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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: (M.R.) Jisnuson SVASTI
Born: 25 September 1947; Bangkok, Thailand.
Marital Status: Married (8/8/68) to (M.R.) Phromchatra
Daughters: Sasibha (17/4/75), Chandrabha (20/5/78)

Positions:

  • 1990-present Head, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Don Muang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
  • 2012-present Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.


Contact Details:


Education: Educated in England (1954-1972)

  • 1957-1960 Cheam School, Headley, Nr. Newbury, Berkshire.
  • 1960-1965 Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire.
  • 1965-1972 Trinity College, Cambridge University.


Degrees:

  • 1968 B.A.(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry), Cambridge University, United Kingdom.
  • 1972 M.A., Natural Sciences, Cambridge University, U.K.
  • 1972 Ph.D, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge University, U.K. Thesis title: Sequence Studies on Mouse Immunoglobulins Supervisor: Dr. Cesar Milstein, F.R.S. (Nobel laureate)


Previous Experience:

  • 1972-1975 Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.
  • 1975-1978 Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University.
  • 1976-1977 Senior Research Associate, Department of Human Bio¬logical Chemistry and Genetics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550, U.S.A.
  • 1979-1982 Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
  • 1982-2012 Professor of Biochemistry, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
  • 1980-1984 Chairman, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
  • 1996-1997 Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
  • 1997-1999 Vice-President for International Relations, Mahidol University
  • 2001-2012 Head, Center for Excellence in Protein Structure and Function, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
  • 2005-2007 Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University


Research Activities

  • General interests: Protein structure and function, enzymology.
  • Past experience: Plasma proteins; Proteins unique to the male reproductive system; Abnormal hemoglobins.
  • Present interests; Inborn errors of metabolism; Protein changes in cancer; anti-cancer agents from natural products; Glycosidase enzymes and glycosides.


Professional Societies

  • 1972-present Member, Science Society of Thailand
  • 1981-present Member, Biochemical Society, U.K.
  • 1986-present Member, Physics Society, Thailand
  • 1991-present Member, Chemical Society, Thailand
  • 1992-present Member, Thai Biotechnology Society
  • 1995-2005 Member, Japanese Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology & Agrochemistry
  • 1997-present Member, Protein Society, U.S.A.
  • 2001-present Member, Society for Glycobiology, U.S.A.


International Activities

  • 1979-1981 Coordinating Committee, Asian Network of Biological Science
  • 1980-1986 Treasurer, Federation of Asian & Oceanian Biochemists
  • 1989-1990 President-Elect, Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists
  • 1990-1992 President, Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists (FAOB)
  • 1993-1994 Past President, Federation of Asian and Oceanian Bio¬chemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB)
  • 1994 Chairman, Organising Committee, Eleventh FAOBMB Symposium on Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications, Bangkok, 15-18 November 1994
  • 1996-2002 Member, Committee on Symposia, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB)
  • 1996-2009 Thai Delegate to International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • 1998-present Governing Council, Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network (A-IMBN)
  • 2001-2005 Membership Committee for Biochemistry and Biophysics, The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)
  • 2003-present Editorial Board, Molecules and Cells, Korean Society of Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • 2003-2009 Member, Health Committee, EAGLES (European Action on Global Life Sciences)
  • 2004-present Council Member, Asian and Oceanic Human Proteome Organization
  • 2008-2012 Treasurer, Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASAS)
  • 2008-2011 Management Board, Science Council of Asia (SCA)
  • 2010-present Steering Committee, Asian-Pacific Protein Association (APPA)
  • 2011-present Member, Evaluation Committee, TWAS Biology Prize


Local Activities

  • 1974-84, 1992-93 Editorial Board, Journal of the Science Society of Thailand
  • 1985-1987 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Science Society of Thailand
  • 1985-87, 2000-12 Member, Executive Committee, Science Society of Thailand under the Patronage of His Majesty the King
  • 1994-1998 Executive Committee, Journal of the Science Society of Thailand
  • 1986-1987 Chairman, Biochemical Section, Science Society of Thailand
  • 1988-present Advisory Board, Biochemical Section, Science Society of Thailand
  • 1991-1998 Committee Member, National Research Council of Thailand (Agriculture & Biology Section)
  • 1982-1991 Board of Directors, Chumbot-Pantip Foundation
  • 1984-present Board of Directors, Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Foundation; Deputy Chairman since 2011
  • 1985-present Board of Directors, Memorial Foundation for H.M. King Rama VII-Queen Rambhai Barni
  • 1990-present Board of Trustees, Cambridge-Thai Foundation
  • 2001-2008 Editor-in-Chief, ScienceAsia, Journal of the Science Society of Thailand
  • 2002-present Committee Member, National Research Council of Thailand (Chemical Sciences & Pharmacy Section)
  • 2002-present Honorary Jury, UNESCO-L’Oreal Women in Science Program, Thailand
  • 2004-present Co-founder and President, Protein Society of Thailand
  • 2004-present University Council, Huachiew Chalermphrakiet University, Bangkok
  • 2005-2007 University Council, Mahidol University, Bangkok
  • 2008-2011 President, Science Society of Thailand under the Patronage of His Majesty the King
  • 2008-2011 Board of Directors, National Science Museum, Thailand
  • 2008-present Committee, The Promotion of Academic Olympiads and Development of Science Education Foundation (POSN) under the Patronage of H.R.H. Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra
  • 2008-present Board of Directors, Synchrotron Light Research Institute, Thailand
  • 2009-present Founding Chairman, Marsi Foundation
  • 2009-present University Council, Christian University, Thailand
  • 2009-2012 Committee Member, Council for the Science and Technology Profession
  • 2011-present Committee Member, Mom Chao Vudhividhu Foundation
  • 2012-present Chairman, Education Committee, Thai Toray Science Foundation


Fellowships

  • 1968-1971 Coutts-Trotter Research Studentship, Trinity College, Cambridge
  • 1972 Travel Fellowship, First International Symposium on Immunology, Gausdal, Norway
  • 1974 Travel Fellowship, Third International Conference on Isozymes, New Haven, U.S.A.
  • 1976 IUB Travel Fellowship, 10th International Congress of Biochemistry, Hamburg, Germany


Local Awards, Honours and Decorations

  • 1982 Mahidol University Prize for Excellence in Research: “Chromatin Structure and Nucleic Basic Proteins in Mammalian Male Germ Cells” (with Nongnuj Tanphaichitr and Prasert Sobhon)
  • 1997 Founding Member, Thailand Academy of Science and Technology (TAST)
  • 1998 Outstanding Researcher Award, Ministry of University Affairs
  • 2001 Senior Research Fellow, Thailand Research Fund
  • 2002 Outstanding Scientist of Thailand Award, Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King
  • 2003 Outstanding Researcher, Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy section, National Research Council of Thailand
  • 2003 Outstanding Lecturer, Faculty Club, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
  • 2004 Exemplary Lecturer, Faculty Club, Mahidol University
  • 2005 Outstanding Lecturer Award from the Council of the University Faculty Senates of Thailand
  • 2009 Sood Sangvichien Lecture and Gold Medal Award
  • 2010 Mahidol University International Publications Award, 2007


International Honours

  • 1994 Honorary Member, Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists, Inc. (FAOBMB)
  • 1995 Honorary Member, Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • 1996 Elected Fellow, Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)
  • 1998 Member, Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network
  • 2012 A-IMBN Distinguished Lecture at the 14th Asia-Pacific International Molecular Biology Network Conference


Royal Decorations

  • 1987 Knight Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
  • 1990 Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
  • 1993 Knight Grand Cordon (special class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
  • 1998 Knight Grand Cordon (special class) the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
  • 2005 Dushdi Mala Medal


Summary of Publications

  • 139 Research Articles in International Journals
  • 28 Academic Articles (e.g. science education & editorials) in International Journals
  • 33 Articles in Proceedings of International Conferences
  • 13 Articles in Thai or Thai Journals
  • 5 Textbooks & Manuals (co-authored)


