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  1. A New Perspective for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Exosome-like Liposomes to Deliver Natural Compounds and RNA Therapies

    Article • Molecules, August 2023, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  2. Valorisation of the Invasive Macroalgae Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar for the Green Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potential

    Article • Marine Drugs, July 2023, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  3. A New Perspective for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Exosome-Like Liposomes to Deliver Natural Compounds and RNA Therapies

    Article • June 2023, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  4. Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized with Cystoseira algae extracts

    Article • JBIC Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry, April 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  5. Nanotechnology to the Rescue: Therapeutic Strategies Based on Brown Algae for Neurodegenerative Diseases

    Article • Applied Sciences, February 2023, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  6. Uncovering the promiscuous activity of IL‐6 proteins: A multi‐dimensional analysis of phylogeny, classification and residue conservation

    Article • Protein Science, October 2022, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  7. Protection against Paraquat-Induced Oxidative Stress by Curcuma longa Extract-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles in Zebrafish Embryos

    Article • Polymers, September 2022, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  8. Combined Inhibition of FOSL-1 and YAP Using siRNA-Lipoplexes Reduces the Growth of Pancreatic Tumor

    Article • Cancers, June 2022, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  9. Understanding Myoblast Differentiation Pathways When Cultured on Electroactive Scaffolds through Proteomic Analysis

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, May 2022, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Professor Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Andreia Castro Gomes

  10. pH-sensitive nanoliposomes for passive and CXCR-4-mediated marine yessotoxin delivery for cancer therapy

    Article • Nanomedicine, April 2022, Future Medicine

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  11. Anti-Inflammatory and Immunoregulatory Action of Sesquiterpene Lactones

    Article • Molecules, February 2022, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  12. Biomedical Application, Patent Repository, Clinical Trial and Regulatory Updates on Hydrogel: An Extensive Review

    Article • Gels, November 2021, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  13. Absence of Light Exposure Increases Pathogenicity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pneumonia-Associated Clinical Isolates

    Article • Biology, August 2021, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  14. Toxicity in vitro and in Zebrafish Embryonic Development of Gold Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Cystoseira Macroalgae Extracts

    Article • International Journal of Nanomedicine, July 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  15. Acute ecotoxicity assessment of a covalent organic framework

    Article • Environmental Science Nano, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  16. Formation of catanionic vesicles by threonine-derived surfactants and gemini surfactants based on conventional or serine-derived headgroups: designing versatile and cytocompatible nanocarriers

    Article • Soft Matter, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  17. Stimuli‐Sensitive Self‐Assembled Tubules Based on Lysine‐Derived Surfactants for Delivery of Antimicrobial Proteins

    Article • Chemistry - A European Journal, December 2020, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  18. Nanotechnology Solutions for Controlled Cytokine Delivery: An Applied Perspective

    Article • Applied Sciences, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  19. Exosome-like Nanoparticles: A New Type of Nanocarrier

    Article • Current Medicinal Chemistry, July 2020, Bentham Science Publishers

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  20. Leukemia inhibitory factor: Recent advances and implications in biotechnology

    Article • Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews, April 2020, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  21. Surface Charge-Mediated Cell–Surface Interaction on Piezoelectric Materials

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, December 2019, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  22. Fusion proteins with chromogenic and keratin binding modules

    Article • Scientific Reports, October 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  23. Ionic-Liquid-Based Electroactive Polymer Composites for Muscle Tissue Engineering

    Article • ACS Applied Polymer Materials, August 2019, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  24. Photocatalytic performance of N-doped TiO2nano-SiO2-HY nanocomposites immobilized over cotton fabrics

    Article • Journal of Materials Research and Technology, April 2019, Elsevier

    Professor Isabel Correia Neves, Andreia Castro Gomes

  25. BSA/ASN/Pol407 nanoparticles for acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment

    Article • Biochemical Engineering Journal, January 2019, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  26. Comparing toxicity and bioactivity of gold nanoparticles synthetized using two brown algae Cystoseira sp

    Article • Frontiers in Marine Science, January 2019, Frontiers

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  27. Lipid-based Nanocarriers for siRNA Delivery: Challenges, Strategies and the Lessons Learned from the DODAX: MO Liposomal System

    Article • Current Drug Targets, November 2018, Bentham Science Publishers

    Andreia Castro Gomes, Maria Elisabete C.D. Real Oliveira

  28. Multifunctional Platform Based on Electroactive Polymers and Silica Nanoparticles for Tissue Engineering Applications

