fibroin (SF), and C/SF composite microparticles. We then observed the morphology of all obtained microparticles using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), evaluated their functional groups using attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and conducted thermogravimetric analysis using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA).

Effect of the MONTANIDE™ IMS 1312 adjuvant on the innate and adaptive immune responses of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) against Streptococcusagalactiae through immersion vaccination.

Streptococcus agalactiae is a common pathogenic bacterium caused of streptococcosis, which has a negative impact on Nile tilapia aquaculture. Numerous vaccines have been developed recently to combat this disease, which are key components of global health efforts to prevent disease outbreaks. MONTANIDE™ IMS 1312 is a micro-emulsion recommended for immersion of fish.

Ibuprofen adsorption and detection of pristine, Fe-, Ni-, and Pt-doped boron nitride nanotubes: A DFT investigation.

The main challenge has been focused on ibuprofen drug detection and adsorption of boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) doping with transition metal (TM = Fe, Ni, and Pt) atoms using the density functional theory calculation in gas and water phases. The geometrical structures, adsorption energies, solvation energies, and electronic properties were examined. The optimized geometries show that the ibuprofen molecule oriented itself at different bond distances and angles with respect to BNNT surface.

Commentary: Strengthening System Readiness for Health Interventions: Lessons for Implementing Interventions and Implementation Support in Low-And Middle-Income Countries.

In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), barriers such as low system readiness, contextual mismatches, and resource limitations impede effective implementation of evidence-based interventions. This commentary offers insights into overcoming these challenges with a case study of the PRISM project, designed to reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults living in Thailand. The case highlights how combining two evidence-based models - the clinical intervention and the implementation science process enhances program success.

Potential for eliminating COVID-19 in Thailand through third-dose vaccination: A modeling approach.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges to global public health, necessitating the development of effective vaccination strategies to mitigate disease transmission. In Thailand, the COVID-19 epidemic has undergone multiple waves, prompting the implementation of various control measures, including vaccination campaigns. Understanding the dynamics of disease transmission and the impact of vaccination strategies is crucial for guiding public health interventions and optimizing epidemic control efforts.