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Recent Patents on Heat Shock Proteins Targeting Antibodies by Fernandes, Joao C, Alves, Pedro

“…Heat shock proteins (Hsp) are major chaperone molecules that have recently emerged as cancer therapeutic targets owing to their involvement in tumor cell…”
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The Use of Natural Polysaccharides as Biomaterials by Laurienzo, Paola, Fernandes, João C., Colliec-Jouault, Sylvia, Fitton, J. Helen

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Color stability of repairs on bis‐acryl resin submitted to thermal aging and immersion in beverages by Silva, Joseane, Rafael, Caroline F., Vaz, Paula C. S., Fernandes, João C. A. S., Volpato, Claudia A. M.

“…Objective Defects/bubbles can occur during the manufacture of bis‐acryl resin provisional restorations, requiring repair or new prosthesis. This study…”
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Therapeutic application of antibody fragments in autoimmune diseases: current state and prospects by Fernandes, João C.

“…•Prevalence rates for most AIDs have increased over 15% during the last decade.•Antibodies represent the fastest growing segment of autoimmune drugs market.•15…”
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In Vitro Screening for Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosans and Chitooligosaccharides, Aiming at Potential Uses in Functional Textiles by Fernandes, Joao C., Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, Portugal, Tavaria, Freni K., Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, Portugal, Fonseca, Susana C., Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, Portugal, Ramos, Oscar S., Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, Portugal, Pintado, Manuela E., Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, Portugal, Xavier Malcata, F., Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Rua Dr. Antonio Bernardino de Almeida, Portugal

“…Antimicrobial finishing of textiles has been found to be an economical way to prevent (or treat) skin disorders. Hence, this research effort was aimed at…”
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From Sharks to Yeasts: Squalene in the Development of Vaccine Adjuvants by Mendes, Adélia, Azevedo-Silva, João, Fernandes, João C

“…Squalene is a natural linear triterpene that can be found in high amounts in certain fish liver oils, especially from deep-sea sharks, and to a lesser extent…”
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Edible Films and Coatings from Whey Proteins: A Review on Formulation, and on Mechanical and Bioactive Properties by Ramos, Óscar L, Fernandes, João C, Silva, Sara I, Pintado, Manuela E, Malcata, F. Xavier

“…The latest decade has witnessed joint efforts by the packaging and the food industries to reduce the amount of residues and wastes associated with food…”
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Effect of whey protein purity and glycerol content upon physical properties of edible films manufactured therefrom by Ramos, Óscar L., Reinas, Isabel, Silva, Sara I., Fernandes, João C., Cerqueira, Miguel A., Pereira, Ricardo N., Vicente, António A., Poças, M. Fátima, Pintado, Manuela E., Malcata, F. Xavier

“…This manuscript describes the detailed characterization of edible films made from two different protein products – whey protein isolate (WPI) and whey protein…”
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Microgap and bacterial microleakage during the osseointegration period: An in vitro assessment of the cover screw and healing abutment in a platform-switched implant system by Fernandes, Pedro F., Grenho, Liliana, Fernandes, Maria H., Sampaio-Fernandes, João C., Gomes, Pedro S.

“…Microgap and bacterial microleakage at the implant-prosthetic abutment interface are recognized concerns for implant-supported restorations, leading to…”
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Beyond Pain Relief: A Review on Cannabidiol Potential in Medical Therapies by Luz-Veiga, Mariana, Azevedo-Silva, João, Fernandes, João C

“…The phytocannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) is receiving increasing attention due to its pharmacological properties. Although CBD is extracted from , it lacks the…”
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Atomic force microscopy study of the antibacterial effects of chitosans on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by Eaton, Peter, Fernandes, João C., Pereira, Eulália, Pintado, Manuela E., Xavier Malcata, F.

“…Chitosan has been reported to be a non-toxic, biodegradable antibacterial agent. The aim of this work was to elucidate the relationship between the molecular…”
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Antimicrobial effects of chitosans and chitooligosaccharides, upon Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, in food model systems by Fernandes, João C., Tavaria, Freni K., Soares, José C., Ramos, Óscar S., João Monteiro, M., Pintado, Manuela E., Xavier Malcata, F.

