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SARS-CoV-2 infection and male fertility problems Ika Inda Bani; Zulkarnain Zulkarnain; Gholib Gholib; Dedy Syahrizal; Fauzul Husna; Winda Yulia; Mulkan Azhari
Trends in Infection and Global Health Vol 2, No 2 (2022): December 2022
Publisher : School of Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/tigh.v2i2.29426

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In 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has killed more than 6.6 millions of people around the world as of end of 2022. The long-term impact of COVID-19 is persisted, including its impact on male reproduction. SARS-CoV-2 enters into host cells using the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) receptors. Both of these receptors are expressed more in men, and therefore men are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 potentially cause infertility by damaging testicular tissues and interfering with the process of spermatogenesis. A decrease in serum levels of testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) as well as a decrease in sperm quality in men with COVID-19 compared to healthy men of the same age has been reported in several studies. Utilizing existing research data, this study aims to explore in detail of how SARS-CoV-2 tends to affect male fertility.
The Impact of Photoaging on Skin: A Systematic Review Analysis Muhammad Shanan Asyi; Dedy Syahrizal; Nirwana Lazuardi Sary; Fauzul Husna
Journal of Social Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v3i1.1708

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Aging of the skin is a complex biological process. The process of skin aging can be divided into two categories namely intrinsic and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic skin aging or natural aging is caused by changes in skin elasticity that occur with age. This type of aging cannot be prevented. While extrinsic skin aging is caused by environmental factors such as exposure to solar radiation (photoaging). In this study, the type of research approach used is a type of qualitative research through a literature review. The type of data used is the type of secondary data. Secondary data is a type of data obtained from certain parties or media indirectly, meaning that certain parties become intermediaries where they obtain and record these data beforehand. The aging process of the skin is influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The extrinsic factor that most influences the aging process of the skin is chronic sun exposure which is called photoaging. Sunlight contains 96% UVA and has the most significant biological effect compared to UVB and UVC. Several factors that affect photodamaging are skin type, pigmentation, and acclimatization. Skin changes that occur in photoaging include the presence of vesicles in the epidermis, reduced Langerhans cells, and enlarged and pale epidermal cells; in the dermis, there is an elastic mass; pigment changes in the form of dotted (irregular pigmentation) and hyperpigmentation.
Enhancing neuromuscular recovery after sciatic nerve injury using stem cell therapy: Evidence from a preliminary preclinical study Cut R. Firlana; Dessy R. Emril; Dedy Syahrizal; Cynthia R. Sartika; Nova D. Lestari; Yopie A. Habibie
Narra J Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v6i1.3018

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Sciatic nerve injury results in motor dysfunction and muscle atrophy, with limited effective therapies. Umbilical cord–derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) may promote neuromuscular recovery, but their effects on functional and muscle recovery remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of UC-MSC therapy on functional and muscle recovery in an animal model of sciatic nerve injury. An animal experimental study with a post-test-only control group was conducted using adult male Wistar rats. Rats were randomly allocated into three groups: sham operation, saline control with sciatic nerve injury, and UC-MSC treatment after sciatic nerve injury. UC-MSCs were administered at a dose of 1×10⁶ cells/kg body weight immediately after nerve injury. Functional recovery was assessed using the extensor postural thrust (EPT) test, and muscle recovery was evaluated using the gastrocnemius muscle index (GMI) post 35 days of observation. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA for EPT percentage recovery and Kruskal–Wallis tests for GMI values, followed by post-hoc analysis. Our data indicated there was no significant EPT percentage recovery among the study groups. In contrast, relative gastrocnemius muscle mass was significantly different across groups (p=0.012), with post-hoc analysis demonstrating a significantly higher GMI in the UC-MSC group compared to the saline control group (109.75% vs 81.68%, p=0.003), indicating improved preservation of gastrocnemius muscle mass following UC-MSC therapy. This study highlights that UC-MSC therapy significantly improved gastrocnemius muscle preservation after sciatic nerve injury but did not result in detectable functional motor recovery at the observation time point. These findings suggest that UC-MSCs might exert early structural benefits that may precede functional recovery.