Introduction: Pentagamayunon-0 (PG V-0) compound, a curcurnin analog, can inhibit steroido¬genesis of luteal cell culture by inhibiting the production ofprogesterone. The action site of PG V¬0 on steroidogenesis of luteal cells is still unknown. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of PGV-0 on the Extracellular Signal Regulated Kinase (ERK) phosphorylation in steroido¬genesis…
Objective: To evaluate the effect of prednisone in unilateral testicular torsion on Sertoli cell quality of contralateral testis. Material & Method: Thirty Wistar rats were divided into three groups i.e. group A (sham procedure), group B (unilateral torsion + orchiectomy after 6 hours), and group C (unilateral torsion + orchiectomy after 24 hours). Group B and C were further divided into subgro…
Pasak bumi is popular as an aphrodisiac. Traditionally, pasak bumi infusion is used to increase libido and duration of erection. The research was focused on: Activity level of FSH cells after three days of pasak bumi treatment. The research was carried out by evaluation using immunohistochemistry method via antibody anti FSH staining. The result of the research showed that a dosage of 18 mg/200…