118 results match your criteria: "Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products[Affiliation]"

biofilm is a significant virulence factor in infection. This study aimed to investigate antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of extract against . The MIC and MBC values of the extract against the isolates were 0.

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Exploring the Antimalarial Potential of Leaf Extract Against in Mice.

J Trop Med

November 2024

School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand.

Malaria remains a critical global health issue, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease, caused by parasites, is transmitted by mosquitoes and can lead to severe complications and death if untreated. The emergence of drug-resistant strains highlights the urgent need for new antimalarial agents.

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Comparative efficacy of extract delivery PEG--PCL, niosome, and their combination against genotype T4: characterization, inhibition, anti-adhesion, and cytotoxic activity.

PeerJ

November 2024

School of Allied Health Sciences, Southeast Asia Water Team (SEA Water Team), World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD), and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

Background: spp. is a waterborne, opportunistic protozoan that can cause amebic keratitis and granulomatous amebic encephalitis. is a native tree in Malaysia, and its extracts possess a broad range of biological activities.

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G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) are integral membrane proteins that have gained considerable attention as drug targets, particularly in cancer treatment. In this study, we explored the capacity of bioactive compounds derived from Gnetum gnemon (GG) for the development of of pharmaceuticals targeting GPCRs within the context of cancer therapy. Integrated approach combined network pharmacology and molecular docking to identify and validate the underlying pharmacological mechanisms.

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The universe began 13.8 billion years ago, and Earth was born 4.6 billion years ago.

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Background: Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health issue, and alternative treatments from natural products like L. [Clusiaceae] or GM are being explored for their potential benefits. This study focused on evaluating the hypoglycemic effects of GM on diabetic rodent models.

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Article Synopsis
  • The review focuses on prevention and treatment strategies for COVID-19, highlighting the role of SARS-CoV-2 mutations in creating variants that evade immunity and some antiviral resistance.
  • It identifies 150 natural metabolites and botanical drug-derived bioactive molecules that may offer more effective and less toxic alternatives for COVID-19 treatment, including Thai and Chinese traditional medicine approvals.
  • The text emphasizes the impact of long COVID on about 10% of patients and suggests that botanical adjuvants, including vitamin C and E, might help alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of long COVID progression.
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Compared with the use of a single herb alone, herb combinations can significantly increase their effectiveness in treating various diseases. The objective of this research was to determine the appropriate proportions of (), (), and () to enhance their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The study employed computer modeling () and laboratory testing ().

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Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation for Rh-Negative Pregnant Women Undergoing Cesarean Sections.

J Clin Med Res

August 2024

School of Allied Health Sciences, and Hematology and Transfusion Science Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

Background: Cesarean sections (C-section) often require blood transfusions in cases of severe bleeding, particularly challenging in Rh-negative pregnancies due to the scarcity of Rh-negative donors, with only approximately 0.3% of the population in Thailand. Autologous blood donation, where individuals donate their own blood before surgery, offers a promising solution.

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Ischemic heart disease stands out as a major global contributor to mortality, with the initiation of hypoxia, marked by reduced oxygen availability, disrupting the balance of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cellular injury. Exploring antioxidants derived from medicinal plants is becoming more interesting as a potential alternative treatment, especially for mitigating myocardial injury. Thus, this study aimed to assess the cytoprotective efficacy of leaf extract (GIE) in a rat cardiac myoblast, H9c2, subjected to an in vitro hypoxia.

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Comprehensive investigation of niosomal red palm wax gel encapsulating ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): Network pharmacology, molecular docking, In vitro studies and phase 1 clinical trials.

Int J Biol Macromol

October 2024

School of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand. Electronic address:

Ginger, a Zingeberaceae family member, is notable for its anti-inflammatory properties. This study explores the pharmaceutical mechanisms of ginger and red palm wax co-extract, developing novel niosomal formulations for enhanced transdermal delivery. Evaluations included physical characteristics, drug loading, in vitro release, network pharmacology, molecular docking, and biocompatibility.

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Background And Aim: causes global concern with tuberculosis (TB). Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) pose additional challenges, as they resist to multiple first-line drugs. This study investigated the occurrence of TB, antibiotic resistance due to and gene mutations, and multidrug resistance in during fiscal years 2020-2022.

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Vancomycin-resistant (VREF) causes nosocomial infections with high mortality and morbidity rates. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of aqueous crude leaf extract (GIE) against the VREF ATCC 700221 strain. The antimicrobial activity of GIE against VREF was performed using disk diffusion and broth microdilution.

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Melanin, the pigment responsible for human skin color, increases susceptibility to UV radiation, leading to excessive melanin production and hyperpigmentation disorders. This study investigated the ethanolic extract of fruits for its phenolic and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity, and impact on melanogenesis pathways using qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis. Utilizing network pharmacology, molecular docking, and dynamics simulations, researchers explored fruit extract's active compounds, targets, and pharmacological effects on hyperpigmentation.

