Research Interest
Drug discovery, herbal medicine, natural product, neuroscience, anti-ageing and anti-neurodegeneration
Office
ภาควิชาเคมีคลินิก
Tel
0 2218 1533
tewin.t@chula.ac.th
Education
- B.S. (Medical Technology, Honors), 1994, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, THAILAND
- Ph.D. (Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics), 2001, Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Training
- 2001-2002, Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
Professional Experience
- ผู้ช่วยคณบดีฝ่ายกิจการนิสิต และเทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศ (2546)
- ผู้ช่วยคณบดีฝ่ายบริการวิชาการ (2546-2547)
- ผู้ช่วยคณบดีฝ่ายเทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศ (2548-2551)
- ผู้ช่วยคณบดีฝ่ายวิจัย (1 กันยายน 2551 – 31 สิงหาคม 2555)
- หัวหน้าภาควิชาเคมีคลินิก วาระที่ 1 (1 เมษายน 2552-31 มีนาคม 2556)
- หัวหน้าภาควิชาเคมีคลินิก วาระที่ 2 (1 เมษายน 2556-31 มีนาคม 2560)
- ประธานคณะกรรมการบริหารหลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรมหาบัณฑิตและดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาชีวเคมี คลินิกและอณูทางการแพทย์ (1 มิถุนายน 2560 – พฤษภาคม 2564)
- กรรมการบริหารหลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาชีวเวชศาสตร์ (สหสาขาวิชา) บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย (2544-ปัจจุบัน)
- ประธานคณะกรรมการบริหารหลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาเทคนิคการแพทย์ (พฤษภาคม 2564-ปัจจุบัน)
- กรรมการดำเนินงานโครงการรับนักเรียนจากชนบทเข้าศึกษาในจุฬาลงกรณ์ มหาวิทยาลัย (2551-ปัจจุบัน)
Publications
Asst.Prof.Dr. Tewin Tencomnao published more than 152 articles in the Scopus database with h- index = 26 and more than 7,200 citations. Most recent publications are shown below.
- Prasanth MI, Prasansuklab A, Verma K, Brimson JM, Malar DS, Tencomnao T. Hylocereus undatus extends lifespan and exerts neuroprotection in Caenorhabditis elegans via DAF-16 mediated pathway. Nutrition and Healthy Aging. 2023.
- Asmara AP, Prasansuklab A, Tencomnao T, Ung AT. Identification of Phytochemicals in Bioactive Extracts of Acacia saligna Growing in Australia. Molecules. 2023; 28(3):1028.
- Theerasri A, Janpaijit S, Tencomnao T, Prasansuklab A. Beyond the classical amyloid hypothesis in Alzheimer’s disease: Molecular insights into current concepts of pathogenesis, therapeutic targets, and study models. WIREs Mech Dis. 2023;15(2):e1591.
- Alugoju P, Vishnu Bhandare V, S. Patil V et al. In silico molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulation of agarwood compounds with molecular targets of Alzheimer’s disease. F1000Research. 2023, 12:230.
- Malar DS, Thitilertdecha P, Ruckvongacheep KS, Brimson S, Tencomnao T, Brimson JM. Targeting Sigma Receptors for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. CNS Drugs. 2023.
- Prasanth MI, Brimson JM, Tencomnao T. Virus-induced senescence: A therapeutic target to mitigate severe progression of SARS COV-2. Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets. 2023.
- Prasansuklab A, Sukjamnong S, Theerasri A, Hu VW, Sarachana T, Tencomnao T. Transcriptomic analysis of glutamate induced HT22 neurotoxicity as a model for screening anti Alzheimer’s drugs. Scientific reports. 2023(13):7225.
- Janpaijit S, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Theerasri A, Charoenkiatkul S, Sukprasansap M, Tencomnao T. Cleistocalyx nervosum var. paniala Berry Seed Protects against TNF-α-Stimulated Neuroinflammation by Inducing HO-1 and Suppressing NF-κB Mechanism in BV-2 Microglial Cells. Molecules. 2023(28):7.
- Malar DS, Prasanth MI, Brimson JM, Verma K, Tencomnao T. Neuroprotective effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract against high glucose-induced toxicity in Neuro-2a cells and Caenorhabditis elegans. Nutrition and Healthy Aging. 2023.
