Asst.Prof.Aornrutai Promsong,Ph.D.

Research Interests

• Medicinal plant: Licuala longecalyculata Furtado

  • • Phytonutrients/Phytochemicals

    • Biological activities: anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial action etc.

• Cellular and molecular immunology: antimicrobial peptides, cytokines and chemokines

• Virology: HIV-1 and HPV etc.

Latest publications

• Nittayananta W, Chutiwitoonchai N, Lerdsamran H, Promsong A, Srichana T, Netsomboon K, Sawadpongpan S, Kerdto J. Oro-nasal film spray with andrographolide blocks SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infections and strengthens mucosal innate immunity. Phytomedicine Plus. 2026 Feb;6(1):100957. doi:10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.100957.

• Promsong A, Chuerduangphui J, Levy CN, Hladik F, Satthakarn S, Nittayananta W. Effects of ellagic acid on vaginal innate immune mediators and HPV16 infection in vitro. Molecules. 2024;29(15):3630. doi:10.3390/molecules29153630. 

• Nittayananta W, Lerdsamran H, Chutiwitoonchai N, Promsong A , Srichana T, Netsomboon K, et al. A novel film spray containing curcumin inhibits SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus infection and enhances mucosal immunity. Virol J 2024; 21: 26. doi: 10.1186/s12985-023-02282-x.

• Nittayananta W, Promsong A, Levy C, Hladik F, Chaitaveep N, Ungphaiboon S, et al. Microbicide containing ellagic acid can inhibit HIV-1 infection. Molecules 2022; 27: 7941.

• Promsong A, Nasomyon L, Maungchanburi S, Saksawad R, Pratakkarn A. A novel anticancer effect of Licuala longecalyculata Furtado extracts on lung cancer cell line. Trop J Pharm Res 2022; 21: 1699-705.

• Promsong A, Luewisawakul C, Bin-u-seng N, Sripradist A, Theerakitthanakul K. Use of palm olein in deep-fried food restaurants in a municipality of Narathiwat is associated with a risk of metabolic syndrome. Princess of Naradhiwas University Journal 2021; 13: 291-308.

• Promsong A, Wang-ae A, Thongwiset K, Chaturapittaponrat C, Suwannit W. Less physical activity and inappropriate food consumption were risk factors for diabetes mellitus and hypertension among risk group in Khokkhian Subdistrict, Mueang District, Narathiwat Province. Princess of Naradhiwas University Journal 2019; 11: 50-63.

• Promsong A, Chuenchitra T, Saipin K, Tewtrakul S, Panichayupakaranant P, Satthakarn S, et al. Ellagic acid inhibits HIV-1 infection in vitro: Potential role as a novel microbicide. Oral Dis 2018: 24: 249-52. 

• Chesor M, Sangsri T, Pintarasri S, Nunkaew T, Tohkayomatee R, Worngor M, et al. Correlation among body mass index, blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipid profile in middle-age woman population in Khok kian, Muang, Narathiwas province. Royal Thai Airforce Medical Gazette 2015; 61: 17-23.

• Promsong A, Chung WO, Satthakarn S, Nittayananta W. Ellagic acid modulates the expression of oral innate immune mediators: Potential role in mucosal protection. J Oral Pathol Med 2015; 44: 214-21. 

• Satthakarn S, Chung WO, Promsong A, Nittayananta W. Houttuynia cordata modulates oral innate immune mediators: potential role of herbal plant on oral health. Oral Dis 2015; 2: 512-18. 

• Satthakarn S, Hladik F, Promsong A, Nittayananta W. Vaginal innate immune mediators are modulated by a water extract of Houttuynia cordata Thunb.        BMC Complement Altern Med 2015; 15: 183. 

• Promsong A, Hladik F, Chuenchitra T, Nittayananta W. Effects of ellagic acid on enhancing mucosal immune mediators and HIV-1 infection inhibition. Nutrients. 2014; 6: 4115- 164. (Accepted in NATPRO5 conference report on May 6-8,2014).

International Conferences

Oral Presentation

• • Pratakkarn A, Saksawad R, Maungchanburee S, Promsong A. Anticancer effect of Licuala longecalyculata Furtado extract in Sirindhorn Peat Swamp Forest on lung cancer cell line. International Medical Students' Research Conference: IMRC 2021; 2021 December 18-19; Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand.

  • Promsong A, Hladik F, Chuenchitra T, Nittayananta W. Effects of ellagic acid on enhancing mucosal immune mediators and HIV-1 infection inhibition. The 5th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and beauty (NATPRO5); 2014 May 6-8; Moevenpick Resort and Spa Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand.

  • Promsong A, Satthakarn S, Chung WO, Nittayananta W. Can mucosal innate immunity be enhanced by plant-derived compounds?. The 1st Prince of Songkla University and Universitas Ahmad Dahlan joint seminar on Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences; 2013 November 7; Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla Thailand.

Poster Presentation

• • Ukkahad T, Promsong A, Piamsomboon C, Sukthana Y. Do Educational Environment, Motivation and Life Quality Affect to Medical Students in a Newly Established Medical School for Multicultural Society?. OTTAWA2020; 2020 February 28-March 4; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • Ukkahad T, Kwansay N, Promsong A. Early clinical exposure curriculum effect on preclinical medical student’s empathy. AMEE2020; 2020 September 7-9.

  • Promsong A, Ukkahad T, Piamsomboon C, Suwannit W, Sukthana Y. Teacher is a Key Success Factor for Pre-Medical Learning in Newly Establish Medical School, Princess of Naradhiwas University. An international association for medical education 2019; 2019 August 24-28; Vienna, Austria.

  • Satthakarn S, Hladik F, Promsong A, Nittayananta W. Effects of Houttuynia cordata water extract on vaginal innate immunity. International symposium and annual meeting of the KSABC; 2015 August 17-19; Pyeongchang campus, Seoul National University, Korea.

  • Promsong A, Chung WO, Satthakarn S, Nittayananta W. Ellagic acid modulates the expression of oral innate immune mediators. The 12th Biennial Congress of the European Association of Oral Medicine; 2014 September 11-14; Gloria Hotels and Resort Antayla, Turkey.

  • Promsong A, Chung WO, Nittayananta W. Effects of ellagic acid on mucosal innate immunity. The 91st IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition in Seattle; March 20-23, 2013. Washington, USA, 

National Conferences

Poster Presentation

• Promsong A, Chuenchitra T, Saipin K, Hladik F, Nittayananta W. Effect of ellagic acid on inhibiting HIV-1 infection. การประชุมวิชาการระดับชาติ ครั้งที่ 4 ประจำปี 2558 เรื่องการวิจัยและนวัตกรรมเพื่อพัฒนาท้องถิ่นสู่ประชาคมอาเซียน; วันที่ 5 สิงหาคม 2558; มหาวิทยาลัยนราธิวาสราชนครินทร์, นราธิวาส.

Oral Presentation

• • Promsong A. Enhancing mucosal innate immunity by Thai medicinal herbs: a new approach to inhibit HIV-1 infection at the portal of entry. Research Question Contest; 2012 February 13; Faculty of Medicine Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla, Thailand.

Patent

• • วิภาวี นิตยานันทะ, อรฤทัย พรหมสงค์. ส่วนผสมที่ประกอบด้วยกรดแอลลาจิกที่มีฤทธิ์ยับยั้งการเพิ่มจำนวนของไวรัส. เลขที่สิทธิบัตร 81736. (ออกให้ 12 มีนาคม 2564 ถึง 5 พฤษภาคม 2577)