Publications by authors named "Sara Er-Rahmani"

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  • The study focuses on creating new inhibitors for survivin (BIRC5), an important protein in cancer cell regulation, as a new strategy for cancer treatment.
  • Researchers designed nine novel compounds based on previous work with MX-106, demonstrating stronger inhibitory effects on breast cancer cell growth in lab tests.
  • Advanced techniques like molecular modeling and assessment of drug-like properties (ADMET) were used to ensure these new compounds (Pred1-Pred9) are viable candidates for cancer therapy targeting survivin.
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Based on a structural family of thirty-two NR2B-selective N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonists, two phenylpiperazine derivatives labeled C37 and C39 were conceived thanks to molecular modeling techniques, as novel NMDAR inhibitors exhibiting the highest analgesic activities (of pIC order) against neuropathic pain, with excellent ADME-toxicity profiles, and good levels of molecular stability towards the targeted protein of NMDA receptor. Initially, the quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSARs) models were developed using multiple linear regression (MLR), partial least square regression (PLSR), multiple non-linear regression (MNLR), and artificial neural network (ANN) techniques, revealing that analgesic activity was strongly correlated with dipole moment, octanol/water partition coefficient, Oxygen mass percentage, electronegativity, and energy of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital, whose the correlation coefficients of generated models were: 0.860, 0.

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) are among the polymers used in the food industry. In this study, crude extracts of were used to treat the surface of 3D printed materials studied, aiming to provide them with an anti-adhesive property against . The hydrophobicity of treated and untreated surfaces was characterized using the contact angle method.

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L. essential oil (CS-EO) is being evaluated for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and its volatile compounds are to be identified as part of this exploratory study. The processes underlying the biological properties were explained using simulations, including drug-likeness prediction, molecular docking, and pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity-ADMET).

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Biofilm formation is a widespread phenomenon that impacts different fields, including the food industry, agriculture, health care and the environment. Accordingly, there is a serious need for new methods of managing the problem of biofilm formation. Natural products have historically been a rich source of varied compounds with a wide variety of biological functions, including antibiofilm agents.

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  • The study investigates the volatile compounds in L. essential oil (PC-Eo) and assesses its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties using a variety of advanced techniques.
  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometry (GC-MS) identified major components, such as apiol and myristicin, while antioxidant activities were measured through five different assays, demonstrating a strong antioxidant profile.
  • The antimicrobial tests showed significant antibacterial and antifungal effects against various strains, with PC-Eo achieving favorable results in the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) tests, alongside promising pharmacokinetic characteristics.
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Phytotherapy, which involves the use of plant extracts and natural compounds for medicinal purposes, is indeed a promising alternative for managing urinary lithiasis. Many plants have been studied for their potential to prevent and treat kidney stones, and they may offer a more natural and potentially less harmful approach compared to conventional treatments. Additionally, phytotherapy may be more cost-effective.

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