Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 30, 2025
The
present
study
is
the
first
pioneer
on
ecological
status
of
Wadi
Mariout
ponds
in
southern
part
Mediterranean
Sea,
Egypt.
physicochemical
variables
referred
to
brackish
water
(salinity:
12.28-16‰).
WQI
indicated
a
lower
quality
western
basin
than
eastern
one.
average
TSI
values
(64.61
and
63.52)
refer
high
productivity
poor
quality.
However,
Arithmetic
Water
Quality
Index
(Ar-WQI)
indicates
excellent
pond
for
aquatic
life,
while
varies
from
good
very
poor.
predominant
groups'
species
low
biodiversity
indices
phytoplankton
(1.29-2.2),
zooplankton
(1.23-1.93),
macroinvertebrates
(0.45-1.85),
as
well
biochemical
composition
phytoplankton,
reveal
protein-carbohydrate
ratio
(>
11),
indicating
eutrophication
conditions.
Also,
biotic
measurements
show
that
(70.7
×
106
Ind.l-1)
(23.23
105
Ind.m-3)
communities
were
more
diverse
flourished
basin.
Nevertheless,
macrobenthic
invertebrates
varied
basin,
31,284
org.m-2,
compared
5750
org.m-2
community
was
dominated
by
Chlorophyta
Cyanobacteria
(79.5-93%),
Rotifera
(62.5-86.3%),
macrobenthos
Mollusca
(62%)
at
Annelida
(38%)
total
bacteria
count
fecal
coliform
value
rare
water.
On
other
hand,
sediment
samples
have
(15-3348
cfug-1)
(0-12
MPN/100).
ponds,
similar
Egyptian
Delta
lakes,
suffer
phenomenon,
which
must
be
treated
controlling
feeding
wastewater
supplies
ponds.
sheds
light
current
environmental
serving
comprehensive
assess
quality,
record
classify
biodiversity,
provide
precise
assessment
body's
situation.
This
will
facilitate
effective
management
these
important
lakes
future.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 70 - 70
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
exploration
of
bioactive
molecules
derived
from
natural
sources
has
gained
interest
in
several
application
fields.
Among
these,
macroalgae
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
functional
properties,
which
make
them
interesting
therapeutic
applications,
including
cancer
treatment.
Cancer
constitutes
a
global
health
burden,
and
side
effects
existing
treatment
modalities
underscore
necessity
for
novel
models
that,
line
with
goal
reducing
drug
treatments,
take
advantage
compounds.
This
review
explores
anticancer
properties
macroalgae,
focusing
on
compounds
mechanisms
action.
The
key
findings
suggest
that
possess
rich
array
compounds,
polysaccharides
(e.g.,
fucoidans
alginates),
polyphenols
phlorotannins),
terpenoids,
exhibit
diverse
activities,
such
as
inhibition
cell
proliferation,
angiogenesis,
induction
apoptosis,
modulation
immune
system.
provides
an
overview
current
understanding
macroalgae’s
potential,
highlighting
most
promising
While
preclinical
studies
shown
results,
further
research
is
necessary
translate
these
into
effective
clinical
applications.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 439 - 439
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Fungal
diseases
caused
by
Fusarium
spp.
significantly
threaten
food
security
and
sustainable
agriculture.
One
of
the
traditional
strategies
for
eradicating
incidents
is
use
chemical
synthetic
fungicides.
The
excessive
these
products
generates
environmental
damage
has
negative
effects
on
crop
yield.
It
puts
plants
in
stressful
conditions,
kills
natural
soil
microbiome,
makes
phytopathogenic
fungi
resistant.
Finally,
it
also
causes
health
problems
farmers.
This
drives
search
selection
alternatives,
such
as
bio-fungicides.
Among
products,
algae
cyanobacteria
are
promising
sources
antifungal
bio-compounds.
These
organisms
can
synthesize
different
bioactive
molecules,
fatty
acids,
phenolic
some
volatile
organic
compounds
with
activity,
which
fungal
cell
membrane
that
surrounds
hyphae
spores,
either
solubilization
or
making
them
porous
disrupted.
Research
this
area
still
developing,
but
significant
progress
been
made
identification
potential
controlling
important
pathogen.
Therefore,
review
focuses
knowledge
about
mechanisms
action
acids
from
macroalgae,
microalgae,
principal
biomolecules
well
benefits
challenges
applying
metabolites
against
to
achieve
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 30, 2025
The
present
study
is
the
first
pioneer
on
ecological
status
of
Wadi
Mariout
ponds
in
southern
part
Mediterranean
Sea,
Egypt.
physicochemical
variables
referred
to
brackish
water
(salinity:
12.28-16‰).
WQI
indicated
a
lower
quality
western
basin
than
eastern
one.
average
TSI
values
(64.61
and
63.52)
refer
high
productivity
poor
quality.
However,
Arithmetic
Water
Quality
Index
(Ar-WQI)
indicates
excellent
pond
for
aquatic
life,
while
varies
from
good
very
poor.
predominant
groups'
species
low
biodiversity
indices
phytoplankton
(1.29-2.2),
zooplankton
(1.23-1.93),
macroinvertebrates
(0.45-1.85),
as
well
biochemical
composition
phytoplankton,
reveal
protein-carbohydrate
ratio
(>
11),
indicating
eutrophication
conditions.
Also,
biotic
measurements
show
that
(70.7
×
106
Ind.l-1)
(23.23
105
Ind.m-3)
communities
were
more
diverse
flourished
basin.
Nevertheless,
macrobenthic
invertebrates
varied
basin,
31,284
org.m-2,
compared
5750
org.m-2
community
was
dominated
by
Chlorophyta
Cyanobacteria
(79.5-93%),
Rotifera
(62.5-86.3%),
macrobenthos
Mollusca
(62%)
at
Annelida
(38%)
total
bacteria
count
fecal
coliform
value
rare
water.
On
other
hand,
sediment
samples
have
(15-3348
cfug-1)
(0-12
MPN/100).
ponds,
similar
Egyptian
Delta
lakes,
suffer
phenomenon,
which
must
be
treated
controlling
feeding
wastewater
supplies
ponds.
sheds
light
current
environmental
serving
comprehensive
assess
quality,
record
classify
biodiversity,
provide
precise
assessment
body's
situation.
This
will
facilitate
effective
management
these
important
lakes
future.
