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The Effects of Black Garlic on Ovarian Malondialdehyde, Oviduct Muscle, and Endometrial Arterioles in Smoke-Exposed Rats Anandasari, Noni Fidya Ayu; Kridayanti, Novalia; Kaspirayanthi, Ni Ketut Devy; Nurseta, Tatit; Raras, Tri Yudani Mardining; Khotimah, Husnul; Reksohusodo, Subandi; Anita, Kenty Wantri; Yudhanto, Hendy Setyo
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 22 No 2 (2024): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol22.Iss2.1533

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The effect of cigarette smoke exposure on reproductive health has been widely studied, showing various physiological disorders induced by free radicals and oxidative stress. This study aimed to assess the protective effect of ethanol extract of black garlic (Allium sativum) on some reproductive parameters of female rats Rattus norvegicus exposed to subacute cigarette smoke. A proper experimental method with a post-test-only control group design was used, involving 25 rats divided into five groups with three different doses of the extract. The rats were exposed to cigarette smoke and then treated for 28 days. Results showed a significant decrease in ovarian Malondialdehyde levels and increased fallopian tube smooth muscle thickness in the extract-treated group. In addition, black garlic extract successfully increased the number of endometrial arterioles in the group exposed to cigarette smoke and extract, in contrast to the group exposed to cigarette smoke only. This study concludes that black garlic extract has the potential to be a protective agent against oxidative damage in the reproductive system of rats exposed to cigarette smoke, with effectiveness that depends on the dose of extract given. Further studies should investigate the long-term effects and optimal dosing of black garlic extract in humans. Additionally, exploring the molecular mechanisms behind its protective properties could enhance its application in reproductive health management.                 
Analysis of the Effect of Black Garlic (Allium sativum) Extract on Ovarian Follicular Atresia, Endometrial VEGF Expression, and Fallopian Tube Epithelial Cell Count in Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Kridayanti, Novalia; Anandasari , Noni Fidya Ayu; Kaspirayanthi, Ni Ketut Devy; Nurseta, Tatit; Raras, Tri Yudani Mardining; Khotimah, Husnul; Reksohusodo, Subandi; Angelica, Aina; Anita, Kenty Wantri; Yudhanto, Hendy Setyo
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 22 No 2 (2024): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol22.Iss2.1535

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Cigarette smoke exposure significantly impairs reproductive function in Rattus norvegicus. This study evaluated the protective effects of black garlic extract against such damage. Using a post-test-only control group design, 25 female Wistar rats were divided into five groups and exposed to cigarette smoke with or without varying doses of black garlic extract. After four weeks, results indicated that black garlic extract significantly increased Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor expression, enhanced fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell counts, and reduced ovarian follicular atresia in rats exposed to cigarette smoke. The group receiving 50 mg/kgBW of black garlic extract showed the most significant improvements. Statistical analysis, including One-way ANOVA, revealed significant differences between groups. Normality was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and homogeneity was confirmed with the Levene test. Significant decreases in ovarian follicular atresia (p < 0.05) and increases in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor expression (p < 0.05) and secretory epithelial cell counts (p < 0.05) were observed in the 50 mg/kgBW treatment group compared to controls. In conclusion, black garlic extract offers dose-dependent protection against cigarette smoke-induced reproductive damage, with 50 mg/kgBW being the optimal dose. Further research should explore molecular mechanisms, long-term toxicity, and clinical applications in humans.              
The Effect Flavonoids Phaleria macrocarpa Fruit Extract on Thickness of Trabeculae, Cortex Ratio Femoral Bone and Aortic Intima-Media in Mice Menopause Model Fadilah, R. A. Rahmawati Nurul; Khoirinda, Ani; Sutrisno, Sutrisno; Irwanto, Yahya; Anita, Kenty Wantri; Dewi, R. A. Rose Khasana
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 22 No 2 (2024): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol22.Iss2.1553

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A deficiency of the hormone estrogen at menopause can lead to an increased rate of the destruction of the bone tissue that leads to bone loss, which can lead to osteoporosis and impaired fat metabolism, which increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Phytoestrogens from flavonoid extract P. Macrocarpa, having effects similar to endogenous estrogens themselves, prevent osteoporosis and atherosclerosis in menopausal women. The purpose of this research is to assess the influence of flavonoids from P. Macrocarpa fruit extract on trabeculae cortex thickness, ratio of femoral bone, and aortic IMT (A-IMT) in a menopausal mouse model. The study was conducted in a true experimental-posttest-only control group design. Using 32 mice; namely KN (normal mice with no treatment), KP (OVX with no treatment), P1(OVX and given flavonoid 3.75 mg/mice/day), P2 (OVX and given flavonoid 7.5 mg/mice/day), P3(OVX and given flavonoid 11.25 mg/mice/day), P4 (OVX and given flavonoid 15 mg/mice/day), the treatment given within 14 days. Then the thickness of the trabeculae, cortex, and intima-media aorta with Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) staining. In the trabeculae, cortex thickness ratio obtained KN results meaningfully dissimilar to the KP group and the P3 and P4 groups were meaningfully dissimilar from the KP. The A-BMI in KP is meaningfully dissimilar to P1, P2, P3 and P4. The conclusion of the study is flavonoid fruit extract P. Macrocarpa can increase the thickness ratio of trabeculae, and cortex femoral bone of mice menopausal model in groups P3, P4 and can decrease A-IMT starting in groups P1 to P4.              
Effect of selective androgen receptor modulator RAD140 on prostate and testosterone levels in Wistar strain rats with bilateral orchidectomy Budaya, Taufiq Nur; Nurhadi, Pradana; Anita, Kenty Wantri; Nugroho, Prasetyo; Dhani, Fauzan Kurniawan
Medical Journal of Indonesia Vol. 33 No. 2 (2024): June
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13181/mji.oa.247289

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BACKGROUND Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) have been investigated as a potential treatment for hypogonadism, a condition characterized by low testosterone levels in men. The idea is to provide therapeutic benefits similar to traditional testosterone replacement therapy. However, research in this area is still in its early stages, and more extensive studies are needed to establish the efficacy of SARM. This study aimed to determine the impact of SARM RAD140 on testosterone levels, fibromuscular stroma, and prostate mass in rats undergoing bilateral orchidectomy. METHODS This was an in vivo study using posttest-only control group design in rats (Rattus norvegicus). The positive and negative control groups consisted of rats with and without bilateral orchidectomy, respectively. The treatment groups were rats given SARM RAD140 with and without orchidectomy. Testosterone levels, histopathology, and prostate mass were examined at the end of week 6, and the quantitative data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. RESULTS This study found no difference in prostate mass (0.598 [0.05] g versus 0.590 [0.07] g, p = 0.984), fibromuscular stroma ratio (0.483 [0.094] versus 0.463 [0.057], p = 0.984), and testosterone level (0.006 [0.005] ng/dl versus 0.014 [0.004] ng/dl, p = 0.098) compared to positive control with orchidectomy and SARM RAD140 administration 6 weeks after treatment. CONCLUSIONS There were no differences in testosterone levels, prostate mass, or the ratio of fibromuscular stroma to epithelium area in rats undergoing bilateral orchidectomy and placebo surgery with the administration of SARM RAD140.