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  1. Toxicological Activities of Pteridium aquilinum Rhizomes and Fiddleheads in HPV16-Transgenic Mice

    Article • Biology, June 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  2. Strengthening animal welfare: monitoring humane endpoints in a rat model of mammary tumorigenesis undergoing a ladder resistance training protocol

    Article • Laboratory Animals, June 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ana Faustino

  3. Cardiac Modulation by Santolina chamaecyparissus Aqueous Extract in a Rat Model of Mammary Carcinogenesis

    Article • Current Issues in Molecular Biology, June 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  4. In Vivo Prostate Cancer Modelling: From the Pre-Clinical to the Clinical Setting

    Article • Life, January 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  5. Pennisetum glaucum (L.) Oral Supplementation Mitigates Multi-Organic Dysfunction Associated with Carcinogenesis in HPV16-Transgenic Mice

    Article • Current Issues in Molecular Biology, October 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  6. Effects of Canthoplasty in Preventing Secondary Ocular Surface Lesions in Brachycephalic Dogs

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, September 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  7. Hepatocellular Early Apoptosis Associated with HES 130/0.4 Administration for Volume Replacement in Pigs After Severe Bleeding

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, August 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  8. Effects of Ladder-Climbing Exercise on Mammary Cancer: Data from a Chemically Induced Rat Model

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, March 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  9. Renal Biomarkers in Companion Animals—A Review

    Article • Animals, March 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  10. The Impact of a Western Diet and Resistance Training in a Rat Model of Mammary Cancer

    Article • Life, February 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  11. Mammary Cancer Models: An Overview from the Past to the Future

    Article • In Vivo, December 2024, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  12. Spontaneous Zymbal's gland tumor in a 25-week old Wistar male rat

    Article • Veterinarska stanica, November 2024, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb

    Dr Ana Faustino

  13. Exploring the therapeutic potential of Quercus ilex acorn extract in papillomavirus-induced lesions

    Article • Veterinary World, November 2024, Veterinary World

    Dr Ana Faustino

  14. Interplay Between Western Diet and Mammary Cancer: Data from a Chemically-induced Model in Wistar Rats

    Article • Anticancer Research, October 2024, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  15. Realistic Aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound in Rats: Practical Tips for Improved Examination

    Article • Journal of Imaging, September 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  16. Natural products‐based antiangiogenic agents: New frontiers in cancer therapy

    Article • Food Frontiers, September 2024, Wiley

    Professor Dietrich Büsselberg, Dr Hernán Cortés, Dr Ana Faustino

  17. Exposure to ultraviolet B radiation or oral supplementation with vitamin D and calcium in leopard geckos: beneficial or not?

    Article • Revista de Ciência Veterinária e Saúde Pública, August 2024, Universidade Estadual de Maringa

    Dr Ana Faustino

  18. Aloysia citrodora extract as a chemopreventive agent against HPV16-induced lesions: findings from K14-HPV16 mice

    Article • Exploration of Medicine, June 2024, Open Exploration Publishing

    Dr Ana Faustino

  19. Contribution of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to breast cancer treatment: In vitro and in vivo studies

    Article • Veterinary World, May 2024, Veterinary World

    Dr Ana Faustino

  20. Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Seed Oil and Its Nanoemulsion: Chemical Characterisation, Toxicity Evaluation, Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities

    Article • Current Issues in Molecular Biology, April 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  21. The veterinary medicinal products market supply gap: A practical insight based on the Regulation (EU) 2019/6

    Article • Revista de Ciências Agroveterinárias, April 2024, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina

    Dr Ana Faustino

  22. Relation between Infrared Thermometry and Thermal Imaging for Assessment of Rodents’ Body Temperature: A Way to Improve Animal Welfare

    Article • International Journal of Veterinary Science, January 2024, Unique Scientific Publishers

    Dr Ana Faustino

  23. Long-Term Exposure to Supraphysiological Levels of Testosterone Impacts Rat Submandibular Gland Proteome

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  24. Current views on in vivo models for breast cancer research and related drug development

    Article • Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery, December 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Ana Faustino

  25. The lifestyle of the leopard gecko and the importance of ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D and calcium

    Article • Veterinarska stanica, December 2023, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb

    Dr Ana Faustino

  26. Klotho in Cancer: Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Applications

    Article • Diagnostics, October 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  27. Pharmacological NF‐κB inhibition decreases cisplatin chemoresistance in muscle‐invasive bladder cancer and reduces cisplatin‐induced toxicities.