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Inhibitory and anti-adherent effects of L. leaf extract against in co-infection with and : A sustainable one-health approach.

Vet World

April 2024

School of Allied Health Sciences, Southeast Asia Water Team (SEA Water Team), World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery, and Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

Background And Aim: Keratitis is a serious ocular infection often caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as spp. Among other harmful microbes, keratitis presents a particular challenge due to its resistance to conventional antimicrobial agents. Linn.

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Background And Aim: Milk, a nutritious food, is widely consumed in human diets; however, contamination by micro-organisms can negatively impact its quality and consumer health. Contamination by micro-organisms affects the quality of milk, which can affect the quality of the milk production chain. This study aimed to determine the changes in milk composition and antibiotic susceptibility related to bacteria isolated from dairy cow milk.

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The DEAD-box RNA helicase PfDOZI imposes opposing actions on RNA metabolism in Plasmodium falciparum.

Nat Commun

May 2024

Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 3720 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.

In malaria parasites, the regulation of mRNA translation, storage and degradation during development and life-stage transitions remains largely unknown. Here, we functionally characterized the DEAD-box RNA helicase PfDOZI in P. falciparum.

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Bioactive compounds from Ocimum tenuiflorum and Poria cocos: A novel natural Compound for insomnia treatment based on A computational approach.

Comput Biol Med

June 2024

Department of Medical Technology, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand; Center of Excellence Research for Melioidosis and Microorganisms (CERMM), Walailak University, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand. Electronic address:

Insomnia, a widespread public health issue, is associated with substantial distress and daytime functionality impairments and can predispose to depression and cardiovascular disease. Cognitive Behavioral Anti-insomnia therapies including benzodiazepines often face limitations due to patient adherence or potential adverse effects. This study focused on identifying novel bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, aiming to discover and develop new therapeutic agents with low risk-to-benefit ratios using computational drug discovery methods.

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The infection of Cysticercus fasciolaris in natural rats (Rattus species) residing in human residence areas, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.

Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis

April 2024

Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand; One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand. Electronic address:

Cysticercus fasciolaris (C. fasciolaris) is the larval stage of a cestode parasite named Taenia taeniaeformis (T. taeniaeformis).

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Wall. ex DC. is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant used in the treatment of menstrual and hepatic disorders due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Preparation and evaluation of a niosomal delivery system containing extract and study of its anti- activity.

Nanoscale Adv

February 2024

School of Allied Health Sciences, Southeast Asia Water Team (SEA Water Team), World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery (WUHeDD), Research Excellence Center for Innovation and Health Products (RECIHP), Walailak University Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160 Thailand

extract (GME) has severe pharmacokinetic deficiencies and is made up of a variety of bioactive components. GME has proven its anti- effectiveness. In this investigation, a GME-loaded niosome was developed to increase its potential therapeutic efficacy.

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women.

J Infect Dev Ctries

January 2024

Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinical Center of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.

Introduction: Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite affecting a broad range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Infection acquired during pregnancy can be transmitted to the fetus and leading to serious problems such as spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, or severe mental and/or physical handicaps in the child. The purpose of this study was to investigate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma infection and related risk factors in pregnant woman.

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Introduction: Zingiber officinale extract has emerged as a compelling candidate for green synthesis of nanoparticles, offering diverse applications across medicine, cosmetics, and nutrition. This study delves into the investigation of in vitro toxicity and explores the biomedical utility of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles derived from ginger extract (GE-AgNPs).

Methods: We employed established protocols to evaluate in vitro aspects such as antioxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory potential, and biocompatibility of GE-AgNPs.

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Questions about which reactive oxygen species (ROS) or reactive nitrogen species (RNS) can escape from the mitochondria and activate signals must be addressed. In this study, two parameters, the calculated dipole moment (debye, D) and permeability coefficient (Pm) (cm s), are listed for hydrogen peroxide (HO), hydroxyl radical (•OH), superoxide (O), hydroperoxyl radical (HO•), nitric oxide (•NO), nitrogen dioxide (•NO), peroxynitrite (ONOO), and peroxynitrous acid (ONOOH) in comparison to those for water (HO). O is generated from the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC), and several other ROS and RNS can be generated subsequently.

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The effects of long-term low-dose X-ray irradiation on the outer root sheath (ORS) cells of C3H/He mice were investigated. Mice were irradiated with a regime of 100 mGy/day, 5 days/week, for 12 weeks (Group X) and the results obtained were compared to those in a non-irradiated control (Group C). Potential protection against ORS cells damage induced by this exposure was investigated by adding the stable nitroxide radical 4-hydroxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPOL) at 1 mM to the drinking water of mice (Group X + TEMPOL).

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