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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Bullet Tuna (Auxis rochei) from Bali and Its Adjacent Waters
Get PDFBullet tuna (Auxis rochei) dominates the neritic tuna catch, especially from the purse seine fleet within the western and southern Indonesian waters. However, high catches can lead to stock depletion and lower genetic diversity due to possible inbreeding. Therefore, population genetic information is important in monitoring the sustainability of fish stocks and proposing an appropriate species-specific conservation strategy. This study aimed to analyze the genetic diversity, population structure, and kinship relationship of bullet tuna in Bali and its adjacent waters. Sampling was carried out in September 2020 at landing sites/ports representing the north, east, south, and west region, whereas at least 30 samples were acquired at each location. The result showed that the DNA concentration obtained could produce DNA bands with allele length ranged from 94-260 bp. Observed heterozygosity (Ho) was around 0.440-0.627. While the expected heterozygosity (He) was between 0.932-0.945. The genetic variation among population, within-population, and individuals was 0.36%, 41.04%, and 58.60%, respectively. The results of the analysis of genetic diversity between individuals in the population showed very high genetic diversity. The population structure of the bullet tuna landed in West Bali, East Bali, South Bali and North Bali is the same population stock. The kinship relationship indicates that the four populations are closely related genetically
Epstein-Barr Virus and Malaria Interactions: Immunology Perspective
Get PDFEpstein-Barr Virus can cause various diseases, from acute inflammatory diseases such as fatal or chronic EBV infection, infectious mononucleosis as well as lymphoid and epithelial cancer, various autoimmune diseases, and also could interact with malaria. As EBV infects 95% of the world population, and more than 30% are infected with the protozoan parasite, with more than 500,000 deaths due to malaria cases. It is important to understand how EBV dysregulates the immune system, especially when the virus is interacting with other pathogens such as malaria parasites, causing more severe conditions in certain people like Burkitt Lymphoma. This review will be informative about the mechanism of how EBV interacts with malaria parasites and how it affects the immune system. Knowledge of various cytokines triggering the immune system which may provide links to control/minimize malaria disease severity
In Vitro and In Vivo Malondialdehyde Inhibition Activities of Stichopus hermanii and Spirulina platensis
Get PDFPrevious research showed that Stichopus hermannii and Spirulina platensis had an antioxidant activity. It is indicated by the reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) level in the liver of the diabetic rats. However, the STZ administration did not significantly increase MDA concentration of diabetic rats\u27 blood serum for 14 days. This research aimed to determine in vitro and in vivo MDA inhibition of S. hermanii and S. platensis. The in vitro antioxidant activity test was conducted using the MDA-TBA method, and a positive control used α-tocopherol. For in vivo experiment, diabetic rats (DM) were induced by streptozotocin for 21 days. Twenty-five rats which were divided into five groups: normal rat group (NA), diabetic rat group (DA), diabetic rat group + glibenclamide (DG), diabetic rats + Stichopus hermanii (SH), and diabetic rats + Spirulina platensis (SP). The in vitro results showed that the antioxidant activity of 25 ppm Spirulina platensis had the same MDA inhibitory activity as 200 ppm α-tocopherol, but 200 ppm Stichopus hermanii had lower inhibition than 200 ppm α-tocopherol. The in vivo result showed that Stichopus hermanii treatment was more effective in suppressing blood serum MDA concentration, but Spirulina platensis was more effective in suppressing liver MDA concentration
Ethanol Productivity of Ethanol-Tolerant Mutant Strain Pichia kudriavzevii R-T3 in Monoculture and Co-culture Fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Get PDFWe previously developed ethanol-tolerant P. kudriavzevii R-T3 (P.ku R-T3) mutant from its parental strain P.ku R-WT by evolutionary adaptation method. Hence, we further analyze the ethanol productivity of the particular isolates in a monoculture and co-culture with industrial yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae BY4741 at various inoculum ratio. Based on the spot assay, R3 mutant yeast showed better cell viability under 10% ethanol stress than the wild type, potentially due to the high expression level of PKINO1 gene involved in the synthesis of inositol. In the monoculture fermentation, S. cerevisiae could use glucose, while P.ku could use mixed glucose and xylose as carbon sources for ethanol fermentation. P.ku R-T3 performed the most potential ethanol kinetics parameters, including the highest ethanol production (10.10 g/L), ethanol productivity (0.21 g/L/h), and fermentation efficiency (84.36%). Upscaling the inoculum of P.ku R-T3 by ten times resulted in 10% higher ethanol production. However, the highest substrate utilization rate did not indicate an increase in ethanol production. Indeed, P.ku R-T3 showed a low mixed substrate use but produced higher ethanol production than S. cerevisiae, as much as 21-31%, depending on the initial inoculum. Interestingly, the co-culture of P.ku R-T3 and BY4741 did not substantially produce higher ethanol production than the monoculture technique. About 30% reduction of ethanol production was found by co-culturing BY4741 with P.ku R-T3 than P.ku R-T3 alone. Taken together, the monoculture fermentation of P.ku R-T3 remains the promising fermentation technique than that of the co-culture with industrial yeast S. cerevisiae
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Canarium tramdenum Dai and Yakovl. in Northern Vietnam
Get PDFCanarium tramdenum occurs naturally in subtropical and tropical regions of Indochina and China. The wood is used for making high quality furniture and the fruit and leaves are used in traditional medicine. However, a lack of information on genetic diversity and population structure has handicapped the genetic conservation and domestication of this high-value species. This study evaluated genetic variation within and among four C. tramdenum populations. Sixty individuals were collected from four natural populations in Vietnam in the provinces of Ninhbinh, Bacgiang, Nghean, and Backan. Genetic diversity and genetic structure were determined using 20 ISSR markers. A total of 192 DNA fragments with sizes ranging from 110 bp to 3,000 bp were detected, of which 154 segments (80.2%) were polymorphic and 38 segments (19.8%) were monomorphic. The ISSR data indicated a moderate degree of genetic diversity for the species (h = 0.252). The four populations were separated into three genetic clusters with low levels of genetic distance between them. AMOVA result showed that most (78%) of the genetic variation was within the populations. The moderate to high genetic diversity of C. tramdenum and the low genetic differentiation among populations suggested that all existing natural populations in the particular regions needed to be preserved to protect the genetic diversity of this species
Adaptive Mangrove Ecosystem Rehabilitation Plan based on Coastal Typology and Ecological Dynamics Approach
Get PDFMangrove rehabilitation has implications for important ecological, social and economic values for coastal communities. The mangroves ecosystem Karawang Regency is still under pressure due to the management and utilization that does not pay attention to the sustainability aspect. The rehabilitation plan to mangrove management must be adapted to the nature and characteristics of the habitat. This study aims to formulate technical considerations for the direction of a rehabilitation plan based on an ecological approach and the dynamics of the mangrove ecosystem. The methods used in this study were geospatial approach that integrated with field quanitative and qualitative data. The results show that the total of mangrove potential area in Karawang Regency was 19,139.53 ha, consisting of 421.95 ha (2.2%) of vegetated area and 18,717.58 ha (97.8%) of unvegetated area. We integrate mangrove typology, mangrove stand density, physical parameters, and land use as the basis for determining the direction of rehabilitation planning. In the estuarine deltaic mangrove typology, we aim at protecting with natural regeneration. In infringe areas, we recommend constructing natural coastal structures before planting. On the backward for intensive planting. Furthermore, mangroves with low density, medium density, and high density are recommended for planting, species enrichment, and protecting respectively, and on the pond with implementing the mixed mangrove-aquaculture system to bridge between rehabilitation effort and economic needs of coastal communities
Ecological Studies of Epiphytic Diatom on Eucheuma denticulatum (Rhodophyta) thallus Cultivated in Horizontal Floating Cage
Get PDFEpiphytic diatoms are phytoplankton groups commonly attached to substrates such as macroalgae. This study analyzes the community structure and diversity of epiphyte diatoms attached to Eucheuma denticulatum cultivated using the horizontal floating cage method. Six thalli of E. denticulatum propagules were taken randomly from each station. The samples were analyzed and identified in the laboratory. The research results clarified that epiphytic diatom composition consisted of 3 classes, two orders, 38 genera, and 79 species. The three classes that have been found include class Coscinodiscophyceae (10 genera) with percentages ranging between 8-34%, class Fragillaryophyceae (12 genera) with percentages ranging between 34-46%, and class Bacillariophyceae (16 genera) with percentages ranging between 26-46%. The uniformity index was 0.8287-0.9286, which is considered relatively high. The dominance species index was 0.0644-0.2055, categorized as low. Fluctuations in water\u27s physical and chemical factors have no significant effect on the growth of diatom epiphytes in the thallus of E. denticulatum
