29 results on '"Barros, Ana Novo"'
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2. Exploring the Variability in Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Olive Oil By-Products: A Path to Sustainable Valorization.
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Paié-Ribeiro, Jessica, Baptista, Filipa, Gomes, Maria José, Teixeira, Alfredo, Pinheiro, Victor, Outor-Monteiro, Divanildo, and Barros, Ana Novo
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OLIVE oil industry ,PHENOLS ,OLIVE oil ,OXIDANT status ,CIRCULAR economy ,TANNINS - Abstract
The olive oil industry generates large volumes of by-products, creating notable environmental and economic concerns. Among these, olive cake (OC)—a primary by-product of olive oil extraction—stands out due to its high content of bioactive compounds and potential for value-added recycling. This study focused on characterizing six OC samples from the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro regions, collected at different processing times and mills. The samples included two derived from pressing (COC), two from two-phase centrifugation (TPOC; one partially pitted and one dehydrated), and two exhausted OC (EOC) samples. Fundamental analyses assessed total phenols, ortho-diphenols, flavonoids, antioxidant capacity, and tannin content. Results revealed significant variation (p < 0.05) in phenolic composition, namely ortho-diphenols and flavonoid levels among the samples. EOC 2 exhibited the highest concentrations (19.61, 21.82, and 20.12 mg CAT/g, respectively), while COC 2 had the lowest (5.08, 5.08, and 2.76 mg GA/g, respectively). This correlated with elevated antioxidant activity in EOC 2, as measured by FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays (129.98, 78.00, and 56.65 μmol Trolox/g). In contrast, COC 1 and COC 2 displayed the lowest antioxidant activities (32.61 μmol Trolox/g in FRAP and 17.24 and 18.98 μmol Trolox/g in DPPH). Tannin analysis showed the highest total tannin content in the dehydrated and pitted OC samples (250.31 and 240.89 mg CAT/100 g), with COC 2 showing the lowest (88.17 mg CAT/100 g). Condensed tannin content varied significantly, with EOC 2 presenting the highest level (328.17 mg CAT/100 g) and COC 2 the lowest one (20.56 mg CAT/100 g). Through HPLC-PDA-MS, 22 compounds were identified, with luteolin and verbascoside being particularly prevalent. This in-depth characterization supports the potential valorization of olive by-products, advancing sustainability and promoting a circular economy in the olive oil sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Valorisation of Winery By-Products: Revealing the Polyphenolic Profile of Grape Stems and Their Inhibitory Effects on Skin Aging-Enzymes for Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Applications.
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Dias-Costa, Rui, Medrano-Padial, Concepción, Fernandes, Raquel, Domínguez-Perles, Raúl, Gouvinhas, Irene, and Barros, Ana Novo
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PEARSON correlation (Statistics) ,ELECTROSPRAY ionization mass spectrometry ,HIGH performance liquid chromatography ,OXIDANT status ,GRAPES ,VITIS vinifera - Abstract
Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) stems, a by-product of winemaking, possess significant potential value due to their rich polyphenolic composition, which allows their exploitation for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. This presents a promising opportunity for valorisation aimed at developing innovative products with potential health-promoting effects. In this study, the polyphenolic profile of extracts from grape stems of seven white grape varieties was determined using spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods, specifically high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a photodiode array detector and electrospray ionization multi-stage mass spectrometry (HPLC-PDA-ESI-MSn), as well as on their ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and radical scavenging capacity, using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH
● ) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS●+ ) radicals. This study also evaluated the anti-aging activity and skin depigmenting activity of these extracts. These findings revealed a diverse polyphenolic profile, encompassing proanthocyanidins and catechin derivatives (PCDs), phenolic acids, and flavonols. Among the varieties studied, 'Códega do Larinho' exhibited the highest concentrations of six distinct polyphenols and the highest total phenolic content. It also demonstrated the highest results for antioxidant capacity and elastase and tyrosinase inhibition. Pearson's correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between certain PCDs with both FRAP and DPPH assays, as well as between the identified flavonols and anti-elastase activity. These results underscore the potential health benefits of grape stem extracts and emphasize the importance of their polyphenolic composition in enhancing antioxidant and anti-aging properties, thus supporting their application in different industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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4. Golden Flower Tibetan Tea Polysaccharides Alleviate Constipation in Mice by Regulating Aquaporins-Mediated Water Transport System and Gut Microbiota.
