Jurnal Biologi Tropis
Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): April-Juni

Inflammatory Response of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) in Incised Wounds of White Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Induced by Aloe vera Extract

Pauzan, Pauzan (Unknown)



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Publish Date
23 Jun 2025

Abstract

Incised wounds are common injuries that trigger an inflammatory response, in which Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis. Aloe vera has long been recognized for its wound-healing potential; however, its molecular mechanisms particularly in modulating TNF-α expression remain incompletely understood. This study aims to investigate the effect of Aloe vera extract on TNF-α expression in incised wounds of white rats. This experimental study employed a controlled group design, involving a positive control group (K+), a negative control group (K−), and a treatment group (P), each consisting of five white rats. Incised wounds were created on the dorsum of the rats, and the treatment group received topical Aloe vera extract. TNF-α expression was evaluated using immunohistochemical methods on days 3, 7, and 14 post-wounding. The treatment group that received Aloe vera extract showed a significant decrease in TNF-α expression compared to the negative control group on days 7 and 14. Aloe vera extract modulates TNF-α expression in incised wounds of white rats, indicating its potential as a therapeutic agent in wound healing through anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

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JBT

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Jurnal Biologi Tropis (ISSN Cetak 1411-9587 dan ISSN Online 2549-7863) diterbitkan mulai tahun 2000 dengan frekuensi 2 kali setahun oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi PMIPA FKIP Universitas Mataram, berisi hasil penelitian dan ulasan Ilmiah dalam bidang Biologi ...