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Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences (MCBS)
ISSN : 25274384     EISSN : 25273442     DOI : -
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Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) has been published by Cell and BioPharmaceutical Institute (CBPI), a biannually published scientific journal, is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that supports all topics in Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Histology and Biomedicine in the aspect of molecular and cellular.
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Rapidly Growing Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumor Following Complete Debulking for Suspected Ovarian Cancer with Histopathology Result of Benign Ovarian Cyst Muhammad, Syamel; Antonius, Puja Agung; Oktavian, Rizki; Savannah, Aisha
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 7, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v7i3.352

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Ovarian granulosa cell tumor (GCT) is a rare low-grade malignancy condition. One type of GCT is adult GCT (AGCT), which has the tendency for late recurrence. AGCT is clinically palpable and focally cystic and solid. In this case report, a condition of recurrent ovarian cancer after laparotomy debulking surgery was reported. A 57-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with AGCT, had a history of laparotomy debulking three months prior and complained of abdominal pain and enlargement, along with significant weight loss. Ultrasound examination revealed a solid cyst, raising suspicion of recurrent ovarian cancer. Laboratory results indicated elevated CA-125 levels. Histopathology results confirmed metastasis of AGCT, after the second laparotomy debulking was done. Recurrence of GCT is uncommon within three months of debulking. In this rare condition, we suggested a laparotomy debulking and adjuvant chemotherapy as a treatment. Effectiveness of treatment of recurrent disease is an independent risk factor to reduce the risk of another relapse and increase the survival rate.Keywords: granulosa cell tumor, ovarian cancer, debulking
In vitro Production of Dendritic Cells as Cancer Immunotherapy: Highlights on Sample Source, Culture Period, Differentiation and Maturation Cytokines Facicilia, Geofanny; Sartika, Cynthia Retna; Rostinawati, Tina
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 7, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v7i3.357

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Dendritic cells (DC) are antigen-presenting cells between innate and adaptive immune cells and commonly used as immunotherapy. Despite this promising potential, protocols detailing the specifics of the DC production are varied, affecting the potency of dendritic as immunotherapy. There are various factors affecting the production and DC potency, such as sample source, culture period, differentiation and maturation cytokines. Due to the limited number and quality of DC in humans, the monocyte could be isolated and differentiated to mature DC. The purity and viability monocytes shall be maintained to produce a high yield of DC. Negative sorting maintains the potency of DC as a therapeutic agent. Monocytes from umbilical cord blood (UCB) are naïve and can be differentiated to DC easily. Meanwhile, the tumor microenvironment (TME) may inhibit DC maturation from monocyte-derived peripheral blood. Without pro-inflammatory cytokines and a short maturation period, DC remain immature and fails to activate T cells. Long-period culture correlates with decreased DC viability and function. This review outlines several factors which can produce higher cytotoxic T cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines that might help each facility in developing its protocol to ensure the best procedure in DC production. Increasing purity and yield through close and automatic system under GMP production are mandatory to decrease risk of contamination during DC production.Keywords: differentiation cytokines, maturation cytokines, culture period, sample source, isolation technique
Correlation between Yokohama Cytological Coding and Radiological Findings and Their Diagnostic Accuracies against Histopathology: A Retrospective Study of Palpable Breast Lesions Singh, Puja; Badlani, Bharti; Dehariya, Chanchalesh; Joher, Munira Murtaza
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i2.439

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Background: Breast carcinoma is the most common malignancy and demands quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment. Precise diagnosis of breast lesions is made using a triple-test approach: clinical, radiological and cytological. However, multiple steps make the process time-consuming and expensive. In developing countries like India, trained and certified radiologists are extremely overburdened. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) along with clinical examination can fill the gap. This study aims to correlate cytological, radiological and histological findings and measure their relative accuracies. Based on these findings, a new approach will be proposed to address the above shortcomings.Materials and methods: The FNAC was performed on all cases and reported as per Yokohama cytology. The cytological findings were correlated & validated against radiological and histopathological findings respectively. Relative performance of cytological and radiological findings were established using sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy. A chi-square test for independence between cytological and radiological findings was performed.Results: The sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and accuracy for cytological findings come out as 97.60, 90.08, 90.37, 97.52, and 93.75, respectively. Meanwhile, the Radiological findings come out as 96.61, 82.20, 84.44, 96.04, and 89.41, respectively. The chi-square test demonstrates strong interdependence between cytological and radiological findings.Conclusion: FNAC is more accurate, quicker, and cheaper than radiological tests. Hence, FNAC based on the Yokohama system, along with clinical observations, can be used as a primary diagnosis tool in developing countries with limited health resources without making significant compromises on incorrect treatment. If needed, radiology and histopathology can be used for precise diagnosis and treatment.Keywords: FNAC, cytology, breast lesions, Yokohama, radiology, histopathology
Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell (AD-MSC)-Like Cells Restore Nestin Expression and Reduce Amyloid Plaques in Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3)-Driven Alzheimer's Rat Models Annita, Annita; Revilla, Gusti; Ali, Hirowati; Almurdi, Almurdi
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.387

