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Breadfruit leaf extract: A potential hypolipidemic and antioxidant agent in diabetes Tanjaya, Angela; Yunus, Muhammad; Nasution, Ali Napiah; Halim, Binarwan; Hutagalung, Mangatas HP; Sitanggang, Holan Dianju Melva Meinaria
Buletin Kedokteran & Kesehatan Prima Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): March
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran, Kedokteran Gigi, dan Ilmu Kesehatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/bkkp.v3i1.5462

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Elevated total cholesterol levels are medically termed as hypercholesterolemia. Breadfruit leaves are recognized for their health benefits owing to the presence of secondary metabolites. This study aimed to investigate the effect of breadfruit leaf extract (Artocarpus altilis) on total cholesterol levels in white rats (Rattus norvegicus) and assess its antioxidant potential. Two control groups were established: negative control (1% Na-CMC) and positive control (simvastatin). The three treatment groups were administered different doses of the breadfruit leaf extract (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg body weight). Each group consisted of five rats. The results indicated that 400 mg/kg body weight of breadfruit leaf extract significantly reduced total cholesterol levels in rats by 29.27% (p<0.05). The antioxidant activity of breadfruit leaf extract was evaluated using the DPPH method at concentrations of 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 μg/ml. The maximum wavelength used was 516 nm, and the absorbance was measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The linear regression equation obtained for breadfruit leaf extract was Y = 0.1171x + 35.76, with an IC50 value of 121.605 μg/ml, indicating moderate antioxidant activity. In contrast, the linear regression equation for vitamin C was Y = 0.6378x + 26.083, with an IC50 value of 37.499 μg/ml, indicating a very strong antioxidant activity.
The Effect of Andaliman Fruit Extract (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC) on α-Synuclein Levels in Rotenon-Induced Wistar Rats Citra Puan Maulidza; Binarwan Halim; Linda Chiuman; Atika Rimalda Nasution; Yohani Theresia
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 2 (2025): February
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i2.10362

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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of dopamine and formation of α-synuclein aggregates in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). This study aims to evaluate α-synuclein levels in the plasma of rotenone-induced Wistar rats as a model of Parkinson's disease and the therapeutic effect of Andaliman fruit extract. The design of this study was experimental with 25 male Wistar rats divided into five groups, negative control group (K-, only given distilled water), positive control (K+, induced rotenone 3 mg/kgBB/day for two weeks), and three treatment groups (P1, P2, P3) induced rotenone and given Andaliman extract orally at a dose of 150 mg/kgBB, 300 mg/kgBB, and 450 mg/kgBB respectively for 14 days. Measurement of levels was performed using ELISA on day 14 after induction and day 28 after therapy. The results of one-way ANOVA analysis showed that Andaliman extract significantly reduced α-synuclein levels at all doses compared to the positive control (p=0.000). The decrease in α-synuclein levels indicates the potential of Andaliman fruit extract in reducing Parkinson's disease-related pathology in mouse models.
Differences in nutritional status of exclusively breastfed and non-exclusively breastfed infants aged 0-6 months in Kutambaru Village, Munte Subdistrict Tarigan, Denada Br; Sibagariang, Eva Ellya; Ginting, Rapael; Halim, Binarwan; Kuswani, Lili; Silaen, Mangatas; Hutapea, Johnson; Iskandar, Dalmy; Nasution, Syamsul Arifin
Buletin Kedokteran & Kesehatan Prima Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): September
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran, Kedokteran Gigi, dan Ilmu Kesehatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/bkkp.v4i2.7564

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Nutritional status in children under five remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, characterized by high rates of stunting (21.6%) and wasting (7.9% in North Sumatra). Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months is vital for optimal growth, but compliance is low. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of nutritional status, focusing on the differences between infants aged 0-6 months receiving exclusive breastfeeding and those receiving breastfeeding plus early complementary feeding (MPASI). This research employed a comparative analytical design with a total sampling of 40 mothers and their infants (0-6 months) in Kutambaru Village, Munte Subdistrict. The independent variables were breastfeeding status (exclusive vs. non-exclusive) and complementary feeding status. The dependent variable was infant nutritional status (weight-for-length). Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between exclusive breastfeeding and infant nutritional status (p = 0.019). Infants who received EBF were significantly more likely to have an optimal nutritional status. Complementary feeding also showed a significant association (p = 0.033). In conclusion, exclusive breastfeeding is the dominant factor significantly associated with optimal nutritional status in infants 0-6 months. Strengthening interventions to promote EBF is critical to prevent malnutrition.