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Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (PSR)
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ISSN : 24072354     EISSN : 24770612     DOI : https://doi.org/10.7454/psr
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Aims Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (PSR), an international, peer-reviewed, open access, and official journal from Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, aims to disseminate research results and findings in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Practices. Major area of interest is natural products in drug discovery and development. We also consider other areas related to pharmaceutical sciences and practices. PSR publishes content in English language to promote the sharing of knowledge to international scholars. PSR publish 5 types of articles: 1. Original article 2. Case report 3. Case series 4. Review article 5. Mini review article Scope Researches in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Practices which are covered by PSR are within these subject areas: - Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry - Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Technology - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology - Clinical Pharmacy - Pharmacology-Toxicology - Social and Administrative Pharmacy, including Pharmacoeconomy
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Discovery of SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase (RdRp) Inhibitor from Sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata) Based on Molecular Docking and ADMET Prediction Approach Ahsana, Dina; Pratama, Rizki Rahmadi; Meily, Alfisyahriatunnida; Andika, Andika
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Vol. 9, No. 2
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The rapid spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to the development of therapeutic inhibitor drug of SARS-CoV-2, which can inhibit the viral enzyme RNA-dependent-RNA-polymerase (RdRp), thereby preventing the replication, transcription, and synthesis of RNA virus in the host cells. Previous in-vitro studies revealed that Andrographis paniculata has the potential to inhibit the virus. Therefore, this study aims to isolate the specific compounds of Andrographis paniculata, which play a role in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 RdRp using molecular docking. A total of 19 compounds were identified in previous literature studies, while remdesivir and favipiravir were used as the positive control. All compounds and proteins were applied to minimize and optimize energy. Furthermore, the docking method was carried out using Autodock 4.2.6 software with a specific grid box containing the active site of RdRp (ID: 6M71), and the Lamarckian Genetic Algorithm was used to determine the conformation. The best docking was screened on ADMET prediction and the binding energy was evaluated. There are 18 compounds of Andrographis paniculata including the top three, namely andrographolactone (∆G = -8.86 kcal/mol), andrographolide (∆G = -7.74 kcal/mol), and andrographidine-A (∆G = -7.68 kcal/mol), which showed the strongest binding affinity to the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp protein compared to other compounds and the positive control remdesivir (∆G = -5.73 kcal/mol) and favipiravir (∆G = -5.20 kcal/mol). Furthermore, active amino acids play a role in this interaction by forming strong hydrogen bonds, such as TYR 619, LYS 621, ASP 760, and ASP 623. Andrographolactone has the highest potential as SARS-CoV-2 RdRp inhibitor, hence, it can be used as a novel therapeutic candidate.
The Association between Adherence to Oral Antihyperglycemic Agent and HbA1c Level Soraya, Indana Ayu; Sauriasari, Rani; Prawiroharjo, Pukovisa; Risni, Hindun Wilda
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Adherence to taking medication is essential for patients with chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). There have been many studies about the association between medication adherence and HbA1c levels, but few have used Adherence Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) questionnaire and Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) method to measure adherence in Indonesian population. The aim of this study were to assess the association of medication adherence to HbA1c levels and compare two methods of adherence measurements. This research was conducted at Pasar Minggu Public Health Center, Jakarta using a cross-sectional design. The adherence assessment was conducted using a validated Indonesian version of the ARMS questionnaire and compared to the pharmacy refill adherence method using the PDC calculation. One hundred twenty-seven T2DM patients (75.6% female) with mean age of 58.69 years were recruited. The proportion of adhere patients as measured by ARMS was only 39.4% (50/127). Meanwhile, the proportion of adhere patients as measured by PDC was 77.2% (98/127). Adherence by both measurement showed significant associations with HbA1c <7% (ARMS, OR 4.000 (95% CI 1.705 – 9.386), p = 0.002; PDC, OR 5.674 (95% CI 1.266 – 25.438), p = 0.024). After controlled by covariates, the result remained significant (ARMS, aOR 4.281 (95% CI 1.785 – 10.267, p = 0.001; PDC, aOR 5.83 (95% CI 1.287 – 26.405), p = 0.022). Adherence and HbA1c levels was significantly associated even after controlling covariates. ARMS and PDC generated different proportions of adhere patients and may indicate the need of combining the two methods in measuring adherence.
