Publications by authors named "M Hammami"
Plants constitute a source of natural phytochemical components which are widely known for their potential biological activities. This work concerned a study of the antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities of squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium L.) parts (flowers, fruits, leaves and stems) using different solvent extracts (cyclohexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, methanol and water).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Despite the abundant body of evidence linking high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to cardiometabolic markers, little is known about how HIIT affects liver enzymes, particularly in obese adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the effects of HIIT on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)-related biomarkers in overweight/obese adolescent girls.
Methods: Thirty-three overweight/obese adolescent girls (age, 17.
Background: There is increasing evidence that thrombomodulin (THBD) polymorphisms, along with inflammatory markers [i.e., C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, albumin], may increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
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- This study explores the use of cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) as a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to hexane for extracting fenugreek seed oil.
- In simulations and experiments, CPME outperformed hexane, yielding 7.23% oil compared to hexane's 4.25% and preserving more beneficial fatty acids and bioactive compounds.
- CPME also demonstrates better oxidative stability and lower volatile organic compound emissions, making it a sustainable option for oil extraction while offering improved antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Raisin can be used a substitution of artificially sweetened snacks/ingredients, in order to counteract the increasing consumption of sugar-added foods, which is associated to adverse health effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the phenolic content, reducing capacity and antiglycation activities of traditional, sun-dried raisin samples obtained from six Tunisian varieties. Total phenolics were determined by the Folin Ciocalteu assay, proanthocyanidins by depolymerisation with n-butanol/HCl, monomeric and dimeric flavanols, flavonols and anthocyanins by HPLC with diode array and fluorimetric detectors.
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