Selected Publications
A. Research Articles in International Journals

  1. Svasti, J. and Milstein, C. (1970) Variability of Interchain Binding of Immunoglobulins: interchain bridges of mouse IgG1. Nature (Lond.) 228, 933-935.
  2. Svasti, J. and Milstein, C. (1972) The Disulphide Bridges of a Mouse Immunoglobulin G1 Protein. Biochem. J. 126, 837-850.
  3. Svasti, J. and Milstein, C. (1972) The Complete Amino Acid Sequence of a Mouse Kappa Light Chain. Biochem. J. 128, 427-444.
  4. Svasti, J. and Milstein, C. (1972) The Parallel Nature of the Interchain Disulphide Bonds of Immunoglobulins: studies on a mouse IgG1 myeloma protein. Europ. J. Biochem. 31, 405-422.
  5. Adetugbo, K., Poskus, E., Svasti, J., and Milstein, C. (1975) Mouse Immunoglobulin Subclasses: cyanogen bromide fragments and partial sequence of a gamma 1 chain. Europ. J. Biochem. 56, 503-519.
  6. Svasti, M.R. J. and Viriyachai, S. (1975) The Purification of Lactate Dehydrogenase Isozymes LDH-A4, LDH-B4 and LDH-C4 from Human Tissues. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 1, 57-71.
  7. Pongsawasdi, P. and Svasti, J. (1976) The Heterogeneity of the Protamines from Human Spermatozoa. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 434, 462- 473.
  8. Svasti, M.R. J., Prawatmuang, P., Vajanamarhutue, C., Kadjaphai, A., Wangthammang, S. and Talupphet, N. (1976) The Presence of Two IgG Subclasses in Waterbuffalo Immunoglobulins. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 2, 56-66.
  9. Svasti, J. (1977) An Addition at the C-terminus of Water-Buffalo Immunoglobulin Lambda Chains. Biochem. J. 161, 185-187.
  10. Svasti, J. and Bowman, B.H. (1978) Human Group-Specific Component: changes in electrophoretic mobility resulting from vitamin D-binding and from neuraminidase digestion. J. Biol. Chem. 252, 4188-4194.
  11. Svasti, J. and Talupphet, N. (1979) Improvement in the Resolution of Human Sperm Protamines by Use of Iodoacetamide as Labelling Agent. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 577, 221-225.
  12. Svasti, J., Kurosky, A., Bennett, A. and Bowman, B.H. (1979) Molecular Basis for the Three Major Forms of Human Serum Vitamin D Binding Protein (Group-Specific Component). Biochemistry 18, 1161- 1167.
  13. Toowicharanont P. and Svasti, J. (1980) A Logical Approach to the Isolation of Lactate Dehydrogenase Isozyme X from Human Testes: a general rationale for the isolation of homotetra¬meric LDH isozymes. Experientia 36, 37-38.
  14. Surarit, R. and Svasti, J. (1980) Effect of Ligand Binding on the Conformation of Human Plasma Vitamin D Binding Protein (Group-Specific Component). Biochem. J. 191, 404-410.
  15. Surinrat, P., Svasti, J. and Surarit, R. (1981) Improved Purification and Fluorescence Changes upon Activation of Human Seminal Plasma Acidic Protease. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 659, 38-47.
  16. Anguravirutt, S. and Svasti, J. (1981) A New Procedure for the Purification of Rat Testis-Specific Histone TH2B Involving Affinity Related Chromatography. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 210, 412-416.
  17. Wattanaseree, J. and Svasti, J. (1983) Human Testis-Specific Histone TH2B: Fractionation and Peptide Mapping. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 225, 892-897.
  18. Wattanaseree, J., Svasti, J., Bubpaniroj, P. and Mitranond, V. (1984) Effect of Vitamin A Deficiency on the Testis-Specific Basic Proteins of the Rat. J. Biochem. (Tokyo) 95, 179-186.
  19. Reid, W.A., Vongsorasak, L., Svasti, J., Valler, M.J. and Kay, J. (1984) Identification of the Acid Proteinase in Human Seminal Fluid as a Gastricsin Originating in the Prostate. Cell Tiss. Res. 236, 597- 600.
  20. Yongvanich, T. and Svasti, J. (1984) Structural Differences between Somatic H2B and Testis- Specific TH2B Histones of the Rat. Experientia 40, 845-846.
  21. Tanphaichitr, J., Svasti, J. and Sobhon, P. (1984) Molecular Mechanism of the Antifertility Effects of Gossypol: a review. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 10, 197-206.
  22. Reid, W.A., Liddle, C.N., Svasti, J. and Kay, J. (1985) Gastricsin in the Benign and Malignant Prostate. J. Clin. Pathol. 38, 639-643.
  23. Vongsorasak, L. and Svasti, J. (1985) Inhibition of Liquefaction and Protein Degradation of Human Semen by Gossypol. Int. J. Androl. 8, 472-486.
  24. Vongsorasak, L. and Svasti, J. (1986) Gossypol Prevents Activation of Purified Proenzyme of Human Seminal Plasma Acidic Proteinase. Biochim. Biophys. Acta. 883, 271-276.
  25. Boontrakulpoontawee, P., Svasti, J., Fucharoen, S. and Winichagoon, P. (1987) Identification of Hb Lepore-Washington-Boston in Association with HbE in a Thai Female. Hemoglobin 11, 309- 316.
  26. Yongsuwan, S., Svasti, J. and Fucharoen, S. (1987) Decreased Heat Stability Found in Hemoglo¬bin Queens. Hemoglobin 11, 567-570.
  27. Svasti, J., Surarit, R., Srisomsap, C., Pravatmuang, P., Wasi, P., Fucharoen, S., Blouquit, Y., Galacteros, F., and Rosa, J. (1993) Identification of Hb Anantharaj [∝11(A9)Lys→Glu] as Hb J- Wenchang-Wuming [∝11(A9)Lys→Gln]. Hemoglobin 17, 453-455.
  28. Siriboon, W., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P. Fucharoen, S., and Svasti, J. (1993) Identification of Hb C [β6(A3)Glu→Lys] in a Thai Male. Hemoglobin 17, 419-426.
  29. Svasti, J., Boontrakulpoontawee, P., Yongsuwan, S., Sarikaputi, M., Siriboon, W., Srisomsap, C., Fucharoen, S., Winichagoon, P., Pravatmuang, P., and Surarit, R. (1994) Structural Analysis of Proteins in Thailand: Identification of abnormal hemoglobins. Pure & Appl. Chem. 66, 105-110.
  30. Suginta W. and Svasti, M.R.J. (1995) Purification and Properties of β-Galactosidase from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. var. altissima. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand. 21, 183-186.
  31. Sermsuvityawong, K., Svasti, M.R.J., Sawangareetrakul, P., Kisamanonta, P. and Chulavatnatol, M. (1995) Aggregation of Cassava Linamarase. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand. 21, 283-292.
  32. Surarit, R., Svasti, M.R.J., Srisomsap, C., Suginta, W., Khunyoshyeng, S., Nilwarangkoon, S., Harnsakul, P., and Benjavongkulchai, E. (1995) Screening of Glycohydrolase Enzymes in Thai Plant Seeds for Potential Use in Oligosaccharide Synthesis. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand. 21, 293-303.
  33. Srisomsap, C., Svasti, J., Surarit, R., Champattanachai, V., Boonpuan, K., Sawangareetrakul, P., Subhasitanont, P. and Chokchaichamnankit, D. (1996) Isolation and Characterization of an Enzyme with β-D-Glucosidase/β-D-Fucosidase Activities from Dalbergia cochinchinensis Pierre. J. Biochem. 119, 585-590.
  34. Benjavongkulchai, E., Surarit, R., Bucke, C. and Svasti, J. (1996) Synthesis of Oligosaccharides by Dextransucrase from a Local Strain of Streptococcus mutans. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 22, 105-110.
  35. Surarit, R., Matsui, H., Chiba, S., Svasti, J. and Srisomsap, C. (1996) Chemical Modification of β-Glucosidase/β-Fucosidase from Dalbergia cochinchinensis Pierre by Conduritol B Epoxide. Biosci. Biotech. Biochem. 60, 1265-1268.
