2015


      Abd Manan, F., Chai, T.T., Abd Samad, A., Mamat, D.D. (2015) Evaluation of the phytoremediation potential of two medicinal plants. Sains Malaysiana. 44(4): 503-509

 

      Chai, T.T., Kwek, M.T., Ong, H.C., Wong, F.C. (2015) Water fraction of edible medicinal fern Stenochlaena palustris is a potent α-glucosidase inhibitor with concurrent antioxidant activity. Food Chemistry. 186: 26-31

 

    Chai, T.T., Ooh, K.F., Quah, Y., Wong, F.C. (2015) Edible freshwater macrophytes: a source of anticancer and antioxidative natural products: a mini-review. Phytochemistry Reviews. 14(3): 443-457

 

    Chai, T.T., Tong, S.R., Law, Y.C., Mohd Ismail, N.I., Abd Manan, F., Wong, F.C. (2015) Anti-oxidative, metal chelating and radical scavenging effects of protein hydrolysates from blue-spotted stingray. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 14 (8): 1349-1355


     Chew, L.L., Chong, V.C., Ooi, A.L., Sasekumar, A. (2015). Vertical migration and positioning behavior of copepods in a mangrove estuary: Interactions between tidal, diel light and lunar cycles. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 152: 142-152


     Chia, P.P., Fan, S.H., Say, Y.H. (2015) Screening of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) α, γ and α-gene polymorphisms for obesity and metabolic syndrome association in the multi-ethnic Malaysian population. Ethn Dis. 25(4):383-390


       Chung, K.H., Othman, Z., Lee, J.S. (2015) Gamma irradiation of corn starches with different amylose-to-amylopectin ratio. J Food Sci Technol. 52(10): 6218-6229


      Foo, K.L., Ha, S.T. (2015) Synthesis and phase behaviors of new heterocyclic liquid crystals: nematic and smectic properties. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 699: 233-238


      Goh, K.W., Say, Y.H. (2015) Gamma-synuclein confers both pro-invasive and doxorubicin-mediated pro-apoptotic properties to the colon adenocarcinoma LS 174T cell line. Tumour Biol. 36(10): 7947-7960


     Kumar, D., Rub, M.A., Neo, K.E., Tan, Z.L., Beh, W.L., Wong, H.L. (2015) Interaction of Metal-Dipeptide Complex with Ninhydrin in the Absence and Presence of Conventional CTAB Surfactant. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. 36(11): 1657-1664


      Kumar, D., Rub, M.A., Neo, K.E., Tan, Z.L., Beh, W.L., Wong, H.L. (2015) Study of Copper (II)-Glycylphenylalanine Complex with Ninhydrin in Aqueous and Cationic CTAB Micellar Media: A Kinetic and Mechanistic Approach. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 203: 204-209


     Lee, K.H., Chai, V.Y., Kanachamy, S.S., Say, Y.H. (2015) Association of UCP1 -3826A/G and UCP3 -55C/T gene polymorphisms with obesity and its related traits among multi-ethnic Malaysian subjects. Ethnicity & Disease. 25(1): 65-71


      Lim, W.S., Gan, M.S.Y., Ong, M.H.L., Chew, C.H. (2015) Lauric acid abolishes interferon-gamma (IFN-g)-induction of Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 (VCAM-1) expression in human macrophages. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction. 4(3): 216-220


      Lim. C.K., Subramaniam, H., Say, Y.H., Jong, V.Y.M., Khaledi, H., Chee, C.F. (2015) A new chromanone acid from the stem bark of Calophyllum teysmannii. Nat Prod Res. 29(21): 1970-1977


      Ng, W.K., Koh, C.B., Teoh, C.Y., Romano, N. (2015) Farm-raised tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, fed commercial feeds with added organic acids showed enhanced nutrient utilization, immune response and resistance to Vibrio harveyi challenge. Aquaculture. 449: 69-77


     Ong, M.K., Ali, A. (2015) Antifungal action of ozone against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and control of papaya anthracnose. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 100: 113-119


     She, L.Y., Tew, L.S., Chew, C.H. (2015) Occurrence of blaCTXM-2, blaSHV, blaTEM genes in ESBL-producing bacteria from retail sausages in Kampar, Malaysia. Biomedical Research 26 (3): 456-460


    Wong B.Y., Ong A.H.K., Khoo G. (2015) Length-Weight Relationships of Acetes spp. Sampled Along the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana 44(3):379-386


     Wong, H.K., Chew, C.H. (2015) Cocus nucifera milk enhances liver cell viability and down-regulates nuclear hormone receptor RXR-α but not PPAR-α expression in high dose. Biotechnology: an Indian Journal 11 (2): 57-65


