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Exploring the diverse properties of Mentha piperita L.: a systematic review
Ferreira, Inês; Sousa, Mariana; Sequeira, Susie; Cruz, AgostinhoBackground: Mentha piperita L., widely recognized as peppermint, is globally renowned and popular due to its versatile applications in medicine, industry, and cuisine [1]. This perennial plant has a worldwide distribution, with origins in Europe and Middle East. As member of the Lamiaceae family it’s a natural hybrid of Mentha aquatic L. and Mentha spicata L. [1]. Traditionally, it has been used for alleviating...
Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using the seaweed Fucus spiralis and thei...
Abreu, João; Ribeiro, Joana; Rocha, Verónica; Fernandes, Mário; Ferreira, Inês; Santos, Joana; Sárria Pereira de Passos, Marisa; Silva, C.The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) underscores the need for effective therapeutic strategies. Nanotechnology can provide new tools to counteract neurotoxicity, namely by improving bioavailability of therapeutic molecules in the brain. Brown seaweeds, such as Fucus spiralis (FS), are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytoprotect...
Laminaria ochroleuca as a natural remediator of copper-based antifouling agents...
Cereja, Rui; Pereira, Alícia; Brito, Ana C.; Pires, Carla; Diniz, Mário; Ferreira, Inês; Mil-Homens, Mário; Brito, Pedro; Costa, Pedro ReisFouling is a major challenge for marine aquaculture infrastructures, and copper-based antifouling products are commonly used to address this issue. The wider adoption of multitrophic aquaculture to sustainably produce multiple species is encouraged worldwide, as it promotes nutrient recycling while reducing problems associated with contaminants. In this study, Mytilus sp. and Laminaria ochroleuca were exposed, ...
Position Statement of the Immunonephrology Working Group of the Portuguese Soci...
Nogueira, Estela; Oliveira, Nuno; Godinho, Iolanda; Lança, Alice; Inácio, António; Santos, Clara; Pinto, Helena; Laranjinha, Ivo; Vaz, RaquelSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a challenging immune ‑mediated disease that frequently involves the kidney as lupus nephritis (LN), an immune complex glomerulonephritis. Its occurrence is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and current treatment still fails to preserve renal function in the long term. As such, more efficacious and less toxic treatments are needed to treat LN, aiming to reduc...
The Role of Intercultural Communication in Fostering Organisational Creativity
Ferreira, Inês; Rua, Orlando LimaThis study aims to explore the impact of intercultural communication (IC) on organisational creativity (OC). Specifically, it analyses its contribution to organisational success, identifies challenges and advantages when integrating intercultural communication, and understands its effects on team creativity. A qualitative multiple-case study approach was adopted using purposive sampling involving semistructured...
A Descriptive Register of ANCA ‑ Positive Vasculitis Patients with Kidney Invo...
Santos, Adriana; Paulo, Núria; Marques, Nídia; Figueiredo, Rafael; Pinho, Ana; Pereira, Edite; Mariz, Eva; Neto, Ricardo; Ferreira, InêsIntroduction: Anti‑neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)‑associated vasculitis (AAV) is a necrotizing disease affecting small blood vessels, commonly involving the kidneys, and associated with high morbidity and mortality.</p> Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross‑sectional study at Hospital de São João in Porto, including patients aged 18 or older with biopsy‑proven kidney involvement from AAV, fo...
Real-World Experience with Avacopan in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis in Portugal
Oliveira Correia, Sofia; Laranjinha, Ivo; Nogueira, Estela; Cunha, Anita; Tenazinha, Catarina; Pinto, Helena; Ferreira, Inês; Fernandes Serodio, JoãoIntroduction: Avacopan, a selective C5a receptor inhibitor, has emerged as a potential corticosteroid-sparing treatment in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). This study aims to evaluate its real-world efficacy and safety in Portuguese patients with active AAV. Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective analysis of 15 adult patients with newly diagnosed or relapsing AAV treated with avacopan across nine ac...
The Critical Role of Multidisciplinary Teams inthe Management of Rare Systemic ...
Ferreira, Inês; Nogueira, Estela; Laranjinha, Ivo; Moura Jerónimo, Teresa; Godinho, Iolanda; Inácio, António; Oliveira Correia, Sofia; Lança, AliceRare systemic rheumatic diseases (RISD) with renal involvement, such as anti‑neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)‑associated vasculitis and systemic lupus erythematosus, require complex, coordinated care. These conditions often involve renal complications requiring specialized and timely intervention. Traditional care models, typically fragmented across specialties, are insufficient to meet the nuanced needs ...
Storage, moving and re-storage of Municipal Oporto collections
Aguiar, Maria; Ferreira, Inês; Teixeira, Mariana; Barata, Carolina; Cabral, AnaWithin a wider collections management programme conducted by the Divisão Municipal de Museus (DMM) from Oporto City Hall, a collaboration has been started with the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP) for reorganisation of the municipal storage facilities and to set up the process of transfering collections to permanent housing in a refurbished building. The main goals of the project are to prepare the collecti...
Transcriptomic response of Mytilus galloprovincialis to emerging contaminants: ...
Copeto, Sandra; Ferreira, Inês; Duarte, Silvia; Vieira, Luís; Ferrão, José; Silva, Marco; Diniz, Mário; Motta, CarlaIntroduction: Environmental pollutants such as tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) as 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) are commonly detected in coastal ecosystems. The Mediterranean mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis, is a species of significant ecological and economic importance. Recent genomic studies have reve...