Akanitt Jittmittraphap

Name: Akanitt Jittmittraphap

Position: Assistant Professor

Department:  Microbiology and Immunology

akanitt.jit@mahidol.ac.th



Last updated: September 5, 2025

Publications

Publications


2025

Ponphaiboon J, Krongrawa W, Limmatvapirat S, Tubtimsri S, Jittmittraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Mahidol C, Ruchirawat S, Kittakoop P, Limmatvapirat C. In Vitro Development of Local Antiviral Formulations with Potent Virucidal Activity Against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses. Pharmaceutics. 2025; 17(3):349. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17030349


Jittmittraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Meechokedee P, Chattanadee S, Thippornchai N, Sureram S, Mahidol C, Ruchirawat S, Kittakoop P. Virucidal activity of tiliacorinine, dioscorine, racemosol, and terrein against influenza A virus (H1N1), coronavirus 229E, SARS-CoV-2, and enterovirus 71. J Infect Public Health. 2025 Apr;18(4):102699. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102699. Epub 2025 Feb 11. PMID: 39970852.


Thippornchai N, Sae-Oueng A, Jittmittraphap A, Nguitragool W, Leaungwutiwong P. Molecular and serological investigation of hepatitis B virus in patients with acute undifferentiated febrile illness at Tha Song Yang hospital, Tak Province, Thailand. BMC Infect Dis 25, 146 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10539-9.


Reantong W, Chiarakorn S, Leangwutwong P, Jittmittraphap A, Roungpaisan N, Srisawat N. A novel photocatalytic sheath/core bicomponent fibre for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus inactivation. Express Polym. Lett. 2025, 19, 176–191, https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2025.13.


2024

Maikhunthod B, Chaipayang S, Jittmittraphap A, Thippornchai N, Boonchuen P, Tittabutr P, Eumkeb G, Sabuakham S, Rungrotmongkol T, Mahalapbutr P, Leaungwutiwong P, Teaumroong N, Tanthanuch W. Exploring the therapeutic potential of Thai medicinal plants: in vitro screening and in silico docking of phytoconstituents for novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jul 19;24(1):274. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04586-z.


2023

Issaro N, Kongkaew A, Jittmittraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Nimlamool W, Takuathung MN. Expression of polyprotein and 3D polymerase protein in Sf9 cells and immunogenicity against enterovirus A71B5 (Thailand strain). J Appl Pharm Sci, 2023. http://doi.org/10.7324/JAPS.2023.93192


Petphong V, Kosoltanapiwat N, Limkittikul K, Maneekan P, Chatchen S, Jittmittraphap A, Sriburin P; Chattanadee S, Leuangwutiwong P. Detection of Anti-ZIKV NS1 IgA, IgM, and Combined IgA/IgM and Identification of IL-4 and IL-10 as Potential Biomarkers for Early ZIKV and DENV Infections in Hyperendemic Regions, Thailand. Trop Med Infect Dis 2023-05-17 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8050284


2022

Tiacharoen V, Denpetkul T, Kosoltanapiwat N, Maneekan P, Thippornchai N, Saeoueng A, Jittmittraphap A, Sattabongkot J, Leuangwutiwong P. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Variants in Hospital Wastewater in a Developing Country. Water. 2022; 14(23):3798. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14233798


Fadilah NQ, Jittmittraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Pripdeevech P, Darshana D, Mahidol C, Ruchirawat S, Kittakoop P. Virucidal Activity of Essential Oils from Citrus x aurantium L. Against Influenza A Virus H1N1: Limonene as a Potential Household Disinfectant Against Virus. Natural Product Communications. January 2022. doi:10.1177/1934578X211072713


2021

Astiti MA, Jittmittraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Chutiwitoonchai N, Pripdeevech P, Mahidol C, Ruchirawat S, Kittakoop P. LC-QTOF-MS/MS Based Molecular Networking Approach for the Isolation of α-Glucosidase Inhibitors and Virucidal Agents from Coccinia grandis (L.) Foods 2021, 10(12), 3041; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10123041


Phumee A, Intayot P, Sor-Suwan S, Jittmittraphap A, Siriyasatien P. Molecular detection of Indian Ocean Lineage Chikungunya virus RNA in field collected Culex quinquefasciatus Say from Bangkok, Thailand but no evidence of virus replication. PLoS One. 2021 Jan 28;16(1):e0246026. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246026. eCollection 2021.


