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View article: Waste to wellness: hypocholesterolemic solutions from mushroom residues, boosting circular economy
Waste to wellness: hypocholesterolemic solutions from mushroom residues, boosting circular economy Open
View article: #3589 Renal AhR controls blood pressure regulation and cysteine metabolism in an <i>in vivo</i> model of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
#3589 Renal AhR controls blood pressure regulation and cysteine metabolism in an <i>in vivo</i> model of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Open
Background and Aims Arterial hypertension (HTN) associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), often drug-resistant, poses a challenge in treatment and needs innovative therapeutic approaches. Chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) is the main…
View article: Impact of low-moisture extrusion on carbohydrate constituents and antinutrients of a blend of a faba bean protein concentrate and a beta-glucan enriched oat fraction
Impact of low-moisture extrusion on carbohydrate constituents and antinutrients of a blend of a faba bean protein concentrate and a beta-glucan enriched oat fraction Open
Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) was produced using low-moisture extrusion (LME) from a blend of a faba bean protein concentrate and an oat beta-glucan-rich fraction. These ingredients are a possible source of antinutrients. In this work…
View article: Phytosomal delivery enhances bioactivity of Hylocereus costaricensis phenolic extract
Phytosomal delivery enhances bioactivity of Hylocereus costaricensis phenolic extract Open
Introduction Consuming foods rich in bioactive compounds can delay chronic non-communicable diseases. Dragon fruit, known for its bioactive compounds with typically low bioavailability—attributed to high polarity, poor permeability, and ra…
View article: Lathyrus cicera x Lathyrus sativus interspecific hybrids: a way forward to quality and agronomic beneficial traits combination?
Lathyrus cicera x Lathyrus sativus interspecific hybrids: a way forward to quality and agronomic beneficial traits combination? Open
View article: Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Extracts from Five Portuguese Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Accessions
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Extracts from Five Portuguese Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Accessions Open
Under the principles of the circular economy and sustainability, consumers, the food industry and health authorities have interest in new natural food preservatives to prevent foodborne diseases and increase produce shelf life. This work a…
View article: Collagen–Chitosan Composites Enhanced with Hydroxytyrosol for Prospective Wound Healing Uses
Collagen–Chitosan Composites Enhanced with Hydroxytyrosol for Prospective Wound Healing Uses Open
Background/Objectives: Recent studies highlight the excellent wound-healing properties of collagen and chitosan materials. Combining these polymers with a bioactive compound could enhance their effectiveness as next-generation wound dressi…
View article: Storage Time in Bottle: Influence on Physicochemical and Phytochemical Characteristics of Wine Spirits Aged Using Traditional and Alternative Technologies
Storage Time in Bottle: Influence on Physicochemical and Phytochemical Characteristics of Wine Spirits Aged Using Traditional and Alternative Technologies Open
Few studies have investigated the influence on physicochemical and phytochemical compositions during storage in the bottle of wine spirits (WSs) aged using alternative ageing technology (AAT) compared to traditional ageing technology (TAT)…
View article: Matching the Sensory Analysis of Serpa PDO Cheese with the Volatile Profiles—A Preliminary Study
Matching the Sensory Analysis of Serpa PDO Cheese with the Volatile Profiles—A Preliminary Study Open
Serpa cheese, a Portuguese Protected of Denomination Origin (PDO) cheese, known for its unique sensory attributes, is made from the raw milk of native sheep. In this preliminary work, ten samples of Serpa cheese were submitted for a sensor…
View article: Collagen-Chitosan Composites Enhanced with Hydroxytyrosol for Prospective Wound Healing Uses
Collagen-Chitosan Composites Enhanced with Hydroxytyrosol for Prospective Wound Healing Uses Open
In recent years, many studies have pointed out the excellent properties of materials composed of collagen and chitosan for wound-healing applications. Combining both polymers in a wound dressing together with a bioactive compound could com…
View article: Storage Time in Bottle: Influence on Physicochemical and Phytochemical Characteristics of Wine Spirits aged using Traditional and Alternative Technologies
