Department of Microbiology
Faculty of Dentistry,
Chulalongkorn University
Academics
Course Syllabus:
Faculty
Head
Assoc. Prof. Ruchanee Ampornaramveth
Academic Staff
Assoc. Prof. Kitti Torrungruang
Assoc. Prof. Oranart Matangkasombut
Assoc. Prof. Panida Thanyasrisung
Assoc. Prof. Patcharee Ritprajak
Assoc. Prof. Anjalee Vacharaksa
Research
A : Article in Journal
- Vu CTB, Thammahong A, Leelahavanichkul A, Ritprajak P. Alteration of macrophage immune phenotype in a murine sepsis model is associated with susceptibility to secondary fungal infection. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2019 Oct 6. doi: 10.12932/AP-170519-0565. [Epub ahead of print] PUBMED
- Sukpaita T, Chirachanchai S, Suwattanachai P, Everts V, Pimkhaokham A, Ampornaramveth RS. In Vivo Bone Regeneration Induced by a Scaffold of Chitosan/Dicarboxylic Acid Seeded with Human Periodontal Ligament Cells. Int J Mol Sci. 1 October 2019;20(19):4883. SCOPUS
- Tarapan S, Matangkasombut O, Trachootham D, Sattabanasuk V, Talungchit S, Paemuang W, Phonyiam T, Chokchaitam O, Mungkung OO, Lam-Ubol A. Oral Candida colonization in xerostomic postradiotherapy head and neck cancer patients. Oral Dis. 1 October 2019;25(7):1798-1808. SCOPUS
- Sae-ung P, Wijitamornloet A, Iwasaki Y, Thanyasrisung P, Hoven V.P. Clickable Zwitterionic Copolymer as a Universal Biofilm-Resistant Coating. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. September 2019;304(9): 1900286. SCOPUS
- Torrungruang K, Katudat D, Mahanonda R, Sritara P, Udomsak A. Periodontitis is associated with elevated serum levels of cardiac biomarkers—Soluble ST2 and C-reactive protein. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. August 2019;46(8):809-818. SCOPUS
- Noopan S, Unchui P, Techotinnakorn S, Ampornaramveth RS. Plasma Sterilization Effectively Reduces Bacterial Contamination in Dental Unit Waterlines. Int J Dent. 30 July 2019;2019:5720204. SCOPUS
- Vu CTB, Thammahong A, Yagita H, Azuma M, Hirankarn N, Ritprajak P, Leelahavanichkul A. Blockade of PD-1 Attenuated Post-Sepsis Aspergillosis via The Activation Of IFN-γ and The Dampening of IL-10. Shock. 2019 Jul 11. doi: 10.1097/SHK.0000000000001392. [Epub ahead of print] PUBMED
- Charoenpong H, Osathanon T, Pavasant P, Limjeerajarus N, Keawprachum B, Limjeerajarus CN, Cheewinthamrongrod V, Palaga T, Lertchirakarn V, Ritprajak P. Mechanical stress induced S100A7 expression in human dental pulp cells to augment osteoclast differentiation. Oral Dis. April 2019;25(3):812-821. SCOPUS
- Chanomethaporn A, Chayasadom A, Wara-Aswapati N, Kongwattanakul K, Suwannarong W, Tangwanichgapong K, Sumanonta G, Matangkasombut O, Dasanayake AP, Pitiphat W. Association between periodontitis and spontaneous abortion: A case-control study. J Periodontol. April 2019;90(4):381-390. SCOPUS
- Denmongkholchai S, Katare P, Choochuay S, Thanyasrisung P, Tsuruda K, Sugai M, Mongkolsuk S, Matangkasombut O. Genome-Wide Identification of Host Genes Required for Toxicity of Bacterial Cytolethal Distending Toxin in a Yeast Model. Front Microbiol. 26 April 2019;10:890. SCOPUS
- Mathurasai W, Thanyasrisung P, Sooampon S, Ayuthaya BIN. Hydrogen peroxide masks the bitterness of chlorhexidine mouthwash without affecting its antibacterial activity. J Indian Soc Periodontol. March – April 2019;23(2):119-123. SCOPUS
