Publications by authors named "Iffan Alif"

Aim To determine the effect of secretome hypoxia mesenchymal stem cells (SH-MSCs) on the relative gene expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1a (HIF-1a) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in accelerating histomorphometric repair of tendon to bone interface healing in rats acute rotator cuff tear (RCT) model. Methods This is experimental research with posttest control group design. Thirty-male Wistar rats were divided into five treatment groups: healthy group and rotator cuff reconstruction group included four groups: SH-MSCs W2 (the treatment group was given a SH-MSCs 0.

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Background: Immune-mediated inflammatory injury among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) individuals may be involved by dendritic cells (DCs) abnormality though the underlying mechanism remains incompletely understood.

Objective: This study aimed to elaborate MSCs' potential in suppressing abnormal DCs cell function on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) among SLE patients.

Methods: MSCs were isolated from human umbilical cord blood.

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Aim Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have potent immunosuppressive properties to control systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease by inhibiting indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), and increasing regulatory T cells (Treg) to control innate and adaptive immune cells. However, the interaction and mechanism regarding IDO and B cells in the co-culture of MSC and SLE peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMCs) remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effects of MSCs in controlling B cells through IDO expression in PBMC of SLE patients.

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Background: Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is the most common immunological disease that has been associated with inflammatory responses and is characterized by sneezing. Previous studies found that AR's allergen exposure significantly induces plasma cells and reduces regulatory T (Treg) cells, a population that contributes to control AR. Therefore, upregulating Treg expression can regulate plasma cells leading to inhibit sneezing in AR.

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: Wound healing without fibrosis remains a clinical challenge and a new strategy to promote the optimal wound healing is needed. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can completely regenerate tissue injury due to the robust MSCs ability in controlling inflammation niche leading to granulation tissue formation, particularly through a release of various growth factors including transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). In response to TGF-β stimulation, fibroblasts differentiate into myofibroblast, marked by alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) that leads to wound healing acceleration.

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Aim To analyse the ability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to regulate interleukin 6 (IL-6) and transforming growth factor (TGF-β) expression under co-culture conditions in human systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Method This study used a post-test group design that used peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from SLE patients at Kariadi Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia, and MSCs from a human umbilical cord. The cells were divided into two groups.

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Article Synopsis
  • MSCs migrate to areas of acute liver failure (ALF) due to VEGF stimulation and can potentially improve liver function by differentiating into hepatocytes or via paracrine signaling.
  • The study compares the effectiveness of intravenous (IV) and intraperitoneal (IP) MSCs administration using liver function markers such as SGPT, SGOT, bilirubin, and VEGF levels in male Sprague-Dawley rats.
  • Results indicated that IV MSC administration significantly improved liver function more than IP administration, likely due to a notable increase in VEGF levels.
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