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Potentials Of Ivabradine To Improve Cardiac Function In Dogs With Naturally Occurring, Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prapawadee Pirintr
Potentials Of Ivabradine To Improve Cardiac Function In Dogs With Naturally Occurring, Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prapawadee Pirintr
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The main hypothesis of the present study is that ivabradine (1.0 mg/kg, orally, twice daily) can reduce heart rate (HR), myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) and improve cardiac function in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) partly due to a reduction of cardiomyocyte apoptosis. In order to test the hypothesis, this study was divided into three parts. The first part aimed to determine the appropriate single oral dose of ivabradine for reduction of HR and MVO2 as assessed by rate-pressure product (RPP= HR x systolic blood pressure). Once the appropriate dose was achieved, the second part was conducted to investigate …
Potentials Of Ivabradine To Improve Cardiac Function In Dogs With Naturally Occurring, Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prapawadee Pirintr
Potentials Of Ivabradine To Improve Cardiac Function In Dogs With Naturally Occurring, Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease, Prapawadee Pirintr
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The main hypothesis of the present study is that ivabradine (1.0 mg/kg, orally, twice daily) can reduce heart rate (HR), myocardial oxygen consumption (MVO2) and improve cardiac function in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) partly due to a reduction of cardiomyocyte apoptosis. In order to test the hypothesis, this study was divided into three parts. The first part aimed to determine the appropriate single oral dose of ivabradine for reduction of HR and MVO2 as assessed by rate-pressure product (RPP= HR x systolic blood pressure). Once the appropriate dose was achieved, the second part was conducted to investigate …
Effects Of Short-Term Growth Hormone Administration On Plasma Leptin Levels In Normal And Diet-Induced Obesity Rats, Sutharinee Likitnukul
Effects Of Short-Term Growth Hormone Administration On Plasma Leptin Levels In Normal And Diet-Induced Obesity Rats, Sutharinee Likitnukul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Obesity has related to the alteration of hormonal profiles, i.e. growth hormone (GH), insulin and leptin. Because of the pleiotropic mechanisms of GH, it plays important roles both in the pathophysiological mechanisms and the therapeutic hormonal supplementation, which probably affected plasma leptin. The present research aimed firstly to demonstrate the effect of short-term GH administration on plasma leptin in 3 conditions; basal, meal-induced and fasting condition, from the rats with different adipose tissue mass. Secondly, to investigate short-term effect of GH on insulin sensitivity and body adiposity in control, diet resistant (DR) and diet-induced obesity (DIO) rats. In this regard, …
The Protective Effect Of Hydroxyxanthone On The Leakiness Of Intestinal Epithelia By The Proinflammatory Cytokine Related To Bacterial Endotoxin, Wannaporn Chayalak
The Protective Effect Of Hydroxyxanthone On The Leakiness Of Intestinal Epithelia By The Proinflammatory Cytokine Related To Bacterial Endotoxin, Wannaporn Chayalak
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Leaky gut characterized as decreased transepithelial electrical resistance and increased paracellular permeability to macromolecules is associated with several fatal diseases including sepsis. Pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1β is a critical mediator of underlying mechanism through activation of myosin light chain kinase pathway. Blocking the inducible phosphorylated myosin light chain (p-MLC) indicates the successful treatment. Xanthones predominantly found in mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) has been indicated as a potent anti-inflammatory action. Hydroxyxanthones (HDX), the major natural xanthones, have been recently synthesized in various forms. This study aimed to examine and screen the action of various forms of synthetic HDXs, in preventing the increased paracellular …
Pulmonary Lesion Texture Classification From Endobronchialultrasonogram Using Texture Analysis, Banphatree Khomkham
Pulmonary Lesion Texture Classification From Endobronchialultrasonogram Using Texture Analysis, Banphatree Khomkham
