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June, 2023

Volume: 13, Issue: 6

In this Issue: Editorial: 1, Research Article: 21, Review Article: 3, Short Communication: 1
On the cover: Interactions between Lactobacillus and intestinal epithelial cells result in the differentiation of immune cells and control of the barrier function of intestinal epithelial cells (Image credit: Ahmad et al., Medical College for Women and Hospital, Dhaka,

4 Jun, 2023   Editorial

Current Trends in Pharmaceutical Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Developments

Ajar Nath Yadav, Divjot Kour, Manish Kumar, Neha Sharma, Murat Dikilitas

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.1306edPages: i-v

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4 Jun, 2023   Review Article

Microbial adaptations at higher altitude for sustainable development: A review

Manali Singh, Kuldeep Jayant, Dipti Singh, Deep Chandra Suyal, Abhirup Mitra, Shivani Bhutani

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.19-1646044973Pages: 001-009

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4 Jun, 2023   Review Article

Level of antibiotic contamination in the major river systems: A review on South Asian countries perspective

Prabhjot Singh Jassal, Dapinder Kaur, Manpreet Kaur, Pallavi, Disha Sharma

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.56748Pages: 010-017

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4 Jun, 2023   Review Article

Lactic acid bacteria fermented foods: Impact on immune system and consequences over type 2 diabetes mellitus

Rahnuma Ahmad, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Ayukafangha Etando, Paras Sharma, Susmita Sinha, Kona Chowdhury, Adekunle Babajide Rowaiye, Salma Akter, Taslin Jahan Mou, Sameer Dhingra, Md. Firoz Ahmed, Nadia Nusrat, Nafisa Azmuda, Halyna Lugova, Nihad Adnan, Mainul Haque

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.142387Pages: 018-056

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Cytotoxicity and fragmentation pattern of Datura metel L. leaves using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy

Mohammad Adam Mustapa, Muhammad Taupik, A. Muthi Andi Suryadi, Mahdalena Sy Pakaya, Julyanty Akuba, Endah Nurrowinta Djuwarno, Warsono El Kiyat

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.87779Pages: 057-067

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Computational simulations of microalgae-derived bioactive compounds as a novel inhibitor against B-Raf V600E-driven melanoma

Fiddy Semba Prasetiya, Wanda Destiarani, Irene Retno Cahya Prihastaningtyas, Mochamad Untung Kurnia Agung, Muhammad Yusuf

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.10012Pages: 068-086

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of flavonoids and diterpenoids from Macaranga involucrata (Roxb.) Baill

Alifia Muharram, Diah Ayu Rachmawati, Shola Mardhiyyah, Tjitjik Srie Tjahjandarie, Ratih Dewi Saputri, Norizan Ahmat, Mulyadi Tanjung

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.101645Pages: 087-092

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Influence of hesperetin on the pharmacokinetics of diltiazem in rats

Ravindra Babu Pingili, Surya Sandeep Mullapudi, Sridhar Vemulapalli, Naveen Babu Kilaru

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.118669Pages: 093-099

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

In vitro antidiabetic and advanced glycation end products inhibitory activity of methanol extracts of various Dendrobium species

Thaniwan Cheun-Arom, Boonchoo Sritularak

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.75102Pages: 100-107

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Ethyl acetate crude fraction of Macaranga subpeltata and silymarin increase Vero cell survival and HepG2 cell death due to oxidative stress

Harto Widodo, Abdul Rohman

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.84845Pages: 108-115

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

The beneficial effect of the ethanolic extract Etlingera elatior fruit on IL-1ß and caspase-3 levels in sepsis model mice

Evi Nurhayatun, Bambang Purwanto, Soetrisno Soetrisno, Dono Indarto, Eti Poncorini, Tatar Sumandjar, Febriola Hotmaida Sagala, Dalilah Salsabila Salma

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.90410Pages: 116-120

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Formulation and development of novel probiotic-loaded gel for the treatment of caffeine-induced anxiety

Pooja Verma, Rohit Dutt, Siraj Anwar

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.100861Pages: 121-127

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Diuretics misuse: A cross-sectional study to explore community pharmacist’s perceptions of diuretics use and misuse

