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Publication Name World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID 123639
Country Indonesia
Received
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ISSN 1949-8462 (online)
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Category Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type Basic Study
Article Title Effects of 5-methoxytryptophan on cardiac structure and functions in a rat model of diabetic cardiomyopathy
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Susetyo Atmojo, Bambang Budi Siswanto, Nurjati Chairani Siregar, Aria Kekalih, Fadlina Chany Saputri, Budi Susetyo Pikir, Deni Noviana, Apridya Nurhafizah, Riska Ferdian, Wilbert Huang and Puspita Eka Wuyung
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Susetyo Atmojo http://orcid.org/0009-0003-7504-3259
Bambang Budi Siswanto http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3998-1590
Nurjati Chairani Siregar http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7333-1164
Aria Kekalih http://orcid.org/0009-0009-7895-1993
Fadlina Chany Saputri http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8102-7787
Budi Susetyo Pikir http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2311-0582
Deni Noviana http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9496-0130
Apridya Nurhafizah http://orcid.org/0009-0000-2059-9610
Wilbert Huang http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4637-0819
Puspita Eka Wuyung http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9737-4409
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Susetyo Atmojo, Consultant, Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 6, Central, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia. susetyoatmojo30@gmail.com
Key Words Diabetic cardiomyopathy; 5-Methoxytryptophan; Cardiac remodeling; Echocardiography; N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide; Experimental model
Core Tip Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by progressive myocardial remodeling and a lack of therapies that specifically target the underlying inflammatory and fibrotic processes. This study evaluated the effects of 5-methoxytryptophan (5-MTP) in a rat model of DCM. Treatment with 5-MTP significantly reduced N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels and attenuated early structural remodeling but did not improve systolic or diastolic cardiac function. These findings suggest that 5-MTP may influence early myocardial remodeling; however, additional studies are needed to determine whether optimized dosing, longer treatment durations, or other treatment strategies can produce sustained structural and functional benefits.
Publish Date 2026-08-26 05:34
Citation

Atmojo S, Siswanto BB, Siregar NC, Kekalih A, Saputri FC, Pikir BS, Noviana D, Nurhafizah A, Ferdian R, Huang W, Wuyung PE. Effects of 5-methoxytryptophan on cardiac structure and functions in a rat model of diabetic cardiomyopathy. World J Cardiol 2026; 18(8): 123639

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v18/i8/123639.htm
DOI https://doi.org/10.4330/wjc.123639
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