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research aims to develop a method to help distinguish the appearance of pulmonary lesions from a high-frequency sound (Endobronchial Ultrasound—EBUS) image. According to medical information, the appearance of smooth or rough texture of a lesion can significantly indicate that it is malignant or benign. In this study, the features that are used in the classification are divided into 3 groups: group 1 consists of 22 standard features, group 2 consists of the proposed features extracted from the weighted sum of the upper and lower GLCM which consists 12 features, and group 3 is the combination of group 1 and …
Mathematical Models For Treatment Time Of Pathogenic Infection In Blood After Antibiotics Administration, Panit Suavansri
Mathematical Models For Treatment Time Of Pathogenic Infection In Blood After Antibiotics Administration, Panit Suavansri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The objective in this thesis is to create a mathematical model to predict the period of time needed to clear out the pathogens from the bloodstream after the patient receives certain antibiotics. The result will lead to the time where the drug administration can be terminated. This research is to compute the densities of bacteria and malaria in bloodstream at any given time and to compare this level with the actual results of the patient's blood sampling, which was sent to the laboratory for investigation. The laboratory process of the blood sampling will usually take more than 2-3 days to …
Explicit Formula For Conditional Expectations Of Product Of Polynomial And Exponential Function Of Affine Transform Of Extended Cox-Ingersoll-Ross Process, Phiraphat Sutthimat
Explicit Formula For Conditional Expectations Of Product Of Polynomial And Exponential Function Of Affine Transform Of Extended Cox-Ingersoll-Ross Process, Phiraphat Sutthimat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In this thesis an explicit formula for conditional expectations of the product of polynomial and exponential function of an affine transform is derived under the extended function of an transform is derived under the extended Cox-Ingersoll-Ross (ECIR) process. By applying the Feynman-Kac theorem, the explicit formula is revealed from the solution of the corresponding partial differential equation. To support the validity of the obtained results, we, herein, conduct Monte Carlo simulations to investigate the accuracy of the explicit formula.
Cuckoo Search And Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony Heuristic Methods For Vehicle Routing Problem With Backhaul And Time Window Constraints, Tanawat Worawattawechai
Cuckoo Search And Enhanced Artificial Bee Colony Heuristic Methods For Vehicle Routing Problem With Backhaul And Time Window Constraints, Tanawat Worawattawechai
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The vehicle routing problem with backhauls and time windows (VRPBTW) aims to find a feasible vehicle route that minimizes the total traveling distance while imposing capacity, backhaul, and time-window constraints. In this dissertation, a mathematical model of VRPBTW is introduced to obtain an optimal solution. The heuristics, namely the nearest urgent candidate (NUC), which applies the urgency priority and candidate techniques, and the nearest neighbor with roulette wheel selection (NNRW) which is a combination of a roulette wheel selection method and the improved nearest neighbor heuristic, are also presented to solve this problem. Moreover, two metaheuristic methods are presented to …
3d Printing Of Graphene/Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites, Warrayut Kanabenja
3d Printing Of Graphene/Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites, Warrayut Kanabenja
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Graphene based thermoplastic polyurethane composites filaments was prepared by melt blending process prior to fabricate with 3D printing technique. The effects of different graphene loading (0.05 wt% - 0.20 wt%) in TPU matrix on the properties of composites were studied. Initially, graphite was successfully oxidized to graphite oxide following Hummer’s method and the reduction of graphene oxide to graphene by L-ascorbic acid was also achieved as being confirmed by the FTIR and XRD results. TPU and TPU/graphene nanocomposites were investigated for their thermal, mechanical, physical and electrical properties. Thermal stability of TPU/graphene composites was improved against neat TPU. The first …
Designing A New Building In Historic Setting: A Case Study Of National Library Of Laos, Annita Southiphong
Designing A New Building In Historic Setting: A Case Study Of National Library Of Laos, Annita Southiphong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
During the French colonial era, Laos was colonized by France since 1893, French architecture elements were integrated into Lao architecture and modified to absorb in the climate (hot and humid). The French colonial style has been affecting the architecture of several major towns and cities including Vientiane. During 30 years under the rule of French, Vientiane is the most notable to its French influence is its architecture, a number of large-scale construction projects were implemented. However, after independence, Laos was developing continuously, many colonial buildings have been renovated to change the function of the building for several purposes such as …