    Article • Molecular Oncology, September 2023, Wiley

    Dr Ana Faustino

  28. Malignancy Associated with Low-Risk HPV6 and HPV11: A Systematic Review and Implications for Cancer Prevention

    Article • Cancers, August 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  29. Quercus spp. extract as a promising preventive or therapeutic strategy for cancer: A systematic review

    Article • Molecular Medicine Reports, July 2023, Spandidos Publications

    Dr Ana Faustino

  30. An Antibody-Based Survey of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum Infection in Client-Owned Cats from Portugal

    Article • Animals, July 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  31. The role of natural compounds in rat mammary cancer: the beneficial effects of Santolina chamaecyparissus L. aqueous extract

    Article • Veterinarska stanica, June 2023, Croatian Veterinary Institute, Zagreb

    Dr Ana Faustino

  32. Realistic aspects behind the application of the rat model of chemically-induced mammary cancer: Practical guidelines to obtain the best results

    Article • Veterinary World, June 2023, Veterinary World

    Dr Ana Faustino

  33. Mammary Glands of Women, Female Dogs and Female Rats: Similarities and Differences to Be Considered in Breast Cancer Research

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, May 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  34. Canine and feline papillomaviruses: an update

    Article • Frontiers in Veterinary Science, May 2023, Frontiers

    Dr Ana Faustino

  35. Lifelong exercise training promotes the remodelling of the immune system and prostate signalome in a rat model of prostate carcinogenesis

    Article • GeroScience, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  36. Osteology, arthrology and myology: spine, thorax and abdomen

    Article • May 2023, Universidade de Evora

    Dr Ana Faustino

  37. The Impact of Resveratrol-Enriched Bread on Cardiac Remodeling in a Preclinical Model of Diabetes

    Article • Antioxidants, May 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  38. Studying and Analyzing Humane Endpoints in the Fructose-Fed and Streptozotocin-Injected Rat Model of Diabetes

    Article • Animals, April 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  39. Periderm differentiation: a cellular and molecular approach to cork oak

    Article • Trees, April 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  40. Santolina chamaecyparissus L.: A Brief Overview of Its Medicinal Properties

    Article • March 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  41. Editorial: Special Issue “Addressing New Therapeutic Strategies Using Models”

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, March 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  42. Chemical Carcinogens

    Article • January 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  43. Appraising Animal Models of Prostate Cancer for Translational Research: Future Directions

    Article • Anticancer Research, December 2022, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  44. Pulegone and Eugenol Oral Supplementation in Laboratory Animals: Results from Acute and Chronic Studies

    Article • Biomedicines, October 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  45. An Integrative Approach to Characterize the Early Phases of Dimethylhydrazine-Induced Colorectal Carcinogenesis in the Rat

    Article • Biomedicines, February 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  46. Conceitos fundamentais e terminologia anatómica aplicada ao sistema muscular

    Article • December 2021, Universidade de Evora

    Dr Ana Faustino

  47. The Red Seaweed Grateloupia turuturu Prevents Epidermal Dysplasia in HPV16-Transgenic Mice

    Article • Nutrients, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  48. Establishment and Optimization of Micrografting Assays with Almond (Prunus dulcis) Portuguese Varieties

    Article • November 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  49. Comparative analysis of the hormone production and gene expression profiles in ovine uterus tissue during oestrus cycle synchronized using medroxyprogesterone acetate plus eCG and prostaglandin analogue