- Sasanakul P, Ampornaramveth RS, Chivatxaranukul P. Influence of Adjuncts to Irrigation in the Disinfection of Large Root Canals. J Endod. March 2019;45(3):332-337. SCOPUS
- Charoenpong H, Osathanon T, Pavasant P, Limjeerajarus N, Keawprachum B, Limjeerajarus CN, Cheewinthamrongrod V, Palaga T, Lertchirakarn V, Ritprajak P. Mechanical stress induced S100A7 expression in human dental pulp cells to augment osteoclast differentiation. Oral Dis. 7 January 2019;25(3):812-821. SCOPUS
- Nguyen TNY, Matangkasombut O, Ritprajak P. Differential dendritic cell responses to cell wall mannan of Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida dubliniensis. J Oral Sci. 27 December 2018;60(4):557-566. SCOPUS
- Chawalitpong S, Chokchaisiri R, Suksamrarn A, Katayama S, Mitani T, Nakamura S, Athamneh AA, Ritprajak P, Leelahavanichkul A, Aeimlapa R, Charoenphandhu N, Palaga T. Cyperenoic acid suppresses osteoclast differentiation and delays bone loss in a senile osteoporosis mouse model by inhibiting non-canonical NF-κB pathway. Sci Rep. 1 December 2018;8(1): 5625. SCOPUS
- Amornwachirabodee K, Tantimekin N, Pan-In P, Palaga T, Pienpinijtham P, Pipattanaboon C, Sukmanee T, Ritprajak P, Charoenpat P, Pitaksajjakul P, Ramasoota P, Wanichwecharungruang S. Oxidized Carbon Black: Preparation, Characterization and Application in Antibody Delivery across Cell Membrane. Sci Rep. 1 December 2018;8(1):2489. SCOPUS
- Nguyen TNY, Padungros P, Wongsrisupphakul P, Sa-Ard-Iam N, Mahanonda R, Matangkasombut O, Choo MK, Ritprajak P. Cell wall mannan of Candida krusei mediates dendritic cell apoptosis and orchestrates Th17 polarization via TLR-2/MyD88-dependent pathway. Sci Rep. 20 November 2018;8(1):17123. SCOPUS
- Taratummarat S, Sangphech N, Vu CTB, Palaga T, Ondee T, Surawut S, Sereemaspun A, Ritprajak P, Leelahavanichkul A. Gold nanoparticles attenuates bacterial sepsis in cecal ligation and puncture mouse model through the induction of M2 macrophage polarization. BMC Microbiol. August 2018;18(1):85. doi: 10.1186/s12866-018-1227-3. SCOPUS
- Thanyasrisung P, Vittayaprasit A, Matangkasombut O, Sugai M, Na Nongkai P, Saipia S, Hoven, V.P. Separation and detection of mutans streptococci by using magnetic nanoparticles stabilized with a cell wall binding domain-conjugated polymer. Analytical Methods. July 2018;10(27):3332-3339. SCOPUS
- Saengruengrit C, Ritprajak P, Wanichwecharungruang S, Sharma A, Salvan G, Zahn DRT, Insin N. The combined magnetic field and iron oxide-PLGA composite particles: Effective protein antigen delivery and immune stimulation in dendritic cells. J Colloid Interface Sci. 15 June 2018;520: 101-111. SCOPUS
- Irwandi RA, Khonsuphap P, Limlawan P, Vacharaksa A. miR-302a-3p regulates RANKL expression in human mandibular osteoblast-like cells. J Cell Biochem. 2018 Jun;119(6):4372-4381 SCOPUS
- Torrungruang K, Ongphiphadhanakul B, Jitpakdeebordin S, Sarujikumjornwatana S. Mediation analysis of systemic inflammation on the association between periodontitis and glycaemic status. J Clin Periodontol. May 2018;45(5):548-556. SCOPUS
- Ajkidkarn P, Ritprajak P, Injumpa W, Porntaveetus T, Insin N. Synthesis, characterization, drug release and transdentinal delivery studies of magnetic nanocubes coated with biodegradable poly(2-(dimethyl amino)ethyl methacrylate). Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. April 2017; 427: 235-240. SCOPUS