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Yu, Manyou, Zhao, Jiayuan, Xie, Qingling, Deng, Junlin, Zhu, Yongqing, Chen, Jian, Xiang, Zhuoya, Zhang, Ting, Liu, Gang, Xia, Chen, Shi, Liugang, Wu, Bin, Gouvinhas, Irene, and Barros, Ana Novo
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AQUAPORINS ,GUT microbiome ,ANIMAL experimentation ,ANALYTICAL chemistry ,NATUROPATHY - Abstract
Constipation, a widespread gastrointestinal disorder, often leads to the exploration of natural remedies. This study examines the efficacy of Golden Flower Tibetan Tea Polysaccharides (GFTTPs) in alleviating constipation in mice. Chemical analyses reveal that GFTTPs possess O-H, carboxyl, carboxylic acid (-COOH), and C-O-C groups, alongside a porous crystal structure with thermal stability. In animal experiments, GFTTPs significantly upregulated aquaporin 3 (AQP3) and aquaporin 8 (AQP8) expressions in the colon, enhancing water absorption and reducing fecal water content. At a 400 mg/kg dosage, GFTTPs notably improved colonic tissue alterations and serum levels of excitatory neurotransmitters caused by loperamide hydrochloride. They also beneficially altered gut microbiota, increasing Coprococcus, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus populations. These changes correlated with improved stool frequency, consistency, and weight in constipated mice. Importantly, GFTTPs at 200 and 400 mg/kg doses exhibited comparable effects to the normal control group in key parameters, such as gastrointestinal transit rate and fecal moisture. These findings suggest that GFTTPs may serve as a potent natural remedy for constipation, offering significant therapeutic potential within the context of gut health and with promising implications for human applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Polyglutamate: Unleashing the Versatility of a Biopolymer for Cosmetic Industry Applications
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Serra, Mónica, primary, Gudina, Eduardo, additional, Botelho, Cláudia, additional, Teixeira, José António, additional, and Barros, Ana Novo, additional
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- 2024
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6. Characterization of Azorean Plant Leaves for Sustainable Valorization and Future Advanced Applications in the Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Industries
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Barros, Jorge Gomes Lopes, primary, Fernandes, Raquel, additional, Abraão, Ana, additional, Costa, Rui Dias, additional, Aires, Alfredo, additional, Gouvinhas, Irene, additional, Granato, Daniel, additional, and Barros, Ana Novo, additional
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- 2024
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7. Exploring the Role of Phenolic Compounds in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review.
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Baptista, Filipa, Paié-Ribeiro, Jessica, Almeida, Mariana, and Barros, Ana Novo
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CHRONIC kidney failure ,SCIENTIFIC community - Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a formidable global health concern, affecting one in six adults over 25. This review explores the potential of phenolic compounds in managing CKD and its complications. By examining the existing research, we highlight their diverse biological activities and potential to combat CKD-related issues. We analyze the nutritional benefits, bioavailability, and safety profile of these compounds. While the clinical evidence is promising, preclinical studies offer valuable insights into underlying mechanisms, optimal dosages, and potential side effects. Further research is crucial to validate the therapeutic efficacy of phenolic compounds for CKD. We advocate for continued exploration of their innovative applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. This review aims to catalyze the scientific community's efforts to leverage phenolic compounds against CKD-related challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Inflammation in Prostate Cancer: Exploring the Promising Role of Phenolic Compounds as an Innovative Therapeutic Approach
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Fernandes, Raquel, primary, Costa, Cátia, additional, Fernandes, Rúben, additional, and Barros, Ana Novo, additional
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- 2023
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9. Unlocking the Potential of Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) for Enhanced Agricultural Sustainability: From Environmental Benefits to Poultry Nutrition
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Baptista, Filipa, primary, Almeida, Mariana, additional, Paié-Ribeiro, Jéssica, additional, Barros, Ana Novo, additional, and Rodrigues, Miguel, additional
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- 2023
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10. Exploring the Antioxidant Potential of Phenolic Compounds from Winery By-Products by Hydroethanolic Extraction
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Costa, Rui Dias, primary, Domínguez-Perles, Raúl, additional, Abraão, Ana, additional, Gomes, Véronique, additional, Gouvinhas, Irene, additional, and Barros, Ana Novo, additional
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- 2023