    Article • Nanomaterials, November 2018, MDPI AG

    Professor Jose Paulo Farinha, Professor Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Andreia Castro Gomes

  29. Electroactive biomaterial surface engineering effects on muscle cells differentiation

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering C, November 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Andreia Castro Gomes

  30. Production of bioactive hepcidin by recombinant DNA tagging with an elastin-like recombinamer

    Article • New Biotechnology, November 2018, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  31. Keratin-based particles for protection and restoration of hair properties

    Article • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2018, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  32. Photonic modulation of epidermal growth factor receptor halts receptor activation and cancer cell migration

    Article • Journal of Biophotonics, June 2018, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  33. Unraveling the Safety Profile of Nanoscale Particles and Materials - From Biomedical to Environmental Applications

    Article • March 2018, IntechOpen

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  34. Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Poly(Lactic Acid)-Bovine Lactoferrin Nanofiber Membranes

    Article • Macromolecular Bioscience, January 2018, Wiley

    Dr Vitor Sencadas, Andreia Castro Gomes

  35. Fab antibody fragment-functionalized liposomes for specific targeting of antigen-positive cells

    Article • Nanomedicine Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine, January 2018, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  36. Evaluation of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of alcoholic extracts of Diospyros kaki leaves

    Article • Planta Medica International Open, October 2017, Thieme Publishing Group

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  37. Single step fabrication of antimicrobial fibre mats from a bioengineered protein-based polymer

    Article • Biomedical Materials, July 2017, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Vitor Sencadas, Andreia Castro Gomes

  38. Neutral PEGylated liposomal formulation for efficient folate-mediated delivery of MCL1 siRNA to activated macrophages

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, July 2017, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  39. Photonic modulation of EGFR: 280nm low level light arrests cancer cell activation and migration

    Article • February 2017, SPIE

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  40. Corrigendum to “Silk-based biomaterials functionalized with fibronectin type II promotes cell adhesion” [Acta Biomater. 47 (2017) 50–59]

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, February 2017, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  41. Silk-based biomaterials functionalized with fibronectin type II promotes cell adhesion

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, January 2017, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  42. Protein-based nanoformulations for α-tocopherol encapsulation

    Article • Engineering in Life Sciences, December 2016, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  43. EGF Functionalized Polymer-Coated Gold Nanoparticles Promote EGF Photostability and EGFR Internalization for Photothermal Therapy

    Article • PLoS ONE, October 2016, PLOS

    Professor Patrícia M Rijo, Andreia Castro Gomes

  44. Fluorescent quantification of melanin

    Article • Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research, October 2016, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  45. Curcumin Encapsulated into Methoxy Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Nanoparticles Increases Cellular Uptake and Neuroprotective Effect in Glioma Cells

    Article • Planta Medica, September 2016, Thieme Publishing Group

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  46. BSA/HSA ratio modulates the properties of Ca2+-induced cold gelation scaffolds

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, August 2016, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  47. Human Hair and the Impact of Cosmetic Procedures: A Review on Cleansing and Shape-Modulating Cosmetics

    Article • Cosmetics, July 2016, MDPI AG

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  48. Protective effect of antigen delivery using monoolein-based liposomes in experimental hematogenously disseminated candidiasis

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, July 2016, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  49. Albumin/asparaginase capsules prepared by ultrasound to retain ammonia

    Article • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, June 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    César Oliveira, Andreia Castro Gomes

  50. Folate-targeted nanoparticles for rheumatoid arthritis therapy

    Article • Nanomedicine Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine, May 2016, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  51. Albumin-Based Nanodevices as Drug Carriers

    Article • Current Pharmaceutical Design, March 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  52. Assessment of liposome disruption to quantify drug delivery in vitro

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, February 2016, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  53. Counter ions and constituents combination affect DODAX : MO nanocarriers toxicity in vitro and in vivo

    Article • Toxicology Research, January 2016, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  54. Mechanisms of Action of Curcumin on Aging

    Article • January 2016, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  55. Role of counter-ion and helper lipid content in the design and properties of nanocarrier systems: a biophysical study in 2D and 3D lipid assemblies

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  56. A biologically active delivery material with dried-rehydrated vesicles containing the anti-inflammatory diclofenac for potential wound healing

    Article • Journal of Liposome Research, December 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  57. Design of liposomal formulations for cell targeting

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, December 2015, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  58. Hair Coloration by Gene Regulation: Fact or Fiction?

