Anticonvulsant effect of argan oil on pilocarpine model induced status epilepticus in wistar rats
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Source: Nutritional Neuroscience - September 12, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Youssef Bahbiti Hammou Ammouri Inssaf Berkiks Aboubaker El Hessni Ali Ouichou Redouan Nakache Miloud Chakit Leila Bikjdaouene Abdelhalem Mesfioui Source Type: research
Combination of argan oil and phospholipids for the development of an effective liposome-like formulation able to improve skin hydration and allantoin dermal delivery
Publication date: 30 May 2016 Source:International Journal of Pharmaceutics, Volume 505, Issues 1–2 Author(s): Maria Letizia Manca, Pietro Matricardi, Claudia Cencetti, Josè Esteban Peris, Virginia Melis, Claudia Carbone, Elvira Escribano, Marco Zaru, Anna Maria Fadda, Maria Manconi Allantoin is traditionally employed in the treatment of skin ulcers and hypertrophic scars. In the present work, to improve its local deposition in the skin and deeper tissues, allantoin was incorporated in conventional liposomes and in new argan oil enriched liposomes. In both cases, obtained vesicles were unilamella...
Source: International Journal of Pharmaceutics - April 13, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
The Effects of Argan Oil in Second-degree Burn Wound Healing in Rats.
Authors: Avsar U, Halici Z, Akpinar E, Yayla M, Avsar U, Harun U, Harun U, Hasan Tarik A, Bayraktutan Z
Abstract
Argan oil, produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa), has been shown to have antioxidant properties. To examine the effect of argan oil in second-degree burn wound healing, an in vivo experiment was conducted among 30 adult male Wistar rats divided into 5 equal groups: a sham group, a control group (burned but no topical agent), a group in which argan oil was applied once a day, a group in which argan oil was applied twice a day, and a group treated with 1% silver sulfadiazin...
Source: Ostomy Wound Management - March 16, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: Ostomy Wound Manage Source Type: research
Beneficial effects of argan oil on blood pressure, insulin resistance and oxidative stress in rat
The present study was designed to investigate whether a treatment of 5 weeks with argan oil known for its antioxidant properties can reduce arterial hypertension, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance and the enhanced basal superoxide anion production and NADPH oxidase activity in aorta of glucose-fed rats. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - March 16, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Adil EL. Midaoui, Youssef Haddad, Réjean Couture Source Type: research
Beneficial effects of argan oil on blood pressure, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress in rat
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether a 5-wk treatment with argan oil, which is known for its antioxidant properties, can reduce arterial hypertension, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and enhanced basal superoxide anion production and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase activity in the aorta of glucose-fed rats. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - March 15, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Adil El Midaoui, Youssef Haddad, R éjean Couture Tags: Basic nutritional investigation Source Type: research
Argania spinosa var. mutica and var. apiculata: Variation of Fatty-Acid Composition, Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant and α-Amylase-Inhibitory Activities among Varieties, Organs, and Development Stages.
Abstract
Argania spinosa includes two varieties, var. apiculata and var. mutica. These argan varieties were introduced into Tunisia in ancient times and are actually cultivated in some botanic gardens. Little is known about the chemical differentiation among these argan varieties. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine the fatty-acid composition, the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, and the antioxidant and α-amylase-inhibitory activities of leaf, seed, and pulp extracts of both argan varieties harvested during the months of January to April. The fatty-acid distribution was found to depend on ...
Source: Chemistry and Biodiversity - September 1, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: El Adib S, Aissi O, Charrouf Z, Ben Jeddi F, Messaoud C Tags: Chem Biodivers Source Type: research
Analytical Profiling of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds in Argan (Argania spinosa) Leaves by Combined Microextraction by Packed Sorbent (MEPS) and LC‐DAD‐MS/MS
ConclusionThe obtained results could represent a first step towards a complete characterisation of the argan plant, its bioactive profiling and the valorisation of its by‐products as a source of potentially beneficial bioactive molecules. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Phytochemical Analysis)
Source: Phytochemical Analysis - September 1, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Laura Mercolini, Michele Protti, Maria Addolorata Saracino, Manuela Mandrone, Fabiana Antognoni, Ferruccio Poli Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Effect of argan oil on liquid storage of ram semen in Tris or skim milk based extenders.