2020

Luvira V, Jittmittraphap A, Muangnoicharoen S, Chantawat N, Janwitthayanan W, Leaungwutiwong P. A Temporal Change of SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Specimens of COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2020 Sep;103(3):1204-1206. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0551.


2019

Phumee A, Buathong R, Boonserm R, Intayot P, Aungsananta N, Jittmittraphap A, Joyjinda Y, Wacharapluesadee S, Siriyasatien P. Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of Zika virus from field caught mosquitoes in Various Regions of Thailand. Pathogens. 2019 Mar 6;8(1). pii: E30. doi: 10.3390/pathogens8010030.


2018

John AM, Jittmittraphap A, Chattanadee S, Alwin Prem Anand A, Shenbagarathai R, Leaungwutiwong P. In vitro analysis of synthetic peptides in blocking the entry of dengue virus. Virus Res. 2019 Jan 15;260:142-50. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2018.11.016.


2017

Mary JA, Jittmittraphap A, Chattanadee S, Leaungwutiwong P, Shenbagarathai R. A synthetic peptide derived from domain III envelope glycoprotein of Dengue virus induces neutralizing antibody. Virus Genes. 2017:54(1):25-32. doi: 10.1007/s11262-017-1508-1.


Plipat T, Buathong R, Wacharapluesadee S, Siriarayapon P, Pittayawonganon C, Sangsajja C, Kaewpom T, Petcharat S, Ponpinit T, Jumpasri J, Joyjinda Y, Rodpan A, Ghai S, Jittmitraphap A, Khongwichit S, Smith DR, Corman VM, Drosten C, and Hemachudha T. Imported Case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-COV) Infection from Oman To Thailand, June 2015. Euro Surveill. 2017 Aug 17;22(33). pii: 30598. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2017.22.33.30598.


2016

Mungaomklang A, Chomcheoy J, Wacharapluesadee S, Joyjinda Y, Jittmittraphap A, Rodpan A, Ghai S, Saraya A, Hemachudha T. Influenza Virus-Associated Fatal Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy: Role of Nonpermissive Viral Infection? Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2016 Nov 1; 9: 99-102.


Thanachartwet V, Desakorn V, Sahassananda D, Jittmittraphap A, Oer-Areemitr N, Osothsomboon S, Surabotsophon M, Wattanathum A. Serum Procalcitonin and Peripheral Venous Lactate for Predicting Dengue Shock and/or Organ Failure: A Prospective Observational Study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Aug 26;10(8):e0004961. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004961


ThanachartwetV, Wattanathum A, Sahassananda D, Wacharasint P, Chamnanchanunt S, Kyaw WK, Jittmittraphap A, Naksomphun M, Surabotsophon M, Desakorn V. Dynamic Measurement of Hemodynamic Parameters and Cardiac Preload in Adults with Dengue: a Prospective Observational Study. PLoS One. 2016 May 19;11(5):e0156135. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0156135


Thanachartwet V, Wattanathum A, Oer-areemitr N, Jittmittraphap A, Sahassananda D, Monpassorn C, Surabotsophon M, Desakorn V. Diagnostic accuracy of peripheral venous lactate and the 2009 WHO warning signs for identifying severe dengue in Thai adults: a prospective observational study. BMC Infect Dis. 2016 16: 46 doi: 10.1186/s12879-016-1386-5


2015

Thanachartwet V, Oer-Areemitr N, Chamnanchanunt S, Sahassananda D, Jittmittraphap A, Suwannakudt P, Desakorn V, Wattanathum A. Identification of clinical factors associated with severe dengue among Thai adults: a prospective study. BMC Infect Dis. 2015 Oct 14; 15(1): 420. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-1150-2.


Leaungwutiwong P, Kelley JF, Sachair A, Jittmittraphap A, Luplertlop N. Relationship between MMP Expression and Virulence of Dengue Virus Type-2 in Infected Mosquito and Mammalian Cells. Jpn J Infect Dis. 2016;69(1):45-50. doi: 10.7883/yoken.JJID.2014.323. Epub 2015 Jun 12.


Leaungwutiwong P, Bamrungsak B, Jittmittraphap A, Maneekan P, Kosoltanapiwat N, Kalambaheti T, Kelley JF. Molecular genotyping of Human Papillomavirus L1 gene in low-risk and high-risk populations in Bangkok. Sex Tans Diseases 2015; 42(4): 208-17.