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11. Enhancing Antioxidant Retention through Varied Wall Material Combinations in Grape Spray Drying and Storage
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Nascimento, Amanda Priscila Silva, primary, Carvalho, Ana Júlia de Brito Araújo, additional, Lima, Marcos dos Santos, additional, Barros, Samela Leal, additional, Ribeiro, Samara, additional, Pasqualli, Matheus, additional, Lisboa, Hugo M., additional, and Barros, Ana Novo, additional
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- 2023
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12. Revealing the Beauty Potential of Grape Stems: Harnessing Phenolic Compounds for Cosmetics
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Serra, Mónica, primary, Casas, Ana, additional, Teixeira, José António, additional, and Barros, Ana Novo, additional
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- 2023
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13. Enhancing Health Benefits through Chlorophylls and Chlorophyll-Rich Agro-Food: A Comprehensive Review
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Martins, Tânia, primary, Barros, Ana Novo, additional, Rosa, Eduardo, additional, and Antunes, Luís, additional
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- 2023
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14. Exploring the Antioxidant Potential of Phenolic Compounds from Winery By-Products by Hydroethanolic Extraction
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Costa, Rui Dias, Domínguez-Perles, Raúl, Abraão, Ana, Gomes, Véronique, Gouvinhas, Irene, Barros, Ana Novo, Costa, Rui Dias, Domínguez-Perles, Raúl, Abraão, Ana, Gomes, Véronique, Gouvinhas, Irene, and Barros, Ana Novo
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The residues generated in the wine industry (pomace, stems, seeds, wine lees, and grapevine shoots) are a potential source of bioactive compounds that can be used in other industries despite being sometimes underestimated. Different extraction methods using various solvents and extraction conditions are currently being investigated. Due to its natural occurrence in wines, safe behavior, and low toxicity when compared to other organic solvents, ethanol is used as an extracting agent. The aim of this study was to identify the winery by-product from the Região Demarcada do Douro and its corresponding extraction solvents that yields the most favorable results in (poly)phenols content and antioxidant capacity. To achieve this, five different ratios of ethanol: water, namely 0:100, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25, and 100:0 (v/v), for extracting the phenolic compounds were employed. Afterwards, the determination of total phenolic content (TPC), ortho-diphenols content (ODC), and flavonoid content (FC) as well as the antioxidant capacity of the obtained extracts using three different methods was performed. Since the best results of the spectrophotometric assays were obtained mostly with hydroethanolic extracts of stems (50:50, v/v), identification by HPLC-DAD has carried out. It was possible to conclude that the Tinta Roriz variety displayed the highest number of identified (poly)phenols.
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- 2023
15. Nutraceutical Potential of Lentinula edodes ' Spent Mushroom Substrate: A Comprehensive Study on Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Antibacterial Effects.
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Baptista, Filipa, Campos, Joana, Costa-Silva, Valéria, Pinto, Ana Rita, Saavedra, Maria José, Ferreira, Luis Mendes, Rodrigues, Miguel, and Barros, Ana Novo
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ANIMAL nutrition ,NUTRITION ,MUSHROOMS ,OXIDANT status ,DIETARY supplements ,PLANT phenols ,FRUIT extracts - Abstract
Lentinula edodes, commonly known as shiitake mushroom, is renowned for its potential health advantages. This research delves into the often-overlooked by-product of shiitake cultivation, namely spent mushroom substrate (SMS), to explore its nutraceutical properties. The SMS samples were collected and subjected to different extraction methods, namely short or long agitation, and ultrasound-assisted extractions using different temperatures and distilled water or a 50% (v/v) ethanol as solvents. The extracts were tested for phenolic content (total phenols, ortho-diphenols, and flavonoids), antioxidant capacity (DPPH, 2,2-diphenyl-1 picrylhydrazyl; ABTS, 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid; and FRAP, ferric reducing antioxidant power), and antibacterial activity. The different extraction methods revealed substantial variations (p < 0.05) in phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity. The highest phenolic content and antioxidant capacity were achieved using 24 h extraction, agitation, 50 °C, and ethanol as the solvent. Furthermore, the extracted compounds displayed antibacterial activity in specific tested bacterial strains. This study highlights the nutraceutical potential of L. edodes' SMS, positioning it as a valuable dietary supplement for animal nutrition, with emphasis on its prebiotic properties. Hence, this research unveils the promising health benefits of SMS in both human and animal nutrition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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16. Absorption and Excretion of Glucosinolates and Isothiocyanates after Ingestion of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var italica) Leaf Flour in Mice: A Preliminary Study.