- Injumpa W, Ritprajak P, Insin N. Size-dependent cytotoxicity and inflammatory responses of PEGylated silica-iron oxide nanocomposite size series. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. April 2017;427:60-66. SCOPUS
- Khonsuphap P, Pavasant P, Irwandi RA, Leethanakul C, Vacharaksa A. Epithelial Cells Secrete Interferon-γ Which Suppresses Expression of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Ligand in Human Mandibular Osteoblast-Like Cells. J Periodontol. March 2017;88(3): e65-e74. SCOPUS
- Hayakawa M, Hayakawa H, Petrova T, Ritprajak P, Sutavani RV, JiménezAndrade GY, Sano Y, Choo MK, Seavitt J, Venigalla RK, Otsu K, Georgopoulos K, Arthur JS, Park JM. Loss of Functionally Redundant p38 Isoforms in T Cells Enhances Regulatory T Cell Induction. J Biol Chem. 3 February 2017;292(5): 1762-1772. SCOPUS
- Punyanirun K, Yospiboonwong T, Kunapinun T, Thanyasrisung P, Trairatvorakul C. Silver diamine fluoride remineralized artificial incipient caries in permanent teeth after bacterial pH-cycling in-vitro. J Dent. February 2018;69:55-59. SCOPUS
- Tsuruda K, Matangkasombut O, Ohara M, Sugai M. CdtC-induced processing of membrane-bound CdtA is a crucial step in Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans CDT holotoxin formation. Infect Immun. 20 February 2018;86(3): e00731-17. SCOPUS
- Wongpraparatana I, Matangkasombut O, Thanyasrisung P, Panich M. Effect of Vital Tooth Bleaching on Surface Roughness and Streptococcal Biofilm Formation on Direct Tooth-Colored Restorative Materials. Oper Dent. Jan/Feb 2018;43(1):51-59. SCOPUS
- Ampornaramveth RS, Akeatichod N, Lertnukkhid J, Songsang N. Application of D-Amino Acids as Biofilm Dispersing Agent in Dental Unit Waterlines. Int J Dent. 14 January 2018;2018:9413925. SCOPUS
- Huynh NC, Everts V, Pavasant P, Ampornaramveth RS. Interleukin-1β induces human cementoblasts to support osteoclastogenesis. Int J Oral Sci. 13 December 2017;9(12):e5. SCOPUS
- Lertchirakarn V, Aguilar P. Effects of Lipopolysaccharide on the Proliferation and Osteogenic Differentiation of Stem Cells from the Apical Papilla. J Endod. November 2017;43(11):1835-1840. SCOPUS
- Huynh NC, Everts V, Ampornaramveth RS. Histone deacetylases and their roles in mineralized tissue regeneration. Bone Rep. 16 August 2017;7: 33-40. SCOPUS
- Khonsuphap P, Pavasant P, Irwandi RA, Leethanakul C, Vacharaksa A. Epithelial Cells Secrete Interferon-γ Which Suppresses Expression of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Ligand in Human Mandibular Osteoblast-Like Cells. J Periodontol. March 2017;88(3): e65-e74. SCOPUS
- Saruttichart T, Chantarawaratit PO, Leevailoj C, Thanyasrisung P, Pitiphat W, Matangkasombut O. Effectiveness of a motionless ultrasonic toothbrush in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Angle Orthod. March 2017;87(2):279-285. SCOPUS
- Huynh NC, Everts V, Nifuji A, Pavasant P, Ampornaramveth RS. Histone deacetylase inhibition enhances in-vivo bone regeneration induced by human periodontal ligament cells. Bone. 1 February 2017;95:76–84. SCOPUS
- Nedumpun T, Wongyanin P, Sirisereewan C, Ritprajak P, Palaga T, Thanawongnuwech R, Suradhat S. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist: an early immunomodulatory cytokine induced by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. J Gen Virol. January 2017;98(1):77-88. SCOPUS
