Publications by authors named "M K MADKOUR"

To enhance the health and performance of poultry, novel approaches have to be created. Using appropriate nutritional interventions to enhance body physiology and thus enhance productivity is one of these approaches. The purpose of the present investigation intended to examine how growing quail physiology and growth is affected by supplementing diets with tryptophan (Trp) and/or canthaxanthin (CX).

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the effects of thyme powder (TP), garlic powder (GP), and their combination on broiler chickens, focusing on growth performance, blood health, and carcass quality.
  • The experiment involved 264 broiler chicks divided into four groups receiving different dietary treatments, which showed that TP, GP, and their combination significantly improved feed intake, growth rates, and carcass characteristics compared to a control group.
  • Notable improvements in immune function and oxidative stress markers were observed, particularly with the combination treatment, suggesting enhanced overall health and the potential of these natural additives as alternatives to antibiotics.
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This study aimed to discover how using nano artichoke leaf extract Stabilized with zinc Nanoparticles (ZnO-Nano-ALPE) as an alternative to antibiotics and an antioxidant in broiler feed affected their growth, meat quality, and blood. In a completely randomized design experiment, 210 1-day-old chicks (Arbor Acres) were assigned to three trial groups. Each group was subdivided into seven replicates, each with ten unsexed chicks.

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Aim And Background: A growing body of evidence supports the impact of intermittent fasting (IF) on longevity and healthy aging via the modulation of autophagy genes. The activation of the catabolic autophagic machinery (LAMP2, LC3B, ATG5, and ATG4D) has protective effects against degenerative aging and chronic diseases. This research examined the changes in the expression of the aforementioned genes upon the observance of dawn-to-dusk IF among metabolically healthy participants with overweight and obesity.

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  • - Dapagliflozin (DAPA) is an SGLT2 inhibitor with beneficial effects on heart cells, blood vessels, and insulin-producing beta cells, reducing hypertrophy and inflammation while improving cellular stress response.
  • - The study found that DAPA activates the AKT pathway, decreases reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and enhances glucose metabolism, contributing to its cardioprotective effects.
  • - In aortic endothelial cells, DAPA showed anti-inflammatory effects and promoted better vascular function by regulating key signaling pathways and enhancing insulin function in beta cells, which could help manage diabetes.
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