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  1. Tackling iron deficiency: the multifunctional benefits of biopolysaccharide-iron(III) complexes from traditional Chinese medicinal plants

    Article • Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B, June 2026, Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  2. Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies of novel 2′-aroyl-1′-(1,3-diaryl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1′,2′,5′,6′,7′,7a'-hexahydro-2H-spiro[acenaphthylene-1,3′-pyrrolizin]-2-ones

    Article • Journal of Molecular Structure, May 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  3. Synthesis, characterization, DFT analysis, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, ADMET and anti-breast cancer activity of novel indole–oxadiazole derivatives

    Article • Journal of Molecular Structure, February 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  4. Lidocaine Injection Provides Superior Pain Relief Compared to 10-Minute BLT Topical Numbing in Women Undergoing Cannula-Based Aesthetic Procedures

    Article • Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, January 2026, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  5. Pyrrolizine and pyrazole tethered spiroindolinone molecular hybrids: Synthesis, biological and molecular docking studies

    Article • Journal of Molecular Structure, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  6. Catching pancreatic cancer early: Are we there yet?

    Article • Journal of the National Cancer Center, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  7. Nitrile and amide integrated pyrazole based molecular hybrids: Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies

    Article • Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, November 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  8. Mechanistic insights and clinical evidence of Helianthus annuus Linn. (Sunflower) seed oil for dermatological applications: A narrative review

    Article • Drug Delivery and Translational Research, August 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  9. Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Flavonoids and Anthraquinones from Cassia alata (Linnaeus) Roxburgh and Their Implications for Atopic Dermatitis Management

    Article • Plants, January 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  10. Scoping review of enablers and challenges of implementing pharmacogenomics testing in the primary care settings

    Article • BMJ Open, November 2024, BMJ

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  11. Recent Developments in Luteolin-Loaded Nanoformulations for Enhanced Anti-Carcinogenic Activities: Insights from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

    Article • Sci, October 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  12. Revolutionizing the treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer: the impact, challenges and strategies of stem cell and genetically engineered cell therapies

    Article • Frontiers in Immunology, October 2024, Frontiers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Dr Kok Yong Chin

  13. Cassia alata and Its Phytochemicals: A Promising Natural Strategy in Wound Recovery

    Article • Sci, June 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  14. Yunnanensine type indole and secostemmadenine-yunnanensine type bisindole alkaloids from the bark of Alstonia scholaris

    Article • Phytochemistry Letters, June 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  15. Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors of Natural Origin

    Article • The Natural Products Journal, May 2024, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Mrs Vertika Gautam, Dr Anand Gaurav

  16. Molecular Mechanism of Tocotrienol-Mediated Anticancer Properties: A Systematic Review of the Involvement of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Unfolded Protein Response

    Article • Nutrients, April 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Dr Kok Yong Chin

  17. N, N’ ‐Disubstituted Benzimidazolium Salts: Synthesis, Characterization, Micromolar Detection of Fe(III) ions in Aqueous system, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies

    Article • ChemistrySelect, December 2022, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  18. TP53 loss‐of‐function causes vulnerability to autophagy inhibition in aggressive prostate cancer

    Article • International Journal of Urology, August 2022, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  19. Functional Roles of JNK and p38 MAPK Signaling in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  20. Pentacyclic and hexacyclic cucurbitacins from Elaeocarpus petiolatus

    Article • Phytochemistry, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  21. Unusual diarylheptanoid-phenylpropanoid adducts and diarylheptanoid alkaloids from Pellacalyx saccardianus

    Article • Phytochemistry Letters, December 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  22. Gene expression profiling of giant fibroadenomas of the breast

    Article • Surgical Oncology, June 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  23. Roles of Inflammasomes in Epstein–Barr Virus-Associated Nasopharyngeal Cancer

    Article • Cancers, April 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  24. Parallel genome-wide RNAi screens identify lymphocyte-specific protein tyrosine kinase (LCK) as a targetable vulnerability of cell proliferation and chemoresistance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

    Article • Cancer Letters, April 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  25. Potential of Superhydrophobic Surface for Blood-Contacting Medical Devices

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  26. Traditional and Novel Adiposity Indicators and Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Findings from the UK Women’s Cohort Study

    Article • Cancers, March 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  27. Co-encapsulation of gemcitabine and tocotrienols in nanovesicles enhanced efficacy in pancreatic cancer

    Article • Nanomedicine, February 2021, Future Medicine

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  28. Integrative Nutrition CARE in the Community—Starting with Pharmacists

    Article • Pharmacy, September 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  29. Recent Emergence of Rhenium(I) Tricarbonyl Complexes as Photosensitisers for Cancer Therapy

    Article • Molecules, September 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  30. The Role of Ras-Associated Protein 1 (Rap1) in Cancer: Bad Actor or Good Player?

