Research Interest
Neurogenesis in the adult and developing brain.
Neuroprotective effects of bioactive compounds on neurogenesis related to memory in animal models including aging and antimitotic drugs such as valproic acid, chemotherapeutic drugs and L-methionine.
Effect of bioactive compounds on regulation of adult hippocampal neural stem cells in vitro and in vivo.
Publications
1)Nataya Sritawan, Ram Prajit, Pornthip Chaisawang, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wanassanan Pannangrong, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat*. (2020) Metformin alleviates memory and hippocampal neurogenesis decline induced by methotrexate chemotherapy in a rat model. Biomed Pharmacother. 22; 131:110651. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110651.
2)Jariya Umka Welbat*, Salinee Naewla, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wanassanan Pannangrong, Anusara Aranarochana, Peter Wigmore (2020) Neuroprotective effects of hesperidin against methotrexate-induced changes in neurogenesis and oxidative stress in the adult rat. Biochem Pharmacol,114083. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114083.
3)Ram Prajit, Nataya Sritawan, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Salinee Naewla, Anusara Aranarochana, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wanassanan Pannangrong, PeterWigmore and Jariya Umka Welbat* (2020) Chrysin Protects against Memory and Hippocampal Neurogenesis Depletion in D-Galactose-Induced Aging in Rats. Nutrients, 12(4), 1100; doi.org/10.3390/nu12041100.
4)Apiwat Sirichoat, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Pornthip Chaisawang, Anusara Aranarochana, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2020) Melatonin attenuates 5-fluorouracil-induced spatial memory and hippocampal neurogenesis impairment in adult rats. Life Sci, doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117468.
5)Wanassanun Pannnangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat, Amnart Chaichun, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai* (2020) Effect of combined extracts of aged garlic, ginger, and chili peppers on cognitive performance and brain antioxidant markers in Aβ-induced rats. Exp Anim., 19-0123, doi: 10.1538/expanim.
6)Ram Prajit, Nataya Sritawan, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Salinee Naewla, Anusara Aranarochana, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wanassanan Pannangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) The effect of chrysin on memory impairments in aging rats induced by D-galactose. Srinagarind Med J, 34(5), 490-496.
7)Apisit Chaidee, Sudarat Onsurathum, Kitti Intuyod, Ornuma Haonon, Patchareewan Pannangpetch, Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Porntip Pinlaor, Chawalit Pairojkul, Jariya Umka Welbat, Wannaporn Ittiprasert, Christina J. Cochran, Victoria H. Mann, Paul J. Brindley, and Somchai Pinlaor (2019) Opisthorchis viverrini Infection Augments the Severity of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High-Fat/High-Fructose Diet-Fed Hamsters. Am J Trop Med Hyg, doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0442.
8)Salinee Naewla, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wanassanan Pannangrong, Pornthip Chaisawang, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Hesperidin alleviates methotrexate-induced memory deficits via hippocampal neurogenesis in adult rats. Nutrients, 11(4), 936; doi.org/10.3390/nu11040936.
9)Wanassanun Pannnangrong, Apiwat Sirichoat, Trai Wongsiri, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Valproic acid withdrawal ameliorates impairments of hippocampal-spatial working memory and neurogenesis. J Zhejiang Univ-Sci B (Biomed & Biotechnol), 20(3):253-263. doi: 10.1631/jzus.B1800340.
10)Anusara Aranarochana, Pornthip Chaisawang, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Protective effects of melatonin against valproic acid-induced memory impairments and reductions in adult rat hippocampal neurogenesis. Neuroscience, doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2019.02.022.
11)Apiwat Sirichoat, Suchada Krutsri, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Anusara Aranarochana, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Melatonin protects against methotrexate-induced memory deficit and hippocampal neurogenesis impairment in a rat model. Biochem Pharmacol, 163, 225-233; doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2019.02.010.
12)Sitthichai Iamsaard, Jariya Umka Welbat, Wannisa Sukhorum, Suchada Krutsri, Supatcharee Arun, Tarinee Sawatpanich*. Methotrexate changes the testicular tyrosine phosphorylated protein expression and seminal vesicle epithelia of adult rats. Int. J. Morphol. 2018, 36(2), 737-742.
13)Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Pattama Amarttayakong, Somsiri Ratanasuwan, Pornpimol Kirirat, Wanassanun Pannnangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat, Parichat Prachaney, Amnart Chaichun, Surachai Sae-Jung. Predetermining glenoid dimensions using the scapular dimensions. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol.; doi: 10.1007/s00590-018-2313-9.
14)Salinee Naewla, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Effects of Hesperidin on Memory Impairments Induced by Methotrexate in Adult Rats. Srinagarind Med J, 34(1), 26-35.
15)Anusara Aranarochana, Suchada Krutsri, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Melatonin alleviates valproic acid-induced memory impairments in adult rats. Srinagarind Med J, 34(1), 36-45.
16)Jariya Umka Welbat*, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wanussanun Pannangrong, Peter Wigmore (2018) Neuroprotective Properties of Asiatic Acid against 5-Fluorouracil Chemotherapy in the Hippocampus in an Adult Rat Model. Nutrients, 10, 1053; doi:10.3390/nu10081053.
