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Journal : Althea Medical Journal

Turmeric and Mangosteen Extract Modulate Autophagy Gene Expression in High-Fat Diet-Induced Rats Gunadi, Julia Windi; Jasaputra, Diana Krisanti; Pangestuti, Balqist Sriprobo; Wahyudianigsih, Roro; Lesmana, Ronny
Althea Medical Journal Vol 11, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v11n1.3148

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Background: High-fat diet (HFD) increases the risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease, resulting in lipotoxicity. Turmeric and mangosteen are two ingredients mostly used in Indonesian food, and are known for their antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of turmeric and mangosteen on autophagy gene expression in HFD-induced kidneys in rats model.Methods: The study was an experimental study, including 25 male Wistar rats aged 8 weeks, divided into 5 groups with a completely randomized design; group with a standard diet as negative control group, the group with a high-fat diet as a positive control group, and the HFD groups with turmeric or mangosteen or fenofibrate. The study was conducted in Maranatha Biomedical Research Laboratory from January to November 2022. Autophagy gene expression (LC3, p62) was measured along with the histopathological scoring to observe necrosis, inflammation, and fat degeneration state. Data was analyzed using One Way ANOVA or Kruskal Wallis and post hoc Least Significant Difference or Mann Whitney.Results: There were significant differences in inflammation in groups treated with mangosteen (p=0.007); in fat degeneration in groups treated with mangosteen and fenofibrate (p=0.007). Furthermore, the LC3 gene expression was increased in all HFD groups as well as the p62 gene expression in group treated with turmeric (p=0.020) and fenofibrate (p=0.005).Conclusions: Mangosteen decreases inflammation and fat degeneration scoring, while turmeric  increases autophagy in the kidney of HFD induced Wistar rats.
Effects of Moderate-Intensity Treadmill Training on Cardiac Mitochondrial Mitophagy and Dynamics in Young and Aged Wistar Rats Gunadi, Julia Windi; Ramadhan, Difa Hidayat; Safira, Bernike Tirsa; Ramadhan, Andra Alifya; Wahyudianingsih, Roro; Limyati, Yenni; Goenawan, Hanna; Lesmana, Ronny
Althea Medical Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v13n1.4553

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Background: Cardiac aging is closely associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired quality control mechanism. Exercise has been shown to modulate mitochondrial homeostasis, however, its effects on cardiac mitophagy and mitochondrial dynamics during aging remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of moderate-intensity treadmill training on mitochondrial maintenance-related gene expression in the hearts of young and aged Wistar rats.Methods: Young and aged rats were divided into four groups: young control, young exercise, aged control, and aged exercise (n=6 per group). Exercise groups performed treadmill running at 20 m/min for 30 minutes/day, 5 days/week for 8 weeks. Cardiac gene expression levels of Pink1, Parkin, Mfn1, Mfn2, Opa1, Drp1, and Fis1 were analyzed using semi-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA or Kruskal–Wallis test followed by appropriate post hoc analyses.Results: Exercise significantly increased Mfn2 expression in aged exercise rats compared with aged controls (p=0.029), suggesting partial restoration of age-related decline. Expression of Mfn1 and Drp1 varied among groups but showed no significant pairwise differences. Expression levels of Opa1, Fis1, Pink1, and Parkin remained unchanged. These results indicate that moderate exercise selectively enhances mitochondrial fusion capacity while maintaining balanced fission and basal mitophagy activity.Conclusion: Moderate-intensity treadmill training promotes mitochondrial  fusion-related adaptation in aging cardiac tissue. Regular moderate exercise may represent a potential non-pharmacological strategy to support mitochondrial function and mitigate cardiovascular aging.