     Yap, F.C., Wong, W.L., Brennan, G.P., Halton, D.W., Maule, A.G., Lim, L.H.S. (2015) Larval development of the pedunculate barnacles Octolasmis angulata Aurivillius 1894 and Octolasmis cor Aurivillius 1892 (Cirripedia: Thoracica: Poecilasmatidae) from the gills of the mud crab, Scylla tranquebarica Fabricius, 1798. Arthropod Structure & Development. 44(3): 253-279


     Yong, A.L., Ooh, K.F., Ong, H.C., Chai, T.T., Wong, F.C. (2015) Investigation of antibacterial mechanism and identification of bacterial protein targets mediated by antibacterial medicinal plant extracts. Food Chemistry.186: 32-36


     Yong, H.S., Lim, P.E., Tan, J., Song, S.L., Suana, I.W., Eamsobhaba, P. (2015) Multigene phylogeography of Bactrocera caudata (Insecta: Tephritidae): Distinct genetic lineages in Northern and Southern Hemispheres. PLoS ONE. 10(6): e0129456


     Chai, T.T., Yeoh, L.Y., Mohd Ismail, N.I., Ong, H.C., Abd Manan, F., Wong, F.C. (2015) Evaluation of glucosidase inhibitory and cytotoxic potential of five selected edible and medicinal ferns. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14 (3): 449-454


    Chai, T.T., Kwek, M.T., Mohd Ismail, N.I., Ooi, JLS, Yang Amri A, Abd Manan F, Law YC, Wong FC. (2015) Antioxidant activities of methanol extract and solvent fractions of marine macroalga, Avrainvillea erecta (Berkeley) A. Gepp and E.S. Gepp (Dichotomosiphonaceae). Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14 (3): 503-50


    Chai, T.T., Yeoh, L.Y., Mohd Ismail, N.I., Ong, H.C., Wong, F.C. (2015) Cytotoxicity and antiglucosidase potential of six selected edible and medicinal ferns. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research. 72(2): 397-401


     Loganathan, A., Ng, C.J., Tan, M.P., Low, W.Y. (2015) Barriers faced by healthcare professionals when managing falls in older people in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a qualitative study. BMJ Open. 5: e008460


      Khew, C.Y., Teo, C.J., Chan, W.S., Wong, H.L., Namasivayam, P., Ho, C.L. (2015) Brassinosteroid insensitive 1-associated kinase 1 (OsI-BAK1) is associated with grain filling and leaf development in rice.  J Plant Physiol.182:23-3


     Akamatsu, A., Uno, K., Kato, M., Wong, H.L., Shimamoto, K., Kawano, Y. (2015) New insights into the dimerization of small GTPase Rac/ROP guanine nucleotide exchange factors in rice. Plant Signal Behav. 10(7): e1044702


    Chan, S.M., Khoo, K.S., Sit, N.W. (2015) Interactions between plant extracts and cell viability indicators during cytotoxicity testing: Implications for ethnopharmacology studies. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 14: 1991-1998


   Mamat, D.D., Chong, C.S., Abd Samad, A., Chai, T.T., Abd Manan, F. (2015) Effects of Copper on Total Phenolics, Flavonoids and Mitochondrial Properties of Orthosiphon stamineus Callus Culture. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 17(6): 1243-1248


     Ooh, K.F., Ong, H.C., Wong, F.C.Chai, T.T. (2015) HPLC profiling of phenolic acids and flavonoids and evaluation of anti-lipoxygenase and antioxidant activities of aquatic vegetable Limnocharis flava. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research 72(5): 973-979


   Abd Manan, F., Chai, T.T., Abd Samad, A. (2015) Environmental pollution in Malaysia: Are medicinal plants potential phytoremediation agents? Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology. 9(3): 288-300


   Abd Manan, F., Mamat, D.D., Abd Samad, A., Ong, Y.S., Ooh, K.F., Chai, T.T. (2015) Heavy metal accumulation and antioxidant properties of Nephrolepis biserrata growing in heavy metal-contaminated soil. Global NEST Journal 17(3):544-554 


      Borsa, P., Fauvelot, C., Andréfouët, S., Chai, T.T., Kubo, H., Liu, L.L. (2015) On the validity of Noah’s giant clam Tridacna noae (Röding, 1798) and its synonymy with Ningaloo giant clam Tridacna ningaloo Penny & Willan, 2014. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 63: 484–489 


    Abd Manan, F., Chia, W.H., Ali Othman, N.F., Mamat, D.D., Chong, C.S., Abd Samad, A., Chai, T.T. (2015) Physical and antioxidative responses of Orthosiphon stamineus towards various copper and lead concentrations. Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability 27(3): 106-111


     Chai, T.T., Chiam, M.J., Lau, C.H., Mohd Ismail, N.I., Ong, H.C., Abd Manan, F., Wong, F.C. (2015) Alpha-glucosidase inhibitory and antioxidant activity of solvent extracts and fractions of Typha domingensis (Typhaceae) fruit. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14 (11): 1983-1990


