Publications by authors named "Alshaymaa Darwish"

Article Synopsis
  • Manganism is a neurological disorder linked to manganese chloride buildup in the brain, leading to symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease.
  • This study investigates the neuroprotective effects of two natural compounds, micronized zeolite clinoptilolite (ZC) and punicalagin (PUN), in male rats exposed to manganese chloride.
  • Results showed that ZC and PUN improved brain chemistry, reduced inflammation, and enhanced motor coordination, indicating their potential to alleviate Parkinson's-like symptoms in this experimental model.
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Introduction: Lead acetate (PbAc), a hazardous heavy metal, poses significant threats to human health and the environment because of widespread industrial exposure. PbAc exposure leads to liver injury primarily through oxidative stress and the disruption of key regulatory pathways. Understanding these mechanisms and exploring protective agents are vital for mitigating PbAc-induced hepatotoxicity.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to acute lung injury and respiratory distress syndrome as major causes of death, underscoring the urgent need for effective treatments. Protease enzymes possess a wide range of beneficial effects, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and fibrinolytic effects. This study aimed to evaluate the potential therapeutic effects of bacterial protease and chymotrypsin in rats in mitigating acute lung injury induced by lipopolysaccharide.

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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O'Rorke) Baill., also known as "African mango" or "bush mango", belonging to family Irvingiaceae, has been mostly used as food and traditional medicine for weight loss and to enhance the health.

Aim Of The Study: The overconsumption of high-fat and high-carbohydrate (HFHC) food induces oxidative stress, leading to neurological and cognitive dysfunction.

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Unlabelled: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has high incidence rate among children which may be due to excessive monosodium glutamate (MSG) consumption and social isolation (SI).

Aim: We aimed to explore the relationships between MSG, SI, and ADHD development and to evaluate the neuroprotective potential of Punicalagin (PUN).

Methods: Eighty male rat pups randomly distributed into eight groups.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a gradual deterioration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to motor impairments. Social isolation (SI), a recognized stressor, has recently gained attention as a potential influencing factor in the progress of neurodegenerative illnesses. We aimed to investigate the intricate relationship between SI and PD progression, both independently and in the presence of manganese chloride (MnCl), while evaluating the punicalagin (PUN) therapeutic effects, a natural compound established for its cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activities.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating illness with limited therapeutic interventions. The aim of this study is to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying AD and explore the potential neuroprotective effects of cocoa, either alone or in combination with other nutraceuticals, in an animal model of aluminum-induced AD. Rats were divided into nine groups: control, aluminum chloride (AlCl) alone, AlCl with cocoa alone, AlCl with vinpocetine (VIN), AlCl with epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), AlCl with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), AlCl with wheatgrass (WG), AlCl with vitamin (Vit) B complex, and AlCl with a combination of Vit C, Vit E, and selenium (Se).

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) poses a significant health concern amongst elderly males. Canagliflozin (Cana), a selective sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, has a powerful anti-inflammatory influence. Nevertheless, its role in treating BPH has not been clarified.

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Phenytoin-induced liver injury (PHT ILII) is a serious condition that may necessitate discontinuation of the drug. This study investigates the mechanisms of PHT ILII and evaluates the protective effects of Balanites Aegyptiaca (BA) fruit extracts on the liver. We focus on the Nrf2/MAPK/NF-κB/Beclin-1 signaling pathways involved in oxidative stress and inflammation from drug-induced liver injury.

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