    Article • Semina Ciências Agrárias, August 2021, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

    Dr Ana Faustino

  50. A quick and low-intensity method for oral administration to large numbers of mice: A possible alternative to oral gavage

    Article • Laboratory Animals, August 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ana Faustino

  51. Genetic diversity and population structure of Cynara cardunculus L. in southern Portugal

    Article • PLOS One, June 2021, PLOS

    Dr Ana Faustino

  52. Animal Models of Colorectal Cancer: From Spontaneous to Genetically Engineered Models and Their Applications

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, April 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Ana Faustino

  53. The influence of Castanea sativa Mill. flower extract on hormonally and chemically induced prostate cancer in a rat model

    Article • Food & Function, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Ana Faustino

  54. A história do rato de laboratório: do ódio ao amor

    Article • História da Ciência e Ensino construindo interfaces, December 2019, Portal de Revistas PUC SP

    Dr Ana Faustino

  55. Abstract 4156: Inhibition of NF-kB improves sensitivity to radiation and EGFR inhibitor and decreases radiation-induced lung toxicity in lung cancer

    Article • Cancer Research, July 2018, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

    Dr Ana Faustino

  56. Modelling human prostate cancer: Rat models

    Article • Life Sciences, June 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  57. Exercise training protects against cancer-induced cardiac remodeling in an animal model of urothelial carcinoma

    Article • Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  58. Intense Pulsed Light: Friend or Foe? Molecular Evidence to Clarify Doubts

    Article • Anticancer Research, January 2018, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  59. Evaluation of renal injury caused by acute volume replacement with hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 or Ringer's lactate solution in pigs

    Article • Journal of Veterinary Science, January 2018, The Korean Society of Veterinary Science (KAMJE)

    Dr Ana Faustino

  60. Long-term treatment with chaethomellic acid A reduces glomerulosclerosis and arteriolosclerosis in a rat model of chronic kidney disease

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, December 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  61. Implementation of Human Endpoints in a Urinary Bladder Carcinogenesis Study in Rats

    Article • In Vivo, November 2017, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  62. A Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonographic Study About the Impact of Long-term Exercise Training on Mammary Tumor Vascularization

    Article • Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, June 2017, Wiley

    Dr Ana Faustino

  63. Modulation of mammary tumor vascularization by mast cells: Ultrasonographic and histopathological approaches

    Article • Life Sciences, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  64. Prognostic factors in MNU and DMBA-induced mammary tumors in female rats

    Article • Pathology - Research and Practice, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  65. Synergistic Effect of Carboplatin and Piroxicam on Two Bladder Cancer Cell Lines

    Article • Anticancer Research, April 2017, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  66. Mast Cells in Mammary Carcinogenesis: Host or Tumor Supporters?

    Article • Anticancer Research, March 2017, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  67. Antihistamines as promising drugs in cancer therapy

    Article • Life Sciences, March 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  68. Experimental mammary carcinogenesis - Rat models

    Article • Life Sciences, March 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  69. A spontaneous high-grade undifferentiated mammary carcinoma in a seven-week-old female rat

    Article • Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology, February 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  70. Effects of exercise training on breast cancer metastasis in a rat model

    Article • International Journal of Experimental Pathology, February 2017, Wiley

    Dr Ana Faustino

  71. Thermography in Animal Models of Cancer

    Article • January 2017, IGI Global

    Prof. Joaquim Mendes, Dr Ana Faustino

  72. Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Kidney in 5/6 Nephrectomized Rats: Correlation with Biochemical and Histopathological Findings

    Article • In Vivo, November 2016, International Institute of Anticancer Research

    Dr Ana Faustino

  73. Electron Microscopy Findings in N-Methyl-N-Nitrosourea-Induced Mammary Tumors

    Article • Microscopy and Microanalysis, September 2016, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Ana Faustino

