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Beyond the Species Barrier: A Systematic Review and Risk of Bias Assessment on the Efficacy, Safety, and Translational Potential of Xenogenic Platelet-Rich Plasma for Wound Healing Kharisma Naufal Yudantono; Udadi Sadhana; Yuriz Bakhtiar
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 10 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i10.1400

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Background: Chronic wounds represent a significant clinical burden. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective but patient-limited therapy. Xenogenic PRP (xPRP), derived from animal sources, offers a potential off-the-shelf, scalable alternative. This review synthesizes the current preclinical and early clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of xPRP for wound healing. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar up to July 2025, with no publication date restrictions, following PRISMA guidelines. Studies evaluating xPRP on wound healing outcomes in in vivo, in vitro, or ex vivo models were included. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment using the SYRCLE tool for animal studies and a modified QUIN tool for in vitro studies. Data were synthesized narratively due to heterogeneity. Results: Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising ten animal and three in vitro investigations (two studies reported both components). Evidence from porcine, bovine, and deer xPRP sources consistently demonstrated significant improvements in wound closure rates, re-epithelialization, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition compared to saline controls. Porcine xPRP, for instance, accelerated wound closure by up to 45% over controls in diabetic rodent models. However, when compared to autologous PRP, xPRP generally showed slightly inferior, though still positive, outcomes. Immunogenic responses were minimal and localized, with no systemic adverse events reported. Risk of bias assessment revealed that while most studies had clear objectives, many were at high risk of bias due to a lack of randomization, allocation concealment, and blinded outcome assessment. Conclusion: Xenogenic PRP demonstrates considerable promise as a bioactive therapeutic for wound healing, promoting key regenerative processes with a reassuring preliminary safety profile. However, the current evidence base is limited by methodological inconsistencies and a high risk of bias. Future research must prioritize standardized preparation protocols and methodologically rigorous, large-animal and human clinical trials to validate its translational potential.
The Efficacy of Phyllanthus niruri Linn in Modulating Inflammatory and Cancer Stem Cell Markers in Colorectal Cancer: A Stratified Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Nurul Ahmad Isnaini; Albertus Ari Adrianto; Udadi Sadhana
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 10 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i10.1415

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Background: The progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) is driven by a complex interplay between chronic inflammation and a resilient population of cancer stem cells (CSCs). Phyllanthus niruri Linn (PNL), a medicinal plant with established immunomodulatory effects, presents a promising adjuvant therapeutic strategy. This study aimed to move beyond qualitative summaries to quantitatively assess PNL's efficacy by synthesizing evidence on its modulation of key inflammatory and CSC biomarkers. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Scopus (2015–2025) was conducted. Studies quantifying the effects of PNL on Interleukin-8 (IL-8), Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), or CD133 in CRC models were included. Recognizing the profound biological differences between experimental systems, a stratified meta-analysis was performed. Data were pooled using a random-effects model, stratified by study type (in vitro vs. in vivo) and intervention (monotherapy vs. combination therapy). The Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) was the primary effect measure. Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. In a stratified analysis of in vivo models, PNL monotherapy significantly reduced COX-2 (SMD -2.11; 95% CI [-3.10, -1.12]) and IL-8 (SMD -1.95; 95% CI [-3.01, -0.89]). The effect on the CSC marker CD133 was most pronounced in vitro (SMD -2.98; 95% CI [-4.87, -1.09]), while still significant in in vivo models (SMD -2.15; 95% CI [-3.45, -0.85]). The analysis revealed that the biological context (in vitro vs. in vivo) is a significant determinant of the observed effect size. Conclusion: This stratified meta-analysis provides robust, context-specific evidence of PNL's ability to suppress key inflammatory and CSC markers in CRC. The findings reveal that PNL's potent anti-CSC activity observed in vitro is translated into a significant, though attenuated, effect in vivo, highlighting the critical influence of the tumor microenvironment and pharmacokinetics. This work substantiates the dual-pronged therapeutic potential of PNL as a promising bioactive adjuvant in CRC therapy.
The Efficacy of Phyllanthus niruri Linn in Modulating Inflammatory and Cancer Stem Cell Markers in Colorectal Cancer: A Stratified Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Nurul Ahmad Isnaini; Albertus Ari Adrianto; Udadi Sadhana
Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol. 9 No. 10 (2025): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37275/bsm.v9i10.1415

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Background: The progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) is driven by a complex interplay between chronic inflammation and a resilient population of cancer stem cells (CSCs). Phyllanthus niruri Linn (PNL), a medicinal plant with established immunomodulatory effects, presents a promising adjuvant therapeutic strategy. This study aimed to move beyond qualitative summaries to quantitatively assess PNL's efficacy by synthesizing evidence on its modulation of key inflammatory and CSC biomarkers. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Scopus (2015–2025) was conducted. Studies quantifying the effects of PNL on Interleukin-8 (IL-8), Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), or CD133 in CRC models were included. Recognizing the profound biological differences between experimental systems, a stratified meta-analysis was performed. Data were pooled using a random-effects model, stratified by study type (in vitro vs. in vivo) and intervention (monotherapy vs. combination therapy). The Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) was the primary effect measure. Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. In a stratified analysis of in vivo models, PNL monotherapy significantly reduced COX-2 (SMD -2.11; 95% CI [-3.10, -1.12]) and IL-8 (SMD -1.95; 95% CI [-3.01, -0.89]). The effect on the CSC marker CD133 was most pronounced in vitro (SMD -2.98; 95% CI [-4.87, -1.09]), while still significant in in vivo models (SMD -2.15; 95% CI [-3.45, -0.85]). The analysis revealed that the biological context (in vitro vs. in vivo) is a significant determinant of the observed effect size. Conclusion: This stratified meta-analysis provides robust, context-specific evidence of PNL's ability to suppress key inflammatory and CSC markers in CRC. The findings reveal that PNL's potent anti-CSC activity observed in vitro is translated into a significant, though attenuated, effect in vivo, highlighting the critical influence of the tumor microenvironment and pharmacokinetics. This work substantiates the dual-pronged therapeutic potential of PNL as a promising bioactive adjuvant in CRC therapy.