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Anti‐inflammatory Effect of Rosmarinic Acid and an Extract of Rosmarinus officinalis in Rat Models of Local and Systemic Inflammation by Rocha, Joao, Eduardo‐Figueira, Maria, Barateiro, Andreia, Fernandes, Adelaide, Brites, Dora, Bronze, Rosario, Duarte, Catarina MM, Serra, Ana Teresa, Pinto, Rui, Freitas, Marisa, Fernandes, Eduarda, Silva‐Lima, Beatriz, Mota‐Filipe, Helder, Sepodes, Bruno

“…Rosmarinic acid is a polyphenolic compound and main constituent of Rosmarinus officinalis and has been shown to possess antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory…”
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Reduction of inflammation and colon injury by a Pennyroyal phenolic extract in experimental inflammatory bowel disease in mice by Rocha, João, Direito, Rosa, Lima, Ana, Mota, Joana, Gonçalves, Margarida, Duarte, Maria Paula, Solas, João, Peniche, Bruno Felício, Fernandes, Adelaide, Pinto, Rui, Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo

“…[Display omitted] •Rosmarinic acid is the main component of this pennyroyal phenolic extract.•Pennyroyal phenolic extract reduces TNBS-induced colitis…”
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Phytosomes with Persimmon ( Diospyros kaki L.) Extract: Preparation and Preliminary Demonstration of In Vivo Tolerability by Direito, Rosa, Reis, Catarina, Roque, Luís, Gonçalves, Margarida, Sanches-Silva, Ana, Gaspar, Maria Manuela, Pinto, Rui, Rocha, João, Sepodes, Bruno, Rosário Bronze, Maria, Eduardo Figueira, Maria

“…Persimmon ( L.), a fruit rich in phenolic compounds (PCs), has been considered effective in mitigating oxidative damage induced by an excess of reactive oxygen…”
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Anti-inflammatory activity of grapefruit juice in an in vivo model of ulcerative colitis: Comparability studies of unprocessed and bioprocessed juices by Mendes, Carla, Rocha, João, Direito, Rosa, Fernandes, Adelaide, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo, Ribeiro, Maria H.

“…[Display omitted] •Rhamnopyranosidase and pectinase were successfully co-encapsulated in chitosan plus calcium aalginate beads.•Grapefruit juice enzymatic…”
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A proposed lectin‐mediated mechanism to explain the in Vivo antihyperglycemic activity of γ‐conglutin from Lupinus albus seeds by Grácio, Madalena, Rocha, João, Pinto, Rui, Boavida Ferreira, Ricardo, Solas, João, Eduardo‐Figueira, Maria, Sepodes, Bruno, Ribeiro, Ana Cristina

“…Experiments conducted in vitro and in vivo, as well as clinical trials for hypoglycemic therapeutics, support the hypoglycemic properties of the lectin…”
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Anti-inflammatory effect of limonin from cyclodextrin (un)processed orange juices in in vivo acute inflammation and chronic rheumatoid arthritis models by Vieira da Silva, Susana A., Clemente, Ana, Rocha, João, Direito, Rosa, Marques, Helena Cabral, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo, Ribeiro, Maria H.

“…[Display omitted] •Limonin was successfully complexed in β- and γ-cyclodextrins.•Limonin (in orange juice) complexation of 92.5% and 82% was obtained with β-…”
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Attenuation of Colonic Injury and Inflammation by Administration of a Phenolic Extract of Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis L.) in Experimental Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice by Rocha, João, Leandro, Raquel, Direito, Rosa, Gonçalves, Margarida, Duarte, Maria Paula, Fernandes, Adelaide, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo

“…Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis L.) is a plant traditionally used as a food spice in the Mediterranean region. Surprisingly, not much is known about the…”
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Chemical Composition of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Infusions Commercialized in Portugal by Reto, Márcia, Figueira, Maria Eduardo, Filipe, Helder Mota, Almeida, Cristina M. M

“…To evaluate the potential benefits and risks associated with tea consumption it is important to identify the constituents of this beverage. Levels of some…”
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From Diospyros kaki L. (Persimmon) Phytochemical Profile and Health Impact to New Product Perspectives and Waste Valorization by Direito, Rosa, Rocha, João, Sepodes, Bruno, Eduardo-Figueira, Maria

“…Persimmon ( L.) fruit's phytochemical profile includes carotenoids, proanthocyanidins, and gallic acid among other phenolic compounds and vitamins. A huge…”
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Phenolic Compounds Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Microbiota Modulation by Direito, Rosa, Rocha, João, Sepodes, Bruno, Eduardo-Figueira, Maria

