Manuela Amorim

Physicochemical, Biochemical, Microbiological, and Sensory Characterization of a Fermented Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) Probiotic Beverage During Refrigerated Storage

Hassina Bilek, Ana Oliveira, Manuela Amorim, Ana Raquel Madureira et autres

Background: Growing public health concerns regarding the consumption of conventional dairy products, coupled with the increasing prevalence of plant-based and vegan dietary preferences, have stimulated considerable scientific interest in the development of innovative fermented legume-based beverages. The lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) represents …

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Comparative Analysis of Polysaccharide and Nutritional Composition of Biological and Industrial-Scale Cultivated Pleurotus ostreatus Mushrooms for Functional Food and Nutraceutical Applications

Helena Araújo-Rodrigues, Manuela Amorim, Víctor de Freitas, João B. Relvas et autres

This study chemically characterized three Pleurotus ostreatus fruiting bodies cultivated in the Iberian Peninsula under different conditions (biological and industrial), with emphasis on polysaccharide analysis. Comprehensive comparative data on cultivation-dependent nutritional variations will potentially improve their nutritional and therapeutic applications. Industrial mushrooms …

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Chemical composition of Trametes versicolor, Hericium erinaceus, and Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom biomass: Deciphering their rich α-glucan composition and nutritional value

Helena Araújo-Rodrigues, Manuela Amorim, Clara Sousa, Ana Sofia Salsinha et autres

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Breaking the virus: Yeast glucans as an effective alternative to acyclovir in HSVI treatment

Diana Tavares‐Valente, Helena Moreira, Pedro Sousa, Manuela Amorim et autres

Glucans, structural polysaccharides in the yeast cell wall, are known for their biological and immunomodulatory capacities, helping in prevention and management of infections. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSVI) is a prevalent infection that causes great comorbidity and is challenging to treat …

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O PAPEL DAS FERRAMENTAS DIGITAIS NA AVALIAÇÃO DO APRENDIZADO NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL

Eurico Fiame Rodrigues, Maria Gabriela do Carmo Sobrosa, Manuela Amorim, Soraya Maria Souza Magalhães

Este capítulo investigou o papel das ferramentas digitais na avaliação do aprendizado no Ensino Fundamental, com o objetivo de analisar como essas tecnologias podem melhorar a precisão e a eficiência da avaliação, além de promover a inclusão de alunos com dificuldades de …

Glaucoma Literacy in a Portuguese Population

Catarina Pestana Aguiar, João Alves Ambrósio, Isabella de Miranda Cardoso, Manuela Amorim et autres

Studies show that individuals with limited health literacy skills experience worse health outcomes in a multitude of chronic diseases including glaucoma. These patients have poorer compliance, worse disease understanding and greater disease progression. The main purpose of our study was to evaluate …

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O PAPEL DAS FERRAMENTAS DIGITAIS NA AVALIAÇÃO DO APRENDIZADO NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL

Eurico Fiame Rodrigues, Maria Gabriela do Carmo Sobrosa, Manuela Amorim, Soraya Maria Souza Magalhães

Este estudo investigou o papel das ferramentas digitais na avaliação do aprendizado no Ensino Fundamental, com o objetivo de analisar como essas tecnologias podem melhorar a precisão e a eficiência da avaliação, além de promover a inclusão de alunos com dificuldades de …

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Exploring Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabigerol (CBG) Safety Profile and Skincare Potential

Mariana Veiga, Adélia Mendes, Diana Tavares‐Valente, Manuela Amorim et autres

Cannabinoids have long been known for their bioactive properties, with their topical application as anti-inflammatory compounds being at the forefront of research for the past decade. Concurrently, the cosmetic market is a fast-growing industry in constant need of new biomolecules. In this …

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Exploring yeast glucans for vaccine enhancement: Sustainable strategies for overcoming adjuvant challenges in a SARS-CoV-2 model

João Azevedo‐Silva, Manuela Amorim, Diana Tavares‐Valente, Pedro Sousa et autres

Vaccine adjuvants are important for enhancing vaccine efficacy, and although aluminium salts (Alum) are the most used, their limited ability to induce specific immune responses has spurred the search for new adjuvants. However, many adjuvants fail during product development due to manufacturability, …

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Biopolymer from Annona muricata Residues as a Potential Sustainable Raw Material for Industrial Applications

Igor F. S. Ramos, Samuel Campelo Dias, Talissa B. C. Lopes, Francisco Tiago dos Santos Silva Júnior et autres

Annona muricata is a fruit species belonging to the Annonaceae family, which is native to the warmer tropical areas of North and South America. A large amount of discarded residue from A. muricata is of interest for obtaining new industrial inputs. To …

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Toxicity of butylone and its enantiomers to Daphnia magna and its degradation/toxicity potential using advanced oxidation technologies

Ana Rita Carvalho, Ana M. Morão, Virgínia M. F. Gonçalves, Maria Elizabeth Tiritan et autres

Butylone (BTL) is a chiral synthetic cathinone available as a racemate and reported as contaminant in wastewater effluents. However, there are no studies on its impact on ecosystems and possible enantioselectivity in ecotoxicity. This work aimed to evaluate: (i) the possible ecotoxicity …

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Circular economyeast: Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a sustainable source of glucans and its safety for skincare application

Pedro Sousa, Diana Tavares‐Valente, Carla F. Pereira, Inês Pinto-Ribeiro et autres

Glucans, a polysaccharide naturally present in the yeast cell wall that can be obtained from side streams generated during the fermentation process, have gained increasing attention for their potential as a skin ingredient. Therefore, this study focused on the extraction method to …

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