Dr. Osama Abdel-Ghaffar Youssef
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Dr. Osama Abdel-Ghaffar Youssef

Professor
Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physiology from Cairo University, Egypt

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Area of Interest:

Zoology
100%
Physiology
62%
Pharmacology
90%
Hematology
75%
Toxicological Pathology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Abdel-Ghaf O., A.M. Hegab and E.I. Rayan, 2019. Evaluation of antioxidative effect of green tea catechins against isoniazid-induced biochemical alterations in rats. International Journal of Pharmacology 15: 777-789.
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  2. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S.T. Mahmoud, A.A. Said and F.A.Y. Sanad, 2018. Ameliorative effect of rutin against isoniazid-induced alterations in certain hematological and biochemical parameters of albino rats. Int. J. Pharmacol., 14: 39-51.
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  3. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., A.A. Ali and S.A. Soliman, 2018. Protective effect of naringenin against isoniazid-induced adverse reactions in rats. Int. J. Pharmacol., 14: 667-680.
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  4. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S.T. Mahmoud, A.A. Said and F.A.Y. Sanad, 2017. Hepatoprotective effect of rutin against oxidative stress of isoniazid in albino rats. Int. J. Pharmacol., 13: 516-528.
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  5. Rawi, S., O.A. Youssef, A. Metwally, M.A. Badawy and M. Al-Hazmi, 2014. Parasitological evaluation of Ro 15-9268, a 9-acridanone-hydrazone derivative against Schistosoma mansoni in mice, and observations on changes in serum enzyme levels. Parasitol. Res., 113: 437-446.
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  6. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S. Thabet and G.M. Abul-Fotouh, 2010. A physiological study to evaluate the antioxidative activity of quercetin against the isoniazid- induced adverse reactions in male albino rats. Egypt. J. Zool., 54: 123-146.
  7. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., F. Ebeid And A.M. Fahmy, 2010. Parasitological and physiological studies to assess the efficacy of Ro 15-9268 in comparison to praziquantel against the Egyptian strain of Schistosoma haematobium in hamsters. Egypt. J. Zool., 54: 147-179.
  8. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., 2007. Can green tea catechins protect against the toxicity induced by the acute exposure to arsenic in female albino rats? J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 53: 163-189.
  9. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S. Nozhy And M. Abbas, 2006. Evaluation of the protective role of silymarin against the toxic effects of nitrofurantoin upon hepatic tissue and the activity of certain erythrocytic enzymes in male albino rats. Egypt. J. Zool., 47: 267-291.
  10. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S. Nozhy And M. Abbas, 2006. Evaluation of the protective role of silymarin against the toxic effects of nitrofurantoin upon certain hematological and biochemical parameters in male albino rats. Egypt. J. Zool., 47: 293-317.
  11. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., 2006. Protective role of Zingiber officinale extract against arsenic-induced toxicity in female albino rats. Egypt. J. Zool., 47: 183-201.
  12. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S.M. Rawi and A.I. Is'haq, 2005. Evaluation of the curative efficacy of Ro 15-8843 against mansonian schistosomiasis in albino mice. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 47: 139-170.
  13. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., F.A. Abdel-Mageed, S.K. Ahmed and A.M. Hegab, 2004. Protective effects of green tea catechins against acetaminophen- induced side effects. Egypt. J. Zool., 43: 135-154.
  14. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., 2004. Assessment of the efficacy of Ro 16-2308 against the Egyptian strain of S. mansoni in mice: Parasitological, hematological and biochemical criteria. Egypt. J. Zool., 42: 173-203.
  15. El-Gazzar, H.A., O. Abdel-Ghaffar and S.H.M. Khalifa, 2003. Formaldehyde as a milk preservative: 2- Effects on some hematological parameters and on the levels of serum proteins and bilirubin of male albino rats. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 42: 265-288.
  16. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., H.A. El-Gazzar and S.H.M. Khalifa, 2003. Formaldehyde as a milk preservative: 1- A survey on milk markets and effect of formaldehyde on some biochemical parameters of albino rats. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 42: 221-246.