    Article • Biomedicines, September 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  31. Molecular Mechanisms and Potential Therapeutic Reversal of Pancreatic Cancer-Induced Immune Evasion

    Article • Cancers, July 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  32. The effects of NLRP3 inflammasome inhibition by MCC950 on LPS-induced pancreatic adenocarcinoma inflammation

    Article • Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  33. Molecular Hybrids Integrated with Benzimidazole and Pyrazole Structural Motifs: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking Studies

    Article • ACS Omega, April 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  34. Sphingosine Kinase 1 Regulates the Survival of Breast Cancer Stem Cells and Non-stem Breast Cancer Cells by Suppression of STAT1

    Article • Cells, April 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  35. Development and Evaluation of Curcumin Liquid Crystal Systems for Cervical Cancer

    Article • Scientia Pharmaceutica, March 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  36. The synthesis of trifluoromethylated N-nitroaryl-2-amino-1,3-dichloropropane derivatives and their evaluation as potential anti-cancer agents

    Article • Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, February 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  37. Identification of Novel Sesamol Dimers with Unusual Methylenedioxy Ring-Opening Skeleton and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities

    Article • Current Organic Synthesis, January 2020, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Noorsadah Abd. Rahman, Dr CHIN FEI CHEE

  38. Novel cyanoacetamide integrated phenothiazines: Synthesis, characterization, computational studies and in vitro antioxidant and anticancer evaluations

    Article • Journal of Molecular Structure, January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  39. Phenothiazine and amide-ornamented novel nitrogen heterocyclic hybrids: synthesis, biological and molecular docking studies

    Article • New Journal of Chemistry, January 2020, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  40. Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors and doxorubicin combinations target both breast cancer stem cells and non-stem breast cancer cells simultaneously

    Article • Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, November 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  41. Design, Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Phenothiazine‐Based Triazolopyridine Derivatives: Evaluation of Anti‐Breast Cancer Activity on Human Breast Carcinoma

    Article • ChemistrySelect, November 2019, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  42. Evaluation of Computer-based Simulation Learning on Knowledge, Learning Approaches and Motivation among Pharmacy Students

    Article • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, September 2019, EManuscript Services

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  43. The synergism of Clinacanthus nutans Lindau extracts with gemcitabine: downregulation of anti-apoptotic markers in squamous pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

    Article • BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, September 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  44. Zebularine and trichostatin A sensitized human breast adenocarcinoma cells towards tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL)-induced apoptosis

    Article • Heliyon, September 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  45. Goniolanceolatins A–H, Cytotoxic Bis-styryllactones from Goniothalamus lanceolatus

    Article • Journal of Natural Products, August 2019, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  46. Separation of prescribing and dispensing in Malaysia: public perception of pharmacists’ roles and agreement towards a separation policy

    Article • Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, July 2019, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  47. Co-Culture Systems for the Production of Secondary Metabolites: Current and Future Prospects

    Article • The Open Biotechnology Journal, April 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  48. Therapeutic challenges and current immunomodulatory strategies in targeting the immunosuppressive pancreatic tumor microenvironment

    Article • Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research, April 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  49. Novel 2-Benzoyl-6-(2,3-Dimethoxybenzylidene)-Cyclohexenol Confers Selectivity toward Human MLH1 Defective Cancer Cells through Synthetic Lethality

    Article • SLAS DISCOVERY, March 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  50. Alstobrogaline, an unusual pentacyclic monoterpenoid indole alkaloid with aldimine and aldimine-N-oxide moieties from Alstonia scholaris

    Article • Tetrahedron Letters, February 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  51. Epigenetics in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Its Regulation and Implications in Diagnosis, Prognosis and Therapeutics

    Article • Current Cancer Drug Targets, January 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Zhong Yang Lee

  52. Tocotrienols Modulate a Life or Death Decision in Cancers

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, January 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  53. Hydrazide-integrated carbazoles: synthesis, computational, anticancer and molecular docking studies

    Article • New Journal of Chemistry, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  54. Novel acrylamide/acrylonitrile-tethered carbazoles: synthesis, structural, biological, and density functional theory studies

    Article • New Journal of Chemistry, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  55. Phenothiazine and amide-ornamented dihydropyridinesviaa molecular hybridization approach: design, synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking studies

    Article • New Journal of Chemistry, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  56. Alstoscholactine and Alstolaxepine, Monoterpenoid Indole Alkaloids with γ-Lactone-Bridged Cycloheptane and Oxepane Moieties from Alstonia scholaris

    Article • Organic Letters, December 2018, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  57. Challenges and Opportunities of Nanotechnology as Delivery Platform for Tocotrienols in Cancer Therapy

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, November 2018, Frontiers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  58. Academic dishonesty among academics in Malaysia: a comparison between healthcare and non-healthcare academics

    Article • BMC Medical Education, July 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  59. Advancing Pharmacy Service using Big Data – Are We Fully Utilising the Big Data’s Potential Yet?

