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Comparative Study of DNA Barcoding and Mini-Barcoding based on COI Gene for Species Identification and Phylogeny of Formicidae Family (Insecta: Hymenoptera) Kolondam, Beivy Jonathan; Tallei, Trina Ekawati; Koneri, Roni; Mamahit, Juliet Merry Eva
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 32 No. 6 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.32.6.1626-1642

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DNA barcoding and mini-barcoding are widely used to study insect biodiversity, including ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). This study evaluated the effectiveness of both approaches for species identification and phylogenetic inference in ants, with particular attention to the performance of universal primers during PCR amplification. Full-length DNA barcode (658 bp) and mini-barcode (127 bp) regions of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene were retrieved from GenBank, aligned, and analysed with maximum-likelihood phylogenetics (1,000 bootstrap replicates) under the Tamura-Nei model. The universal DNA barcoding primers (Folmer's LCO1490 and HCO2198) showed generally good alignment with ant COI sequences. However, multiple nucleotide mismatches were observed in LCO1490, including one critical mismatch located within the GC clamp region. In contrast, the universal mini-barcoding primers (UniMinibarF1 and UniMinibarR1) showed critical mismatches at their 3′ ends, likely reducing PCR efficiency. Despite limitations associated with primer mismatches, both DNA barcoding and mini-barcoding are reliable for species identification. DNA barcoding and mini barcoding are both capable of distinguishing ants at the species level, regardless of the length of the sequences being compared. The same sequences have also been used for phylogenetic analysis, showing good ability to distinguish ant species based on phylogenetic tree reconstruction. The comparison of DNA barcoding and mini-barcoding in ants showed that longer sequences offered superior resolution for species identification and phylogenetic reconstruction. These findings underscore the need for primer optimisation in ant-specific applications and highlight the utility of both barcoding strategies for taxonomic and evolutionary studies.
The Potent Antimicrobial Spectrum of Patchouli: Systematic Review of Its Antifungal, Antibacterial, and Antiviral Properties Kemala, Pati; Idroes, Rinaldi; Khairan, Khairan; Ramli, Muliadi; Tallei, Trina Ekawati; Helwani, Zuchra; Rahman, Sunarti Abd
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Heca Sentra Analitika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v2i1.156

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ntention towards natural essential oils from medicinal plants has increased rapidly over the past decade as these oils have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties against various chronic diseases. One essential oil source with antimicrobial properties is the essential oil from Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. This review aims to provide information on using patchouli oil as an antimicrobial against bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens in the last five years. There were 37 articles found in the PUBMED database by June 15, 2023. After searching, 6 of them were duplicates. A total of 2 papers were inaccessible, 4 were not research articles, and five were excluded because they were irrelevant to the scope of this study. This review shows that research related to patchouli as an antimicrobial in the last five years involves Pogostemon cablin leaf samples as silver nanoparticle bioreductors. Patchouli oil is used in membrane, nanocomposite film, and starch hydrogel manufacturing. Patchouli oil is a prestigious antimicrobial agent because it can fight numerous pathogenic microbes from bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Network Pharmacology Approach to Understanding the Antidiabetic Effects of Pineapple Peel Hexane Extract Pendong, Christa Hana Angle; Suoth, Elly Juliana; Fatimawali, Fatimawali; Tallei, Trina Ekawati
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Heca Sentra Analitika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v2i1.162

