Karima Azekour
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Karima Azekour has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Hassan Alahyane
High Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Béni Mellal 23000, Morocco
2 shared publications - Bachir El Bouhali
Faculty of Science, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco
1 shared publication - El Mustapha Chibane
Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Materials and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Mohammed V, Rabat 10106, Morocco
1 shared publication - Jean Costa
Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Products, Sciences and Technics Faculty, University of Corsica, 20250 Corte, France
1 shared publication - Lhou Majidi
Laboratory of Nanotechnology, Materials and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University Mohammed V, Rabat 10106, Morocco
1 shared publication - Mohamed Ouknin
Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Agadir, National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA), Avenue Ennasr, BP415 Rabat Principale, Rabat 10090, Morocco
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 18 August 2026
- Published by Springer Nature in Discover Public Health
- Vol. 23 (1) , 1322
The association between body mass index and lifestyle factors in a sample of Moroccan children
- 18 August 2026
- Published by Springer Nature in Discover Public Health
- Vol. 23 (1) , 1322
Open AccessThe association between body mass index and lifestyle factors in a sample of Moroccan children
- Open Access
- 29 April 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Vol. 27 (9) , 3983
Effect of Chemical Profile on In Vitro Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Southeast Moroccan Cladanthus eriolepis, Asteriscus graveolens, and Teucrium luteum subsp. flavovirens
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.
- 29 April 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Vol. 27 (9) , 3983
Open AccessEffect of Chemical Profile on In Vitro Biological Activities of Essential Oils from Southeast Moroccan Cladanthus eriolepis, Asteriscus graveolens, and Teucrium luteum subsp. flavovirens
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.