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Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with a significant burden on public health, and current treatments offer limited efficacy. This study investigated the effectiveness of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) on the expression of the nestin gene and amyloid plaque in an aluminum chloride (AlCl3)-driven Alzheimer's rat model.Materials and methods: AD-MSCs were characterized using flow cytometry. Adult male Wistar rats were treated with/without AlCl3 and injected with/without AD-MSCs. After 5 days of AlCl3 ingestion and 4 weeks of subsequent AD-MSCs intraperitoneal injection, behavioral and molecular assessments were conducted. The Y-maze alternation test was used to test spatial learning of rats. Nestin gene expression was evaluated using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The presence of amyloid plaque in the cortex and the hippocampus was evaluated through Congo red staining.Results: AD-MSC-like cells expressed the MSC markers CD90, CD73 and CD105. The Y-maze alternation result for rats treated with AlCl3 and AD-MSC-like cells was significantly higher compared with rats treated with AlCl3 only. Nestin gene expression was significantly higher in rats treated with AlCl3 and AD-MSC-like cells compared to those treated with AlCl3 only. After AD-MSC-like cells treatment, the Congo red staining results of rat’s cortex and hippocampus were significantly decreased.Conclusion: The findings suggest that AD-MSC-like cells possess therapeutic potential in restoring neural plasticity, amyloid plaque clearance and warrant further investigation for AD treatment. This study contributes to the emerging field of stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases by highlighting the promise of AD-MSCs.Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, neural plasticity, congo red staining, stem cell therapy
T Allele of FOXO3 rs2802292 Increases CCL2 Concentration and Slightly Decreases TGF-β Concentration in Indonesian Elderly Nurfiyana, Wahyu; Iswanti, Febriana Catur; Hardiany, Novi Silvia
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.484

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Background: Cellular senescence and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) are pivotal factors influencing aging and age-related diseases. SASP secretes cytokines, chemokines, metalloproteinases, and growth factors that cause chronic inflammation. C-C ligand 2 (CCL2) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) are SASP markers secreted by senescent cells. This study investigated the relationship between the FOXO3 variant rs2802292 and SASP markers, focusing on CCL2 and TGF-β.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study involving 72 elderly individuals from Jakarta was conducted. A sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)was used to quantify CCL2 and TGF-β concentrations. Random blood glucose, blood pressure, and FOXO3 rs2802292 genotyping data were obtained from a previous study. Differences in CCL2 and TGF-β concentrations between genotype groups were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Meanwhile, differences in CCL2 and TGF-β concentrations between allele groups were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test.Results: The CCL2 and TGF-β concentrations of the subjects were 66.5 (10.58-190.9) pg/mL and 6,319 (2,379-13,846) pg/mL, respectively. There were significant differences in CCL2 concentrations among the FOXO3 rs2802292 genotypes (p=0.041). However, there were no significant differences in TGF-β concentrations among FOXO3 rs2802292 genotypes (p=0.955). Subjects with the G allele had significantly lower CCL2 concentrations compared with those with the T allele (p=0.033). TGF-β concentrations did not significantly differ between G and T alleles (p=0.771).Conclusion: CCL2 concentrations are associated with the FOXO3 variant rs2802292 in the elderly population. The T allele of FOXO3 rs2802292 increased CCL2 concentration and slightly decreased TGF-β concentration in elderly individuals.Keywords: aging, SASP, CCL2, TGF-β, SNP, FOXO3, rs2802292
In silico Investigation on Clopidogrel, Prasugrel and Ticagrelor as Potential Mono Antiplatelet Therapy for Acute Coronary Syndrome Hibatullah, Muhammad Naufal; Suryono, Suryono; Rachmania, Sheilla
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.464

