MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER

Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança

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CIMO

CIMO - Mountain Research Center. See video HERE

FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.

Maria José Gonçalves Alves

Auxiliary Professor
Group: Sustainable Processes and Products
Phone: 273330983
E-mail: maria.alves@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0001-8506-4393
Scopus Author ID: 16400584800

Career

  • Since 2014: Auxiliary Professor, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
  • 2009 - 2014: Equivalent Assistant of the 2nd triennial to partial time of 59% with Contract in public functions, in the School of Health of Bragança (ESSa) - Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)
  • 2008 - 2009: Equivalent Assistant of the 2nd triennial to partial time of 50% with Contract in public functions, in the School of Health of Bragança (ESSa) - Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)
  • 2006 - 2008: Equivalent Assistant of the 1nd triennial to partial time of 50% with Contract in public functions, in the School of Health of Bragança (ESSa) - Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB).
  • 2005 - 2006: Equivalent Assistant of the 1nd triennial to partial time of 30% with contract in public functions, in the School of Health of Bragança (ESSa) - Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB)
  • 2001 - 2014: 2nd class technique of Clinical Analysis and Public Health in public functions for an indefinite period in the Trás - os - Montes and Alto Douro Hospital Center E.P.E

Roles

  • Since 2017: Course Director of Laboratorial Biomedical sciences of the School of Health
  • Since 2016: Responsible for the laboratory (Lab 01) of Laboratorial Biomedical Sciences of the School of Health
  • Since 2014: Member of the Scientific Committee of the School of Health
  • Since 2014: Member of the Pedagogical Council of the School of Health
  • 2014 - 2016: Vice- head of the department of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies of the School of Health
  • 2014 - 2015: Responsible for the laboratory (Lab 01) of Laboratorial Biomedical Sciences of the School of Health
  • 2014 - 2015: Member of the team of drafting curricular plans of the CTeSP in Gerontology for approval in the General Direction of Higher Education
  • 2014 - 2015: Member of the team of drafting curricular plans of the CTeSP in Bioanalysis and control for approval in the General Direction of Higher Education
  • 2014 - 2015: Member of the team of drafting curricular plans for bachelor of laboratorial Biomedical Sciences for accreditation of the course-Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES)
  • 2009 - 2016: Course Director of Clinical Analyzes and Public Health of the School of Health

Qualifications

  • 2014 - in Biotechnology/Microbiology in School of Biotechnology, Catholic University, Portugal
  • 2012 - in the area of Clinical Analyzes and Public Health, awarded by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal
  • 2006 - in Toxicology, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Portugal
  • 2001 - in Clinical Analyzes and Public Health, School of Health Technology of Coimbra, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal

Awards and Honors

  • 2013 - Distinction made by the Journal of Applied Microbiology: best article for revelation of science to the general community

Interests

  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Resistant bacteria
  • Antimicrobial activity of natural products
  • Ability to inhibit biofilm by natural products

Projects:

TRANSCOLAB - Laboratorio Colaborativo Transfronterizo para la transicion verde del sector Agroalimentario y Agroindustrial
Funding body: POCTEP 2021-2027 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference: 0112_TRANSCOLAB_PLUS_2_P
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2023-10-01
End: 2026-12-31
TextBlueStyle - Obtenção de corantes azuis naturais e sustentáveis para aplicação têxtil
Funding body: LA CAIXA - Promove - Regiões Fronteiriças
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ricardo Costa Calhelha
Start: 2023-07-01
End: 2026-06-30
Mush4Chol - Development of an efficient hypocholesterolemic formulation from mushroom bioresidues through a sustainable integrated strategy
Funding body: FCT - PTDC
Reference: 2022.08844.PTDC
Principal Investigator:Sandrina Alves Heleno
Start: 2023-03-01
End: 2026-02-28
NET4FOOD - Red de INVESTIGACION e innovacion para el sector alimentario en la region transfronteriza
Funding body: POCTEP 2021-2027 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference: 0033_NET4FOOD_1_P
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2023-04-01
End: 2025-12-31
PulpIng - Development of Pumpking Pulp Formulations using a Sustainable Integrated Strategy
Funding body: FCT - PRIMA
Reference: PRIMA/0007/2019
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-09-01
End: 2024-08-31
Aquavitae - Thermal water as a source of life and health
Funding body: LA CAIXA - Promove - Regiões Fronteiriças
Reference: PD20-00003
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-09-01
End: 2024-05-31
- Um painel de (bio)marcadores para a vigilância da saúde e da segurança do bombeiro
Funding body: FCT - PCIF
Reference: PCIF/SSO/0017/2018
Start: 2020-01-01
End: 2023-12-31
OliveBIOextract - Aproveitamento sustentável do bagaço de azeitona numa cadeia de valorização integrada utilizando processos inovadores
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-049865
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-02-01
End: 2023-06-30
RevestCAST - Otimização dos processos industriais de aplicação de revestimentos comestíveis para a conservação pós-colheita da castanha (Castanea sativa)
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-049276
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-01-31
End: 2023-06-30
HealthyPETFOOD - Formulações PetFood para promoção da saúde e qualidade de vida
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-047073
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2023-06-30
Bio4drinks - Obtenção de Ingredientes Naturais Multifuncionais para a Indústria de Bebidas
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-113508
Principal Investigator:Sandrina Alves Heleno
Start: 2021-09-01
End: 2023-06-30
MicoCoating - Valorização dos recursos florestais e micológicos para otimização de revestimentos
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031472
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2017-05-01
End: 2022-12-31
VALORNATURAL - Valorização de Recursos Naturais através da Extração de Ingredientes de Elevado Valor Acrescentado para Aplicações na Indústria Alimentar
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0247-FEDER-024479
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2018-09-01
End: 2022-08-31
MobFood - Mobilizing scientific and technological knowledge in response to the challenges of the agri-food market
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-024524
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2017-12-01
End: 2021-09-30

Total results: 100
1
Alves J.,Alves M.J.,Nunes A.
Evolution of Demand for Portuguese Thermal Spas: An Exploratory Data Analysis of Administrative Data
Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 167-185, 2024

2
Slezakova K.,Esteves F.,Vaz J.,Costa S.,Alves M.J.,Madureira J.,Barros B.,Fernandes A.,Teixeira J.P.,Morais S.,Pereira M.C.
Indoor Air Quality at Portuguese Firehouses
Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 492, 433-442, 2024

3
Plasencia P.,Heleno S.A.,Finimundy T.,Carocho M.,Calhelha R.C.,Añibarro-Ortega M.,Alves M.J.,Oludemi T.,Quidiongo N.,Barreiro F.,García P.A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Recovery of High Valuable Bioactive Molecules from Vaccinium myrtillus L. Bioresidues
Waste and Biomass Valorization, 14, 2873-2884, 2023

4
Roriz C.L.,Carocho M.,Alves M.J.,Rodrigues P.,Morales P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Heleno S.A.,Barros L.
Betacyanins obtained from alternative novel sources as natural food colorant additives: incorporated in savory and sweet food products
Food and Function, 14, 8775-8784, 2023

5
Silva J.,Martins J.,Nicomédio C.,Gonçalves C.,Palito C.,Gonçalves R.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.,Alves M.J.
A Novel Approach to Assess Balneotherapy Effects on Musculoskeletal Diseases—An Open Interventional Trial Combining Physiological Indicators, Biomarkers, and Patients’ Health Perception
Geriatrics (Switzerland), 8, , 2023

6
Shiraishi C.S.H.,Zbiss Y.,Roriz C.L.,Dias M.I.,Prieto M.A.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Heleno S.A.,da Cunha Mendes V.,Carocho M.,Abreu R.M.V.,Barros L.
Fig Leaves (Ficus carica L.): Source of Bioactive Ingredients for Industrial Valorization
Processes, 11, , 2023

7
Albuquerque B.R.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Calhelha R.C.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.
Insights into the Chemical Composition and In Vitro Bioactive Properties of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Pericarp
Foods, 12, , 2023

