Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats

Background: Malnutrition has detrimental effects on brain development, leading to neuroinflammatory and neurotransmitter disorders. A nutrient-rich diet is advocated to mitigate these effects. In South Kalimantan, natural resources such as pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack.) and seluang...

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Main Authors: Triawanti, Didik Dwi Sanyoto, Meitria Syahadatina Noor, Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga
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Published: Indonesian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2023-12-01
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author Triawanti
Didik Dwi Sanyoto
Meitria Syahadatina Noor
Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga
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description Background: Malnutrition has detrimental effects on brain development, leading to neuroinflammatory and neurotransmitter disorders. A nutrient-rich diet is advocated to mitigate these effects. In South Kalimantan, natural resources such as pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack.) and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) are recognized for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pasak bumi in comparison with seluang fish and DHA on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter imbalances in malnourished rats. Methods: The study involved dividing malnourished rats into six experimental groups: (1) untreated control, (2) treated with pasak bumi extract, (3) treated with DHA, (4) treated with a combination of DHA and pasak bumi extract, (5) treated with seluang fish, (6) treated with a combination of seluang fish and pasak bumi extract; and a control group of normal rats receiving standard feed and placebo. The primary outcomes measured were levels of IL-6, TNF-α, and serotonin. Results: The study revealed that malnutrition in rats significantly elevated IL-6 and TNF-α levels. Treatments involving pasak bumi extract, both alone and in combination with DHA or seluang fish, reduced IL-6 levels. Similarly, combination of pasak bumi extract and DHA or seluang fish lowered TNF-α levels than single treatment of pasak bumi extract (p > 0.05). All treatments did not reduce the serotonin level. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the potent anti-inflammatory capabilities of pasak bumi extract, particularly when combined with DHA or seluang fish, in mitigating the inflammatory response in malnourished rats.
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spelling doaj-art-7f62307e2e1a44f3ba154c3646fcc1c22025-02-08T03:05:52ZengIndonesian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyActa Biochimica Indonesiana2654-61082654-32222023-12-016110.32889/actabioina.114Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished ratsTriawanti0Didik Dwi Sanyoto1Meitria Syahadatina Noor2Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga3Department of Biochemistry and Biomolecular, Medical Faculty, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, 70232, IndonesiaDepartment of Biomedic, Anatomy Division, Medical Faculty , Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, 70232, IndonesiaDepartment of Public Health, Medical Faculty, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, 70232, IndonesiaUndergraduate Medical Faculty, Brawijaya University, Malang, 65145, Indonesia Background: Malnutrition has detrimental effects on brain development, leading to neuroinflammatory and neurotransmitter disorders. A nutrient-rich diet is advocated to mitigate these effects. In South Kalimantan, natural resources such as pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack.) and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) are recognized for their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pasak bumi in comparison with seluang fish and DHA on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter imbalances in malnourished rats. Methods: The study involved dividing malnourished rats into six experimental groups: (1) untreated control, (2) treated with pasak bumi extract, (3) treated with DHA, (4) treated with a combination of DHA and pasak bumi extract, (5) treated with seluang fish, (6) treated with a combination of seluang fish and pasak bumi extract; and a control group of normal rats receiving standard feed and placebo. The primary outcomes measured were levels of IL-6, TNF-α, and serotonin. Results: The study revealed that malnutrition in rats significantly elevated IL-6 and TNF-α levels. Treatments involving pasak bumi extract, both alone and in combination with DHA or seluang fish, reduced IL-6 levels. Similarly, combination of pasak bumi extract and DHA or seluang fish lowered TNF-α levels than single treatment of pasak bumi extract (p > 0.05). All treatments did not reduce the serotonin level. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the potent anti-inflammatory capabilities of pasak bumi extract, particularly when combined with DHA or seluang fish, in mitigating the inflammatory response in malnourished rats. https://pbbmi.org/newjurnal/index.php/actabioina/article/view/114malnutritionpasak bumineuroinflammationneurotransmitter
spellingShingle Triawanti
Didik Dwi Sanyoto
Meitria Syahadatina Noor
Dimas Ikhsan Airlangga
Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
Acta Biochimica Indonesiana
malnutrition
pasak bumi
neuroinflammation
neurotransmitter
title Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
title_full Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
title_fullStr Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
title_full_unstemmed Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
title_short Effect of pasak bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), DHA, and seluang fish (Rasbora spp.) on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
title_sort effect of pasak bumi eurycoma longifolia jack dha and seluang fish rasbora spp on neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter alterations in malnourished rats
topic malnutrition
pasak bumi
neuroinflammation
neurotransmitter
url https://pbbmi.org/newjurnal/index.php/actabioina/article/view/114
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