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The increased interest in exploring alternative treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus is accompanied by a rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pineapple peel is one of the by-products of pineapple fruit and is known to possess potential for anti-diabetic activity. In this study, the n-hexane extract of pineapple peel was analyzed using network pharmacology methods to ascertain its potential in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. The GC-MS analysis of the n-hexane extract of pineapple peel revealed the presence of 42 compounds, with 8 of them considered safe as they met the Lipinski Rule of Five criteria for drug-likeness and were classified as safe with toxicity levels in classes IV and V. The pineapple peel extract targeted 55 proteins related to type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMT2), potentially affecting DMT2 through the AGE-RAGE pathway in diabetes complications and insulin resistance. Network pharmacology analysis identified five genes targeted by pineapple peel, namely MAPK1, JAK2, MAPK8, PRKCD, and PPARA. Among these genes, MAPK1 exhibited a higher overall score than the others. Apart from its role in diabetes, MAPK1 is also implicated in cancer.
Exploring the Medicinal Potential of Blumea balsamifera: Insights from Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations Analyses Maulydia, Nur Balqis; Khairan, Khairan; Tallei, Trina Ekawati; Salaswati, Salaswati; Musdalifah, Annisa; Nabila, Fiki Farah; Idroes, Rinaldi
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): March 2024
Publisher : Heca Sentra Analitika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v2i1.168

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Blumea balsamifera from the Ie-Jue geothermal area in Aceh Province, Indonesia, has been reported to have a variety of secondary metabolites. However, there is limited information about the activity of these chemical metabolites from B. balsamifera. The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic potential of these compounds using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations. Six selective compounds were thoroughly evaluated using molecular docking techniques for their inhibitory effects on both Coronavirus protease and human interleukin receptors. Additionally, druglikeness assessments based on the Lipinski rule of five were performed to evaluate these six ligands. Our results show that stigmasterol, a key component of B. balsamifera, has demonstrated low binding free energy values across four receptors. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations confirmed the stability of the top ligand-receptor complex, particularly stigmasterol-1IRA, based on five parameters, indicating its stability as an inhibitor. This research highlights the potential of stigmasterol as a therapeutic agent derived from medicinal plants of B. balsamifera and underscores the value of our molecular approach in identifying opportunities for pharmaceutical development.
In Silico Study Of Natural Bioactive Compounds As Potential Anti-Mpox Through Molecular Docking On D13 Protein Montolalu, Anastasia Maria Angelica; Masengi, Angelina Stevany Regina; Posangi, Jimmy; Tallei, Trina Ekawati; Fatimawali; Mambo, Christi Diana; Rambulangi, Dian Augina Rintibulawan
JURNAL BIOS LOGOS Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): JURNAL BIOS LOGOS
Publisher : Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35799/jbl.v15i1.60116

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Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by Monkeypox virus (MPXV), with a surge in cases posing a major challenge due to the unavailability of specific antivirals. Indonesia's biodiversity offers great opportunities for the exploration of bioactive compounds from natural materials as therapeutic alternatives, especially by targeting the D13 protein, which is an essential structural protein in MPXV. This study aims to evaluate the interaction and affinity of molecular tethering of bioactive compounds to D13 protein and analyse the physicochemical, pharmacokinetic and toxicity profiles of the compounds. The research was conducted using molecular tethering method using Gnina software on Google Colab platform. Antiviral activity prediction was performed using PASS Online, followed by Lipinski's Rule of Five (RO5) evaluation and pharmacokinetic and toxicity analysis using SwissADME and pkCSM. The results showed that the tested bioactive compounds had good potential antiviral activity and fulfilled the RO5 criteria. Pharmacokinetic and toxicity analyses indicated good pharmacokinetic profiles but poor metabolic profiles, with predicted low toxicity levels, supporting the feasibility of these compounds to be further developed as therapeutic candidates. In addition, the bioactive compound showed the ability to interact with D13 protein with the best affinity tethering value of myricetin with a free binding energy (ΔG) value of -8.37 kcal/mol, making it a potential candidate as an antiviral for Mpox.
In Silico Study of Quercetin and Its Derivatives as Potential Antituberculosis Masengi, Angelina Stevany Regina; Greachylia Chelzy; Posangi, Jimmy; Tallei, Trina Ekawati; Fatimawali; Mambo, Christi Diana; Rambulangi, Dian Augina Rintibulawan
JURNAL BIOS LOGOS Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): JURNAL BIOS LOGOS
Publisher : Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35799/jbl.v15i1.60150

