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Brahim Sabour

Brahim Sabour

LiveDNA ID: 212.4552
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59 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Dr. Brahim Sabour is currently working as Phycology & Aquatic Ecosystems RU, Faculty of Sciences, University Chouaib Doukkali, Morocco. He has completed his Ph.D. in Phycology from University of Hassan II Casablanca, Morocco. His main area of interest related to Environmental Sciences, Phycology, Algal culture, Aquatic Toxicology, and Phycotoxins. His area of expertise includes Aquatic Ecosystems, Algal Ecology, Invasive Seaweeds, Water Quality, Phycology, Algal Ecophysiology.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Hassan II Casablanca, Morocco Ecotoxicology | Completed: 2002

Publications (59)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Extraction, purification, and bioactivity evaluation of phycobiliproteins and sulphated galactans from Bostrychia scorpioides (Hudson) Mont.
Kaoutar Bougadra, Amine Elbouzidi, João Cotas, Fouad Bentiss, Sara Bourdoukh, Khadija El Azhary, Imane Nait Irahal, Zahira Belattmania, Abdallah Badou, Brahim Sabour, Fouzia Hmimid
Industrial Crops and Products | Journal Article
10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.124563
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2026
Optimized Extraction and Bioactivity Profiling of Phenolics from Bostrychia scorpioides (Hudson) Mont: A Sustainable Approach for Pharmaceuticals Applications
Kaoutar Bougadra, Amine Elbouzidi, João Cotas, Khadija EL Azhary, Sara Bourdoukh, Zahira Belattmania, Abdallah Badou, Brahim Sabour, Fouzia Hmimid
Marine Biotechnology | Journal Article
10.1007/s10126-026-10700-8
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2026
Valorization of Beach-Cast Biomass from the Invasive Seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae on the Moroccan Coast: A Comparative Assessment of Extraction Conditions for Sodium Alginate Recovery
Khansae Kamal, Zahira Belattmania, Fouad Bentiss, Charafeddine Jama, Abdellatif Chaouti, Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau, Brahim Sabour
International Journal of Molecular Sciences | Journal Article
10.3390/ijms27177898
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2026
Trans-Atlantic drift of the holopelagic Sargassum natans and S. fluitans on the Moroccan Atlantic coast: First report linked to unusual climatic event and ocean currents in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean
Khansae Kamal, Khaoula Khaya, Zahira Belattmania, Abdellatif Chaouti, Joao Neiva, Aschwin Hillebrand Engelen, Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau, Ester A. Serrão, Brahim Sabour
Aquatic Botany | Journal Article
10.1016/j.aquabot.2025.103966
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2026
Antioxidant potential of crude and purified fractions from Bostrychia scorpioides (Hudson) Montagne (Rhodomelaceae)
Kaoutar Bougadra, Amine Elbouzidi, João Cotas, Ahmed Errami, Zahira Belattmania, Brahim Sabour, Fouzia Hmimid
Chemical Papers | Journal Article
10.1007/s11696-026-05195-5
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2026
Description of Vacuolonema iberomarrocanum gen. et sp. nov. (Oculatellales, Cyanobacteria): a new marine cyanobacterial taxon from the Portuguese and Moroccan Atlantic coast
JOÃO MORAIS, GUILHERME SCOTTA HENTSCHKE, FLAVIO OLIVEIRA, RAQUEL SILVA, PEDRO N. LEÃO, BRAHIM SABOUR, VITOR VASCONCELOS
Phytotaxa | Journal Article
10.11646/phytotaxa.708.2.5
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2025
Characterization of Alginate from Drifted Pelagic Sargassum natans and Sargassum fluitans Along the Moroccan Atlantic Coast
Khansae Kamal, Zahira Belattmania, Khaoula Khaya, Abdellatif Chaouti, Fouad Bentiss, Charafeddine Jama, Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau, Brahim Sabour
Physchem | Journal Article
10.3390/physchem5040051
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2025
Biomaterials from natural and chemically modified sulfated polysaccharides of algae
