Publications by authors named "A Merghni"
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- Research on the microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism has largely focused on bacteria, with fungi being underexplored, prompting a study on fungal involvement in Tunisian children with autism spectrum disorder.
- The study involved fecal sample analysis from 28 autistic children and 46 controls; they identified fungal isolates and tested their antifungal susceptibility and virulence factors.
- Results showed a significant presence of fungi in both groups, with specific antifungal resistance and virulence traits in the isolates, indicating a potential link between gut fungi and autism that warrants further investigation.
, or star anise, has many uses ranging from culinary to religious. It has been used in the food industry since ancient times. The main purpose of this study was to determine the chemical composition, antibacterial, antibiofilm, and anti-quorum sensing activities of the essential oil (EO) obtained via hydro-distillation of the aerial parts of .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlterations in gut microbiota and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) have been reported in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We analysed the gut microbiota and fecal SCFA in Tunisian autistic children from 4 to 10 years, and results were compared to those obtained from a group of siblings (SIB) and children from the general population (GP). ASD patients presented different gut microbiota profiles compared to SIB and GP, with differences in the levels of Bifidobacterium and Collinsella occurring in younger children (4-7 years) and that tend to be attenuated at older ages (8-10 years).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL. has been known as an aromatic, medicinal, and culinary herb since ancient times. The main purpose of this study was to determine the chemical composition, antibacterial, antibiofilm, and anti-quorum sensing activities of the essential oil (EO) obtained by hydro-distillation of the aerial parts.
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