Qualifications
- 2009: Bachelor of Biotechnology at Vietnam National University of Agriculture (Vietnam)
- 2012: Master of Science at Chosun University (Republic of Korea)
- 2017: PhD program on Genomics and Bioinformatics at Aix-Marseille University (France)
Research interests
- Screening bioactive compounds from marine and terrestrial organisms which have potential for anti-inflammation, bone regeneration, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer activities
- Designing and performing molecular biology experiments to figure out molecular pathways in which bioactive compounds/molecules acting in a certain disease.
Selected publications
- Minh Thi Hong Nguyen*, Chien Van Tran, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Quang De Tran, Min-Sung Kim, Won-Kyo Jung and Phuong Thi Mai Nguyen* (2021) In vitro osteogenic activities of sulfated derivative of polysaccharide extracted from Tamarindus indica L. Biological Chemistry. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/hsz-2021-0200
- Nguyen T.H.M., Nguyen L.L., Kim T.H., Jung W.K. and Nguyen T.M.P* (2021) Berberine loaded nanoparticles induce apoptosis in human fibrosarcoma cells. Chiang Mai Journal of Science. 48(1): 123-134
- Duc.D. La*, Khoa .L. Hai, Phuong T. M. Nguyen, M. Dac-Binh Nguyen, K.A. Vo, Minh T.H. Nguyen, Lam D. Tran, D. Duc Nguyen (2021) Effect of antibacterial ZnO nanoparticles on the performance of the chitosan/gumb arabic edible coating for post-harvest banana preservation. Progress in Organic Coatings. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2020.106057
- Cuong Quoc Nguyen,Thi Hong Minh Nguyen,Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen,Thi Buu Hue Bui, Trong Tuan Nguyen, Nhu Thao Huynh, Thanh Do Le, Thi Mai Phuong Nguyen, Duy Tuan Nguyen, Minh Tam Nguyen, Minh Quan Pham, Quang De Tran, and Hong Phuong Nguyen (2021) Designs, Synthesis, Docking Studies,and Biological Evaluation of Novel Berberine Derivatives Targeting Zika Virus. Journal of Chemistry. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5567111
- Minh T. H. Nguyen, Quang V. Ngo, Huyen T. T. Nguyen, Quan M. Pham , Trang H. Dinh, Huong T. T. Nguyen, Nguyen V. Tinh, and Phuong T. M. Nguyen (2021) Osteogenic Activity of Lupeol Isolated from Clinacanthus nutans Lindau: Activity and Mode of Action. Journal of Chemistry. 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6704999
- Khoa Hai Le, D. Duong La* , Phuong Thi Mai Nguyen, Minh Dac-Binh Nguyen , Anh Thi Kieu Vo, Minh Thi Hong Nguyen, D. Lam Tran, S. Woong Chang , X. Hoan Nguyen*, D. Duc Nguyen (2021) Fabrication of Cleistocalyx operculatus extracts/chitosan/gum arabic composite as an edible coating for preservation of banana. Progress in Organic Coatings. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2021.106550
- Christiana J. Dawurung*, Minh T. H. Nguyen , Jutharat Pengon , Kanchana Dokladda , Ratchanu Bunyong , Roonglawan Rattanajak , Sumalee Kamchonwongpaisan, Phuong T. M. Nguyen and Stephen G. Pyne (2021) Isolation of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants used in traditional medicine: Rautandiol B, a potential lead compound against Plasmodium falciparum. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 21:231. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03406-y
- Phuong T.M. Nguyen*, Minh T.H. Nguyen, Albert Bolhuis (2021) Inhibition of biofilm formation by alpha-mangostin loaded nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 28(3): 1615-1621.
- Huyen T.T. Nguyen, Minh T.H. Nguyen, Thu X. Nguyen , Quan M. Pham, Ha X. Nguyen, Phuong T.M.Nguyen* (2021) Ethyl acetate extract of Smilax glabra Roxb roots and its major active compound astilbin promote osteoblastogenesis in vitro by upregulating bone cell differentiationassociated genes. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. 11 (12): 553-560.
- Minh H. Nguyen, Dat T. Nguyen, Phuong T.M. Nguyen. Apoptosis induction by α-mangostin-loaded nanoparticles in human cervical carcinoma cells. Z. Naturforsch. 2020; 75(5–6)c: 145–151.
- Phuong T.M. Nguyen, Minh T.H. Nguyen, Lien T. Quach, Phuong T.M. Nguyen, Lam L. Nguyen, Quyen V. Dong. Antibiofilm activity of alpha-mangostin loaded nanoparticle against Streptococcus mutans. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2020; 10(7): 325-332.
- Nguyen PTM, Ngo QV, Nguyen MTH, Quach LT, Pyne SG. Hypoglycemic activity of the ethyl acetate extract from Smilax glabra Roxb in mice: Biochemical and histopathological studies. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2020; 23:1558-1564.
- Nguyen Thi Mai Phuong, Ngo Van Quang, Nguyen Thi Hong Minh, Alan Maccarone, Stephen G. Pyne. α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of the Extracts and Major Phytochemical Components of Smilax glabra Roxb. The Natural Products Journal. 2019, 9(4):1-7.
- Choquet C, Nguyen THM, Sicard P, Buttigieg E, Tran TT, Kober F, Varlet I, Sturny R, Costa MW, Harvey RP, Nguyen C, Rihet P, Richard S, Bernard M, Kelly RG, Lalevée N, Miquerol L. Deletion of Nkx2-5 in trabecular myocardium reveals the developmental origins of pathological heterogeneity associated with ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy. PLoS Genet. 2018;14(7):e1007502.
- Nguyen MTH, Qian ZJ, Jung WK. Beneficial Effect of Abalone Intestine Gastro-Intestinal Digests on Osteoblastic MG-63 Cell Differentiation. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology. 2014, 23(5): 436-445.
- Nguyen MTH, Qian ZJ, Nguyen VT, Choi IW, Heo SJ, Oh CH, Kang DH, Kime GH, Jung WK. Tetrameric peptide purified from hydrolysates of biodiesel byproducts of Nannochloropsis oculata induces osteoblastic differentiation through MAPK and Smad pathway on MG-63 and D1 cells. Process Biochemistry. 2013, 48(9): 1387-1394.
- Nguyen MTH, Qian ZJ, Jung WK. Beneficials Effects of Marine Bioactive Substances on Bone Health, via Osteoarthritis Inhibition and Osteoblast Differentiation. Journal of Marine Bioscience and Biotechnology. 2011, 5(4):1-7.
- Nguyen MH, Jung WK, Kim SK. Marine Algae Possess Therapeutic Potential for Ca-Mineralization via Osteoblastic Differentiation. Advances in Food Nutrition Research. 2011, 429-441.