8
Garcia J.,Silva J.,Gouvinhas I.,Guimarães R.,Bovolini A.,Saavedra M.J.,Alves M.J.
Sulfur-containing compounds from fungi
Natural Secondary Metabolites: From Nature, Through Science, to Industry, 647-672, 2023

9
de Oliveira I.,Albuquerque B.,Ueda J.M.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Heleno S.A.
New challenges and opportunities from secondary metabolites
Natural Secondary Metabolites: From Nature, Through Science, to Industry, 925-965, 2023

10
Silva J.,Garcia J.,Guimarães R.,Palito C.,Lemos A.,Barros L.,Alves M.J.
Alkaloids from fungi
Natural Secondary Metabolites: From Nature, Through Science, to Industry, 529-554, 2023

11
Vaz M.,Loureiro I.S.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira F.,Costa V.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.
The use of the EUROHIS-QOL-8 to Assess The Perception of Quality of Life at Termas de Chaves
Proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Research, 2023-June, 480-489, 2023

12
Vaz M.,Loureiro I.,Alves M.J.,Costa V.,Ferreira F.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.
The Use of the EQ-5D-5L to Assess the Perception of Health Status: An Empirical Study of Users of Termas de Chaves Thermal Spa
Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, 345, 407-417, 2023

13
Rodrigues C.,Ferreira F.A.,Costa V.,Alves M.J.,Vaz M.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.
Understanding Behavioral Intentions in a Spa Experience: Insights from Contemporary Literature
Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 619-646, 2023

14
Ueda J.M.,Milho C.,Heleno S.A.,Soria-Lopez A.,Carpena M.,Alves M.J.,Pires T.,Prieto M.A.,Simal-Gandara J.,Calhelha R.C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Emerging Strategies to Combat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Natural Agents with High Potential
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 29, 837-851, 2023

15
Slezakova K.,Esteves F.,Vaz J.,Alves M.J.,Madureira J.,Costa S.,Fernandes A.,Teixeira J.P.,Morais S.,Pereira M.C.
Occupational Exposure of Firefighters in Non-fire Settings
Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 449, 79-88, 2023

16
Almeida D.,Cardoso R.V.C.,Pereira C.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Zied D.C.,Vieira Junior W.G.,Caitano C.E.C.,Fernandes Â.,Barros L.
Biochemical Approaches on Commercial Strains of Agaricus subrufescens Growing under Two Environmental Cultivation Conditions
Journal of Fungi, 8, , 2022

17
Roriz C.L.,Heleno S.A.,Alves M.J.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Pinela J.,Dias M.I.,Calhelha R.C.,Morales P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Red pitaya (Hylocereus costaricensis) peel as a source of valuable molecules: Extraction optimization to recover natural colouring agents
Food Chemistry, 372, , 2022

18
Silva B.N.,Cadavez V.,Ferreira-Santos P.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Teixeira J.A.,Gonzales-Barron U.
Correction: Silva et al. Chemical Profile and Bioactivities of Extracts from Edible Plants Readily Available in Portugal. Foods 2021, 10, 673
Foods, 11, , 2022

19
Vaz M.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira F.,Costa V.,Rodrigues C.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.
User's Profile of a Portuguese Thermal Establishment: Empirical Study
Proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Research, 2022-May, 449-458, 2022

20
Rodrigues C.,Ferreira F.,Costa V.,Alves M.J.,Vaz M.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.
User's Profile of Thermal Establishments: A Literature Review
Proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Research, 2022-May, 352-360, 2022

21
Rodrigues C.,Ferreira F.A.,Costa V.,Alves M.J.,Vaz M.,Fernandes P.O.,Nunes A.
Health and Wellness Activities: Contemporary Market of Thermalism
Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, 284, 361-371, 2022

22
Gomes S.M.L.,Martins M.D.d.S.,Alves M.J.G.
Quality index in central venous catheters maintenance in an intensive care unit
Revista de Enfermagem Referencia, 2021, , 2021

23
Guimarães R.,Milho C.,Liberal Â.,Silva J.,Fonseca C.,Barbosa A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.
Antibiofilm potential of medicinal plants against Candida spp. Oral biofilms: A review
Antibiotics, 10, , 2021