Khawla Dhamen Al-Hamaideh, Isra Mahmoud Dmour

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.104335Pages: 128-136

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Secondary metabolite of Aspergillus oryzae impairs cell envelope integrity Klebsiella pneumoniae producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamase

Lailia Nur Rachma, Loeki Enggar Fitri, Sumarno Reto Prawiro, Tri Yudani Mardining Raras

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.106333Pages: 137-145

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Biological potency of actinomycetes extracts from rhizosphere soil of Dacrycarpus imbricatus from Toba Samosir, North Sumatra

Praptiwi, Ahmad Fathoni, Ade Lia Putri, Dewi Wulansari, Andria Agusta

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.106853Pages: 146-153

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Exopolysaccharide from the mice ovarian bacterium Bacillus velezensis OM03 triggers caspase-3-dependent apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells

Sreejesh Pilakkavil Chirakkara, Asha Abraham

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.110355Pages: 154-164

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Formulation, development, and in vitro evaluation of a nanoliposomal delivery system for mebendazole and gefitinib

Maram Kutkut, Ashok K. Shakya, Hamdi Nsairat, Mohamed El-Tanani

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.110512Pages: 165-178

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Pharmacokinetic interaction of rosuvastatin with artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) leaf extract in rats

Ahmad M. Al Masalmeh, Eyad Mallah, Kenza Mansoor, Luay Abu-Qatouseh, Feras Darwish El-Hajji, Nasir Idkaidek, Iman Basheti, Israa Haj Issa, Ahmad Z. Al Meslamani, Saba Aws

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.116608Pages: 179-192

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Combretum hypopilinum exhibited anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 murine macrophages through inhibition of inflammatory mediators and apoptosis

Kokou Idoh, Kossivi Dosseh, Mrinmoy Gautam, Tchazou Kpatcha, Natarajan Manikandan, Amegnona Agbonon, Muthiah Ramanathan, Messanvi Gbeassor

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.119177Pages: 193-198

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Biological activity, chemical profiling and molecular docking of tissue extracts of the sea snail Trochus erithreus

Khaled M. Zayed, Mosad A. Ghareeb, Mohamed R. Habib, Hanaa M. Abu El-Einin, Rasha E.M. Ali, Rasha M. Gad El-Karim, Rehab Sabour, Ahmed A. Hamed

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.119765Pages: 199-210

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Human platelet lysate-derived exosomes are superior to the lysate at increasing collagen deposition in a rat model of intrinsic aging

Ervina Rosmarwati, Endra Yustin Ellistasari, Arie Kusumawardani, Indah Julianto, Suci Widhiati, Novan Adi Setyawan, Frieda Yanuar

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.125707Pages: 211-216

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Microwave-assisted extraction of polyphenols from Eleutherine bulbosa Mill. Urb. bulbs using choline chloride-sorbitol based natural deep eutectic solvent

Laode Rijai, Selvi Tri Tang, Mukti Priastomo, Siska Siska, Niken Indriyanti, Neneng Siti Silfi Ambarwati, Islamudin Ahmad

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.130962Pages: 217-224

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Pluronic® P123-coated liposomal codelivery of paclitaxel and lapatinib enhances therapeutic potential via tumor cell targeting and overcoming multidrug resistance in triple-negative breast cancer cells

Subrahmanyam Pitchika, Suvendu Kumar Sahoo

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.132946Pages: 225-236

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4 Jun, 2023   Short Communication

In vitro study: Catechins as depigmenting agents inhibit melanogenesis on B16F0 cells

Widyastuti Widyastuti, Deddi Prima Putra, Satya Wydya Yenny, Aisyah Elliyanti

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.107125Pages: 237-245

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Assessment of health-related quality of life and its contributing factors using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire in patients with chronic liver disease

Manjacheri Kuppadakath Sagara, Vineesha Gangadharan, Ranjith Sristhi, Bipin Shaji, Adithi Kellarai, Juno Jerold Joel

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.120282Pages: 246-255

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4 Jun, 2023   Research Article

Design of experiment based formulation optimization of chitosan-coated nano-liposomes of progesterone for effective oral delivery

Prachi Dehariya, Reena Soni, Suresh Kumar Paswan, Prakash Kumar Soni

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2023.142351Pages: 256-270

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