Storage Time in Bottle: Influence on Physicochemical and Phytochemical Characteristics of Wine Spirits aged using Traditional and Alternative Technologies Open
A few studies have investigated the influence on physicochemical and phytochemical compositions during storage in the bottle of wine spirits (WS) aged using Alternative Ageing Technology (AAT) compared it to Traditional Ageing Technolo-gy …
View article: Optimization of Supercritical Fluid Extraction for the Recovery of γ-Oryzanol-Rich Extracts with Improved Bioactivity from Rice Bran
Optimization of Supercritical Fluid Extraction for the Recovery of γ-Oryzanol-Rich Extracts with Improved Bioactivity from Rice Bran Open
Rice bran (RB) is a rice processing by-product recognized to be a source of bioactive compounds, including γ-oryzanol and fatty acids, which have interesting bioactivities such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study aims …
View article: 13.° Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia
13.° Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia Open
View article: A Novel Collagen Aerogel with Relevant Features for Topical Biomedical Applications
A Novel Collagen Aerogel with Relevant Features for Topical Biomedical Applications Open
Collagen‐based aerogels have great potential for topical biomedical applications. Collagen's natural affinity with skin, biodegradability, and gelling behavior are compelling properties to combine with the structural integrity of highly po…
View article: School and family ecosystem: Incentives and barriers to school–family communication
School and family ecosystem: Incentives and barriers to school–family communication Open
The aim of the study was to explore the factors and barriers related to the incentive and opportunity of school–family communication. This work is part of the HOUSE‐Colégio F3 Project, ULisbon, which included 1,143 first‐year university st…
View article: Mediterranean diet adherence and nutritional literacy: an observational cross-sectional study of the reality of university students in a COVID-19 pandemic context
Mediterranean diet adherence and nutritional literacy: an observational cross-sectional study of the reality of university students in a COVID-19 pandemic context Open
Aim To evaluate the adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and the level of nutritional literacy (NL) among university students from different academic fields of study, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A total of 1114…
View article: Placebo-Controlled Trial of Daily Oral Cannabidiol as Adjunctive Treatment for Cats with Chronic Gingivostomatitis
Placebo-Controlled Trial of Daily Oral Cannabidiol as Adjunctive Treatment for Cats with Chronic Gingivostomatitis Open
A placebo-controlled study evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of a commercially available cannabidiol (CBD) oral formulation as an adjunctive treatment for pain management for feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS). CBD was includ…
View article: Arabinoxylan from Corn Fiber Obtained through Alkaline Extraction and Membrane Purification: Relating Bioactivities with the Phenolic Compounds
Arabinoxylan from Corn Fiber Obtained through Alkaline Extraction and Membrane Purification: Relating Bioactivities with the Phenolic Compounds Open
Arabinoxylan has prebiotic properties, as it is able to resist digestion in the small intestine and undergoes fermentation in the large intestine. In this work, arabinoxylan was extracted from corn fiber using an alkaline solution and furt…
View article: Isolation of bluish anthocyanin-derived pigments obtained from blueberry surplus using centrifugal partition chromatography
Isolation of bluish anthocyanin-derived pigments obtained from blueberry surplus using centrifugal partition chromatography Open
View article: Soilless Cultivated Halophyte Plants: Volatile, Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Biological Differences
Soilless Cultivated Halophyte Plants: Volatile, Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Biological Differences Open
The use of halophyte plants appears as a potential solution for degraded soil, food safety, freshwater scarcity, and coastal area utilization. These plants have been considered an alternative crop soilless agriculture for sustainable use o…
View article: High Inter- and Intra- Diversity of Amino Acid Content and Protein Digestibility Disclosed in Five Cool Season Legume Species with a Growing Market Demand
High Inter- and Intra- Diversity of Amino Acid Content and Protein Digestibility Disclosed in Five Cool Season Legume Species with a Growing Market Demand Open