17)Suchada Krutsri, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Anusara Aranarochana, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wanussanun Pannangrong, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2018) Melatonin can ameliorate memory deficits induced by methotrexate chemotherapy in adult rats. Srinagarind Med J, 33(2), 176-82.
18)Kornrawee Suwannakot, Suchada Krutsri, Anusara Aranarochana, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wanussanun Pannangrong, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2018) The effect of melatonin on memory deficits induced by 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy in adult rats. Srinagarind Med J, 33(2), 183-9.
19)Piyaporn Thorajak, Wanussanun Pannangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Kittisak Sripanidkulchai, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai (2017) Effects of Aged Garlic Extract on Cholinergic, Glutamatergic and GABAergic Systems with Regard to Cognitive Impairment in Aβ-Induced Rats. Nutrients, 9, 686; doi: 10.3390/ nu9070686.
20)Weerawan Boonlert, Hattaya Benya-aphikul, Jariya Umka Welbat, Ratchanee Rodsiri (2017) Ginseng Extract G115 Attenuates Ethanol-Induced Depression in Mice by Increasing Brain BDNF Levels. Nutrients, 9, 931; doi: 10.3390/nu9090931.
21)Pattanapong Boonprom, Orachorn Boonla, Kanokporn Chayaburakul, Jariya Umka Welbat, Patchareewan Pannangpetch, Upa Kukongviriyapan, Veerapol Kukongviriyapan, Poungrat Pakdeechote, Parichat Prachaney. (2017) Garcinia mangostana pericarp extract protects against oxidative stress and cardiovascular remodeling via suppression of p47phox and iNOS in nitric oxide deficient rats. Ann Anat, 212, 27-36; doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2017.03.007.
22)Nutchareeporn Nillert, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Jariya Umka Welbat, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Kittisak Sripanidkulchai, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai (2017) Neuroprotective effects of aged garlic extract on cognitive dysfunction and neuroinflammation induced by β-amyloid in rats. Nutrients, 9, 24; doi:10.3390/nu9010024.
23)Piyawan Amimanan, Ratree Tavichakorntrakool, Kedsarin Fong-ngern, Pipat Sribenjalux, Aroonlug Lulitanond, Vitoon Prasongwatana, Chaisiri Wongkham, Patcharee Boonsiri, Jariya Umka Welbat, Visith Thongboonkerd (2017) Elongation factor Tu on Escherichia coli isolated from urine of kidney stone patients promotes calcium oxalate crystal growth and aggregation. Sci Rep, 7, 2953; doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-03213-x.
24)Apiwat Sirichoat, Suchada Krutsri, Kornrawee Suwannakot, Anusara Aranarochana, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2019) Melatonin protects against methotrexate-induced memory deficit and hippocampal neurogenesis impairment in a rat model. Biochem Pharmacol, 163, 225-233; doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2019.02.010.
25)Kulwadee Suwannatrai, Apiporn Suwannatrai, Pairat Tabsripair, Jariya Umka Welbat, Sirikachorn Tangkawattana, Cinzia Cantacessi, Jason Mulvenna, Smarn Tesana , Alex Loukas, Javier Sotillo (2016) Differential protein expression in the hemolymph of Bithynia siamensis goniomphalos infected with Opisthorchis viverrini. PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 10(11), e0005104. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005104.
26)Pornthip Chaisawang, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2017) Asiatic acid protects against cognitive deficits and reductions in cell proliferation and survival in the rat hippocampus caused by 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy. PLoS One, 10, 12(7), e0180650. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180650.
27)Jariya Umka Welbat*, Preeyanuch Sangrich, Apiwat Sirichoat, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Parichat Prachaney, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Peter Wigmore (2016) Fluoxetine prevents the memory deficits and reduction in hippocampal cell proliferation caused by valproic acid. J Chem Neuroanat, 78, 112-118; doi: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2016.09.003.
28)Jariya Umka Welbat*, Apiwat Sirichoat, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Parichat Prachaney, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Poungrat Pakdeechote, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai, Peter Wigmore (2016) Asiatic Acid Prevents the Deleterious Effects of Valproic Acid on Cognition and Hippocampal Cell Proliferation and Survival. Nutrients, 2016 8, 303; doi: 10.3390/nu8050303.
29)Jariya Umka Welbat*, Pornthip Chaisawang, Wunnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Parichat Prachaney, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai, Peter Wigmore (2016) Kaempferia parviflora extract ameliorates the cognitive impairments and the reduction in cell proliferation induced by valproic acid treatment in rats. Ann Anat. 2016 206, 7-13; doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2016.04.029.
30)Auttawit Sirichoat, Sujintana Wongthong, Ratdawan Kanyota, Ratree Tavichakorntrakool, Aroonwadee Chanawong, Jariya Umka Welbat, and Aroonlug Lulitanond (2016) Phenotypic Characteristics of Vancomycin-Non-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. Jundishapur J Microbiol, 2016 9(1), e26069.
31)Apiwat Sirichoat, Wunnnee Chaijaroonkhanarak, Parichat Prachaney, Wanassanun Pannangrong, Ratana Leksomboon, Amnart Chaichun, Peter Wigmore, Jariya Umka Welbat* (2015) Effects of asiatic acid on spatial working memory and cell proliferation in the adult rat hippocampus. Nutrients, 7(10): 8413-8423; doi: 10.3390/nu7105401.