Kaoutar Bougadra, Fatima Zahra Tagri, Ismail Guenaou, Brahim Sabour, Fouzia Hmimid
Next Research | Journal Article
10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100765
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2025
DNA barcoding reveals cryptic diversity, taxonomic conflicts and novel biogeographical insights inCystoseiras.l. (Phaeophyceae)
João Neiva, Ricardo Bermejo, Alba Medrano, Pol Capdevila, David Milla-Figueras, Pedro Afonso, Enric Ballesteros, Brahim Sabour, Donatella Serio, Eduardo Nóbrega, João Soares, José Valdazo, Fernando Tuya, Martina Mulas, Álvaro Israel, Sofia S. Sadogurska, Michael D. Guiry, Gareth A. Pearson, Ester A. Serrão
European Journal of Phycology | Journal Article
10.1080/09670262.2022.2126894
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2023
The Invasive Seaweed Agarophyton vermiculophyllum from Oualidia Lagoon (Northwestern Moroccan Atlantic Coast) as a Source of Agar: Yield, Chemical Characteristics, and Rheological Properties
Amal Nadri, Zahira Belattmania, Abdellatif Chaouti, Fouad Bentiss, Charafeddine Jama, Fouzia Hmimid, Abdeltif Reani, Brahim Sabour
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Journal Article
10.3390/jmse11091696
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2023
Chemical Composition and In Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of the Marine Cyanolichen Lichina pygmaea Volatile Compounds
Hiba Sanad, Zahira Belattmania, Ahmed Nafis, Meryem Hassouani, Noureddine Mazoir, Abdeltif Reani, Lahcen Hassani, Vitor Vasconcelos, Brahim Sabour
Marine Drugs | Journal Article
10.3390/md20030169
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2022
Sampling Campaign along Moroccan Atlantic Coast: Cyanobacteria Isolation and Molecular Screening of Cyanotoxins
Raquel Silva, João Morais, Flávio Oliveira, Brahim Sabour, Vitor Vasconcelos
The 7th Iberian Congress on Cyanotoxins/3rd Iberoamerican Congress on Cyanotoxins | Proceedings Article
10.3390/blsf2022014040
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2022
Isolation and Structural Characterization of Alginates from the Kelp Species Laminaria ochroleuca and Saccorhiza polyschides from the Atlantic Coast of Morocco
Soukaina Kaidi, Fouad Bentiss, Charafeddine Jama, Khaoula Khaya, Zahira Belattmania, Abdeltif Reani, Brahim Sabour
Colloids and Interfaces | Journal Article
10.3390/colloids6040051
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2022
Mechanistic Insights into the Selective Synthesis of 4H-Pyran Derivatives On-Water Using Naturally Occurring Alginate from Sargassum muticum: Experimental and DFT Study
Khaoula Oudghiri, Zahira Belattmania, Hamid Elmouli, Salaheddine Guesmi, Fouad Bentiss, Brahim Sabour, Lahoucine Bahsis, Moha Taourirte
Gels | Journal Article
10.3390/gels8110713
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2022
Spatiotemporal patterns of phenology of the alien Phaeophyceae Sargassum muticum on the Atlantic coast of Morocco
Samir El Atouani, Zahira Belattmania, Soukaina Kaidi, Aschwin H. Engelen, Ester A. Serrão, Abdellatif Chaouti, Abdeltif Reani, Brahim Sabour
Scientia Marina | Journal Article
10.3989/scimar.05118.010
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2021
Gracilaria gracilis (Gracilariales, Rhodophyta) from Dakhla (Southern Moroccan Atlantic Coast) as Source of Agar: Content, Chemical Characteristics, and Gelling Properties
Zahira Belattmania, Sanaa Bhaby, Amal Nadri, Khaoulaa Khaya, Fouad Bentiss, Charafeddine Jama, Abdeltif Reani, Vitor Vasconcelos, Brahim Sabour
Marine Drugs | Journal Article
10.3390/md19120672
Crossref
2021
Isolation and FTIR-ATR and 1H NMR Characterization of Alginates from the Main Alginophyte Species of the Atlantic Coast of Morocco
Zahira Belattmania, Soukaina Kaidi, Samir El Atouani, Chaimaa Katif, Fouad Bentiss, Charafeddine Jama, Abdeltif Reani, Brahim Sabour, Vitor Vasconcelos
Molecules | Journal Article
10.3390/molecules25184335
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2020
Brown seaweed Sargassum muticum as low-Cost biosorbent of methylene blue.
