khedidja benarous

Dr. khedidja benarous

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Academic Career Length

16Years (2011-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 October 2015 in Bioorganic Chemistry
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KBkhedidja benarous
khedidja benarous
IBIsabelle Bombarda
Isabelle Bombarda
Iriepa IsabelIriepa Isabel
Iriepa Isabel
IMIgnacio Moraleda
Ignacio Moraleda
HGHERBETTE Gaëtan
HERBETTE Gaëtan
MYMohamed Yousfi
Mohamed Yousfi

15 July 2021 in Current Computer-Aided Drug Design
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TSTalia Serseg
Talia Serseg
KBkhedidja benarous
khedidja benarous
MYMohamed Yousfi
Mohamed Yousfi
Background: 2019-nCoVis, a novel coronavirus was isolated and identified in 2019 in the city of Wuhan, China. On February 17, 2020 and according to the World Health Organization, 71, 429 confirmed cases worldwide were identified, among them 2162 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. One month later, the confirmed cases jumped to 179111, with 11525 new cases in the last 24 hours, with 7426 total deaths. No drug or vaccine is present at the moment for human and animal coronavirus. Methods: The inhibition of 3CL hydrolase enzyme provides a promising therapeutic principle for developing treatments against CoViD-19. The 3CLpro (Mpro) is known for involving in counteracting the host innate immune response. Results: This work presents the inhibitory effect of some natural compounds against 3CL hydrolase enzyme, and explains the main interactions in inhibitor-enzyme complex. Molecular docking study was carried out using Autodock Vina. By screening several molecules, we identified three candidate agents that inhibit the main protease of coronavirus. Hispidin, lepidine E, and folic acid are bound tightly in the enzyme, therefore strong hydrogen bonds have been formed (1.69-1.80Å) with the active site residues. Conclusion: This study provides a possible therapeutic strategy for CoViD-19.

1 October 2017 in Bioorganic Chemistry
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RMReguia Mahfoudi
Reguia Mahfoudi
ADAmar Djeridane
Amar Djeridane
KBkhedidja benarous
khedidja benarous
EGEmile M. Gaydou
Emile M. Gaydou
MYMohamed Yousfi
Mohamed Yousfi

1 November 2019 in Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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AKAlaeddine Kaouka
Alaeddine Kaouka
KBkhedidja benarous
khedidja benarous

1 May 2024 in Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
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FBFatna Bellahcene
Fatna Bellahcene
KBkhedidja benarous
khedidja benarous
AMArif Mermer
Arif Mermer
HBHoussem Boulebd
Houssem Boulebd
TSTalia Serseg
Talia Serseg
SKSarkar M.A. Kawsar
Sarkar M.A. Kawsar
This research describes the synthesis by an environmentally-friendly method, microwave irradiation, development and analysis of three novel and one previously identified Schiff base derivative as a potential inhibitor of bovine xanthine oxidase (BXO), a key enzyme implicated in the progression of gout. Meticulous experimentation revealed that these compounds (10, 9, 4, and 7) have noteworthy inhibitory effects on BXO, with IC50 values ranging from 149.56 µM to 263.60 µM, indicating their good efficacy compared to that of the standard control. The validation of these results was further enhanced through comprehensive in silico studies, which revealed the pivotal interactions between the inhibitors and the catalytic sites of BXO, with a particular emphasis on the imine group (-C = N-) functionalities. Intriguingly, the compounds exhibiting the highest inhibition rates also showcase advantageous ADMET profiles, alongside encouraging initial assessments via PASS, hinting at their broad-spectrum potential. The implications of these findings are profound, suggesting that these Schiff base derivatives not only offer a new vantage point for the inhibition of BXO but also hold considerable promise as innovative therapeutic agents in the management and treatment of gout, marking a significant leap forward in the quest for more effective gout interventions.

1 January 2020 in Industrial Crops and Products
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LBLeila Bou-Salah
Leila Bou-Salah
KBkhedidja benarous
khedidja benarous
ALAbderahmane Linani
Abderahmane Linani
IBIsabelle Bombarda
Isabelle Bombarda
MYMohamed Yousfi
Mohamed Yousfi