Center of Excellence in Molecular Genetics of Cancer and Human Diseases

Center of Excellence in Molecular Genetics of Cancer and Human Diseases

Epigenetic changes are the upstream molecular pathogenesis process. Discovery of the changes brings about new diagnosis and treatment technologies. Our highlight topic is the discovery of a new epigenetic mark called HMGB1-produced DNA gaps or youth-DNA-gap. The reduction of youth-DNA-gap is found in the elderly and senescent cells. The reduction of youth-DNA-gap reduces DNA durability and promotes DNA damage. So the reduction is the upstream molecular pathogenesis process of many diseases. Our CE invented a new medicine composed of Box A of HMGB1 expression plasmid (Box A) to build new DNA gaps. Box A improves DNA durability rejuvenates cells and animals, and cures several chronic brain damage and degenerative diseases in animal models. Box A plasmid DNA can rejuvenate DNA as genomic stability molecules so the nickname of Box A is "REDGEMs DNA".

Research & Innovation Focus ​

Health and Well-Being + Health
Sustainable Society + Health
Health and Well-Being + Disaster & Environment

Strategic Objectives

1.Research the REDGEMs DNA using cells, laboratory animals, and clinical studies to prove and understand the mechanism of treating disease by strengthening DNA. and develop REDGEMs DNA as medicines for treating diseases
2.Develop guidelines for cancer screening using blood tests.
3.Invent drugs to cure diseases that are mutated in common cells, such as cancer and AIDS.

Target in 3 Years

1.Research the REDGEMs DNA using cells, laboratory animals, and clinical studies to prove and understand the mechanism of treating disease by strengthening DNA. and develop REDGEMs DNA as medicines for treating diseases
2.Develop guidelines for cancer screening using blood tests.
3.Invent drugs to cure diseases that are mutated in common cells, such as cancer and AIDS.

Research Highlights

1. Discovering the genetic state of DNA cleavage
2. Invent the red gemstone molecule and conduct research and development into medicine.
3. Cancer screening by blood test

Networks and Partnerships

  • Faculty of Pharmacy Chulalongkorn University
  • Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University
  • National Primate Research Center of Thailand Chulalongkorn University
  • Chiang Mai University
  • Mahidol University
  • Walailak University
  • Betagro public company limited.
  • Innobic (Asia) Company Limited.
  • PTT Public Company Limited. จำกัด (มหาชน)

Contact

Professor Dr.

Apiwat Mutirangkun

Director of Research projects

Faculty of Medicine

Affiliation

Room 713, 7th floor, Patyaphat Building 1873 Department of Anatomy Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Phra Naram 4 Road, Pathumwan Subdistrict, Pathumwan District, Bangkok 10330