Physiological Characteristics to Indicate Water Use Efficiency and Drought Tolerance of 30 Indonesian Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Accessions
Get PDFWater use efficiency (WUE) is an essential subject in drought-restricted agricultures. Physiological parameters can be used to understand plant efficiencies in water usage. This research aimed to understand the physiological characteristics of 30 Indonesian sorghum accessions (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), which indicate WUE and drought tolerance. Field research was conducted at Cibinong Science Center, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) using Randomized Block Design with 30 sorghum accessions in 3 replicates. Experimental parameters included photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD), stomatal conductance (GSW), photosynthetic (A) and transpiration (E) rates, and Leaf Area Index (LAI). The WUE was measured using four different approaches: instantaneous WUE (A:E), intrinsic WUE (A:GSW), and the relation between the biomass dry weight (BDW)/A and BDW/E. Based on WUE measurements, we concluded that sorghum accessions could be clustered into five groups, from the most efficient to inefficient water use. We also found that in some cases, WUE based on single leaf measurement had a positive correlation with WUE based on biomass, indicating its sufficiency in determining WUE status. The inconsistencies may be due to different sorghum physiological characteristics regarding gas exchange due to external stimuli (PPFD)
Enhancing the Anticancer Activity of Squamocin for Breast Cancer Treatment Using Nanodiamond Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Study
Get PDFSquamocin is one of the annonaceous acetogenins produced by the Annonaceae family and displays potent anti-cancer activity against cancer cell lines. This study aimed to investigate the growth inhibition activity of squamocin coupled with nanodiamond on rats (Rattus norvegicus)-induced breast cancer. Twenty-five female R. norvegicus were divided into five groups (n = 5), including normal control (without any treatment), negative control, group treated with nanodiamond only (ND), group treated with squamocin only (SQ), and the group treated with squamocin coupled with nanodiamond (NDSQ). All of the animal models were induced for breast cancer, except for the normal control group. Breast cancer induction was performed using two doses of N-nitroso-N-methylurea (NMU) injection (50 and 30 mg/kg body weight) intraperitoneally and waited for 22 weeks until the tumor was detected to formed. Nanodiamond coupled with squamocin were administered by intraperitoneal injection (1.5 mg/kg body weight) for 5 weeks, one injection per 3 days. This study showed that the treatment with squamocin coupled with nanodiamond (NDSQ) significantly reduced the proliferation (Ki-67) and induced apoptosis (Caspase-3) of breast cancer cells, corresponding to the reduction of the thickness of the mammary ductal epithelium (p<0.001) and the lower level of CA-153 in serum. In addition, the treatment significantly reduced the malondioldehyde (MDA) and PI3KCA and increased the p53 level significantly. Altogether, in this study, we are the first to report the anti-cancer activity of squamocin in rat-induced breast cancer and the potency of nanodiamond as a carrier of squamocin to increase its anti-cancer activity
Intra- and Interspecies Wing Venation Variations of Apis cerana and Apis nigrocincta Species in Indonesia
Get PDFApis cerana has a wide distribution in Asia, including Sundaland, and is currently found in Wallacea, while the sister species, A. nigrocincta, is native in Sulawesi. The wide geographic distribution and the island isolation led to form morphological differences in the bees. The morph and wing venations are known to have a high genetic inheritance. Therefore, this research aimed to (1) analyze the landmark variation of wing venations of A. cerana from Sundaland and Wallacea, and A. nigrocincta from Sulawesi, (2) determine the relationship between these two bee species. The research was conducted by digitizing 550 wing venations based on nineteen landmarks. Our study on intraspecies showed that A. cerana Sumatra revealed a high variation in bending energy. Overall, the deformation grid of A. cerana from Sundaland has higher displacement than those from Wallacea, meaning higher variations of the Sundaland A. cerana. We found geometric morphometric markers of landmarks 16 and 17 in intraspecies and interspecies bees. Thus, these landmarks known as a cubital index can be used for species identification. The differentiation of interspecies has been shown in the PCA. Apis nigrocincta was separated from the single group of the centroid A. cerana and was supported by the Neighbor-Joining tree