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Exercise and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Silvestre, R., Pinto, Anabela, de Carvalho, Mamede

“…© Springer-Verlag 2012 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease in which much burden is geared towards…”
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Nonneuronal Cholinergic System in Human Erythrocytes: Biological Role and Clinical Relevance by de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Saldanha, C

“…Acetylcholine is well known in the medical setting as one of the most exemplary neurotransmitters. Its ubiquity in nature otherwise suggests a theoretically…”
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Modulation of Erythrocyte Acetylcholinesterase Activity and Its Association with G Protein-Band 3 Interactions by Carvalho, F. A, de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Freitas-Santos, T, Saldanha, C

“…Circulating acetylcholine, substrate of membrane acetylcholinesterase (AChE), is known to enhance the band 3 protein degree of phosphorylation. The purpose of…”
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Use of granules and free salts for Fe and Zn fortification of leafy vegetables: Improvements in trace element bioaccessibility and fulfillment of Dietary Reference Intakes by Martínez-Castro, J., Cámara-Martos, F., Moreno-Ortega, A., Victorio-Sánchez, M., Krstova, A., Lopes, J. Almeida, Pérez-Rodríguez, F.

“…Leafy vegetables represent an excellent dietary source of trace elements such as Fe and Zn. Nevertheless, Fe and Zn bioaccessibility can lessen due to a high…”
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Small-hydropower integration in a multi-purpose dam-bridge for sustainable urban mobility by de Almeida, Aníbal T., Inverno, Carlos, Lopes de Almeida, J., Alfeu Sá Marques, J., Santos, Bruno

“…This paper describes a project for the integration of mini-hydro renewable energy in the trolleybus traction lines and in the electric battery operated…”
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Allergen sensitization associates with worse lung function parameters by Gonçalves, I., Pereira, A. M., Jacinto, Tiago, Amaral, Rita, Fonseca, J. de Almeida Lopes da

“…To assess the association between the number of allergen sensitizations and lung function variables in individuals with airway symptoms. Methods. Retrospective…”
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REEFS: An artificial reef for wave energy harnessing and shore protection – A new concept towards multipurpose sustainable solutions by Lopes de Almeida, J.P.P.G.

“…This paper presents a new patent pending Wave Energy Converter (WEC) named REEFS (Renewable Electric Energy From Sea). REEFS can harness both, potential energy…”
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Fibrinogen-Dependent Signaling in Microvascular Erythrocyte Function: Implications on Nitric Oxide Efflux by de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Freitas-Santos, T, Saldanha, C

“…Experimental evidence has shown that plasma fibrinogen plays a key role as a major cardiovascular risk factor, acting directly to trigger erythrocyte…”
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A simplified model for expedient computational assessment of the novel REEFS wave energy converter power output by Lopes de Almeida, J.P.P.G., Abrantes, J.R.C.B., Bento, J.G.S.E.S.

“…REEFS is a new multipurpose wave energy converter. It produces electric energy and contributes to shore protection. It is a large nearshore submerged device…”
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Preliminary laboratorial determination of the REEFS novel wave energy converter power output by Lopes de Almeida, J.P.P.G., Mujtaba, B., Oliveira Fernandes, A.M.

“…REEFS is a patent pending new wave energy converter that can harness both potential energy as well as kinetic energy. Its design philosophy, working principles…”
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Economic cost of home-telemonitoring care for BiPAP-assisted ALS individuals by Lopes de Almeida, J. Pedro, Pinto, Anabela, Pinto, Susana, Ohana, Benjamim, de Carvalho, Mamede

“…Our objective was to measure direct (hospital and NHS) and indirect (patient/caregiver) costs of following up in-home compliance to non-invasive ventilation…”
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Erythrocyte as a biological sensor by Lopes de Almeida, J P, Oliveira, S, Saldanha, C

“…The erythrocytes ability of sensing the local oxygen gradient through the hemoglobin conformation, along with changes in nitric oxide mobilization and…”
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Erythrocyte deformability dependence on band 3 protein in an in-vitro model of hyperfibrinogenemia by Lopes de Almeida, J P, Freitas-Santos, T, Saldanha, C

“…Recent evidence has shown that plasma fibrinogen, a major cardiovascular risk factor, interacts with the erythrocyte membrane and acts to influence blood flow…”
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Evidence that the degree of band 3 phosphorylation modulates human erythrocytes nitric oxide efflux--in vitro model of hyperfibrinogenemia by de Almeida, J P Lopes, Freitas-Santos, T, Saldanha, C

“…Recent evidence has shown that plasma fibrinogen, a major cardiovascular risk factor, interacts with the erythrocyte membrane and acts to influence blood flow…”
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Erythrocyte as a link between basic and clinical research by Saldanha, C, de Almeida, J P Lopes

“…We review the major hemorheological experimental studies that show the erythrocyte aggregation as a link between basic and clinical research. The results of…”
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Dithiothreitol revisited in red cells: a new head for an old hat by Lopes de Almeida, J P, Saldanha, C

“…In the present article the authors make an approach over the applications of dithiothreitol (DTT) in its different clinical-laboratory, potential and…”
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The prevalence of cardiac sarcoidosis is underestimated: [18F]FDG-PET is the answer by Borges-Rosa, J, Oliveira-Santos, M, Silva, R, Lopes De Almeida, J, Goncalves, L, Costa, G, Ferreira, MJ

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Experimental evaluation of the shore protection potential of the novel REEFS wave energy converter by de Almeida, J.P.P.G. Lopes, Santos Martinho, M.F.E.

“…REEFS is a novel multipurpose patented wave energy converter (WEC) that combines electric energy production with shore protection. The device shows some…”
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OPAH a model for optimal design of multipurpose small hydropower plants by Lopes de Almeida, J.P.P.G., Henri Lejeune, A.G., Sá Marques, J.A.A., Conceição Cunha, M.

“…The investment in small hydropower plants requires the analysis of hydrological, technical, operational, budgetary, economical and financial aspects. The…”
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Epiglottic kinematics alterations and risk of laryngeal penetration-aspiration by Duarte, A., Lopes de Almeida, J., Martins, Ú., Magro, C., Lima, C., Araújo, S., Pereira, N., Coutinho, M., Marques, H.

“…Epiglottic retroflexion seems to be an important mechanism of airway protection during swallowing. Although epiglottic dysfunction has been correlated with…”
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