2013

Wichit S, Yongpradoem H, Surasombatpattana P, Leaungwuttiwong P, Kalambaheti T, Jampangern W, Jittmittraphap A. Cloning and application of recombinant dengue virus prM-M protein for serodiagnosis of dengue virus infection. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2013 Mar;44(2):218-25.


Shuangshoti S, Thepa N, Phukpattaranont P, Jittmittraphap A, Intarut N, Tepsumethanon V, Wacharapluesadee S, Thorner PS, Hemachudha T. Reduced viral burden in paralytic compared to furious canine rabies is associated with prominent inflammation at the brainstem level. BMC Vet Res. 2013 Feb 14; 9: 31. doi: 10.1186/1746-6148-9-31.


Bumrungsak B, Petmitr S, Jittmittraphap A, Maneekan P, Akapirat S, Leaungwutiwong P. Prevalence of cervical and anal cytological abnormalities in low-and high-risk sexual behavior populations in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai AIDS Journal. 2013; 2: 105-13.


2012

Setthapramote C, Sasaki T, Puiprom O, Limkittikul K, Pitaksajjakul P, Pipattanaboon P, Sasayama M, Leaungwutiwong P, Phumratanaprapin W, Chamnachanan S, Kusolsuk T, Jittmittraphap A, Asai A, Arias JF, Hirai I, Kuhara M, Okuno Y, Kurosu T, Ramasoota P, Ikuta K. Human monoclonal antibodies to neutralize all dengue-virus serotypes using lymphocytes from patients at acute phase of the secondary infection. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2012; 423:867-72.


Teerasut C, Lei H-Y, Natthakorn K, Jittmittraphap A, Thammapalo S, Witayathawornwong P, Lin Y-T, Jarman RG, Sawanpanyalert P, Jampangern W, Limkittikul K. The serotype-independent but concentration-dependent enhancing antibodies among Thai dengue patients. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2012; 43(3): 624-30.


2011

Wichit S, Jittmittraphap A, Hidari KI, Thaisomboonsuk B, Petmitr S, Ubol S, Aoki C, Itonori S, Morita K, Suzuki T, Suzuki Y, Jampangern W. Dengue virus type 2 recognizes the carbohydrate moiety of neutral glycosphingolipids in mammalian and mosquito cells. Microbiology and Immunology 2011 Feb; 55(2):135-40.

Puiprom O, Yamashita A, Sasayama M, Limkittikul K, Boonha K, Jittmitraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Kurosu T, Ramasoota P, Ikuta K. Co-existence of major and minor viral populations from two different origins in patients secondarily infected with dengue virus serotype 2 in Bangkok. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2011 Sep; 413(1): 136-42.


2009

Maneekan P, Jittmittraphap A, Leaungwutiwong P, Kaewkangwal J, Luplertlop N. Development of single-tube mutiplex RT-PCR for dengue virus typing. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2009; 40(6): 1254-8.

Pham DA, Leuangwutiwong P, Jittmittraphap A, Luplertlop N, Bach HK, Akkarathamrongsin S, Theamboonlers A, Poovorawan Y. High prevalence of Hepatitis C virus genotype 6 in Vietnam. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2009; 27(2-3): 153-60.


2007

Jampangern W, Vongthoung K, Jittmittraphap A, Worapongpaiboon S, Limkittikul K, Chuansumrit A, Tarunotai U, Chongsanguan M. Characterization of atypical lymphocyte and immunophenotype of lymphocyte in dengue hemorehagic fever. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol. 2007 Mar; 25(1):27-36.


2006

Jittmittraphap A, Thammapalo S, Ratanasetyuth N, Wongba N, Mammen PM, Jampangern W. Rapid Detection of Dengue Viral RNA in Mosquito by Nucleic Acid-Sequence Based Amplification (NASBA). Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2006; 37(6): 1117-24.


2005

Limkittikul K, Yingsakmongkon S, Jittmittraphap A, Chuananon S, Supakul W, Kowasupathr S, Rojanawatsirivit C, Jampangern W. Clinical Differences among PCR-Proven Dengue Serotype Infections. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2005; 36(6): 1432-87.


2002

Usawattanakul W, Jittmittraphap A, Endy TP, Nisalak A, Tapchaisri P, and Looareesuwan S. Rapid Detection of Dengue Viral RNA by Nucleic Acid Sequence-Based Amplification (NASBA). WHO Den Bull 2002; 26: 125-30

Usawattanakul W, Jittmittraphap A, Nisalak A, Tapchaisri P, Siripanichgon K, Buchachart K, Hong-Ngarm A, and Endy TP. Detection of Dengue Viral RNA in Patients' Sera by Nucleic Acid Sequence-Based Amplification (NASBA) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). WHO Den Bull 2002; 26: 131-9.