  36. Surarit, R., Matsui, H., Chiba, S., Svasti, J. and Srisomsap, C. (1997) Evidence for the Presence of a Single Active Site in β-D-Fucosidase/β-D-Glucosidase from Dalbergia cochinchinensis Seeds. Biosci. Biotech. Biochem. 61, 93-95.
  37. Wongwithoonyaporn, P., Bucke, C., and Svasti, J. (1998) Separation and Specificity Study of ∝-Mannosidases from Vigna umbellata. Biosci. Biotech. Biochem. 62, 613-621.
  38. Itchayanan, D., Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C.,Winichagoon, P., and Fucharoen, S. (1999) Hb G-Coushatta [β22(B4)Glu→Ala] in Thailand. Hemoglobin 23, 69-72.
  39. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Techasakul, S. and Surarit, R. (1999) Dalcochinin-8'-O-β-D-Glucoside and its β-Glucosidase Enzyme from Dalbergia cochinchinensis. Phytochem. 50, 739-743.
  40. Itchayanan, D., Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P., and Fucharoen, S. (1999) Identification of Hb J Buda [∝61(E10)Lys→Asn] in a Thai Female. Hemoglobin 23, 183-186.
  41. Srisomsap, C., Subhasitanont, C., Techasakul, S., Surarit, R., and Svasti, J. (1999) Synthesis of Homo and Hetero-Oligosaccharides by Thai Rosewood β-Glucosidase. Biotechnol. Letts. 21, 947-951.
  42. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Itchayan, D., Limwuttiwong, A., Siriboon, W., Winichagoon, P. and Fucharoen, S. (1999) Recent Studies on the Abnormal Hemoglobins Found in Thailand. J. Chem. Soc. Pak. 21, 281-288.
  43. Yodsowan, B., Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P., and Fucharoen, S. (2000) Hb Siam [∝15(A13)Gly→Arg] is a GGT→CGT Mutation in the ∝1-Gene. Hemoglobin 24, 71-74.
  44. Lirdprapamongkol, K. and Svasti, J. (2000) Alkyl Glucoside Synthesis using Thai Rosewood β-Glucosidase. Biotechnology Letters. 22, 1889-1994
  45. Cairns, J.R.K., Champattanachai, V., Srisomsap, C., Wittman-Liebold, B., Thiede, B., and Svasti, J. (2000) Sequence and recombinant expression of Thai Rosewood β-glucosidase/β-fucosidase, a glycosylated family 1 glycosyl hydrolase. J. Biochem. 128, 999 –1008.
  46. Imai, K., Tientadakul, P., Opartkiattikul, N., Luenee, P., Winichagoon, P., Svasti. J. and Fucharoen, S. (2001) Detection of Haemoglobin Variants and Inference of Their Functional Properties by Complete Oxygen Dissociation Curve Measurements. Brit. J. Haematol. 112, 483-7.
  47. Svasti, S., Yodsowon, B., Sriphanich, R., Winichagoon, P., Boonkhan, P., Suwanban, T., Sawangareetrakul, P., Srisomsap, C., Ketudat-Cairns, J.R., Svasti, J. and Fucharoen, S. (2001) Association of Hb Hope [β136(H14)Gly→Asp] and Hb H Disease. Hemoglobin 25, 429-435.
  48. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Wasant, P., Pangkanon, S., Tiensuwan, M., Boonpuan, K., Sawangareetrakul, P. and Liammongkolkul, S. (2001) Normal Plasma Free Amino Acid Levels in Thai Children. J. Med. Assoc. Thailand. 84, 1558-1568.
  49. Arthan, D., Svasti, J., Kittakoop, P., Pittayakhachonwut, D., Tanticharoen, M., and Thebtaranonth, Y. (2002) Antiviral isoflavonoid sulfate and steroidal glycosides from the fruits of Solanum torvum. Phytochemistry 59, 459-463.
  50. Turbpaiboon, C., Svasti, S., Sawangareetakul, P., Winichagoon, P., Srisomsap, C., Siritanaratkul, N., Wilairat, P., and Svasti, J. (2002) Hb Siam [∝l-15(A13)Gly(GGT)→Arg(CGT)] is a typical alpha hemoglobinopathy without alpha thalassemic effect. Hemoglobin 26, 77-81.
  51. Sawangareetrakul, P., Svasti, S., Yodsowon, B., Winichagoon, P., Srisomsap, C., Svasti, J., and Fucharoen, S. (2002) Double Heterozygosity for Hb Pyrgos[β83(EF7)Gly→Asp] and Hb E [β26(B8)Glu→Lys] Found in Association with ∝-Thalassemia. Hemoglobin 26, 191-196.
  52. Srisomsap, C., Subhasitanont, P., Otto, A., Mueller, E.-C., Punyarit, P. Wittmann-Liebold, B. and Svasti, J. (2002) Detection of Cathepsin B Up-Regulation in Neoplastic Thyroid Tissues by Proteomic Analysis. Proteomics 2, 706-712.
  53. Ngiwsara, L., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P., Fucharoen, S. and Svasti, J. (2003) Hb Kodaira II [β146(HC3)His→Gln] Detected In Thailand. Hemoglobin 27, 37-39.
  54. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Mahidol, C., Thongnest, S., Prawat, H., Ruchirawat, S., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Punyarit, P., and Svasti, J. (2003) Anti-metastatic Effects of Aqueous Extract of Helixanthera parasitica. J. Ethnopharmacol. 86, 253-256.
  55. Svasti, J., Phongsak, T., Sarnthima, R. (2003) Transglucosylation of Tertiary Alcohols using Cassava β-Glucosidase. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 305, 470-475.
  56. Champattanachai, V., Cairns, J.R.K., Shotelersuk, V., Keeratichamroen, S., Sawangareetrakul, P., Srisomsap, C., Kaewpaluek, V. and Svasti, J. (2003) Novel mutations in a Thai patient with methylmalonic acidemia. Molec. Genet. Metab. 79, 300-302.
  57. Opassiri, R., Cairns, J.R.K., Akiyama, T., Wara-Aswapati, O., Svasti, J. and Esen, E. (2003) Characterization of a rice β-glucosidase highly expressed in flower and germinating shoot. Plant Science 165, 627-638.
  58. Srisomsap, C., Sawangareetrakul, P., Subhasitanont, P., Panichakul, T., Keeratichamroen, S., Lirdprapamongkol, K., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Sirisinha, S. and Svasti, J. (2004) Proteomic Analysis of Cholangiocarcinoma Cell Line. Proteomics 4, 1135-1144.
  59. Ngiwsara, L., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P., Fucharoen, S. and Svasti, J. (2004) Two Cases of Compound Heterozygosity for Hemoglobin Hekinan [∝(27); Glu-Asp] and ∝-Thalassemia in Thailand. Hemoglobin 28, 145-150.
  60. Opassiri, R., Hua, Y., Wara-Aswapati, O., Akiyama, T., Svasti, J., Esen, A. and Ketudat Cairns, J.R. (2004) β-Glucosidase, exo-β-glucanase and pyridoxine transglucosylase activities of rice BGlu1. Biochem. J. 379, 125-131.
  61. Chaiyen, P., Sucharitakul, J., Svasti, J., Entsch, B., Massey, V. and Ballou, D.P. (2004) Use of 8-Substituted-FAD Analogs to Investigate the Hydroxylation Mechanism of the Flavoprotein 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyridine-5-carboxylic Acid Oxygenase. Biochemistry 43, 3933-3943.
  62. Suginta, W., Songsiriritthigul, C., Prinz, H., Estibeiro, P., Duncan, R.R., Svasti, J. and Fothergill-Gilmore, L.A. (2004) An endochitinase A from Vibrio carchariae: cloning, expression, mass and sequence analyses, and chitin hydrolysis. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 424, 171-180.
  63. Kubota, M., Tsuji, M., Nishimoto, M., Wongchawalit, J., Okuyama, M., Mori, H., Matsui, M., Surarit, R., Svasti, J., Kimura, A. and Chiba, A. (2004) Localization of ∝-Glucosidases in Organs of European Honeybees, Apis mellifera L., and the Origin of of ∝-Glucosidase in Honey. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 68, 2346-2352.
  64. Ngiwsara, L., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P., Fucharoen, S., Sae-Ngow, B., and Svasti, J. (2005) Hb Kurosaki [∝7(A5)Lys-Glu (Aag-Gag)]: an ∝2-Globin Gene Mutation Found In Thailand. Hemoglobin 29(2):155-9.
  65. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Sakurai, H., Kawasaki, N., Choo, M.-K., Saitoh, Y., Aozuka, Y., Singhirunnusorn, P., Ruchirawat, S., Svasti, J. and Saiki, I. (2005) Vanillin Suppresses In vitro Invasion and In vivo Metastasis of Mouse Breast Cancer Cells. Eur. J. Pharm. Sci. 25, 57-65.