24
Arraibi A.A.,Liberal Â.,Dias M.I.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Barreira J.C.M.
Chemical and bioactive characterization of spanish and belgian apple pomace for its potential use as a novel dermocosmetic formulation
Foods, 10, , 2021

25
Liberal Â.,Coelho C.T.P.,Fernandes Â.,Cardoso R.V.C.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Alves M.J.,Severino V.G.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Chemical features and bioactivities of lactuca canadensis L., an unconventional food plant from Brazilian cerrado
Agriculture (Switzerland), 11, , 2021

26
Milho C.,Silva J.,Guimarães R.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Alves M.J.
Antimicrobials from medicinal plants: An emergent strategy to control oral biofilms
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021

27
Novais C.,Pereira C.,Molina A.K.,Liberal Â.,Dias M.I.,Añibarro-Ortega M.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Bioactive and nutritional potential of medicinal and aromatic plant (Map) seasoning mixtures
Molecules, 26, , 2021

28
Silva B.N.,Cadavez V.,Ferreira-Santos P.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Teixeira J.A.,Gonzales-Barron U.
Chemical profile and bioactivities of extracts from edible plants readily available in portugal
Foods, 10, , 2021

29
Paschoalinotto B.H.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Mocan A.,Calhelha R.C.,Barros L.,Ineu R.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phytochemical characterization and evaluation of bioactive properties of tisanes prepared from promising medicinal and aromatic plants
Foods, 10, 1-26, 2021

30
Cunha C.R.,Nunes A.,Fernandes P.O.,Bragada J.,Pires L.,José M.,Magalhães P.
Using Virtual Reality in the Development of an Index-Engine of Physical and Emotional Sustainability
Procedia Computer Science, 196, 426-433, 2021

31
Silvério A.C.,Fernandes P.O.,Alves M.J.
Satisfaction, loyalty and profile of chaves thermal spa customers
Proceedings of the International Conference on Tourism Research, 612-619, 2021

32
Pires T.C.S.P.,Inês Dias M.,Calhelha R.C.,José Alves M.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Development of new bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) based snacks: Nutritional, chemical and bioactive features
Food Chemistry, 334, , 2021

33
Rocha R.,Pinela J.,Abreu R.M.V.,Añibarro-Ortega M.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Saldanha A.L.,Alves M.J.,Nogueira A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Extraction of anthocyanins from red raspberry for natural food colorants development: Processes optimization and in vitro bioactivity
Processes, 8, 1-19, 2020

34
Ziani B.E.C.,Carocho M.,Abreu R.M.V.,Bachari K.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Talhi O.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic profiling, biological activities and in silico studies of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne ssp. raddiana extracts
Food Bioscience, 36, , 2020

35
Spréa R.M.,Fernandes Â.,Finimundy T.C.,Pereira C.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Canan C.,Barros L.,Amaral J.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch) roots: A source of bioactive compounds towards a circular economy
Resources, 9, , 2020

36
Coelho J.,Barros L.,Dias M.I.,Finimundy T.C.,Amaral J.S.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Santos P.F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Echinacea purpurea (L.) moench: Chemical characterization and bioactivity of its extracts and fractions
Pharmaceuticals, 13, 1-16, 2020

37
Majdi C.,Pereira C.,Dias M.I.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Frih B.,Charrouf Z.,Barros L.,Amaral J.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phytochemical characterization and bioactive properties of cinnamon basil (Ocimum basilicum cv. ‘cinnamon’) and lemon basil (ocimum x citriodorum)
Antioxidants, 9, , 2020

38
Albuquerque B.R.,Pereira C.,Calhelha R.C.,José Alves M.,Abreu R.M.V.,Barros L.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Jabuticaba residues (Myrciaria jaboticaba (Vell.) Berg) are rich sources of valuable compounds with bioactive properties
Food Chemistry, 309, , 2020

