A Master’s thesis defense was held at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, for the thesis entitled:

“Estimation of Galectin-3 Level in Diabetic-Induced Rats Treated with Insulin”

submitted by Ibrahim Mohammed Abdullah under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Dr. Mutaa Abdulmuttalib Abd, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The examination committee consisted of:

Nashat Ghalib Mustafa – Chairperson

Omar Hassan Aziz – Member

Ahmed Ali Hussein – Member

Mutaa Abdulmuttalib Abd – Member and Supervisor

The study aimed to evaluate the effects of short-acting and long-acting insulin on Galectin-3 levels and the LGALS3 gene expression in streptozotocin-induced Type 1 diabetic rats.

The results showed that treatment with both types of insulin significantly reduced Galectin-3 levels compared with untreated diabetic rats. However, long-acting insulin demonstrated greater effectiveness in maintaining lower Galectin-3 levels throughout the treatment period. The findings also indicated that Galectin-3 is an important biomarker in the progression of Type 1 diabetes mellitus, and that insulin therapy contributed to reducing this marker and improving the disease condition.

Following the candidate’s successful defense of his thesis with scientific competence and confidence, and after thorough discussion by the examination committee, the thesis was accepted.

Congratulations to the researcher, the supervisor, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Department of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology on this scientific achievement. Best wishes are also extended to the examination committee for their efforts.

This thesis defense contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and Goal 4 (Quality Education).

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