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PhD, Development and characterization of functional ingredients through valorization of spent brewer yeast : peptide concentrates and ß-glucans with biological activities, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Award Date: 26 Sept 2018
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Breaking the virus: yeast glucans as an effective alternative to acyclovir in HSVI treatment
Tavares-Valente, D., Moreira, H., Sousa, P., Amorim, M., Conde, A., Pintado, M., Fernandes, J. & Azevedo-Silva, J., May 2025, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. 210, 114684.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Araújo-Rodrigues, H., Amorim, M., Sousa, C., Salsinha, A. S., Marçal, S., Freitas, V. D., Relvas, J. B., Tavaria, F. K. & Pintado, M. E., Jul 2025, In: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 143, 17 p., 107612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Araújo-Rodrigues, H., Amorim, M., Freitas, V. D., Relvas, J. B., Tavaria, F. K. & Pintado, M., Sept 2025, In: Polysaccharides. 6, 3, 25 p., 62.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Yeast β-glucan emulsion, methods and uses thereof
Fernandes, J. C. (Inventor), Amorim, M. (Inventor), Sousa, P. (Inventor), Valente, D. (Inventor), Silva, J. A. (Inventor) & Pintado, M. E. (Inventor), 12 Jan 2025, (Refused/Withdrawn) European Patent Office, Patent No. EP21217436.1, 23 Dec 2021, Priority date 21 Dec 2021, Priority No. PT117662Research output: Patent
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Biopolymer from Annona muricata residues as a potential sustainable raw material for industrial applications
Ramos, I. F. S., Dias, S. C., Lopes, T. B. C., Júnior, F. T. D. S. S., Araújo, R. D., Gutierrez, S. J. C., Pessoa, C., Osajima, J. A., Rizzo, M. S., Silva-Filho, E. C., Amorim, M., Ramos, Ó., Ribeiro, A. B. & Costa, M. P., Dec 2024, In: Polysaccharides. 5, 4, p. 523-539 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Characterization of bioactive compounds in mushroom biomass from Coriolus versicolor, Hericium erinaceus and Pleurotus ostreatus species
Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Recipient), Amorim, M. (Recipient), Salsinha, A. S. (Recipient), Marçal, S. (Recipient), Relvas, J. B. (Recipient), Tavaria, F. (Recipient) & Pintado, M. M. (Recipient), 16 Jun 2023
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Characterization of bioactive compounds in mushroom biomass from Coriolus versicolor, Hericium erinaceus and Pleurotus ostreatus species
Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Speaker), Amorim, M. (Speaker), Salsinha, A. S. (Speaker), Marçal, S. (Speaker), Relvas, J. B. (Speaker), Tavaria, F. (Speaker) & Pintado, M. M. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Chemical and Bioactive Composition of Mushroom Biomass: Understanding their Nutritive and Health Value
Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Speaker), Salsinha, A. S. (Speaker), Amorim, M. (Speaker), Relvas, J. B. (Speaker), Tavaria, F. (Speaker) & Pintado, M. M. (Speaker)
23 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) (Organisational unit)
Ribeiro, T. (Coordinator), Afonso, T. (Member), Miller, F. A. (Coordinator), Tavaria, F. (Chair), Paulo, A. (Member), Ramos, I. N. (Member), Silva, M. N. D. (Member), Magalhães, R. M. B. D. S. (Member) & Amorim, M. (Member)
May 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Development of peptide-rich extracts from yeast by-products for functional applications
Coscueta, E. (Main Examiner) & Amorim, M. (Main Examiner)
21 Jul 2021Activity: Examination
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Use Trash to carry and clean on
Madureira, A. R., Oliveira, A. S., Campos, D., Pereira, J. O., Amorim, M., Moreira, I. S. & Pereira, S.
1/01/17
1 Media contribution
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