39
Vieira V.,Pereira C.,Abreu R.M.V.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Coutinho J.A.P.,Ferreira O.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Hydroethanolic extract of Juglans regia L. green husks: A source of bioactive phytochemicals
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 137, , 2020

40
Spréa R.M.,Fernandes Â.,Calhelha R.C.,Pereira C.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Canan C.,Barros L.,Amaral J.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Chemical and bioactive characterization of the aromatic plant: Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch: a comprehensive study
Food and Function, 11, 1292-1303, 2020

41
Silva A.R.,Pinela J.,Dias M.I.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Mocan A.,García P.A.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Exploring the phytochemical profile of Cytinus hypocistis (L.) L. as a source of health-promoting biomolecules behind its in vitro bioactive and enzyme inhibitory properties
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 136, , 2020

42
Corrêa R.C.G.,Heleno S.A.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Bacterial resistance: antibiotics of last generation used in clinical practice and the arise of natural products as new therapeutic alternatives
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 26, 815-837, 2020

43
da Silva Veloso F.,Caleja C.,Calhelha R.C.,Pires T.C.S.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Genena A.K.,Barreira J.C.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Characterization and application of pomegranate epicarp extracts as functional ingredients in a typical Brazilian pastry product
Molecules, 25, , 2020

44
Conceição N.,Albuquerque B.R.,Pereira C.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Lopes C.B.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
By-products of camu-camu [Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh] as promising sources of bioactive high added-value food ingredients: Functionalization of yogurts
Molecules, 25, , 2020

45
Chihoub W.,Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Harzallah-Skhiri F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Valorisation of the green waste parts from turnip, radish and wild cardoon: Nutritional value, phenolic profile and bioactivity evaluation
Food Research International, 126, , 2019

46
Palmeira L.,Pereira C.,Dias M.I.,Abreu R.M.V.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Nutritional, chemical and bioactive profiles of different parts of a Portuguese common fig (Ficus carica L.) variety
Food Research International, 126, , 2019

47
Harumi Iyda J.,Fernandes Â.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira F.D.,Barros L.,Amaral J.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Nutritional composition and bioactivity of Umbilicus rupestris (Salisb.)Dandy: An underexploited edible wild plant
Food Chemistry, 295, 341-349, 2019

48
Garcia J.A.A.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Barros L.,Pereira C.,Abreu R.M.V.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Bracht A.,Peralta R.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phytochemical profile and biological activities of 'Ora-pro-nobis' leaves (Pereskia aculeata Miller), an underexploited superfood from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Food Chemistry, 294, 302-308, 2019

49
Arribas C.,Pereira E.,Barros L.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Guillamón E.,Pedrosa M.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Healthy novel gluten-free formulations based on beans, carob fruit and rice: Extrusion effect on organic acids, tocopherols, phenolic compounds and bioactivity
Food Chemistry, 292, 304-313, 2019

50
Rached W.,Barros L.,Ziani B.E.C.,Bennaceur M.,Calhelha R.C.,Heleno S.A.,Alves M.J.,Marouf A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS screening of phytochemical compounds and the bioactive properties of different plant parts of: Zizyphus lotus (L.) Desf.
Food and Function, 10, 5898-5909, 2019

51
da Silva S.C.,Fernandes I.P.,Barros L.,Fernandes Â.,José Alves M.,Calhelha R.C.,Pereira C.,Barreira J.C.M.,Manrique Y.,Colla E.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Filomena Barreiro M.
Spray-dried Spirulina platensis as an effective ingredient to improve yogurt formulations: Testing different encapsulating solutions
Journal of Functional Foods, 60, , 2019

52
Vieira V.,Pereira C.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira O.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic profile, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Juglans regia L. (walnut) leaves from the Northeast of Portugal
Industrial Crops and Products, 134, 347-355, 2019

53
Iyda J.H.,Fernandes Â.,Ferreira F.D.,Alves M.J.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Barros L.,Amaral J.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Chemical composition and bioactive properties of the wild edible plant Raphanus raphanistrum L
Food Research International, 121, 714-722, 2019

54
Botas J.,Fernandes Â.,Barros L.,Alves M.J.,Carvalho A.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
A Comparative Study of Black and White Allium sativum L.: Nutritional composition and bioactive properties
Molecules, 24, , 2019