- Mongkolpobsin K, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Lertpatipanpong P, Boonruang K, Hwang CY, Tencomnao T, Baek SJ. Cold atmospheric microwave plasma (CAMP) stimulates dermal papilla cell proliferation by inducing β catenin signaling. Scientific reports. 2023; 13:3089.
- Mongkolpobsin K, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Nilkhet S, Tencomnao T, Baek SJ. Stigmasterol isolated from Azadirachta indica flowers attenuated glutamate-induced neurotoxicity via downregulation of the Cdk5/p35/p25 signaling pathway in the HT-22 cells. Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology. 2023; 113(3):154728
- Sillapachaiyaporn C, Mongkolpobsin K, Chuchawankul S, Tencomnao T, Baek SJ. Neuroprotective effects of ergosterol against TNF-α-induced HT-22 hippocampal cell injury. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy. Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie. 2022;154(3):113596.
- Brimson JM, Prasanth MI, Kumaree KK, Thitilertdecha P, Malar DS, Tencomnao T, Prasansuklab A. Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis): A Current Update on Use in Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiovascular Disease. Nutrients. 2022 Dec 21;15(1):37.
- Brimson JM, Prasanth MI, Malar DS, Verma K, Plaingam W, Tencomnao T. Bacopa monnieri protects neuronal cell line and Caenorhabditis elegans models of Alzheimer’s disease through sigma-1 receptor antagonist sensitive and antioxidant pathways. Nutrition and Healthy Aging. 2022.
- Malar DS, Prasanth MI, Verma K, Prasansuklab A, Tencomnao T. Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract Protects HaCaT Cells against Phenanthrene-Induced Toxicity through the Regulation of Constitutive Androstane Receptor/Pregnane X Receptor Pathway. Nutrients. 2022;14(18):3829.
- Pattarachotanant N, Sornkaew N, Warayanon W, Rangsinth P, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Vongthip W, Chuchawankul S, Prasansuklab A, Tencomnao T. Aquilaria crassna Leaf Extract Ameliorates Glucose-Induced Neurotoxicity In Vitro and Improves Lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans. Nutrients. 2022;14:3668.
- Saeliw T, Permpoon T, Ladsee N, Tencomnao T, Hu VW, Sarachana T, Green D, Sae-Lee C. LINE 1 and Alu methylation signatures in autism spectrum disorder and their associations with the expression of autism related genes. Scientific reports. 2022;12:13970.
- Cao S-Q, Aman Y, Fang, EF, Tencomnao T. P. edulis Extract Protects Against Amyloid-β Toxicity in Alzheimer’s Disease Models Through Maintenance of Mitochondrial Homeostasis via the FOXO3/DAF-16 Pathway. Molecular Neurobiology. 2022; 59(9):1-18
- Chaikhong K, Chumpolphant S, Rangsinth P, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Chuchawankul S, Tencomnao T, Prasansuklab A. Antioxidant and Anti-Skin Aging Potential of Selected Thai Plants: In Vitro Evaluation and In Silico Target Prediction. Plants. 2022; 12:65.
- Janpaijit S, Lertpatipanpong P, Sillapachaiyaporn C, Baek SJ, Charoenkiatkul S, Tencomnao T, Sukprasansap M. Anti-neuroinflammatory effects of Cleistocalyx nervosum var. paniala berry-seed extract in BV-2 microglial cells via inhibition of MAPKs/NF-κB signaling pathway. Heliyon. 2022;8:e11869.
- Nantacharoen W, Baek SJ, Plaingam W, Charoenkiatkul S, Tencomnao T, Sukprasansap M. Cleistocalyx nervosum var. paniala Berry Promotes Antioxidant Response and Suppresses Glutamate-Induced Cell Death via SIRT1/Nrf2 Survival Pathway in Hippocampal HT22 Neuronal Cells. Molecules. 2022;27:5813.
- Zhang S, Duangjan C, Tencomnao T, Wu L, Wink M, Lin J. Oolonghomobisflavans exert neuroprotective activities in cultured neuronal cells and anti-aging effects in Caenorhabditis elegans. Front. Aging Neurosci. 2022;14:967316
- Lordumrongkiat, N., Chotechuang, N., Prasanth, M.I., Jindatip, D., Ma-on, C., Chuenwisad, K., Leelahavanichkul, A., Tencomnao, T., Boonla, C. HydroZitLa inhibits calcium oxalate stone formation in nephrolithic rats and promotes longevity in nematode Caenorhabditis elegans (2022) Scientific Reports, 12 (1), art. no. 5102.