  66. Wasant, P., Vatanavichien, N., Srisomsap, C., Sawangareetrakul, P., Liammongkolkul, S. and Svasti, J. (2005) Retrospective Study of Patients with Suspected Inborn Errors of Metabolism at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (1997-2001) J. Med. Assoc. Thai 88, 746-753.
  67. Suginta, W., Vongsuwan, A., Songsiriritthigul, C., Svasti, J., and Prinz, H. (2005) Enzymatic Properties of Chitinase A from Vibrio carchariae and the Active Site Mutants as Revealed by HPLC-Mass Spectrometry. FEBS Journal 272, 3376-3386.
  68. Buranaprapuk, A., Chaivisuthangkura, P., Svasti, J., and Kumar, C. V. (2005) Efficient Photocleavage of Lysozyme by a New Chiral Probe. Letts. Org. Chem. 2(6), 554-558.
  69. Wasant, P., Viprakasit, V., Srisomsap, C., Liammongkolkul, S., Ratanarak, P., Sathienkijakanchai, and Svasti, J. (2005) Argininosuccinate Synthetase Deficiency: Mutation Analysis in 3 Thai patients. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Pub. Health 36(3), 757-61.
  70. Chuankhayan, P., Hua, Y., Svasti, J., Sakdarat, S., Sullivan, P.A. and Cairns, J.R.K. (2005) Purification of an Isoflavonoid 7-O-β-apiosyl-glucoside β-glycosidase and its substrates from Dalbergia nigrescens Kurz. Phytochemistry. 66(16), 1880-1889.
  71. Hommalai, G., Chaiyen, P., and Svasti, J. (2005) Studies on the Transglucosylation Reactions of Cassava and Thai Rosewood β-Glucosidases using 2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-glycosyl Enzyme Intermediates. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 442 (1), 11-20.
  72. Cairns, J.R.K., Keeratichamroen, S., Sukcharoen, S., Champattanachai, V., Ngiwsara, L., Lirdprapamongkol, K., Liammongkolkul, S., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Wasant, P., and Svasti, J. (2005) The Molecular Basis Of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I In Two Thai Patients. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Pub. Health 36 (5): 1308-12.
  73. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Subhasitanont, P., Keeratichamroen, S., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Ngiwsara, L., Chimnoi, N., Pisutjaroenpong, S., Techasakul, S., and Chen, S.T. (2005) Proteomic Profiling of Cholangiocarcinoma Cell Line Treated with Pomiferin from Derris malaccensis. Proteomics 5, 4504-9.
  74. Mahakhan, P., Chobvijuk, C., Ngmjarearnwong, M., Trakulnalermsai, S., Bucke, C., Svasti, J., Kanlayakrit, W. and Chitradon, L. (2005) Molecular Hydrogen Production by a Thermotolerant Rubrivivax Gelatinosus Using Raw Cassava Starch as an Electron Donor. ScienceAsia 31 (4), 415-24.
  75. Arthan, D., Kittakoop, P., Esen, A., and Svasti, J. (2006) Furostanol Glycoside 26-O-β-Glucosidase from the Leaves of Solanum torvum. Phytochemistry, 67 (1), 27-33.
  76. Jintaridth, P., Srisomsap, C., Vichittumaros, K. Kalpravidh, R.W., Winichagoon, P. Fucharoen, S., Svasti, M.R.J. and Kasinrerk, W. (2006) Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies Specific for the Gamma (γ) Chain of Human Hemoglobin for Diagnosis of Thalassemia. Int. J. Hematol. 83, 408-414.
  77. Thammasirirak, S., Ponkham, P., Preecharram, S., Khanchanuan, R., Phonyothee, P., Daduang, S., Srisomsap, C., Araki, T. and Svasti, J. (2006) Purification, characterization and comparison of reptile lysozymes. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part C. 143, 209-217.
  78. Toonkool, P. Metheenukul, P., Sujiwattanarat, P., Paiboon, P., Tongtubtim, N., Ketudat-Cairns, M., Ketudat-Cairns, J. and Svasti, J. (2006) Expression and purification of dalcochinase, a β-glucosidase from Dalbergia cochinchinensis Pierre, in yeast and bacterial hosts. Protein Exp. Purif. 48, 195-204.
  79. Chuenchor, W., Pengthaisong, S., Yuvaniyama, J., Opassiri, R., Svasti, J. and Cairns, J.R.K. (2006) Purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of rice BGlu1 β-glucosidase with and without an inhibitor, 2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-β-D-glucoside. Acta Crystallog. F. 62, 798-801.
  80. Boonclarm, D., Sornwatana, T., Arthan, D., Kongsaeree, P. and Svasti, J. (2006) A β-glucosidase catalyzing specific hydrolysis of an iridoid β-glucoside from Plumeria obtusa flowers. Arch. Biochim. Biophys. Sinica 38, 563-570.
  81. Wattanasirichaigoon, D., Svasti, J., Cairns, J.R.K., Tangnararatchakit, K., Visudtibhan, A., Keeratichamroen, S., Ngiwsara, L., Khowsathit, P., Onkoksoong, T., Lekskul, A., Mongkolsiri, D., Jariengprasert. C., Thawil, C., and Ruencharoen, S. (2006) Clinical and molecular characterization of an extended family with Fabry disease. J. Med. Assoc. Thailand 89 (9): 1528-1535.
  82. Wongchawalit, J., Yamamoto, T., Nakai, H., Kim, Y.M., Sato, N., Nishimoto, M., Okuyama, M., Mori, H., Saji, O., Chanchao, C., Wongsiri, S., Surarit, R., Svasti, J., Chiba, S., and Kimura. A. (2006) Purification and Characterization of alpha-Glucosidase I from Japanese Honeybee (Apis cerana japonica) and Molecular Cloning of Its cDNA. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 70, 2889-2898.
  83. Subhasitanont, P., Srisomsap, C., Punyarit, P., and Svasti, J. (2006) Proteomic Studies of Galectin-3 Expression in Human Thyroid Diseases by Immunodetection. Cancer Genomics and Proteomics 3, 389-394.
  84. Sangvanich, P., Kaeothip, S., Srisomsap, C., Thiptara, P., Petsom, A., Boonmee, A., Svasti, J. (2007) Hemagglutinating activity of Curcuma plants. Fitoterapia 78, 29-31.
  85. Srisomsap, C., Subhasitanont, P., Sawangareetrakul, P., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Ngiwsara, L., Chiablaem, K., and Svasti, J. (2007) Comparison of Membrane-Associated Proteins in Human Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell lines. Proteomics: Clinical Applications 1, 89-106.
  86. Chuankhayan, P., Rimlumduan, T., Svasti, J. and Cairns, J.R.K. (2007) Hydrolysis of Soybean Isoflavonoid Glycosides by Dalbergia β-Glucosidases. J. Agr. Food Chem. 55, 2407-2412.
  87. Keeratichamroen, S., Cairns, J.R.K., Sawangareetrakul, P., Liammongkolkul, S., Champattanachai, V., Srisomsap, C., Kamolsilp, M., Wasant, P., and Svasti, J. (2007) Novel mutations found in two genes of Thai patients with isolated methylmalonic acidemia. Biochem. Genet. 45, 421-430.
  88. Thammasirirak, S., Preecharram, S., Ponkham, P., Daduang, S., Araki, T., and Svasti, J. (2007) New variant of quail egg white lysozyme identified by peptide mapping. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. B. 147, 214-314.
  89. Suginta, W., Kobdej, A., Opassiri, R., Svasti, J., and Songsiriritthigul, C. (2007) Roles of the active-site aromatic residues on substrate hydrolysis of Vibrio carchariae chitinase A. Biochim. Biophys. Acta. 1770, 1151-1160.
  90. Hommalai, G., Withers, S.G., Chuenchor, W., Cairns, J.R.K and Svasti, J. (2007) Enzymatic synthesis of cello-oligosaccharides by rice BGlu1 β-glucosidase glycosynthase mutants. Glycobiology 17, 744-753.
  91. Sucharitakul, J., Phongsak, T., Entsch, B., Svasti, J., Chaiyen, P., and Ballou, D.P. (2007) Kinetics of a Two-Component p-Hydroxyphenylacetate Hydroxylase Explain How Reduced Flavin Is Transferred from the Reductase to the Oxygenase. Biochemistry 46, 8611-8623.