Petty Patent


2021

Title: The Composition of Oral Cavity and Throat Antiseptic Solution.
Tancharoen S, Phruksaniyom C, Chintavalakorn R, Leaungwutiwong P, Jittmittraphap A.
Application No. 2103000028.
Filled on February 5, 2021.


Title: Antiviral Product for Oral and Throat and Production Method.
Mahidol C, Ruchirawat S, Suthanan W, Kittakoop P, Wanichacheva N, Limmatavapirat S, Limmatavapirat C, Leaungwutiwong P, Jittmittraphap A, Tubtimsri S, Ponphaiboon J, Krongrawa W.
Application No. 2203001779.
Filled on July 19, 2022.


Title: Nasal Spray Product for Killing Viruses and Production Method
Mahidol C, Ruchirawat S, Suthanan W, Kittakoop P, Wanichacheva N, Limmatavapirat S, Limmatavapirat C, Leaungwutiwong P, Jittmittraphap A, Tubtimsri S, Ponphaiboon J, Krongrawa W.
Application No. 2203001780.
Filled on July 19, 2022.



Book Chapter


2016

Wacharapluesadee S, Jittmittraphap A, Yingsakmongkon S, Hemachudha T. Chapter 53 Nipah Virus. In: Liu D. Molecular detection of animal viral pathogens. 4th eds. Taylor & Francis Crc Press. pp.455-466



Proceeding


2019

Nerurkar VR, Ching LL, Jittmittraphap A, Chattanadee S, Padamada J, Thippornchai N, Namekar M, Lehrer A, Leaungwutiwong P. Serosurveillance Using A Microsphere Immunoassay and Phylogenetic Analysis of Flavivirus Infection in Thailand-2002-2014. Meeting68th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-for-Tropical-Medicine-and-Hygiene (ASTMH). 2019: 101(S5); 257-8.


2015

Oer-Areemitr N, Thanachartwet V, Desakorn V, Jittmittraphap A, Sahassananda D, Wattanathum A. Validity of Peripheral Venous Lactate as a Biomarker for Severe Manifestation of Dengue in adults. Chest 2015: 148: 341a DOI: 10.1378/chest.2277740.


2014

Shuangshoti S; Sangkara W, Laothtamatas J, Jittmittraphap A, Tepsumethanon V, Wacharapluesadee S, Hemachudha, T. Rabies encephalitis. Brain Pathology 2014: 24(SI); 6-6. .


Likitsuntonwong W, Jittmittraphap A, Tepsumethanon V, Wacharapluesadee S, Hemachudha T, Shuangshoti S. Expression Profile of Rabies Nucleoprotein, Phosphoprotein, and Glycoprotein Genes in Furious and Paralytic Rabies of Canine Origin. 15th Khon Kaen Veterinary Annual International Conference Sustainable Development on One Health. 2014; 1: 214-21.


2013

Singchai P, Jittmittraphap A, Luplertlop N, Kalambaheti T, Wongchotigul V, Pongsuwanna Y, Leaungwutiwong P. Comparison of A simple restriction fragment length polymorphism assay and neutralization for subtyping of coxsackie B viruses. JITMM Proceedings. 2013; 2: 11-7.


2012

Jittmittraphap A, Shuangshoti S, Wacharapluesadee S, Virojanapirom P, Katthong P, Hemachudha T. Furious and paralytic rabies: glyco-/nucleo-/phosphoprotien nucleotide sequence heterogeneities at different parts of central nervous system International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2012: 16(S1); E87.


Laothtamatas J, Shuangshoti S, Wacharapluesadee, S, Sangkarat W, Lumlertdacha B, Tepsumethanon V, Phukpattaranont P, Jittmittraphap A, Hemachudha T. Canine furious and paralytic rabies: studies of neural tract integrity, blood brain barrier, virus and inflammatory distribution patterns. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2012: 16(S1); E110-E111.


2003

Usawattanakul W; Jittmittrapha, A; Endy TP, Nisalak A, Tapchaisri P, Looareesuwan S. Rapid detection of dengue viral RNA by nucleic acid sequence based amplification (NASBA). Journal of Clinical Virology 2003: 28(S1); S67.


Last updated: July 18, 2025