Publications by authors named "Astuti"

This study evaluated the photoprotective and antioxidant properties of eumelanin derived from Streptomyces lasalocidi NTB 42 (eumelanin NTB 42). This study also investigated the cellular-level photoprotective effects of eumelanin using Schizosaccharomyces pombe ARC039 as a model organism and its ability to enhance the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of commercial sunscreens. The thermal and light stability and total phenolic and flavonoid contents were analyzed.

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Background: Hypertension, a prevalent cardiovascular condition, is linked to autonomic nervous system dysregulation, often evidenced by reduced heart rate variability (HRV). Yoga, particularly , may influence autonomic control and improve HRV, thus offering potential benefits for hypertension management.

Purpose: This study intended to assess the impact of the regular use of practice on HRV among hypertensive patients.

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The Papua region of Indonesia faces a substantial burden of malaria cases. To broaden the understanding of factors influencing access to antimalarial drug treatment, researchers analyzed the 2018 Indonesia Basic Health Survey data. Their examination encompassed demographics, socioeconomic elements, and transportation expenses.

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  • - Metastatic breast cancer, particularly disseminated carcinomatosis of bone marrow (DCBM), is rare and poses a serious threat to life, with a focus on managing symptoms and improving quality of life rather than finding a cure.
  • - A case study is presented of a 36-year-old woman diagnosed with luminal breast cancer who experienced severe symptoms due to DCBM; she was initially treated with tamoxifen but later switched to letrozole, ribociclib, and leuprorelin due to side effects.
  • - The treatment adjustment led to significant improvements in her blood markers, symptoms, and overall quality of life, suggesting that combining endocrine therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor could be an effective
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As an archipelagic tropical developing country, Indonesia is characterized by vast expanses of rural and isolated areas. This review aims to discuss water pollution and sanitation's existing condition, health, and environmental impacts, alongside its management and challenges in Indonesia. The systematic review approach was utilized to ensure transparency and replicability, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria.

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Background And Aim: Pelung chicken (Linnaeus, 1758) is a chicken endemic to Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the effects of zinc sulfate (ZnSO) and synthetic testosterone supplementations for 56 days on testosterone hormone levels and breast muscle performance in Pelung chickens.

Materials And Methods: This study used 12 Pelung chickens with three treatment groups (G) and four replications, namely, control (G0), ZnSO 0.

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Introduction: The immune response is important in dengue's clinical manifestation, and the immune dysregulation in Atopic Dermatitis (AD) can permit immune evasion by viruses. There have been many studies describing the immune response in AD and the pathomechanism of dengue, but AD as a predisposing factor for dengue and its severity have not been much discussed. This review investigates how immune dysregulation in AD may be a predisposing factor for Dengue and its severe outcomes.

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  • - The study investigates how education impacts early marriage rates among adolescent girls in rural Indonesia, highlighting the potential physical and psychological risks of such marriages.
  • - Analyzing 4,360 respondents, the research finds that girls with lower education levels (elementary to senior high school) face significantly higher odds of early marriage compared to those who attend college.
  • - The results suggest that increased education reduces the likelihood of early marriage, indicating that promoting educational opportunities could help empower young women and lower early marriage rates.
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Introduction: Autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa type 17 (adRP, type RP17) is caused by complex structural variants (SVs) affecting a locus on chromosome 17 (chr17q22). The SVs disrupt the 3D regulatory landscape by altering the topologically associating domain (TAD) structure of the locus, creating novel TAD structures (neo-TADs) and ectopic enhancer-gene contacts. Currently, screening for RP17-associated SVs is not included in routine diagnostics given the complexity of the variants and a lack of cost-effective detection methods.

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Deep-intronic (DI) variants represent approximately 10%-12% of disease-causing genetic defects in -associated Stargardt disease (STGD1). Although many of these DI variants are amenable to antisense oligonucleotide-based splicing-modulation therapy, no treatment is currently available. These molecules are mostly variant specific, limiting their applicability to a broader patient population.

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The application of shade during plants' growth significantly alters the biochemical compounds of the essential oil (EO). We aimed to analyze the effect of shade on the volatile compounds and biochemical activities of EO extracted from Roxb. () plants.

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Although more than 140 genes have been associated with non-syndromic hereditary hearing loss (HL), at least half of the cases remain unexplained in medical genetic testing. One reason is that pathogenic variants are located in 'novel' deafness genes. A variant prioritization approach was used to identify novel (candidate) genes for HL.

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  • Potato starch acts as a natural carbohydrate binder that promotes strong bonds with silicon particles, which is beneficial for lithium-ion battery performance.
  • Maleic anhydride modification of potato starch enhances its stability and effectiveness in these batteries, as indicated by various spectroscopy and analysis techniques.
  • The results show promising battery cycling performance with a capacity of 1950 mAh/g, alongside favorable structural changes observed in the modified starch.
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  • * It raises concerns about the study's small sample size, demographic limitations, cross-sectional design, and lack of adjustments for multiple comparisons, which could hinder the validity of the results.
  • * Despite these issues, the authors highlight the study's potential to inform future research on social isolation and health, suggesting that future studies should address these limitations for stronger findings and better interventions.
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Background: The presentation of mineral bone disorder (MBD) in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may vary. Consequently, physicians should be capable of recognising this condition when there is a suspicion of its existence. This case report will describe a calcified maxilla tumour as a manifestation of CKD-MBD.

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While next generation sequencing has expanded the scientific understanding of Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI), the clinical use and re-use of exome sequencing is still emerging. We revisited clinical exome data from 1300 IEI patients using an updated in silico IEI gene panel. Variants were classified and curated through expert review.

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  • Chronic peripheral neuropathic pain therapy mainly targets neuroinflammation, and Methylcobalamin (MeCbl) is highlighted as a neuroregenerative agent that can help modulate this inflammation.
  • The review examines how MeCbl affects various cellular processes, showing potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases and reducing pain symptoms.
  • MeCbl works by regulating immune cell activity and inflammatory cytokine release, while also decreasing ion channel activity in specific neurons to alleviate pain in chronic neuropathic conditions.
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