  92. Suwannarat, P., Keeratichamroen, S., Wattanasirichaigoon, D., Ngiwsara, L., Ketudat Cairns, J. R., Svasti, J., Visudtibhan, A., and Pangkanon, S. (2007) Molecular characterization of type 3 (neuronopathic) Gaucher disease in Thai patients. Blood Cells, Molecules & Diseases. 39(3):348-52.
  93. Nishimoto M., Mori, H., Moteki, T., Takamura, Y., Iwai, G., Miyaguchi, Y., Okuyama, M., Wongchawalit, J., Surarit, R., Svasti, J., Kimura, A., Chiba, S. (2007) Molecular Cloning of cDNAs and Genes for Three alpha-Glucosidases from European Honeybees, Apis mellifera L., and Heterologous Production of Recombinant Enzymes in Pichia pastoris. Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem. 71, 1703-1716.
  94. Suadee, C., Nijvipakul, S., Svasti, J., Entsch, B., Ballou, D.P., and Chaiyen, P. (2007) Luciferase from Vibrio campbellii is more thermostable and binds reduced FMN better than its homologues. J. Biochem.(Tokyo) 142(4):539-52.
  95. Chuankhayan, P., Rimlumduan, T., Tantanuch, W., Mothong, N., Kongsaeree, P.T., Metheenukul, P., Svasti, J., Jensen, O.N. and Cairns, J.R.K. (2007) Functional and Structural Differences Between Isoflavonoid β-Glycosidase from Dalbergia sp. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 468(2):205-216.
  96. Sawangareetrakul, P., Srisomsap , C., Chokchaichamnankit, D. and Svasti, J. (2008) Galectin-3 Expression in Human Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Cancer Genomics and Proteomics 5: 117-122.
  97. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Kramb, J.-P., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Sila-asna, M., Bunyaratvej, A., Dannhardt, G. and Svasti, J. (2008) Juice of Eclipta prostrata Inhibits Cell Migration in vitro and Exhibits Anti-angiogenic Activity in vivo. In Vivo. 22, 363-368.
  98. Chuenchor, W., Pengthaisong, S., Robinson, R.C., Yuvaniyama, J., Oonanant, W., Bevan, D.R., Esen, A., Chen, C.-J., Opassiri, R., Svasti, J. and Ketudat Cairns, J.R. (2008) Structural Insights into Rice BGlu1 β-Glucosidase Oligosaccharide Hydrolysis and Transglycosylation. J. Mol. Biol. 377, 1200-1215.
  99. Arthan, D., Sithiprom, S., Thima, K., Limmatvatirat, C., Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr, P., and Svasti, J. (2008) Inhibitory effects of Thai plants beta-glycosides on Trichomonas vaginalis. Parasitol Res. 103 (2):443-8.
  100. Keeratichamroen, S. Ketudat Cairns, J.R,, Wattanasirichaigoon, D., Wasant, P., Ngiwsara, L., Suwannarat, P., Pangkanon, S., Tanpaiboon, P., Rujirawat, T.and Svasti, J. (2008) molecular analysis of the iduronate-2-sulfatase gene in Thai Patients with Hunter syndrome. J. Inher.Metab. Dis. Online. DOI 10.1007/s10545-008-0876-z
  101. Buranaprapuk, A., Malaikaew, Y., Svasti, J., Kumar, C.V. (2008) Chiral protein scissors activated by light: recognition and protein photocleavage by a new pyrenyl probe.J Phys Chem B. 112(30):9258-65.
  102. Kitdamrongsont, K., Pothavorn, P., Swangpol, S., Wongniam, S., Atawongsa, K., Svasti, J. and Somana, J. (2008) Anthocyanin Components of Wild Bananas in Thailand. J. Agric. Food Chem. 56 (22), 10853-10857• DOI: 10.1021/jf8018529.
  103. Thaipratum, R., Melis, A., Svasti, J. and Yokthongwattana, K. (2009) Analysis of Non-photochemical Energy Dissipating Processes in Dunaliella salina (Green Algae) Wild Type and zea1, a Mutant Constitutively Accumulating Zeaxanthin. J. Plant Res. 122:465-476. DOI 10.1007/s10265-009-0229-5.
  104. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Kramb, J.-P., Suthiphongchai, T., Surarit, R., Srisomsap, C., Dannhardt, G., and Svasti, J. (2009) Vanillin Suppresses Metastatic Potential of Human Cancer Cells Through PI3K Inhibition, And Decreases Angiogenesis In Vivo. J. Agric. Food Chem. 57 (8), 3055-3063• DOI: 10.1021/jf803366f.
  105. Chokchaichamnankit, D., Subhasitanont, P., Paricharttanakul, N. M., Sangvanich, P., Svasti, J. and Srisomsap C. (2009) Proteomic Alterations During Dormant Period of Curcuma longa Rhizomes. J. Proteomics & Bioinformatics 02:380-87.
  106. Arunchaipong, K., Sattayasai, N., Sattayasai, J., and Svasti, J. (2009) A Biotin-Coupled Bifunctional Enzyme, Exhibiting Both Glutamine Synthetase Activity and Glutamate Decarboxylase Activity. Current Eye Res 34(10):809-18.
  107. Sarnthima, R., Khammuang, S., Svasti, J. (2009) Extracellular Ligninolytic Enzymes by Lentinus polychrous Lev. under Solid-State Fermentation of Potential Agro-industrial Wastes and Their Effectiveness in Decolorizing Indigo Carmine. Biotechnol. Bioprocess Eng. 14: 513-522. DOI 10.1007/s12257-008-0262-6.
  108. Rubporn, A., Srisomsap, C., Subhasitanont, P., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Chiablaem, K., Svasti, J., and Sangvanich, P. (2009) Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Lung Cancer Cell Line and Lung Fibroblast Cell Line. Cancer Genomics Proteomics 6(4):229-37.
  109. Yokthongwattana, K., Sriariyanun, M., Ekaratcharoenchai, P. & Svasti, J. (2010) Characterization of fatty acids and proteins associated with the xanthophyll-enriched membrane fraction isolated from the thylakoid membranes of irradiance-stressed Dunaliella salina. J. Appl. Phycol. 22 (2), pp. 147-155.
  110. Ponkham, P., Daduang, S., Kitimasak, W., Krittanai, C., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Srisomsap, C., Svasti, J., Kawamura, S., Araki, T. and Thammasirirak, S. (2010) Complete amino acid sequence of three reptile lysozymes. Comp Biochem. Physiol. 151(1):75-83.
  111. Srisomsap, C., Sawangareetrakul, P., Subhasitanont, P., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Chiablaem, K., Bhudhisawasdi, V.,Wongkham, S., and Svasti, J. (2010) Proteomic Studies of Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Secretomes. J. Biomed. Biotechnol. doi:10.1155/2010/437143.
  112. Preecharram, S., Jearranaiprepame, P., Daduang, S., Temsiripong, Y., Somdee, T., Fukamiz, T., Svasti, J., Araki, T. and Thammasirirak, S. (2010) Isolation and characterisation of crocosin, an antibacterial compound from crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) plasma. Animal Sci J. 2010; 81(3):393-401.
  113. Wattanasiriwech, S., Wattanasiriwech, D. and Svasti, J. (2010) Production of amorphous silica nanoparticles from rice straw with microbial hydrolysis pretreatment. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 356, 1228-1232.
  114. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Sakurai, H., Suzuki, S., Koizumi, K., Prangsaengtong, O., Viriyaroj, A., Ruchirawat, S., Svasti, J. and Saiki, I. (2010) Vanillin Enhances TRAIL-Induced Apoptosis in Cancer Cells through Inhibition of NF-kappaB Activation. In Vivo. 24: 501-506.
  115. Soisuwan, S. Warisnoicharoen, W., Lirdprapamongkol, K. and Svasti, J. (2010) Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Fucoidan-Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles. Amer. J. Appl. Sci 7: 1038-1042.
