Department of Protozoology

Name:	Porntip Petmitr
Position:	Associate Professor
	Deputy Dean for Finance and Assets Management
Department:	Protozoology
E-mail:	tmppm@mahidol.ac.th

Field of expertise | Publications | Academic Qualification | Award


2011		Banjara MR, Imwong M, Petmitr S, Sirawaraporn W, Joshi AB, Chavalittshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Factors associated with regional bias of PFCRT (Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine resistance transporter) haplotypes in Nepal. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2011 (in press).

2010		Hamzah Z, Petmitr S, Mungthin M, Leelayoova S, *Chavalittshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Development of multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction for detection of Entamoeba dispar* and Entamoeba moshkovskii in clinical specimens. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2010;83:909-13.

		Megha RB, Imwong M, Petmitr S, Sirawaraporn W, Joshi AB, Chavalittshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Factors associated with regional bias of Pfcrt (Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine resistance transporter) haplotypes in Nepal. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2011(in press)

		Sumruayphol S, Apiwathnasorn C, Komalamisra N, Ruangsittichai J, Samung Y, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Bionomic status of Anopheles epiroticus Linton & Harbach, a coastal malaria vector, in Rayong Province, Thailand. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2010;41:541-547.

2009		Banjara MR, Sirawaraporn W, Petmitr S, Imwong M, Joshi AB, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Characteristics and risk factors of Plasmodium falciparum* malaria in Eastern and Central Nepal. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ)2009;7(28):378-82.

		Sithiprom S, Petmitr S, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Partial purification and characterization of Trichomonas vaginalis* DNA topoisomerase II. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2009; 40: 877-885.

2008		Chingunpitak J, Puttipipatkhachorn S, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P*, Tozuka Y, Moribe K, Yamamoto K. Formation, physical stability and in vitro antimalarial activity of dihydroartemisinin nanosuspensions obtained by co-grinding method. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2008; 34: 314-322.

		Leelayoova S, Suputtamongkol Y, Subrungruang I, Worapong J, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Mungthin M. Evidence supporting the zoonotic and non-zoonotic transmission of Enterocytozoon bieneusi*. Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2008;102(5):459-61.

		Nagao Y, Kimura-Sato M, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Thongrungkiat S, Wilairatana P, Ishida T, Tan-Ariya P, de Souza JB, Krudsood S, Looareesuwan S. Suppression of Plasmodium falciparum* by serum collected from a case of Plasmodium vivax infection. Malaria Journal; 2008 Jun 26;7:113.

		Sukprasert S, Rattaprasert P, Hamzah Z, Shipin O, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P*. PCR detection of Entamoeba spp from surface and wastewater samples using genus-specific primers. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2008;39(suppl1): 6-9.

2007		Nunthawarasilp P, Petmitr S, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Partial purification and characterization of DNA polymerase b -likeenzyme from Plasmodium falciparum. Mol Biochem Parasito2007;154:141-147.

		Anceno AJ, Katayama H, Houpt ER, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Chyluun B, Shipin OV. IMS-free DNA extraction for the PCR-based detection and quantification of Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in surface and waste water. Int J Environ Health Res 2007; 17: 297-310.

2006		Hamzah Z, Petmitr S, Mungthin M, Leelayoova S, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Differential Detection of Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar and Entamoeba moshkovskii by a single-round PCR assay. J Clin Microbiol2006; 44: 3196-3200.

		Hamzah Z, Petmitr S, Mungthin M, Leelayoova S, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Differential Detection of Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, and Entamoeba moshkovskii by a Single-Round PCR Assay. J Clin Microbiol. 2006 September; 44(9): 3196–00.

		Leelayoova S, Subrungruang I, Suputtamongkol Y, Worapong J Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Mungthin M. Identification of genotypes of Enterocytozoonbieneusi from human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in Thailand. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2006; 44: 3001-3004.

		Suntornthiticharoen P, Petmitr S, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Purification and characterization of a novel 3’-5’ DNA helicase from Plasmodium falciparum* and its sensitivity to anthracycline antibiotics. Parasitology 2006; 133:389-398.

2005		Leelayoova S, Subrungruang I, Rangsin R, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Worapong J, Naaglor T, Mungthin M. Transmission of Enterocytozoonbieneusi Genotype A in Thai orphanage. American Journal for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2005;73(1) :104-107.

		Rosenblatt J, Sloan L, Swan H, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Looareesuwan S, Muyombwe A, Krudsood S, Leowattana W, Wilairatana P. Evaluation of a real-time PCR assay for the diagnosis of malaria in patients from Thailand. American Journal for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2005; 73:850-854.