55
Da Silva L.,Pereira E.,Prieto M.,Simal-Gandara J.,Pires T.,Alves M.,Calhelha R.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.
Rubus ulmifolius Schott as a Novel Source of Food Colorant: Extraction optimization of coloring pigments and incorporation in a bakery product
Molecules, 24, , 2019

56
Garcia-Saavedra N.,Barros L.,Reis F.,Roriz C.,Alves M.,García-Hernandez M.,Pérez-Rodríguez M.,Sánchez-Mata M.,Ramírez-Moreno E.,Ferreira I.
Chemical characterization and biological activities of two varieties of xoconostle fruits: Opuntia joconostle F.A.C. Weber ex Diguet and Opuntia matudae Scheinvar
Food and Function, 10, 3181-3187, 2019

57
Taofiq O.,Heleno S.A.,Calhelha R.C.,Fernandes I.P.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,González-Paramás A.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barreiro M.F.
Phenolic acids, cinnamic acid, and ergosterol as cosmeceutical ingredients: Stabilization by microencapsulation to ensure sustained bioactivity
Microchemical Journal, 147, 469-477, 2019

58
Mandim F.,Barros L.,Heleno S.,Pires T.,Dias M.,Alves M.,Santos P.,Ferreira I.
Phenolic profile and effects of acetone fractions obtained from the inflorescences of: Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull on vaginal pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
Food and Function, 10, 2399-2407, 2019

59
da Silva L.P.,Pereira E.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Pereira O.R.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Rubus ulmifolius Schott fruits: A detailed study of its nutritional, chemical and bioactive properties
Food Research International, 119, 34-43, 2019

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Garcia J.A.A.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Barros L.,Pereira C.,Abreu R.M.V.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Bracht A.,Peralta R.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Chemical composition and biological activities of Juçara (Euterpe edulis Martius) fruit by-products, a promising underexploited source of high-added value compounds
Journal of Functional Foods, 55, 325-332, 2019

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Souilem F.,Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Harzallah-Skhiri F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Amantagula Fruit (Carissa macrocarpa (Eckl.) A.DC.): Nutritional and Phytochemical Characterization
Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 74, 76-82, 2019

62
Ziani B.E.C.,Rached W.,Bachari K.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Detailed chemical composition and functional properties of Ammodaucus leucotrichus Cross. & Dur. and Moringa oleifera Lamarck
Journal of Functional Foods, 53, 237-247, 2019

63
Lockowandt L.,Pinela J.,Roriz C.,Pereira C.,Abreu R.,Calhelha R.,Alves M.,Barros L.,Bredol M.,Ferreira I.
Chemical features and bioactivities of cornflower (Centaurea cyanus L.) capitula: The blue flowers and the unexplored non-edible part
Industrial Crops and Products, 128, 496-503, 2019

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Ziani B.E.C.,Heleno S.A.,Bachari K.,Dias M.I.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic compounds characterization by LC-DAD- ESI/MSn and bioactive properties of Thymus algeriensis Boiss. & Reut. and Ephedra alata Decne
Food Research International, 116, 312-319, 2019

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Souilem F.,Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Harzallah-Skhiri F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic profile and bioactive properties of carissa macrocarpa (Eckl.) A.DC.: An in vitro comparative study between leaves, stems, and flowers
Molecules, 24, , 2019

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Mandim F.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.,Abreu R.,Pinela J.,Alves M.,Heleno S.,Santos P.,Ferreira I.
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull: Chemical characterization, evaluation of its bioactive properties and effect on the vaginal microbiota
Food and Function, 10, 78-89, 2019

67
Dias M.,Barros L.,Barreira J.,Alves M.,Barracosa P.,Ferreira I.
Phenolic profile and bioactivity of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) inflorescence parts: Selecting the best genotype for food applications
Food Chemistry, 268, 196-202, 2018