  74. Celecoxib promotes degranulation of CD8+ T cells in HPV-induced lesions of K14-HPV16 transgenic mice

    Article • Life Sciences, July 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  75. Long-term exercise training as a modulator of mammary cancer vascularization

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, July 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  76. Long-term exercise training prevents mammary tumorigenesis-induced muscle wasting in rats through the regulation of TWEAK signalling

    Article • Acta Physiologica, June 2016, Wiley

    Dr Ana Faustino

  77. Effects of lifelong exercise training on mammary tumorigenesis induced by MNU in female Sprague–Dawley rats

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Medicine, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  78. Biomonitoring of metals and metalloids with raptors from Portugal and Spain: a review

    Article • Environmental Reviews, March 2016, Canadian Science Publishing

    Dr Ana Faustino

  79. The effects of intense pulsed light in a mouse model of skin carcinogenesis

    Article • British Journal of Dermatology, November 2015, Wiley

    Dr Ana Faustino

  80. N-Methyl-N-nitrosourea as a mammary carcinogenic agent

    Article • Tumor Biology, September 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  81. MicroRNA-21 expression and susceptibility to HPV-induced carcinogenesis — role of microenvironment in K14-HPV16 mice model

    Article • Life Sciences, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  82. Endurance training prevents TWEAK but not myostatin-mediated cardiac remodelling in cancer cachexia

    Article • Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, February 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  83. A Role for MicroRNA-155 Expression in Microenvironment Associated to HPV-Induced Carcinogenesis in K14-HPV16 Transgenic Mice

    Article • PLOS One, January 2015, PLOS

    Dr Ana Faustino

  84. Trihalomethanes in liver pathology: Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in the mouse

    Article • Environmental Toxicology, January 2015, Wiley

    Dr Ana Faustino

  85. Effects of trihalomethanes on liver mitochondria

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  86. Effects of physical exercise on the gastrocnemius muscle in a rat model of mammary cancer

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  87. HPV-16-transgenic mice as models to study papillomavirus-induced lesions

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  88. Re: Establishment of novel rat models for premalignant breast disease

    Article • Chinese Medical Journal, December 2014, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Ana Faustino

  89. ESP Abstracts 2014

    Article • Virchows Archiv, August 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  90. Cytokeratin 7/19 expression inN-diethylnitrosamine-induced mouse hepatocellular lesions: implications for histogenesis

    Article • International Journal of Experimental Pathology, April 2014, Wiley

    Nuno Paula Santos, Dr Ana Faustino

  91. A liver schwannoma observed in a female Sprague-Dawley rat treated with MNU

    Article • Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology, March 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  92. Effects of Moderate Exercise in an Animal Model of Chemically-induced Mammary Tumours

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  93. Histological and Immunohistochemical Features of MNU-induced Rat Mammary Carcinomas

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  94. Evaluation of MNU-induced Mammary Tumours in Female Sprague-Dawley Rats by Histology and Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  95. Case Report: A Rat Hepatic Schwannoma

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  96. A New Approach to Evaluate Mammary Tumours in Female Sprague-Dawley Rats: Thermography

    Article • Journal of Comparative Pathology, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  97. Antihistamines

    Article • January 2014, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing

    Dr Ana Faustino

  98. Ultrasonographic, thermographic and histologic evaluation of MNU-induced mammary tumors in female Sprague-Dawley rats

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, October 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Ana Faustino

  99. ESP Abstracts 2013

    Article • Virchows Archiv, August 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  100. Estimation of rat mammary tumor volume using caliper and ultrasonography measurements

    Article • Lab Animal, May 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  101. MNU-Induced Rat Mammary Carcinomas: Immunohistology and Estrogen Receptor Expression

    Article • Journal of Environmental Pathology Toxicology and Oncology, January 2013, Begell House

    Dr Ana Faustino

  102. ESP Abstracts 2012

    Article • Virchows Archiv, August 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino

  103. The effects of repeated oral gavage on the health of male CD-1 mice

    Article • Lab Animal, May 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ana Faustino