Cytoprotective Properties of Turmeric Oil (Curcuma longa L.) on Fibroblast Cells.

Objective: Senescence is a cellular physiological process involved in cell aging. One factor that increases senescence is oxidative stress, which can be induced by hydrogen peroxide. Active compounds in turmeric (Curcuma longa) are classified as volatile and non-volatile.

The employment of real-time polymerase chain reaction for analysis of canine meat in meatball products for halal authentication analysis.

Objective: Meatballs are a popular meat-based food consumed widely in Indonesian society. However, the issue of unethical substitution of halal meatballs with non-halal meats, particularly pork and canine meat (CM), has emerged. The existence of non-halal meats, including CM, in food products is prohibited in Islam, necessitating the development of reliable analytical techniques for their identification.