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Background: In acute coronary syndrome (ACS), antiplatelet therapy is crucial for inhibiting platelet aggregation. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) commonly employs aspirin along with clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor. This is well known that aspirin acts as a cyclooxygenase (COX)-1 inhibitor, while clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor act as P2Y12 inhibitors. Despite DAPT's proven efficacy in more effectively reducing cardiovascular events in ACS patients, this is associated with an increased risk of bleeding compared to mono antiplatelet therapy (MAPT). To minimize the cost and side effect that might arise from the use of DAPT, this is necessary to assess the potential of MAPT using a P2Y12 inhibitor drug, to understand whether they are capable of binding to both COX-1 and P2Y12. Hence, this study was conducted to identify P2Y12 inhibitor drugs that have the ability to bind to COX-1, allowing them to be proposed as MAPT.Materials and methods: Molecular docking was employed to assess binding affinity, interaction types, amino acid residues, binding distances, and visualizations in both 3D and 2D formats. The applications utilized were BIOVIA Discovery Studio and AutoDock, while the websites utilized were research collaboratory for structural bioinformatics protein data bank (RCSB PDB) and PubChem.Results: In silico findings reveal differences in binding strength among clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor to COX-1 and P2Y12, with ticagrelor emerging as the stronger ligand due to a higher number of bindings and/or closer binding distances. Notably, only prasugrel and ticagrelor demonstrate the ability to bind to the active site of COX-1.Conclusion: Therefore, prasugrel and ticagrelor emerge as potential MAPT agents for ACS patients.Keywords: clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, antiplatelet, ACS, in silico, molecular docking
Potential Anti-Senescence Effect of Extract from Andrographis paniculata Herbal Plant and Its Bioactive Compounds: A Systematic Review Khatimah, Nurul Gusti; Arozal, Wawaimuli; Barinda, Agian Jeffilano; Antarianto, Radiana Dhewayani; Hardiany, Novi Silvia; Shimizu, Ippei; Fadhillah, Muhamad Rizqy
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.432

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The rapid aging of the global population is a major worldwide issue because of the close relationship between age and the development of several diseases. Aging or senescence is among the most widely studied topics at the moment. However, no pharmaceuticals have been developed that claim to possess anti-senescence properties. Andrographis paniculata, is a medicinal plant found widely throughout tropical and subtropical Asia. This review aims to identify the potential anti- senescence effect of A. paniculata extract and its bioactive compounds. By following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, five databases were used and in vivo and in vitro studies were included in this review. A. paniculata extracts and their bioactive compounds exert anti-senescence properties through their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This herb and its compounds enhanced memory, cognitive function and behaviour in Alzheimer's disease. The extract also promoted cell cycle progression and proliferation in the skin. In addition, andrographolide exhibited anti-senescence effects in endothelial cells through the activation of PI3K/Akt/Nrf and PI3K/Akt/AP-1 pathways. A. paniculata along with its bioactive compounds including andrographolide and 14-deoxyandrographolide, may have the potential to be used as anti-senescence through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, the specific markers to evaluate the senescence are necessary to be conducted. Any clinical trials should be done to establish these findings. Since in clinical settings this potential herbal may be used for long-life time, the safety profile and toxicity of A. paniculata should be considered. Keywords: herbal plants, Andrographis paniculata, andrographolide, bioactive compounds, senescence
Green Tea Yoghurt with Encapsulated Lacticaseibacillus paracasei E1 Improves Hepatocyte Damage in High-Fat High-Fructose Diet Mice by Reducing MDA and Increasing SOD Fadlilah, Dawama Nur; Izati, Rahmi; Al Faizah, Belinda Nabiila; Kavitarna, Septhyanti Aprilia; Ardiansyah, Esha; Sa'adah, Nur Alfi Maghfirotus; Atho'illah, Mochammad Fitri; Arifah, Siti Nur; Soewondo, Aris; Jatmiko, Yoga Dwi; Wardhani, Shinta Oktya; Barlianto, Wisnu; Rifa'i, Muhaimin
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.501