  116. Peng L., Kapp, E.A., Fenyö, D., Kwon, M.S., Jiang, P., Wu, S., Jiang, Y., Aguilar, M.I., Ahmed, N., Baker, M.S., Cai, Z., Chen, Y.J., Van Chi, P., Chung, M.C., He, F., Len, A.C., Liao, P.C., Nakamura, K., Ngai, S.M., Paik, Y.K., Pan, T.L., Poon, T.C., Hosseini Salekdeh, G., Simpson, R.J., Sirdeshmukh, R., Srisomsap, C., Svasti, J., Tyan, Y.C., Dreyer, F.S., McLauchlan, D., Rawson, P. and Jordan, T.W. (2010) The Asia Oceania Human Proteome Organisation Membrane Proteomics Initiative: Preparation and characterization of the carbonate-washed membrane standard. Proteomics. 10 (22), 4142-4148.
  117. Sojikul, P., Kongsawadworakul, P., Viboonjun, U., Thaiprasit, J., Intawong, B., Narangajavana, J. and Svasti, M.R.J. (2010) AFLP-based transcript profiling for cassava genome-wide expression analysis in the onset of storage root formation. Physiologia plantarum 140 (2), 189-298.
  118. Kongsaeree, P.T., Ratananikoma, K., Choengpanyaa, K., Tongtubtima,N., Sujiwattanarat, P., Porncharoennopa, C., Onpium, A., and Svasti, J. (2010) Substrate specificity in hydrolysis and transglucosylation by family 1 β-glucosidases from cassava and Thai rosewood. J. Molec. Catal. B. 67 (3-4), 257-265.
  119. Pruksakorn, D., Lirdprapamongkol, K., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Subhasitanont, P., Chiablaem, K., Svasti, J., and Srisomsap, C. (2010) Metabolic alteration of HepG2 in scaffold-based 3D culture: proteomic approach. Proteomics. 10 (21), 3896-3904.
  120. Pothavorn, P., Kitdamrongsont, K., Swangpol, S., Wongniam, S., Atawongsa, K., Svasti, J., Somana, J. (2010) Sap phytochemical compositions of some bananas in Thailand. J. Agric. Food Chem. 58 (15), 8782-8787.
  121. Banjerdpongchai, R., Kongtawelert, P., Khantamat, O., Srisomsap, C., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Subhasitanont, P. and Svasti, J. (2010) Mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum stress pathways cooperate in zearalenone-induced apoptosis of human leukemic cells. J. Hematol. & Oncol. 3:50 doi:10.1186/1756-8722-3-50.
  122. Chuenchor, W., Pengthaisong, S., Robinson, R.C., Yuvaniyama, J., Svasti, J. and Ketudat Cairns, J.R. (2011) The structural basis of oligosaccharide binding by rice BGlu1 beta-glucosidase. J. Struct. Biol. 173, 169-179.
  123. Pata, S., Yaraksa, N., Daduang, S., Temsiripong, Y., Svasti, J., Araki, T., Thammasirirak, S. (2011) Characterization of the novel antibacterial peptide Leucrocin from crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) white blood cell extracts. Devel. & Comp. Immunol. 35, 545-553.
  124. Suwannateep, N., Banlunara, W., Wanichwecharungruang, S.P., Chiablaem, K., Lirdprapamongkol, K., Svasti, J. (2011) Mucoadhesive curcumin nanospheres: Biological activity, adhesion to stomach mucosa and release of curcumin into the circulation. J. Controlled Release. 151, 176-182.
  125. Winayanuwattikun, P., Kaewpiboon, C., Piriyakananon, K., Chulalaksananukul, W., Yongvanich, T. and Svasti, J. (2011) Immobilized lipase from potential lipolytic microbes for catalyzing biodiesel production using palm oil as feedstock. African J. Biotechnol. 10(9), 1666-1673.
  126. Malaikaew, P., Svasti, J., Kumar, C.V. and Buranaprapuk, A. (2011) Photocleavage of Avidin by a New Pyrenyl Probe. J. Photochem.Photobiol B. 103, 251-255.
  127. Kanintronkul, Y., Worayuthakarn, R., Thasana, N., Winayanuwattikun, P., Pattanapanyasat, K., Surarit, R. Ruchirawat, S. and Svasti, J. (2011) Overcoming Multidrug Resistance in Human Lung Cancer with Novel Benzo[a]quinolizin-4-ones. Anticancer Research 31(3), 921-927.
  128. Sriiam, S. , Leecharoenkiat, A. , Lithanatudom, P. , Wannatung, T. , Svasti, S., Fucharoen, S., Svasti, J., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Srisomsap, C., Smith, D.R. (2011) Proteomic analysis of Hemoglobin H-Constant Spring (Hb H-CS) erythroblasts. Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases. 48, 77–85.
  129. Pengthaisong, S., Withers, S.G., Kuaprasert, B., Svasti, J., and Cairns, J.R.K. (2012) The role of the oligosaccharide binding cleft of rice BGlu1 in hydrolysis of cellooligosaccharides and in their synthesis by rice BGlu1 glycosynthase. Protein Science 21, 362-372.
  130. Cairns, J.R.K., Pengthaisong, P., Luang, S., Sansenya, S., Tankrathok, A. and Svasti, J. (2012) Protein-carbohydrate Interactions Leading to Hydrolysis and Transglycosylation in Plant Glycoside Hydrolase Family 1 Enzymes. J. Applied Glycoscience 59, 51-62.
  131. Weeraphan, C., Srisomsap, C., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Subhasitanont, P., Hatairaktham, S., Charoensakdi, R., Panichkul, N., Siritanaratkul, N., Fucharoen, S., Svasti, J., and Kalpravidh, R. (2012) Role of Curcuminoids in Ameliorating Oxidative Modification in β-thalassemia/Hb E Plasma Proteome J. Nutr. Biochem. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2012.02.008
  132. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Chiablaem, K., Sila-Asna, M., Surarit, R., Bunyaratvej, A., and Svasti, J. (2012) Exploring stemness gene expression and vasculogenic mimicry capacity in well- and poorly differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 422(3):429-35.
  133. Weeraphan, C., Diskul Na Ayudthaya, P., Chiablaem1, K., Khongmanee, A., Chokchaichamnankit, D., Subhasitanont, P., Svasti, J. and Srisomsap, C. (2012) Effective enrichment of cholangiocarcinoma secretomes using the hollow fiber bioreactor culture system. Talanta. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2012.05.054.
  134. Charoenwattanasatien, R., Cairns, J.R.K., Keeratichamroen, S., Sawangareetrakul, P., Tanpaiboon, P. Wattanasirichaigoon, D., Pangkanoon, S., Svasti, J., and Champattanachai, V. (2012) Decreasing activities and altered protein processing of human iduronate-2-sulfatase mutations demonstrated by expression in COS7 cells. Biochem. Genet. 50: 990-997.
  135. Phongsak, T., Sucharitakul, J., Svasti, J., Ballou, D.P. and Chaiyen, P. (2012) The C-terminal domain of 4-Hydroxyphenylacetate 3-Hydroxylase from Acinetobacter Baumannii is an auto-inhibitory domain. J. Biol. Chem. 287: 26213-26222.
  136. Amornwachirabodee, K., Chiablaem,K., Wacharasindhu, S., Lirdprapamongkol, K., Svasti, J., Vchirawongkwin, V., and Wanichwecharungruang, S.P. (2012) Paclitaxel delivery using carrier made from curcumin derivative: Synergism between carrier and the loaded drug for effective cancer treatment. J. Pharm. Sci. DOI: 10.1002/jps.23263
  137. Sakulterdkiat, T., Srisomsap, C., Udomsangpetch, R., Svasti, J. and Lirdprapamongkol, K. (2012) Curcumin Resistance Induced by Hypoxia in HepG2 Cells is Mediated by Multidrug Resistance-Associated Proteins. Anticancer Research 12: 5337-5342.
  138. Kaewpiboon, C., Lirdprapamongkol, K., Srisomsap, C., Winayanuwattikun, P., Yongvanich, T., Puwaprisirisan, P., Svasti, J. and Assavalapsakul, W. (2012) Studies of the in vitro cytotoxic, antioxidant, lipase inhibitory and antimicrobial activities of selected Thai medicinal plants. (2012) BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 12:217. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-217.
  139. Rodbumrer, P., Arthan, D., Uyen, U., Yuvaniyama, J., Svasti, J., and Wongsaengchantra, P. (2012) Functional expression of a Bombyx mori cocoonase: potential application for silk degumming. Acta Biochim. Biophys. Sinica 44: 974-983.