Revitalizing Tio Chew Chinese Cemetery Through A Design Of An Elderly Center, Khai Sin Lee
Revitalizing Tio Chew Chinese Cemetery Through A Design Of An Elderly Center, Khai Sin Lee
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Old cemeteries are often threatened by new urban development, which can result in them being closed, relocated or demolished. This thesis studies Tio Chew Cemetery in Bangkok as an alternative case based on its current unique use as a recreation area. Although without the threats of demolition, several on-site issues, both tangible and intangible, are facing Tio Chew Cemetery. To respond to these issues, a design of an elderly center is proposed to improve and revitalize the cemetery through the understanding of historical importance and contemporary design of new buildings in the old compound. This research applies a mixed methodology …
Architectural Design Factors Influencing Pedestrian Flow In Community Malls: A Case Study Of Thong Lo, Nicha Wiboonpote
Architectural Design Factors Influencing Pedestrian Flow In Community Malls: A Case Study Of Thong Lo, Nicha Wiboonpote
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
During the past decade, community malls are in the fastest growing category of Bangkok's retail industry. This growth was due to their building layouts and types of tenants which match urban lifestyles; along with Bangkok zoning restrictions for large shopping centers in residential areas. Today, the number of community malls with three or more floors (mid-rise community malls) is growing, especially in Thong Lo. This is because of the increasing land prices, where investments in community malls with one-two floors are no longer cost-effective. However, mid-rise community malls commonly have the issue of low pedestrian flows on the upper floors, …
Cmu Media Arts And Design Center, Pachara Chantanayingyong
Cmu Media Arts And Design Center, Pachara Chantanayingyong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The development of technological innovations has led to the diversification of art in terms of its form as an instrument to portray artists' ideas and creativity. Focusing on contemporary art in the twenty-first century, electronic and digital media play a dominant role as well as conventional art forms. From an architectural perspective, shifting media and form affect the design framework of art space in the twenty-first century, which requires further study for suitable criteria. In addition, existing art spaces are outnumbered by the sheer quantity of artworks due to continuous artistic production. Several art spaces counteract this problem by expanding …
New Student Union: Reviving The Histories And Memories Of The University Of Yangon, Pale Thitsar Kyaw
New Student Union: Reviving The Histories And Memories Of The University Of Yangon, Pale Thitsar Kyaw
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research focuses on redesigning the demolished student union building located at the University of Yangon, which has a significant political history. As the University of Yangon campus and its buildings hold important histories and memories of student lives at various points throughout time, the social and cultural values that students possessed in the past and the historical significance of the University of Yangon are studied in-depth. Further, these values and significant memories are revived in the new, contemporary student union design. Literature reviews, archival materials, drawings, photos and on-site observations are used to analyze the campus and its buildings. …
Tropical Strategy Of Modern Architecture In Cambodia For The Design Of A Contemporary Art Space In Phnom Penh, Pisith Ty
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In the past decades, Cambodia has experienced a boom in building construction. However, many of those buildings do not take sustainable approach into account. They are built without concern of the tropical climate which results into a high level of energy consumption from air-conditioning system. Some none-commercial buildings, such as cultural and educational facilities, could not be operated because of lack of the fund for electricity. For a better understanding of architectural design in the tropical environment of the context, the research focuses on the works of Vann Molyvann, the father of architects in Cambodia, a state architect in 1960s, …
Cloning And Characterisation Of Alternansucrase From Leuconostoc Citreum Abk-1 And Role Of Surface Aromatic Acids On Product Size, Karan Wangpaiboon