“…Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are nowadays the principal cause of death, especially in most industrialized nations. These illnesses have increased…”
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Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Exploring Neuroprotective, Metabolic, and Hepatoprotective Effects for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention by Direito, Rosa, Barbalho, Sandra Maria, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria Eduardo

“…There is a growing trend among consumers to seek out natural foods and products with natural ingredients. This shift in consumer preferences had a direct…”
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Dyospiros kaki phenolics inhibit colitis and colon cancer cell proliferation, but not gelatinase activities by Direito, Rosa, Lima, Ana, Rocha, João, Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida, Mota, Joana, Rebelo, Patrícia, Fernandes, Adelaide, Pinto, Rui, Alves, Paula, Bronze, Rosário, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo

“…Polyphenols from persimmon (Diospyros kaki) have demonstrated radical-scavenging and antiinflammatory activities; however, little is known about the effects of…”
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Rhodiola rosea L. Extract, a Known Adaptogen, Evaluated in Experimental Arthritis by Drafi, Frantisek, Bauerova, Katarina, Chrastina, Martin, Taghdisiesfejír, Mohsen, Rocha, João, Direito, Rosa, Figueira, Maria Eduardo, Sepodes, Bruno, Ponist, Silvester

“…extract (RSE) is mostly known for its adaptogen properties, but not for its antiarthritic activities, therefore monotherapy and combination with low-dose…”
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Curcumin-Based Nanomedicines in the Treatment of Inflammatory and Immunomodulated Diseases: An Evidence-Based Comprehensive Review by Laurindo, Lucas Fornari, de Carvalho, Gabriel Magno, de Oliveira Zanuso, Bárbara, Figueira, Maria Eduardo, Direito, Rosa, de Alvares Goulart, Ricardo, Buglio, Daiene Santos, Barbalho, Sandra Maria

“…Curcumin (CUR) is a polyphenol extracted from the rhizome of that possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. Despite CUR's numerous…”
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Lupinus albus Protein Components Inhibit MMP-2 and MMP-9 Gelatinolytic Activity In Vitro and In Vivo by Mota, Joana, Direito, Rosa, Rocha, João, Fernandes, João, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria Eduardo, Raymundo, Anabela, Lima, Ana, Ferreira, Ricardo Boavida

“…Matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9) are regarded as important clinical targets due to their nodal-point role in inflammatory and oncological…”
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Protective effects of a blueberry extract in acute inflammation and collagen-induced arthritis in the rat by Figueira, Maria-Eduardo, Oliveira, Mónica, Direito, Rosa, Rocha, João, Alves, Paula, Serra, Ana-Teresa, Duarte, Catarina, Bronze, Rosário, Fernandes, Adelaide, Brites, Dora, Freitas, Marisa, Fernandes, Eduarda, Sepodes, Bruno

“…Graphical abstract…”
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) in Experimental Rodent Rheumatoid Arthritis by Direito, Rosa, Rocha, João, Serra, Ana-Teresa, Fernandes, Adelaide, Freitas, Marisa, Fernandes, Eduarda, Pinto, Rui, Bronze, Rosário, Sepodes, Bruno, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo

“…Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) fruits are used in traditional medicine largely due to their claimed beneficial effects on human health. The aim of this work was…”
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Oxalate in Foods: Extraction Conditions, Analytical Methods, Occurrence, and Health Implications by Salgado, N., Silva, M.A., Figueira, M.E., Costa, H.S., Albuquerque, T.G.

“…(This article belongs to the Section Food Nutrition) Oxalate is an antinutrient present in a wide range of foods, with plant products, especially green leafy…”
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Quality, Safety and Biological Studies on Campylanthus glaber Aerial Parts by Lima, Katelene, Malmir, Maryam, Camões, Sérgio P., Hasan, Kamrul, Gomes, Samuel, Moreira da Silva, Isabel, Figueira, Maria Eduardo, Miranda, Joana P., Serrano, Rita, Duarte, Maria Paula, Silva, Olga

“…In Cabo Verde, several endemic species are used in traditional medicine. However, no scientific studies have been conducted on the quality, efficacy, and…”
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Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β Attenuates Organ Injury and Dysfunction Associated With Liver Ischemia-Reperfusion and Thermal Injury in the Rat by Rocha, Joao, Figueira, Maria-Eduardo, Barateiro, Andreia, Fernandes, Adelaide, Brites, Dora, Pinto, Rui, Freitas, Marisa, Fernandes, Eduarda, Mota-Filipe, Helder, Sepodes, Bruno

“…ABSTRACTGlycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) is a serine-threonine kinase discovered decades ago to have an important role in glycogen metabolism. Today, we know…”
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