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Martins, Tânia, Ferreira, Tiago, Colaço, Bruno, Medeiros-Fonseca, Beatriz, Pinto, Maria de Lurdes, Barros, Ana Novo, Venâncio, Carlos, Rosa, Eduardo, Antunes, Luís Miguel, Oliveira, Paula Alexandra, and Pires, Maria João
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GLUCOSINOLATES ,BROCCOLI ,FLOUR ,ISOTHIOCYANATES ,ADIPOSE tissues - Abstract
During the harvesting of the broccoli plant, the leaves are discarded, being considered a by-product that may be up to 47% of total broccoli biomass, representing a large amount of wasted material. The use of broccoli leaves is of great interest in the sense that this wasted material is rich in health promoter compounds, such as isothiocyanates. In this study, C57BL/6J mice ingested 790 mg/kg broccoli leaf flour, and the presence of glucosinolates and isothiocyanates in the plasma, liver, kidney, adipose tissue, faeces and urine was analysed at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 h post-ingestion. In plasma, only glucoerucin (GE), glucobrassicin (GB), sulforaphane (SFN) and indol-3-carbinol (I3C) were detected, and all four compounds peaked between 4 and 8 h after ingestion. The compounds SFN, SFN-glutathione (SFN-GSH), SFN–cysteine (SFN-CYS) and SFN-N-acetyl-cysteine (SFN-NAC) were excreted in faeces at high levels, while glucoraphanin (GR), the precursor of SFN, was not detected in any biological samples other than urine. In the liver, the compounds GE, SFN-CYS, SFN-NAC and I3C were detected, while in the kidney, only GE, GB and SFN-GSH were present. None of the glucosinolates and isothiocyanates analysed were detected in fat tissue. These results demonstrate that glucosinolates and their derivatives were absorbed into the bloodstream and were bioavailable after ingestion of powdered broccoli leaves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. Microbial Hyaluronic Acid Production: A Review
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Serra, Mónica, primary, Casas, Ana, additional, Toubarro, Duarte, additional, Barros, Ana Novo, additional, and Teixeira, José António, additional
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- 2023
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18. Stability analysis of phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf infusion over long time storage
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Manyou Yu, Gouvinhas, Irene, and Barros, Ana Novo
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- 2021
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19. Toxicological and anti-tumoral potential of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf infusion in HPV16- transgenic mouse model
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Manyou Yu, Pires, Maria J., Neuparth, Maria J., Vala, Helena, Barros, Ana Novo, and Oliveira, Paula
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- 2021
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20. Characterization of phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf infusion over long time storage
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Manyou Yu, Gouvinhas, Irene, and Barros, Ana Novo
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- 2020
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21. Evaluation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of medicinal plants with potential for kidney disease treatment
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Manyou Yu, Gouvinhas, Irene, Rocha, João, Silva, Amélia, and Barros, Ana Novo
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- 2019
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22. Evaluation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of nine medicinal plant materials
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Manyou Yu, Gouvinhas, Irene, Rocha, João, Silva, Amélia, and Barros, Ana Novo
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- 2019
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23. Exploring the therapeutic potential of Quercus ilex acorn extract in papillomavirus-induced lesions.
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Medeiros-Fonseca, Beatriz, Faustino-Rocha, Ana I., Pires, Maria João, Neuparth, Maria João, Vala, Helena, Vasconcelos-Nóbrega, Cármen, Gouvinhas, Irene, Barros, Ana Novo, Dias, Maria Inês, Barros, Lillian, Bastos, Margarida M. S. M., Gonçalves, Lio, Félix, Luís, Venâncio, Carlos, Medeiros, Rui, da Costa, Rui Miguel Gil, and Oliveira, Paula A.
