Search Results - "Ferreira, Luísa M"

Secondary Metabolites and Biological Activity of Invasive Macroalgae of Southern Europe by Máximo, Patrícia, Ferreira, Luísa M, Branco, Paula, Lima, Pedro, Lourenço, Ana

“…In this review a brief description of the invasive phenomena associated with algae and its consequences on the ecosystem are presented. Three examples of…”
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Invasive Plants: Turning Enemies into Value by Máximo, Patrícia, Ferreira, Luísa M, Branco, Paula S, Lourenço, Ana

“…In this review, a brief description of the invasive phenomena associated with plants and its consequences to the ecosystem is presented. Five worldwide…”
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Synthesis and characterization of dicarboxymethyl cellulose by Chagas, Ricardo, Gericke, Martin, Ferreira, Ricardo B., Heinze, Thomas, Ferreira, Luísa M.

“…Synthesis of dicarboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC) under heterogeneous conditions was examined. Cellulose was etherified using sodium bromomalonate in…”
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A Novel Cellulose-Based Polymer for Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue by Gago, Diana, Chagas, Ricardo, Ferreira, Luísa M, Velizarov, Svetlozar, Coelhoso, Isabel

“…A novel cellulose-based cross-linked polymer, dicarboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC), has been synthesized and used for methylene blue (MB) removal. Inductively…”
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Sulfur dioxide induced aggregation of wine thaumatin-like proteins: Role of disulfide bonds by Chagas, Ricardo, Laia, César A.T., Ferreira, Ricardo B., Ferreira, Luísa M.

“…[Display omitted] •Aggregation of wine TLPs is triggered by sulfur dioxide upon cooling after a heat stress.•Wine TLPs are the most reactive to sulfur dioxide…”
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Protein Adsorption Performance of a Novel Functionalized Cellulose-Based Polymer by Gago, Diana, Corvo, Marta C, Chagas, Ricardo, Ferreira, Luísa M, Coelhoso, Isabel

“…Dicarboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC) was synthesized and tested for protein adsorption. The prepared polymer was characterized by inductively coupled plasma atomic…”
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Synthetic Approaches to A Challenging and Unusual Structure-An Amino-Pyrrolidine Guanine Core by Rippel, Rafael, Pinheiro, Luís, Lopes, Mónica, Lourenço, Ana, Ferreira, Luísa M, Branco, Paula S

“…The synthesis of an unreported 2-aminopyrrolidine-1-carboxamidine unit is here described for the first time. This unusual and promising structure was attained…”
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N‑Heterocyclic Olefin Catalysis for the Ring Opening of Cyclic Amidine Compounds: A Pathway to the Synthesis of ε‑Caprolactam- and γ‑Lactam-Derived Amines by Peixoto, Daniela, Malta, Gabriela, Cruz, Hugo, Barroso, Sónia, Carvalho, Ana Luísa, Ferreira, Luísa M, Branco, Paula S

“…For the first time, 1,2-dimethyl-3-ethylimidazolium iodide (1a) catalyzes the ring opening of the bicyclic amidine system of DBU…”
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The Role of Spongia sp. in the Discovery of Marine Lead Compounds by Máximo, Patrícia, Ferreira, Luísa M, Branco, Paula, Lima, Pedro, Lourenço, Ana

“…A comprehensive review on the chemistry of Spongia sp. is here presented, together with the biological activity of the isolated compounds. The compounds are…”
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The Effect of Dicarboxymethyl Cellulose on the Prevention of Protein Haze Formation on White Wine by Gago, Diana, Chagas, Ricardo, Ferreira, Luísa M.

“…Wine clarity is a critical aspect in the commercialization of white wines. The formation of wine haze can be attributed to the aggregation and precipitation of…”
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Synthesis of 2-(5-(2-Aminopropyl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic Acid, a Metabolite of the Drug 5-APB by Silva, André L., Fino, Inês, Ferreira, Luísa M., Branco, Paula S.

