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Molecular Simulation of B-Cell Epitope Mapping from Nipah Virus Attachment Protein to Construct Peptide-Based Vaccine Candidate: A Reverse Vaccinology Approach Kharisma, Viol Dhea; Dian, Farida Aryani; Burkov, Pavel; Scherbakov, Pavel; Derkho, Marina; Sepiashvili, Ekaterina; Sucipto, Teguh Hari; Parikesit, Arli Aditya; Murtadlo, Ahmad Affan Ali; Jakhmola, Vikash; Zainul, Rahadian
Makara Journal of Science Vol. 27, No. 2
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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There are no specific drugs or vaccines for Nipah virus (NiV), which is a new Paramyxovirus that infects swine and humans. This study was conducted to investigate B-cell epitope mapping of the NiV attachment glycoprotein and to construct peptide-based vaccine candidates using the reverse vaccinology approach. To generate the linear B-cell epitope, the NiV isolates were extractad from GenBank, NCBI, using the IEDB web server; peptide modeling was conducted using PEP-FOLD3; docking was conducted using PatchDock and FireDock; and in silico cloning was designed using SnapGene. Various peptides were successfully identified from the NiV attachment glycoprotein based on B-cell epitope prediction, allergenicity prediction, similarity prediction, and toxicity prediction. An in silico cloning design of the pET plasmic was also developed. The peptide “RFENTTSDKGKIPSKVIKSYYGTMDIKKINEGLLD” (1G peptide) is predicted to be a potential candidate for the NiV vaccine as it has several good vaccine characteristics. It increases the immune response of B cells through activation, differentiation into plasma cells, the formation of memory cells, and it may increase IgM/IgG antibody titres for viral neutralization. However, the results of this study should be further verified through in vivo and in vitro analyses
Application of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology in various fields: A review Ansori, Arif NM.; Antonius, Yulanda; Susilo, Raden JK.; Hayaza, Suhaila; Kharisma, Viol D.; Parikesit, Arli A.; Zainul, Rahadian; Jakhmola, Vikash; Saklani, Taru; Rebezov, Maksim; Ullah, Md. Emdad; Maksimiuk, Nikolai; Derkho, Marina; Burkov, Pavel
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

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CRISPR-Cas9 has emerged as a revolutionary tool that enables precise and efficient modifications of the genetic material. This review provides a comprehensive overview of CRISPR-Cas9 technology and its applications in genome editing. We begin by describing the fundamental principles of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, explaining how the system utilizes a single guide RNA (sgRNA) to direct the Cas9 nuclease to specific DNA sequences in the genome, resulting in targeted double-stranded breaks. In this review, we provide in-depth explorations of CRISPR-Cas9 technology and its applications in agriculture, medicine, environmental sciences, fisheries, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, and biotechnology. We also highlight its potential, ongoing research, and the ethical considerations and controversies surrounding its use. This review might contribute to the understanding of CRISPR-Cas9 technology and its implications in various fields, paving the way for future developments and responsible applications of this transformative technology.
Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa pus wound isolate using a polymerase chain reaction targeting 16S rRNA and gyrB genes: A case from Indonesia Jamaluddin, Indra P.; Musa, Susan H.; Ethica, Stalis N.; Ansori, Arif NM.; Yosephi, Valensa; Atmaja, Peter Y.; Murtadlo, Ahmad AA.; Sahadewa, Sukma; Durry, Fara D.; Rebezov, Maksim; Derkho, Marina; Naw, Sin W.; Zainul, Rahadian; Rachmawati, Kadek
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.v4i2.774

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Infectious wounds on the skin surface are easily colonized by bacteria from pyogenic group that manifest as inflammation, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. P. aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium and an opportunistic pathogen known for causing invasive state in critically ill and immunocompromised patients. The aim of this study was to detect the 16S rRNA and gyrB genes in P. aeruginosa using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. The sample in this study was pus isolate from a 5-year-old boy with leg wounds. The bacteria were isolated on brain heart infusion broth (BHIB) media and identified with molecular identification. Sequencing and BLAST analysis were carried out to determine the similarity of gene identity by comparing sample sequence with other isolate sequences on the Gene Bank. The results of molecular identification showed amplification DNA band of around 934 base pairs (bp) for 16S rRNA and 225 bp for gyrB gene. The BLAST program demonstrated that the sample had 99.89% similarity with P. aeruginosa strain XC4 (accession code ON795960.1) for the 16S rRNA gene. Meanwhile, the gyrB gene exhibited 99.10% similarity with the P. aeruginosa strain PSA-1.2 (accession code KP172300.1).
Molecular Docking Analysis of Flavonoids from Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels: Proapoptotic Potential as an Anticancer Mechanism Aini, Nur Sofiatul; Ansori, Arif Nur Muhammad; Widyananda, Muhammad Hermawan; Kharisma, Viol Dhea; Murtadlo, Ahmad Affan Ali; Herdiansyah, Mochammad Aqilah; Rebezov, Maksim; Burkov, Pavel; Gudz, Petr; Derkho, Marina; Bezhinar, Tatyana; Maksimiuk, Nikolai; Sazali, Munawir; Purnobasuki, Hery; Rollando, Rollando; Khairullah, Aswin Rafif; Sucipto, Teguh Hari
Borneo Journal of Pharmacy Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): Borneo Journal of Pharmacy
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) presents a significant global health challenge, with its prevalence and mortality rates rising steadily. In Indonesia, Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, known for its flavonoid richness, has a long history in traditional medicine. However, its specific mechanisms of action against cancer, particularly in inducing apoptosis in NSCLC, have not been fully elucidated. This study utilized an in silico approach to evaluate the pro-apoptotic potential of S. cumini flavonoids against NSCLC by targeting key proteins: Bcl-2, Bax, and Caspase-3. We retrieved flavonoid structures from PubChem and protein data from the Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics Protein Data Bank (RCSB PDB). The drug-likeness of these compounds was assessed using Swiss ADME, adhering to Lipinski's rule of five, while their anti-NSCLC probability was predicted using PASS Online. Molecular docking and screening were performed with PyRx, and the results were visualized using Discovery Studio. Our findings identified epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate and ellagic acid as the most promising anti-NSCLC candidates. Ellagic acid demonstrated the strongest binding affinity to Caspase-3, suggesting a potent pro-apoptotic effect. Epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate, on the other hand, exhibited the lowest binding energy across multiple target proteins, particularly Bcl-2 and Bax, indicating its broad pro-apoptotic potential. These results collectively suggest that flavonoids from S. cumini may hold significant promise as a source of novel anti-NSCLC agents, warranting further in vitro and in vivo investigations.