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A Meta-Analysis of Amílcar Cabral’s Thought

This article argues in favour of the need for a meta-analysis of Amílcar Cabral's thought, bringing together the contributions of some authors who have looked at his theoretical contributions. It emphasises the relevance of this method, generally used in other sciences to investigate a particular problem or area of knowledge, with a view to deepening our knowledge of Cabral's thought. The article argues that ra...

Mackerel and Seaweed Burger as a Functional Product for Brain and Cognitive Agi...

Most world countries are experiencing a remarkable aging process. Meanwhile, 50 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementia and there is an increasing trend in the incidence of these major health problems. In order to address these, the increasing evidence suggesting the protective effect of dietary interventions against cognitive decline during aging may suggest a response to t...

Tryptase in acute appendicitis: unveiling allergic connections through compelli...

The aetiology of acute appendicitis (AA), the most frequent abdominal surgical emergency, is still unclarified. Recent epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory data point to an allergic component in the pathophysiology of AA. Mastocytes participate in the Th2 immune response, releasing inflammatory mediators from their granules upon stimulation by IgE-specific antigens. Among the well-known mediators are histami...

The interplay between HPV, other sexually transmissible infections and genital ...

Background: The importance of Cervicovaginal Microbiota in protecting against infections (such as HPV) is already well established, namely through Lactobacillus spp., as well as the mechanism through which HPV leads to Cervical Neoplasia. However, it is not possible to classify HPV as a complete carcinogen. Thus, the importance of exploring Cervicovaginal dysbiosis to decipher this interaction with HPV takes on...

The interplay between HPV, other sexually transmissible infections and genital ...

Background: The importance of Cervicovaginal Microbiota in protecting against infections (such as HPV) is already well established, namely through Lactobacillus spp., as well as the mechanism through which HPV leads to Cervical Neoplasia. However, it is not possible to classify HPV as a complete carcinogen. Thus, the importance of exploring Cervicovaginal dysbiosis with the intention of deciphering this interac...

Eosinophil granule proteins involvement in acute appendicitis: an allergic dise...

Several pieces of evidence point to an allergic component as a trigger of acute appendicitis. As the Th2 immune response is characterized by eosinophil mobilization to the target organ and release of their cationic granule proteins, it is reasonable to investigate if the degranulation of eosinophils could be associated with the local injury. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the participation of eosi...

Livro de Atas das IV Jornadas Científico-Pedagógicas de Inovação e Sustentabili...

The effect of drying process on undervalued brown and red seaweed species: elem...

The infuence of drying (sun-drying and shade-drying) on the elemental composition of two brown seaweeds (Treptacantha abies-marina, Cystoseira humilis) and two red seaweed species (Asparagopsis armata and Asparagopsis taxiformis) harvested in the Faial Island (Azores Islands, Portugal) was assessed. The contents of sixteen nutritionally and toxicologically relevant elements were determined: sodium (Na), magnesi...

Fatty acids, selenium, and vitamin B12 in chub mackerel (Scomber colias) as nou...

Chub mackerel (Scomber colias) is an underutilised fish abundant in the North Atlantic and a nutritious food with high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), selenium (Se), and vitamin B12 contents, affected by seasonality. Hence, the bioaccessibility of fatty acid (FA), Se, and vitamin B12 in chub mackerel was studied. Daily consumptions of 51 g, 35 g, and 14 g of March, June, and October chub mackerel, respectively, wou...

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory extracts from sea cucumbers and tunicates ind...

Bone metabolic disorders such as osteoporosis are characterized by the loss of mineral from the bone tissue leading to its structural weakening and increased susceptibility to fractures. A growing body of evidence suggests that inflammation and oxidative stress play an important role in the pathophysiological processes involved in the rise of these conditions. As the currently available therapeutic strategies a...