Name: Watcharamat Muangkaew
Position: Scientist
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Muangkaew W,, Khum-eam P, Wongwai S, Akesonth C, Promdusng W, Boontanom P. The Photographic Techniques of Fungal Petri Dishes for Initial Diagnosis, Research Applications and Instructional Media Developments. Siriraj Med Bull [internet]. 2025;18(2):73-82.
Sukphopetch P, Aramwit P, Reamtong O, Thiangtrongjit T, Kanjanapruthipong T, Muangkaew W,, Kengkoom K, Fongsodsri K, Ampawong S. Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Sericin Nanofibers and Rice-Encapsulated Nanosericin for Psoriasis: Mechanistic Insights from a 3D Skin Model. Int J Nanomedicine. 2025 doi: 10.2147/IJN.S508995.
Pudgerd A, Jongsomchai K, Muangkaew W,, Phuapittayalert L, Jamsuwan S, Chanmanee T, Vanichviriyakit R, Sukphopetch P. A tryptophol-containing emulgel ameliorates imiquimod-induced mice psoriasis. Sci Rep. 2025;15(1):19398. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-04431-4.
Muangkaew W,, Doungdun T, Iampornchai J, Tipprasert R, Kenpun R, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Prasopsin S, Samung Y, Boontanom P, Thanomsridetchai N. Pathogenic bacteria and fungi from bat guano in restricted access caves, Kanchanaburi Province. J Med Health Sci. 2024;31(1):32-44.
Muangkaew W,, Thanomsridetchai N, Khum-eam P, Boontanom P, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Ampawong S, Sukphopetch P. Scedosporium species complex: The hidden and overlooked danger. J Med Health Sci [internet]. 2024 [cited 2025 Jun. 17];31(3):166-80.
Muangkaew, W,., Thanomsridetchai, N., Tangwattanachuleeporn, M. et al. Unveiling Lodderomyces elongisporus as an Emerging Yeast Pathogen: A Holistic Approach to Microbiological Diagnostic Strategies. Mycopathologia 189, 94 (2024).
Kitisin T, Muangkaew W,, Thitipramote N, Pudgerd A, Sukphopetch P. The study of tryptophol containing emulgel on fungal reduction and skin irritation. Sci Rep.2023;13(1):18881. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-46121-z.
Sawunkatut P, Muangkaew W,, Pianmak T, Khum-eam P, Ruenmul N, Jampan P, Panbu W, Lorliam W, Kitisin T, Sukphopetch P. The potential role of fungal Quorum-sensing, Tryptophol, in human pathogenic fungi focusing on systemic mycosis. J Med Health Sci.2023;30(2):47-58.
Muangkaew W,, Ruenmul N, khum-em P, Kitisin T and Sukphopetch P. In vitro effects of quorum sensing molecules, Tryptophol, on the growth of antifungal drug-resistant fungi. J Med Health Sci. 2022;29(2):93-105.
Kitisin T, Muangkaew W,, Sukphopetch P. Regulation of DAF-16-mediated longevity and immune response to Candida albicans infection in Caenorhabditis elegans. New Microbiol. 2022; 45(1):51-61.
Kaewpan A, Duangurai T, Rungruengkitkun A, Muangkaew W,, Kanjanapruthipong T, Jitprasutwit N, Ampawong S, Sukphopetch P, Chantratita N, Pumirat P. Burkholderia pseudomallei pathogenesis in human skin fibroblasts: A Bsa type III secretion system is involved in the invasion, multinucleated giant cell formation, and cellular damage. PLoS One. 2022 Feb 3;17(2):e0261961.
Kanjanapruthipong T, Sukphopetch P, Reamtong O, Isarangkul D, Muangkaew W,, Thiangtrongjit T, Sansurin N, Fongsodsri K, Ampawong S. Cytoskeletal Alteration Is an Early Cellular Response in Pulmonary Epithelium Infected with Aspergillus fumigatus Rather than Scedosporium apiospermum. Microb Ecol. Microb Ecol. 2022 Jan;83(1):216-235.
Kitisin T, Ampawong S, Muangkaew W,, Sukphopetch P. Phenomic profiling of a novel sibling species within the Scedosporium complex in Thailand. BMC Microbiol. 2021 Feb 9;21(1):42.
