Publications by authors named "D Sukmawati"

, commonly known as Lai durian, has a unique characteristics of a creamy texture and a combination of sweet and bitter tastes. This study aimed to isolate and screen yeast from fruits as a potential probiotic agent. The tests consisted of tolerance to bile salt and gastric acid at pH 2, antibacterial activity against and , and hemolytic activity on blood agar medium.

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  • Ovarian cancer is common worldwide and can be categorized into low-grade or high-grade types, with AKNA protein being linked to cancer inflammation and potential as a biomarker.
  • The study aimed to explore how AKNA expression varies in low-grade versus high-grade ovarian tumors and assess its usefulness as a predictive biomarker.
  • Results indicated that cysts had the highest AKNA expression, while high-grade ovarian cancers showed the lowest, suggesting that AKNA levels could help predict the tumor grade of ovarian cancer.
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At present, prebiotics, like probiotics, are receiving more attention as a promising tool for health maintenance. Many studies have recognized the role of prebiotics in preventing and treating various illnesses including metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and allergies. Naturally, prebiotics are introduced to the human body in the first few hours of life as the mother breastfeeds the newborn.

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Introduction: The spectrum of illness and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients may vary. This study reports the characteristics of COVID-19 patients in Bali, Indonesia, and evaluates the diagnostic value of their clinical symptoms.

Method: This observational study was conducted in eight hospitals.

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Coprinus comatus is known for its antihyperglycemic benefits. This study aimed to identify the effect of bioactive compounds of C. comatus extract as an antidiabetic agent linked to glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and antioxidant properties in increasing glutathione (GSH) levels.

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