“…5-(2-Aminopropyl)benzofuran (5-APB), also known as “Benzo Fury,” is a novel psychoactive substance (NPS) belonging to a new class of synthetic phenethylamines…”
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Synthesis of new hetero-arylidene-9(10H)-anthrone derivatives and their biological evaluation by Roma-Rodrigues, Catarina, Malta, Gabriela, Peixoto, Daniela, Ferreira, Luísa M., Baptista, Pedro V., Fernandes, Alexandra R., Branco, Paula S.

“…[Display omitted] •Synthesis of structural diverse arylidene anthrones.•Antiproliferative effect related to the imidazolium pattern of the heterocyclic.•The…”
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The challenging SO2-mediated chemical build-up of protein aggregates in wines by Chagas, Ricardo, Ferreira, Luísa M., Laia, César A.T., Monteiro, Sara, Ferreira, Ricardo B.

“…[Display omitted] •Sulfur dioxide exerts a direct impact on wine protein aggregation.•Sulfhydryl groups are the protein reactive groups required for wine…”
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Analysis of the antioxidant activity of an indole library: cyclic voltammetry versus ROS scavenging activity by Estevão, Mónica S., Carvalho, Luísa C., Ferreira, Luísa M., Fernandes, Eduarda, Marques, M. Manuel B.

“…The electrochemical behavior of an indole library of compounds, including several tryptophan and tryptamine derivatives previously demonstrated to be active…”
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Expression of CYP1A1 and CYP1A2 in the liver and kidney of rabbits after prolonged infusion of propofol by Campos, Sónia P., de Lurdes Pinto, Maria, Gomes, Gabriela, de Pinho, Paula Guedes, Monteiro, Joaquim A., Félix, Luis M., Branco, Paula S., Ferreira, Luísa M., Antunes, Luís M.

“…Propofol biotransformation occurs in the liver via hydroxylation by CYP450 enzymatic complex and by glucuronidation, however extra-hepatic metabolism has also…”
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Correction to: An empirical model for educational simulation of cervical dilation in first stage labor by Gefferie, Silvano R, Scholten, Anouk W J, Wijlens, Kim A E, Bastos, M Luísa Ferreira, van der Hout-van der Jagt, M Beatrijs, Zwart, Hans, van Meurs, Willem L

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A new insight on the hypochlorous acid scavenging mechanism of tryptamine and tryptophan derivatives by Carvalho, Luísa C., Estevão, Mónica S., Ferreira, Luísa M., Fernandes, Eduarda, Marques, M. Manuel B.

“…The reaction mechanisms of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) with several tryptophan and tryptamine derivatives, previously reported to scavenge this powerful oxidant,…”
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Sustainable processing of microalgae protein: Design of biphasic partitioning systems based on natural deep eutectic solvents for C-phycocyanin recovery from model aqueous solutions by Pereira, Bruno A., Matos, Cristina T., Costa, Luís, Ferreira, Luísa M., Crespo, João G., Brazinha, Carla

“…[Display omitted] •Biphasic extraction with NADES is efficient for C-phycocyanin recovery.•Salting-out and NADES hydrophobicity are key factors in protein…”
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Synthesis of catecholamine conjugates with nitrogen-centered bionucleophiles by Siopa, Filipa, Pereira, Alice S., Ferreira, Luísa M., Matilde Marques, M., Branco, Paula S.

“…[Display omitted] ► First enzymatic and chemical synthesis of nitrogen–catecholamine adducts. ► Full spectroscopic analysis of nitrogen–catecholamine adducts…”
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Enhancing the Therapeutic Effect in Alzheimer's Disease Drugs: The role of Polypharmacology and Cholinesterase inhibitors by Martins, M. Margarida, Branco, Paula S., Ferreira, Luísa M.

“…Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating syndrome that accounts for 60–70 % of all dementia cases, putting an enormous burden on global healthcare and…”
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