    Article • Trends in Biotechnology, December 2015, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  59. Size controlled protein nanoemulsions for active targeting of folate receptor positive cells

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, November 2015, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  60. Stealth monoolein-based nanocarriers for delivery of siRNA to cancer cells

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, October 2015, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  61. Assessment of a Protease Inhibitor Peptide for Anti-Ageing

    Article • Protein and Peptide Letters, September 2015, Bentham Science Publishers

    Professor Artur M Cavaco-Paulo, Andreia Castro Gomes

  62. Monoolein-based nanocarriers for enhanced folate receptor-mediated RNA delivery to cancer cells

    Article • Journal of Liposome Research, August 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  63. Peptide Anchor for Folate-Targeted Liposomal Delivery

    Article • Biomacromolecules, August 2015, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  64. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) and copolymers as porous membranes for tissue engineering applications

    Article • Polymer Testing, July 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Andreia Castro Gomes

  65. Redox-dependent induction of antioxidant defenses by phenolic diterpenes confers stress tolerance in normal human skin fibroblasts: Insights on replicative senescence

    Article • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, June 2015, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  66. Improved Poly (D,L-lactide) nanoparticles-based formulation for hair follicle targeting

    Article • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2015, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  67. Development of Elastin-Like Recombinamer Films with Antimicrobial Activity

    Article • Biomacromolecules, January 2015, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  68. Functionalized protein nanoemulsions by incorporation of chemically modified BSA

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2015, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  69. DODAB:monoolein liposomes containing Candida albicans cell wall surface proteins: A novel adjuvant and delivery system

    Article • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  70. Phosphorylated Silk Fibroin Matrix for Methotrexate Release

    Article • Molecular Pharmaceutics, December 2014, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  71. Study of sardine oil antioxidant properties for the development of topical therapeutic formulations

    Article • Planta Medica, October 2014, Thieme Publishing Group

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  72. Enzymatic synthesis of poly(catechin)-antibiotic conjugates: an antimicrobial approach for indwelling catheters

    Article • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, October 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  73. Structural dynamics and physicochemical properties of pDNA/DODAB:MO lipoplexes: Effect of pH and anionic lipids in inverted non-lamellar phases versus lamellar phases

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, October 2014, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  74. Tunable pDNA/DODAB:MO lipoplexes: The effect of incubation temperature on pDNA/DODAB:MO lipoplexes structure and transfection efficiency

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, September 2014, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  75. Phosphorylation of silk fibroins improves the cytocompatibility of silk fibroin derived materials: A platform for the production of tuneable material

    Article • Biotechnology Journal, August 2014, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  76. Protective Ag:TiO2 thin films for pressure sensors in orthopedic prosthesis: the importance of composition, structural and morphological features on the biological response of the coatings

    Article • Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine, June 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  77. How Multi-Step versus One-Step Preparation Method Affects the Physicochemical Properties and Transfection Efficiency of DNA/DODAB:MO Lipoplexes

    Article • Journal of Applied Solution Chemistry and Modeling, June 2014, Lifescience Global

    Lifescience Global Inc., Andreia Castro Gomes

  78. Dioctadecyldimethylammonium:Monoolein Nanocarriers for Efficient in Vitro Gene Silencing

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, April 2014, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  79. Design of Novel BSA/Hyaluronic Acid Nanodispersions for Transdermal Pharma Purposes

    Article • Molecular Pharmaceutics, April 2014, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  80. Sonochemical and hydrodynamic cavitation reactors for laccase/hydrogen peroxide cotton bleaching

    Article • Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, March 2014, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  81. Gene Silencing by siRNA Nanoparticles Synthesized via Sonochemical Method

    Article • Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology, January 2014, OMICS Publishing Group

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  82. Electrospun silk-elastin-like fibre mats for tissue engineering applications

    Article • Biomedical Materials, November 2013, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Professor Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Dr Vitor Sencadas, Andreia Castro Gomes

  83. Abstract B26: Non-catalytic effects of PARP inhibitors in the context of cell cycle and homology-directed DNA damage repair

    Article • Clinical Cancer Research, October 2013, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  84. Abstracts List

