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. Diagnostic Value of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) and CA 15-3 in Breast Cancer
Ajeng Kurnia Wardhani, Indranila Kustarini Samsuria, Meita Hendrianingtyas, Edward Kurnia Setiawan Limijadi, Ria Triwardhani

2. The Effectivity of Thymus vulgaris Extract on IL-1 Level and Bacterial Count in The Heart of Balb-c Mice Infected with MRSA
Galuh Yulieta Nitihapsari, Helmia Farida, Muchlis Achsan Udji Sofro

3. The Differences of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2, Apolipoprotein B and Low Density Lipoprotein In Obese and Lean Men
Yuliana Yuliana, Purwanto Adipireno, Edward Kurnia Setiawan Limijadi, Nyoman Suci Widyastiti, Dwi Retnoningrum

4. Patient-Driven Findings of Genetic Associations for PANS and PANDAS
Robert Steve Horvath, Samuel Keating

5. The Effectivity of Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Extract on The Growth Inhibition of Candida Albicans
Rafinda Naditya Arismunandar, Isniya Nosartika, Brigitta Natania Renata Purnomo, Arlita Leniseptaria Antari

6. Therapeutic Effect of Red Spinach (Amaranthus tricolor L.) Extract on Pancreatic MDA Levels Rats (Rattus norvegicus) Exposed to MLD-STZ
Kartika Rahma, Ois Nurcahyanti

Case Reports
7. Subacute Spinal Subdural Hematoma in One-Year Old Boy Due to Severe Hemophilia A
Tun Paksi Sareharto, Suciati Jandraningrum, Vetty Kurniawati, Agus Priambodo, Alifiani Hikmah Putranti

Review Articles
8. Melatonin, A Promising Therapeutic for Diabetes Mellitus and Its Complications: A Narrative Review
Yanuarita Tursinawati, Arum Kartikadewi, Arum Kartikadewi, Ari Yuniastuti, Ari Yuniastuti, R Susanti