Publications by authors named "A Gaafar"

We aimed to identify the molecular signatures of primitive CD34 and CD34 hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell (HSC/HPC) subsets in cord blood and bone marrow samples. CD34 and CD34 HSC/HPC subsets from cord blood and bone marrow were characterized using flow cytometry, real-time PCR, and proteomic analysis to evaluate their phenotypic and molecular profiles. Our findings revealed a significantly higher percentage of LinCD34CD38 (-/-) cells than of LinCD34CD38 (+/-) cells in cord blood.

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Objective: Acquired laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) is notorious for recurrence and the need for repeated procedures to achieve a satisfactory outcome. This limitation is, at least partly, due to the suboptimal healing process of the airway following trauma. Consequently, innovative interventions are required to improve wound healing, which would reflect on improving the outcome of the management of LTS.

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Background: Magnesium (Mg) is essential for plant growth and development and plays critical roles in physiological and biochemical processes. Mg deficiency adversely affects growth of plants by limiting shoot and root development, disturbing the structure and membranes of the grana, reducing photosynthesis efficiency, and lowering net CO assimilation. The MGT (Magnesium transporter) family is responsible for the absorption and transportation of magnesium in plants.

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The yellow catfish is an economically significant freshwater fish with increasing importance in aquaculture. However, the low temperature environments prevalent in certain regions pose challenges to its growth, development, and overall health. This study aimed to explore the impact of dietary arginine (Arg) addition on the growth, digestive capacity, and intestinal antioxidant response in fish under low temperature acclimation (18 °C).

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The development of new drugs for the inhibition of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development and progression is a critical and urgent need. The median survival rate for HCC patients remains disappointingly low. Vinpocetine is a safe nootropic agent that is often used to enhance cognitive function.

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