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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilawan Mahabudsarakam
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wilawan Mahabudsarakam
Education
  • B.Sc. (Chemistry), Prince of Songkla University
  • M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry), Prince of Songkla University
  • Ph.D. (Organic Chemistry), University of Sydney
Experience
  • Pharmacological activities of medicinal plants, especially, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, antihypertensive, anti-ulcer, gastro-intestinal stimulant or relaxant as well as central nervous system activities.
  • Toxicology testing: acute, subacute, subchronic and chronic toxicity as well as dermal toxicity.
Publication
  • Hutadilok Towatana, N., Chaiyamuttii, P., Panthong, K.,Mahabusarakam, W. and Rukachaisirikul V. “Antioxidative and free radical scavenging activities of some plants used in Thai folk medicine” Pharm. Bio. 2006, 44, 221-228.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Kuaha, K., Prapon, W. and Taylor, W.C. “Prenylated xanthones as Potential antiplasmodial substances from mangostin” Planta Med 2006, 72, 912-916.
  • Deachathai, S., Mahabusarakam, W., Phongpaichit S., W.C. Taylor. 2006. Phenolic Compounds from the flowers of Garcinia dulcis. Phytochemistry, 67, 464-469
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Nuangnaowarat, W. and Taylor, W.C., 2006, Xanthone derivatives from Cratoxylum cochinchinense roots. Phytochemistry 67, 470-474
  • Deachathai, S., Mahabusarakam, W., Phongpaichit, S., W.C., Taylor. 2005. Phenolic compounds from the fruit of Garcinia dulcis. Phytochemistry 66, 2368-2375.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Chairerk, P. and W.C. Taylor.. 2005 Xanthones from Garcinia cowa Roxb. Latex. Phytochemistry, 66: 1148-1153
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Deachathai, S., Phongpaichit, S., Chansakul, J. and W.C.Taylor. 2004. A Benzil and Isoflavone derivatives from Derris scandens Benth. Phytochemistry 65: 1185-1191.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Proudfoot, J. and Croft, K. 2000. Inhibition of Lipoprotein Oxidation by Prenylated Xanthones Derived from Mangostin. Free. Rad. Res. 33: 643-659.
  • Lu X.Z., Hasmeda, M., Mahabusarakam, W., Ternai, B., Ternai, P.C. and Polya, G.M. 1998. Inhibition of eukaryote protein Kinases and of a Cyclic Nucleotide-binding Phosphatase by Prenylated Xanthones. Chemica-Biological Interactions 114: 121-140.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Pakawatachai, C., Wiriyachitra P., Taylor, W.C., Skelton, B.W., and White, A.H. 1998. Bicyclomangostin : a New Acid-Catalysed Cyclization Product from Mangostin. Aust.J.Chem. 51: 249-254.
  • Tuntiwachwuttikul, P., Pancharoen, O., Mahabusarakam, W., Wiriyachitra, P., Taylor, W.C., Bubb, WA and Towers, G.H.N. 1997. A Triterpenoid Saponin from Maesa ramentacea, Phytochemistry 44: 491-495.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Panthong, A., and Kunanusorn, P., 1994. Screening of Antiinflammatory Activity and Anagelsic Effect of Chemicals from Maesa ramentacea Songklanakarin J.Sci. Technol. 16(3): 277-278.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Towers, G.H.N., Tuntiwachwuttikul, P., and Wiriyachita, P. 1990. Piscicidal Triterpenoid Saponins of the Pericarps of Sapindus emarginatus. J.Sci.Soc. Thailand 16: 187-189
  • Chiayvaresajja, S., Maxwell, J.F., Mahabusarakam, W., Wiriyachitra, P., and Towers, G.H.N. 1987. Thai Piscicidal Plants. J.Sci.Soc. Thailand 13: 29-45.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Wiriyachitra, P., and Taylor, W.C. 1987. Chemical Constituents of Garcinia mangostana Lin. J.Nat.Prod. 50: 474-478.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Wiriyachitra, P., and Phongpichit, S. 1986. Antibacterial Activities of Chemical Constituents from Garcinia mangostana Linn. J.Sci.Soc. Thailand 12: 239-242.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Phongpichit, S., and Wiriyachitra, P., “Screening of Antifungal Activity of Chemicals from Garcinia mangostana”, Songklanakarin J.Sci. and Technol., 1983, 5(4): 341-342.
  • Mahabusarakam, W., Phongpichit, S., Jansakul, C. and Wiriyachitra, P. 1983. Screening of Antibacterial Activity of Chemicals from Garcinia mangostana. Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol. 5(4):337-340.
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