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains the second leading cause of death in the world, with the resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to first-line drugs, such as isoniazid (INH), contributing to the emergence of multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB). This study aims to evaluate the potential of quercetin and its derivatives as InhA enzyme inhibitors through an in silico approach to offer innovative therapeutic alternatives to improve the effectiveness of TB treatment. The analysis includes physicochemical properties, ADMET profiles, molecular interactions, and affinity of compounds to the InhA enzyme as an antituberculosis target. The study workflow included ligand and receptor preparation, prediction of biological activity, physicochemical and ADMET analysis, docking validation, molecular docking, and visualization of molecular interactions. Molecular docking was performed using Gnina software, showing that rutin has the lowest binding energy (ΔG) of -12.22 kcal/mol, indicating strong interaction affinity. In addition, ADMET and toxicity analysis showed good pharmacokinetic potential for the test compounds Docking validation confirmed the reliability of the employed methodology, further supporting the potential of quercetin and its derivatives as antituberculosis candidates. However, although quercetin and its derivatives showed promising biological activity, the ADMET profile results were variable, requiring further optimization to develop effective and safe TB therapies.
Co-Authors Abas, Abdul Hawil Adikila, Gregorius Giani Angelina Stevany Regina Masengi Antasionasti, Irma Any Aryani Arifin, Mulyani Asep Rusyana Azzania Fibriani Balansa, Endrile Golmen Barasarathi , Jayanthi BEIVY JONATHAN KOLONDAM Celik, Ismail Daniel Febrian Sengkey Dantje Tarore Diah - Kusumawaty Diah Puspitasari Dian Handayani Diana Setya Ningsih, Diana Didik Priyandoko Dolongtelide, Jeclin Inebel Dzikrina, Hanina El-Shazly, Mohamed Elly Suoth Emran, Talha Bin Erwin Wantasen Estevam, Ethiene Castellucci Faisal, Farassa Rani Fatimawali . Florencia N. Sompie Ghazi Mauer Idroes Greachylia Chelzy Halimatushadyah, Ernie Hariyanto, Yuanita Amalia Herny E.I. Simbala Hizir Sofyan Idroes, Ghifari Maulana Illah Sailah Irvanizam, Irvanizam Jein Rinny Leke, Jein Rinny Jimmy Posangi Kalalo, Marko Jeremia Kemala, Pati Kepel, Billy Johnson Khairan Khairan Laksono Trisnantoro Lala, Andi Lydia E. N. Tendean, Lydia E. N. Mamahit, Juliet Merry Eva Mambo, Christi Diana Martha Marie Kaseke Masengi, Kyoko Itsuko Etsuko Gabriela Maulana, Aga Maulydia, Nur Balqis Mirda, Erisna Moh. Yani Mohd Fauzi, Fazlin Montolalu, Anastasia Maria Angelica Muliadi Ramli Musdalifah, Annisa Nabila, Fiki Farah Nurdjannah J. Niode Nurul Faridah, Nurul Patwekar, Mohsina Paulina yamlean Pendong, Christa Hana Angle Purukan, Christy Purwanto, Diana Shintawati Rahman, Sunarti Abd Rambulangi, Dian Augina Rintibulawan Ratte, Titah Amelia Rinaldi Idroes Rizkia, Tatsa Roni Koneri Runtunuwu, Stefanus Vicky Bernhard Elisa Salaki, Christina Leta Salaswati, Salaswati Sambul, Alwin Melkie Sari, Nadia Warda Sekar Sasmita, Novi Reandy Siampa, Jainer Pasca Sri Sudewi, Sri Takawaian, Agrita Feisilia Tamala, Yulianida Tania, Adinda Dwi Tendean, Lydia Estelina Naomi Teuku Rizky Noviandy Tumilaar, Sefren Geiner Turalaki, Grace Lendawati Amelia Unsratdianto Sompie, Sherwin Reinaldo Utami, Wulandari Putri Wawo, Arsianita Ester Wijaya, Puspita Wungouw, Herlina Ineke Surjane Zuchra Helwani Zulkarnain Jalil