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ANIMAL health , *HOLM oak , *HUMAN papillomavirus , *TRANSGENIC animals , *ALANINE aminotransferase - Abstract
Background and Aim: Papillomaviruses (PVs) infections have been documented in numerous animal species across different regions worldwide. They often exert significant impacts on animal health and livestock production. Scientists have studied natural products for over half a century due to their diverse chemical composition, acknowledging their value in fighting cancer. Acorns (Quercus ilex) are believed to have several unexplored pharmacological properties. This study aimed to evaluate the in vivo safety and cancer chemopreventive activity of an infusion extract of Q. ilex in a transgenic mouse model of human PV (HPV)-16, which developed squamous cell carcinomas through a multistep process driven by HPV16 oncogenes. Materials and Methods: Q. ilex extract was prepared by heating in water at 90°C and then characterized by mass spectrometry. Phenolic compounds from this extract were administered in drinking water to female mice in three different concentrations (0.03, 0.06, and 0.09 g/mL) over a period of 28 consecutive days. Six groups (n = 6) were formed for this study: group 1 (G1, wildtype [WT], water), group 2 (G2, HPV, water), group 3 (G3, WT, 0.09 g/mL), group 4 (G4, HPV, 0.03 g/mL), group 5 (G5, HPV, 0.06 g/ mL), and group 6 (G6, HPV, 0.09 g/mL). Throughout the experiment, humane endpoints, body weight, food intake, and water consumption were recorded weekly. Following the experimental period, all mice were sacrificed, and blood, internal organs, and skin samples were collected. Blood was used to measure glucose and microhematocrit and later biochemical parameters, such as creatinine, urea, albumin, alanine aminotransferase, and total proteins. Histological analysis was performed on skin and organ samples. Results: The administration of Q. ilex extract resulted in a statistically significant increase in relative organ weight among HPV transgenic animals, indicating adaptive biological response to the tested concentrations. Moreover, a reduction in characteristic skin lesions was observed in animals treated with the 0.06 and 0.09 g/mL extract. Conclusion: These results provide a favorable chemopreventive profile for Q. ilex extract at concentrations of 0.06 and 0.09 g/mL. This study highlights the potential of Q. ilex extract as a safe and effective therapeutic strategy against HPV16-associated lesions in transgenic mouse models. The limitation of our study was the durability of transgenic animals. As a more sensitive species, we must always be careful with the durability of the test. We intend to study concentrations of 0.06 and 0.09 g/mL for longer to further investigate their possible effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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24. ´Cobrançosa' olive oil and drupe: chemical composition in two ripening stages
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Sousa, Cláudia Manuela Correia, Barros, Ana Novo, and Lopes, Paula Martins
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633.85(043) ,543.92(043) ,Composto fenólico ,Composição química ,Olea europaea - Abstract
Dissertação de Mestrado em Biotecnologia e Qualidade Alimentar The olive drupe harvesting date affects the olive oil composition and organoleptic characteristics. This work aimed to study the alterations found in the chemical composition and organoleptic profiles of olive oil in two different ripening stages (semi-ripen and ripe stage) on Cobrançosa olive cultivar. Six different Cobrançosa Clones were used, considering olive drupes and olive oils. Antioxidant activity, phenolic compounds, ortho-diphenols and flavonoid content were determined in all samples using both ripening stages. Olive oils were characterized by a sensorial panel. The phenolic profile was determined using HPLC. The antioxidant activity revealed to not be statically different between the two ripening stages in five olive drupe and three olive oil samples. All chemical parameters presented a high correlation with antioxidant activity. The sensorial parameters that were affected with ripening were herbaceous aroma and flavor and, bitter taste that increased with the ripening.
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- 2016
25. Inovação no setor vitivinícola: autenticação de vinhos monocasta da Região Demarcada do Douro, através de espetroscopia de infravermelho
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Vieira, Ângela Sofia Miguel Martins, Barros, Ana Novo, and Machado, Nelson
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Traçabilidade ,Vinho ,543.42(043) ,663.2(043) ,Casta ,Espetroscopia de infravermelho ,PLS-DA - Abstract
Dissertação de Mestrado em Enologia A indústria vitivinícola representa uma das atividades mais importantes do sul da Europa, com particular relevância no desenvolvimento socioeconómico de certas regiões demarcadas que dependem fortemente da produção de vinho, tal como a região do Douro, no norte de Portugal. Uma vez que o consumo de vinho está a aumentar continuamente a nível mundial e atendendo aos vários benefícios para a saúde relacionados com o consumo moderado de vinho, a competição no setor tem vindo a aumentar no mercado global. Com isso em vista, o controlo da origem e a traçabilidade surgem como proeminentes questões, de modo a garantir certas caraterísticas e a proteção da excelência das denominações de origem controlada. Uma vez que a casta constitui uma das mais importantes caraterísticas a despertar a atenção do consumidor e a sua traçabilidade representa um assunto complexo, o presente estudo focou-se na aplicação da Espetroscopia de Infravermelho por Transformada de Fourier (FTIR) combinada com métodos de análise estatística multivariada para a discriminação da casta em vinhos monocasta da região demarcada do Douro. O objetivo deste estudo é o desenvolvimento de um processo para a identificação e certificação das castas usadas na produção de vinho, através deste método, num futuro próximo. Com esse objetivo, espetros FTIR de 22 amostras de vinhos monocasta da região do Douro (vinhos obtidos através do mesmo processo de vinificação) de distintos intervalos na janela espetral 1000-1900 cm-1 foram registados e submetidos a métodos de análise multivariada, nomeadamente PLS-R e PLS-DA. A discriminação dos vinhos monocasta foi conseguida com valores mínimos de classificação errónea de 10.2% e 19.3% para calibração e validação, respetivamente, com a aplicação da 1.