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ULTRASTRUCTURAL PATHOLOGY
ULTRASTRUCTURAL PATHOLOGY
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic relapsing intestinal inflammation that is becoming of increasing
incidence worldwide and has insufficient treatment. Therefore, finding effective therapies remains
a priority. A dextran sodium sulfate colitis model was established to elucidate colonic layers
alterations and compare adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived microvesicles (MSC-MVs) versus
infliximab (IFX) efficacy through biochemical, light, and electron microscope studies. Fifty-four rats
were allocated to 4 groups: Control (Con), UC, UC+IFX, and UC+MSC-MVs groups. End body
weights (BW) and serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were recorded. Colitis severity was
estimated by disease activity index (DAI). Colonic specimens were processed to evaluate the
histological structure, collagen content, surface mucous and goblet cells, CD44, TNF-α, and GFAP
immune expression. Morphometric and statistical analyses were performed. The UC group
revealed congested, stenosed colons, a significant decline in end BW, and a significant increase
in serum MDA and DAI. Furthermore, disturbed histoarchitecture, inflammatory infiltration, deple
tion of surface mucous and goblet cells, increased collagen, and TNF-α expression and decreased
GFAP expression were observed. Alterations were partially attenuated by IFX therapy, whereas
MSC-MVs significantly improved all parameters. In conclusion, MSC-MVs were a superior thera
peutic option, via attenuating oxidative stress and inflammatory infiltration, in addition to restor
ing intestinal epithelial integrity and mucosal barrier.
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