2004		Hamzah Z, Petmitr S, Mungthin M, *Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Identification of Cryptosporidium parvum* genotype from HIV and non-HIV fecal samples by PCR. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2004;35:30-34.

		Rojpibulstit P, Kangsadalampai S, Ratanavalachai T, Denduangboripant J, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P. Glutathione-S-transferases from chloroquine-resistant and – sensitive strains of Plasmodium falciparum: What are their differences? Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2004;35:292-299.

		Siribal S, Nakasiri S, Looareesuwan S, *Porntip Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr. Identification of human malaria parasites and detection of mixed infection in Thai patients by nested PCR. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health* 2004;35:5-9.

		Subrungruang I, Mungthin M, Chavalitshewinkoon - PetmitrP, Rangsin R, Naaglor T, Leelayoova S. Evaluation of DNA Extraction and PCR methods for Detection of Enterocytozoon bienuesi in Stool Specimens. J Clin Microbiol 2004;42:3490-3494.

2003		Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Ramdja M, Kajorndechakiat S, Ralph RK, Denny WA, Wilairat P. In vitro sensitivity of Trichomonas vaginalis to AT-specific minor groove binding drugs. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2003;52:287-289.

		Nagao Y, Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr, Noedl H, Thongrungkiat S, Krudsood S, Sukthana Y, Nacher M, Wilairatana P, S.Looareesuwan. Paroxysm serum from a case of Plasmodium vivax malaria inhibits the maturation of Plasmodium falciparum schizonts in vitro. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology 2003 ;.97(6): 587-592.

2001		Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Pongvilairat G, Ralph RK, Denny WA, Wilairat P. Inhibitory effects of 9-anilinoacridines on Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes. Tropical Medicine and International Health 2001; 6: 42 -45.

		Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Worasing R, Wilairat P. Partial purificaion and characterization of mitochondrial DNA topoisomerase II from Plasmodium falciparum and its sensitivity to inhibitors. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2001;32:733-738.

2000		Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Chawprom S, Naesens L, Balzarini J, Wilairat P. Partial purificaion and characterization of mitochondrial DNA polymerase from Plasmodium falciparum. Parasitology International 2000;49:279-288.

		Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Pongvilairat G, Auparakkitanon S, Wilairat P. Gametocytocidal activity of pyronaridine and DNA topoisomerase II inhibitors against multidrug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in vitro. Parasitology International 2000;48: 275-280.

		Chavalitshewinkoon-Petmitr P, Ramdja M, Kajorndechakiat S. In vitro sensitivity of Trichomonas vaginalis to DNA topoisomerase II inhibitors. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2000;31:118-122.

1997		Petmitr P, Pongvilairat G, Wilairat P. Large scale cultivation of pure Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1997;28: 18-21.

1995		Petmitr P, Pongvilairat G, Wilairat P. Development of cultivation technique for pure Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1995;26:606-610.

1994		Chavalitshewinkoon P. DNA replicating enzymes: new targets for antimalarials. Chula Med J 1994; 38(6):349-360.

		Chavalitshewinkoon P, Leelaphiwat S, Wilairat P. Partial purification and characterization of DNA topoisomerase II from Plasmodium falciparum. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1994; 25: 32-36.

1993		Chavalitshewinkoon P, De Vries E, Franssen FFJ, Overdulve JP, Van der Vliet PC. Purification and characterization of DNA polymerases from Plasmodium falciparum. Mol Biolchem Parasitol.1993; 61: 243-254.

		Chavalitshewinkoon P, Wilairat P, Gamage S, Denny W, Figgitt D, Ralph R. Structure - activity relationships and mode of action of 9-anilino acridines against chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in vitro. Antimicrob agents Chemother 1993; 37: 403-406.

1992		Figgitt D, Denny B, Chavalitshewinkoon P, Wilairat P, Ralph R. In-vitro study of anticancer acridines as potential antitrypanosomal and antimalarial agents. Antimicrob agents Chemother 1992; 36: 1644-1647.

1991		Chavalitshewinkoon P, Wilariat P. A simple technique for large scale in vitro culture of Plasmodium falciparum. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1991; 22: 544-547.

		De Vries E, Stam JG, Franssen FFJ, Nieuwenhuijs H, Chavalitshewinkoon P, De Clercq E, Overdulve JP, Van der Vliet PC. Inhibition of the growth of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium berghei by the DNA polymerase inhibitor HPMPA. Mol Biochem Parasitol 1991; 47: 43-50.

Last updated: Auaust 3, 2011