El Atouani, S., Z. Belattmania, A. Reani, S. Tahiri and A. Aarfane et al.,
Int. J. Environ. Res., | Journal Article
10.1007/s41742-018-0161-4
Self Brahim Sabour
2019
The introduction ofSargassum muticummodifies epifaunal patterns in a Moroccan seagrass meadow
Zahira Belattmania, Abdellatif Chaouti, Abdeltif Reani, Aschwin H. Engelen, Margarida Machado, Ester A. Serrão, Brahim Sabour
Marine Ecology | Journal Article
10.1111/maec.12507
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2018
The paranthurid isopod crustacean Paranthura nigropunctata (Lucas, 1846): First record from the Atlantic coast of Morocco.
Belattmania, Z., A. Chaouti, A. Reani, M. Machado, A.H. Engelen, E.A. Serrão and B. Sabour,
Acta Oceanol. Sinica, | Journal Article
10.1007/s13131-018-1170-z
Self Brahim Sabour
2018
First report on the occurrence and dynamics of the ectoparasitic dinoflagellate Amyloodinium ocellatum in the moroccan atlantic coast.
Tahraoui, S., B. Ennaffah, Z. Belattmania, A. Reani and B. Sabour,
Res. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjes.2018.153.159
Self Brahim Sabour
2018
Protonated biomass of the brown seaweed Cystoseira tamariscifolia: A potential biosorbent for toxic chromium ions removal.
Belattmania, Z., S. El Atouani, S. Kaidi, F. Bentiss, S. Tahiri, A. Reani and B. Sabour,
Res. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjes.2018.106.113
Self Brahim Sabour
2018
Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using sodium alginate from the invasive macroalga Sargassum muticum.
Belattmania, Z., F. Bentiss, C. Jama, M. Barakate, C. Katif, A. Reani and B. Sabour,
BioNanoSci., | Journal Article
10.1007/s12668-018-0518-3
Self Brahim Sabour
2018
Fatty acid composition and nutraceutical perspectives of brown seaweeds from the Atlantic coast of Morocco.
Belattmania, Z., A.H. Engelen, H. Pereira, E.A. Serrão and L. Custódio et al.,
Int. Food Res. J., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2018
Similar epiphytic macrofauna inhabiting the introduced Sargassum muticum and native fucoids on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.
Belattmania, Z., A. Chaouti, A. Reani, M. Machado, A.H. Engelen, E.A. Serrão and B. Sabour,
Cryptogamie Algologie, | Journal Article
10.7872/crya/v39.iss3.2018.269
Self Brahim Sabour
2018
Ampelisca lusitanica (Crustacea: Amphipoda): new species for the Atlantic coast of Morocco
Z. Belattmania, A. Chaouti, M. Machado, A. Engelen, E. A. Serrão, A. Reani, B. Sabour
Marine Biodiversity Records | Journal Article
10.1186/s41200-017-0110-5
Crossref
2017
Latitudinal incidence of phototrophic shell-degrading endoliths and their effects on mussel bed microclimates
Carla R. Lourenço, Katy R. Nicastro, Christopher D. McQuaid, Brahim Sabour, Gerardo I. Zardi
Marine Biology | Journal Article
10.1007/s00227-017-3160-7
Crossref
2017
In vitro anticancer, antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of Lyngbya aestuarii (Cyanobacteria) from the Atlantic coast of Morocco.
Hassouani, M., B. Sabour, Z. Belattmania, S. El Atouani and A. Reani et al.,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2017
The residue of alginate extraction from Sargassum muticum (brown seaweed) as a low-cost adsorbent for hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solutions.
Belattmania, Z., S. Tahiri, F. Bentiss, A. Sahibed-Dine and C. Jama et al.,
Desalin. Water Treat., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2017
First records of Onchidella celtica (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) from Atlantic Rocky Shores of Morocco.