ª derivada no intervalo 1400-1495 cm-1. Potencialmente, esta abordagem poderá ser melhorada de modo a permitir a sua utilização num método de rotina rápido e simples para a autenticação e certificação de vinho pelos organismos competentes. The winery industry represents one of the most important economical activities in Southern Europe, with particular relevance in the socio-economic development of certain PDO regions, which depend strongly on the wine production, such as the Douro Region, in Northern Portugal. Since the wine consumption is increasing continuously worldwide, with several health benefits being related to the moderate wine intake, new contenders appeared in the increasingly competitive global market. Thus, origin control and traceability arise as prominent issues, regarding the assurance of certain characteristics and protection of excellence PDO’s. Since grape variety constitutes one of the most important features, concerning the attention of the customers, its traceability representing a rather complex issue, the present study was focused on the application of Fourier Tansform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), combined with multivariate statistical methods, for the discrimination of monovarietal wines from the Douro PDO. The aim of this study is the development of a process for the screening and certification of the grape varieties used in wine production, through this methodology, in the near future. For this purpose, the FTIR spectra of 22 monovarietal wine samples from Douro, obtained through the same vinification processes, were registered, and multivariate methods, namely PLS-R and PLS-DA, were applied to the spectra, in order to produce discrimination models, resorting to either the 1st derivative or the spectra, of distinct intervals of the 1000-1900 cm -1 spectral window. The discrimination of the monovarietal wines was attained, with minimum misclassification values of 10.2% and 19.3%, for calibration and validation, respectively, corresponding to the usage of the 1st derivative of the 1400-1495 cm-1 interval. Likewise, this approach may be improved in order to allow its use as a rapid and straightforward routine method for authentication processes and wine certification by the relevant organisms.
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26. Avaliação do efeito da micro-oxigenação na estabilidade da cor e perfil volátil dos vinhos
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Trigo, Margarete Susana Alves de Sousa, Barros, Ana Novo, and Machado, José Maria
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Enologia ,Vinho ,543.9(043) ,663.2(043) ,Oxigénio ,Antocianinas ,Análise sensorial ,Micro-oxigenação - Abstract
Dissertação de Mestrado em Enologia Entre as características que definem a qualidade de um vinho, destaca-se sem dúvida a cor como sendo um factor determinante, já que é um dos atributos que sensorialmente é primeiramente avaliado pelo consumidor, sendo mesmo um parâmetro fundamental na valorização final do vinho. Nos últimos anos tem-se assistido a um aumento exponencial ao nível da investigação neste campo, de forma a conhecer quer os compostos envolvidos na cor e responsáveis pela maior estabilidade, quer nos próprios mecanismos envolvidos no processo. Neste trabalho, procedeu-se à aplicação da técnica de micro-oxigenação a duas castas características da Região Demarcada do Douro, Touriga Nacional e Sousão, de forma a tentar favorecer a formação de novos pigmentos que estabilizam a cor do vinho, além de potenciar certos aromas positivos. Verificou-se que apesar de o painel de análise sensorial ter valorizado e encontrado diferenças nos vinhos micro-oxigenados relativamente aos vinhos testemunha, a análise do perfil em antocianinas não nos permitiu retirar as mesmas conclusões, já que não se verificou alterações nem no perfil de antocianinas monoméricas, nem alterações consideradas significativas na intensidade corante. O momento da aplicação do oxigénio (depois da fermentação maloláctica) pode ter sido determinante nestes resultados. Among the characteristics that define the quality of a wine, there is no doubt that the color is a determinant factor, since it is one of the attributes that is sensorially evaluated primarily by the consumer, even being an essential parameter in the final evaluation of the wine. In recent years there has been an exponential increase in the level of research in this field in order to know whether the compounds involved in and responsible for color stability, whether the mechanisms involved. In this work, we proceeded to application of the technique of micro-oxygenation the two wine varieties characteristics of the Douro Region, Touriga Nacional and Sousão. We try to encourage the formation of new pigments that stabilize the color of wine, plus certain flavorings positive. It was found that although the sensorial panel analysis have valued and found differences in micro-oxygenated wines from witness wines, the profile analysis in anthocyanins not allow us to draw the same conclusions, since there was no change in the profile of monomeric anthocyanins, nor considered significant changes in color intensity. The timing of the application of oxygen (after malolactic fermentation) can have determined these results.
