Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunhapas Soodvilai​

E-mail: sunhapas.soo@mahidol.ac.th, (66)-2201-5617

Education

Research Interests

1. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 Modified cycloartanes with improved inhibitory effect on SGLT-mediated glucose uptake in human renal proximal tubular cells ตัวขนส่งกลูโคสชนิด sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) ที่พบในเซลล์หลอดไตส่วนต้น มีความสำคัญในการดูดกลับกลูโคสที่ผ่านการกรองที่โกลเมอรูลัสกลับเข้าสู่เลือด การลดการทำงานของ SGLT2 มีผลลดการดูดกลับกลูโคสและเพิ่มการกำจัดกลูโคสออกจากร่างกาย งานวิจัยนี้ศึกษาฤทธิ์ทางเภสัชวิทยาของ schisandronic acid ซึ่งเป็นสารกลุ่ม cycloartane จากพืช Gardenia collinsae Craib ต่อการทำงานของ SGLT2 สาร schisandronic acid ลดการทำงานของ SGLT2 ในการขนส่งกลูโคสเข้าสู่หลอดไตส่วนต้นของมนุษย์ การปรับโครงสร้างของ schisandronic acid เพิ่ม potency ในการยับยั้งการทำงานของ SGLT2 ผลงานวิจัยสัมพันธ์กับ SDG goals ข้อที่ 3 สร้างหลักประกันว่าคนมีชีวิตที่มีสุขภาพดีและส่งเสริมสวัสดิภาพสำหรับทุกคนในทุกวัย ผลที่ได้รับและการนำไปใช้ประโยชน์ : การยับยั้งการทำงานด้วยตัวยับยั้ง (inhibitor) เป็นยาที่ใช้รักษาโรคเบาหวาน โดยยาที่มีใช้ในปัจจุบันเป็นสารอนุพันธ์ของสาร phlorizin เท่านั้น ดังนั้นการค้นพบสารกลุ่ม cycloartane ได้แก่ schisandronic acid และสารอนุพันธ์อาจเป็นสารต้นแบบที่ใช้พัฒนาเป็น SGLT2 inhibitors สำหรับการรักษาโรคเบาหวานโดยการกระตุ้นการขับกลูโคสออกจากร่างกาย

2. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Effects of silymarin-loaded amphiphilic chitosan polymeric micelles on the renal toxicity and anticancer activity of cisplatin" This research explores the effects of silymarin (SM)-loaded polymeric micelles (PMs) on the renal toxicity and anticancer activity of cisplatin. Amphiphilic chitosan derivatives were employed to develop SM-loaded PMs. The SM-loaded PMs had small particle sizes (326-336 nm), negative surface charge, high entrapment efficiency (47-70%), and demonstrated pH-sensitive release. SM (50-100 μg/mL)-loaded PMs increased the cytotoxic efficacy of cisplatin on the cancer cells. Interestingly, SM-loaded benzyl-functionalized succinyl chitosan (BSC) PMs showed the cytoprotective effect of cisplatin in renal cells compared to SM. In conclusion, SM-loaded BSC PMs could enhance the therapeutic effect, and protect renal damage during the treatment with cisplatin. Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Reference: Sirima Soodvilai, Wajee Tipparos, Worranan Rangsimawong, Prasopchai Patrojanasophon, Sunhapas Soodvilai, Warayuth Sajomsang, Praneet Opanasopit. Effects of silymarin-loaded amphiphilic chitosan polymeric micelles on the renal toxicity and anticancer activity of cisplatin. Pharm Dev Technol. 2019 Oct;24(8):927-934. doi: 10.1080/10837450.2018.1556690.

3. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Soluble (pro)renin receptor regulation of ENaC involved in aldosterone signaling in cultured collecting duct cells" Activation of (pro)renin receptor (PRR) induces epithelial Na+ channel (ENaC) activity in cultured renal collecting duct cells. The present study demonstrates the role of soluble form of PRR (sPRR) in ENaC regulation. In cultured renal collecting duct cells, sPRR (sPRR-His) induced a significant and transient increase in the ENaC-mediated Na+ transport. The ENaC activation was blocked by inhibition of NADPH oxidase 1/4 Nox4. sPRR-His induced protein expression of the α-subunit but not β- or γ-subunits of ENaC, in parallel with upregulation of mRNA expression as well as promoter activity of the α-subunit. In addition, the effect of aldosterone-induced Na+ transport was associated with sPRR generation. Taken together, these results demonstrate that sPRR induces two phases of ENaC activation and functions as a mediator of the action of aldosterone in regulation of body fluid. Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Reference: Fei Wang, Renfei Luo, Kexin Peng, Xiyang Liu, Chuanming Xu, Xiaohan Lu, Sunhapas Soodvilai, Tianxin Yang. Soluble (pro)renin receptor regulation of ENaC involved in aldosterone signaling in cultured collecting duct cells. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2020 Mar 1;318(3):F817-F825. doi: 10.1152/ajprenal.00436.2019.

4. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "High affinity of 4-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)-N-methylpyridinium transport for assessing organic cation drugs in hepatocellular carcinoma cells" Human organic cation transporter 1 (hOCT1) and human organic cation transporter 3 (hOCT3) are highly expressed in hepatocytes and play important roles in cationic drug absorption, distribution, and elimination. This study clarified the significant roles of hOCTs in HepG2 cells. The cells expressed hOCT1 and hOCT3 corresponding to transport function. The results reveal that hOCT1 and hOCT3 expressed in HepG2 cells exhibit notable impacts on cationic drug actions. HepG2 cells could be a rapid and powerful platform for r screening of cationic drug actions and interactions with hOCTs. Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Reference: Metee Jinakote, Atcharaporn Ontawong, Sunhapas Soodvilai, Jeerawat Pimta, Tipthida Pasachan, Varanuj Chatsudthipong, Chutima Srimaroeng. High affinity of 4-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)-N-methylpyridinium transport for assessing organic cation drugs in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2020 Jun;34(3):365-379. doi: 10.1111/fcp.12531.

5. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Regulation of adipocyte differentiation and metabolism by lansoprazole" Lansoprazole (LPZ) is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for treatment of acid-related diseases, and it is increasingly recognized for its potential application as an anti-diabetic therapy. In this study, we assessed effects of LPZ on adipocyte differentiation and function by using 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and HFD-induced obesity mice as an in vitro and in vivo model, respectively. LPZ has dual effects on differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells. At low concentrations, LPZ enhanced adipocyte differentiation via induction of PPARγ and C/EBPα, two master adipogenic transcription factors, as well as lipogenic proteins, ACC1 and FASN. Increasing of adipocyte number subsequently increased basal and insulin-stimulated glucose uptake, and expression of Glut4 mRNA. Inhibition of adipogenesis by LPZ reduced mature adipocyte number, Glut4 mRNA expression and insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. In addition, treatment with LPZ significantly reduced body weight gain and total fat mass in HFD-induced obese mice. Significance: These results indicate that effects of LPZ on adipocyte differentiation are dependent on concentration and are correlated with PPARγ and C/EBPα. Associated SCG goals no. 3 is ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Reference: Ameena Benchamana, Hiroyuki Mori, Ormond A MacDougald, Sunhapas Soodvilai. Regulation of adipocyte differentiation and metabolism by lansoprazole. Life Sci. 2019 Dec 15;239:116897. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116897.

6. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Panduratin A Derivative Protects against Cisplatin-Induced Apoptosis of Renal Proximal Tubular Cells and Kidney Injury in Mice" Cisplatin is an effective chemotherapy, its effectiveness is limited due to nephrotoxicity. Development of adjuvant therapies preventing cisplatin nephrotoxicity is required. The present study demonstrates the renoprotective effects of derivatives of panduratin A. Amomg derivative of panduratin A, DD-218, showed greater attenuation of cisplatin-induced toxicity than panduratin A. The cytoprotective effect of DD-218 was mediated via decreases in cisplatin-induced mitochondria dysfunction, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, activation of ERK1/2, and cleaved-caspase 3 and 7. In addition, DD-218 attenuated cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by a decrease in renal injury and improved in renal dysfunction in mice. Importantly, DD-218 did not attenuate the anti-cancer efficacy of cisplatin This finding suggests that DD-218, a derivative of panduratin A, holds promise as an adjuvant therapy in patients receiving cisplatin. The results of this study has recently been published in Molecules (2021). Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Reference: Thongnuanjan P, Soodvilai S, Fongsupa S, Thipboonchoo N, Chabang N, Munyoo B, Tuchinda P, Soodvilai S. Panduratin A Derivative Protects against Cisplatin-Induced Apoptosis of Renal Proximal Tubular Cells and Kidney Injury in Mice. Molecules. 2021 Nov 2;26(21):6642. doi: 10.3390/molecules26216642.

7. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Protective Effect of Panduratin A on Cisplatin-Induced Apoptosis of Human Renal Proximal Tubular Cells and Acute Kidney Injury in Mice" Acute kidney injury, limits use of cisplatin in cancer treatment. The present study explores the nephroprotective effects of panduratin A on cisplatin-induced renal injury. panduratin A ameliorates cisplatin-induced renal toxicity in both mice and RPTEC/TERT1 cells. Panduratin A improved kidney function and ameliorated renal tubule injury of cisplatin by inhibiting activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK)1/2 and caspase 3. Interestingly, panduratin A did not alter the anti-cancer efficacy of cisplatin in either human cancer cell lines. The present study highlights panduratin A has a potential protective effect on cisplatin’s nephrotoxicity. The data obtained from the study is associated with SDG goals no. 3, which is ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Reference: Penjai Thongnuanjan, Sirima Soodvilai, Somsak Fongsupa, Napason Chabang, Pornpun Vivithanaporn, Patoomratana Tuchinda, Sunhapas Soodvilai. Protective Effect of Panduratin A on Cisplatin-Induced Apoptosis of Human Renal Proximal Tubular Cells and Acute Kidney Injury in Mice. Biol Pharm Bull. 2021;44(6):830-837. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b21-00036.

8. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Germacrone Reduces Cisplatin-Induced Toxicity of Renal Proximal Tubular Cells via Inhibition of Organic Cation Transporter" Cisplatin is a widely used chemotherapy for solid tumors; however, its benefits are limited by serious nephrotoxicity, particularly in proximal tubular cells. The present study investigated the renoprotective effect and mechanisms of germacrone, a bioactive terpenoid compound found in Curcuma species on cisplatin-induced toxicity of renal cells. Germacrone attenuated apoptosis of human renal proximal tubular cells following treatment with cisplatin. Co-treating human renal proximal tubular cells with cisplatin and germacrone significantly reduced cellular platinum content compared with cisplatin treatment alone. The effect of germacrone on organic cation transporter 2 (OCT2) which is a transporter responsible for cisplatin uptake was determined. Germacrone showed an inhibitory effect on OCT2 function with less effect on OCT1. The germacrone's protective effect on cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity was not observed in cancer cells; cisplatin's anti-cancer activity was preserved. In conclusion, germacrone prevents cisplatin-induced toxicity in renal proximal tubular cells via inhibition OCT2 transport function and reducing cisplatin accumulation. Thus germacrone may be a good candidate agent used for reducing cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity. Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Reference: Sirima Soodvilai, Paranee Meetam, Lawan Siangjong, Ratchanaporn Chokchaisiri, Apichart Suksamrarn, Sunhapas Soodvilai. Germacrone Reduces Cisplatin-Induced Toxicity of Renal Proximal Tubular Cells via Inhibition of Organic Cation Transporter. Biol Pharm Bull. 2020;43(11):1693-1698. doi: 10.1248/bpb.b20-00392.

9. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง “Farnesoid X Receptor Activation Stimulates Organic Cations Transport in Human Renal Proximal Tubular Cells” งานวิจัยนี้ได้ทำการศึกษาผลกระทบของการมีระดับกรดน้ำดีในกระแสเลือดสูงซึ่งพบในสภาวะการอักเสบของตับ ว่ามีผลอย่างไรต่อกระบวนการกำจัดสารพิษร่างกายทางไต โดยมุ่งศึกษาผลต่อการทำงานของตัวขนส่งสารประจุบวก ( cation transporters) ชนิด OCT2 MATE1 และ MATE2K จากผลการวิจัยพบว่ากรดน้ำดีชนิด chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) กระตุ้นตัวรับ Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) ส่งผลเพิ่มการสังเคราะห์และการทำงานของตัวขนส่งสารทั้ง 3 ชนิด นำไปสู่การเพิ่มการขับสารประจุบวกออกจากร่างกายได้ กลไกนี้เป็นการตอบสนองของร่างการเพื่อเพิ่มการขับสารออกทางไต ทดแทนการขับสารออกทางตับในกรณีที่ตับไม่สามารถขับสารออกจากร่างกายได้ ผลงานวิจัยสัมพันธ์กับ SDG goals ข้อที่ 3 สร้างหลักประกันว่าคนมีชีวิตที่มีสุขภาพดีและส่งเสริมสวัสดิภาพสำหรับทุกคนในทุกวัย

เอกสารอ้างอิง Teerasak Wongwan, Varanuj Chatsudthipong, Sunhapas Soodvilai. Farnesoid X Receptor Activation Stimulates Organic Cations Transport in Human Renal Proximal Tubular Cells Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Aug 24;21(17):6078. doi: 10.3390/ijms21176078.)

10. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Tiliacora triandra (Colebr.) Diels Leaf Aqueous Extract Inhibits Hepatic Glucose Production in HepG2 Cells and Type 2 Diabetic Rats" This study investigated the effects of Tiliacora triandra (Colebr.) Diels aqueous extract (TTE) on hepatic glucose production in hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells and type 2 diabetic (T2DM) conditions. Results demonstrate that TTE reduced oxidative stress by induced copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase genes, similarly to epicatechin (EC) and quercetin (QC). TTE decreased hepatic glucose production. Impairment of hepatic gluconeogenesis in T2DM rats was restored after treatments TTE. Collectively, TTE could potentially be developed as a nutraceutical product to prevent glucose overproduction in patients with obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes who are being treated with antidiabetic drugs. Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Reference: Tipthida Pasachan, Acharaporn Duangjai, Atcharaporn Ontawong, Doungporn Amornlerdpison, Metee Jinakote, Manussabhorn Phatsara, Sunhapas Soodvilai, Chutima Srimaroeng. Tiliacora triandra (Colebr.) Diels Leaf Aqueous Extract Inhibits Hepatic Glucose Production in HepG2 Cells and Type 2 Diabetic Rats. Molecules. 2021 Feb 25;26(5):1239. doi: 10.3390/molecules26051239.

11. UN SDG ที่เกี่ยวข้อง : SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) สรุปผลงานวิจัยเรื่อง "Novel Potential Application of Chitosan Oligosaccharide for Attenuation of Renal Cyst Growth in the Treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease" Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS), a natural polymer derived from chitosan, exerts several biological activities and drug delivery enhancer. COS is vastly distributed to kidney and eliminated in urine, it may have a potential advantage as the therapeutics of kidney diseases. This reveals the effect of COS on renal cyst enlargement and its underlying mechanisms. COS decreased renal cyst growth without cytotoxicity. The effect of COS on renal cyst growth requires a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase beta (CaMKKβ) and activation of AMPK via CaMKKβ. Therefore, COS may hold the potential for pharmaceutical application in polycystic kidney disease. Associated SDG goals is Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Reference: Nutthapoom Pathomthongtaweechai, Sunhapas Soodvilai, Rath Pichyangkura, Chatchai Muanprasat. Novel Potential Application of Chitosan Oligosaccharide for Attenuation of Renal Cyst Growth in the Treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Molecules. 2020 Nov 27;25(23):5589. doi: 10.3390/molecules25235589.