Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research (JBTR) is an open access, international peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on: clinical medicine, molecular medicine, tropical medicine, infectious diseases, cardiovascular medicine, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacotherapy with particular interest on the link between clinical and basic research called translational research. The journal publishes articles on a wide range of subjects of interest to researchers and clinical practitioners. Papers from any institution related to the field above are welcome, collaborative research is more appreciated.

In the present time, due to rapid progress of genomic research and medical services globally, the JBTR have collaborated scientifically with Indonesian Society of Human Genetics (InaSHG) and Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) Semarang branch by inviting members of InaSHG and PAPDI to be a member of editorial board and advisory board as well as reviewers.

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Original Research Articles

1. Synergistic Potential of the Leaves of Aspillia africana (Compositae) and Psidium guajava (Myrtaceae) Against Some Selected Bacterial and Fungal Isolates
Foluso Ologundudu, OLADELE IDRIS

2. Optimizing Real-Time PCR methods for detection of ssaN gene Salmonella enterica subsp.enterica in the blood specimen
Oktania Sandra Puspita, Andi Yasmon, Beti Ernawati Dewi

3. In silico Identification of Characteristics Spike Glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 in the Development Novel Candidates for COVID-19 Infectious Diseases
Taufik Muhammad Fakih, Mentari Luthfika Dewi

4.
Effect of Metformin on Bcl-2/Bax Expression Ratio and Endometrial Implants: A Mouse Model in Endometriosis Study
Inu Mulyantoro, Oktoria Indrapraja, Widjiati Widjiati, Noor Pramono Noerpramana

5. Case Reports

A Rare Case of 18-year-old female with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Short Stature
Fransisca Yustika Dewi Siahaan, Hery Djagat Purnomo, Khristophorus Heri Nugroho Hario Seno, Rakhma Yanti Hellmi

6. Review Articles

Knowing When and How to Fight: COVID-19 Between Viral Clearance and Immune Tolerance
Ahmad Utomo