Influenza A Virus is a virus that lacks proofreading function which makes the virus have a high mutation rate. It has several types of strains and there are three subtypes that become a major concern due to their prevalence and pathogenicity. Those subtypes are H1N1, H5N1, and H3N2. There are several antivirals commonly used to treat IAV like oseltamivir, peramivir, and also zanamivir. Thos…
Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a significant global health concern, prompting ongoing efforts to explore novel antiviral agents. This study investigates the potential of Laportea decumana (Daun Gatal) extract as an antiviral against IAV using A549 cell lines. The objective was to evaluate the extract's impact on cell viability, cytotoxicity, and viral replication dynamics. A series of cytot…
The demand for continuous discovery of novel antimicrobial compounds is still very high, especially considering the pandemic the world has recently faced. Many types of antimicrobials can be found in natural ingredients and the vast biodiversity of Indonesia certainly holds many natural compounds that have the potential to be a new novel antimicrobial compound. Gynura divaricata, or also kn…
The search for potential antiviral compounds in scientific research has emerged as a key target in battling against a global health threat from diverse infectious diseases. Daun gatal, also known as Laportea decumana, is a traditional native plant known for its pain relieving properties. Despite its unassuming nature, Daun gatal offers an abundant quantity of phytochemicals that indicate the…
Dengue virus (DENV) poses a global health threat due to the high prevalence, with varying degrees of severity which can escalate to mortality. The disease burden is increased by the genetic diversity, resulting in serotypes and genotypes with different replication rate and clinical severity. This molecular diversity, especially prevalent in endemic regions like Indonesia, underlies the importan…
Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies in females worldwide, in which one of its major causative agents is human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16). The current HPV screening measures are responsible for reducing CC incidence; however, some limitations still persist which brings about the necessity to investigate novel biomarkers. The HPV16 genome contains several genes with…
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) have garnered attention in virology due to their potential in mitigating lyssavirus attachment to brain cells. Recent studies highlight heparin's ability to impede viral attachment to heparan sulfate, suggesting its role in preventing viral entry. Pseudoviruses have been utilized as safer alternatives in lyssavirus research, generated through co-transfection of plasmid…
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) remains a significant global health threat, contributing to chronic infections and hepatic complications, including hepatic steatosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study investigates the intricate relationship between HCV and fatty acid metabolism, focusing on lipid droplet accumulation and the impact of HCV on fatty acid synthesis genes. Utilizing an HCV-infe…
This research aims to analyze the impact of EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) infection on cell cycle phases (G1, S, G2/M) during latent and lytic phases, exploring alterations in cell cycle regulatory proteins. The investigation extends to compare fixation methods' ethanol and paraformaldehyde. The focus lies in comprehending EBV's effect on host cell cycle progression, emphasizing viral reactivatio…
The overarching goal of this project is to comprehend the intricate dynamics of RNA viruses, specifically influenza A viruses, enteroviruses, and coronaviruses, which pose significant health threats. The focus lies in exploring hostvirus interactions, particularly the roles of host components in various stages of viral RNA replication, aiming to identify potential targets for antiviral interv…
Laportea decumana often known as itchy leaf, is a Papuan wild plant. Its antiviral activity was investigated for future recommendations of possibly new medication development, and the NDV virus was employed as a safe model for infection. To investigate the toxicity of itching leaves, a cytotoxicity experiment employing MTS was performed. Plaque assays were performed to evaluate the antiviral ac…
Prostate cancer is commonly found among men above 65 years old, making it one of the most commonly found malignancies found worldwide. Prostate cancer lacks early signs or symptoms, making it hard to diagnose in the early stages. The late-stage diagnosis tendencies accompanied by the inherent resistance mutation capability of cancer make it a hard disease to cure. Recently advancements in the m…