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Potential of Combination Marsilea crenata and Curcuma xanthorriza to Improve Sperm Quality of Male Mice Exposed by Monosodium Glutamate Firstiantono, Andista; Rahayu, Sri; Warih Marhendra, Agung Pramana; Soewondo, Aris
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2022.010.01.04

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This study aims to determine the potential of water clover (M. crenata), curcuma (C. xanthorriza), and the combination of both extracts in order to improve the sperm quality of mice after MSG administration. This study used 35 Balb/C male mice (3 months old, 25-30 grams body weight (BW)). The animals randomly divided into 7 treatment groups, namely K0 (the group given MSG 4 mg/gBW), K1 (the group given MSG 4 mg/gBW and M. crenata 0.09 mg/gBW), K3 (the group given MSG 4 mg/gBW and C. xanthorriza 0.2 mg/gBW), K4 (the group that was given MSG 4 mg/gBW and a combination of M. crenata extract 0.045 mg/gBW and C. xanthorriza 0.1 mg/gBW), K5 (the group given M. crenata 0.09 mg/gBW), and K6 (the group given C. xanthorriza 0.2 mg/gBW). MSG and all extracts are given orally and daily for 30 days. The observed parameters were sperm’s motility, viability, and concentration. The data are analyzed using SPSS for windows with a One-way ANOVA test (p≤0.05) and Tukey HSD test. The administration of water clover, curcuma, and the combination of both extracts can significantly improve the sperm quality in mice exposed by MSG. The administration of single and combination extract can improve the motility, viability, and concentration of the sperm in treatment groups with the extract. In conclusion, the combination of water clover and curcuma ethanol extract significantly improved sperm quality.
A Comparative Profile of Free Radicals, Endogenous Antioxidants, and Cytokines in Mouse Model of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Fikriya Novita Sari; Rizky Senna Samoedra; Setyaki Kevin Pratama; Sri Rahayu; Aris Soewondo; Muhaimin Rifa'i
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2023.011.03.04

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). Hyperglycemia will cause the body to undergo physiological changes such as free radical, antioxidant and inflammation alteration. This research aims to compare the profile of free radicals, endogenous antioxidants, and cytokines in mouse models of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Mice were separated into two different groups, normal and diabetic mice groups. The normal group was a group of mice that were not induced to have diabetic conditions, while the diabetic mice group was induced to be diabetic using streptozotocin injection. Blood glucose levels were checked every three days for 14 days, while the immune response was evaluated after 14 days using flow cytometry. Data analysis was done using SPSS software with t-test analysis. This research showed that the increasing ROS represented by MDA would trigger inflammation in T1DM represented by the increasing TNF-alpha along with IFN-gamma and reducing anti-inflammatory cytokines represented by IL-10. Interestingly, SOD expression, which is an endogenous antioxidant, is also increased in the diabetic mice group, and we conclude that it is some sort of adaptive response of the diabetic mice group against the increasing ROS.
The Effect of Storage Time on The Quality of Common Carp Sperm (Cyprinus carpio) Strain Punten in NaCL Solution and Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera L.) Extender Triandari, Ade; Isna Hapsari, Ajeng Hanum; Iskandar, Rossdannisa; Warih Marhendra, Agung Pramana; Soewondo, Aris; Sri Rahayu
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2024.012.01.05

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Cyprinus carpio is a freshwater species with high reproduction and adaptability. These factors make C. carpio being the freshwater fish that majority distributed and has high commercial value in some countries, including Indonesia. The maturation phase of male and female fish gonads does not occur simultaneously. Thus, sperm preservation could be an alternative technique to maintain the breeding process throughout the year. This research aims to determine the effect of storage time on C. carpio sperm quality strain Punten in NaCl solution-coconut water (Cocos nucifera L.). This study used common carp (C. carpio) 8 months of age with 500 g.bw-1. The C. carpio semen sample was divided into four treatment groups (0, 3, 6, and 9-hour storage time). The extender used in this research was composed of coconut water (C. nucifera L.) and NaCl solution with a ratio of 70% : 30%. The samples were stored in a refrigerator at 5oC. Fresh sperm sample was analyzed macroscopically using various parameters, such as pH, volume, color, and consistency. Meanwhile, the post-preserved sperm quality sample was analyzed microscopically (motility, viability, concentration, and abnormality). Furthermore, we also obtained the fertilization rate and hatching rate. The result showed that storage time affects the reduction of C. carpio sperm quality significantly (p<0.05). The highest sperm viability was obtained in NaCl solution-Cocos nucifera with a 3-hour storage time (78.33%±5.49). Our study found that the storage time significantly affected the sperm quality of C. carpio that was given with C. nucifera extender. Adding C. nucifera with 3,6,9 hour storage time also increases the fertilization and hatching rate compared with the group without C. nucifera. It can be shown that the addition of C. nucifera as a natural extender has the essential role of maintaining C. carpio sperm quality after a short storage period.
The Effect of Starfruit Leaf Extract (Averrhoa bilimbi) on the Histology of Testes in Mice (Mus musculus) Exposed to Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Savira Ayunda Rakhmanira; Huda, Zainul; Rohmah, Meisya Putri Maulida; Sri Rahayu; Aris Soewondo; Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.biotropika.2025.013.03.09

