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Invited review: physiological properties of bioactive peptides obtained from whey proteins by Madureira, A R, Tavares, T, Gomes, A M P, Pintado, M E, Malcata, F X

“…Processing of whey proteins yields several bioactive peptides that can trigger physiological effects in the human body: on the nervous system via their opiate…”
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Evaluation of antimicrobial edible coatings from a whey protein isolate base to improve the shelf life of cheese by Ramos, Ó L, Pereira, J O, Silva, S I, Fernandes, J C, Franco, M I, Lopes-da-Silva, J A, Pintado, M E, Malcata, F X

“…The objective of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial edible coatings to wrap cheeses, throughout 60 d of storage, as an alternative to…”
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A reflective optical fiber refractometer based on multimode interference by Silva, Susana, Frazão, O., Santos, J.L., Malcata, F.X.

“…A reflective multimode interference based-fiber optic sensor is described, aimed at measuring refractive index variations by means of intensity variation based…”
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Bioactive peptides in ovine and caprine cheeselike systems prepared with proteases from Cynara cardunculus by Silva, S V, Pihlanto, A, Malcata, F X

“…The potential angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory and antioxidant activities of peptides in water-soluble extracts, obtained from raw and sterilized…”
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Chitosan: antimicrobial action upon staphylococci after impregnation onto cotton fabric by Tavaria, F.K, Soares, J.C, Reis, I.L, Paulo, M.H, Malcata, F.X, Pintado, M.E

“…Background: High levels of viable Staphylococcus aureus, which are often found on inflamed skin surfaces, are usually associated with atopic dermatitis…”
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Microbiological, biochemical and biogenic amine profiles of Terrincho cheese manufactured in several dairy farms by Pintado, Ana I.E., Pinho, Olívia, Ferreira, Isabel M.P.L.V.O., Pintado, M. Manuela E., Gomes, Ana M.P., Malcata, F.X.

“…Terrincho is a Portuguese traditional cheese, bearing a protected denomination of origin (PDO) status, which is manufactured from raw ewes’ milk and ripened…”
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Ripening-related changes in Serra da Estrela cheese: a stereological study by Reis, P J M, Malcata, F X

“…Despite its relevance to sensory features and to fundamental explanation of the changes observed throughout cheese ripening, microstructural studies of…”
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Use of response surface methodology to optimize protease synthesis by a novel strain of Bacillus sp. isolated from Portuguese sheep wool by Queiroga, A.C, Pintado, M.E, Malcata, F.X

“…Aims: To investigate the influence of yeast extract, peptone, temperature and pH upon protease productivity by Bacillus sp. HTS102 – a novel wild strain…”
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Antiulcerogenic activity of peptide concentrates obtained from hydrolysis of whey proteins by proteases from Cynara cardunculus by Tavares, T.G., Monteiro, K.M., Possenti, A., Pintado, M.E., Carvalho, J.E., Malcata, F.X.

“…Peptide concentrates generated by hydrolysis of whey with aqueous extracts of flowers of Cynara cardunculus were studied for possible protection of the stomach…”
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Effects of extracts of selected medicinal plants upon hepatic oxidative stress by Gião, M S, Pestana, D, Faria, A, Guimarães, J T, Pintado, M E, Calhau, C, Azevedo, I, Malcata, F X

“…Aqueous extracts of a few medicinal plants traditionally used in Portugal have been assayed for their effects upon hepatic oxidative stress in mice. Previous…”
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Survival of probiotic bacteria in a whey cheese vector submitted to environmental conditions prevailing in the gastrointestinal tract by Madureira, A.R., Pereira, C.I., Truszkowska, K., Gomes, A.M., Pintado, M.E., Malcata, F.X.

“…Various foods may be used to deliver probiotic bacteria into the gastrointestinal tract; one such example is Requeijão, a Portuguese whey cheese. Survival and…”
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How three adventitious lactic acid bacteria affect proteolysis and organic acid production in model Portuguese cheeses manufactured from several milk sources and two alternative coagulants by Pereira, C I, Neto, D M, Capucho, J C, Gião, M S, Gomes, A M P, Malcata, F X

“…Model cheeses were manufactured according to a full factorial experimental design to help shed light on the individual and combined roles played by 3 native…”
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Manufacturing of fermented goat milk with a mixed starter culture of Bifidobacterium animalis and Lactobacillus acidophilus in a controlled bioreactor by Kongo, J.M, Gomes, A.M, Malcata, F.X

“…This work was undertaken to study the feasibility and the characteristics of a fermented product made of goat milk, using a mixed starter culture of…”
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Effect of various growth media upon survival during storage of freeze‐dried Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus durans by Carvalho, A.S., Silva, J., Ho, P., Teixeira, P., Malcata, F.X., Gibbs, P.

“…Aims: The effects of three different growth media (MRS, M17 and Lee's) on survival during freeze‐drying and subsequent storage of six strains of Enterococcus…”
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Characterization of dominant lactic acid bacteria isolated from São Jorge cheese, using biochemical and ribotyping methods by Kongo, J.M, Ho, A.J, Malcata, F.X, Wiedmann, M

“…To identify, using phenotypic and genotypic methods, the dominant lactic acid bacteria (LAB) present in São Jorge cheese - one of the 11 Portuguese cheeses…”
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Detection and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes in Sao Jorge (Portugal) cheese production by Kongo, J M, Malcata, F X, Ho, A J, Wiedmann, M

“…Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that can cause serious invasive disease in humans. Because human listeriosis cases have previously been linked…”
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Efforts to model microstructure and firmness of 'Rocha' pear, following storage under controlled atmosphere by Fonseca, S.C, Malcata, F.X, Galvis-Sanchez, A.C

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Volatile Composition and Quality of Fresh-Cut Cucumis melo var. Cantaloupensis and Inodorus as Affected by Modified and Controlled Atmospheres by Amaro, A.L, Almeida, D.P.F, Malcata, F.X, Beaulieu, J.C, Stein, R.E

“…Cantaloupensis melons are aromatic and fast senescing, whereas Inodorus have less odor and are slower senescing. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used to…”
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Microstructural changes of 'Rocha' pear following storage under controlled atmosphere by Fonseca, S.C, Malcata, F.X, Galvis-Sanchez, A.C

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Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis of Butyl Butyrate by Alcoholysis in an Integrated Liquid-Vapor System by Paiva, Ana L., Van Rossum, Diman, Malcata, F. Xavier

“…This paper reports experimental work pertaining to alcoholysis between butanol and ethyl butanoate, catalyzed by an immobilized lipase in a liquid‐vapor system…”
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