68
Taofiq O.,Heleno S.A.,Calhelha R.C.,Fernandes I.P.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,González-Paramás A.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barreiro M.F.
Mushroom-based cosmeceutical ingredients: Microencapsulation and in vitro release profile
Industrial Crops and Products, 124, 44-52, 2018

69
Zan R.A.,Fernandes Â.,Jedoz S.,Oludemi T.,Calhelha R.C.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Martins R.C.C.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Bioactive properties and phytochemical assessment of Bacupari-anão (: Garcinia brasiliensis Mart.) leaves native to Rondônia, Brazil
Food and Function, 9, 5621-5628, 2018

70
Alves M.J.,Grenho L.,Lopes C.,Borges J.,Vaz F.,Vaz I.P.,Fernandes M.H.
Antibacterial effect and biocompatibility of a novel nanostructured ZnO-coated gutta-percha cone for improved endodontic treatment
Materials Science and Engineering C, 92, 840-848, 2018

71
Pires T.,Dias M.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.,Alves M.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.
Phenolic compounds profile, nutritional compounds and bioactive properties of Lycium barbarum L.: A comparative study with stems and fruits
Industrial Crops and Products, 122, 574-581, 2018

72
Ghouti D.,Rached W.,Abdallah M.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Abderrahmane L.H.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic profile and in vitro bioactive potential of Saharan Juniperus phoenicea L. and Cotula cinerea (Del) growing in Algeria
Food and Function, 9, 4664-4672, 2018

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Peixoto C.M.,Dias M.I.,Alves M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Barros L.,Pinho S.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Grape pomace as a source of phenolic compounds and diverse bioactive properties
Food Chemistry, 253, 132-138, 2018

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Finimundy T.C.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Prieto M.A.,Abreu R.M.V.,Dillon A.J.P.,Henriques J.A.P.,Roesch-Ely M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Multifunctions of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer: A highly nutritious food and a source for bioactive compounds
Food Chemistry, 245, 150-158, 2018

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Pires T.C.S.P.,Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Edible flowers as sources of phenolic compounds with bioactive potential
Food Research International, 105, 580-588, 2018

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Rached W.,Zeghada F.Z.,Bennaceur M.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Heleno S.,Alves M.J.,Carvalho A.M.,Marouf A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phytochemical analysis and assessment of antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic properties of Tetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Masters leaves
Industrial Crops and Products, 112, 460-466, 2018

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Pires T.C.S.P.,Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Alves M.J.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of dried Portuguese apple variety (Malus domestica Borkh. cv Bravo de Esmolfe)
Food Chemistry, 240, 701-706, 2018

78
Ziani B.E.C.,Barros L.,Boumehira A.Z.,Bachari K.,Heleno S.A.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Profiling polyphenol composition by HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn and the antibacterial activity of infusion preparations obtained from four medicinal plants
Food and Function, 9, 149-159, 2018

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Taofiq O.,Heleno S.A.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,González-Paramás A.M.,Barreiro M.F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
The potential of Ganoderma lucidum extracts as bioactive ingredients in topical formulations, beyond its nutritional benefits
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 108, 139-147, 2017

81
Rached W.,Bennaceur M.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Heleno S.,Alves M.J.,Carvalho A.M.,Marouf A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Detailed phytochemical characterization and bioactive properties of: Myrtus nivelii Batt & Trab
Food and Function, 8, 3111-3119, 2017

82
Svobodova B.,Barros L.,Sopik T.,Calhelha R.C.,Heleno S.,Alves M.J.,Walcott S.,Kuban V.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Non-edible parts of Solanum stramoniifolium Jacq.-a new potent source of bioactive extracts rich in phenolic compounds for functional foods
Food and Function, 8, 2013-2021, 2017

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Oliveira M.,Slezakova K.,Alves M.J.,Fernandes A.,Teixeira J.P.,Delerue-Matos C.,Pereira M.d.C.,Morais S.
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at fire stations: firefighters’ exposure monitoring and biomonitoring, and assessment of the contribution to total internal dose
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 323, 184-194, 2017

