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Journal : Malacca Pharmaceutics

A Review of the Ethno-dentistry Activities of Calotropis gigantea Ningsih, Diana Setya; Celik, Ismail; Abas, Abdul Hawil; Bachtiar, Boy Muhclis; Kemala, Pati; Idroes, Ghazi Mauer; Maulydia, Nur Balqis
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v1i1.31

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Calotropis gigantea is a medicinal herb that thrives in arid climates. All parts of this plant are rich in secondary metabolites, which are very beneficial for health. Phytochemicals of this plant include flavonoid, alkaloids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, and terpenoids, which have a wide range of pharmacological effects. The potential of metabolit compound from C. gigantea can be used in dental treatment. This review describes the potential use of C. gigantea in ethno-dentistry, specifically as anti-caries, soft tissue inflammation (periodontitis and gingivitis), degenerative diseases (tumor/cancer), and wound healing. This review provides general perspectives and basic literature on the use of C. gigantea in the field of etno-dentistry.
Prediction of Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Ethanolic Extract Mane Leaves (Vitex pinnata L.) in Geothermal Manifestation of Seulawah Agam Ie-Seu’um, Aceh Maulydia, Nur Balqis; Khairan, Khairan; Noviandy, Teuku Rizky
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v1i1.33

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The Mane plant (Vitex pinnata L.) is traditionally used as medicine in Aceh Province, Indonesia. This study aimed to predict the pharmacokinetic parameters of compounds in the ethanolic extract of Mane leaf (EEML), including the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET), by in-silico approach. The method used was to analyze the compounds using a web-predictor server and molecular docking. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis of EEML showed the presence of active compounds, including phytol (60.93%), acorenol (8.56%), n-hexadecanoic acid (4.89%), trans-Z-alpha-bisabolene epoxide (2.7%) and cedrane (2.03%). Lipinski's rule of five states that all compounds had a deviation of less than 2. Pharmacokinetic parameters suggested that phytol was moderately absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and had a toxicity level of 5 with lethal doses (LD50) >5000 mg/kg. Molecular docking results showed that phytol could be used against the targeted enzyme Staphylococcus aureus. In conclusion, our study suggests that the active compounds of EEML may have potential as a drug candidate.
Integrating Genetic Algorithm and LightGBM for QSAR Modeling of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in Alzheimer's Disease Drug Discovery Noviandy, Teuku Rizky; Maulana, Aga; Idroes, Ghazi Mauer; Maulydia, Nur Balqis; Patwekar, Mohsina; Suhendra, Rivansyah; Idroes, Rinaldi
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v1i2.60

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This study explores the use of Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) studies using genetic algorithm (GA) and LightGBM to search for acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease. The study uses a dataset of 6,157 AChE inhibitors and their IC50 values. A LightGBM model is trained and evaluated for classification performance. The results show that the LightGBM model achieved high performance on the training and testing set, with an accuracy of 92.49% and 82.47%, respectively. This study demonstrates the potential of GA and LightGBM in the drug discovery process for AChE inhibitors in Alzheimer's disease. The findings contribute to the drug discovery process by providing insights about AChE inhibitors that allow more efficient screening of potential compounds and accelerate the identification of promising candidates for development and therapeutic use.
Hybrid Handwash with Silver Nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantea Leaves and Patchouli Oil: Development and Properties Salsabila, Indah; Khairan, Khairan; Kemala, Pati; Idroes, Ghifari Maulana; Isnaini, Nadia; Maulydia, Nur Balqis; El-Shazly, Mohamed; Idroes, Rinaldi
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v2i2.206

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When washing hands, handwashing is one way to prevent diseases caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, the most common bacteria that can cause infections. The production of handwash utilizing silver nanoparticles as an active antibacterial agent remains a relatively infrequent practice. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaves of Calotropis gigantea, which grows in the geothermal area of Ie Seu-um Aceh Besar, has been carried out using the green synthesis method and hybrid green synthesis with patchouli oil. Handwash with active ingredients such as silver nanoparticles was successfully formulated, evaluated, and tested against S. aureus and E. coli. The organoleptic characteristics, pH, viscosity, foam height measurements, density, irritation, and antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli were evaluated. The results showed that the organoleptic properties of the handwash with silver nanoparticles were not changed during a 30-day storage period, with pH values in the range of 9.7-10.3, and did not cause irritation upon using silver nanoparticle handwash. The best formula for handwashing with silver nanoparticles in inhibiting the growth of S. aureus and E. coli bacteria was F2, with inhibition zones of 12.9 ± 2.85 mm and 10.95 ± 0.8 mm, respectively. The formulated handwash with silver nanoparticles met the requirements of good liquid soap according to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) with potent antibacterial activity.
Antibacterial Potential of Geothermal Plant Extracts from Jaboi Crater, Indonesia: A Thin Layer Chromatography-Bioautography Approach Khairan, Khairan; Mubaraq, Farhil; Maulydia, Nur Balqis; Awang, Khalijah; Idroes, Rinaldi
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v3i2.312

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an urgent global health concern, prompting the need for alternative therapeutic agents. This study evaluated the antimicrobial potential of ethyl acetate extracts from five medicinal plant species (Memecylon edule, Garcinia dioica, Syzygium sp., Memecylon caeruleum, and Aporosa octandra) collected from the geothermal Jaboi Crater in Aceh, Indonesia. Phytochemical profiling was performed using thin layer chromatography (TLC), and antimicrobial activity was assessed via TLC-bioautography against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. The results revealed the presence of phenolic and terpenoid compounds, with antibacterial activity observed only against E. coli. No inhibition was detected against S. aureus or C. albicans. The study highlights the selective antimicrobial potential of geothermal plant extracts and underscores the relevance of bioautography as a rapid screening tool. While preliminary, these findings support further investigation into geothermal flora as a source of antibacterial compounds and call for advanced studies to isolate active constituents and explore their mechanisms of action.
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
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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.