Cloning And Characterisation Of Alternansucrase From Leuconostoc Citreum Abk-1 And Role Of Surface Aromatic Acids On Product Size, Karan Wangpaiboon
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The alternansucrase (ALT, EC 2.4.1.140) catalyses transferring of glucose from sucrose to produce a polymer with α-1,6 and α- 1,3 linkages, so-called "alternan". The ALT-encoding gene from Leuconostoc citreum ABK-1 (WTalt) was successfully cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). The two versions of truncated SH3-like domains, ∆3SHALT and ∆7SHALT, were successfully constructed. The WTALT, ∆3SHALT and ∆7SHALT possessed optimum temperature of 40 °C, while optimum pH of WTALT was at 5.0 but ∆3SHALT's and ∆7SHALT's were shifted to pH 4.0. Their activities could be enhanced by Mn²⁺. Kinetic studies of all ALTs were mainly responsible for transglycosylation activity …
Use Transformation Process Of Shophouses: A Case Study Of Tha Tien's Shophouse, Bangkok, Peeraya Boonprasong
Use Transformation Process Of Shophouses: A Case Study Of Tha Tien's Shophouse, Bangkok, Peeraya Boonprasong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In the changing urban context, proposing new uses for historic buildings such shophouses has mould a constraint to place identity when the application of utilisation is grounded on tendencies of demand and consumerism. The historic urban fabric, as a particular physicality of activity and experience in which meaning is interpreted through a sense of place and authenticity, is disturbed by misuse and excessive growth from the new concept of uses. The study of use transformation is to comprehend the capability of responsive behaviour to place bonding, when use is transforming by internal and external influences e.g. life course, repossession, honourability, …
Synthesis Of Fisetin Glycosides By Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase From Paenibacillus Sp. Rb01, Nattawadee Lorthongpanich
Synthesis Of Fisetin Glycosides By Cyclodextrin Glycosyltransferase From Paenibacillus Sp. Rb01, Nattawadee Lorthongpanich
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Fisetin is a flavonoid which was widely exerted in pharmacological industries. However, fisetin has low water solubility and unstable in aqueous solution. So the uses of fisetin have been limited. The purpose of this study was to increase water solubility of fisetin by transglycosylation reaction using cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) from Paenibacillus sp. RB01. The reaction had to perform in co-organic solvent system and DMSO at 40% (v/v) was proved to be the most suitable co-organic solvent since it provided the high enzyme stability and high production yield. Moreover, the types of glycosyl donor were also determined and β-cyclodextrin was found …
Isolation And Characterization Of Triclocarban Degrading Bacteria As Plant Growth Promoter, Merry Krisdawati Sipahutar
Isolation And Characterization Of Triclocarban Degrading Bacteria As Plant Growth Promoter, Merry Krisdawati Sipahutar
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Triclocarban (TCC) is a widely used as antimicrobial agent in household products. High usage volume of TCC results in its accumulation in sludge and lead to contamination in environments. Application of biosolid in agricultural activities leads to contamination of TCC in agricultural areas. So. development of bioremediation technique for TCC is necessary to maintain quality of agricultural ecosystem. For that purpose, this research isolated 5 soil bacteria capable of TCC degradation and with plant-growth promoting (PGP) activities including Ochrobactrum sp. MC22, Ochrobactrum sp. MC35, Sphingobacterium sp. MC43, Pseudomonas sp. MS45, and Pseudomonas fluorescens MC46. Among them, Ochrobactrum sp. MC22 and …
Effects Of Curcumin-Loaded Bacterial Cellulose Films On Cancer Cells, Chayut Subtaweesin
Effects Of Curcumin-Loaded Bacterial Cellulose Films On Cancer Cells, Chayut Subtaweesin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In this study, a curcumin-loaded bacterial cellulose films were developed. Bacterial cellulose films were prepared by culturing Gluconacetobacter xylinus in coconut water-based medium. Curcumin, an active substance found in turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn), was then absorbed into never-dried bacterial cellulose pellicles by immersion in 0.5 and 1.0 mg/ml curcumin solutions, with absolute ethanol as solvent, for 24 hours. The curcumin-loaded bacterial cellulose pellicles were then air-dried. Controlled release of curcumin was achieved in buffer solutions containing Tween 80 and methanol additives, at pH 5.5 and 7.4. Curcumin-loaded bacterial cellulose films prepared with curcumin solutions at concentrations of 0.5 and 1.0 …
Metal Artifact Reduction In Computed Tomography At Head And Neck Region, Sornjarod Oonsiri
