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Biotropika
Published by Universitas Brawijaya
ISSN : 23027282     EISSN : 25498703     DOI : 10.21776/ub.biotropika.
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Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology invites research articles, short communication, and reviews describing new findings/phenomena of biological sciences in tropical regions, specifically in the following subjects, but not limited to biotechnology, biodiversity, microbiology, botany, zoology, biosystematics, ecology, and environmental sciences.
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CaCO3-Reformulated Interlocking Bricks: Physical Characterization and Their Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Potential for Healthy Housing Djati, Muhammad Sasmito; Rachmawati, Turniningtyas Ayu; Anggraini, Retno; Zacoeb, Achfas; Rifa`i, Muhaimin; Minang, Bony Zulkarnaen; Kusuma, Kavana Hafil; Prima, Alex; Christina, Yuyun Ika
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.01.01

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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) has many benefits for medicine, manufacturing, and nanotechnology due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Interlocking bricks (i-bricks) are widely used in sustainable housing for efficient air circulation and reducing humidity inside the house. If CaCO3 is mixed with interlocking brick, it can inhibit bacterial growth, leading to a healthier indoor environment. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the physical characterization and antibacterial activity of CaCO3-reformulated i-brick, and its anti-inflammatory potential in mice infected with Salmonella typhimurium. The physical characterization of CaCO3-reformulated i-brick (F1-F10 formulas), including its density, compression, and absorption, was analyzed. The inhibitory activity of CaCO3-reformulated i-brick on S. typhimurium growth was determined using a linear regression equation between culture age and cell density values. BALB/c male mice were randomly divided into four groups (n=4): healthy mice (N), S. typhimurium-infected mice (S), S. typhimurium-infected mice treated with F6 formula (F6) and F7 formula (F7) for 7 days. After 7 days of treatment, lymphocytes were isolated to determine the relative number of TGF-beta, interleukin (IL)-10, and TNF-alpha using flow cytometry analysis. The results showed that formulas 6 and 7 of CaCO3-reformulated i-bricks exhibited optimal physical properties, including density, compression, and water absorption. These formulas also inhibited the growth of S. typhimurium. Furthermore, formulas 6 and 7 possessed anti-inflammatory effects in S. typhimurium-infected mice indicated by the high increase in IL-10 and TGF-beta production and low levels of TNF-alpha. In conclusion, CaCO3 brick formulation can inhibit the growth of S. typhimurium and exert an anti-inflammatory effect. Further investigation is needed to reveal the effect of CaCO3-reformulated i-bricks on another inflammatory marker to further elucidate its anti-inflammatory mechanism.
Antioxidant Properties and Quantification of Phenolic and Flavonoid Compounds in Alpinia purpurata (Viell.) K. Schum Ethanol Extract Djati, Muhammad Sasmito; Azerlyn, Defiona Rensia Naomi; Kusuma, Kavana Hafil; Rosyadah, Nuraini; Kamila, Fairuz Sarah; Annisa, Yuslinda; Christina, Yuyun Ika; Dwijayanti, Dinia Rizqi; Widodo, Nashi
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.01.02

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Phenolic and flavonoid compounds have been found to have positive benefits due to their antioxidant activity. Alpinia purpurata (Viell.) K. Schum, or lengkuas merah, is known to have aromatic rhizomes and is rich in active compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics. This research aimed to investigate the total phenolic and flavonoid content of A. purpurata ethanol extract and its antioxidant activity. A. purpurata was extracted using Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) with 97% ethanol solvent. The ethanol extract of A. purpurata was then analyzed for the total phenolic and flavonoid content. The antioxidant activity and nitric oxide (NO) levels were determined by DPPH and NO scavenging assay, respectively. The results showed that A. purpurata ethanol extract had a high phenolic content (148.76 ± 1.03 mg GAE.g-1extract) but weak DPPH scavenging activity (IC50 of 219.06 ± 8.15 µg.mL-1), indicating that high phenolic content does not necessarily correlate with strong antioxidant properties. In contrast, the extract exhibited strong NO scavenging activity with an IC50 of 22.73 ± 7.57 µg.mL-1. Despite its high phenolic content, the weak DPPH activity indicates that total phenolic concentration alone is not always a reliable indicator of antioxidant strength. Further studies should include additional antioxidant assays to comprehensively evaluate the extract’s antioxidant potential.
Virtual Based Screening of Rosmaniric Acid and Its Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Approach Targeting HIF-1a Naufal, Achmad Hanif; Wachid, Nisa Nabila Aufa; Kamila, Fairuz Sarah; Wahyuningsih, Nadia; Ilmiyah, Silvi Zakiyatul; Nafisah, Wirdatun; Fatchiyah, Fatchiyah
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.01.03