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Background: Obesity is a global epidemic caused by excessive body fat, which is increasing free fatty acids in the liver, causing oxidative stress and liver cell damage. Green tea yogurt (GTY) with encapsulated Lacticaseibacillus paracasei E1 (GTY-LpE1) might have a beneficial effect in reducing liver cell damage. This study was conducted determine GTY-LpE1 effect on superoxide dismutase (SOD) expression, malondialdehyde (MDA) expression and liver histopathology in high-fat high-fructose diet (HFFD) mice. Material and Methods: A completely randomized design (CRD) with 7 groups, including normal diet (ND) group, HFFD group, 1.3 mg/kg BW simvastatin (SIM)-administered HFFD group, 5 g/kg BW probiotic yoghurt (PY)-administered HFFD (PY), 2.5 g/kg BW GTY-administered HFFD (2.5 GTY), 5 g/kg BW GTY-administered HFFD (5 GTY), and 10 g/kg BW GTY-administered HFFD (10 GTY). The diet was given for 16 weeks, followed by oral administration of sim/yoghurt during the last 4 weeks. Mice were sacrificed and the liver was collected. SOD and MDA expression were analyzed by flow cytometry. Histopathology analysis was done by evaluating hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining of the liver.Result: The percentage of necrotic cells were 34.55, 34.31, and 21.95%, when treated with 2.5, 5, and 10 g/kg BW with GTY-administered HFFD, respectively, these were lower than the ones in the HFFD group (69.49%). The percentage of MDA expression were 15.55, 18.69, and 22.42%, respectively, these were lower than the ones in the HFFD group as well. The percentage of SOD expression were 9.49, 7.85, and 11.11%, respectively, these were higher than the ones in the HFFD group (3.44%). Conclusion: GTY-LpE1 could decrease the number of necrotic cells in the HFFD mice livers and improve the hepatocyte damage by reducing MDA expression and enhancing SOD expression. GTY-LpE1 can be used as an alternative food to control obesity.Keywords: alginate, chitosan, encapsulation, green tea, probiotic
Mitochondrial Dynamics: An Attractive Therapeutic Target for Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Heart Rosdah, Elisha Rosalyn; Zulissetiana, Eka Febri; Rosdah, Ayeshah Augusta
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.487

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Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Current treatments do not compensate for the loss of cardiomyocytes, thus progression to heart failure is often inevitable. In myocardial infarction, the occlusion of coronary arteries and sudden restoration of blood flow give rise to ischemia-reperfusion injury, which leads to cardiomyocyte death. Mitochondria are not only involved in the bioenergetic aspect of the heart but also play a pivotal role in cell death during ischemia-reperfusion injury. Their morphology dynamically changes via fusion and fission in a balanced manner to maintain cellular health. However, ischemia-reperfusion injury triggers excessive mitochondrial fission, which is pathological to the myocardium. This review article discusses the association between myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury and mitochondrial dynamics, serving as a rationale for a novel therapeutic strategy for myocardial infarction. Strategic modulation of mitochondrial dynamics under this pathological setting has been shown to be effective for cardioprotection. Increasing mitochondrial fusion or reducing excessive mitochondrial fission in the myocardial tissue could prevent cardiomyocyte death, thereby reducing infarct size. Proof-of-concept studies have utilized small molecules and peptides to implement this strategy into in vivo myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury models. However, there remains a need to address the issues of specificity, bioavailability, and potency of these pharmacological agents before future application in cardiovascular therapeutics. Nevertheless, there has been growing interest in this therapeutic strategy in recent years, rendering it an attractive approach for ischemia-reperfusion injury in the heart.Keywords: mitochondria, heart, ischemia-reperfusion, cardioprotection
Differentiating Maternal Angiogenesis Factors between Early and Late Onset Preeclampsia: Higher sflt-1 in Early Onset Preeclampsia, Lower PlGF and Higher sflt-1/PlGF Ratio in Late Onset Preeclampsia Serudji, Joserizal; Basyir, Vaulinne; Fadhillah, Tara
Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences Vol 8, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21705/mcbs.v8i3.465

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Background: Early onset preeclampsia (PE) is considered a fetal disorder that is associated with placental dysfunction. While late onset preeclampsia is considered a maternal disorder that associated with a normal placenta. An imbalance of angiogenesis factors, namely soluble Fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) and placental growth factor (PlGF) is not only a strong predictor of PE but can also be a predictor of poor outcomes or adverse complications of PE. This study was conducted to analyze the difference between angiogenesis factor sFlt-1 and PlGF in maternal serum between patients with early and late onset PE. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving pregnant women with PE who were ≥18 years old and gestational age >20 weeks had singleton pregnancies. Subjects who had a major morphological abnormality of a fetus diagnosed with USG and chromosomal abnormality of the fetus were be excluded. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were measured using a digital blood pressure measuring instrument. sFlt-1 and PlGF levels were measured using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Result: This study showed the level of maternal serum sFlt-1 was 7522.95 pg/mL and the level of maternal serum PlGF was 222.25 pg/mL. There was a difference between sflt-1, PlGF, and the sflt-1/PlGF ratio (p=0.00; p=0.00; p=0.00) in early and late onset of PE where at early onset PE was found higher sflt-1 and late-onset PE had lower PlGF and higher sflt-1/PlGF ratio. Conclusion: There are differences in sFlt-1, PlGF, and sFlt-1/PlGF in early and late onset PE, as higher sflt-1 is found in early onset preeclampsia, while lower PlGF and higher sflt-1/PlGF ratio are found in late onset preeclampsia.Keywords: early onset, late onset, preeclampsia, maternal angiogenesis factor, Flt-1, PlGF