EFEK KATEKIN DAUN GAMBIR (UNCARIA GAMBIR ROXB) TERHADAP KADAR MALONDIALDEHID SERUM DAN EKSPRESI GEN SIRTUIN 1 PADA HIPOKAMPUS MENCIT BETINA MODEL PENUAAN

Aging is a physiological process characterized by progressive loss of physiological integrity that leads to impaired function and increased susceptibility to death. Oxidative stress is one of the factors that cause aging due to an imbalance between the amount of oxidants and antioxidants. In oxidative stress condition, malondialdehyde levels increase. D-galactose can induce aging in various organ systems. D-galactose induces oxidative stress in various organs through increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and advanced glycation endproducts. In oxidative stress condition, sirtuin1 (Sirt1) produces ribose O-acetyl-ADP which, later, is reduced into ribose ADP. Both of them have a protective effect against oxidative stress. Consumption of antioxidants may prevent aging. Gambir contains health-promoting ingredients such as catechins. This study aims to determine the effect of gambier leaves catechin extract on serum malondialdehyde levels and the expression of sirtuin 1 gene in female mice aging model induced by d-galactose. This is an in vivo experiment with post test-only control group study. The samples were 28 female mice which were divided into 4 groups namely P0, P1, P2, and P3. Each group was injected 150 mg/kgBW d-galactose intraperitoneally. P1, P2, and P3 were treated orally with 100, 200, and 400 mg/kgBW gambir leaves catechin extract, respectively. Statistical test use descriftive analisys. There were significant differences in serum MDA levels in all groups (p=0.002) and there were significant differences between the P0 and P2 groups (p=0.010) and between the P0 and P3 groups (p=0.010). Sirtuin1 gene relative expressions decresead in P1 (0,49), P2 (0,74), and P3 (0,43) as compared to P0 (1.00). Conclusion. Gambir leaves catechin extract reduces serum malondialdehyde levels in aging mouse models induced by d-galactose with an optimal dose of 200mg/kgBW. and cannot reduce the relative expression of Sirt1

Effect of 6 Weeks of Aerobic Training on the Oxidative Stress Condition of Male Wistar Rats Exposed To Particulate Matter

Introduction: Scientific evidence suggests the role of environmental pollutants, especially particulate mater in oxidative stress. However, the regular aerobic training has an important role in enhancing antioxidant defense and resistance to oxidative stress. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 6 weeks of aerobic training on the oxidative stress condition of male Wistar rats exposed to particulate matter. Methods: In this experimental study, 32 male rats (245 ± 8.5 g) aged 10 weeks, were divided into 4 groups of 8 rats each. The rats received the infusion of the particulate matter for 6 weeks through the nose. The exercise program included 6 weeks of aerobic training with 50% of maximum exercise; at the end of 6 weeks of the program, 24 hours after the last exercise session, blood samples were taken. Descriptive one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used in different groups. If analysis were significant, differences between groups were estimated using LSD test. Significance was defined as P≤0.05. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 16. Results: After 6 weeks of aerobic training, levels of Malondialdehyde in both groups: healthy exercise and particulate matter+exercise decreased significantly and in the infected group (P≤0.05), but did not show significant difference compared to the control group (P≥0.05). The level of Superoxide dismutase in the infected group showed a significant increase. There was no significant difference between the two Glutathione peroxidas and catalase enzymes in each group (P≥0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that aerobic training may be effective in reducing lipid peroxidation and enhancing antioxidant defense.

The SOD-2 protein is the single active SOD enzyme in C. elegans

ABSTRACTThe nematode C. elegans has a contingent of five sod genes, one of the largest among aerobic organism. Earlier studies revealed each of the five sod genes is capable of making perfectly active SOD proteins in heterologous expressions systems therefore none appears to be a pseudogene. Yet deletion of the entire contingent of sod genes fails to impose any effect on the survival of C. elegans except these animals appear more sensitive to extraneously applied oxidative stress condition. We asked how many of the five sod genes are actually active in C. elegans through an in-gel SOD activity analysis. Here we provide evidence that out of the five genes only the mitochondrial SOD gene is active in C. elegans, albeit at a much lesser amount compared to D. melanogaster and E. coli. Mutant analysis further confirmed that among the mitochondrial forms, SOD-2 is the only naturally active SOD in C. elegans.

Carnosol Improved Lifespan and Healthspan by Promoting Antioxidant Capacity in Caenorhabditis elegans

Carnosol, a phenolic diterpene, is one of the main constituents of Rosmarinus. It is known to possess a range of bioactivities, including antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Nevertheless, the antiaging effects of carnosol have received little attention. This study first indicated that carnosol increased the healthspan of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). First, compared with the control condition, carnosol treatment effectively decreased ROS accumulation under normal or oxidative stress condition, significantly increased several key antioxidant enzyme activities, and significantly decreased MDA content. Second, carnosol effectively prolonged lifespan under normal and stress conditions and slowed aging-related declines, including mobility, age pigmentation, and neurodegenerative disease, but had no effect on fertility and fat deposition. Finally, carnosol-mediated longevity required the upregulated expression of sod-3, sod-5, hsf-1, hsp-16.1, and hsp-16.2 and was dependent on the hsf-1 gene. Increased DAF-16 translocation was observed, but daf-16 was independent of the effects on lifespan induced by carnosol. These results suggested that carnosol might serve as a good source of natural antioxidants, and in particular, carnosol could be explored as a potential dietary supplement to slow aging.