     Anthony, A., Lyn R., G., Cheng, K.K., Cheah, W. K., Irene, L., Loo, K.W. (2015) The Influence of OLR1 and PCSK9 Gene Polymorphisms on Ischemic Stroke: Evidence from a Meta-Analysis. Nature Publishing Group. Sci Rep 5, 18224


     Ng, W.K., Koh, C.B., Teoh, C.Y., Romano, N. (2015) Farm-raised tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, fed commercial feeds with added organic acids showed enhanced nutrient utilization, immune response and resistance to Vibrio Harveyi challenge. Aquaculture 449: 69-77


      Ng, W.J., Lim, M.S. (2015) Anti-staphylococcal activity of Melaleuca honey. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 46(3): 472-479


     Leong, S. Y., M. Kutty, S. R., Tan, C. K., Tey, L. H. (2015) Comparative study on the effect of organic waste on lauric acid produced by Hermetia illucens larvae via bioconversion. JESTEC. 52-63

 

      2014

 

Arullappan, S., Thevar, N., Kodimani, C.C. (2014) In Vitro Screening of Cytotoxic, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Clinacanthus nutans. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 13(9): 1455-1461


Beh, W. L., Pooi, A.H., Goh, K. L. (2014) Pricing of American Call Options Using Regression and Numerical Integration. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Science. 8(24): 8-17


Chai, T.T., Mirohsha, M., Ong, H.C., Wong, F.C. (2014) Antioxidant, iron-chelating and anti-glucosidase activities of Typha domingensis Pers. (Typhaceae). Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 13(1): 67-72


Chang, Y.P., Tan, M.P., Lok, W.L., Pakianathan, S., Supramaniam, Y. (2014) Making Use of Guava Seed (Psidium guajava L): The Effects of Pre-treatments on Its Chemical Composition. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 69(1): 43-49


Cheah, E.S.G., Williams, C.M.L., Malkin, J., Patel, H., Out, J., Mlaga, K., Sutherland, J.S., Antonio, M., Perera, N., Woltmann, G., Haldar, P., Garton, N.J., Barer, M.R.B. (2014). Face mask sampling for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in expelled aerosols. PLoS One. 9(8): e104921


Cheah, H.Y., Wong, Y.Y., Wong, H.K., Lim, W.S., Chew, C.H. (2014) Nicotinic acid, lauric acid and kaempferol abolish ATP-binding cassette transporter subfamily A member 1 (ABCA1) down-regulation by TNF-α in hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cell line. Biomedical Research. 25(3): 419-425


Cheong, H.T., Ho, W.Y., Choo, Q.C., Chew, C.H. (2014). Beta-lactamase gene blaSHV detected in bacteria isolated from retail sushi in Kampar, Malaysia. Biomedical Research.  25(1): 25-31


Chew, C.H., Choo, Q.C., Lim, W.S., Lao, K.M., Wong, S.Y., Chow X.H. (2014) IL-6 possibly modulates ghrelin expression through MEK1/ p90RSK signaling cascade in pancreatic cell lines. Cytokine. 70: 28-79


Fan, S.H., Ali, N.A., Basri, D.F. (2014) Evaluation of Analgesic Activity of the Methalonic Extract from the Galls of Quercus Infectoria (Olivier) In Rats. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. doi: 10.1155/2014/976764


Fan, S.H., Say, Y.H. (2014) Leptin and leptin receptor gene polymorphisms and their association with plasma leptin levels and obesity in a multi-ethnic Malaysian suburban population. J Physiol Anthropol. 33(1):15


Goh, T.K., Lau, W.Y., Teo, K.C. (2014) A new species of Nawawia from Malaysia, with a synopsis of the genus. Mycotaxon -Ithaca Ny- 129(1)


Gwee, P.S., Khoo, K.S., Ong, H.C., Sit, N.W. (2014) Bioactivity-guided isolation and structural characterization of the antifungal compound, plumbagin, from Nepenthes gracilis. Pharm Biol. 52(12): 1526-1531


Kor, S.B., Tou, B.S.Y., Chieng, C.K.L., Hiew, M.S.Y., Chew, C.H. (2014). Distribution of the multidrug efflux pump genes adeA, adeI, adeJ, adeY and integrons in clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii from Malaysian hospitals. Biomedical Research. 25(2): 143-148


Kwong, P.J., Nam, H.Y., Wan Khadijah, W.E., Kamarul, T., Abdullah, R.B. (2014) Comparison of in vitro developmental competency of cloned caprine embryos using donor karyoplasts from adult bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells versus ear fibroblast cells. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, (49): 249-253


Lim, C.K., Tiong, W/N., Loo, J.L. (2014) Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of different varieties of Portulaca grandiflora. International Journal of Phytopharmacy. 4(1): 1-5