Kitisin T, Muangkaew W,, Ampawong S, Chutoam P, Thanomsridetchai N, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Sukphopetch P. Isolation of fungal communities and identification of Scedosporium species complex with pathogenic potentials from a pigsty in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. New Microbiol. 2021 Jan;44(1):33-41.
Kitisin T, Muangkaew W, Ampawong S, Sukphopetch P. Utilization of an in vitro biofabricated 3D skin as a pathological model of cutaneous candidiasis. New Microbiol. 2020 Sep 4;43(4):171-179.
Kitisin T, Muangkaew W, Ampawong S, Sukphopetch P. Tryptophol Coating Reduces Catheter-Related Cerebral and Pulmonary Infections by Scedosporium apiospermum. Infect Drug Resist. 2020;13:2495-2508.
Ampawong S, Kengkoom K, Sukphopetch P, Aramwit P, Muangkaew W, Kanjanapruthipong T, Buaban T. Evaluating the effect of rice (Oryza sativa L.: SRNC05053-6-2) crude extract on psoriasis using in vitro and in vivo models. Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):17618.
Singkum P, Muangkaew W, Suwanmanee S, Pumeesat P, Luplertlop N Suppression of the pathogenicity of Candida albicans by the quorum sensing molecules farnesol and tryptophol. Folia Microbiologica. 2019 doi 10.2323/jgam.2018.12.002
Luplertlop N, Muangkaew W, Pumeesat P, Suwanmanee S, Singkum P. Distribution of Scedosporium species in soil from areas with high human population density and tourist popularity in six geographic regions in Thailand. PLoS One. 2019 Jan 23;14(1):e0210942.
Muangkaew W, Suwanmanee S, Singkum P, Pumeesat P, Luplertlop N. Effects of UVC Irradiation on Growth and Apoptosis of Scedosporium apiospermum and Lomentospora prolificans. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis. 2018 Dec 2;2018:3748594.
Mahakunkijcharoen Y, Hirunpetcharat C, Malijunbua S, Muangkaew W, Paksanont S. Effective Aeromonas specific monoclonal antibody for immunodiagnosis. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed. 2018;8(1):7-13.
Muangkaew W, Wongsuk T, Luplertlop N. Common dermatophytes and in vitro anti-fungal susceptibility testing in patients attending the Dermatological Clinic at the Hospital for Tropical Medicine, Bangkok. New Microbiologica. 2017; 40(3):175-179
Luplertlop N, Suwanmanee S, Muangkaew W, Kitisin T, Ampawong S, Vongpunsawad S, Poovorawan Y. Impact of Zika virus infection on the SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cell line. J Vector Borne Dis. 2017; 54: 207–214
Pumeesat P, Muangkaew W, Ampawong S, Luplertlop N. Candida albicans biofilm development under increased temperature. New Microbiologica. 2017; 40(3): 279-283
Pumeesat P, Wongsuk T, Muangkaew W, Luplertlop N. Growth-inhibitory effects of farnesol against Scedosporium boydii and Lomentospora prolificans. Journal of Southeast asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017:48(1): 170-8
Muangkaew W, Wongsuk T, Pumeesat P, Suwanmanee S, Luplertlop N. The Influence of culture media on growth and morphology of Scedosporium boydii and Lomentospora prolificans.J.Med.Health Sci. 2016: 23(2): 16-25
Luplertlop N, Pumeesat P, Muangkaew W, Wongsuk T, Izquierdo AA. Environmental screening for the Scedosporium apiospermum species complex in public parks in Bangkok, Thailand. PLoS One. 2016 Jul 28;11(7):e0159869. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159869.
Singkum P, Muangkeaw W, Tangwattanachuleeporn M, Luplertlop N. Investigation of the activity of phospholipase, esterase, and hemolysin in Scedosporium apiospermum. J.Med.Health Sci. 2016; 24(2): 1-10.
Muangkaew W, Kitisin T, Suwanmanee S, Mahakunkijcharoen Y, and Luplertlop N. Anti-microbial activity of Nisin on common dermatological pathogens. Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences. Vol. 22 No. 2 August 2015