Publications by authors named "Fatimazahra Azzaoui"
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a heterogeneous group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by atypical behaviors with two core pathological manifestations: deficits in social interaction/communication and repetitive behaviors, which are associated with disturbed redox homeostasis. Modulation of cellular resilience mechanisms induced by low levels of stressors represents a novel approach for the development of therapeutic strategies, and in this context, neuroprotective effects of a wide range of polyphenol compounds have been demonstrated in several in vitro and in vivo studies and thoroughly reviewed. Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for many years and have been associated with a long list of therapeutic properties, including antitumor, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and hepatoprotective effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Meningiomas are intracranial extracerebral tumors derived from arachnoid cells of the neural crest. They represent ∼20% of primary intracranial tumors and are seen as more common in elderly patients and women. Recurrence of meningioma can be observed during the early years after surgical treatment, but their occurrence within 10 years is rare.
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- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly threatening African populations due to longer life expectancies, prompting research into natural products like catechin and dimeric procyanidins for potential cognitive protection.
- adult male Wistar rats were used in experiments where Aβ was injected to mimic AD, followed by treatments with melatonin or the extract to assess cognitive abilities and oxidative stress levels.
- Results showed that the extract reduced cognitive impairments and oxidative stress induced by Aβ, suggesting its potential neuroprotective effects are comparable to melatonin, but further pharmacological studies are needed to validate these findings.
Introduction: Psychopharmacology today faces serious challenges, especially related inappropriate drug choices, abuse and resulting side effects. The aim of this pharmacy based study in the City of Tiflet was to profile the prescription and usage patterns of psychotropic drugs.
Methods: This study was conducted in the pharmacies of the City of Tiflet (Morocco).