@article {2192, title = {Interpolation Pedicle Flap Technique in Wound Defect with Tibial Bone Exposed: A Case Report}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {December 2023}, pages = {1268-1271}, type = {Case Report}, chapter = {1268}, abstract = {

Interpolation flap is a flap constructed from nonadjacent donor tissue that carry an inherent blood supply (vascular pedicle). They are ideally suitable for reconstruction of large or deep defect. These flaps have their own blood supply therefore they are more likely to survive on exposed bone or cartilage. The use of these technique should result in a bridge of tissue, or pedicle, between the flap base and the surgical defect. A 61-years-old man admitted to the emergency unit 2 hours ago after a traffic accident. Physical examination shows crush injuries on the right lower limb with open wounds exposing the muscles, tendons, and bone. In the distal neurovascular (NVD) obtained capillary refill time \< 2 seconds, limited active movement due to pain, and good sensory. After the initial treatment of external fixation and debridement, a week follow up found a wound defect on the medial side of the leg around 10 x 15 cm with tibial bone exposed as a base of wound defect. The usage of Pedicle Interpolation Flap Technique is a better choice to delayed treatment for soft tissue defect with bone exposed. The anatomy of artery is essential as a requirement to obtain the flap needed. Fine and holistic care of the flap shall increase the success rate of regaining and retaining anatomical and physiological, as well as cosmetic, and exponentially lower the probability of complications occurrence by accurate planning and hand in hand care to better strength, motion and functional outcome.

}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.230}, author = {Zainarda and Andi Asadul Islam and Muhammad Sakti} } @article {1182, title = {Analysis of GABRB3 Protein Level After Administration of Valerian Extract (Valeriana officinalis) in BALB/c mice}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {June 2020}, pages = {821-827}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {821}, abstract = {

Background: Valeriana officinalis is most commonly used as traditional medicine. Valerenic acid is the primary component of Valerian officinalis which inhibits the catabolism of enzyme induced breakdown of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) in the brain, resulting in sedation. The aim of this study is to determine the level of GABRB3 protein, as part of major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, after administration of Valerian extracts in BALB/c mice. Materials and Methods: This is an experimental study using animal model with post test-only controlled group design. Twenty healthy adult male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into four groups, negative control group (Aquadest), positive control group (Diazepam 0.025 mg/10 g), first treatment group (Valerian extract 2.5 mg/10 g) and second treatment group (Valerian extract 5 mg/10 g). The drugs were administered via gastric gavage for seven consecutive days. The blood was drawn from each mice on the first day (before treatment) and on the seventh day of experiment (2 hours after treatment). The blood sample was examined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to determine the GABRB3 protein level. Results: GABRB3 protein level in BALB/c mice after administration of Valerian extract was increased significantly in both treatment group (p \<0.0001). The highest increment in protein levels was found in the first treatment group with an increase of 2.988 μmol/L, compared with the second treatment group with an increase of 2.146 μmol/L. Conclusion: GABRB3 protein level in BALB/c mice were increased after administration of Valerian extract. Administration of higher dose does not yield in higher GABRB3 protein level nor sedative effect.

}, keywords = {BALB/c mice, Diazepam, GABRB3 protein, Valerian extract}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.118}, author = {Erwin Mulyawan and Muhammad Ramli Ahmad and Andi Asadul Islam and Muh Nasrum Massi and Mochammad Hatta and Syafri Kamsul Arif} }