Publications by authors named "Rafika I Paramita"

Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive brain tumor that primarily affects adults. The Stupp Protocol, which includes surgical resection, chemoradiation, and monotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ), is the standard treatment regimen for GBM. However, repeated use of TMZ leads to resistance in GBM cells, resulting in a poor prognosis for patients.

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  • The study aimed to explore the biological mechanisms behind polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) by analyzing protein-protein interaction networks (PPINs) based on genes linked to PCOS.
  • Researchers used in silico methods, analyzing gene data from Genecards to create a PPIN with 82 genes and identify 19 significant gene clusters related to ovarian steroidogenesis and metabolic pathways.
  • The findings indicate that these gene clusters play a crucial role in the development of PCOS, though some important genes identified may require further investigation for a clearer understanding.
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  • Breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) contribute to treatment resistance and recurrence, making it crucial to identify specific biomarkers for effective cancer management.
  • The study utilized datasets and bioinformatics tools to analyze differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to BCSCs, identifying 65 up-regulated and 190 down-regulated genes linked to tumorigenesis and stemness.
  • Key potential biomarkers identified include FYN, INADL, OCLN, F11R, and TOP2A, which may aid in understanding BCSCs and improving cancer prognosis and therapy monitoring.
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Objective: This study is aimed to acquiring new compounds of Eugenyl benzoate (2-methoxy-4-(prop-2-en-1-yl)phenyl benzoate) derivatives that can inhibit HT29 colorectal cancer cells.

Methods: In this research, we used several chemical reactions to synthesize novel compounds, such as Esterification, Demethylation, Halohydrin, and Sharpless reaction. Cytotoxicity assays were performed to test the inhibitory activity of compounds against HT29 colon cancer cells.

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is a non-albicans species with a high prevalence, which causes candidaemia. Current treatment guidelines include fluconazole as a primary therapeutic option for the treatment of these infections; however, it is only a fungistatic against ., and both inherent and acquired resistance to fluconazole have been reported.

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Vaccines are an upcoming medical intervention for breast cancer. By targeting the tumor antigen, cancer vaccines can be designed to train the immune system to recognize tumor cells. Therefore, along with technological advances, the vaccine design process is now starting to be carried out with more rational methods such as designing epitope-based peptide vaccines using immunoinformatics methods.

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Germline predisposition plays an important role in breast cancer. Different ethnic populations need respective studies on cancer risks pertinent to germline variants. We aimed to discover the pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants (P/LP-Vs) of germline breast cancer susceptibility genes and to evaluate their correlation with the clinical characteristics in Jakarta populations.

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Background: The number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow in Indonesia. This phenomenon motivates researchers to find alternative drugs that function for prevention or treatment. Due to the rich biodiversity of Indonesian medicinal plants, one alternative is to examine the potential of herbal medicines to support COVID therapy.

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Xanthine oxidase (XO) is an enzyme that catalyzes the production of uric acid and superoxide radicals from purine bases: hypoxanthine and xanthine and is also expressed in respiratory epithelial cells. Uric acid, which is also considered a danger associated molecule pattern (DAMP), could trigger a series of inflammatory responses by activating the inflammasome complex path and NF-B within the endothelial cells and by inducing proinflammatory cytokine release. Concurrently, XO also converts the superoxide radicals into hydroxyl radicals that further induce inflammatory responses.

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Escherichia coli are one of the commonest bacteria causing bloodstream infection (BSI). The aim of the research was to identify the serotypes, MLST (Multi Locus Sequence Type), virulence genes, and antimicrobial resistance of E. coli isolated from bloodstream infection hospitalized patients in Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital Jakarta.

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, accounting for approximately 25% of all cancer cases worldwide. Some breast cancer patients are genetically predisposed to genes involved in genomic stability. We report the targeted genome sequencing data of 24 young women (aged below 45 years) breast cancer patients admitted to Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are some of the most devastating preventable complications in critical care units. Of the bacterial causes of BSIs, is the most common among Enterobacteriaceae. Bacteria resistant to therapeutic antibiotics represent a significant global health challenge.

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