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Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Potential of Justicia gendarussa Burm. f.: A Review Annisa Nofriani; Naura Nurnahari
Quantum Wellness : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Juni : Quantum Wellness : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62383/quwell.v2i2.2283

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Justicia gendarussa Burm. f., commonly known as gandarusa, is a medicinal shrub widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia. Traditionally, it has been used for treating rheumatism, headache, asthma, bronchitis, skin infections, and as a male contraceptive. Phytochemical analyses revealed the presence of alkaloids (gendarusin A, gendarusin B), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin), saponins, tannins, phenolics, terpenoids, and Patentiflorin A, a compound with promising anti-HIV activity. Pharmacological investigations demonstrated its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anticancer, and contraceptive potentials. This review highlights the phytochemical profile, pharmacological properties, and future prospects of J. gendarussa, emphasizing its potential as a phytopharmaceutical candidate. Further studies are required to standardize extracts, confirm clinical efficacy, and ensure long-term safety.
In Silico Molecular Docking Study of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) Compounds to VEGFR2 (2XIR) as Potential Liver Cancer Angiogenesis Inhibitors Rahmadi, Muhammad Zaki Ammar; Kaerani Tri Lestari; Mutia Adfi Pratiwi; Nadya Miranda Atiek; Fadhilla Asara; Naura Nurnahari; Winni Nur Auli
Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi dan Farmasi Klinik Vol. 22 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi dan Farmasi Klinis
Publisher : Universitas Wahid Hasyim Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31942/jiffk.v22i2.12990

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Liver cancer development is highly dependent on angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to cancer cells, facilitating tumor growth and metastasis. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2), a receptor tyrosine kinase, represents a promising anti-angiogenesis therapeutic target. Bioactive compounds from tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) possess potential anticancer properties, but their specific mechanisms against VEGFR2 in liver cancer require investigation. This study evaluated the interaction potential of tulsi bioactive compounds against VEGFR2 protein structure (PDB ID: 2XIR) through in silico molecular docking analysis. Drug-likeness evaluation was conducted based on Lipinski's rule of five and ADMET profiling. Molecular docking analysis revealed comparative binding performance between two tulsi compounds against VEGFR2. Cirsimaritin demonstrated significant inhibition potential with free binding energy (∆G) of -9.06 kcal/mol, inhibition constant (Ki) of 226.95 μM, and stabilizing interactions with residues PHE1047, VAL848, LEU840, and CYS1045. The native ligand exhibited superior binding affinity with ∆G of -12.68 kcal/mol and Ki of 508.94 pM, indicating greater therapeutic potential for anti-angiogenic liver cancer treatment. Overall, this study is useful for the development of the potential of tulsi bioactive compounds as angiogenesis inhibitors and alternative natural ingredient-based therapies for liver cancer. Further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to validate the anticancer activity and mechanism of angiogenesis inhibition by these compounds.