2022
Morphological alteration of the pancreatic islet in ovariectomized rats fed a high-fat high-fructose diet
Chansela P, Potip B, Weerachayaphorn J, Kangwanrangsan N, Chukijrungroat N, Saengsirisuwan V. Morphological alteration of the pancreatic islet in ovariectomized rats fed a high-fat high-fructose diet. Histochemistry And Cell Biology 2022, 157: 427-442. PMID: 35037128, DOI: 10.1007/s00418-021-02062-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-fat high-fructose dietHigh-fructose dietEstrogen deficiencyInsulin resistancePancreatic isletsOVX ratsWhole-body insulin resistanceExcessive caloric intakeElevated plasma glucoseInsulin-resistant statesΒ-cell dysfunctionInsulin-producing β-cellsDiabetes coexistsEstrogen replacementInsulin levelsOvariectomized ratsDiabetic statePlasma glucoseDisease progressionHistological changesPancreatic morphologyCaloric intakeFat accumulationGlucagon-producing α-cellsImmunohistochemical staining
2018
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease impairs expression of the type II inositol 1,4,5‐trisphosphate receptor
Khamphaya T, Chukijrungroat N, Saengsirisuwan V, Mitchell‐Richards K, Robert ME, Mennone A, Ananthanarayanan M, Nathanson MH, Weerachayaphorn J. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease impairs expression of the type II inositol 1,4,5‐trisphosphate receptor. Hepatology 2018, 67: 560-574. PMID: 29023819, PMCID: PMC5893412, DOI: 10.1002/hep.29588.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseImpaired liver regenerationNonalcoholic steatohepatitisLiver regenerationHuh7 cellsLiver diseaseEffect of NAFLDPrevalent liver diseaseFatty liver diseaseC-JunHigh-fructose dietLiver biopsy specimensCell proliferationCalcium signalingHepG2 cellsLiver of ratsCell nuclear antigenCalcium release channelSimple steatosisLiver biopsyFatty liverTrisphosphate receptorBiopsy specimensRat modelType II inositol
2017
Type 2 inositol trisphosphate receptor gene expression in hepatocytes is regulated by cyclic AMP
Kruglov E, Ananthanarayanan M, Sousa P, Weerachayaphorn J, Guerra MT, Nathanson MH. Type 2 inositol trisphosphate receptor gene expression in hepatocytes is regulated by cyclic AMP. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications 2017, 486: 659-664. PMID: 28327356, PMCID: PMC5421629, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.03.086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenylyl CyclasesAnimalsBinding SitesColforsinCREB-Binding ProteinCyclic AMPDactinomycinFastingGene Expression RegulationHep G2 CellsHepatocytesHumansInositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate ReceptorsMaleMutationPrimary Cell CulturePromoter Regions, GeneticProtein BindingRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyResponse ElementsRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionThionucleotidesConceptsPost-translational modificationsRecruitment of CREBAdenylyl cyclase 6Transcriptional regulationType 2 inositolGene expressionPromoter activityTrisphosphate receptorCyclase 6CRE elementTreatment of hepatocytesReceptor gene expressionAC isoformsCREBHormonal regulationProtein levelsIntracellular CaD. AnalysisPromoterRelease channelExpressionCyclic AMPIP3R2RegulationRat hepatocytes
2016
Effects of andrographolide on intrahepatic cholestasis induced by alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate in rats
Khamphaya T, Chansela P, Piyachaturawat P, Suksamrarn A, Nathanson MH, Weerachayaphorn J. Effects of andrographolide on intrahepatic cholestasis induced by alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate in rats. European Journal Of Pharmacology 2016, 789: 254-264. PMID: 27475677, PMCID: PMC10804355, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2016.07.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCholestatic liver diseaseLiver diseaseIntrahepatic cholestasisLiver injuryProtective effectHepatic stellate cell activationAcute intrahepatic cholestasisAlpha-smooth muscle actinCholestatic liver injuryBile duct proliferationSerum alanine aminotransferaseNF-κB expressionSingle intraperitoneal injectionEffects of andrographolidePromising therapeutic optionEffective therapeutic approachPotent protective propertiesNuclear factor kappaStellate cell activationANIT injectionDuct proliferationTherapeutic optionsHepatoprotective effectPeriductular fibrosisAlternative therapies
2015
Nuclear Factor, Erythroid 2-Like 2 Regulates Expression of Type 3 Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor and Calcium Signaling in Cholangiocytes
Weerachayaphorn J, Amaya MJ, Spirli C, Chansela P, Mitchell-Richards KA, Ananthanarayanan M, Nathanson MH. Nuclear Factor, Erythroid 2-Like 2 Regulates Expression of Type 3 Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor and Calcium Signaling in Cholangiocytes. Gastroenterology 2015, 149: 211-222.e10. PMID: 25796361, PMCID: PMC4478166, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.03.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBile ductBile duct unitsCholestatic disordersOxidative stressCalcium signalingNuclear factorMouse cholangiocytesDuct unitsReduced calcium signalingIntrahepatic bile ductsLevels of Nrf2Cholangiocyte cellsKnockdown of Nrf2Activation of Nrf2Intracellular calcium release channelsTranscription factor Nrf2Binding of Nrf2Calcium release channelPolymerase chain reaction analysisBiliary diseaseTrisphosphate receptorControl ratsLiver disordersBicarbonate secretionChain reaction analysis