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Optimized condition for pei-based transient transfection of lifeact-gfp/nls-mcherry expressing plasmid used as cell barcode for syncytia live cell imaging Kumara, Dennaya; Harsan, Hayfa Salsabila; Novianti, Metta; Lestari, Dinda; Septisetyani, Endah Puji; Prasetyaningrum, Pekik Wiji; Paramitasari, Komang Alit; Meiyanto, Edy
Jurnal Teknosains Vol 13, No 1 (2023): December
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/teknosains.89479

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The transfection efficiency positively affects the successful plasmid DNA transfer into cells, with the highlight on the amount of plasmid DNA and its ratio to the transfection reagent. Polyethyleneimine (PEI) is a cost-effective transfection reagent that facilitates DNA transfer by forming positively charged DNA complexes. It allows DNA to interact with negatively charged cell surfaces and enter the cells by endocytosis. In this study, we optimized the condition for transient transfection of life act-GFP/NLS-mCherry-expressing plasmid in BHK-21 and 293T cells using PEI. This plasmid is helpful as a biosensor of the cytoskeleton and nucleus that enables live imaging observation using a fluorescence microscope, for instance, in the observation of syncytium. Here, we optimized two independent variables: the amount of DNA (0.5 and 1 µg) and the ratio of DNA-PEI (1:3 and 1:4). GFP and mCherry expressions were observed at 24, 48, and 72 h post-transfection. As a result, transfection efficiency achieved by using PEI in 293T cells is higher than in BHK-21 cells, which are ~90% and ~50%, respectively. Moreover, amongst four different transfection conditions, in both cell lines, 1 µg of plasmid DNA with a 1:3 DNA-PEI ratio yields the most efficiency with the least amount of toxicity. We used this condition for the syncytia observation in 293T cells as a model of the cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Syncytia formation was successfully observed by detecting the giant cells expressing GFP/mCherry with multiple nuclei.
Cytotoxic Activity of Cambodian Leaves Extract (Plumeria acuminate) on Breast Cancer Cells and COX-2 Targeted Prediction of Its Chemical Contents Rahmah, Inggita Hasi; Harsan, Hayfa Salsabila; Rahman, Faaza Aulia; Meiyanto, Edy; Susidarti, Ratna Asmah
Indonesian Journal of Cancer Chemoprevention Vol 14, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Indonesian Society for Cancer Chemoprevention

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14499/indonesianjcanchemoprev14iss3pp199-206

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Cambodian leaves are suspected to contain stigma sterol which may target Cyclo-Oxygenase-2 (COX-2) or Estrogen Receptor (ER) to contribute to its cytotoxic activity on breast cancer cells. This study aimed to determine the potential of Cambodian leaf compounds and extracts as chemopreventive agents for luminal breast cancer with a molecular target of COX-2. Ethanol was used to extract the active compound of Cambodian leaves. The study on chemical activity against COX-2 employed molecular docking with Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) and the cytotoxic property of Cambodian leaf extract (CLE) on T47D was determined using the trypan blue exclusion method. The extraction yielded as 4.87% w/w CLE. Thin layer chromatography showed that Cambodian leaves contain sterol. Molecular docking confirmed that several sterol compounds have greater affinity to COX-2 than native ligands indicating that they are potent as COX-2 inhibitors. They are Stigmast-7-en-3-ol, Lupeol Acetate, and Lupeol carboxylic acid with docking scores of -14.3874, -13.8098, and -14.1045 kcal/mol respectively. The CLE exhibited cytotoxic activity on T47D cells with an IC50 value of 18 μg/mL. Therefore, CLE has a potential effect as a chemopreventive agent for breast cancer and potentially as a COX-2 inhibitor.Keywords: Cambodian leaf extract, breast cancer, COX-2 inhibitor, chemopreventive.