Loo, J.L., Lhoramnia, A., Lai, O.M., Long, K., Mohd, Ghazali, H. (2014) Mycelium-Bound Lipase from a Locally Isolated Strain of Geotrichum candidum. Molecules. 19: 8556-8570


Ng, W.J., Chin, T.J., Khoo, B.H.Y. (2014) Antioxidant Properties, Enzyme Activities and Inhibitory Effects of Melaleuca Honey against Cariogenic Bacteria Growth and Biofilm Formation. Advances in Environmental Biology. 8(18): 1-7


Ong, M.K., Ali, A., Alderson, P.G., Forney, C.F. (2014) Effect of different concentrations of ozone on physiological changes associated to gas exchange, fruit ripening, fruit surface quality and defence-related enzymes levels in papaya fruit during ambient storage. Scientia Horticulturae. 179: 163-169


Pang, S.L., Ong, S.S., Lee, H.H., Zamri, Z., Kandasamy, K.I., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R. (2014) Isolation and characterization of CCoAOMT in interspecific hybrid of Acacia auriculiformis x Acacia mangium - a key gene in lignin biosynthesis. Genetics and Molecular Research. 13 (3): 7217-7238


Saidin, S.M., Ramli, N., Tan, Y.N., Ayob, Md.K. (2014) The effect of milk replacer incorporation on the physicochemical properties of milk chocolate. The Open Food Science Journal. 8: 9-17


Sastry, S.S., Mallika, K., Vishwam,T., Lakshminarayana, S., Ha, S.T. (2014) Image analysis method to study electro-optical parameters of nematogens. Liquid Crystals. 41(4): 558-571


Say, Y.H., Ban, Z.L., Arumugam, Y., Kaur, T., Tan, M.L., Chia, P.P., Fan, S.H. (2014) Uncoupling protein 2 gene (UCP2) 45-bp I/D polymorphism is associated with adiposity among Malaysian women. Journal of Biosciences. 39(5): 867-875


Sim, K.M., Loo, S.T., Teo, K.C. (2014) Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial and free radical scavenging activities of some new 1,2,4-triazole Schiff bases and Mannich bases. Letters in Organic Chemistry. 11(8): 564-572


Sow, S.L.S., Khoo G., Chong, L.K., Smith, T.J., Harrison, P.L., Ong, H.K.A. (2014) Molecular diversity of the methanotrophic bacteria communities associated with disused tin-mining ponds in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 10: 2645-2653


Ti, H.E., Lew, Y.L., Say, Y.H. (2014) Ghrelin Gly90Leu and Ghrelin Receptor Gly57Gly Gene Variants Are Not Associated with Saltiness Intensity Perception and Pleasantness Ratings. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety. 4(2): 63-86


Tou, B.S.Y., Neo, K.E., Tey, B.T., Ng, M.Y.T. (2014) Effect of phase inversion and separation on hepatitis B core antigen extraction from unclarified bacterial feedstock using aqueous two-phase system. Separation and Purification Technology. 130: 45-55


Wong, F.C., Yap, Y.V., Chai, T.T. (2014) Comparative bioactivities study of five dietary plants used in Malaysia Asian J. Chem. 26(3): 755-757


Wong, F.C., Yong, A.L., Ong, H.C., Chai, T.T. (2014) Proteomic analysis of bacterial expression profiles following exposure to antibacterial plant extract, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 13(7): 1085-1092


Wong, S.W., Beh, W.L. (2014) An Update on the Prediction of Malaysian Gold Prices Using Box-Jenkins Approach. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics (BAFE 2014), 439-445


Wong, W.L., Brennan, G.P., Halton, D.W., Maule, A.G., Lim, L.H.S. (2014) Ultrastructure of head organs (anterior adhesive apparatus) and posterior secretory systems of Caballeria liewi Lim, 1995 (Monogenea, Ancyrocephalidae). Parasitol Res. 113(11): 3935-3946

 

2013

 

     Maeda, M., Akiyama, T., Yokouchi, D., Woo K.K., Kimura, Y. (2013) Purification and substrate specificity of a Ginkgo biloba glycosidase active in beta-1,2-xylosidic linkage in plant complex type N-glycans. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry. 77(9): 1973-1976

 

      Ong, S.T., Foo, Y.C., Hung, Y.T. (2013) Removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solution using natural rice husk. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. 17(9):53-57

 

    Phung, Y.P., Ong, S.T., Keng, P.S. (2013) Determination of Important Parameters in Affecting the Uptake of Reactive Black 5 by Chitosan Beads through Statistical Approach. Journal of Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/387865

 

     Tan, Y.N., Ayob, M.K. & Matthews, K.R. (2013) Comparative antibacterial activity of tryptic-hydrolyzed palm kernel cake proteins with different degrees of hydrolysis. Journal of Food Quality. 36: 447-456