Shakel Ahmed

Mr. Shakel Ahmed


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

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13 September 2024 in Pathogens
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SAShakel Ahmed
Shakel Ahmed
Gökhan ZenginGökhan Zengin
Gökhan Zengin
SSSelami Selvi
Selami Selvi
GAGunes Ak
Gunes Ak
ZCZoltán Cziáky
Zoltán Cziáky
Paola AngeliniPaola Angelini
Paola Angelini
This study investigates the biochemical composition and biological properties of different parts (leaves, roots, and twigs) of two Cistus species (Cistus monspeliasis and Cistus parviflorus). The extracts were analysed using UHPLC-MS/MS to determine their chemical profiling. A range of antioxidant assays were performed to evaluate the extract’s antioxidant capabilities. The enzyme inhibition studies focused on acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), α-amylase, and α-glucosidase and tyrosinase. In addition, the study examined the antimicrobial effects on different bacteria and yeasts and evaluated the toxicity using the MTT assay. Quinic acid, citric acid, gallic acid, catechin, quercetin derivatives, kaempferol, myricetin, ellagic acid, prodelphinidins, procyanidins, scopoletin, and flavogallonic acid dilactone are the main bioactive compounds found in both species. In enzyme inhibition assays, C. monspeliasis roots exhibited significant activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), with the values of 2.58 ± 0.02 mg GALAE/g and 11.37 ± 1.93 mg GALAE/g, respectively. Cytotoxicity studies showed mostly weak toxicity, with some samples moderately reducing viability in RAW and HepG2 cells. These findings underscore the diverse biochemical profiles and bioactive potential of Cistus species, suggesting their utility as natural sources of antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical development.

29 October 2025 in Fitoterapia
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SAShakel Ahmed
Shakel Ahmed
GAGunes Ak
Gunes Ak
ESEnver Saka
Enver Saka
BABengusu H. Akgul
Bengusu H. Akgul
GOGulsah Ozturk
Gulsah Ozturk
Gökhan ZenginGökhan Zengin
Gökhan Zengin