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The Indonesian Biomedical Journal
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Screening of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases (ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae with ChromID ESBL Media Emy Noerwidayati; Andaru Dahesihdewi; Osman Sianipar
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 10, No 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v10i3.430

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BACKGROUND: Klepsiella pneumoniae, one of clinical isolates, is frequently found causative agent of hospital acquired infection. Currently, K. pneumoniae is found as extended-Spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) producer, allowing it to become multidrugresistant. A clinical laboratory with limited facility needs a valid, reliable, inexpensive and simple laboratory test to control its infection and antimicrobial-resistancy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of a ESBL media to detect ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae.METHODS: An independent and blind comparative study of ChromID ESBL media and Double Disc Synergy Test (DDST) was conducted for detecting the clinical isolate of ESBL-producing K. pneumoniae. Clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae collected from the Clinical Laboratory of Dr. Sardjito Hospital were isolated.RESULTS: There were 103 clinical isolates of K. pneumoniae, which were isolated from urine, pus, blood, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, sputum, drain liquid, nasal sinus liquid, gastric wash, bronchi liquid, injury liquid and nasal swab. The number of true positive, true negative, false positive and false negative results were 74, 18, 9 and 2, respectively. Meanwhile, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, likelihood ratio for positive result and likelihood ratio for negative result of the new ESBL media were 97.4%, 66.7%, 89.2%, 90%, 2.9 and 0.03, respectively.CONCLUSION: Since the new ESBL media and DDST results were similar, so the new ESBL media could be used for screening patients with clinical presentation that indicating a high suspicious of ESBL-producing bacteria.KEYWORDS: K. pneumoniae, ChromID ESBL, DDST, ESBL, sensitivity
The Association between Cardiovascular Risk and Elevated Triglycerides Djanggan Sargowo; Olivia Handayani
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v9i1.266

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BACKGROUND: The association between elevated triglycerides and cardiovascular risk has been extensively studied. The elevated level of triglycerides occurs through abnormalities in hepatic very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) production and intestinal chylomicron synthesis, dysfunctional lipoprotein lipase (LPL)-mediated lipolysis or impaired remnant clearance.CONTENT: Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) commonly leads to a reduction in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and increase in atherogenic small dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, called the atherogenic dyslipidemia (AD). Triglycerides may also stimulate atherogenesis by mechanisms, such excessive release of free fatty acids, and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, fibrinogen, coagulation factors and impairment of fibrinolysis. Genetic studies strongly support hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and high concentration of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein (TRL) as causal risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, lipid management is crucial in reducing cardiovascular risk. Combination of lipid lowering drug therapy may be needed to achieve both LDL and non-HDL cholesterols treatment goal for cardiovascular disease prevention in patients with elevated triglyceride levels, particularly those with triglyceride ≥500 mg/dL.SUMMARY: LDL and non-HDL cholesterol can be a promising target therapy in HTG. Additional clinical outcomes data are needed to provide a more evidence-based rationale for clinical lipid management of hypertriglyceridemic patients.KEYWORDS: hypertriglyceridemia, non-HDL cholesterol, dyslipidemia, CV risk
Immunomodulatory Effect of Momordica charantia L. Fruit Ethanol Extract on Phagocytic Activity and Capacity of Mice Peritoneal Macrophages Parawansah Parawansah; Tomy Nurtamin; Sufiah Asri Mulyawati; Nuralifah Nuralifah; Wa Ode Arlina Misnaeni
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 10, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v10i2.390

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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this research is to understand the secondary metabolites of Momordica charantia L. extract, as well as to disclose the potential of M. charantia extract in the phagocytic activity and capacity of peritoneummacrophages.METHODS: Examination of immunomodulatory effect was done by giving M. charantia ethanol extract on 5 treatment groups, given intra-peritoneally to mice daily. Echinacea extract as positive control and double distilled water as negative control were also given. On the 8th day, mice were infected with Staphylococcus epidermidis. After 30 minutes, peritoneum fluid was obtained to observe the activity and capacity of macrophage cells.RESULTS: The results showed significant phagocytic activity (p<0.05) at a concentration of 1,200 ppm compare to the other groups. Meanwhile the macrophage cell capacity was found statistically insignificant (p>0.05). The highest phagocytic activity was the group treated with 1,200 ppm (62%), significantly higher than other groups.CONCLUSION: The secondary metabolite content of M. charantia is alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and triterpenoids. The 1,200 ppm M. charantia ethanol extract is potential in inducing phagocytic activity and capacity. These results indicate that the M. charantia can be suggested as a natural immunomodulator.KEYWORDS: pare fruit, Momordica charantia L., phagocytosis, macrophage, immunomodulator
Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-related Factor 2 (Nrf2) as A Therapeutical Target in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review Asri Hendrawati
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 9, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v9i2.311