- Nedumpun T, Ritprajak P, Suradhat S. Generation of potent porcine monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MoDCs) by modified culture protocol. Vet Immunol Immunopathol. December 2016;182:63-68. SCOPUS
- Chantarangsu S, Sura T, Mongkornkarn S, Donsakul K, Torrungruang K. Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphism and Smoking in the Risk of Chronic Periodontitis. J Periodontol. November 2016;87(11):1343-1351. SCOPUS
- Aguilar P, Lertchirakarn V. Comparison of stem cell behaviors between indigenous high and low-CD24 percentage expressing cells of stem cells from apical papilla (SCAPs). Tissue Cell. October 2016;48(5):397-406. SCOPUS
- Huynh NC, Everts V, Leethanakul C, Pavasant P, Ampornaramveth RS. Rinsing with Saline Promotes Human Gingival Fibroblast Wound Healing In Vitro. PLoS One. 21 July 2016;11(7):e0159843. SCOPUS
- Huynh NCN, Everts V, Pavasant P and Ampornaramveth RS. Inhibition of Histone Deacetylases Enhances the Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Cells. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. 1 June 2016;117(6):1384–1395. SCOPUS
- Yaembut N, Ampornaramveth RS, Pisarnturakit PP, Subbalekha K. Dental Student Hand Hygiene Decreased with Increased Clinical Experience. Journal of Surgical Education. May/June 2016;73(3):400-408. SCOPUS
- Manokawinchoke J, Ritprajak P, Osathanon T, Pavasant P. Estradiol induces osteoprotegerin expression by human dental pulp cells. Odontology. January 2016;104(1):10-18. SCOPUS
- Vacharaksa A, Suvansopee P, Opaswanich N, Sukarawan W. PCR detection of Scardovia wiggsiae in combination with Streptococcus mutans for early childhood caries-risk prediction. Eur J Oral Sci. October 2015;123(5):312-318. SCOPUS
- Torrungruang K, Jitpakdeebordin S, Charatkulangkun O, Gleebbua Y. Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Treponema denticola / Prevotella intermedia Co-Infection Are Associated with Severe Periodontitis in a Thai Population. PLoS One. 27 August 2015;10(8):e0136646. SCOPUS
- Kattapong S, Subbalekha K, Shinheng W, Ampornaramveth R. Study of the reduction of airborne bacteria and fungi in oral surgery clinic after spraying with chemical disinfectants. CU Dent J. May-August 2015;38(2):117-128. TCI 1
- Louwakul P, Lertchirakarn V. Response of inflamed pulps of rat molars after capping with pulp-capping material containing fluocinolone acetonide. J Endod. April 2015;41(4):508-12. SCOPUS
- Vacharaksa A, Kuptanon M, Sripitiroj R, Serichetaphongse P. Periimplant bacteria associated with different transmucosal designs or smoking habits. Implant Dent. April 2015;24(2):166-73. SCOPUS
- Patumraj K, Manpibool C, Juengprasitporn C, Shinheng W, and Ampornaramveth R. In Vitro Efficacy of Disinfectants Used in Dental Clinic. J Dent Assoc Thai. January – March 2015;65(1):34-42. TCI 1
Review Article
- Irwandi RA, Vacharaksa A. The role of microRNA in periodontal tissue: A review of the literature. Arch Oral Biol. December 2016;72:66-74. SCOPUS
- Ritprajak P, Azuma M. Intrinsic and extrinsic control of expression of the immunoregulatory molecule PD-L1 in epithelial cells and squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Oncol. March 2015;51(3):221-8. SCOPUS
Contact
Department of Microbiology
Faculty of Dentistry
Chulalongkorn University
3rd floor, Preclinic Building (Dent 14 Building)
34 Henri-Dunant Road,
Wangmai, Patumwan,
Bangkok, 10330,
Thailand