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Turmeric and Mangosteen Extract Modulate Autophagy Gene Expression in High-Fat Diet-Induced Rats Gunadi, Julia Windi; Jasaputra, Diana Krisanti; Pangestuti, Balqist Sriprobo; Wahyudianigsih, Roro; Lesmana, Ronny
Althea Medical Journal Vol 11, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v11n1.3148

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Background: High-fat diet (HFD) increases the risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease, resulting in lipotoxicity. Turmeric and mangosteen are two ingredients mostly used in Indonesian food, and are known for their antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant effects. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of turmeric and mangosteen on autophagy gene expression in HFD-induced kidneys in rats model.Methods: The study was an experimental study, including 25 male Wistar rats aged 8 weeks, divided into 5 groups with a completely randomized design; group with a standard diet as negative control group, the group with a high-fat diet as a positive control group, and the HFD groups with turmeric or mangosteen or fenofibrate. The study was conducted in Maranatha Biomedical Research Laboratory from January to November 2022. Autophagy gene expression (LC3, p62) was measured along with the histopathological scoring to observe necrosis, inflammation, and fat degeneration state. Data was analyzed using One Way ANOVA or Kruskal Wallis and post hoc Least Significant Difference or Mann Whitney.Results: There were significant differences in inflammation in groups treated with mangosteen (p=0.007); in fat degeneration in groups treated with mangosteen and fenofibrate (p=0.007). Furthermore, the LC3 gene expression was increased in all HFD groups as well as the p62 gene expression in group treated with turmeric (p=0.020) and fenofibrate (p=0.005).Conclusions: Mangosteen decreases inflammation and fat degeneration scoring, while turmeric  increases autophagy in the kidney of HFD induced Wistar rats.
Correlation of Various Levels of Body Mass Index to Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A Permana, Noah Jefferson; Lesmana, Ronny; Setiawan, Setiawan; Lubis, Leonardo; Rosdianto, Aziiz Mardanarian; Rejeki, Purwo Sri
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n3.4296

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Background: Obesity, reflected by high body mass index (BMI) value, has become a global health concern. Both obesity and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) are major risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. Although many studies have shown that obesity induces angiogenesis through increased VEGF-A, there remains a  gap regarding the correlation between BMI categories and VEGF-A levels. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between various level of BMI and VEGF-A concentrations.Methods: This cross-sectional in vivo study analyzed blood samples from 90 adults enrolled in the Universitas Padjadjaran Wellness Program ( December 2022–June 2023) selected using simple random sampling.VEGF-A concentrations were measured using multiplex ELISA assays. Data normality was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Differences between BMI groups were analyze with ANOVA, and correlations were evaluated using Pearson’s test. Results: Of the 90 samples, 62 were included, and were grouped as normal weight (29%), overweight (32.2%), obesity class I (30.6%), obesity class II (6.4%), and obesity class III (1.6%). Mean VEGF-A concentrations showed an increasing trend with higher BMI, though differences between groups were not statistically significant (p=0.482). A weak positive correlation was observed between BMI and VEGF-A levels (r=0.267; p=0.036).Conclusion: Higher BMI is associated with higher VEGF-A, indicating obesity-induced inflammation and angiogenic activity. These findings highlight the importance of weight control through balanced diet and physical activity to mitigate long-term risks of cardiometabolic and chronic diseases.
Co-Authors . SETIAWAN . Susianti Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Abdul Hadi Hassan Ace Tatang Hidayat Achadiyani Agus Muji Santoso Agus Syahrani Agus Syahrani Ahmad Kurniawan Ahmad Kurniawan Ahmad Ramdan Aisya Astri Yunas Ajeng Diantini Aldo Hartono Aldo, Mochammad Alia Bihrajihant Raya Alia Bihrajihant Raya Ambrosius Purba Ambrosius Purba Anang Wahid M.Diah Anas Subarnas Anas Subarnas Andrew Citrawan Anggraeni Dyah S Anggraeni Dyah Sulistiowati Anissa Anissa Anissa, Anissa Annisa F. Dewi Arief Budiono Arief Cahyanto Arief S. Kartasasmita Arifin Dwi Saputro Arto Yuwono Soeroto Astrid Feinisa Khairani Astrid, Stephanie Aulina, Datin Zahira Aziis Mardanarian Rosdianto Aziiz Mardanarian Rosdianto Aziiz Mardanarian Rosdianto Aziiz Rosdianto Azis Mardanarian Azmi, Mohamad Nurul Bachtiar, Willy Bahjah, Firda Hanan Baniasih, Akbar I. Baniasih, Akbar I. Bashari, Muhammad H. Bela Ita Karina Daba, Mariel Dani Sujana Darmayanti, Meita Decky Gunawan, Decky Dewi, Annisa F. Diana K Jasaputra Diana Krisanti Jasaputra Diana Krisanti Jasaputra Diandra Syifa Dimpuulina Erna Mariati Dwi Putri Larasati Edi Sukmana Edi Sukmana Edward J Hadi Endang Sutedja Endang Sutedja Enny Rohmawaty Euis Julaeha Evi Rinata Fajar Ari Widyatmoko Fani Rahma Yenita Fathurachman Fathurachman Fatona Suraya, Fatona Febriana Kurniasari Ferdyan Efza Fernandez, Veronica Fifi Veronica Filza Yulina Ade Finda Meyditia Finda Meyditia Fitri Fadhilah Galuga Sinalusur Sari Genta Syaifrin Laudza Gilang Muhamad Nur Iqbal Goenadi, Julia Windi Gunadi, Julia Windi Gunawan, Hanna Hadi Hadi Hana Goenawan Hanna Goeanawan Hanna Goenawan Hanna Goenawan Hanna Goenawan Hanna Gunawan Hanom Husni Syam Hasbilla, Raihan Fathurrahman Hendra Gunawan Hendy Setiawan Hendy Setiawan Herlina, Lien Herry Herman Hilmi Al Wahid Huda, Fathul Huda, Fathul I Made Joni Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani Ieva B. Akbar Ieva Baniasih Akbar Ika M. 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