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Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
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Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research (JBTR) is an open access, international peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on: clinical medicine, molecular medicine, tropical medicine, infectious diseases, cardiovascular medicine, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacotherapy with particular interest on the link between clinical and basic research called translational research.
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Correlation of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, Monocyte-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio with Stunting in Children Stanpo, Gwyneth Trixie; Notopuro, Paulus Budiono; Widjaja, Nur Aisiyah
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol 11, No 3 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jbtr.v11i3.28088

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Background: Globally, stunting affected approximately 148 million children under five in 2022. Chronic infection contributes to stunting through immune hyperactivation and excessive cytokine release. Since anthropometric assessments are prone to errors and may not accurately reflect the underlying inflammatory status, common systemic inflammatory markers, such as the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Monocyte-Lymphocyte Ratio (MLR), and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), can serve as alternatives. These markers are simple, affordable, and accessible in every health center.Objective: To analyze the correlation of NLR, MLR, and PLR with stunting.Methods: A cross-sectional study involving pediatric patients aged 1-5 years from the Nutrition and Metabolic Outpatient Clinic of Dr. Soetomo Regional Hospital in Surabaya from 2022 to 2023. Forty-one samples met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data on NLR, PLR, MLR, and other hematological variables were obtained from the patients' hematology profiles. Group differences, correlations, and diagnostic performance were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis, Spearman, and ROC methods, respectively.Results: Forty-one subjects were obtained and divided into three groups: 21 (51.2%) normal, 10 (24.4%) stunted, and 10 (24.4%) severely stunted. RBC and lymphocytes significantly increased in normal patients, whereas neutrophils, platelets, NLR, MLR, and PLR significantly increased in severely stunted patients. NLR, MLR, and PLR differed significantly between normal and stunted children (p =<0.001; p =0.002; and p =<0.001, respectively) and showed positive correlations between the NLR (p =<0.001; r =0.687), MLR (p =<0.001; r =0.558), and PLR (p =<0.001; r =0.784) with stunting. At cutoff values of 0.844 (NLR), 88.527 (PLR), and 0.174 (MLR), their AUCs were 0.90, 0.95, and 0.82, with sensitivities of 75%, 80%, and 60%, respectively.Conclusion: NLR, MLR, and PLR significantly differ among normal, stunted, and severely stunted children, showing positive associations with stunting. These markers, particularly PLR, may serve as a practical screening tool, warranting further validation through larger studies.
Administration of Ethanol Extract of Black Soybean Seeds (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) on the Number of Ovarian Tertiary Follicles and Serum Estradiol Levels in Wistar-Strain Rats (Rattus novergicus) Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Widjaja, Danielle Karen; Ruma, I Made Winarsa; Widianti, I Gusti Ayu
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol 11, No 3 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jbtr.v11i3.26755

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Background: Premature ovarian insufficiency is ovarian aging that occurs before the age of 40, with a global prevalence of 1.1%. Premature ovarian insufficiency can be induced by environmental exposures, particularly through free radicals generated by cigarette smoke.Objective: The purpose of this study was to prove that the administration of ethanol extract of black soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) can inhibit the decrease in ovarian tertiary follicle count and serum estradiol levels in Wistar strain rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed to cigarette smoke.Methods: This research is an experimental study with a post-test-only control group design involving 30 Wistar-strain rats (Rattus norvegicus) that met the inclusion criteria. The rats were divided into five groups: group N (normal), group K (control), and group P1-P3 which received black soybean seed extract (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) at doses of 375 mg/kgBW (P1), 750 mg/kgBW (P2), and 1500 mg/kgBW (P3) administered orally via gavage every day for 28 days. The control group and treatment groups were exposed to cigarette smoke, after the administration of the extract, for 2 hours per day, 5 days a week, for 28 days. Serum estradiol levels (ng/L) were measured using the ELISA method, and ovarian tissue samples were collected for counting the number of ovarian tertiary follicles.Results: There was a significant difference in serum estradiol levels (p < 0,001), with the highest serum estradiol level observed in Group P1 (564.4 ± 74.28) and the lowest in Group K (116,7 ± 38,01).  There was no significant difference in the number of ovarian tertiary follicles (p=0,645).Conclusion: The ethanol extract of black soybean seeds (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) at a dose of 375 mg/kg BW significantly inhibits the decrease in estradiol levels but did not affect the number of ovarian tertiary follicles in Wistar strain rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed to cigarette smoke.
Vitamin D Levels in Patients with Endometriosis Cysts Mustikarani, Rianti; Mulyantoro, Inu
Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research Vol 11, No 3 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jbtr.v11i3.29234

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Background: Endometriosis is associated with lipid peroxidation by reactive oxygen species (ROS) which causes endometrial cell DNA damage. Vitamin D is known to have good antioxidant content, so it is thought to have the ability to inhibit proliferation, invasion and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines in endometriosis.Objective: To analyze the differences in vitamin D levels between endometriosis cyst patients and normal women and the relationship between vitamin D levels and the size of endometriosis cysts.Methods: Analytical observational study with cross sectional design with 60 samples consisting of 30 endometriosis cyst patients and 30 normal women. Evaluation was carried out on vitamin 25 (OH) D serum levels using the ELISA method and endometriosis cyst size. Cyst size is evaluated by assessing the largest diameter of a single endometriosis cyst assessed through an ultrasound examination by a specialist doctor.Results: Vitamin D levels in the endometriosis group were significantly lower than normal women (13.23 ± 5.39 ng/mL vs 15.83 ± 5.30 ng/mL; p = 0.048). Subjects with vitamin D levels <13.45 had a 4.03x (OR 4.03; CI95% 1.37-11.83) higher risk of experiencing endometriosis compared to subjects with vitamin D levels > 13.45 ng/mL. There was no correlation between vitamin D levels and the size of endometriosis cysts (p=0.720).Conclusion: Endometriosis patients have significantly lower serum vitamin D levels than normal women (OR 4.03; CI95% 1.37-11.83). Serum vitamin D levels do not significantly correlate with endometriosis cyst size.