Nahla El-Eraky El-Azab
Benha
Egypt
Research Article
Effect of Methyl Mercury on the Cerebellar Cortex of Rats and the Possible Neuroprotective Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Conditioned Medium. Histological and Immunohistochemical Study
Author(s): Nahla El-Eraky El-Azab, Abeer M. El-Mahalaway and Dina SabryNahla El-Eraky El-Azab, Abeer M. El-Mahalaway and Dina Sabry
BACKGROUND: Methyl mercury (Me Hg) is an environmental toxin associated with many serious neurological disorders. Conditioned Medium (CM) derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) is a novel promising approach for the treatment of nervous system damage and various diseases. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this research is to assess the consequence of Me Hg on the rats’ cerebellar cortex and the potential neuroprotective effect of MSCs – CM. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty adult male albino rats were divided into four groups: Group I: control rats; Group II: Me Hg chloride treated rats; Group III: Me Hg chloride and DMEM treated rats; Group IV: CM treated rats after injection with Me Hg chloride. Cerebellar specimens were taken and handled for histological and immunohistochemical techniques. Morphometrical studies and statistical analysis were performed. RESULTS: Groups II and III show.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572-4126.1000430