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- 2014
27. Implementação de um sistema de gestão de qualidade, ambiente, segurança e saúde no trabalho: estudo de caso
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Almeida, Joana Maria Ribeiro Passos de and Barros, Ana Novo
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Ambiente ,Sistema de gestão da qualidade ,Segurança ,Saneamento ,Saúde no trabalho ,Águas residuais ,628(043) ,Abastecimento de água - Abstract
Dissertação de Mestrado em Engenharia do Ambiente No presente relatório pretende-se descrever a atividade profissional na empresa Águas de Trás os Montes e Alto Douro desde o término da licenciatura em Engenharia Ambiental e dos Recursos Naturais em 2003 até aos dias de hoje. É feita uma caracterização do percurso profissional de nove anos, estando patente o desenvolvimento de duas carreiras paralelas, associadas ao Controlo de Qualidade e à Gestão Ambiental. Depois de um primeiro estágio em 2004, foram desempenhadas funções nas áreas de Controlo de Qualidade e Responsabilidade Empresarial. Para além de uma descrição detalhada de todas as funções desempenhadas, explicitam-se ainda competências de reflexão teórica This report aims to describe the professional activity in the company Águas de Trás-os- Montes and Alto Douro since finish the Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources degree in 2003. During the characterization of these nine years of my professional course it will be visible the parallel development of both Quality Control and Process Engineering careers. After the my internship period in 2004, I have been performing functions in Quality Control and Corporate responsibility until the present date. Besides the detailed duties description and the theoretical skills explanation, the principles underlying the practices of this professional activity will also be specified
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28. Aplicação da espectroscopia de infravermelho na análise de clones de azeitonas e azeites cv. Cobrançosa em dois estados de maturação
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Machado, Manuela de Fátima Ferraz, Barros, Ana Novo, and Almeida, José Manuel M. M. de
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Semiverde ,634.63(043) ,543.42(043) ,IR ,Análise multivariada ,Azeitona ,Maduro ,Azeite - Abstract
Dissertação de Mestrado em Biotecnologia e Qualidade Alimentar O azeite e a azeitona apresentam elevada importância socioeconómica na região de Trás-os-Montes. A qualidade destes produtos está inteiramente dependente da sua composição química. Esta é influenciada por vários fatores, como por exemplo as condições ambientais, as práticas agrícolas, a cultivar e o estado de maturação do fruto. Neste trabalho estudaram-se as potencialidades da espetroscopia de infravermelho na distinção de dois estados de maturação (semiverde e maduro), em clones de azeitona e respetivos azeites da cultivar Cobrançosa. Aliando a espetroscopia de infravermelho à análise multivariada foi possível separar as amostras no estado semiverde, das amostras no estado maduro, bem como diferenciar os clones. Recorrendo às regressões por componentes principais (PCR) e por mínimos quadrados parciais (PLS), conseguiu-se relacionar o espetro de infravermelho, com os parâmetros químicos: atividade antioxidante, fenóis totais, orto-difenóis e flavonoides. Verificou-se uma boa correlação entre os dados espetrais e os resultados obtidos por métodos clássicos. No caso do azeite, na regressão PLS obtiveram-se correlações entre os 96% e os 97% com o valores de RMSECV (raiz quadrada do erro médio de validação) a variar entre 7,05% e 27,91%, já para a azeitona os valores das correlações variaram entre 94% e 98% e o erro associado ao modelo entre 18,84% e 19,49%. No que diz respeito a regressão PCR os valores do coeficiente de determinação (R2) variaram entre 90% e 95% no caso do azeite e entre 87% e 97% para a azeitona. Já os valores de RMSECV variaram entre 7,75% e 24,81% para o azeite e 17,81% e 20,55% para a azeitona. Em geral, a regressão PLS oferece melhores resultados que o PCR na análise quantitativa dos parâmetros químicos estudados. The olive and olive oil have high socio-economic importance in the Trás-os-Montes region. The quality of these products depends entirely on its chemical composition being directly influenced by several factors such as environmental conditions, agricultural practices, cultivar and ripening stage. In this study we used the potential of infrared spectroscopy to distinguish two ripening stages (semi-ripe and ripe) in olive and olive oil from Cobrançosa clones. After that, combining the infrared spectroscopy results with the multivariate analysis it was possible to distinguish the samples in the semi-ripe stage, from the samples in the ripe stage, as well as the discrimination of the clones. Using the principal component regression (PCR) and partial least squares regression (PLS), we were able to relate the infrared spectrum with chemical parameters such as antioxidant activity, total phenols, ortho-diphenols and flavonoids. There was a good correlation between the spectral data and the results obtained by classical methods. In the PLS regression, correlations between 96% and 97% were obtained in the case of olive oil, the RMSECV values ranged between 7.05% and 27.91%, yet to the olives correlations values ranged between 94% and 98% and the error varied between 18.84% and 19.49%. In terms of PCR, the regression coefficient of determination (R2) varied between 90% and 95% for olive oil and between 87% and 97% for the olives. The RMSECV values ranged between 7.75% and 24.81% for olive oil, yet to the olives values varied between 17.81% and 20.55%. In general, PLS offers better results than PCR for quantitative analysis of chemical parameters.
