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A Comparative Efficacy of Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab Versus Sorafenib in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Review Marbun, Kristin Talia; Jo, Juandy
Medicinus Vol 12, No 1 (2022): October
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/med.v10i2.7023

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks sixth as the most common cancer and fourth as the most common cause of cancer-related death globally. The standard treatment for advanced HCC is by prescribing sorafenib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Despite its moderate efficacy and concerning side effects, there is no better alternative to sorafenib to treat HCC. However, a new combination of atezolizumab (an inhibitor of PD-L1) and bevacizumab (an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor), has shown a potential to surpass the efficacy of sorafenib. This review was written to provide an insight into pharmacodynamics of sorafenib and atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, effectiveness of sorafenib and the one of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, utilization of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab in the clinical practice, as well as to argue that this combination can replace sorafenib as the standard palliative treatment for HCC.
Understanding Tsetse Fly (Glossina morsitans) Behavior through its Genome Marbun, Kristin Talia; Nugroho, Satya; Jo, Juandy
Medicinus Vol 12, No 2 (2023): February
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/med.v10i3.7036

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Glossina morsitans (G. morsitans), commonly known as tsetse fly, have caused public health concerns throughout the years. G. morsitans is the vector for Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), the parasite responsible for causing the deadly African sleeping disease (African trypanosomiasis). Researchers have searched for ways to contain this disease, but to little avail. Fortunately, new advances in sequencing methods have given researchers a new opportunity to win the war against the disease. The whole-genome sequence of G. morsitans provides essential data regarding involved genes that transmits T. brucei to humans. Information about those unique genes facilitates researchers to create new methods to prevent G. morsitans from becoming the vector of T. brucei, enabling the containment of this disease. With this, we review the unique genes in the G. morsitans genome, such as those that contribute to blood-feeding ability, establish a relationship with symbionts, and G. morsitans unique sensory genes, with an expectation that it would enhance our knowledge of G. morsitans as the vector for parasites causing African trypanosomiasis.
WORKSHOP GREEN TECHNOLOGY UNTUK PARA SISWA MENENGAH PERTAMA Sugata, Marcelia; Samantha, Ariela; Pinontoan, Reinhard; Victor, Hans; Marbun, Kristin Talia
Jurnal Sinergitas PKM & CSR Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): OCTOBER
Publisher : Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/jspc.v8i2.8090

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Workshop mengenai aplikasi bioteknologi pada green technology untuk mengatasi pencemaran air melalui proses dekolorisasi merupakan salah satu bentuk kerja sama antara Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi (FaST) Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) dengan Sekolah Palembang Harapan (SPH). Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memperkenalkan siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) dengan produk-produk teknologi ramah lingkungan yang sederhana. Dalam pelaksanaannya, kegiatan ini dilakukan secara onsite. Siswa SMP dari Sekolah Palembang Harapan akan memperoleh pemaparan materi melalui presentasi oleh dosen Program Studi Biologi. Dalam rangka meningkatkan minat dan ketertarikan siswa, pemberian materi dilanjutkan dengan sesi workshop sehingga para siswa dapat melakukan hands on untuk mengoperasikan alat peraga dekolorisasi. Selama kegiatan berlangsung, para siswa menunjukkan ketertarikan terhadap materi yang diberikan dengan memberikan berbagai pertanyaan, serta secara aktif berpartisipasi untuk mencoba mengoperasikan alat peraga. Setelah kegiatan para siswa diharapkan telah mendapatkan wawasan dan pemahaman mengenai berbagai produk teknologi sederhana yang ramah lingkungan.
A Comparative Efficacy of Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab Versus Sorafenib in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Review Marbun, Kristin Talia; Jo, Juandy
Medicinus Vol. 12 No. 1 (2022): October
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/med.v10i2.7023

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks sixth as the most common cancer and fourth as the most common cause of cancer-related death globally. The standard treatment for advanced HCC is by prescribing sorafenib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Despite its moderate efficacy and concerning side effects, there is no better alternative to sorafenib to treat HCC. However, a new combination of atezolizumab (an inhibitor of PD-L1) and bevacizumab (an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor), has shown a potential to surpass the efficacy of sorafenib. This review was written to provide an insight into pharmacodynamics of sorafenib and atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, effectiveness of sorafenib and the one of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, utilization of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab in the clinical practice, as well as to argue that this combination can replace sorafenib as the standard palliative treatment for HCC.
Understanding Tsetse Fly (Glossina morsitans) Behavior through its Genome Marbun, Kristin Talia; Nugroho, Satya; Jo, Juandy
Medicinus Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): February
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/med.v10i3.7036

Abstract

Glossina morsitans (G. morsitans), commonly known as tsetse fly, have caused public health concerns throughout the years. G. morsitans is the vector for Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), the parasite responsible for causing the deadly African sleeping disease (African trypanosomiasis). Researchers have searched for ways to contain this disease, but to little avail. Fortunately, new advances in sequencing methods have given researchers a new opportunity to win the war against the disease. The whole-genome sequence of G. morsitans provides essential data regarding involved genes that transmits T. brucei to humans. Information about those unique genes facilitates researchers to create new methods to prevent G. morsitans from becoming the vector of T. brucei, enabling the containment of this disease. With this, we review the unique genes in the G. morsitans genome, such as those that contribute to blood-feeding ability, establish a relationship with symbionts, and G. morsitans unique sensory genes, with an expectation that it would enhance our knowledge of G. morsitans as the vector for parasites causing African trypanosomiasis.