    Article • Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2018, University of Alberta Libraries

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  60. Identification of inhibitors synergizing gemcitabine sensitivity in the squamous subtype of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

    Article • APOPTOSIS, May 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  61. Cytotoxic lactam and naphthoquinone alkaloids from roots of Goniothalamus lanceolatus Miq.

    Article • Phytochemistry Letters, April 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  62. Drug-like dietary vanilloids induce anticancer activity through proliferation inhibition and regulation of bcl-related apoptotic proteins

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, February 2018, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  63. Plant-Derived Antimicrobials: Insights into Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance

    Article • Records of Natural Products, January 2018, ACG Publications

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  64. Comparative efficacy of vanilloids in inhibiting toll-like receptor-4 (TLR-4)/myeloid differentiation factor (MD-2) homodimerisation

    Article • Food & Function, January 2018, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  65. Additivity vs Synergism: Investigation of the Additive Interaction of Cinnamon Bark Oil and Meropenem in Combinatory Therapy

    Article • Molecules, November 2017, MDPI AG

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  66. A Bis-benzopyrroloisoquinoline Alkaloid Incorporating a Cyclobutane Core and a Chlorophenanthroindolizidine Alkaloid with Cytotoxic Activity from Ficus fistulosa var. tengerensis

    Article • Journal of Natural Products, September 2017, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  67. Targeting Legumain As a Novel Therapeutic Strategy in Cancers

    Article • Current Drug Targets, August 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  68. Contrasting sirtuin and poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase activities of selected 2,4,6-trisubstituted benzimidazoles

    Article • Chemical Biology & Drug Design, August 2017, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Dr CHIN FEI CHEE

  69. Lutein improves cell viability and reduces Alu RNA accumulation in hydrogen peroxide challenged retinal pigment epithelial cells

    Article • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, June 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  70. Jerantinine A induces tumor-specific cell death through modulation of splicing factor 3b subunit 1 (SF3B1)

    Article • Scientific Reports, February 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  71. Cudraflavone C Induces Tumor-Specific Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells through Inhibition of the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase (PI3K)-AKT Pathway

    Article • PLOS One, January 2017, PLOS

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  72. Global Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Closer Look at the Formidable Implementation Challenges

    Article • Frontiers in Microbiology, November 2016, Frontiers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  73. In vitro cytotoxic activity of isolated compounds from Malaysian Calophyllum species

    Article • Medicinal Chemistry Research, June 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Dr CHIN FEI CHEE

  74. Mechanisms Underlying the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Clinacanthus nutans Lindau Extracts: Inhibition of Cytokine Production and Toll-Like Receptor-4 Activation

    Article • Frontiers in Pharmacology, February 2016, Frontiers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  75. Separation of prescribing and dispensing in Malaysia: the history and challenges

    Article • International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, January 2016, Wiley

    Dr John Jeh Lung Tiong, Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  76. Cytochrome P450 2W1 (CYP2W1) in Colorectal Cancers

    Article • Current Cancer Drug Targets, December 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  77. Academic integrity of health care educators: requisite for nurturing professionalism

    Article • Academic Medicine, October 2015, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  78. Chemistry Content in the Pharmacy Curriculum: Relevance to Develop Pharmacists Fit-to-work in Diverse Pharmacy Profession Sectors

    Article • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, June 2015, EManuscript Services

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  79. Chalcones with electron-withdrawing and electron-donating substituents: Anticancer activity against TRAIL resistant cancer cells, structure–activity relationship analysis and regulation of apoptotic proteins

    Article • European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, April 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  80. Should a Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) agonist or antagonist be designed to treat cancer? TLR-4: its expression and effects in the ten most common cancers

    Article • OncoTargets and Therapy, November 2013, Dove Medical Press

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  81. 6-Shogaol inhibits breast and colon cancer cell proliferation through activation of peroxisomal proliferator activated receptor γ (PPARγ)

    Article • Cancer Letters, August 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai

  82. Perceived impact of clinical placements on students' preparedness to provide patient-centered care in Malaysia

    Article • Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, July 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai, Syed Imran Ahmed

  83. Carbon and nitrogen dynamics in acid detergent fibre lignins of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) during the growth phase

    Article • Plant Cell & Environment, March 2002, Wiley

    Dr Chun-Wai Mai