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Vitamin D3 induces stem cell activation via Lgr5-Bmi1 expression and improving mouse colitis histology index Wibowo, Satrio; Pramadhani, Almira; Subandiyah, Krisni; Handono, Kusworini; Poeranto, Sri
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v3i3.430

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Conventional therapy for inflammatory bowel disease using long-term anti-inflammatory drugs does not seem to provide optimal results. Adjuvant therapy using vitamin D3 is believed to have an essential role in repairing the colonic mucosa through the activation of colonic stem cells. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effect of vitamin D3 in mucosal repair through stem cell activation, marked by leucin-rich repeat-containing G protein-coupled receptor 5 (Lgr5) and B lymphoma Mo-MLV insertion region 1 (Bmi1) expression and decrease the mouse colitis histology index (MCHI) score. In this study, 50 Mus musculus strain BALB/c were divided into five groups: negative control group, colitis group, and colitis groups with vitamin D3 administration of 0.2 mcg, 0.4 mcg, and 0.6 mcg per 25 g body weight for seven days. Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) 5% was used to induce colitis. Lgr5-Bmi1 expression was measured using immunodoublestain fluorescent labeling method. Our data suggested that administration of vitamin D3 significantly increased expression of Lgr5-Bmi1 in the colonic mucosa. The colitis group treated with the highest dose of vitamin D3 (0.6 mcg/25 gram) showed the lowest MCHI score (3.60±0.64) while the lowest dose of vitamin D3 had the highest MCHI score (12.60±1.47). In conclusion, stimulating stem cells, vitamin D3 administration stimulates mucosal regeneration, as demonstrated by upregulated expression of Lgr5-Bmi-1.
Impact of walking exercise intensity on cartilage IL-1, TNF-α, IL-4, MMP-13 and pain threshold in osteoarthritis rat models Handono, Kusworini; Prasetyo, Dwi A.; Kurnianingsih, Nia; Wahono, Cesarius S.; Albaar, Thoha M.
Narra J Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v5i2.2109

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Pro-inflammatory cytokines produced by chondrocytes play a crucial role in activating matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), leading to an imbalance between the synthesis and degradation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in osteoarthritis (OA). Although regular walking exercise has been shown to reduce inflammatory cytokine levels in OA animal models, the optimal exercise intensity remains underexplored. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different intensities of regular walking exercise on the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)), anti-inflammatory cytokine (interleukin-4 (IL-4)), as well as MMP-13 expression in cartilage and pain thresholds in an OA animal model. A total of 30 adult male Rattus norvegicus (6–8 weeks old) were divided into five groups: (1) healthy control; (2) monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induce OA model; (3) OA with light-intensity walking (OA1); (4) OA with moderate-intensity walking (OA2); (5) and OA with high-intensity walking (OA3). The exercise intervention began one week after MIA injection and continued for six weeks. Pain threshold, inflammatory cytokine (IL-1, TNF-α, IL-4) levels, and MMP-13 expression were measured using an analgesymeter, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and immunohistochemistry (IHC), respectively. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in IL-1 and TNF-α levels, along with decreased MMP-13 expression and increased IL-4 levels, in all exercise groups (OA1, OA2, OA3) compared to the untreated OA group. Additionally, pain thresholds improved following exercise. However, no significant differences were observed among the three exercise intensities in terms of cytokine levels, MMP-13 expression, or pain threshold. This study highlights that the light-intensity regular walking exercise effectively reduces inflammation, MMP-13 expression, and pain in OA. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of exercise in OA management.
Coenzyme Q10 as adjuvant therapy could reduce oxidative stress and enhance sperm quality in cryptorchidism animal models Nurhadi, Pradana; Daryanto, Besut; Dhani, Fauzan K.; Purnomo, Athaya F.; Kusworini, Kusworini; Alfandy, Tommy N.
Narra J Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v5i2.2474