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BACKGROUND: Increasing free radicals and oxidative stress due to chronic hyperglycemia in type-2 diabetes mellitus (DM) promotes the activity of endogenic antioxidative genes. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression and activity are important to regulate the production of endogenic antioxidative enzymes.CONTENT: Normally, Nrf2 is bound by protein Kelchlike ECH-associated protein-1 (Keap1) in the cytosol. Stimulation from oxidative stress causes the release of Nrf2 from Keap1. When activated, Nrf2 enters the nucleus and activates the antioxidant response element (ARE). This will further increase the production of antioxidative enzymes, such as catalase, nitrite oxydase and heme oxygenase-1. The discovery of oxidative stress, as the cause of complications in DM, gives rise to the idea of developing a treatment which can increase the expression and activity of Nrf2, one of which is a flavonoid antioxidant.SUMMARY: Currently, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 is an important target in the therapy of DM.KEYWORDS: Nrf2, type-2 diabetes mellitus, endogenic antioxidative enzymes, oxidative stress, antioxidants
Targeting Ameloblatoma into Apoptosis Ferry Sandra
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v10i1.354

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BACKGROUND: Generally ameloblastoma is a locally aggressive, slow growing, non-metastatic epithelial odontogenic benign tumor. However, rarely some ameloblastoma can metastasize in spite of a benign histologic appearance. Targeting ameloblastoma by inducing it into apoptosis could be a beneficial strategy, since many ameloblastoma cases were reported recurrent after surgical therapy.CONTENT: To investigate ameloblastoma in cellular aspect,cytological pattern of ameloblastoma was divided intoouter layer/peripheral and inner layer/central cells. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, Fas ligand (FasL), TNF receptor (TNFR)1/death receptor (DR)1, TNFR2/DR2, DR4, DR5andFas were highly expressed in central than peripheral cells. Despite inducing apoptosis, TNF-α can induce PI3K leading to Akt and p44/42 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) activation in AM-1 cells, which later induce cell survival and proliferation. Therefore apoptotic induction in ameloblastoma should be suggested in higher TNF-α concentration. Expression of FasL and Fas are closely associated with squamous metaplasia and  granular transformation of the tumor cells, suggesting that apoptosis induced by FasL may play a role in the terminally differentiated or degenerative ameloblastoma cells. TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) has emerged as an apoptotic inducing anticancer agent in tumor cells specifically. TRAIL induced activation of caspases, lowering mitochondrial membrane potential, high number of apoptotic cells in ameloblastoma cells. Therefore, TRAIL could be a potential agent for targeting ameloblastoma, although further study should be explored.SUMMARY: Targeting ameloblastoma by inducing it into apoptosis could be achieved effectively, although some criteria should be considered. Therefore understanding the underlying apoptosis signaling pathways are necessary for inducing ameloblasotma into apoptosis. Investigations on other apoptosis-related molecules, potential apoptosis-inducing natural products, and novel approach in reprogramming, are important in the future for a better anagement of ameloblastoma.KEYWORDS: ameloblastoma, apoptosis, TNF, Fas, TRAIL, Akt, MAPK, caspase
Detection of Polymorphism on Voltage-gated Sodium Channel Gene of Indonesian Aedes aegypti Associated with Resistance to Pyrethroids Budi Mulyaningsih; Sitti Rahmah Umniyati; Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto; Ernaningsih Ernaningsih; Dwi Aris Agung Nugrahaningsih
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 10, No 3 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v10i3.425

