Moustafa Fathy

ORCID: 0000-0002-0734-5007
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Research Areas
  • Mesenchymal stem cell research
  • Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Chemotherapy-induced organ toxicity mitigation
  • Cancer Cells and Metastasis
  • Acute Kidney Injury Research
  • Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
  • Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms
  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
  • Estrogen and related hormone effects
  • PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cancer
  • Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
  • Liver physiology and pathology
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Nigella sativa pharmacological applications
  • Nephrotoxicity and Medicinal Plants
  • Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
  • Synthesis and biological activity
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
  • Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
  • Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects

Minia University
2013-2025

NOSM University
2023-2024

Menoufia University
2023-2024

University of Toyama
2012-2024

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
2024

Eugenol is a phytochemical present in different plant products, e.g., clove oil. Traditionally, it used against number of disorders and was suggested to have anticancer activity. In this study, the activity eugenol evaluated human cervical cancer (HeLa) cell line proliferation examined after treatment with various concentrations durations. Cytotoxicity tested using lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzyme leakage. order assess eugenol's potential act synergistically chemotherapy radiotherapy,...

10.3390/molecules24213979 article EN cc-by Molecules 2019-11-03

Insulin resistance contributes to several disorders including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Carpachromene is a natural active compound that inhibits α-glucosidase enzyme. The aim of the present study investigate potential activity carpachromene on glucose consumption, metabolism insulin signalling in HepG2 cells resistant model. A cell model (HepG2/IRM) was established. Cell viability assay HepG2/IRM performed after carpachromene/metformin treatment. Glucose concentration...

10.3390/molecules26247629 article EN cc-by Molecules 2021-12-16

The amnion membrane is developed from embryo-derived cells, and amniotic cells have been shown to exhibit multidifferentiation potential. These represent a desirable source for stem variety of reasons. However, date very few molecular analyses amnion-derived reported, efficient markers isolating the remain unclear. This paper assesses characterization as by examining stemness marker expressions epithelial mesenchymal flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, quantitative PCR. Flow cytometry...

10.1089/cell.2013.0090 article EN Cellular Reprogramming 2014-07-28

SARS-CoV-2 is one of the coronavirus families that emerged at end 2019. It infected respiratory system and caused a pandemic worldwide. Fluoroquinolones (FQs) have been safely used as antibacterial agents for decades. The antiviral activity FQs was observed. Moreover, substitution on C-7 position ciprofloxacin enhanced its activity. Therefore, this study aims to investigate 7-(4-(N-substituted-carbamoyl-methyl)piperazin-1yl)-chalcone in comparison with against main protease (Mpro ).Vero...

10.1111/fcp.12708 article EN Fundamental and Clinical Pharmacology 2021-07-16

Pantoprazole has an antioxidant function against reactive oxygen species (ROS). Vincamine, a herbal candidate, is indole alkaloid of clinical use brain sclerosis. The aim the present experiment to evaluate, on molecular level for first time, value vincamine in addition pantoprazole treating experimentally induced renal ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI). One-hundred-and-twenty-eight healthy male Wistar albino rats were included. Serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and malondialdehyde...

10.3390/molecules27041383 article EN cc-by Molecules 2022-02-18

Metastatic breast cancer is an incurable form of that exhibits high levels epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers. Angiotensin II has been linked to various signaling pathways involved in tumor cell growth and metastasis. The aim this study investigate, for the first time, anti-proliferative activity azilsartan, angiotensin receptor blocker, against lines MCF-7 MDA-MB-231 at molecular level. Cell viability, cycle, apoptosis, colony formation, migration assays were performed. RT-PCR...

10.3390/molecules27227825 article EN cc-by Molecules 2022-11-13

Cisplatin is a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent; however, its potential side effects, including gonadotoxicity and infertility, are critical problem. Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cisplatin-induced testicular dysfunction. We investigated whether kinetin use at different concentrations could alleviate gonadal injury associated with cisplatin treatment, an exploration involvement antioxidant capacity. Kinetin was administered doses 0.25, 0.5, 1 mg/kg, alone or...

10.3390/antiox11050863 article EN cc-by Antioxidants 2022-04-28

Renal ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury is characterized by an unexpected impairment of blood flow to the kidney. Azilsartan angiotensin receptor blocker that approved for management hypertension. The present study aimed investigate, on molecular basics, nephroprotective activity azilsartan renal IR in rats. Rats were assigned into four groups: (1) Sham group, (2) (3) and (4) IR/Azilsartan-treated group. Histological examination function evaluated. Levels KIM-1, HMGB1, caspase 3, GPX, SOD,...