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The role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) as an antioxidant in the context of cryptorchidism is increasingly recognized due to its potential protective effects against oxidative stress, a key contributor to testicular dysfunction in this condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity of CoQ10 and its impact on sperm parameters as an adjuvant therapy in a cryptorchidism mouse model. A total of 36 male Sprague Dawley mice were divided into six groups: control (negative control), cryptorchidism (positive control), orchidopexy only, and orchidopexy treated with CoQ10 at 5, 10 and 20 mg/kg body weight (BW). After seven days of induction into the cryptorchidism model, the mice underwent orchidopexy, and CoQ10 was administered orally from day 1 to day 7 post-orchidopexy. At the end of the treatment period, all mice were euthanized, and the left testes were collected for immunohistochemical analysis of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), as well as histological examination and sperm parameter assessment. Testicular tissue damage was assessed using the Cosentino grade, while spermatogenesis was evaluated using the Johnsen scoring system. Additionally, sperm parameters were analyzed from the left testis. MDA expression in the cryptorchidism group was significantly lower than in all CoQ10-treated groups (p<0.001). In contrast, SOD expression was significantly higher in the cryptorchidism group compared to the 10 mg/kg BW and 20 mg/kg BW CoQ10 groups (both had p<0.001). Cosentino grade and Johnsen score showed no significant differences between the control group and the group treated with 20 mg/kg BW CoQ10 (p=0.891 and p=0.123, respectively). Furthermore, the 20 mg/kg BW CoQ10 group had significantly greater sperm concentration and motility compared to the cryptorchidism group (p<0.001 for both). These findings demonstrated that CoQ10 had significant antioxidant activity as an adjuvant therapy in a cryptorchidism mouse model. CoQ10 supplementation could reduce oxidative stress markers, enhance antioxidant enzyme expression, and improve sperm parameters, supporting its potential to mitigate testicular damage associated with cryptorchidism.
Co-Authors Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Abdurrachman Abdurrachman Achmad Rifa’i, Achmad Achmad Rudijanto Achmad Rudijanto Agustina T Endharti, Agustina T Agustina Tri E Agustina Tri Endharti Ahmad Bayhaqi Nasir Aslam Airlangga, Dimas Ikhsan Albaar, Thoha M. Alfandy, Tommy N. Asih, Sari Wulan Ati Rastini Atma Gunawan Atma Gunawan Atma Gunawan Aulanni'am, Aulanni'am Balindra, Fredlina Rossa Bambang Rahardjo Benny A Pradana, Benny A Bowo Hery Prasetyo, Bowo Hery BP Putra Suryana BP Putra Suryana Cesarius Singgih Wahono Dalhar, Mochamad Daniel Happy Putra Dantara, Tri W.I. Dany Farida Desfryda, Elynca Putri Dessy Setiawati Dessy Wulandari, Dessy desy wulandari Devi, Nabila Sinta Dewi Purnama Sari Dewi, Elvira S. Dhani, Fauzan K. Dhian E. P. Harnandari Dian Ayu Wulansari, Dian Ayu Dian Hasanah Dian Sukma Hanggara Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga Djoko W. Soeatmadji Dona Marisa, Dona Dwinadella, Sephia Eko, Mudjiwijono Handaru Elvira Sari Dewi Ema Pristi Yunita Ema Pristi Yunita, Ema Pristi Engli, Katherina Enny Listyawati Erawati, Dini Rachma Erna Amin Faisal Faisal Farida ** Fatchiyah Fatchiyah Firdaningrum, Nimas Eka Gizta, Aura Bella Handono Kalim Hani Susanti, Hani Hani Susianti Hanik Ruliani Haribowo, A S Hidayat Sujuti HMS Chandra Kusuma I Putu A.S Ibrahim Njoto Ihda Dian Kusuma Indah Jayani Ivan A Hartono, Ivan A Janasti, Laksmitha Kedaton, Rafi’ Andyah Arum Krisni Subandiyah Kurnianingsih, Nia L Enggar Fitri Laksmi Karunia Tanuwijaya Laksmi Karunia Tanuwijaya Lisyani Suromo Loeki Enggar Fitri M Rasjad Indra Machlusil Husna, Machlusil Maghfirah, Halimi Bidaimi Marsetyawan HNE Soesatyo Muhammad Anshory, Muhammad Muhammad Masyhur Nelly Ismayasih Nurdiana Nurdiana Nurhadi, Pradana Perdana Aditya Rahman Poetri, Levrita Nindya Pramadhani, Almira Prasetyo, Dwi A. Pratama, Mirza Z. Pratama, Mirza Zaka Purnomo, Athaya F. Purwanto Adipireno Putri, Choirinnisa Meilia Ayu Putu A. Herliawati R.I R.I Radhitio A Nugroho, Radhitio A Rahmawati, Hanifa Rizky Ria Famuji, Siti Roziah Rifa’i, A Rizky Fachry, Ade Wlidan Rossy Meilani Rulli Rosandi Safrina Dewi Ratnaningrum, Safrina Dewi Sari, Riana Trinovita Sari, Tita Luthfia Satrio Wibowo Singgih Wahono Solly Aryza Sri Andarini Indreswari Sri Poeranto, Sri Subandi Subandi Suharyo Hadisaputro Sulistomo, Hikmawan Wahyu Sulistyorini Sulistyorini Sumarno . Sumarta, Norma Hanifah Suryana, Bagus Putu Putra Sutrisno Sutrisno Suwito, Mat Syahrul Chilmi Syahrul Chilmi, Syahrul Tatit Nurseta Tatit Nurseta Torajasa Achamar Tri Yudani Mardining Raras VALENTINA YURINA VALENTINA YURINA Wahono, Caesarius Singgih Wahono, Cesarius S. Wahono, Cesarius Singgih Wardani, Diadjeng Setya Wisnu Barlianto Wisnu Barlianto Wisnu Barlianto Yahya Irwanto Yona One Sidarta, Yona One Yudhanto, Hendy Setyo Yuliana Salman Zaenal Kusuma