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BACKGROUND: Aedes aegypti is a vector of several pathogens including dengue virus. Vector control is an effective way to break the transmission but unfortunately constant use of insecticides ultimately causes vector resistance. Pyrethroids have been used for about 15 years to combat Ae. aegypti in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Single amino acid substitutions in the voltagegated sodium channel associated with pyrethroid resistance constitute one of the main causative factors of knockdown resistance (kdr). The aim of this study is to detect resistant status to cypermetrine and polymorphism on the voltagegated sodium channel gene of Ae. aegypti from 2 dengue endemic areas in Yogyakarta Province (Yogyakarta city and Sleman district).METHODS: Pyrethroid resistance in Ae. aegypti mosquitoes was detected by using CDC Bottle Bioassay. To detect the polymorphism on the voltage-gated sodium channel gene of Ae. aegypti analyses were conducted by using PCR and direct DNA squencing with primers AaSCF1 and AaSCR4 for S989P, I1011M (or V), L1014F sites, and AaSCF7 and AaSCR7 for the F1534C site.RESULTS: According to bioassay, the results for Ae. aegypti from Yogyakarta city (93% mortality) and Sleman district (88% mortality) suggest the possibility of resistance to cypermethrin. We observed polymorphism on voltagegated sodium channel gene on site F1534C (heterozygous).CONCLUSION: The findings provide early evidence that the use of cypermethrin (pyrethroids) in Yogyakarta city and Sleman district, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia is reducing its effectiveness to control Ae. aegypti. Recommendations include additional tests for confirmation.KEYWORDS: Aedes aegypti, dengue virus, cypermethrin, Bioassay, Yogyakarta
Caspase Inhibitor Diminishes Caffeic Acid-induced Apoptosis in Osteosarcoma Cells Ferry Sandra; Karina Febriani Hudono; Amelia Astriani Putri; Chantika Amardhia Paramita Putri
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 9, No 3 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v9i3.334

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BACKGROUND: Caffeic acid has been shown to induce apoptosis in MG63 osteosarcoma cells. Along with the apoptotic induction, caffeic acid was shown to activate caspase-8, -9 and -3. However, the role of caspase in mediating caffeic acid-induced apoptosis in MG63 cells are not clear yet. In this study, caspase role was further investigated by inhibiting caspase activity in the caffeic acid-induced apoptosis system in the MG63 cells.METHODS: MG63 cells were cultured, starved, pretreated with/without Z-VAD FMK and treated with/without 10 µg/mL caffeic acid. To quantify the number of apoptotic MG63 cells, Sub-G1 method was performed. The caffeic acid-induced apoptotic morphology was confirmed with 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining and Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay. Meanwhile, to detect apoptotic underlying mechanism, immunoblotting was performed to detect caspase-8, -9 and -3.RESULTS: MG63 cells were significantly induced into apoptosis with the treatment of 10 µg/mL caffeic acid for 48 hours. However, pretreatment of 100 µM Z-VAD-FMK, a pan caspase inhibitor, for 2 hours, the percentage of apoptotic MG63 cells was significantly diminished. The apoptotic phenomenon induced by caffeic acid as well as the inhibition of Z-VAD-FMK were confirmed by DAPI staining and TUNEL assay. Cleaved caspase-8, -9 and -3 were formed markedly upon the treatment of caffeic acid. Pretreatment of 100 µM Z-VAD-FMK could inhibit the cleaved caspase-8, -9 and -3.CONCLUSION: Taken together, caffeic acid has the potential to induce apoptosis in MG63 cells, specifically through the caspase signaling pathway.KEYWORDS: caffeic acid, apoptosis, MG63, caspase, Z-VAD FMK
Differences in the Effect of Using Sterile Water for Irrigation and Normal Saline Washing to Peritoneal Adhesion Post-Laparotomy on White Rats Octaviani Octaviani; Agus Rahardjo; Untung Alifianto; Setya Anton
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v9i1.235