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This study analysed the effect of starfruit leaf extract (SL) on the testicular histology of mice exposed to MSG. This study used 25 male mice with a body weight of 25-30 grams and an age of 3-4 weeks. Mice were grouped into five groups: K(-) (healthy male mice), K(+) (male mice induced with MSG 4 mg/gBW), P1, P2, and P3 (male mice induced with MSG and SL extract (A. bilimbi) 250mg/kgBW, 500mg/kgBW, 750mg/kgBW for 21 days). Following the completion of the treatment, the mice were euthanised via cervical dislocation, and the testicular organs were collected. The left testicular organ was used for histological observation of the testes, with parameters including the percentage of spermatogenic cells, Leydig cells, seminiferous tubule diameter, and germinal epithelium thickness. The right testicular organ and SL extracts were tested for antioxidant activity using the DPPH method. Data was analysed using the SPSS program with one-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney tests. These results indicate that the administration of SL extract at a dose of 750 mg/kgBB can increase testicular weight, seminiferous tubule diameter, germinal epithelium thickness, number of spermatogenic cells, and Leydig cells due to MSG exposure.  The results of the testicular antioxidant capacity test showed the highest %inhibition of 45.65% at the first dose.
Co-Authors Agung Pramana W. M. Agung Pramana W.M Agung Pramana W.M Agung Pramana W.M Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra Ahmad Shobrun Jamil Al Faizah, Belinda Nabiila Anaqoh Roudhotul Jannah Winarso Anzila, Ivakhul Ardiansyah, Esha Asyhari, Firda Nuri Atho'illah, Mochammad Fitri Dian Siswanto Dliyauddin, Moh Fadlilah, Dawama Nur Farida Rachmawati, Farida fatchiyah . Fatchiyah Fatchiyah Fatchiyah Fatchiyah Fikriya Novita Sari Fikriya Novita Sari Firstiantono, Andista Fitria Eka Aprilia HUDA, ZAINUL Iskandar, Rossdannisa Isna Hapsari, Ajeng Hanum Ivakhul Anzila Izati, Rahmi Kavitarna, Septhyanti Aprilia Khairatul Insani Febrianti Khairatul Insani Febrianti Laili Nur Zaidah Mansur Ibrahim Moch Sasmito Djati Muhaimin Rifa&#039;i Muhaimin Rifa&#039;i Muhaimin Rifa'i Muhaimin Rifa'i Muhaimin Rifa’i Muhaimin Rifa’i Muhammad Halim Natsir Muhammad Halim Natsir Nashi Widodo Nurul Shafa Paramita Putri, Nenis Try Melani Rifa'i, Muhaimin Rifa’i, Muhaimin Rike Wahyuningroom Rike Wahyuningroom Ririn Dwi Prasetiani Ririn Dwi Prasetiani, Ririn Dwi Rivqi Rifa Bia Rizky Senna Samoedra Rizky Senna Samoedra Robitoh Desi Kurniasari Rohmah, Meisya Putri Maulida Sa'adah, Nur Alfi Maghfirotus Sakti, Muhammad Wisam Wira Sakti, Sefihara Paramitha Sari, Fikriya Novita Savira Ayunda Rakhmanira Serafinah Indriyani Setyaki Kevin Pratama Setyaki Kevin Pratama Shinta Dwi Riestanti Shinta Dwi Riestanti, Shinta Dwi Shinta Oktya Wardhani, Shinta Oktya Siti Nur Arifah, Siti Nur Sofy Permana Sri Rahayu Sri Rahayu Sri Rahayu SRI RAHAYU Sri Widyarti Triandari, Ade W. M., Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra, Agung Pramana Wira Eka Putra Wisnu Barlianto YOGA DWI JATMIKO Yuyun Indriani Kartiko Santi Zulfatim, Heni Sukma