In conclusion, it was determined that addition of argan oil to conventional extenders may improve the quality of ram semen during liquid storage in different temperatures.
PMID: 26235670 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Animal Reproduction Science)
Source: Animal Reproduction Science - July 21, 2015 Category: Zoology Authors: Allai L, Druart X, Contell J, Louanjli N, Moula AB, Badi A, Essamadi A, Nasser B, El Amiri B Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: research
Consumption of Argan Oil Improves Anti‐Oxidant and Lipid Status in Hemodialysis Patients
Conclusion: VAO consumption improved lipid profile and oxidative stress status in hemodialysis patients. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Phytotherapy Research)
Source: Phytotherapy Research - June 1, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Rachid Eljaoudi, Driss Elkabbaj, Abdelali Bahadi, Azeddine Ibrahimi, Mohammed Benyahia, Mourad Errasfa Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Assessing the bioavailability of polyphenols and antioxidant properties of extra virgin argan oil by simulated digestion and Caco-2 cell assays. Comparative study with extra virgin olive oil
Publication date: 1 December 2015 Source:Food Chemistry, Volume 188 Author(s): Isabel Seiquer , Ascensión Rueda , Manuel Olalla , Carmen Cabrera-Vique Argan oil is becoming increasingly popular in the edible-oil market as a luxury food with healthy properties. This paper analyzes (i) the bioavailability of the polyphenol content and antioxidant properties of extra virgin argan oil (EVA) by the combination of in vitro digestion and absorption across Caco-2 cells and (ii) the protective role of the oil bioaccessible fraction (BF) against induced oxidative stress. Results were compared with those obtained with extra ...
Source: Food Chemistry - May 17, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
The embryo and the endosperm contribute equally to argan seed oil yield but confer distinct lipid features to argan oil
Publication date: 15 August 2015 Source:Food Chemistry, Volume 181 Author(s): Kheira Errouane , Sylvie Doulbeau , Virginie Vaissayre , Olivier Leblanc , Myriam Collin , Meriem Kaid-Harche , Stéphane Dussert In the perspective of studying lipid biosynthesis in the argan seed, the anatomy, ploidy level and lipid composition of mature seed tissues were investigated using an experimental design including two locations in Algeria and four years of study. Using flow cytometry, we determined that mature argan seeds consist of two well-developed tissues, the embryo and the endosperm. The lipid content of the embryo was...
Source: Food Chemistry - March 7, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
An expeditious synthesis of spinasterol and schottenol, two phytosterols present in argan oil and in cactus pear seed oil, and evaluation of their biological activities on cells of the central nervous system
Publication date: Available online 13 January 2015 Source:Steroids Author(s): Asmaa Badreddine , Karym El Mostafa , Amira Zarrouk , Thomas Nury , Youssef El Kharrassi , Boubker Nasser , Mustapha Cherkaoui Malki , Gérard Lizard , Mohammad Samadi Spinasterol and schottenol, two phytosterols present in argan oil and in cactus pear seed oil, were synthesized from commercially available stigmasterol by a four steps reactions. In addition, the effects of these phytosterols on cell growth and mitochondrial activity were evaluated on 158N murine oligodendrocytes, C6 rat glioma cells, and SK-N-BE human neuronal cells ...
Source: Steroids - February 3, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Argan oil and postmenopausal women’s skin elasticity
Qiraouani Boucetta K, Charrouf Z, Aguenaou H, Derouiche A, Bensouda Y (Source: Clinical Interventions in Aging)
Source: Clinical Interventions in Aging - January 29, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
