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Chatpong Pethrak

National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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Microbiology· 3 Molecular Biology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Organism:Arabidopsis· 1 Organism:human· 1

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Mechanism of neuroinvasion and interferon response in human choroid plexus organoids during Japanese encephalitis virus infection

Yothin Kumsang, Atsadang Boonmee, Chatpong Pethrak, Pisut Pongchaikul, Usanarat Anurathapan, Chatchai Muanprasat, Phisit Khemawoot, Bunpote Siridechadilok, Natapong Jupatanakul, Nithi Asavapanumas, Nunya Chotiwan

This study investigates how Japanese encephalitis virus infects human choroid plexus organoids and triggers an interferon response, revealing a nondestructive neuroinvasion mechanism.

bioRxiv · Dec 3, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology

Natural salivary gland barrier curtails Zika virus transmission in Thai Aedes aegypti

Channarong Sartsanga, Kittitat Suksirisawat, Jutharat Pengon, Chatpong Pethrak, Atiporn Saeung, Nunya Chotiwan, Kwanchanok Uppakara, Saranya Thaiudomsup, Phonchanan Pakparnich, Kittipat Aupalee, Kritsana Taai, Rinyaporn Phengchat, Anna Beth Crist, Louis Lambrechts, Natapong Jupatanakul

This study identifies a naturally occurring salivary gland barrier in NAK Ae. aegypti mosquitoes that significantly reduces ZIKV transmission potential, offering a new strategy for vector control.

bioRxiv · Aug 8, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology

Comprehensive intra-host infection kinetics reveals high arbo-flavivirus transmission potential by neglected vector species, Aedes scutellaris

Yudthana Samung, Jutharat Pengon, Chatpong Pethrak, Phonchanan Pakparnich, Saranya Thaiudomsup, Kittitat Suksirisawat, Manop Saeung, Anon Phayakkaphon, Songpol Eiamsam-ang, Thipruethai Phanitchat, Channarong Sartsanga, Tararat Jantra, Patchara Sriwichai, Natapong Jupatanakul

This study shows Aedes scutellaris can transmit DENV and ZIKV efficiently despite lower initial infection rates, highlighting its role in arbovirus transmission.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases · May 6, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Dirus Complex Species Identification PCR (DiCSIP) improves identification of Anopheles dirus complex from Greater Mekong Subregion

Manop Saeung, Jutharat Pengon, Chatpong Pethrak, Sarunya Thaiudomsap, Suthat Lhaosudto, Atiporn Saeung, Sylvie Manguin, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap, Natapong Jupatanakul

This paper develops a new PCR assay, DiCSIP, to accurately identify Anopheles dirus complex species, improving upon the unreliable Dirus AS-PCR method.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2023 · PreprintMolecular Biology