    Article • Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, October 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  85. Functionalization of gauzes with liposomes entrapping an anti-inflammatory drug: A strategy to improve wound healing

    Article • Reactive and Functional Polymers, October 2013, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  86. Potential of human γD-crystallin for hair damage repair: insights into the mechanical properties and biocompatibility

    Article • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2013, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  87. The activity of LE10 peptide on biological membranes using molecular dynamics, in vitro and in vivo studies

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, June 2013, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  88. In vitroinduction of melanin synthesis and extrusion by tamoxifen

    Article • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, May 2013, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  89. Chitosan–lignosulfonates sono-chemically prepared nanoparticles: Characterisation and potential applications

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, March 2013, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  90. Keratins and lipids in ethnic hair

    Article • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2013, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  91. Liposome and protein based stealth nanoparticles

    Article • Faraday Discussions, January 2013, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Professor Artur M Cavaco-Paulo, Andreia Castro Gomes

  92. Effect of poling state and morphology of piezoelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes for skeletal muscle tissue engineering

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2013, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Vitor Sencadas, Professor Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Andreia Castro Gomes

  93. Development of Dioctadecyldimethylammonium Bromide/Monoolein Liposomes for Gene Delivery

    Article • October 2012, IntechOpen

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  94. Developing scaffolds for tissue engineering using the Ca2+-induced cold gelation by an experimental design approach

    Article • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials, September 2012, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  95. Novel silk fibroin/elastin wound dressings

    Article • Acta Biomaterialia, August 2012, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  96. Wound-healing evaluation of entrapped active agents into protein microspheres over cellulosic gauzes

    Article • Biotechnology Journal, August 2012, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  97. Keratin-based peptide: biological evaluation and strengthening properties on relaxed hair

    Article • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, May 2012, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  98. Folic acid-functionalized human serum albumin nanocapsules for targeted drug delivery to chronically activated macrophages

    Article • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, May 2012, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  99. The Notch Ligand Delta-Like 4 Regulates Multiple Stages of Early Hemato-Vascular Development

    Article • PLoS ONE, April 2012, PLOS

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  100. Protein microspheres as suitable devices for piroxicam release

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, April 2012, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  101. DODAB:monoolein-based lipoplexes as non-viral vectors for transfection of mammalian cells

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, October 2011, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  102. Tailoring elastase inhibition with synthetic peptides

    Article • European Journal of Pharmacology, September 2011, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  103. Protein disulphide isomerase-assisted functionalization of keratin-based matrices

    Article • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, March 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  104. Portrayal of the Notch System in Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Embryoid Bodies

    Article • Cells Tissues Organs, November 2010, Karger Publishers

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  105. Monoolein as helper lipid for non-viral transfection in mammals

    Article • Journal of Controlled Release, November 2010, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  106. Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It

    Article • January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  107. Novel nitrogen compounds enhance protection and repair of oxidative DNA damage in a neuronal cell model: Comparison with quercetin

    Article • Chemico-Biological Interactions, October 2009, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  108. Oxidative DNA damage protection and repair by polyphenolic compounds in PC12 cells

    Article • European Journal of Pharmacology, December 2008, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  109. Decreased 4-1BB expression on CD4+CD25high regulatory T cells in peripheral blood of patients with multiple sclerosis

    Article • Clinical & Experimental Immunology, August 2008, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  110. Increased Soluble 4-1BB Ligand (4-1BBL) Levels in Peripheral Blood of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, October 2006, Wiley

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  111. Effects of Delta1 and Jagged1 on Early Human Hematopoiesis: Correlation with Expression of Notch Signaling‐Related Genes in CD34 + Cells

    Article • Stem Cells, May 2006, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  112. Expression of B-cell-activating factor of the TNF family (BAFF) and its receptors in multiple sclerosis

    Article • Journal of Neuroimmunology, July 2004, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  113. Decreased levels of CD95 and caspase-8 mRNA in multiple sclerosis patients with gadolinium-enhancing lesions on MRI

    Article • Neuroscience Letters, December 2003, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  114. Upregulation of the apoptosis regulators cFLIP, CD95 and CD95 ligand in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis

    Article • Journal of Neuroimmunology, February 2003, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes

  115. Multiple sclerosis: elevated expression of matrix metalloproteinases in blood monocytes

    Article • Journal of Autoimmunity, June 2001, Elsevier

    Andreia Castro Gomes