Metal Artifact Reduction In Computed Tomography At Head And Neck Region, Sornjarod Oonsiri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The common streak artifacts in computed tomographic images result from the metal implant in patients. Such the artifacts could suppress proper diagnosis or misdiagnosis in computed tomographic images. The purpose of this study is to develop the method for metal artifact reduction using MATLAB software and implement in both phantom and patients for head and neck computed tomographic imaging. The new algorithm of metal artifact reduction in computed tomographic images had been developed using MATLAB software. The homogeneous phantom, Alderson Rando phantom, and patients with a metal implant in the head and neck region had been scanned by Philips Brilliance …
Prevalence And Molacular Genetic Analysis Of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus And Enterovirus 68 Among Children With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection In Thailand, I-Lada Thongpan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes acute lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children worldwide. A clear description of local RSV molecular epidemiology, evolution, and transmission requires detailed sequence data and can inform new strategies for virus control and vaccine development. To investigate the RSV burden in Thailand over six consecutive years (January 2012 to December 2017). There were two different methods to detect RSV in the present study. First, we screened 3306 samples obtained from children ≤5 years old with acute respiratory tract infection using semi-nested reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) during January 2012 to December 2015. Second, …
Effects Of Mitragynine On Morphine And Methamphetamine Addiction In Animal Models Of Addiction, Rittinarong Meepong
Effects Of Mitragynine On Morphine And Methamphetamine Addiction In Animal Models Of Addiction, Rittinarong Meepong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth) has long been used in folklore medicine in Southeast Asian countries. It has been used for its analgesic effects and treatment of opioid withdrawal. Mitragynine is a major alkaloid found in the leaves of kratom plant that exerts its effects via activation of opioid receptors and other receptors in the central nervous system. This study aimed to provide evaluation of abuse liability and potential of mitragynine in the treatment for opioids and amphetamine type stimulants addictions. Abuse liability of mitragynine and its effects on morphine and methamphetamine addiction were evaluated by drug discrimination, conditioned place preference …
Screening Of Spore Forming D-Lactic Acid Producing Bacteria And Its Optimization, Budsabathip Prasirtsak
Screening Of Spore Forming D-Lactic Acid Producing Bacteria And Its Optimization, Budsabathip Prasirtsak
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In this study, isolation, screening, fermentation optimization, and determination of the expression of key enzymes involving in D-lactic acid production were conducted for selection of the novel D-lactic acid isolate with the high yield, productivity, and optical purity. From the screening experiment, the novel isolate, NK26-11T, was obtained. The isolate NK26-11T was a Gram-stain-positive, catalase-positive, facultatively anaerobic, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium isolated from soil sample in Thailand. This isolate homofermentatively fermented glucose for D-lactic acid and grew at the wide range of temperature between 20 and 45 °C and the pH of 5-8.5. The cell-wall peptidoglycan of NK26-11T contained meso-diaminopimelic acid. …
Effect Of Stapled Α-Helical Mastermind Like 1 (Sahm1) Peptide Conjugated With Gold Nanoparticles Toward Notch Signaling Pathway In Human Leukemia Jurkat Cell, Chonnicha Subkod
Effect Of Stapled Α-Helical Mastermind Like 1 (Sahm1) Peptide Conjugated With Gold Nanoparticles Toward Notch Signaling Pathway In Human Leukemia Jurkat Cell, Chonnicha Subkod
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Currently, cancer is the top cause of death in Thailand and caused by the growth and spreading of abnormal cells in an uncontrolled manner. For T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), it was found that gene of encoding protein Notch is often mutated. In T-ALL, Notch signaling pathway is hyperactivated resulting in uncontrolled cell division. There are many types of cancer treatment such as surgery and chemotherapy but both approaches have serious side effects. Therefore, development of target drug delivery system is needed. In this study, the objective was to develop specific target drug delivery system by using gold nanoparticle (AuNP) …
Antiproliferative Activity Against Jurkat Cells Of Sahm1 Peptide Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles, Mukthida Thippayamonta
