Publications by authors named "E F Kotb"

Two new thiadiazole imidazolium salicylidene Schiff bases (TISSBs) were successfully synthesized, and their structures were analyzed comprehensively using spectroscopic techniques. The results of the MTT assay showed that TISSB2 was the safest and most effective anti-breast cancer agent. The anti-angiogenic activity of TISSB2 was evaluated using tests in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC)-bearing Swiss albino mice.

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Among sixty-eight pseudomonads, isolate QCS59 from the rhizosphere of was selected based on its siderophore level. Production was optimal in Kings B supplemented with 2% peptone and 0.5% fructose at pH 6.

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New pyridine--glycosides and their acyclic nucleoside analogues were prepared by heterocyclization and glycosylation. The anticancer activity against HCT-116, HepG2 and MCF-7 human cancer cells and BJ-1 cell revealed that the galacto- and xylopyranosyl glycosides possessing 4-bromophenyl have superior cytotoxic activities against HepG2 cell while glycosides resulted in superior cytotoxic activities regarding MCF-7 breast cell. In case of HCT-116 colorectal carcinoma cells, two products and the derived glycosides and acyclic analogues showed potent activities.

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Background: Despite cisplatin's long history as a cornerstone in cancer therapy, both acquired chemoresistance and significant impacts on healthy tissues limit its use. Hepatotoxicity is one of its side effects. Adjunct therapies have shown promise in not only attenuating liver damage caused by cisplatin but also in enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapy.

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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a physical technology with notable effects on living organisms. In the present study, tomato seeds (Solanum lycopersicum var. Bassimo Mill.

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