  17. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., M.M. Badawy and F.A. Youssef, 2001. Physiological changes concurrent with repeated administration of therapeutic doses of piretanide in male albino rats. Egypt. J. Zool., 36: 1-26.
  18. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., G.M. Morsy and G.M. Aboul-Fotouh, 2001. Hematological and biochemical changes concomitant to repeated administration of bumetanide in male albino rats. J. Union. Arab. Biol., 16: 499-529.
  19. Abdel-Ghaffar, O. and A.A. Qurtam, 2001. Parasitological, hematological and biochemical assessment of the efficacy of Ro 15-5458 against the Egyptian strain of Schistosoma mansini in mice. J. Egypt Ger. Soc. Zool., 36: 571-603.
  20. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., I.M.A. Al-Agouza, E. Khafagi And A.M.M. Hegab, 1999. Effect of dietary zinc deficiency on growth rate and certain biochemical parameters of weanling New Zealand rabbits. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 28: 441-461.
  21. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., I.M.A. Al-Agouza and M.A. Abdel-Sadek, 1999. Hematological and biochemical evaluation of the radioprotective role and adverse reactions of 2-mercaptopropionylglycine (MPG). J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 28: 463-483.
  22. Rawi, S.M., O. Abdel-Ghaffar and A.M. Fahmy, 1997. Biochemical evaluation of a new antischistosomal agent namely Ro 15-9268 against the Egyptian strain of Schistosoma mansoni and the study of its side effects in male albino mice. J. Union Arab Biol. Cairo, 7: 483-518.
  23. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., S.M. Rawi, A.A. Metwally, A.A. Badawy and A.M. Fahmy, 1997. Evaluation of the efficacy of Ro 15-9268 against the Egyptian strain of Schistosoma mansoni in mice and the study of its effects on the activity of certain serum enzymes. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 24: 561-581.
  24. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., H.M. Taha, M.M. Badawy and A.A. Hamza, 1997. Effect of chronic administration of furosemide on carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism in male albino rats. Ger. Soc. Zool., 24: 307-330.
  25. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., 1997. Assessment of zinc acetate as a radioprotector against - radiation effects on some carbohydrates, lipids and proteins metabolism in male albino rats. Egypt. J. Zool., 28: 87-111.
  26. Badawy, M.M., O. Abdel-Ghaffar, H.M. Taha and A.A. Hamza, 1996. Alterations in muscle water content and serum electrolytes of rats chronically treated with furosemide. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 21: 473-500.
  27. Abdel-Ghaffar, O., A. Tawfik and A. Shamakh, 1995. Patterns of variability among Egyptian muroidea. II. Hematological study. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 16: 497-516.
  28. Tawfik, A.A., O. Abdel-Ghaffar and A. Shamakh, 1993. Patterns of variability among Egyptian Muroidea. I. Morphological and electrophoretic studies. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 11: 1-16.
  29. Taha, H.M., O. Abdel-Ghaffar, M. Badaway and A. Hamza, 1993. Hematological changes associated with chronic administration of furosemide in albino rats. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 12: 239-260.
  30. Asaad, A.M. and O. Abdel-Ghaffar, 1993. Effect of chronic administration of caffeine and aminophylline on cholinesterase activity in brain regions, spinal cord and different organs of albino rat. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 10: 105-120.
  31. Al-Badry, K.S., H.M. Taha and O. Abdel-Ghaffar, 1992. Changes in viperine metabolism correlated with natural sporozoan infection. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 8: 217-239.
  32. Al-Badry, K.S., H.M. Taha, A.R. Bashtar and O. Abdel-Ghaffar, 1991. Physiological changes associated with ophidian hepatozonosis. II. Water content and electrolytes. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 5: 351-365.
  33. Al-Badry, K.S., H.M. Taha, A.R. Bashtar and O. Abdel-Ghaffar, 1991. Physiological changes associated with ophidian hepatozonosis. I. Hematological parameters. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 5: 333-350.
  34. El-Husseini, M., A. El-Shafie and O. Abdel-Ghaffar, 1987. Radiation-induced changes in serum total cholesterol levels in albino rats and the variations due to season and sex. Proc. Zool. Soc. A. R. Egypt, 13: 47-59.
  35. El-Merzabani, M.M., M. El-Husseini and O. Abdel-Ghaffar, 1982. Effect of temperature and hydration on thyroid function in albino rats. J. Egypt. Cancer Inst., 1: 111-115.