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Research NotesOpen accessIn the abstractNuciferine Attenuates Cigarette Smoke-Induced Senescence in HepG-2 Cells via the miR-217/SIRT1/Nrf2 PathwayYun-Hong Zhao, Yi-Meng Ge, Wei-Jia Xu et al.The lotus leaf, widely used in both medicine and cuisine, contains bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. Nuciferine (NF), an active constituent of significant importance, is extracted from the lotus leaf. The present study sought to uncover the molecular pathways through which Nuciferine (NF) mitigates cellular senescence triggered by Cigarette Smoke Components (CSCs) in HepG-2 cells, employing an experimental model where … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 4 Oct 2025 · 2,296 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStudy on the Enhancement of Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Activities of Compound Herbal Tea through Solid-State FermentationQing Liu, Xiaowen Que, Yueping Yang et al.This study utilized Aspergillus niger KY2295 for the Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) of a compound tea made from Cinnamomum cassia bark, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Morus abla L. leaf, and Crataegus oxyacantha L. to enhance its hypoglycemic effects. The fermentation process was optimized using single-factor experiments and a Central Composite Design (CCD), with α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities as evaluation indices. Following fermentation, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 20 May 2025 · 5,473 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcaricidal Activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem Tree) and Carica papaya (Papaya) Leaf Extracts against Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Dog Ticks) Using Spray MethodAlfredo Vita Corpuz, Carmela Montoya Florentino, Paul Erman Tabuloc Quilana et al.Ticks pose a serious threat to dogs, with synthetic acaricides leading to environmental impact and resistance concerns. While Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya have shown acaricidal potential against Rhipicephalus sanguineus, their efficacy against dog ticks has not been thoroughly investigated. This study determined the acaricidal activity of A. indica and C. papaya leaf extract against R. sanguineus, both individually and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 22 Apr 2025 · 8,409 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBioprospection of Endophytic Bacteria Isolated from Mangrove Ecosystems and their Potential Biotechnological ApplicationsAlfian Mubaraq, Mariani Sembiring et al.The unique mangrove ecosystem hosts a variety of microorganism activities, including the crucial role of endophytic bacteria. Microorganisms found in mangrove forests play an important role in maintaining the biosphere by uniting various living beings and can be vital for future biotechnological applications. The use of microorganisms in the field of biotechnology is prevalent for producing antimicrobials against pathogenic bacteria … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 16 Aug 2024 · 4,996 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Pest and Diseases on Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation in Indonesia: A ReviewAndi Aznan Aznawi, Mohammad Basyuni et al.Mangroves are the constituent plants of tropical and subtropical intertidal regions of forest communities, comprising a biotic and abiotic environment for ecosystem services. Biotic factors greatly affect the health of mangrove forests, the decline in health in mangrove ecosystems is caused by pests and diseases on the leaves. The presence of pests and diseases that attack mangrove plants resulted in … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 9 Jul 2024 · 5,926 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIsolation and Characterization of Superior Symbiotic Bacterial Isolates from the Oenggae Sea with Potential as AntibacterialLukas Pardosi, Adelya Irawan Manalu, Charles Venirius LisnahanSponges are one of the marine biota that have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria which can produce secondary metabolites as antimicrobials. The main aim of this research was to isolate and identify bacteria that had potential as antibacterials against multi-drug resistant test bacteria. The sponsor samples used in this research were Stylissa massa, Salvador Dali, and Angelas sp. The methods … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2024 · 5,053 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntimicrobial Potential of Ethanol Extract from Some Plants Against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosaFeskaharny Alamsjah, Anthoni Agustien et al.The number of reports of bacterial infections that are difficult to treat with antibiotics has led to the need for new alternatives for the treatment of resistant bacterial infections. One alternative is to utilize phytochemical bioactive compounds derived from natural ingredients which contain antimicrobial compounds. Some plants medicine from Sumatra island that should have potential as antimicrobials are the leaves … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 3 · 19 Mar 2024 · 6,890 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA HPLC Method for Detection of 17 Characteristic Components in Tea ExtractYing Liu, Dan Wu, Ping Tang, Xingqian YeA HPLC method has been developed for the determination of tea for seven catechins ((+)-catechin, (−)-epicatechin, (−)-epigallocatechin, (−)-epigallocatechin gallate, (−)-epicatechin gallate, (−)-gallocatechins and (−)-gallocatechin gallate), two flavonols (quercetin, kaempferol), seven organic acids (Gallic acid, ferulic acid, protocatechuic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid，p-coumaric acid, erucic acid，vanillic acid) and caffeine. Using HPLC with gradient elution and photodiode array detection, seventeen compounds were separated and … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 2 Feb 2022 · 7,028 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAqueous Extracts of Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis) and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Inhibit Iron-Induced Lipid Peroxidation and Key-Enzymes Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease in Rat Brain-in VitroAyodeji O. Falade, Goodness I. Omolaiye, Kayode E. Adewole et al.Neurological disorders remain a global health challenge, with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) as the most famous cause of dementia in old people. Nevertheless, culinary spices and herbs have shown promising potentials in the management of neurological diseases. This study aimed at investigating the neuroprotective property of aqueous extracts of bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) by assessing the antioxidant … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 25 Jan 2022 · 7,955 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAbiotic Stress Elicitation on Secondary Metabolites of Red Betel (Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav.) Leaves as Potential Repellent for Rice Bug (Leptocorisa oratorius (F.)Intani Quarta Lailaty, Diah Rachmawati, Laurentius Hartanto NugrohoRice bug, Leptocorisa oratorius (F.), is the main pest of rice plants which can reduce rice productivity significantly. Natural insecticide from plant extract compounds, such as Red Betel (Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav.), is an alternative to reduce the attack of these pests and environmental friendly. This research aimed to study the effect of abiotic stress on plant growth and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 23 Jan 2021 · 7,495 accessesView PDF Cite