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BACKGROUND: Peritoneal adhesion is a side effect of abdominal surgery that often occurs. Many efforts were made in abdominal surgery to prevent or minimize the occurrence of this adhesion. One way to reduce the risk of bowel adhesions is through washing peritoneum method, so the differences in the use of washing solution on the incidence of adhesions after laparotomy surgery need to be investigated. The objective of this study is to determine differences in the effect of using sterile water and normal saline for washing irrigation to peritoneal adhesions after laparotomy in white rats.METHODS: This was an experimental study. Thirty-two sample of white rats were divided into two groups, group A and Group B, each group consists of 16 rats. Group A got washing using normal saline and group B got washing using sterile water for irrigation in laparotomy procedure to assess the peritoneal adhesion microscopically after relaparotomy. RESULTS: This study was conducted in April-May 2016. The founding of peritoneal adhesion after laparotomy in white rats using sterile water for irrigation in grade 1 were seven samples, grade 2 were five samples and grade 3 were four samples. Meanwhile, the founding of peritoneum adhesion after laparotomy using normal saline grade 1 are two samples, grade 2 are five samples, and grade 3 are nine samples. Statistically, significant differences were found (p<0.05).CONCLUSION: Some risk factors can lead to adhesion, such as trauma surgery, tissue ischemia, infection blood and foreign body irritating. Intraperitoneal irrigation with sterile water for irrigation is better than the use of normal saline in preventing peritoneal adhesion.KEYWORDS: peritoneal adhesions, sterile water for irrigation, normal saline
Association of Peripheral Blood RASSF1A and CDKN2A Methylation Status with Smoking Behaviour in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Erika Diana Risanti; Aditya Kurniawan; Laila Wahyuningsih; Ery Kus Dwianingsih; Hanggoro Tri Rinonce; Jajah Fachiroh
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 10, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v10i2.381

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BACKGROUND: Hypermethylation of RASSF1A and CDKN2A is one of epigenetic factor underlies nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) development. Smoking behavior as an NPC’s risk factor causes aberrant DNA methylation. RASSF1A and CDKN2A promoter hypermethylation from peripheral blood cells correlates with smoking behavior. The use of body fluids including peripheral blood as a specimen for DNA methylation analyzes are widely developed, as less invasive method compared to the use of tissue biopsy. This study aims to observe the association between RASSF1A and CDKN2A methylation in peripheral blood and smoking behavioramong NPC patients.METHODS: Newly diagnosed NPC subjects were recruited from ear-nose-throat (ENT) outpatient clinic of Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta. DNA from buffycoat of 19 smokers and 20 non-smokers NPC’s patients were isolated. Bisulphite modification was applied to 500 ng of the isolated DNA. The methylation status was detected by MSP (methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR)). The association between smoking status and promoter hypermethylation was analysis using Chi-Square test.RESULTS: MSP analysis of RASSF1A showed that 68.42% smoker and 75% non-smoker NPC’s patients were methylated. MSP analysis of CDKN2A showed that 21.05% smoker and 25% non-smoker NPC’s patients were methylated. There was no association between smoking behavior with RASSF1A and CDKN2A methylation (p>0.05).CONCLUSION: Statistical analysis showed that smoking behavior is not associated with methylation of RASSF1A and CDKN2A among NPC’s patients.KEYWORDS: DNA methylation, CDKN2A, RASSF1A, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Smoking
Distribution of rs1801279 and rs1799930 Polymorphisms in NAT2 Gene among Population in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia Edhyana Sahiratmadja; Simeon Penggoam; Ani Melani Maskoen; Alvinsyah Adhityo Pramono; Dias Aryani; Nurul Setia Rahayu; Ramdan Panigoro
The Indonesian Biomedical Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18585/inabj.v10i1.330

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BACKGROUND: N-acetyltransferase-2 (NAT2) enzyme, encoded by NAT2 gene, plays a key role in metabolism of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drug isoniazid. Polymorphisms in NAT2 gene may result in different responses to TB therapy. Since TB prevalence in the eastern part of Indonesia is high, the aim of this study is to explore the distribution of NAT2 gene polymorphisms among population from Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur.METHODS: A total of 234 respondents were included from Kupang in 2012. Polymorphisms of NAT2 gene were examined using mass screening platform and the genotypes distribution were presented in percentage. To confirm NAT2 gene polymorphisms, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-sequencing was performed in a subset of population.RESULTS: The polymorphisms of NAT2 gene showed that the distribution of rs1801279 for GG genotype was 100%; whereas the genotype distribution of rs1799930 for GG, GA and AA was 57%, 35.1% and 7.9%, respectively. In a subset of individuals (n13), acetylator status was well determined by PCR-sequencing, resulting in individual with wild type fast acetylator (NAT2*4; n4), intermediate (NAT2*4/*5 or NAT2*4/*6 or NAT2*4/*7; n7) and poor acetylators (NAT2*6/*6 or NAT2*7/*7; n2).CONCLUSION: The amino acid change in rs1799930 result in intermediate and poor acetylator status in Kupang population. This may lead to suboptimal response of TB therapy. Assessing acetylator status before TB therapy is important and may serve as personalized INH therapy.KEYWORDS: NAT2 gene, polymorphism, acetylator status, Kupang