29. Estudo do perfil de antocianinas de diferentes clones da casta Tinta Roriz da Região Demarcada do Douro
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Ribeiro, Célia Elisabete Moreira, Barros, Ana Novo, and Cosme, Fernanda
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663.2(043) ,Clone ,Antocianinas ,631.52(043) ,634.8(043) ,Variedade (casta Tinta Roriz) - Abstract
Dissertação de Mestrado em Enologia A produção de uvas é uma das mais importantes produções agrícolas a nível mundial, particularmente pela sua utilização para a produção de vinho, sendo que atualmente já existem cerca de 7000 genótipos de uvas identificados. Na Região Demarcada do Douro, RDD, a Tinta Roriz é uma das castas nobres e a 2ª casta com uma maior área de vinha plantada. Por ser uma casta tinta, é rica em compostos fenólicos, benéficos para a saúde humana, sendo as antocianinas as responsáveis pela sua cor. Neste trabalho foi estudado o perfil antociânico de 20 clones da casta Tinta Roriz, com o objetivo de tentar diferenciá-los tendo como base esse perfil, recorrendo à técnica de HPLC. Avaliado o perfil de antocianinas dos diferentes clones da casta em estudo, foi possível verificar que, para todos eles, as antocianinas glucosiladas são as que apresentam maior percentagem de área, seguidas das antocianinas cumariladas e por fim das antocianinas acetiladas. Através da análise da percentagem de área das antocianinas individuais identificadas e quantificadas, bem como pela análise em componentes principais, verificou-se que a percentagem de área das antocianinas individuais permite explicar 76,62% da variabilidade entre os clones. Foi ainda possível constatar que o perfil antociânico dos clones da casta Tinta Roriz estudados são bastante distintos, permitindo agrupar os clones em quatro grupos, um deles destacado pela elevada percentagem de área de malvidina-3-cumarilglucósido, outro pelas elevadas percentagens de área de peonidina-3-acetilglucósido e malvidina–3-acetilglucósido e petunidina-3-cumarilglucósido, um terceiro destacando dos restantes pelas elevadas percentagens de área de peonidina-3-glucósido e malvidina-3-glucósido e peonidina-3-cumarilglucósido. É importante realçar a importância das antocianinas cumariladas, na diferenciação dos clones em estudo. Grape production is worldwide one of the most important agricultural fruit, particularly for wine processing. Currently there are about 7,000 grape genotypes identified. In the Douro Demarcated Region, DDR, Tinta Roriz is one of the principal grape varieties and the 2nd grape variety with the largest vineyard area implanted. As a red grape variety, it is rich in beneficial phenolic compounds for human health, being anthocyanins the phenolic compounds responsible for its red colour. In this work, the anthocyanin profile of 20 Tinta Roriz clones was performed, with the aim to distinguish them based on their anthocyanin profile, using the HPLC technique. The anthocyanin profile of the different Tinta Roriz clones, showed that in all of them, the highest percentage of area are glycosylated anthocyanins, followed by coumaroylated anthocyanins and finally for acetylated anthocyanins. Through analysis of the percentage area of the identified and quantified individual anthocyanins as well as using principal component analysis, it was found that the percentage of area of individual anthocyanins may explain 76.62% of the variability among clones. It was also possible to verify that the Tinta Roriz clones anthocyanin profiles are distinct, allowing the cluster analysis to set the clones in four groups, one of them presented high percentage of malvidin-3-coumaroylglucoside area other higher percentages of peonidin-3-acetylglucoside, malvidin-3-acetylglucoside and petunidin-3-coumaroylglucoside area, a third one with high percentages of peonidin-3-glucoside, malvidin-3-glucoside and peonidin-3-cumarilglucósido area. It is important to highlight the importance of coumaroyl anthocyanins, in the capacity to differentiate the studied Tinta Roriz clones.
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