B. Science Education Articles, Editorials, and Other Articles at International Level

  1. Svasti, J. and Panijpan, B. (1977) SDS-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis: a simple explana¬tion of why it works. J. Chem. Ed. 54, 560-562.
  2. Svasti, J. (1979) What is the Function of LDH Isozymes: doubts concerning validity of aerobic- anaerobic theory. Trends in Biochem. Sci. 4, N133-134.
  3. Svasti, J. (1980) Automated Amino Acid Analysis Comes of Age: but textbooks errors persist. Trends in Biochem. Sci. 5, January, VIII- IX.
  4. Svasti, J. (1980) A Simple Laboratory Experiment in Biochemistry: The activation and inacti¬vation of sulphydryl and aspartate proteases. Biochem. Ed. 8, 11-15.
  5. Svasti, M.R. J. (1981) Tenth Anniversary of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists (FAOB) J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 7, 133-135.
  6. Svasti, M.R. J. (1985) A Call for Papers. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 11, 1-3.
  7. Svasti, M.R. J. (1985) Integrity and Judgement in Science. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 11, 141-145.
  8. Svasti, M.R. J. (1986) Scientific Cooperation through Societies, Federations and Unions: some experiences from the biochemical community in Thailand. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 12, 119-125.
  9. Svasti, M.R. J. (1987) Academic Positions and Careers in Science at Thai Universities. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 13, 63-69.
  10. Svasti, M.R. J. (1987) A Theory of Circum-motion. J. Sci. Soc. Thailand 13, 185-188.
  11. Svasti, J. and Surarit, R. (1991) Biochemical Education in Thailand: Past, Present and Future. Biochem. Educ. 19, 129-135.
  12. Svasti, J. and Surarit, R. (1992) A Survey of Introductory Biochemistry Courses at Thai Universities. Biochem. Educ. 20, 204-209
  13. Svasti, J. (1992) Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists: where now after twenty years. Trends in Biochem. Sci. 17, 53- 55.
  14. Surarit, R., Benjavongkulchai, E. and Svasti, J. (1994) A Laboratory Experiment Illustrating Tooth Decay. Biochem. Educ. 22, 45-47.
  15. Svasti, M.R.J. (2001) ScienceAsia and Its Role in Enhancing a Research Culture in Thailand. ScienceAsia 27, 73-74.
  16. Svasti, J. (2001) Bioscience and Its Impact on Developing Countries: a Thai Perspective. EMBO Rep. 2, 648-650.
  17. Svasti, M.R.J. (2005) Thirty Years of ScienceAsia, Journal of the Science Society of Thailand. ScienceAsia 31, 1-3.
  18. Svasti, J. (2005) My Experience as an IUB Travel Fellow. IUBMB Life 57, 255.
  19. Svasti, J. and Sawyer, W.H. (2006) FAOBMB Inc.: a Brief History. IUBMB Life 58, 280 – 282.
  20. Svasti, M.R. J. and Asavisanu, R. (2006) Update on Thai Publications in ISI Databases (1999-2005). ScienceAsia 32, 101-106.
  21. Svasti, M.R. J. and Asavisanu, R. (2006) Don’t Forget the Name of Your University and How It Is Spelt: another look at ISI databases. ScienceAsia 32, 207-213.
  22. Svasti, M.R. J. (2006) Teaching and Research: opposite faces of the same coin? ScienceAsia 32, 333-335.
  23. Svasti, M.R. J. and Asavisanu, R. (2007) Aspects of Quality in Academic Journals: A Consideration of the Journals Published in Thailand. ScienceAsia 33, 137-143.
  24. Svasti, M.R. J. (2007) Graduate Training, Research and Excellence: a view from Mahidol University. ScienceAsia 33, 253-256.
  25. Svasti, M.R. J. (2007) Networking and Research Collaboration: Some Personal Experiences. ScienceAsia 33 Supplement 1, 19-25.
  26. Svasti, J. (2009) How I Became a Biochemist: what biochemistry has done for me. IUBMB Life. 61(4): 476–478.


C. Proceedings of International Conferences

  1. Milstein, C. and Svasti, J. (1971) Expansion and Contraction in the Evolution of the Immunoglobulin Gene Pools. Progress in Immunology, vol.1 (B. Amos, ed.), pp. 33-45, Academic Press, New York and London.
  2. Svasti, J. and Viriyachai, S. (1975) The Properties of Purified LDH-C4 from Human Testis. Isozymes, vol. 2, Physiological Function (Markert, C.L., ed.), pp. 113-127, Academic Press, N.Y. & London.
  3. Svasti, J., Kurosky, A., Bennett, A., Surarit, R. and Bowman, B.H. (1979) Structure and Properties of Human Plasma Vitamin D Transport Protein (Group-Specific Component). Vitamin D: Basic Research and its Clinical Applications (Norman, A.W. et al., eds.), pp. 149-152, Walter de Gruyter and Co., Berlin.
  4. Surarit, R. and Svasti, J. (1982) Human Vitamin D Binding Protein: conformation and structure. Vitamin D, Chemical, Biochemical and Clinical Endocrinology of Calcium Metabolism (A.W. Norman et al, eds), pp. 1187-1190, Walter de Gruyter and Co., Berlin & New York.
  5. Svasti, J., Anguravirutt, S. and Toowicharanont, P. (1984) The Application of Affinity Chromatography in the Isolation of Proteins and Enzymes Specific for Male Germ Cells. Proceedings, Third Symposium of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists, Bali, Indonesia (Moeljohardo, D.S., ed.), pp.32-38.
  6. Tanphaichitr, N., Siwarungson, N., Chalermisrachai, P. and Svasti, J. (1984) Nuclease Digestion of Rat Testis Nuclei with TH1 and TH2B. Proceedings, Third Symposium of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists, Bali, Indonesia (Moeljohardjo, D.S., ed.), pp. 59-68.
  7. Svasti, J. (1986) Analysis of Amino Acid Sequence. In Application of Genetic Engineering on Tropical Disease Pathogens with Special Reference to Plasmodia: a laboratory manual of selected techniques (S. Panyim, P. Wilairat and Y. Yuthavong, eds.), UNDP/World Bank/ WHO TDR, pp. 247-259.
  8. Manavanich, C., Anguravirutt, S. and Svasti, J. (1986) Effect of Gossypol on Lactate Dehydroge¬nase Isozymes of the Rat. In Contemporary Themes in Biochemistry (Kon, O.L. et al., ed.), ICSU Short Reports Vol. 6, Cambridge University Press, p. 304-305.
  9. Boontrakulpoontawee, P., Yongsuwan, S., Svasti, J., Winichagoon, P. and Fucharoen, S. (1986) Characterisation of Hemoglobin Variants in Thailand. In Contemporary Themes in Biochemistry (Kon, O.L. et al., ed.), ICSU Short Reports Vol. 6, Cambridge University Press, pp. 606- 607.
  10. Boontrakulpoontawee, P., Svasti, J., Fucharoen, S. and Winichagoon, P. (1988) Double Heterozygosity for HbE and a Lepore-type Hemoglobin in a Thai Woman. Thalassemia:Pathophysiology and Management Part A (Fucharoen, S., Rowley, P.T. and Paul, N.W., eds.), Alan R. Liss, Inc., New York, pp. 269-274.
  11. Svasti, J. (1989) Activation and Inactivation of Sulphydryl and Aspartate Proteases. In Practical Biochemistry for Colleges (Wood, E.J., ed.), Pergammon Press, Oxford, pp. 9-11.
  12. Surarit, R. Svasti, M.R. J., Srisomsap, C., Suginta, W., Khunyoshyeng, S., Nilwarangkoon, S., Harnsakul, P. and Benjavongkulchai, E. (1995) Possible Use of Glycosidase Enzymes from Thai Plant Seeds for Oligosaccharide Synthesis. Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications (Svasti, J. et al., eds.), Samakkhisan Public Co. Ltd., Bangkok., pp. 251-255.
  13. Suginta, W., and Svasti, J. (1995) β-Galactosidase from Thai Jute: purification and characterization. In Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications (Svasti, J. et al., eds.), Samakkhisan Public Co. Ltd., Bangkok, pp. 256-260.
  14. Khunyoshyeng, S., Srisomsap, C., Champattana-chai, V., Boonpuan, K., Sawangareetrakul, P., Surarit, R. and Svasti, M.R.J. (1995) Purification and Properties of β-D-Glucosidase / β-D-Fucosidase from Dalbergia cochinchinensis Pierre. In Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications (Svasti, J. et al., eds.), Samakkhisan Public Co. Ltd., Bangkok, pp. 246-250.
  15. Srisomsap, C., Khunyosheyeng, S., Surarit, R. and Svasti, M.R.J. (1995) Studies of Oligosaccharide Synthesis by Enzymes from Dalbergia cochinchinensis Pierre. In Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications (Svasti, J. et al., eds.), Samakkhisan Public Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 241-245.
  16. Benjavongkulchai, E., Surarit, R., Bucke, C., and Svasti, M.R. J. (1995) Glucosyl Acceptors of Dextransucrase from Streptococcus mutans. In Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications (Svasti, J. et al., eds.), Samakkhisan Public Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 230-234.
  17. Siriboon, W., Svasti, M.R.J., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P. and Fucharoen, S. (1995) Discovery of a New Hemoglobin C Mutation in Thailand. In Biopolymers and Bioproducts: structure, function and applications (Svasti, J. et al., eds.), Samakkhisan Public Co. Ltd., Bangkok, pp. 159-163.
  18. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Siriboon, W., Fucharoen, S., Winichagoon, P., Pravatmuang, P. and Surarit, R. (1993) The Structure of Abnormal Hemoglobins in Thailand. Recent Advances in Molecular and Biochemical Research on Proteins (Wei, Y.-H., Chen, C.-S. and Su, J.-C., eds), World Scientific Press, Singapore, pp. 197-200.
  19. Svasti, J. and Surarit, R. (1994) Biochemical Education and Curricula in Thailand. Chemistry in Transition: Proceedings, 12th International Conference on Chemical Education, pp. 84-88, Bangkok, Thailand.
  20. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Benjavongkulchai, E., Suginta, W., Khunyoshyeng, S., Champattanachai, V., Nilwarangkoon, S. and Rungvirayudx, S. (1996) Potential Applications of Plant Glycohydrolases for Oligosaccharide Synthesis. In Protein Structure-Function Relationship (Zaidi, Z.H. and Smith, D.L., eds.), Plenum Press, pp. 249-257.
  21. Svasti, M.R. J., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R. and Benjavongkulchai, E. (1996) Oligosaccharide Synthesis by Reversal of Plant Glycosidases from Thailand. In Proceedings, Second Thai-French Symposium on Plant Molecular Biology, Bordeaux, France, 6-10 October 1996, pp. 160-171.
  22. Svasti, M.R. J., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Champattanachai, V., Boonpuan, K., Sawangareetrakul, P., Subhasitanont, P. and Chokchaichamnankit, D. (1997) Purification and Properties of Thai Rosewood β-Glucosidase/ β-Fucosidase. In Proceedings, Conference on Biotechnology Research and Applications for Sustainable Development (Mongkolsuk, S., Loprasert, S. and Srifah, P., eds.), Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 1-7.
  23. Wongwithoonyaporn, P., Perry, D., Surarit, R., Bucke, C. and Svasti, M.R. J. (1997) Oligosaccharide Synthesis by α-D-Mannosidases from Thai Beans. In Proceedings, Conference on Biotechnology Research and Applications for Sustainable Development (Mongkolsuk, S., Loprasert, S. and Srifah, P., eds.), Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 9-15.
  24. Svasti, M.R.J., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Techasakul, S. and Ketudat-Cairns, J. (1998) Characterization of a Novel Rotenoid-β-Glucosidase Enzyme and its Natural Substrate from Thai Rosewood. Proceedings, International Conference on Biodiversity and Bioresources Conservation and Utilization. http://www.iupac.org./symposium/ proceedings/ phuket97/svasti.html
  25. Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Winichagoon, P. and Fucharoen, F. (1999) Detection and Structural Analysis of Abnormal Hemoglobins Found in Thailand. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Pub. Health Vol 30, Suppl. 2, 88-93.
  26. Wasant, P., Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Liammongkol, S., Naylor, E., and Matsumoto, I. (1999) Inherited Metabolic Disorder in Thailand – Siriraj Experience. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Pub. Health Vol 30, Suppl. 2, 124-137.
  27. Surarit, R., Srisomsap, C., Wasant, P., Svasti, J., Suthatvoravut, S., Chokchaichamnankit, D. and Liammongkolkul, S. (1999) Plasma Amino Acid Analyses in Two Cases of Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Pub. Health Vol 30, Suppl. 2, 138-139.
  28. Srisomsap, C., Wasant, P., Svasti, M.R. J., Chokchaichamnankit, D. and Liammongkolkul, S. (1999) Plasma Amino Acid and Urine Organic Acid Analyses of Methylmalonic Acidemia In A Thai Infant. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Pub. Health Vol 30, Suppl. 2, 140-142.
  29. Wasant, P., Svasti, J., Srisomsap, C., Liammongkolkul, S., and Ratanarak, P., (2002) Inherited Metabolic Disorders in Thailand. J. Med. Assoc. Thailand 85, Suppl 2, S700-9.
  30. Wasant, P., Srisomsap, C., Liammongkolkul, S. and Svasti, J. (2002) Urea cycle disorders in Thai infants: a report of 5 cases. . J. Med. Assoc. Thailand 85, Suppl 2, S720-31.
  31. Pangkanon, S., Ratrisawadi, V., Charoensiriwatana, W., Techasena, W., Boonpuan, K., Srisomsap, C., Svasti, J. (2003) Phenylketonuria detected by the neonatal screening program in Thailand. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 34, Suppl 3, 179-81.
  32. Chaiyen, P., Suadee, C., Thotsaporn, K. & Svasti, M.R. J. (2002) Studies of the Two-Component p-Hydroxyphenylacetate Hydroxylase from Acinetobacter baumannii, in Flavins & Flavoproteins, (Eds: Chapman, S., Perham, R., and Scrutton, N.), Rudolf Weber, Berlin, 975-980.
  33. Svasti, J., Ketudat-Cairns, J., Srisomsap, C., Surarit, R., Techasakul, S., and Toonkool, P. (2004) Structure and Properties of Beta-Glucosidases From Thai Plants. From Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on “Protein Structure - Function Relationship”, A. Abbasi and S.A. Ali (eds), Karachi, Pakistan, 20-24th January, 2003, pp. 221-240.