- Chumpolphant, S., Suwatronnakorn, M., Issaravanich, S., Tencomnao, T., Prasansuklab, A. Polyherbal formulation exerts wound healing, anti-inflammatory, angiogenic and antimicrobial properties: Potential role in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (2022) Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 29 (7), art. no. 103330.
- Sillapachaiyaporn, C., Chuchawankul, S., Nilkhet, S., Moungkote, N., Sarachana, T., Ung, A.T., Baek, S.J., Tencomnao, T. Ergosterol isolated from cloud ear mushroom (Auricularia polytricha) attenuates bisphenol A-induced BV2 microglial cell inflammation (2022) Food Research International, 157, art. no. 111433.
- Rakkhittawattana, V., Panichayupakaranant, P., Prasanth, M.I., Brimson, J.M., Tencomnao, T. Rhinacanthin-C but Not-D Extracted from Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kurz Offers Neuroprotection via ERK, CHOP, and LC3B Pathways (2022) Pharmaceuticals, 15 (5), art. no. 627.
- Sivamaruthi, B.S., Prasanth, M.I., Kesika, P., Tencomnao, T., Chaiyasut, C. Functional properties of Streblus asper Lour.: a review (2022) Food Science and Technology (Brazil), 42, art. no. e113421.
- Cao, S.-Q., Aman, Y., Fang, E.F., Tencomnao, T. P. edulis Extract Protects Against Amyloid-β Toxicity in Alzheimer’s Disease Models Through Maintenance of Mitochondrial Homeostasis via the FOXO3/DAF-16 Pathway (2022) Molecular Neurobiology.
- Alugoju, P., Krishna Swamy, V.K.D., Anthikapalli, N.V.A., Tencomnao, T. Health benefits of astaxanthin against age-related diseases of multiple organs: A comprehensive review (2022) Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.
- Thongkorn, S., Kanlayaprasit, S., Panjabud, P., Saeliw, T., Jantheang, T., Kasitipradit, K., Sarobol, S., Jindatip, D., Hu, V.W., Tencomnao, T., Kikkawa, T., Sato, T., Osumi, N., Sarachana, T. Sex differences in the effects of prenatal bisphenol A exposure on autism-related genes and their relationships with the hippocampus functions (2021) Scientific Reports, 11 (1), art. no. 1241.
- Brimson, J.M., Brimson, S., Prasanth, M.I., Thitilertdecha, P., Malar, D.S., Tencomnao, T. The effectiveness of Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Wettst. as a nootropic, neuroprotective, or antidepressant supplement: analysis of the available clinical data (2021) Scientific Reports, 11 (1), art. no. 596.
- Vongthip, W., Sillapachaiyaporn, C., Kim, K.-W., Sukprasansap, M., Tencomnao, T. Thunbergia laurifolia leaf extract inhibits glutamate-induced neurotoxicity and cell death through mitophagy signaling (2021) Antioxidants, 10 (11), art. no. 1678.
- Sillapachaiyaporn, C., Rangsinth, P., Nilkhet, S., Ung, A.T., Chuchawankul, S., Tencomnao, T. Neuroprotective effects against glutamate-induced ht-22 hippocampal cell damage and caenorhabditis elegans lifespan/healthspan enhancing activity of auricularia polytricha mushroom extracts (2021) Pharmaceuticals, 14 (10), art. no. 1001.
- Brimson, J.M., Prasanth, M.I., Malar, D.S., Thitilertdecha, P., Kabra, A., Tencomnao, T., Prasansuklab, A. Plant polyphenols for aging health: Implication from their autophagy modulating properties in age-associated diseases (2021) Pharmaceuticals, 14 (10), art. no. 982.
- Rangsinth, P., Duangjan, C., Sillapachaiyaporn, C., Isidoro, C., Prasansuklab, A., Tencomnao, T. Caesalpinia mimosoides leaf extract promotes neurite outgrowth and inhibits bace1 activity in mutant app-overexpressing neuronal neuro2a cells (2021) Pharmaceuticals, 14 (9), art. no. 901.
- Duangjan, C., Rangsinth, P., Zhang, S., Gu, X., Wink, M., Tencomnao, T. Neuroprotective effects of Glochidion zeylanicum leaf extract against h2 o2 /glutamate-induced toxicity in cultured neuronal cells and aβ induced toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans (2021) Biology, 10 (8), art. no. 800.
