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Niama W, Ben Said S, Rame C, Aroua M, Mahouachi M, Froment P, Dupont J. Evaluation of acute toxicity of Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima aqueous extracts in Swiss mice. Toxicon 2024; 239:107614. [PMID: 38237691 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima is a plant widely distributed in the Mediterranean region and used as a traditional medicine. The present study evaluated the biochemical composition and the potential toxicity of aqueous extract of whole Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima through acute toxicity oral administration in male mice. Phytochemical analysis of the Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima revealed high levels of reductor sugars and significant flavonoid and total phenol content. The aqueous extract of Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima was daily oral administered to mice at doses of 300 (group 1), 2000 (group 2) and 4000 (group 3) mg/kg body weight per day for 14 days. We observed no significant difference in the consumption of food, body weight and relative organ weights except for an increase in the seminal vesicles weight in group 3. Hematological parameters revealed the non-adverse effects of prolonged oral consumption of Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima except for a slight increase but significant of percentage of hematocrit in group 1 and 3 and a decrease in percentage of granulocytes in group 2. The histopathologic examination did not show any differences in vital organs. We also observed non-adverse effects on the reproductive parameters including testosterone concentration, spermatozoa motility and morphologies. Based on our findings, the aqueous extract of Scabiosa artropurperea var.maritima could be considered safe for oral medication in animals.
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- Wijden Niama
- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France; Laboratoire Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production Agricole dans la Région du Nord-Ouest, ESAK, Le Kef, Tunisia, University of Jendouba, 7100, Jendouba, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production Agricole dans la Région du Nord-Ouest, ESAK, Le Kef, Tunisia, University of Jendouba, 7100, Jendouba, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production Agricole dans la Région du Nord-Ouest, ESAK, Le Kef, Tunisia, University of Jendouba, 7100, Jendouba, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production Agricole dans la Région du Nord-Ouest, ESAK, Le Kef, Tunisia, University of Jendouba, 7100, Jendouba, Tunisia
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- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France
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- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France.
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Ben Said S, Gmati R, Aroua M, Lassoued N, Rekik M, Mahouachi M. Substitution of soyabean meal by faba bean improves body weight, sperm production and testosterone concentration in mature Queue Fine de l'Ouest rams. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:226. [PMID: 37226004 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03619-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The current study aimed at investigating the effects of partial or total substitution of soybean meal with faba bean on reproductive parameters of Queue Fine de l'Ouest rams. Eighteen adult rams (49.8 ± 3.7 kg and 2.4 ± 1.5 years old) were divided into three homogenous groups. Rams received oat hay ad libitum and 3 types of concentrate (33 g/BW0.75) where soybean meal was the main protein source (SBM diet, n = 6), partially (50%, SBMFB diet, n = 6) or totally (100% FB diet, n = 6) substituted in nitrogen basis by local faba bean. The volume of ejaculate, sperm concentration and sperm mortality rate were measured weekly by collecting semen using an artificial vagina. Serial blood samples were collected 30 days and 120 days after the beginning of the experiment in order to assess plasma testosterone concentrations. The results showed that hay intake was affected (P < 0.05) by the nature of the nitrogen source incorporated (1032.3 ± 12.2; 1026.8 ± 56.6 and 972.8 ± 39.05 g DM/d for SBM, FB and SBMFB respectively. The average live weight of the rams increased from 49.8 ± 0.4 (week 1) to 57.3 ± 0.9 kg (week 17) without effect of the diet. A positive effect of faba bean incorporation in the concentrate was observed on ejaculate volume, concentration and spermatozoa production. All these parameters were significantly higher in SBMFB and FB groups than in SBM group (P < 0.05). The protein source did not affect the percentage of dead spermatozoa and the total abnormalities which were similar for the three diets (38.7; 35.8 and 38.1% for SBM; SBMFB and FB, respectively). The mean testosterone concentration was higher (P < 0.05) in rams fed with faba bean (1.7 ± 0.7 to 1.9 ± 0.7 ng/ml for the SBMFB and the FB groups respectively) than in rams fed SBM diet (1.06 ± 0.5 ng/ml). It was concluded that the substitution of soybean meal by faba bean improved the reproductive performance and did not affect sperm quality in Queue Fine de l'Ouest rams.
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- Samia Ben Said
- Laboratoire d'Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production au Nord Ouest, ESAK, University of Jendouba, 7119, Le Kef, Tunisia.
