Dr. Nujira Tatun

Associate Professor
University of Phayao, Mueang, Phayao, Thailand


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biology from Chiang Mai University, Thailand

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Insect Science
Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology

Selected Publications

  1. Tatun, N., N. Prajan, K. Yodphira, J. Tungjitwitayakul and S. Sakurai, 2021. Involvement of 20-hydroxyecdysone on feeding behavior and carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes in the adult stage of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum. Int. J. Pest Manag., 10.1080/09670874.2021.1995795.
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  2. Tungjitwitayakul, J., T. Yasanga and N. Tatun, 2020. Impact of UV-C radiation on morphology of the antenna and antennal sensilla in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). J. Radiat. Res. App. Sci., 13: 648-656.
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  3. Tungjitwitayakul, J., T. Yasanga and N. Tatun, 2019. UV-C radiation during the pupal stage affects morphological changes of wings in Tribolium castaneum (Col; Tenebrionidae). Int. J. Radiat. Biol., 95: 1309-1318.
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  4. TATUN, N., P. KUMDI, J. TUNGJITWITAYAKUL and S. SAKURAI, 2018. Effects of 20-hydroxyecdysone on the development and morphology of the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Eur. J. Entomol., 115: 424-431.
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  5. Tatun, N., J. Tungjitwitayakul and S. Sakurai, 2016. Developmental and Lethal Effects of Trehalase Inhibitor (Validamycin) on theTribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am., 109: 224-231.
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  6. TUNGJITWITAYAKUL, J., N. TATUN, B. VAJARASATHIRA and S. SAKURAI, 2016. Effects of ultraviolet-C and microwave irradiation on the expression of heat shock protein genes in the maize weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Eur. J. Entomol., 113: 135-142.
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  7. Tungjitwitayakul, J., N. Tatun, B. Vajarasathira and S. Sakurai, 2015. Expression of heat shock protein genes in different developmental stages and after temperature stress in the maize weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). J. Econ. Entomol., 108: 1313-1323.
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  8. Tatun, N., O. Wangsantitham, J. Tungjitwitayakul and S. Sakurai, 2014. Trehalase activity in fungus-growing termite, Odontotermes feae (Isoptera: termitideae) and inhibitory effect of validamycin. J. Econ. Entomol., 107: 1224-1232.
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  9. TATUN, N., B. VAJARASATHIRA, J. TUNGJITWITAYAKUL and S. SAKURAI, 2014. Inhibitory effects of plant latex on trehalase activity and trehalase gene expression in the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Eur. J. Entomol., 111: 11-18.
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  10. TATUN, N., B. VAJARASATHIRA, J. TUNGJITWITAYAKUL and S. SAKURAI, 2014. Inhibitory effects of plant extracts on growth, development and α-amylase activity in the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Eur. J. Entomol., 111: 181-188.
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  11. Tatun, N., T. Singtripop, S. Osugi, S. Nachiangmai, M. Iwami and S. Sakurai, 2009. Possible involvement of proteinaceous and non-proteinaceous trehalase inhibitors in the regulation of hemolymph trehalose concentration in Bombyx mori. Appl. Entomol. Zool., 44: 85-94.
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  12. Tungjitwitayakul, J., T. Singtripop, A. Nettagul, Y. Oda, N. Tatun, T. Sekimoto and S. Sakurai, 2008. Identification, characterization, and developmental regulation of two storage proteins in the bamboo borer Omphisa fuscidentalis. J. Insect Physiol., 54: 62-76.
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  13. Tungjitwitayakul, J., N. Tatun, T. Singtripop and S. Sakurai, 2008. Characteristic expression of three heat shock-responsive genes during larval diapause in the bamboo borer Omphisa fuscidentalis. Zool. Sci., 25: 321-333.
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  14. Tatun, N., T. Singtripop, J. Tungjitwitayakul and S. Sakurai, 2008. Regulation of soluble and membrane-bound trehalase activity and expression of the enzyme in the larval midgut of the bamboo borer Omphisa fuscidentalis. Insect Biochem. Mol. Bio., 38: 788-795.
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  15. Tatun, N., T. Singtripop and S. Sakurai, 2008. Dual control of midgut trehalase activity by 20-hydroxyecdysone and an inhibitory factor in the bamboo borer Omphisa fuscidentalis Hampson. J. Insect Physiol., 54: 351-357.
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  16. Singtripop, T., M. Manaboon, N. Tatun, Y. Kaneko and S. Sakurai, 2008. Hormonal mechanisms underlying termination of larval diapause by juvenile hormone in the bamboo borer, Omphisa fuscidentalis. J. Insect Physiol., 54: 137-145.
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  17. Singtripop, T., M. Saeangsakda, N. Tatun, Y. Kaneko and S. Sakurai, 2007. Correlation of oxygen consumption, cytochrome c oxidase, and cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene expression in the termination of larval diapause in the bamboo borer, Omphisa fuscidentalis. J. Insect Physiol., 53: 933-939.
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