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Transcriptomic analysis of profibrinolytic and fibrinolytic inhibitor genes in COVID-19 patients Febrianti, Ika K.; Putra, Andani E.; Raveinal, Raveinal; Elliyanti, Aisyah
Narra J Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v4i2.843

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The immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 infection is initiated by the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into the human body through droplets, entering the lungs and binding to the ACE-2 receptor. Activated macrophages stimulate an immune and inflammatory response, leading to the activation of the coagulation cascade, including profibrinolytic and fibrinolytic inhibitor processes. One of the proteins involved in profibrinolytic is encoded by the PLAUR gene, while fibrinolytic inhibitor proteins are encoded by the A2M and SERPINE1 genes. This research aims to assess the transcriptomic analysis of genetic expression data of profibrinolytic genes, fibrinolytic inhibitor genes and their correlation with serum D-dimer levels, which describe the clinical condition of coagulation in COVID-19 patients. This cross-sectional study included 25 patients each for mild and moderate-to-severe COVID-19 at Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia. Inter-group gene expression comparisons will be analyzed using log2 folds change, and bivariate tests will be analyzed using correlation. The results show that the PLAUR gene has higher expression in moderate-to-severe compared to mild cases. Similarly, the SERPINE1 and A2M genes expressions are higher in moderate-to-severe compared to mild cases. Furthermore, there is a significant correlation between serum D-dimer levels and profibrinolytic factor (PLAUR gene) expression in COVID-19 patients. The correlation between serum D-dimer levels with fibrinolytic inhibitor factor (SERPINE1 and A2M genes) expression was found. These conclude that there is a significant difference in the expression of the profibrinolytic and fibrinolytic inhibitor genes between mild and moderate-to-severe cases in COVID-19, demonstrating COVID-19 infection affects coagulation activities.
Exploring the potential effects of Lactococcus lactis D4 on the proliferation, apoptosis, and inflammatory responses in colorectal cancer cells Rivai, Muhammad I.; Lusikooy, Ronald E.; Putra, Andani E.; Elliyanti, Aisyah; Sukma, Ade
Narra J Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v5i2.1596

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Lactococcus lactis D4 is a probiotic produced through the fermentation of buffalo milk in bamboo, namely "dadih", a traditional food from West Sumatera, Indonesia. To the best of our knowledge, no specific research has investigated the effects of L. lactis D4, derived from dadih extraction, on colorectal cancer or its potential clinical applications. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of L. lactis D4 from dadih to inhibit colorectal cancer growth in rat models, with a focus on its effects on cell proliferation, apoptosis, and inflammatory responses. An in vivo study was conducted using 37 male Sprague-Dawley rats, allocated into five groups: (1) control (no treatment), (2) dysplasia (induced with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine until dysplasia developed), (3) dysplasia + L. lactis D4 (induced with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine, then treated with L. lactis D4 after dysplasia confirmation), (4) cancer (induced with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine until cancer was confirmed), and (5) cancer + L. lactis D4 (induced with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine until cancer was confirmed, then treated with L. lactis D4 for 15 days). The effects of L. lactis D4 on cancer progression were assessed through immunohistochemical analysis of cell proliferation (cyclin D1, Bcl-2), apoptosis (p53, caspase-3), and inflammation (nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)). This study found that L. lactis D4 treatment reduced adenocarcinoma and dysplasia severity in colorectal cancer models through significant reduction in cyclin D1, Bcl-2, NF-κB, and COX-2 expression observed across all groups (p<0.01), although changes in dysplasia and cancer subgroups were not statistically significant (p>0.05). No statistically significant change was noted in p53 expression (p=0.518), whereas caspase-3 expression varied significantly across groups (p=0.010). In conclusion, L. lactis D4 reduces the expression of cyclin D1, Bcl-2, NF-κB, and COX-2 proteins, offering insights into its potential to modulating proliferation and inflammation in colorectal cancer growth.
Genetic variations of the L2 gene in human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 from cervical cancer patients in Sumatra region, Indonesia Savira, Maya; Farniga, Arnaldi; Ilmiah, Zidny; Rachmadina, Rachmadina; Rini, Ika A.; Kemal, Rahmat A.; Mahargyarani, Azza E.; Admiral, Muhammad Z.; Sofian, Amru; Razali, Renardy R.; Suhaimi, Donel; Putra, Andani E.
Narra J Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v5i2.1653

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The L2 protein, a minor capsid component of human papillomavirus (HPV), plays a critical role in the HPV life cycle by packaging the viral genome with the L1 protein and facilitating DNA transport to the nucleus. Identifying genetic variations in the L2 gene is essential for improving vaccine development, diagnostic accuracy, and understanding viral evolution, potentially contributing to more effective HPV vaccines. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic variation of the L2 gene in cervical cancer specimens collected from patients in Riau Province, Indonesia. A single-center, cross-sectional study was conducted at Arifin Achmad General Hospital, Riau Province, involving cervical cancer patients with confirmed HPV16 infection between January 2018 and August 2020. Demographic, clinical, and risk factor data were collected through structured interviews and direct assessments. Cervical biopsy specimens were collected, and viral DNA was extracted for L2 gene amplification using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Sequencing was conducted on PCR products, followed by single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) identification through alignment with the HPV16 reference genome. The amplification and sequencing of the HPV16 L2 gene from 22 cervical cancer specimens revealed 36 SNPs, including 31 nonsynonymous and five synonymous mutations. High-frequency mutations were observed at nucleotide positions 4,074 and 4,177, each detected in 95.45% of the samples. Notable insertions were found at positions 3,668–3,669 and 4,275–4,276, indicating substantial sequence variation. Phylogenetic analysis grouped the sequences into three clusters, with most belonging to sub-lineage A2 (European), while others aligned with A4 (Asian) and East Asian lineages. The observed genetic diversity in the HPV16 L2 gene may reflect regional viral evolution and has potential implications for future vaccine development.
Risk Factors for Olfactory Dysfunction in Hospital Setting Following Covid-19 Infection Among Hospital Employees Following Treatment of Covid-19 Infected Patients: A Survey Research Irfandy, Dolly; Afriwardi, Afriwardi; Budiman, Bestari J.; Putra, Andani E.; Elvira, Dwitya; Triananda, Claudia
SENTRI: Jurnal Riset Ilmiah Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): SENTRI : Jurnal Riset Ilmiah, Juli 2025
Publisher : LPPM Institut Pendidikan Nusantara Global

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55681/sentri.v4i7.4272

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To reveal the risk factors for olfactory dysfunction in employees with COVID-19 in the workplace of the subject hospital in Indonesia. This study was quantitative and descriptive, using data from questionnaires distributed to subject hospital in Indonesia employees who have experienced COVID-19. This study shows that anosmia (33.2%) is the most common olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19. COVID-19 infection often occurs in resident doctors (58.1%); women (55.6%); those aged 55 years (92.3%); those with comorbidities such as hypertension (4.3%) and obesity (65%); nonsmokers (91.5%) and smokers 10–20 cigarettes per day (5.1%); and nondrinkers (100%). Anosmia is the most common olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19. It is commonly experienced by resident doctors, women aged ≥55 years, employees without comorbidities, obese employees, nonsmokers, and nondrinker