Université d'Artois

Phytochemical Profiling and Biological Activities of Moroccan Rhus pentaphylla

Rhus pentaphylla Desf., a medicinal plant traditionally used in North Africa, remains insufficiently investigated with respect to its glycoconjugate composition and biological properties. This study investigated the influence of extraction solvent on the LC–ESI–MS/MS profiles and...

Endotoxins and Biological Implications—Review

ABSTRACT Endotoxins, also known as lipopolysaccharides (LPSs), are structural components of the outer membrane of Gram‐negative bacteria and some cyanobacteria. They are among the most potent pyrogens and remain a persistent challenge in environmental, occupational, and clinical...

A review on catalyst deactivation in the oxidative desulfurization process: Causes and mitigation strategies

In recent years, oxidative desulfurization (ODS) has gained significant attention as a promising solution for removing sulfur compounds from fuel oils, particularly heavy marine fuels, to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. While most ODS studies focus o...

Symmetry-based pulsed DNP and EPR sequences

Pulsed microwave irradiation provides more versatile control over spin dynamics than continuous-wave (CW) methods. This study adapts symmetry-based dipolar recoupling sequences, which are originally designed for magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR, to exploit electron-nuclear interact...

Vasorelaxant Effects of Wild Jujube Leaf Aqueous Extract: Endothelial NO/cGMP/SERCA Signaling, Antioxidant Activity, and AI-Based Molecular Docking

Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam (wild jujube) leaves are traditionally used in Moroccan medicine to treat hypertension. The present study evaluated the aqueous extract of Z. lotus leaves (ZLAqExt) for its vasorelaxant effects, mechanisms of action, acute toxicity, antioxidant potential,...

The Relationship Between Physical Fitness and Physical Literacy: Empirical Evidence Linking Two Physical Activity-Health Concepts

Research on promoting physical activity (PA) primarily revolves around two key concepts: physical fitness (PF), defined as a set of measurable physical capacities (strength, speed, endurance and coordination), and physical literacy (PL), a multidimensional construct encompassing...

Pectin–Protein Complexes: A Design‐Oriented Platform for Tailoring Food Texture Modification

ABSTRACT Pectin–protein complexes have emerged as promising functional ingredients in texture‐modified foods (TMF) due to their multifunctional roles in gelation, emulsification, and water retention. These properties enable the design of customized textures for applications such...

Constraints and opportunities: The case of the first French professional female rugby players

This study aims to address the lack of research on the dual-career experiences of the first generation of professional female rugby players in France. Specifically, it examines (1) the current status of professional female rugby players and (2) how they combine their rugby career...

Coordinative chain transfer homopolymerization and copolymerization of bio‐sourced β ‐myrcene and butadiene promoted by iminopyridine iron complexes

Abstract A family of iron complexes bearing iminopyridine (ImPy) ligands with systematic variations on the N ‐aryl and pyridine moieties was evaluated as pre‐catalysts for the coordinative polymerization of β‐myrcene and butadiene. Upon activation with Al i Bu 3 and trityl borate...

Visible mould and blood inflammatory phenotypes of asthma in adults: the CONSTANCES cohort

Studying the associations between indoor mould contamination and blood inflammatory phenotypes may provide further insight into the mechanisms by which this environmental factor affects asthma. Among 1870 adults with current asthma from a population-based cohort, 29.6% reported v...

Decoupling geometry and topography reveals contrasting ecomorphological signals in carnivoran carnassial teeth

Abstract The lower carnassial tooth (m1) is a key innovation underlying the ecological diversification of Carnivora. However, their exceptionally diverse phenotypes result from both functional adaptation and phylogenetic inertia which challenges ecomorphological inferences. We in...

Graph-Based Machine Learning for Predicting Drug–Drug Interactions: A Systematic Review

Background/Objectives: Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) are major medication-safety concerns, and experimental testing cannot cover the expanding number of drug pairs. This systematic review evaluates graph-based machine-learning methods for DDI prediction, focusing on machine-learn...

Identification of Activity, Insulin, and Dietary Thresholds Associated With Exercise‐Related Hypoglycaemia and Hyperglycaemia in Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Free‐Living Study Using Explainable Machine Learning

ABSTRACT Aims Some studies have explored associations between physical activity (PA) and hypoglycaemia in real‐life in type 1 diabetes (T1D) but without fully accounting for two major confounders, diet and insulin. We aimed to identify thresholds of PA characteristics, insulin, a...