Chaouti, A., A. Reani, M. Silva, M. Hassouani and Z. Belattmania et al.,
J. Fish. Aquatic Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2017
Potential uses of the brown seaweed Cystoseira humilis biomass: 2- Fatty acid composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities.
Belattmania, Z., A.H. Engelen, H. Pereira, E.A. Serrao and M. Barakate et al.,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
Potential uses of the brown seaweed Cystoseira humilis biomass: 1- Sodium alginate yield, FT-IR, 1H NMR and rheological analyses.
Zrid, R., F. Bentiss, R.A. Ben Ali, Z. Belattmania and A. Zarrouk et al.,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
Antimicrobial, antioxidant and alginate potentials of Dictyopteris polypodioides (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) from the Moroccan Atlantic coast.
Belattmania Z., A. Reani, M. Barakate, R. Zrid and S. Elatouani et al.,
Der Pharma Chemica, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
The invasive brown seaweed Sargassum muticum as new resource for alginate in Morocco: Spectroscopic and rheological characterization.
El Atouani, S., F. Bentiss, A. Reani, R. Zrid and Z. Belattmania et al.,
Phycol. Res., | Journal Article
10.1111/pre.12135
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
Morphological and neurochemical plasticity of the carotid body after long-term hypoxia: Vascular and cellular involvement. Morphometric study in Meriones shawi rats.
Schamel, A., A. Chaouti, M. Douma and B. Sabour,
Der Pharma Chemica, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
Cyanotoxins: Detection methods and control measures. A mini-review.
Douma, M., B. Sabour, N. Manaut, M. Hassouani, A. Schamel, B. Oudra and M. Loudiki,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
Hexavalent chromium uptake from aqueous solutions using raw biomass of the invasive brown seaweed Sargassum muticum from the Moroccan shorelines: Kinetics and isotherms.
El Atouani, S., S. Tahiri, A. Reani, F. Bentiss and M. El Krati et al.,
Eur. Scient. J., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2016
Bioremoval of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions by the brown seaweed Dictyopteris polypodioides.
Belattmania, Z., S. Tahiri, R. Zrid, A. Reani and S. Elatouani et al.,
Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjet.2015.218.230
Self Brahim Sabour
2015
Phycoremediation of hexavalent chromium in simulated wastewater by Halopteris scoparia (Linnaeus) Sauvageau (Ochrophyta, Phaeophyceae).
Belattmania, Z., R. Zrid, A. Reani, S. Tahiri and A. Eddaoui et al.,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2015
New invertebrate vectors of okadaic acid from the North Atlantic waters-Portugal (Azores and Madeira) and Morocco.
Silva, M., I. Rodriguez, A. Barreiro, M. Kaufmann and A.I. Neto et al.,
Toxins, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2015
First report of: Ophidiaster ophidianus and Marthasterias glacialis.
Silva, M., I. Rodriguez, A. Barreiro, M. Kaufmann and A.I. Neto et al.,
Toxins, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2015
Adsorption of methylene blue and Red195 dyes in aqueous medium by palm bark and sugarcane bagasse: Kinetic and thermodynamic study.
Aarfane, A., A. Salhi, G.E.K. Boutchich, S. Tahiri and M. El Krati et al.,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2015
Spectroscopic and rheological characterization of sodium alginate extracted from three Phaeophycean seaweeds (Dictyopteris polypodioides, Dilophus ligulatus and Halopteris scoparia) from El Jadida shoreline-Morocco.
Belattmania, Z., R. Zrid, A. Reani, S. Elatouani and E.M. Sabbar et al.,
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2015
Sargassum muticum (Yendo) Fensholt (Fucales, Phaeophyta) in Morocco, an invasive marine species new to the Atlantic coast of Africa.
Sabour, B., A. Reani, H. El Magouri and R. Haroun,
Aquat. Invasions, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2013
Effect of light and temperature on the population dynamics of two toxic bloom forming Cyanobacteria - Microcystis ichthyoblabe and Anabaena aphanizomenoides.
