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Masahiko Isaka is affiliated with the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Thailand. Their research primarily focuses on the intersection of medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The scientist has produced significant work in pharmacology, molecular biology, plant science, organic chemistry, and materials chemistry.

The main topics of their research include:

  • Fungal Biology and Applications
  • Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
  • Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
  • Phytochemical Compounds Biological Activities
  • Plant Biochemistry and Biosynthesis
  • Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
  • Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions

They have frequently published in the following venues:

  • Journal of Natural Products
  • Phytochemistry Letters
  • Phytochemistry
  • Natural Product Research
  • SSRN Electronic Journal

Some of their recent papers include:

  • Ganoweberianones A and B, Antimalarial Lanostane Dimers from Cultivated Fruiting Bodies of the Basidiomycete Ganoderma weberianum, 2020, Journal of Natural Products
  • Highly Modified Lanostane Triterpenes from the Wood-Rot Basidiomycete Ganoderma colossus: Comparative Chemical Investigations of Natural and Artificially Cultivated Fruiting Bodies and Mycelial Cultures, 2020, Journal of Natural Products

While not all recent publications have Isaka as the primary author, the scientist's research aligns with studies such as:

  • Antimalarial 9-Methoxystrobilurins, Oudemansins, and Related Polyketides from Cultures of Basidiomycete Favolaschia Species, 2020, Journal of Natural Products
  • Furan Derivatives and Polyketides from the Fungus Irpex lacteus, 2020, Natural Products and Bioprospecting
  • Lanostane triterpenoids from cultivated fruiting bodies of basidiomycete Ganoderma mbrekobenum, 2021, Phytochemistry

Masahiko Isaka's work is often conducted in collaboration with several frequent coauthors such as Thitiya Boonpratuang, Rattaket Choeyklin, Wilunda Choowong, Somporn Palasarn, and Kitlada Srichomthong. These collaborators have contributed to numerous publications together.

Best Publications

  • Phomoxanthones A and B, novel xanthone dimers from the endophytic fungus Phomopsis species.

    Masahiko Isaka;Amonlaya Jaturapat;Kamolchanok Rukseree;Kannawat Danwisetkanjana

  • Aigialomycins A-E, new resorcylic macrolides from the marine mangrove fungus Aigialus parvus.

    Masahiko Isaka;Chotika Suyarnsestakorn;Morakot Tanticharoen;Palangpon Kongsaeree

  • Bioactive Substances from Insect Pathogenic Fungi

    Masahiko Isaka;Prasat Kittakoop;Kanyawim Kirtikara;Nigel L. Hywel-Jones

  • Aldol reactions in polypropionate synthesis: High π-face selectivity of enol borinates from α-chiral methyl and ethyl ketones under substrate control

    Ian Paterson;Jonathan M. Goodman;Masahiko Isaka

  • Hirsutellones A-E, antimycobacterial alkaloids from the insect pathogenic fungus Hirsutella nivea BCC 2594

    Masahiko Isaka;Nuntawan Rugseree;Pacharee Maithip;Palangpon Kongsaeree

  • Structures of cordypyridones A-D, antimalarial N-hydroxy- and N-methoxy-2-pyridones from the insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps nipponica.

    Masahiko Isaka;Morakot Tanticharoen;Palangpon Kongsaeree;Yodhathai Thebtaranonth

  • Multiplolides A and B, new antifungal 10-membered lactones from Xylaria multiplex.

    Surat Boonphong;Prasat Kittakoop;Masahiko Isaka;Daraporn Pittayakhajonwut

  • Potent in vitro antimalarial activity of metacycloprodigiosin isolated from Streptomyces spectabilis BCC 4785.

    Masahiko Isaka;Amonlaya Jaturapat;Jarin Kramyu;Morakot Tanticharoen

  • 10-membered macrolides from the insect pathogenic fungus Cordyceps militaris BCC 2816.

    Vatcharin Rukachaisirikul;Songyos Pramjit;Chaveng Pakawatchai;Masahiko Isaka

  • Hirsutellone F, a Dimer of Antitubercular Alkaloids from the Seed Fungus Trichoderma Species BCC 7579

    Masahiko Isaka;Wai Prathumpai;Patcharaporn Wongsa;Morakot Tanticharoen

  • Antimycobacterial and antiplasmodial cyclodepsipeptides from the insect pathogenic fungus Paecilomyces tenuipes BCC 1614.

    Chongdee Nilanonta;Masahiko Isaka;Prasat Kittakoop;Prasit Palittapongarnpim

  • Unusual enniatins produced by the insect pathogenic fungus Verticillium hemipterigenum: isolation and studies on precursor-directed biosynthesis

    Chongdee Nilanonta;Masahiko Isaka;Rachada Chanphen;Nuntawan Thong-orn

  • Precursor-directed biosynthesis of beauvericin analogs by the insect pathogenic fungus Paecilomyces tenuipes BCC 1614

    Chongdee Nilanonta;Masahiko Isaka;Prasat Kittakoop;Srisuda Trakulnaleamsai

  • Butyrolactones from the Fungus Aspergillus terreus BCC 4651

    Rachada Haritakun;Pranee Rachtawee;Rungtiwa Chanthaket;Nattawut Boonyuen

  • Antimalarial halorosellinic acid from the marine fungus Halorosellinia oceanica.

    Maneekarn Chinworrungsee;Prasat Kittakoop;Masahiko Isaka;Amporn Rungrod

  • Lanostane triterpenes from cultures of the Basidiomycete Ganoderma orbiforme BCC 22324

    Masahiko Isaka;Panida Chinthanom;Surisa Kongthong;Kitlada Srichomthong

  • Eremophilane-type sesquiterpenes from the fungus Xylaria sp. BCC 21097.

    Masahiko Isaka;Panida Chinthanom;Tanapong Boonruangprapa;Nattawut Rungjindamai

  • Aigialomycins and related polyketide metabolites from the mangrove fungus Aigialus parvus BCC 5311

    Masahiko Isaka;Arunrat Yangchum;Sutichai Intamas;Kanokarn Kocharin

  • Halorosellins A and B, unique isocoumarin glucosides from the marine fungus Halorosellinia oceanica

    Maneekarn Chinworrungsee;Prasat Kittakoop;Masahiko Isaka;Ratchada Chanphen

  • Carbocupration of cyclopropene. A novel synthon of cyclopropanone enolate and its application to [3 + 2] and [3 + 2 + 2] annulation

    Eiichi. Nakamura;Masahiko. Isaka;Satoshi. Matsuzawa

  • Carbocupration of cyclopropene. Asymmetric synthesis of quaternary carbon centers

    Masahiko Isaka;Eiichi Nakamura

Frequent Co-Authors

Yodhathai Thebtaranonth
Yodhathai Thebtaranonth Mahidol University
Prasat Kittakoop
Prasat Kittakoop Chulabhorn Graduate Institute
Eiichi Nakamura
Eiichi Nakamura University of Tokyo
Ji-Kai Liu
Ji-Kai Liu South Central University for Nationalities
Saisamorn Lumyong
Saisamorn Lumyong Chiang Mai University
Hidetoshi Tokuyama
Hidetoshi Tokuyama Tohoku University
Vatcharin Rukachaisirikul
Vatcharin Rukachaisirikul Prince of Songkla University
Shigeru Yamago
Shigeru Yamago Kyoto University
Paul G. Williard
Paul G. Williard Brown University
Kevin D. Hyde
Kevin D. Hyde Mae Fah Luang University

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