Antiproliferative Activity Against Jurkat Cells Of Sahm1 Peptide Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles, Mukthida Thippayamonta
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In general, treatments of cancer may involve medication, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Although these treatments are successful at a certain satisfactory level, their side effects are not acceptable for some patients. Thus, many researches have been investigated alternative methods to cure cancer. A technique of interest is the use of targeted drug therapy in which drug is designed to selectively kill only the cancer cells and to do no harm on the normal cells. Stapled α-helical peptide derived from mastermind-like I or SAHM1 is a small peptide which has been reported to have antiproliferative activity against cancer cells. However, its …
Separation And Purification Of Lactic Acid From Fermentation Broth By Reverse Osmosis, Natnirin Phanthumchinda
Separation And Purification Of Lactic Acid From Fermentation Broth By Reverse Osmosis, Natnirin Phanthumchinda
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) and seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes were used in the 2-stage reverse osmosis (RO) unit to recover, pre-purify, and pre-concentrate lactic acid. Calcium lactate (CaLAC), sodium lactate (NaLAC), and ammonium lactate (NH4LAC) were used as model feed solutions. The operating pressure showed a pronounced effect on lactate passage through the first BWRO unit, and the Donnan exclusion effect and hydrogen bonding were responsible for cation rejection. Calcium ions were rejected at the BWRO unit because of low diffusion rate and charge interaction at the surface. However, monovalent ions formed hydrogen bonds with the carbonyl group …
Specific Binding Of Hlas And Antigenic Peptides Associated With Behcet's Disease And Systemic Sclerosis, Sirilak Kongkaew
Specific Binding Of Hlas And Antigenic Peptides Associated With Behcet's Disease And Systemic Sclerosis, Sirilak Kongkaew
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules are essential components for immune functions. There play a major role to present antigenic-peptide for T-cell receptor (TCR) recognition and immune activation. Association between HLA genes and infectious as well as autoimmune diseases are identified genetic risk factors. For instance, Behçet’s disease (BD) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) are autoimmunity result in chronic of multisystemic inflammation and visceral fibrosis, respectively. To investigate the link of HLAs correlated with self-peptides for BD and SSc, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were applied on the HLAp complexes. For BD, a self-peptide named MICA-TM was modeled for two BD-association such as …
Adaptation Of Terrilactibacillus Laevilacticus Sk5-6 For Growth And D-Lactic Acid Production In A Low Yeast Extract Concentration Medium, Srettapat Limsampancharoen
Adaptation Of Terrilactibacillus Laevilacticus Sk5-6 For Growth And D-Lactic Acid Production In A Low Yeast Extract Concentration Medium, Srettapat Limsampancharoen
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Lactic acid has been extensively used in food, personal care, and pharmaceutical products. Besides, lactic acid can be used as the sole feedstock in the synthesis of polylactic acid (PLA), the biodegradable plastic. The demand of the bioplastics including PLA has been increased due to the environmental impact of petroleum based plastic; therefore, this expedited the market demand of lactic acid. It should be noted that the polymer grade lactic acid is unlike those commercially available products for food and pharmaceutical applications. The high purity of stereoisomer either D-lactate or L-lactate is mandatory in PLA polymerization. In addition, the production …
Increasing Viability Of Probiotic Bacteria Co-Encapsulated With Prebiotic For Disease Resistance In White Shrimp Litopenaeus Vannamei, Suppharada Jantarathin
Increasing Viability Of Probiotic Bacteria Co-Encapsulated With Prebiotic For Disease Resistance In White Shrimp Litopenaeus Vannamei, Suppharada Jantarathin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The main problem of probiotics is the low survival of these microorganisms in food products and sensitive to harsh conditions during food processing, storage and in the gastrointestinal tract. The suitable technology for protecting probiotics to maintain the high number of probiotic cells in product and survived within the host which is microencapsulation technique. The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of prebiotic which is inulin or Jerusalem artichoke on the survival of encapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus TISTR 1338 within alginate matrix and double-coated with chitosan after freeze-drying process and heat processing at 70°C for 60 min. Furthermore, …