Sabour, B., B. Sbiyyaa, M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, M. Belkoura and V. Vasconcelos,
Chem. Ecol., | Journal Article
10.1080/02757540903062525
Self Brahim Sabour
2009
Growth responses of Microcystis ichthyoblabe Kutzing and Anabaena aphanizomenoides Forti (cyanobacteria) under different nitrogen and phosphorus conditions.
Sabour, B., M. Loudiki and V. Vasconcelos,
Chem. Ecol., | Journal Article
10.1080/02757540903193130
Self Brahim Sabour
2009
Toxicological assessment of cyanobacteria (blue green algae) in some moroccan reservoirs.
Loudiki, M., M. Douma, B. Sabour, Y. Ouahid, F. del Campo, K. Mouhri, B. Oudra and V. Vasconcelos,
Proc. Mediterranean Dialogue Integrated Water Manage., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2008
Dynamics and toxicity of Anabaena aphanizomenoides (Cyanobacteria) water-blooms in Oued Mellah lake (Morocco).
Sabour B., M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, V. Vasconcelos, S. Oubraim and B. Fawzi,
Aqua. Ecosys. Health Manag., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2004
Impact of wastewater effluent on the diatom assemblages structure of a brackish small stream: Oued Hassar (Morocco).
Fawzi, B., M. Loudiki, S. Oubraim, B. Sabour and M. Chlaida,
Limnologica, | Journal Article
10.1016/S0075-9511(02)80017-2
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Etude des blooms toxiques a cyanobacteries dans trois lacs reservoirs du Maroc : Resultats preliminaires.
Oudra, B., M. Loudiki, B. Sabour, B. Sbiyyaa and V. Vasconcelos,
J. Water Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Detection and variation of Microcystin contents of Microcystis blooms in eutrophic Lalla Takerkoust Lake (Morocco).
Oudra, B., M. Loudiki, B. Sbiyyaa, B. Sabour and A. Amorim et al.,
Lakes Res. Res. Manag., | Journal Article
10.1046/j.1440-1770.2002.00165.x
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Eutrophisation et blooms dalgues toxiques dans lac hypereutrophe de Oued Mellah (Maroc).
Sabour B., M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, V. Vasconcelos and S. Oubraim et al.,
Watmed, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Detection and quantification of microcystins in cyanobacterial strains isolated from lake-reservoirs and ponds in Morocco.
Oudra B., M. Loudiki, V. Vasconcelos, B. Sabour and B. Sbiyyaa et al.,
Env. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.1002/tox.10029
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Taxonomy and geographic distribution of potential toxic cyanobacterial strains in Morocco.
Loudiki M., B. Oudra, B. Sabour, B. Sbiyyaa, V. Vasconcelos and S. Franca,
Int. J. Limnol., | Journal Article
10.1051/limn/2002008
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
First results on toxic bloom of Microcystis ichthyoblabe Kutz. in hypertrophic Oued Mellah lake (Morocco).
Sabour B., M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, S. Oubraim and B. Fawzi et al.,
Int. J. Limnol., | Journal Article
10.1051/limn/2002001
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Premier rapport sur la proliferation de marees jaunes ichthyotoxiques a Prymnesium parvum Carter (Haptophyceae) dans le lac hypereutrophe Oued Mellah (Maroc).
Sabour B., M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, S. Oubraim and B. Fawzi et al.,
J. Water Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Toxicology and toxinology of Microcystis ichthyoblabe waterbloom occurred in the Oued Mellah lake (Morocco).
Sabour B., M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, V. Vasconcelos and R. Martins et al.,
Env. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.1002/tox.10028
Self Brahim Sabour
2002
Application of some diatom indices to a Moroccan water course: Hassar stream.
Fawzi, B., M. Chlaida, S. Oubraim, M. Loudiki, B. Sabour and A. Bouzidi,
J. Water Sci., | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2001
Blooms of Prymnesium parvum N. Carter (Chrysophyta, Haptophyceae) associated with fish mortalities in hypertrophic brackish lake in Morocco.
Sabour B., M. Loudiki, B. Oudra, S. Oubraim and B. Fawzi et al.,
Harmful Algae News, | Journal Article
Self Brahim Sabour
2000