“…The objective of this study was to elucidate the controversial relationship between the molecular weight (MW) of chitosans and their antibacterial activity…”
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Safety profile of solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with rosmarinic acid for oral use: in vitro and animal approaches by Madureira, Ana Raquel, Nunes, Sara, Campos, Débora A, Fernandes, João C, Marques, Cláudia, Zuzarte, Monica, Gullón, Beatriz, Rodríguez-Alcalá, Luís M, Calhau, Conceição, Sarmento, Bruno, Gomes, Ana Maria, Pintado, Maria Manuela, Reis, Flávio

“…Rosmarinic acid (RA) possesses several protective bioactivities that have attracted increasing interest by nutraceutical/pharmaceutical industries. Considering…”
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Combination of Trans-Resveratrol and ε-Viniferin Induces a Hepatoprotective Effect in Rats with Severe Acute Liver Failure via Reduction of Oxidative Stress and MMP-9 Expression by Fernandes, João C., Schemitt, Elizângela G., Da Silva, Juliana, Marroni, Norma P., Lima, Ana, Ferreira, Ricardo B.

“…Stilbenes are a major grapevine class of phenolic compounds, known for their biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, but never…”
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Biogenic silica microparticles as a new and sustainable cosmetic ingredient: Assessment of performance and quality parameters by Costa, Joana R., Neto, Tânia, Pedrosa, Sílvia S., Sousa, Sérgio C., Azevedo-Silva, João, Tavares-Valente, Diana, Mendes, Adélia, Pintado, Manuela E., Fernandes, João C., Oliveira, Ana L.S., Madureira, Ana Raquel

“…The demand for sustainable products is increasing worldwide and cosmetic industry is not an exception. Besides exploring nature as source of new ingredients,…”
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Degradation of selective solar absorber surfaces in solar thermal collectors – An EIS study by Fernandes, João C.S., Nunes, Ana, Carvalho, M. João, Diamantino, Teresa C.

“…The selective solar absorber surface is a fundamental part of a solar thermal collector, as it is responsible for the solar radiation absorption and for…”
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Features and performance of edible films, obtained from whey protein isolate formulated with antimicrobial compounds by Ramos, Óscar L., Silva, Sara I., Soares, José C., Fernandes, João C., Poças, M. Fátima, Pintado, Manuela E., Malcata, F. Xavier

“…The goal of this research effort was to assess the efficacy of edible films produced from whey protein isolate (WPI) and glycerol, including incorporation of…”
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Regulation of cell wall remodeling in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) callus under individual mineral stress deficiency by Fernandes, João C., Goulao, Luis F., Amâncio, Sara

“…Cell wall (CW) is a dynamic structure that determines the plant form, growth and response to environmental conditions. Vitis vinifera callus grown under…”
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Head-to-Tail Cyclization after Interaction with Trypsin: A Scorpion Venom Peptide that Resembles Plant Cyclotides by Mourão, Caroline B. F, Brand, Guilherme D, Fernandes, João Paulo C, Prates, Maura V, Bloch, Carlos, Barbosa, João Alexandre R. G, Freitas, Sônia M, Restano-Cassulini, Rita, Possani, Lourival D, Schwartz, Elisabeth F

“…Peptidase inhibitors (PIs) have been broadly studied due to their wide therapeutic potential for human diseases. A potent trypsin inhibitor from Tityus…”
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Design of Innovative Biocompatible Cellulose Nanostructures for the Delivery and Sustained Release of Curcumin by Casanova, Francisca, Pereira, Carla F, Ribeiro, Alessandra B, Costa, Eduardo M, Freixo, Ricardo, Castro, Pedro M, Fernandes, João C, Pintado, Manuela, Ramos, Óscar L

“…Poor aqueous solubility, stability and bioavailability of interesting bioactive compounds is a challenge in the development of bioactive formulations…”
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