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Oliveira M.,Slezakova K.,Pereira M.C.,Fernandes A.,Alves M.J.,Delerue-Matos C.,Morais S.
Levels of urinary 1-hydroxypyrene in firemen from the northeast of Portugal
Occupational Safety and Hygiene V - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2017, 111-116, 2017

85
Svobodova B.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Heleno S.,Alves M.J.,Walcott S.,Bittova M.,Kuban V.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Bioactive properties and phenolic profile of Momordica charantia L. medicinal plant growing wild in Trinidad and Tobago
Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 365-373, 2017

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Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Morales P.,Cámara M.,Alves M.J.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Wild: Fragaria vesca L. fruits: A rich source of bioactive phytochemicals
Food and Function, 7, 4523-4532, 2016

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Oliveira M.,Slezakova K.,Alves M.J.,Fernandes A.,Teixeira J.P.,Delerue-Matos C.,Pereira M.d.C.,Morais S.
Firefighters’ exposure biomonitoring: Impact of firefighting activities on levels of urinary monohydroxyl metabolites
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 219, 857-866, 2016

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Taofiq O.,Heleno S.A.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Barreiro M.F.,González-Paramás A.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Development of Mushroom-Based cosmeceutical formulations with Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Tyrosinase, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties
Molecules, 21, , 2016

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Pereira C.,Barros L.,Alves M.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.
Artichoke and milk thistle pills and syrups as sources of phenolic compounds with antimicrobial activity
Food and Function, 7, 3083-3090, 2016

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Pereira C.,Barros L.,Alves M.,Pereira L.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.
Phenolic profile and antimicrobial activity of different dietary supplements based on Cochlospermum angolensis Welw.
Industrial Crops and Products, 74, 412-416, 2015

91
Alves M.J.,Fernandes A.,Barreira J.C.M.,Lourenço I.,Fernandes D.,Moura A.,Ribeiro A.R.,Salgado J.,Antonio A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
How gamma-rays and electron-beam irradiation would affect the antimicrobial activity of differently processed wild mushroom extracts?
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 118, 592-598, 2015

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Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Lourenço I.,Costa E.,Martins A.,Pintado M.
Wild mushroom extracts as inhibitors of bacterial biofilm formation
Pathogens, 3, 667-679, 2014

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Alves M.J.,Froufe H.J.C.,Costa A.F.T.,Santos A.F.,Oliveira L.G.,Osório S.R.M.,Abreu R.M.V.,Pintado M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Docking studies in target proteins involved in antibacterial action mechanisms: Extending the knowledge on standard antibiotics to antimicrobial mushroom compounds
Molecules, 19, 1672-1684, 2014

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Alves M.J.,Barreira J.C.M.,Carvalho I.,Trinta L.,Perreira L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Pintado M.
Propensity for biofilm formation by clinical isolates from urinary tract infections: Developing a multifactorial predictive model to improve antibiotherapy
Journal of Medical Microbiology, 63, 471-477, 2014

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Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Lourenço I.,Castro A.,Pereira L.,Martins A.,Pintado M.
Wild mushroom extracts potentiate the action of standard antibiotics against multiresistant bacteria
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 116, 32-38, 2014

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Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Dias J.,Teixeira V.,Martins A.,Pintado M.
A review on antifungal activity of mushroom (Basidiomycetes) extracts and isolated compounds
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, 13, 2648-2659, 2013

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Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Froufe H.J.C.,Abreu R.M.V.,Martins A.,Pintado M.
Antimicrobial activity of phenolic compounds identified in wild mushrooms, SAR analysis and docking studies
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 115, 346-357, 2013

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Alves M.,Ferreira I.F.R.,Dias J.,Teixeira V.,Martins A.,Pintado M.
A review on antimicrobial activity of mushroom (basidiomycetes) extracts and isolated compounds
Planta Medica, 78, 1707-1718, 2012

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Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Martins A.,Pintado M.
Antimicrobial activity of wild mushroom extracts against clinical isolates resistant to different antibiotics
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 113, 466-475, 2012

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Alves M.J.,Oliveira R.,Balteiro J.,Cruz E.A.
Epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis in women
Revista Portuguesa de Saude Publica, 29, 27-34, 2011

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