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- Laboratoire d'Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production au Nord Ouest, ESAK, University of Jendouba, 7119, Le Kef, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production au Nord Ouest, ESAK, University of Jendouba, 7119, Le Kef, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Production Animale et Fourragères, INRAT, University of Carthage, 2049, Ariana, Tunisia
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- International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Amman, Jordan
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- Laboratoire d'Appui à la Durabilité des Systèmes de Production au Nord Ouest, ESAK, University of Jendouba, 7119, Le Kef, Tunisia
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Aroua M, Boulahdid M, Radakovitch O, Benhalima M, Guendouzi Y, Fowler SW, Ambrosi JP. Sediment pollution: An assessment of anthropogenic and geogenic trace element contributions along the central Algerian coast. Mar Pollut Bull 2023; 186:114398. [PMID: 36521359 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Sediment cores from the central Algerian coast were collected to investigate the distribution, sources and risk of trace metals. The local geochemical background of metals was defined from the core S collected in an uncontaminated area of the coast. The anthropogenic inputs in Algiers Bay elevated Ag, Cd, Pb and Zn concentrations as their maximum were 3.1, 3, 2.1 and 1.8 times the background values, respectively. Meanwhile, increased contents of Arsenic (up to 21.1 mg/kg) were detected in all sites. Correlations and PCA suggest that lithogenic sources controlled metal deposition, while most sediment arsenic was agriculture-derived. Organic matter acted as a sink or source for some trace metals. According to EFs, the study area showed slight to moderate enrichment with respect to Ag, As, Pb, Cd, Zn and Cu, whereas they remained uncontaminated with Cr, V, Co and Ni. This study provides a needed baseline for future environmental investigations.
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- Mohamed Aroua
- Laboratory of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (ECOSYSMarL), National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), BP19, University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (ECOSYSMarL), National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), BP19, University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Surêté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE/SRTE/LRTA, BP3, 13115 Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- Laboratory of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (ECOSYSMarL), National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), BP19, University Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Cheraga, Algiers, Algeria; Laboratory Management and Valorization of Agricultural and Aquatic Ecosystems, Science Institute, University Center of Tipaza Morsli Abdallah, Oued Merzoug 42200, Tipaza, Algeria
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- Laboratory Management and Valorization of Agricultural and Aquatic Ecosystems, Science Institute, University Center of Tipaza Morsli Abdallah, Oued Merzoug 42200, Tipaza, Algeria
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- School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000, USA
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, IRD, INRA, Coll France, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
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Benhalima M, Boulahdid M, Guendouzi Y, Radakovitch O, Aroua M, Fowler SW, Ambrosi JP, Angeletti B. Occurrence, contamination level and ecological risk assessment of dissolved and particulate trace elements in rivers entering the southwestern Mediterranean Sea. Mar Pollut Bull 2022; 180:113723. [PMID: 35596997 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal pollution in rivers should not be overlooked before their entry into the sea. However, there are few studies for estimating such contamination in rivers entering the Algerian coastal waters. Semimonthly quantification of dissolved and particulate metals, near the mouths of two industrial-tainted rivers, El Harrach and Mazafran rivers, was carried out during a period of one year. All the trace metals analyzed are originating from anthropogenic sources (EF > 1.5), with higher contamination of dissolved Pb, Cd, Zn and Ni and a slight degree of contamination of particulate Cu and Zn (0 < Igeo < 1). Particulate metals show a stable complex with the particulate phase (e.g. 2 < LogKd < 6). The risk assessment results indicate that particulate Pb and Zn have a 33% likelihood of toxicity for adverse biological effects. A significant toxicity effect (ΣTUi >4) of the combined particulate metals (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Cr, Ni and As) was primarily due to the higher particulate Cd, Zn, and Cr availability.
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- Moustafa Benhalima
- Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Laboratory (ECOSYSMarL), National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), BP19, university Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria; Laboratory Management and Valorization of Agricultural and Aquatic Ecosystems, Science Institute, University Center of Tipaza Morsli Abdallah, Oued Merzoug 42200, Tipaza, Algeria.
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- Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Laboratory (ECOSYSMarL), National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), BP19, university Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria
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- Laboratory Management and Valorization of Agricultural and Aquatic Ecosystems, Science Institute, University Center of Tipaza Morsli Abdallah, Oued Merzoug 42200, Tipaza, Algeria
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- Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LRTA, 12 BP3, 13115 Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Laboratory (ECOSYSMarL), National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL), BP19, university Campus of Dely Ibrahim, Bois des Cars, 16320, Algiers, Algeria
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- School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5000, USA
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, IRD, INRA, Coll France, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, IRD, INRA, Coll France, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
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