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Duncan R. Smith

Duncan R. Smith

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Microbiology
Thailand
2026

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Microbiology

D-Index
59
Citations
27978
World Ranking
3200
National Ranking
9

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Microbiology in Thailand Leader Award

Overview

Duncan R. Smith is affiliated with Mahidol University in Thailand and has an extensive research portfolio covering several intersecting scientific disciplines. Their work primarily spans the fields of medicine, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, and agricultural and biological sciences. Within these broad areas, they have contributed notably to subfields such as public health, environmental and occupational health, molecular biology, infectious diseases, plant science, and immunology.

The scientist's research topics include:

  • Mosquito-borne diseases and control
  • Viral infections and vectors
  • Malaria research and control
  • Cassava research and cyanide
  • HIV research and treatment
  • Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
  • Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

They have collaborated frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • Wannapa Sornjai
  • Nitwara Wikan
  • Sittiruk Roytrakul
  • Kanokporn Triwitayakorn
  • Supajit Sraphet

Smith's publications have appeared predominantly in the following scientific journals:

  • Scientific Reports
  • Viruses
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Molecules
  • BMC Research Notes

Their recent papers reflect a focus on viral diseases and antimicrobial agents, including:

  • Rapid production of SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) and spike specific monoclonal antibody CR3022 in Nicotiana benthamiana, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Characterization of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae phage KP1801 and evaluation of therapeutic efficacy in vitro and in vivo, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Evaluation of the antiviral activity of orlistat (tetrahydrolipstatin) against dengue virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Zika virus and chikungunya virus, 2020, Scientific Reports
  • Roles of Non-Structural Protein 4A in Flavivirus Infection, 2021, Viruses
  • A functional interaction between GRP78 and Zika virus E protein, 2021, Scientific Reports

In addition to journal articles, Smith has authored a book titled Fraud and Corruption, published by Springer Nature in 2022.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Fabio C. Abdalla;Hagai Abeliovich;Robert T. Abraham

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Zika virus: history of a newly emerging arbovirus

    Nitwara Wikan;Duncan R Smith

  • Identification of GRP 78 (BiP) as a liver cell expressed receptor element for dengue virus serotype 2.

    S Jindadamrongwech;C Thepparit;D R Smith

  • Interactions of peroxynitrite with human plasma and its constituents: oxidative damage and antioxidant depletion.

    A. Van der Vliet;D. Smith;C. A. O'Neill;H. Kaur

  • Serotype-Specific Entry of Dengue Virus into Liver Cells: Identification of the 37-Kilodalton/67-Kilodalton High-Affinity Laminin Receptor as a Dengue Virus Serotype 1 Receptor

    Chutima Thepparit;Duncan R. Smith

  • p53 Point Mutation and Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients

    Hak-Su Goh;Jocelyn Yao;Duncan R. Smith

  • Erratum to: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition) (Autophagy, 12, 1, 1-222, 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Apoptosis and apoptosis related gene expression in normal conjunctiva and pterygium

    Donald T H Tan;Wen Ying Tang;Yan Ping Liu;Hak-Su Goh

  • Abnormal Expression of the p53 Tumor Suppressor Gene in the Conjunctiva of Patients With Pterygium

    Donald T.H. Tan;Arthur S.M. Lim;Hak-Su Goh;Duncan R. Smith

  • Identification of prohibitin as a Chikungunya virus receptor protein

    Phitchayapak Wintachai;Nitwara Wikan;Atichat Kuadkitkan;Thitigun Jaimipuk

  • Identification and characterization of prohibitin as a receptor protein mediating DENV-2 entry into insect cells.

    Atichat Kuadkitkan;Nitwara Wikan;Chanida Fongsaran;Duncan R. Smith

  • Co-localization of constituents of the dengue virus translation and replication machinery with amphisomes

    Mingkwan Panyasrivanit;Atefeh Khakpoor;Nitwara Wikan;Duncan R. Smith

  • Reoxygenation-dependent decrease in mitochondrial NADH:CoQ reductase (complex I) activity in the hypoxic/reoxygenated rat heart

    L Hardy;J B Clark;V M Darley-Usmar;D R Smith

  • Functional categories of TP53 mutation in colorectal cancer: results of an International Collaborative Study

    B. Iacopetta;A. Russo;V. Bazan;G. Dardanoni

  • Apoptosis occurs after cerebral contusions in humans.

    Ivan Ng;Tseng-Tsai Yeo;Wen-Ying Tang;Richie Soong

  • Activity of andrographolide against chikungunya virus infection

    Phitchayapak Wintachai;Parveen Kaur;Regina Ching Hua Lee;Suwipa Ramphan

  • Prognostic significance of TP53 gene mutation in 995 cases of colorectal carcinoma: influence of tumour site, stage, adjuvant chemotherapy and type of mutation

    R. Soong;R. Soong;Brenda Powell;H. Elsaleh;G. Gnanasampanthan

  • Activity of andrographolide against dengue virus.

    Patcharee Panraksa;Suwipa Ramphan;Sarawut Khongwichit;Duncan R. Smith

  • Prognostic significance of p53 overexpression and mutation in colorectal adenocarcinomas.

    D. R. Smith;C. Y. Ji;H. S. Goh

  • Expression of survivin in primary glioblastomas.

    Asha Das;Wan-Loo Tan;Jennifer Teo;Duncan R. Smith

  • A role for autophagolysosomes in dengue virus 3 production in HepG2 cells.

    Atefeh Khakpoor;Mingkwan Panyasrivanit;Nitwara Wikan;Duncan R. Smith

  • Chikungunya in Southeast Asia: understanding the emergence and finding solutions.

    Rojjanaporn Pulmanausahakul;Sittiruk Roytrakul;Prasert Auewarakul;Duncan R. Smith

  • Rapid production of SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) and spike specific monoclonal antibody CR3022 in Nicotiana benthamiana.

    Kaewta Rattanapisit;Balamurugan Shanmugaraj;Suwimon Manopwisedjaroen;Priyo Budi Purwono;Priyo Budi Purwono

Frequent Co-Authors

Suthat Fucharoen
Suthat Fucharoen Mahidol University
Sakol Panyim
Sakol Panyim Mahidol University
Sutee Yoksan
Sutee Yoksan Mahidol University
Evelina Gatti
Evelina Gatti Aix-Marseille University
Shazib Pervaiz
Shazib Pervaiz National University of Singapore
Sergio Lavandero
Sergio Lavandero University of Chile
Leonidas C. Platanias
Leonidas C. Platanias Northwestern University
Steven Finkbeiner
Steven Finkbeiner University of California, San Francisco
Hsing Jien Kung
Hsing Jien Kung Taipei Medical University
Beth Levine
Beth Levine The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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