D. Articles in Thai or in Thai Journals

  1. Svasti, M.R. J. (1985) Principles of Biochemical Separation. In Proceedings, Workshop on “The Separation of Biochemical Compounds”, pp. 1-17, Srinakarintrvirot University, Bangkok. In Thai.
  2. Svasti, M.R. J. (1985) Strategies in the Separation of Biochemical Compounds. In Proceedings, Workshop on “The Separation of Biochemical Compounds”, pp.113-126, Srinakarintrvirot Univer¬sity, Bangkok. In Thai.
  3. Svasti, M.R. J. and Boontrakulpoontawee, P. (1985) Abnormal Hemoglobins. Science Magazine, 39, 491-501. In Thai.
  4. Svasti, M.R. J. (1986) Enzymes Used in the Cutting and Joining of DNA. Proceedings, Workshop on “Basic Techniques in Genetic Engineering”, pp. 65-80, Khon Khaen University. In Thai.
  5. Svasti, M.R. J. (1987) The Properties of Enzymes. In Proceedings, Workshop on “Enzymes and Their Applications”, pp. 1-28, Mahidol University, Bangkok. In Thai.
  6. Svasti, M.R. J. (1988) The Properties and Mechanism of Action of Enzymes. Science Magazine 41, 333-340. In Thai.
  7. Svasti, M.R. J. (1989) Improved Quality of Life for the Mentally Retarded. J. Pediat. Soc. Thailand 28, 993-998.
  8. Svasti, M.R. J.(1990) The Teaching of Biochemistry in Thailand. In Proceedings, Workshop on “More Efficient Teaching of Biochemistry”, pp. 1-16, Sukhothai Thammatiraj University, Bangkok
  9. Svasti, J. and Surarit, R. (1992) Survey of the Content of Biochemistry Courses Presently Being Taught at Tertiary Level. In Proceedings, Workshop on “Strategies for Developing Curriculum and Teaching in Biochemistry”, pp. 36-58, Srinakarintrwirot University Prasarnmitr, Bangkok. In Thai.
  10. Surarit, R. and Svasti, J. (1994) Enzymes in Daily Life. Sukhothai Thammatiraj Open University Journal. 7, 38-44. In Thai.
  11. Svasti, M.R.J. (1996) To Be or Not To Be: That is the Question. Mahidol Univ. J. 3, 151-152.
  12. Svasti, M.R. J. (1998) International Relations at Mahidol University. Mahidol Univ. J. 5, 77-83.
  13. Svasti, M.R. J. (2005) Science is Fun: Enjoy It. Chiangmai J. Science 32, 77-79.


E. Textbooks and Guidebook

  1. Svasti, M.R. J. (1978) in Laboratory Experiments and Basic Concepts in Biochemistry (Rungruangsak, K. and Svasti, M.R. J., eds.), Amarin Press, Bangkok. In Thai.
    • Chapter 1: Composition and Functions of Cells (pp. 1-17)
    • Chapter 6: Amino Acids and Proteins (pp. 172-223)
    • Chapter 7: Enzymes (pp. 224-269)
  2. Svasti, M.R. J. (1987) in Biochemistry, 2530, Third Revised Edition (Chulavatnatol, M., ed.), Sor Sor Ltd., Bangkok. In Thai.
    • Chapter 6: Amino Acids and Proteins (pp. 107-145)
    • Chapter 7: Enzymes and Biochemical Reactions (pp. 147-174)
    • Chapter 8: Assembly of Biomolecules (pp. 175-188)
  3. Svasti, M.R. J. (1999) in Biochemistry, 2542, Fourth Revised Edition (Chulavatnatol, M., and Komaratat, P., eds.), ISBN 974-86639-8-1, Jirrus Printing Ltd, Bangkok.
    • Chapter 6: Amino Acids and Proteins (pp. 89-123)
    • Chapter 7: Enzymes and Biochemical Reactions (pp. 125-150)
    • Chapter 8: Assembly of Biomolecules (pp. 151-161)
  4. Svasti, M.R.J., Suwanchinda, B. and Phruthonkul, S. (eds.) (1999) Guidebook for Speech Writing. ISBN 974-663-059-8.
  5. Lirdprapamongkol, K., Svasti, J., Sakurai, H. and Saiki, I. (2008) Anticancer Effects of Vanillin. In Beer in Health and Disease Prevention (Preedy, V., ed.), chapter 24, pp. 260-270. Published on-line at http://beerinhealthanddisease.com, retrieved 18 November 2008.