10.3390/cells12010185 article EN cc-by Cells 2023-01-02

Abstract Purpose Globally, sepsis, which is a major health issue resulting from severe infection-induced inflammation, the fifth biggest cause of death. This research aimed to evaluate, for first time, molecular effects gabapentin's possible nephroprotective potential on septic rats by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Methods Sepsis was produced CLP in male Wistar rats. Evaluations histopathology renal function were conducted. MDA, SOD, GSH, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 levels measured. qRT-PCR...

10.1007/s00210-023-02650-y article EN cc-by Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology 2023-08-07

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive, irreversible lung disease that leads to respiratory failure and death. Vincamine an indole alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Vinca minor acts as vasodilator. The present study aims investigate protective activity vincamine against EMT in bleomycin (BLM)-induced via assessing apoptotic TGF-β1/p38 MAPK/ERK1/2 signaling pathways. In bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, protein content, total cell count, LDH were evaluated. N-cadherin, fibronectin,...

10.3390/molecules28124665 article EN cc-by Molecules 2023-06-09

Testicular torsion carries the ominous prospect of inducing acute scrotal distress and perilous consequence testicular atrophy, necessitating immediate surgical intervention to reinstate vital perfusion, notwithstanding paradoxical detrimental impact reperfusion. Although no drugs have secured approval for this urgent circumstance, antioxidants emerge as promising candidates. This study aspires illustrate influence eprosartan, an AT1R antagonist, on in rats. Wistar albino rats were...

10.1038/s41598-024-62740-6 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-05-31

Abstract Sepsis is a pathological and biochemical disorder induced by numerous infections, leading to critical illness high mortality rate worldwide. Vincamine an indole alkaloid compound obtained from the leaves of Vinca minor. The present study aims investigate hepato-protective activity vincamine during colon ligation puncture (CLP)-induced sepsis at molecular level. was using CLP model. Liver function enzymes such as ALT AST were analyzed. hepatic antioxidant status (SOD GSH), lipid...

10.1038/s41598-024-69729-1 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-08-23

Abstract The defect in the hepatobiliary transport system results an impairment of bile flow, leading to accumulation toxic compounds with subsequent liver disorders. Vincamine, a plant indole alkaloid that is utilized as dietary supplement, has been known for its promising pharmacological activities. For first time, present study was planned estimate, at molecular level, potentiality vincamine against alfa-naphthyl isothiocyanate (ANIT)-induced hepatic cholestasis. Liver function tests were...

10.1007/s00210-024-03119-2 article EN cc-by Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology 2024-05-18

Nitric oxide (NO) and inducible nitric synthase enzyme (iNOS) have been implicated in various tumors. Hepatocellular carcinoma is a highly aggressive form of solid tumor. The lack effective therapy necessitates the introduction novel therapeutic strategies to counter this disease. Nigella sativa (NS) has shown specific health benefits. aim study was investigate vivo modulation iNOS pathway by NS ethanolic extract (NSEE) implications effect as an antitumor approach against diethylnitrosamine...

10.1007/s12199-013-0336-8 article EN cc-by Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2013-04-22

For hepatic failure, stem cell transplantation has been chosen as an alternative therapy, especially for mesenchymal cells (MSCs). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect eugenol (EUG) on in vivo antifibrotic activity adipose tissue-derived MSCs (AT-MSCs) and underlying mechanism. After characterization MSCs, rats were divided into five groups, Group 1 (normal control), 2 (CCl4), 3 (CCl4 + AT-MSCs), 4 EUG) 5 AT-MSCs EUG). Biochemical histopathological investigations performed....

10.3390/molecules25020348 article EN cc-by Molecules 2020-01-15

Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) in the kidney is most common cause of acute renal dysfunction through different cell damage mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate, on molecular basics for first time, effect pantoprazole IRI rats. Different biochemical parameters and oxidative stress markers were assessed. ELISA was used estimate proinflammatory cytokines. qRT-PCR western blot investigate gene protein expression. Renal histopathological examination also performed. resulted tissue...

10.3390/ijms221910669 article EN International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021-10-01

Severe burn injuries create large skin defects that render the host susceptible to bacterial infections. Burn wound infection often causes systemic sepsis and severe septicemia, resulting in an increase mortality of patients with injuries. Therefore, appropriate care is important prevent improve patient outcomes. However, it difficult heal a third-degree injury. The aim this study was investigate whether hyperdry human amniotic membrane (HD-AM) could promote early granulation tissue...

10.1093/burnst/tkaa014 article EN cc-by Burns & Trauma 2020-01-01
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