Publications by authors named "Mostafa El-Idrissi"

The L. genus comprises around 250 species, being popular worldwide for their medicinal and aromatic properties. The present study aimed to evaluate the Mill.

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The most prevalent neurodegenerative disease is Alzheimer's dementia. It is determined by the deposits of amyloid-beta peptide which leads to memory impairment, oxidative stress, and neurodegeneration. Aromatherapy by using essential oils could represent a natural treatment option for Alzheimer's dementia.

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Background: Tetraclinis articulata is used in traditional medicine and has been reported to possess antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of T. articulata essential oil on memory and brain oxidative stress in amyloid-β peptide 1-42 (Aβ1-42)-induced an Alzheimer's disease amyloidosis model.

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Atlantic coast in mice. Preliminary studies showed that seawater contains heavy metals from domestic, agricultural and industrial wastes. Marine bivalves concentrate these pollutants by filtration and serve as vectors in human exposure.

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  • A mix of lipases from various sources like Pseudomonas cepacia and Candida species facilitated the regioesterification of free fructose to create several acetylated fructofuranose compounds.
  • Utilizing lipases from C. antarctica B and C. rugosa, the alcoholysis of fructose peracetate yielded both tetra-O-acetyl forms of alpha and beta-D-fructofuranose.
  • One specific product, 1,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-D-fructofuranose, was effectively used to synthesize the rare ketohexose D-psicose.
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