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Strawberry plant as a biomonitor of trace metal air pollution: a citizen scienc...
Gamelas ou Carla A. Gamelas, Carla; Canha, Nuno; Justino, Ana R.; Nunes, Alexandre; Nunes, Sandra; Dionísio, Isabel; Kertesz, ZsofiaA biomonitoring study of air pollution was developed in an urban-industrial area (Seixal, Portugal) using leaves of strawberry plants (Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier) as biomonitors to identify the main sources and hotspots of air pollution in the study area. The distribution of exposed strawberry plants in the area was based on a citizen science approach, where residents were invited to have the plants...
Influenza A virus propagation requires the activation of the unfolded protein r...
Marques, Mariana; Ramos, Bruno; Albuquerque, Hélio; Pereira, Marisa; Ribeiro, Diana Roberta; Nunes, Alexandre; Sarabando, Jéssica; Brás, DanielaInfluenza A virus (IAV) employs multiple strategies to manipulate cellular mechanisms and support proper virion formation and propagation. In this study, we performed a detailed analysis of the interplay between IAV and the host cells’ proteostasis throughout the entire infectious cycle. We reveal that IAV infection activates the inositol requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) branch of the unfolded protein response, and th...
The hidden RNA code: implications of the RNA epitranscriptome in the context of...
Ribeiro, Diana Roberta; Nunes, Alexandre; Ribeiro, Daniela; Soares, Ana RaquelEmerging evidence highlights the multifaceted roles of the RNA epitranscriptome during viral infections. By modulating the modification landscape of viral and host RNAs, viruses enhance their propagation and elude host surveillance mechanisms. Here, we discuss how specific RNA modifications, in either host or viral RNA molecules, impact the virus-life cycle and host antiviral responses, highlighting the potenti...
Association between musculoskeletal injuries and depressive symptoms among athl...
Marconcin, Priscila; Silva, Ana Lúcia; Flôres, Fábio; Nunes, Alexandre; Lourenço, Joana Filipa; Peralta, Miguel; Minghelli, BeatrizMusculoskeletal (MSK) injuries have a significant physical and psychological influence on an athlete's life. A systematic review of prospective cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies was undertaken in this study to analyze the association between MSK injuries with depressive symptoms in athletes. We searched on PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, with data inception to 15 February 2023. The methodolo...
Efeito nos teores de azoto Kjeldahl e proteína bruta num vinho tinto submetido ...
Laranjeira, Cristina; Nunes, Alexandre; Faro, Maria; Mira, HelenaA colagem é uma prática de afinamento dos vinhos, tradicional em enologia. A colagem proteica, sobretudo com gelatina enológica é comum em vinhos tintos. Este tratamento altera a composição do vinho, mas as colas são auxiliares tecnológicos e em teoria não devem deixar resíduo. No vinho encontram-se normalmente 1 a 4 g/L de substâncias nitrogenadas, que influem na sua estabilidade, limpidez e valor nutricional....
The portuguese Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA): A cross-s...
Santiago, Rui José; Nunes, Alexandre; Esteves, Jorge Eduardo; Cerritelli, Francesco; Verbeeck, Johan; Lopes, Sónia; Paquete, Manuel; van Dun, PatrickA voluntary online-based survey was distributed across Portugal between February and June 2020. The survey, composed of 52 questions and seven sections, was formally translated from English to Portuguese and adapted from the original version. Two pilot tests evaluated cultural adaptation and reproducibility. Adult, self-defined osteopaths working in Portugal were eligible. Recruitment of participants was perfor...
Austeridade em Portugal: medidas implementadas e seu impacto no acesso, eficiên...
Nunes, Alexandre; Matos, Andreia Afonso deEm abril de 2011, uma grave crise econômica e social eclodiu em Portugal, levando o país a solicitar ajuda financeira ao Fundo Monetário Internacional, à Comissão Europeia e ao Banco Central Europeu que, em troca, exigiu o cumprimento de um conjunto de várias medidas de austeridade constante de um memorando. Parte dessas medidas focalizaram o Serviço Nacional de Saúde, ao qual foi exigido um corte na despesa e ...
Response to: Models and theoretical frameworks for osteopathic care - A critica...
Santiago, Rui José; Campos, Bruno; Moita, João; Nunes, AlexandrePracticing osteopathy in a country where it has recently been regulated at an academic level, and recognizing the absolute importance of background education in professional practice.
The relationship between muscular strength and dance injuries: a systematic review
Moita, João Paulo; Nunes, Alexandre; Esteves, José; Oliveira, Raúl; Xarez, LuisBACKGROUND: The physical demands placed on dancers put them at significant risk for injury, with rates similar to ones sustained by athletes in sports at the same level of performance. Muscle strength has been suggested to play a preventative role against injury in dancers. OBJECTIVE: To systematically search and examine the available evidence on the protective role of muscle strength in dance injuries. METHODS...
Utilização de fronteiras não-paramétricas para avaliação da eficiência técnica:...
Ferreira, Diogo; Nunes, AlexandreObjetivo: Os hospitais públicos em Portugal apresentaram nos últimos anos uma melhoria dos seus resultados em termos de assistência. Porém, poucas têm sido as avaliações realizadas no âmbito do seu desempenho. Este estudo procura determinar a eficiência dos hospitais públicos em Portugal. Métodos: Este estudo considerou duas alternativas de modelos não paramétricos bidireccionais, baseados em Análise Envoltória...