Karima - AZEKOUR

Prof. Karima - AZEKOUR


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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

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Mohamed OukninMohamed Ouknin
Mohamed Ouknin
ECEl Mustapha Chibane
El Mustapha Chibane
AHAlahyane Hassan
Alahyane Hassan
KAKarima - AZEKOUR
Karima - AZEKOUR
NANaima AIT AABD
Naima AIT AABD
Lhou MajidiLhou Majidi
Lhou Majidi
This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between chemical profiles and in vitro biological activities of essential oils from Cladanthus eriolepis, Asteriscus graveolens, and Teucrium luteum subsp. flavovirens. The chemical composition of these essential oils has been previously reported in our recent publications, revealing distinct chemical profiles with pronounced interspecific variability and identification rates of 83.3%, 96.7%, and 98.1%, respectively. C. eriolepis exhibited a chemical profile rich in aliphatic esters with a mixed monoterpene–sesquiterpene composition dominated by α-pinene (13.0%), isobutyl angelate (10.7%), and 2-methylbutyl angelate (9.5%), whereas A. graveolens was characterized by a high abundance of 6-oxocyclonerolidol (72.5%). T. luteum subsp. flavovirens showed greater chemical complexity, including elemol (16.4%), α-pinene (12.0%), and eudesmol isomers (14.3%). All essential oils exhibited significant biological activities across various in vitro assays. C. eriolepis showed the strongest acaricidal effect (LC50 = 0.539 µL/mL) and notable inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase (AChE), tyrosinase, and α-glucosidase (78.4%, 74.6%, and 69.2%, respectively). T. luteum subsp. flavovirens displayed the highest antioxidant capacity (DPPH IC50 = 51.60 µg/mL; FRAP IC50 = 35.53 µg/mL). Overall, variations in chemical profiles strongly influence biological activities, highlighting their potential as multifunctional bioactive sources.

18 August 2026 in Discover Public Health
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KAKarima - AZEKOUR
Karima - AZEKOUR
SDSakhr Dadda
Sakhr Dadda
NHNadia Hamjane
Nadia Hamjane
AHAlahyane Hassan
Alahyane Hassan
BBBachir EL BOUHALI
Bachir EL BOUHALI
Obesity presents a health problem all over the world. The present study was undertaken to examine the impact of socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyl