Publications by authors named "Chebaibi Mohamed"

Marine algae are renowned for their health benefits due to the presence of functional bioactive compounds. In this context, this study aims to valorize the extract of a seaweed, (), through phytochemical characterization using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS), as well as in vitro and in silico evaluation of its biological activities (antioxidant and antimicrobial). Phytochemical characterization revealed that the ethanolic extract of (DdEx) is rich in phenolic compounds, with a total of 22 phycocompounds identified.

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Introduction: Many beneficial compounds found in fig leaves can be used in tea and medicine. These compounds aid with digestion, reduce inflammation, and treat diabetes and bronchitis. Chetoui, Malha, Ghoudane, and Onk Hmam fig leaf hydro-ethanol extracts from Eastern Morocco were analyzed for metabolites and biological activities.

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contain numerous bioactive compounds that provide several advantages, including antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic characteristics. This study aimed to make a hydroethanolic extract from the aerial part of the plant, analyze its biochemical compounds, and test its biological activities. From HPLC-DAD analysis, cinnamic acid, sinapic acid, and vanillin bioactives were found to be the main compounds in the extract.

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Guss. () is a medicinal plant used for cancer treatment. However, these treatments may be associated with complications that need to be investigated.

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Monkeypox virus (MPV) infection has developed into a re-emerging disease, and despite the potential of tecovirimat and cidofovir drugs, there is currently no conclusive treatment. The treatment's effectiveness and cost challenges motivate us to use approaches to seek natural compounds as candidate antiviral inhibitors. Using Maestro 11.

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The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical composition and evaluate the antifungal and insecticidal properties of essential oil (EO). GC-MS was employed to analyze the phytochemical profile of the EO. The antifungal activity of the EO was assessed by calculating growth inhibition rates for , , and .

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  • - This study explored the genetic, chemical, and biological properties of ten traditional Moroccan seed varieties, identifying two unique molecular profiles through DNA analysis and discovering a new gene sequence related to THCA synthase.
  • - Chemical analysis revealed a total of 37 compounds, including 13 non-volatile chemicals (like inactive cannabinoids and polyphenols) and 24 volatile compounds, with 7 of these being newly identified in seed extracts.
  • - The research also assessed the seeds' biological activities, showcasing their antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and potential antiviral effects, suggesting these seeds could be valuable for future nutritional and health-related studies.
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and preservative efficacy of Boiss. essential oil (EO) in a topically applied formulation using a challenge test.

Methods: The essential oil was extracted from the aerial part of using hydrodistillation, and the obtained EO was further analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

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() is a prominent plant used in Moroccan traditional medicine. This study investigated the phenolic composition and the anti-inflammatory, the hepatoprotective, and the anticancer activities of a hydroethanolic extract of leaves and stems. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography identified the phenolic profile.

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Introduction: This study investigates the potential effects of cannabis seed oil (CSO) on the wound healing process. The aim was to assess the efficacy of CSO in treating skin wounds using an animal model and to explore its anti-inflammatory properties through in silico analysis.

Methods: Eighteen male albino Wistar rats, weighing between 200 and 250 g, were divided into three groups: an untreated negative control group, a group treated with the reference drug silver sulfadiazine (SSD) (0.

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This study aims to assess the chemical composition of the aqueous extract of L. leaves, as well as the potential of aqueous and hydroethanol extracts of the leaves and seeds as analgesic, anti--inflammatory, and antioxidant agents. The contents of phenolics and inorganic constituents were determined in seeds and leaves; antioxidant capacity was assessed by 3 complementary and diverse tests.

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  • This study validates the medicinal use of Euphorbia calyptrata through testing its volatile compounds for therapeutic potential using advanced techniques like GC-MS/MS.
  • The research demonstrated significant antioxidant capabilities and antimicrobial activity, with the essential oils showing effective inhibition against various bacterial and fungal strains.
  • Phytochemical analysis identified key compounds, with molecular docking indicating strong interactions with specific targets, reinforcing the plant's effectiveness in traditional medicine.
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Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease characterized by repeated seizures and caused by excessive glutamate receptor activation. Many plants are traditionally used in the treatment of this disease. This study aimed to evaluate the bioavailability of a polyphenolic extract obtained from L.