- Pattarachotanant, N., Prasansuklab, A., Tencomnao, T. Momordica charantia l. Extract protects hippocampal neuronal cells against PAHs-induced neurotoxicity: Possible active constituents include stigmasterol and vitamin e (2021) Nutrients, 13 (7), art. no. 2368.
Book chapters
- Phaniendra Alugoju and Tewin Tencomnao. Phytochemical Constituents, Antidiabetic Potential and Other Pharmacological Activities of Mulberry (Morus alba L.). July 20, 2023, 345-362. CRC Press. Book Title: Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants and Herbal Treatments. 1st Edition. Edited By Azamal Husen. ISBN 9781032386263.
- Phaniendra Alugoju and Tewin Tencomnao. Lignosus rhinocerus (Tiger’s Milk Mushroom). Book Title: Mushrooms: Nutraceuticals and Functional. CRC Press; 1st edition (April 3, 2023). ISBN-13:978-1032344539.
- Phaniendra Alugoju and Tewin Tencomnao. “Medicinal Plants Proteomics in response to Abiotic stresses”. Book Title: Medicinal Plants. Springer Nature. 1st edition. 31 Jan 2023. ISBN-13:9789811956102.
- Prasanth MI, Thitilertdecha P, Malar DS, Tencomnao T, Prasansuklab A, Brimson JM (2022). Nardostachys jatamansi (Spikenard) and Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil). In Book: Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees of Potential Medicinal Benefits. p. 163-178 (Publisher: CRC Press).
- Malar DS, Prasanth MI, Tencomnao T, Brimson JM, Prasansuklab A (2022). Garcinia indica (Kokum) and Ilex aquifolium (European Holly). In Book: Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees of Potential Medicinal Benefits. p. 427-446 (Publisher: CRC Press).
- Phaniendra Alugoju, K.K Kumaree, Anchalee Prasansuklab and Tewin Tencomnao. Melatonin as a vital metabolite in medicinal and food plants. Book Title: Advancement of melatonin research in plants: multi-faceted role in regulating development and stress protection. 2022 (CRC Press Taylor & Francis) (Accepted).
- Phaniendra Alugoju and Tewin Tencomnao. “Production and Role of Plants Secondary Metabolites under Various Environmental Pollution.” Book Title: Elsevier. 1st Edition. November 4, 2022. eBook ISBN: 9780323983099.
- Prasanth MI, Malar DS, Kesika P, Tencomnao T, Sivamaruthi BS, “Impact of probiotic supplementation and the role of gut microbiome in obesity” Chapter 15, Pages, 297-319. In “Probiotics: Advanced Food and Health Applications”. Adriano Brandelli. Elsevier Academic Press Inc. London, UK (2022)
- Tencomnao T, Theerasri A & Janpaijit S. “Mechanisms of anti-glutamate neurotoxicity of botanicals and their chemical constituents” Chapter X, Pages, 359-369. In “BenthamBriefs in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy: Oxidative Stress and Natural Antioxidants (Volume 1)”. Kaur P, Mehta RG, Robin, Thind TS & Arora S. Bentham Science Publishers. Singapore (2021)
- Mani Iyer Prasanth, Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi, Periyanaina Kesika, Pulikkottil Stanes Rosmol, Tewin Tencomnao. “Unraveling the mode of action of medicinal plants in delaying age-related diseases using model organisms” Chapter 2, Pages, 37-60. In “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Expanding their Horizons through Omics”. Tariq Aftab, Khalid Rehman Hakeem. Elsevier Academic Press Inc. London, UK (2021)
- J. M. Brimson, T. Tencomnao. “Rhinacanthus Nasutus Extract as a Neuroprotectant” Chapter 9, Pages, 77-84. In “Bioactive Nutracuticals and Dietary Supplements in Neurological and Brain Disease: Prevention and Therapy”. R. Watson, V. Preedy. Elsevier Academic Press Inc. London, UK (2014)
Research awards
- In 2021, a recipient of Fulbright grant award as a Thai Visiting Scholar to conduct research in USA (Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky).
- In 2020, a recipient of outstanding researcher award of Chulalongkorn University
- In 2015, a recipient of DMSc Award from Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. for his outstanding research entitled Anti-neuroprotective effects and underlying mechanisms of Rhinacanthus nasutus extracts.
- In 2015, a recipient of the gold award in the field of innovation from Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia in International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition (i-ENVEX) based on the research work entitled Anti-aging cream with natural resveratrol from Perlis grapevine.