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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Rosmarinic acid becomes one of the important polyphenolic compounds. It includes derivatives of two amino acids, caffeic acid from phenylalanine and 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-lactic acid from tyrosine, secondary metabolites found in many herbal plants from the subfamily Lamiaceae and Boraginaceae. Rosmarinic acid works in inhibiting the occurrence of metastases and tumor formation. In this study, we evaluated rosmarinic acid and its derivatives through study literature. The compounds were downloaded from the PubChem database, while the three-dimensional structure of HIF-1a was retrieved from RCSB PDB. The biological activity was analyzed using the PASS server, and the cytotoxic effect was predicted using CLC-Pred., The pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds were analyzed using SwissADME. The compounds and HIF-1a were prepared using PyRx 0.8 version and Discovery Studio software, docked specifically using Autodock Vina, visualized using Discovery Studio software, and molecular dynamic simulation using CABS-flex 2.0. Rosmarinic acid and its derivative showed an inhibition with the highest affinity value of compound against HIF-1a are control (-6.9 kcal/mol), Rosmarinic acid (-6.4 kcal /mol), and Methyl rosmarinate (-6.3 kcal/mol). Rosmarinic acid could be expected to have activity as an inhibitor modulated at the post-translational level. Comprehensive and further analysis is required in future research based in vivo and in vitro for the development of cancer treatments.
Determination of Polyphenol Compounds in Clinacanthus nutans and Their Potential as Antioxidants Widodo, Nashi; Salma Wahid Marseti; Yuslinda Annisa; Fairuz Sarah Kamila; Rosyadah, Nuraini; Rifa’i, Muhaimin
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.01.06

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Free radicals can cause oxidative damage if they are produced in excess amounts in the body. To prevent this, the work of endogenous antioxidants needs to be supported by safe and effective exogenous antioxidants. Clinacanthus nutans is one of the sources of natural polyphenol compounds that have the potential to be used as free radical-scavenging agents. The study began with the extraction of C. nutans simplicia with microwave assisted extraction (MAE) using a 96% ethanol solvent. The amounts of phenols and flavonoids in the extract was then measured using the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride techniques, and their antioxidant activity was assessed using the 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and nitric oxide (NO) scavenging assays. Based on the results of the study, it is known that C. nutans ethanolic extract contains higher flavonoids (238.29 ± 10.87 mgQE.g-1) than the total phenols (148.76 ± 1.26 mgGAE.g-1). This study also showed the potential of C. nutans extract as a free-radical scavenger with an IC50 from the NO-scavenging and DPPH assays of 28.37 ± 3.38 ppm and 117.84 ± 3.93 ppm, respectively. Despite the presence of high polyphenol content in the extract, its antioxidant activity was found to be relatively weak. Consequently, further study is necessary to ascertain the specific class of compounds responsible for its antioxidant activity and to assess its effectiveness.
Isolation and Identification of Non-Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria in Prancak Village Tobacco Farming Soil Hefdiyah; Rofiqoh
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.01.04

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Prancak 95 is one of the most prominent tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) varieties in Indonesia, originating from Prancak Village, Madura. Among the essential nutrients required for tobacco growth, nitrogen plays a crucial role in supporting vegetative and reproductive development. Although atmospheric nitrogen is abundant, constituting approximately 78% of the air, it is unavailable to plants in its diatomic form (N2). One sustainable approach to increasing nitrogen availability in soil is through the activity of non-symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria (NFB), which convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-accessible forms. This study aimed to isolate and identify non-symbiotic NFB from Prancak 95 tobacco farmland soils, in order to assess their population density, nitrogen-fixing potential, and taxonomic affiliation. Soil samples were collected from two locations in Prancak Village: West Tegal and Bilamabuk hamlets. Bacterial isolation was carried out using the pour plate method on Yeast Extract Mannitol Agar (YEMA) medium, followed by incubation at 37°C for 3 days. Pure bacterial isolates were subjected to macroscopic, microscopic, and biochemical characterisation based on Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology. Nitrogen-fixation potential was assessed by measuring the clear zone diameter on YEMA medium supplemented with Congo red, and the clear zone ratio was used as an indicator of nitrogenase activity. The results showed that the average non-symbiotic NFB population in West Tegal was 3.25 × 105 CFU.g-1, while in Bilamabuk it was 2.7 × 105 CFU.g-1. A total of six bacterial isolates were selected for further study. All isolates demonstrated nitrogen-fixing potential, with clear zone ratios ranging from 1.26 to 2.60 cm. Based on morphological, microscopic, and biochemical analyses, isolates coded PT2, PB1, and PB3 were identified as belonging to the genus Bacillus, while isolates PT1, PT3, and PB2 were tentatively identified as members of the genus Corynebacterium.
Optimization of Analysis Method on Total Phenol Content and Antioxidant Activity in Peel and Seeds of White Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Faisal; Ramadhan, Majida; Rafsanjani, Ramizard; Januarista, Terra
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.01.05

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Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel and seeds are rich in bioactive compounds, particularly phenolics, which contribute significantly to their antioxidant properties. This study aimed to determine the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of white pomegranate peel and seed extracts. TPC was measured using theFolin–Ciocalteu method, while antioxidant activity was assessed via the DPPH radical scavenging assay. Maceration extraction was employed using a 1:1 ethanol–distilled water solvent system. The TPC values of the peel and seed extracts were 99.909 µg/g and 3.424 µg/g samples, respectively, indicating a substantially higher phenolic concentration in the peel. Antioxidant activity, expressed as IC50, was 17.361 ppm for the peel and 26.378 ppm for the seeds, categorizing both as possessing very strong antioxidant potential. The correlation between phenolic content and antioxidant capacity reinforces the role of phenolics as key contributors to antioxidant activity. These results underscore the importance of selecting optimal extraction methods to enhance bioactive compound recovery. The strong antioxidant activity of both peel and seed extracts highlights their potential application as natural antioxidants in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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