Publications by authors named "S Derouiche"

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  • Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in enhancing drug delivery systems, specifically through the development of smart nanocarriers that target specific sites for treatment in the pharmaceutical field.
  • This study focused on evaluating niosomes loaded with specific extracts (SmE) in rats suffering from hepatic encephalopathy caused by a high-fructose diet, analyzing their effectiveness against control and metformin-treated groups.
  • Results showed that while both the niosome formulation (SmE-N) and metformin improved various health parameters compared to the high-fructose diet group, SmE-N demonstrated greater efficacy in alleviating complications related to fructose-induced metabolic disorders.
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Reports indicate that an interaction between TRPV4 and anoctamin 1 (ANO1) could be widely involved in water efflux of exocrine glands, suggesting that the interaction could play a role in perspiration. In secretory cells of sweat glands present in mouse foot pads, TRPV4 clearly colocalized with cytokeratin 8, ANO1, and aquaporin-5 (AQP5). Mouse sweat glands showed TRPV4-dependent cytosolic Ca increases that were inhibited by menthol.

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This study investigated the influence of cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) heavy metals on germination, metabolism, and growth of zucchini seedlings (Cucurbita pepo L.). Zucchini seeds were subjected to two concentrations (100 and 200 μM) of CdCl and CuCl.

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Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple vaccines to protect against COVID-19 disease have been developed rapidly. Precise estimates of vaccine effectiveness (VE) vary according to studies design, outcomes measured and circulating variants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-covid-19 vaccine effectiveness in Tunisia.

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The popularity and demand for high-quality date palm fruits ( L.) have been growing, and their quality largely depends on the type of handling, storage, and processing methods. The current methods of geometric evaluation and classification of date palm fruits are characterised by high labour intensity and are usually performed mechanically, which may cause additional damage and reduce the quality and value of the product.

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