Publications by authors named "Sahar Youssef Al-Okbi"
Background: Diarrhea and malnutrition are major health problems in developing countries. Inflammation, high oxidative stress, poor nutritional status, and fatty liver were encountered during such diseases. Patents for diarrhea and malnutrition management (WO2007/130882A2, WO00/37106A1, WO2014/152420, and CA2987364A1) were published.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objective: Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a major public health problem in which both liver and kidney dysfunctions are encountered. The present research aimed to investigate the beneficial use of micro-encapsulated probiotic alone (Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Streptococcus thermophilus mixture) or with green tea alcohol extract in HRS model in rats.
Materials And Methods: Flavonoids content and in vitro antioxidant activity of the extract were assessed.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is a member of family Apiaceae. Trans-anethole, the major component of Fennel essential oil (FEO), possesses antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects.
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- * The research focuses on the development of walnut extract liquisolid formulations to enhance drug solubility and absorption, using PEG 400 and Tween 20 as effective solubilizers.
- * In vivo tests on CRF-induced rats showed that the best formulation (F8) significantly improved renal function and overall health markers compared to normal and control groups.
Objective: To study the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Butia capitata (B. capitata) leaf extracts along with phytochemical analysis of the proposed bioactive constituents.
Methods: Different successive extracts of B.