Legumes have been sought as alternative protein sources to ensure food security and environmental sustainability. Characterizing their protein content and quality, including in underutilized grain legumes, e.g., grass pea, gives value to t…
View article: Saffron against Neuro-Cognitive Disorders: An Overview of Its Main Bioactive Compounds, Their Metabolic Fate and Potential Mechanisms of Neurological Protection
Saffron against Neuro-Cognitive Disorders: An Overview of Its Main Bioactive Compounds, Their Metabolic Fate and Potential Mechanisms of Neurological Protection Open
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a spice used worldwide as a colouring and flavouring agent. Saffron is also a source of multiple bioactive constituents with potential health benefits. Notably, saffron displays consistent beneficial effects …
View article: COVID-19 and Lockdown, as Lived and Felt by University Students
COVID-19 and Lockdown, as Lived and Felt by University Students Open
In the last 2 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has spread all over the world, forcing the closure of universities, among other unusual measures in recent history. (1) Background: This work is based on the study HOUSE-ULisbon, a survey carried …
View article: Chronic Conditions and School Participation of First-Year University Students—HOUSE ULisbon Study
Chronic Conditions and School Participation of First-Year University Students—HOUSE ULisbon Study Open
Students with chronic conditions (CC) tend to experience several barriers in terms of their school participation and performance. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the factors related to the time of diagnosis of CC (recent/non-r…
View article: Lactic Acid-Based Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents to Extract Bioactives from Marine By-Products
Lactic Acid-Based Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents to Extract Bioactives from Marine By-Products Open
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) were used to extract bioactive compounds from marine by-products: codfish bones, mussel meat, and tuna vitreous humor. NaDES were prepared using natural compounds, including lactic acid (Lac), fructos…
View article: Extraction of Biocompatible Collagen From Blue Shark Skins Through the Conventional Extraction Process Intensification Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
Extraction of Biocompatible Collagen From Blue Shark Skins Through the Conventional Extraction Process Intensification Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents Open
The disposal of large amounts of skin waste resulting from the blue shark fishing industry presents several industrial and environmental waste management concerns. In addition, these marine subproducts are interesting sources of collagen, …
View article: Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus L.)—A Sustainable and Resilient Answer to Climate Challenges
Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus L.)—A Sustainable and Resilient Answer to Climate Challenges Open
Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is an annual cool-season grain legume widely cultivated in South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and in the Mediterranean region. It is a stress-resilient crop with high nutritional value, considered a promising s…
View article: Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography as a Powerful Strategy for the Exploration of Broas Volatile Composition
Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography as a Powerful Strategy for the Exploration of Broas Volatile Composition Open
Broa is a Portuguese maize bread with characteristic sensory attributes that can only be achieved using traditional maize varieties. This study intends to disclose the volatile compounds that are mainly associated with the baking process o…
View article: Potential Ophthalmological Application of Extracts Obtained from Tuna Vitreous Humor Using Lactic Acid-Based Deep Eutectic Systems
Potential Ophthalmological Application of Extracts Obtained from Tuna Vitreous Humor Using Lactic Acid-Based Deep Eutectic Systems Open
A green technique was developed to extract hyaluronic acid (HA) from tuna vitreous humor (TVH) for its potential application in managing dry eye disease. Deep eutectic solvents (DES) were used to extract HA and were synthesized using natur…
View article: Treatment of anticancer drugs in a real wastewater effluent using nanofiltration: A pilot scale study
Treatment of anticancer drugs in a real wastewater effluent using nanofiltration: A pilot scale study Open
Although anticancer drugs occur in the aquatic environment at trace concentration levels, these drugs might be of environmental concern due to their potent mechanism of action. Hence, new treatment technologies should be explored and, if n…