A5011085640- Synthesis and biological activity
- Bioactive natural compounds
- Click Chemistry and Applications
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Natural Compound Pharmacology Studies
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Synthesis of Organic Compounds
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
- Synthesis and Biological Evaluation
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Flavonoids in Medical Research
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
- Chromatography in Natural Products
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- Morinda citrifolia extract uses
- Free Radicals and Antioxidants
- Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
Universidade do Porto
2016-2025
Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário
2024-2025
Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental
2019-2025
Institute of Marine Research
2023-2024
GTx (United States)
2017
University of Minho
2008
Rede de Química e Tecnologia
2005
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation promotes the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitrogen (RNS), resulting in skin damage. Cosmetic industries have adopted a strategy to incorporate antioxidants sunscreen formulations prevent or minimize UV-induced oxidative damage, boost photoprotection effectiveness, mitigate photoaging. Many are naturally derived, mainly from terrestrial plants; however, marine organisms been increasingly explored as source new potent antioxidant molecules. This...
The photoprotective skincare segment is in high demand to meet consumer concerns on UV-induced skin damage, with a recent trend towards sunscreen alternatives natural origin. In this study, the use of ingredients, either from terrestrial or marine origin, panel 444 commercial formulations (2021) was analyzed. Ingredients organisms represent large majority found analyzed (48%), whereas ingredients are present only 13% products. A deeper analysis regarding most prevalent families and used as...
Marine biofouling is a major concern for the maritime industry, environment, and human health. Biocides which are currently used in marine coatings to prevent this phenomenon toxic therefore search antifoulants with environmentally safe properties needed. A large number of scientific papers have been published showing natural synthetic compounds potential attachment macro- microfouling organisms on submerged surfaces. Flavonoids class highly present nature, including organisms, found wide...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder that associated with the elderly. The current therapy used to treat AD based mainly on administration of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors. Due their low efficacy there considerable need for other therapeutic strategies. Considering malfunctions different, but interconnected, biochemical complex pathways play an important role in pathogenesis this disease, promising may consist drugs act more than target scenery AD....
Many natural products play important roles as antioxidants and represent useful scaffolds for the development of new agents. Particularly, polyphenols in which oxygenated xanthones can be included have proven their efficacy several applications. To better understand antioxidant potential xanthones, a library twenty mono di-oxygenated was investigated. The properties were evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) peroxyl radical scavenging effect well inhibitory on prooxidant enzyme...
There is a drive within the cosmetic industry towards development of more sustainable products, supported by consumer awareness environmental footprint. The rising to meet demand following practices, such as use by-products from agro-industrial waste. Quercus suber tree prevalent in Mediterranean basin. extraction cork considered sustainable, this process does not harm tree, and amount produced increases with number extractions. Beyond this, produces that are used sustain itself, powder,...
UV filters are the shield ingredients of sunscreens against negative effects solar radiation. Since discovery first filter, nearly 30 have become commercially available. Over years, innovation and regulatory updates driven their use by cosmetic industry. This work aimed to characterize commercial unveil main trends analyzing labels 444 sunscreen formulations that currently being marketed. Avobenzone, octocrylene, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine were three with highest usage...
Background: An emerging practice within the concept of circular beauty involves upcycling agro-industrial by-products. Cork processing, for instance, yields by-products like cork powder, which presents an opportunity to create value-added cosmetic ingredients. Building upon our previous research, demonstrating antioxidant potential hydroalcoholic extracts derived from two distinct powders (P0 and P1), in this work, aqueous were prepared analyzed. The safety bioactivities newly obtained...
Phenolic compounds, with their diverse biological activities, are widely explored as cosmetic ingredients photoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperpigmentation properties, offering a multitargeted approach to combat photo-induced skin aging. The study analyzed 1299 products from 2021 2024 understand the market impact of phenolic compounds mechanism action against damage. A total 28 active were identified prevalence phenolics was 13.2% in anti-aging products, 5.2%...