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In this investigation, the study focused on the chemical constitution and the antioxidative as well as anti-inflammatory characteristics of oils and pulpy variants (Imatchan (IM), Harmocha (HA), and Aknari (AK)) sourced from O. dillenii. This inquiry encompassed both in vitro and in silico analyses.

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The present study aimed to explore the phytochemical profile, and evaluate the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and insecticidal properties, of Moroccan L. essential oil (ML-EO) using in vitro and in silico assays. Noteworthily, as chromatography (GC-MS/MS) revealed that ML-EO is majorly composed of piperitenone oxide (53.

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The present work aimed at characterizing the phytochemical composition of essential oil (HTEO), assessing its antifungal activity against various fungal strains, evaluating its insecticidal and repulsive properties against , and determine its antioxidant capacity. To this end, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis detected 34 compounds in HTEO, with -Caryophyllene being the major constituent (36.94%).

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In this study, a comparison was made of the chemical makeup of different extracts obtained from , a type of red seaweed that was gathered from the Nador lagoon situated in the northern part of Morocco. Additionally, their anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties were investigated. The application of GC-MS technology to analyze the fatty acid content of the samples revealed that linoleic acid and eicosenoic acid were the most abundant unsaturated fatty acids across all samples, with palmitic acid and oleic acid following in frequency.

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In this study, we examined the sub-acute toxicity of quercetin and ferulic acid and evaluated their effects on protein, cholesterol, and estrogen levels in vivo. Six groups of female Wistar rats were fed by gavage. The first and second groups represent the positive (Clomiphene citrate 10 mg/kg) and negative (NaCl 0.

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  • - The study focused on examining the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of essential oils (EOF) extracted through hydro-distillation and analyzed using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
  • - Three antioxidant tests (DPPH, TAC, FRAP) showed EOF had strong antioxidant properties, with an impressive DPPH IC50 of 16.00 µg/mL and significant total antioxidant content (1094.19 mg AAE/g EO).
  • - The EOF demonstrated potent antimicrobial effects with minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) as low as 1.34 μg/mL against certain bacteria and strong antifungal activity against specific fungal strains, highlighting its potential in addressing infections.
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The plant (Delile) () has many uses in traditional pharmacology. Aqueous (BCAE) and ethanolic extracts (BCEE) obtained from the aerial parts can be used as an alternative to some synthetic drugs. In vitro, DPPH, FRAP and TAC are three tests used to measure antioxidant efficacy.

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(Guss.) is an important medicinal plant widely used in Morocco for various traditional purposes. Our work aimed to evaluate the phenolic composition, wound healing, antinociceptive, and anticancer activities of extracts.

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  • The study explores the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of essential oils (EOs) from Moroccan plants, focusing on linalool, the main component.
  • A gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that linalool constituted 49.71% of the EO, showing significant antioxidant activity and effectiveness against various foodborne pathogens, especially Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
  • Findings suggest that Moroccan EOs could serve as natural preservatives in food packaging, helping to prevent lipid oxidation and reduce risks of foodborne infections.
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  • - The study focused on analyzing the chemical makeup and health benefits of fruit (SFr) and leaf (SF) extracts from the plant var. obtusifolium, using techniques like HPLC-DAD and colorimetric methods to identify key compounds like luteolin and quercetin.
  • - Results showed both fruit and leaf extracts exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with SFr displaying particularly high antibacterial effects against various bacteria and potent antifungal properties.
  • - In silico studies revealed that the compounds present in both extracts have significant potential for interaction with important biological receptors, indicating their possible health benefits.
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We earlier emphasized in vivo the lavender plant's ( Chaix.) anti-inflammatory and estrogenic activities and described the chemical compositions of its hydro-ethanolic (HE) extract. We used LC-MS/MS and GC-MS analyses to profile the phytochemical composition of the HE extract and to assess the analgesic and wound-healing effects of both the hydro-ethanolic (HE) and polyphenolic (LOP) extracts in vivo and in silico.

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Due to poor diagnosis breast cancer in women has emerged as the most common cause of death disease in developing countries. Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years and can be useful in healthcare, especially in developing countries. Ethanol extracts of leaves of fire bush or arta ( EECC), exhibited significant anticancer potencies against two breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and MDA 231.

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