Pharmacy Performance Based on Financial Perspective Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic : A Case Study Sartika Dasopang, Eva; Fauziah, Ida; Hasanah, Fenny; Natalia Siahaan, Desy; Rasyida Lubis, Dina Yunisma
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A pharmacy, aside from being a pharmaceutical care provider is also a functioning business. Thus, in the scope of business, pharmacy performance can be analysed using liquidity, activity, and profitability ratios. This study aimed to determine the performance of Pharmacy X based on a financial perspective before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is a descriptive cross-sectional study that employed data obtained from sales and purchase records. The data were analysed using financial ratio analysis methods, including liquidity, activity, and profitability ratios. This study was conducted at Pharmacy X based on the amount of prescription and non-prescription income from before the COVID-19 pandemic (in 2019) and during the pandemic (in 2020). The results showed that Pharmacy X was not good at managing its current assets and current liabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the results for the ratios of total asset turnover and fixed asset turnover, asset utilisation was less efficient. Analysis of the probability ratios and net profit margin showed a decrease in Pharmacy X’s profit during the pandemic. The Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Return on Investment (ROI) values indicated that the business was less able to generate profits and net income from its invested capital.
Characterisation and Antibacterial Activity of Green Tea Extract-Enriched Solid Goat’s Milk Soap
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Solid goat’s milk soap is organic and beneficial for the health and appearance of the skin. One of the components in green tea known to display antibacterial activities is epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC). In this study, the effects of solid goat’s milk soap containing 1%, 2%, and 4% green tea extract on the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis were examined. The soap was characterized for its organoleptic, pH, free fatty acid, alkalinity, water content, foam stability, and hardness. In addition, an in vitro antimicrobial test was performed utilising the well-diffusion method. The findings revealed that all the soap formulas matched the SNI 3533-2016 standards for water content, free fatty acid content, and free alkali content, and that they also had similar pH, foam stability, and hardness. The solid goat’s milk soap showed antibacterial activities against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis, but the effect of the green tea extract on the soap did not increase these.
Formulation of Pectin-Based Double Layer-Coated Tablets Containing Dexamethasone and Probiotics for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition in the colon that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Dexamethasone is a steroid anti-inflammatory drug that can be used in IBD therapy. This study aims to obtain an optimum formulation of a dexamethasone drug delivery system for IBD treatment and to investigate its release profile based on an in vitro dissolution test. Dexamethasone was formulated as a double-coated tablet in combination with a probiotic L. acidophilus and B. longum mixture (1:1). The core tablets were produced using the wet granulation method, after which they were coated with pectin 4% b/v on the inner coat and a mixture of Eudragit L100 and S100 (1:4) on the outer coat. Three different core tablet formulas were prepared by varying the concentration of probiotics at 0%, 16% and 40% (F1, F2, and F3, respectively). The cumulative drug release of F1, F2 and F3 in HCl 0.1 N pH 1.2 for 2 hours were 42.92 ± 1.55%, 39.41 ± 4.10%, and 39.39 ± 1.63%, respectively, while in the phosphate buffer pH 6.8 they were 102.83 ± 1.56%, 105.08 ± 1.70%, and 98.81 ± 3.37% respectively, after 12 hours. From the results, we conclude that all formulas could be promising candidates for developing colon-targeted drug delivery.
Antiproliferative Activity of Philippine Marine Sediment-Derived Actinomycetes
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The Philippine archipelago is rich in marine biodiversity and resources that are widely unexplored. Its marine sediments harbor marine microbes that possess secondary metabolites with potent bioactivities. This study aims to determine the antiproliferative activity of the crude extracts of selected Actinomycete isolates (DSD011, DSD017, and DSD042) from Islas de Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo. The antiproliferative screening was done using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism. Crude extracts of isolates that are active in inhibiting the growth of S. cerevisiae were determined using the broth microdilution method. Afterward, the active extract was tested using antiproliferative and budding yeast assays. With the antiproliferative model, only DSD011 was found to inhibit the growth of S. cerevisiae. The percentage of live and dead cells in DSD011 was comparable to those treated with Triton X (positive control). Further, the budding yeast analysis showed that DSD011 induced G1 cell cycle arrest of nearly 50% of S. cerevisiae cells. Thus, DSD011, a marine sediment-derived Actinomycete, serves as a potential source of naturally occurring bioactive compounds with antiproliferative properties.
The Potential Application of Clitoria ternatea for Cancer Treatment
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The Clitoria ternatea flower, known as bunga telang in Indonesia, is commonly mixed with food and beverages to provide a natural blue colour. Aside from its popular culinary use, it is a traditional medicine in Indonesia for diseases in the eyes, urinary tract and skin, as well as functioning as an anti-toxin. Furthermore, recent advances in science and technology have revealed that the C. ternatea flower contains a high level of polyphenol compounds that possess anticancer activity, including saponins, tannins, steroids, triterpenoids, kaempferol, and quercetin. This review aims to identify and analyse recent articles regarding the phytochemical activities of C. ternatea flower extract as an anticancer agent. The literature on main databases from 2011 to 2021 was searched systematically using the keywords “Anticancer activity of Clitorea ternatea” and “Phytochemical activities of Clitorea ternatea flower extract against cancer cells”. The various extracts of C. ternatea flower display a moderate cytotoxic, IC50 = 21 µg/mL - 200 µg/mL, for many cancer cell lines, such as MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, CaoV-3, HEp-G2 in aquadest extract and the DLA cell line in petroleum ether extract. The bioactive compounds responsible for the anticancer effect include ternatins, delphinidin, kaempferol, quercetin, sitosterol, and tocopherols. In addition, there have been no reports of any toxic effect on normal cells (Hs27) and oral consumption in mice. According to many studies, the extract is active on multi-molecular targets, with the most conclusive effect on polymerase enzymes, whose inhibition can be an important therapeutic strategy to treat hyperproliferation in cell cancer. Therefore, the findings suggest a potential application of C. ternatea for cancer treatment.
Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity of Lannea egregia Engl. & K. Krause Stem Bark Extracts
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This study investigates the phytochemical contents, antioxidants and cytotoxic activities of Lannea egregia Engl. & K. Krause stem bark extracts. Secondary metabolites were extracted using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol by successive maceration. The concentrated extracts were subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening using standard procedures. The crude flavonoid was obtained from the plant material using Harborne’s method and then profiled using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The antioxidant activities of the plant extract were assessed using reducing power assay and DPPH scavenging activity, while the cytotoxic activity was determined using the brine shrimp lethality assay. The crude extract of n-hexane or LEHe (0.86%), ethyl acetate or LEEa (1.42%), ethanol or LEEt (3.32%), and flavonoid or LEF (9.7+-0.01%) were obtained from the plant material, with flavonoids, anthraquinone, terpenoids, and tannins detected. The ethyl acetate extract and the crude flavonoid have the highest and comparable DPPH radical scavenging activity at IC50 of 22.98 ± 0.07 μg/mL and 22.48 ± 1.02 μg/mL respectively, the greatest reducing property being exhibited by the ethanol extract. The most cytotoxic activity was observed in the n-hexane extract at LC50 of 8.70 ± 0.58 μg/mL. HPLC detected catechin, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, rutin, apigenin, kaempferol and quercetin. In conclusion, Lannea egregia stem bark extracts possess antioxidant and cytotoxic activities and could be explored for new drugs in the management of cancer.
Interaction between Fluoxetine and Risperidone and Its Association with Clinical Outcomes in Schizophrenic Patients
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The concurrent use of fluoxetine and risperidone to treat schizophrenia may result in drug interactions. This study aims to analyse the clinical outcomes of fluoxetine-risperidone therapy and the possibility of their interaction in schizophrenic patients. The clinical outcomes are patient status at the time of hospital discharge, the length of hospitalisation and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale- Excitement Component (PANSS-EC). This study was conducted prospectively in psychiatric ward of HB Saanin Mental Hospital from May to October 2021 and study subjects were selected using consecutive sampling technique with inclusion criteria. Forty-three patients were eligible for this study. Research data were collected from direct observation and notes from medical records. To provide an overview of the frequency distribution and percentage of the variables evaluated, the data were analysed through descriptive statistics and a chi-square test using SPSS v.22. Symptoms due to risperidone-fluoxetine interaction were found in four patients (10%). The symptoms experienced are categorised as extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS). The results of the clinical outcomes showed that 38 patients (88%) having recovered and five patients (12%) were in remission. The PANSS-EC in male patient (6.24±1.12) was higher than female (5.88±1.12). The length of hospitalization was higher in patient with age 36-45 years (23.72). This study showed no significant relationship between fluoxetine-risperidone interaction on the outcome of therapy (p>0.05). It can be concluded that EPS was found in 10% of schizophrenic patients. However, there was no significant association between EPS due to fluoxetine-risperidone interaction with clinical outcomes.
Utilization of Spent Arabica Coffee Grounds as Raw Material for Activated Charcoal in Liquid Bath Soap Formulation
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Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) is one of the most popular coffees among Acehnese, an ethnic group from Aceh, Indonesia. The amount of coffee consumed is directly proportional to the amount of coffee waste produced. Spent coffee grounds are the residue obtained during the brewing process. Spent coffee grounds can be utilized by converting them into active charcoal adsorbents. This study aimed to produce activated charcoal from spent arabica coffee grounds (SACG), to utilize it as an active ingredient in the liquid bath soap formulations, and to determine the best formula. The characterization of activated charcoal was conducted and compared to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). The liquid bath soap contains activated charcoal from SACG was divided into five formulas with various concentrations of cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) and sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) surfactants. Furthermore, the evaluation of liquid bath soap formula was performed. The characterization results showed that activated charcoal produced from SACG met the SNI requirements with a yield of 86.3%, volatile substance content of 10.67%, water content of 5.67%, ash content of 1.7%, pure carbon content of 81.96%, and iodium absorption of 1522.8 mg/g. The evaluation results revealed that liquid bath soap formula with activated charcoal from SACG containing a combination of 5% CAPB and 5% SLS (F5) was the best formula that met the requirements. SACG can be used as an excellent raw material for activated charcoal in liquid bath soap formulations.

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