Publications by authors named "Raghda Elsherif"

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  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a serious neurodevelopmental issue, and this study investigates the effects of administering MSCs-derived exosomes after birth on a rat model of ASD.
  • The research involved dividing male rat pups into control, VPA (exposed to a neurotoxin), and VPA treated with exosomes, assessing changes in behavior and cerebellar structure.
  • Results showed that VPA groups exhibited increased activity, social impairments, and disrupted cerebellar structure, while those treated with exosomes showed improvements in histological integrity and behaviors, supported by changes in specific signaling pathways.
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Electronic-cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices designed to become an alternative to classic cigarettes. Vaping of e-cigarettes and their recharge liquid have become extremely popular among the adolescents; however, its safety is not well established. Evaluation of the components of e-cigarette liquid and their potential effects on testis of adult male mice.

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Vitiligo is an idiopathic acquired chronic stigmatizing disease. It is a pigmentary disorder that affects the skin and the mucous membranes, and it is characterized by well-circumscribed, depigmented milky white macules and patches. It has an estimated prevalence of 0.

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Background: Astrocytes have been implicated as potentially exerting both neurotoxic and neuroprotective activities in Parkinson's disease (PD). Whether glial cells negatively impact the neuron integrity remains to be determined. We aimed to assess the vulnerability of glia and vessels in rat substantia nigra in a rotenone PD model.

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