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Chemical and nutritional characterization of loengo (Anisophyllea boehmii) frui...
Lofa, Alcides Morais; Mourato, Miguel; Prista, Catarina; Sousa, Isabel; Ferreira, Ricardo BoavidaIntroduction: Fruits are vital for human health, providing nutrients and other compounds linked to protection against different diseases. Loengo (Anisophyllea boehmii Engl.) produces an edible stone fruit, plum-shaped (drupe), dark blue and maroon or carmine in the ripening stage, which is generally, consumed fresh in the production areas. Characterization of this fruit will contribute to estimate its nutrition...
Non‑conventional treatments to control cork oak infection by Phytophthora cinna...
Bairrão, Margarida; Trindade, Manuel; Trindade, Cândida Sofia; Marques-dos-Santos, Claudia; Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida; Valdiviesso, TeresaCork oak (Quercus suber) is one of the most important forest species in Portugal and in the Mediterranean basin, but in recent decades a progres- sive decline has been registered in the montado ecosys- tem. The main phytopathogenic agent involved in this process, Phytophthora cinnamomi, has a high infection potential and survival ability, and became a serious threat to this ecosystem. Extensive areas of cork oa...
Investigating the Chemical Profile of Underexplored Parts of Dipteryx alata (Ba...
Nunes, Bruna Vieira; Silva, Viviane Dias Medeiros; Ramos, Ana Luiza Coeli Cruz; Coelho, Talvane; Melo, Angelita Cristine de; Ferreira, Ricardo BoavidaThe baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.), a fruit native to the Cerrado biome, is well-known for its almonds, which are extensively exploited and exported. Unfortunately, the remaining parts of this fruit are often discarded. This study investigates the fixed chemical constituents of the baru, including the bark, pulp, endocarp, and almonds, using the PS–MS technique in positive and negative ionization modes. Notably, th...
Deflamin Attenuated Lung Tissue Damage in an Ozone-Induced COPD Murine Model by...
Baltazar-García, Elia Ana; Vargas-Guerrero, Belinda; Lima, Ana; Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida; Mendoza-Magaña, María Luisa; Ramírez-Herrera, Mario AlbertoChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is comprised of histopathological alter- ations such as pulmonary emphysema and peribronchial fibrosis. Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) is one of the key enzymes involved in both types of tissue remodeling during the development of lung damage. In recent studies, it was demonstrated that deflamin, a protein component extracted from Lupinus albus, markedly inhibits...
RuBisCO as a protein source for potential food applications: A review
Grácio, Madalena; Oliveira, Sabrina; Lima, Ana; Ferreira, Ricardo BoavidaRuBisCO is a complete protein, widely abundant and recognized as ideal for human consumption. Further, its biochemical composition, organoleptic and physical features mean RuBisCO has potential as a nutritionally beneficial food additive. Nonetheless, despite growing plant-based market trends, there is a lack of information about the applications of this protein. Here, we explored the biochemical features of Ru...
Pruning wound protection products induce alterations in the wood mycobiome prof...
Del Frari, Giovanni; Aggerbeck, Marie Rønne; Gobbi, Alex; Ingrà, Chiara; Volpi, Lorenzo; Nascimento, Teresa; Ferrandino, AlessandraFungal pathogens involved in grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) may infect grapevines throughout their lifetime, from nursery to vineyard, via open wounds in stems, canes or roots. In vineyards, pruning wound protection products (PWPPs) offer the best means to reduce the chance of infection by GTD fungi. However, PWPPs may affect non-target microorganisms that comprise the natural endophytic mycobiome residing in ...
New Alternatives to Milk From Pulses: Chickpea and Lupin Beverages With Improve...
Duarte, Carla Margarida; Mota, Joana; Assunção, Ricardo; Martins, Carla; Ribeiro, Ana Cristina; Lima, Ana; Raymundo, Anabela; Nunes, Maria CristianaThere is a strong demand for plant-based milk substitutes, often low in protein content (<1.5% w/v). Protein-rich pulse seeds and the right processing technologies make it possible to make relevant choices. The major objective of this study was to assess the impact of processing on the nutritional characteristics of beverages with a high impact on health, in particular on digestibility and specific bioactivitie...
The Presence of Flavonoids in Some Products and Fruits of the Genus Eugenia: An...
Nogueira, L.A.; Figueiredo, Y.G.; Ramos, A.L.C.C.; Correia, V.T.V.; Nunes, B.V.; Ribeiro, L.V.; Franco, A.O.; Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida; Sousa, IsabelThe Myrtaceae family, one of the most prominent botanical families, is represented in Brazil with different fruit species, rich in bioactive compounds and gastronomically appreciated. This study aimed to carry out an integrative review on the genus Eugenia, highlighting the pitangueira (E. uniflora L.), cagaiteira (E. dysenterica), grumixameira (E. brasiliensis), pereira (E. klotzschiana O. Berg), and uvaieira ...
Antifungal Activity of Benzoquinones Produced by Tribolium castaneum in Maize-A...
Duarte, Sónia; Magro, Ana; Tomás, Joanna; Hilário, Carolina; Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida; Carvalho, Maria OtiliaTribolium castaneum (Herbst) adults produce 1,4-benzoquinone (BQ), methyl-1,4-benzoquinone (MBQ), and ethyl-1,4-benzoquinone (EBQ). These components are chemical defenses used as repellents and irritants, and BQ has a negative impact on the growth of some fungal species. In this work, the inhibitory and/or lethal effects of these benzoquinones on the development of six fungi identified inmaize, namely Aspergill...
An integrative approach to the flavonoid profile in some plants parts of the An...
Ramos, Ana Luiza Coeli Cruz; Mazzinghy, Ana Carolina do Carmo; Correia, Vinícius Tadeu da Veiga; Nunes, Bruna Vieira; Ribeiro, Lucas VictorThe Annonaceae family is widely distributed in subtropical and tropical regions. Several species of this family are known for their pharmacological and beneficial properties to human health, mainly attributed to flavonoids. The objective of this work was to carry out an integrative review in order to identify the main flavonoids found in some plant parts belonging to the Annona genus: araticum tree (Annona cras...