Publications by authors named "Rabie Kachkoul"

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  • - This study explored the genetic, chemical, and biological properties of ten traditional Moroccan seed varieties, identifying two unique molecular profiles through DNA analysis and discovering a new gene sequence related to THCA synthase.
  • - Chemical analysis revealed a total of 37 compounds, including 13 non-volatile chemicals (like inactive cannabinoids and polyphenols) and 24 volatile compounds, with 7 of these being newly identified in seed extracts.
  • - The research also assessed the seeds' biological activities, showcasing their antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and potential antiviral effects, suggesting these seeds could be valuable for future nutritional and health-related studies.
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The removal of pollutants from tannery wastewaters, which is renowned for its substantial volumes, intricate composition, and considerable hazards to human health and the environment, is a prominent research area in the field of water treatment. The aim of this study is to employ a bio-coagulant derived from seeds and a bio-flocculant derived from to minimise the concentration of pollutants in the combined wastewater originating from tanneries. In the course of the research, a thorough physicochemical analysis of the coagulating and flocculating agents, (PA) and (HE), was performed using techniques such as XRD (X-ray diffraction), FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy), and SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy).

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This study aims to investigate the chemical and mineral composition, antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects of the aqueous extract of Cistus laurifolius var. atlanticus Pit. (Cistaceae).

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The aim of this work is to optimise the antibacterial activity of essential oils (EOs) from Eucalyptus camaldulensis (ECEO), Mentha pulegium (MPEO) and Rosmarinus officinalis (ROEO) plants against Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli. The qualitative antimicrobial effect was assessed using the disc diffusion method, the broth microdilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC).

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The present study aimed to determine the chemical composition and the synergistic effect of three plants' essential oils (EOs), (ECEO), (MPEO), and (ROEO), against three bacterial strains, , , and , in order to increase the antimicrobial effectiveness by the use of a low dose of essential oils, consequently decreasing the toxicity and negative impact. For this reason, an augmented simplex-centroid mixture design was used to build polynomial models in order to highlight the synergy between the essential oils against bacterial strains. Antimicrobial effect screening was performed by the disc diffusion method and the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were also studied.

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The plant L. has several biological activities and a great curative and preventive power against chronic diseases. For this purpose, the objective of this work is to valorize the fruit peel of this plant in the field of phytomedicine, by quantifying and identifying its bioactive compounds and by evaluating their antioxidant and anticrystallization activities against calcium oxalate.

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Objective: The present study aimed to quantify and identify the bioactive compounds of the Arbutus unedo L. leaves in order to evaluate both their antioxidant properties and litholytic activities against calcium oxalate stones.

Methods: This survey was carried out using hydroalcoholic extract (E.

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The present study is focused on the experimental verification of the efficiency of L. leaves against the crystallization of calcium oxalate. The inhibition of crystallization has been studied in vitro with the absence and the presence of the different concentrations of the infusion and hydroalcoholic extract of the plant.

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