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  1. Exploratory Spatial Lipidomic Profiling Reveals Regional Metabolic Heterogeneity in a Canine Mixed Mammary Carcinoma

    Article • Veterinary Sciences, July 2026, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  2. Artificial ovaries and the future of women's health: Shaping novel functions

    Article • Translational Research, May 2026, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  3. Development and Characterization of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L. Extract-Loaded Phytosomes for Enhanced Delivery of Antioxidant Compounds

    Article • Life, March 2026, MDPI AG

    João MP Coelho, Dr. Rosa Direito

  4. Oral Salvia officinalis phenolics abolish mortality and mitigate inflammation in acute TNBS murine colitis

    Article • Fitoterapia, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  5. Catalpol: An Iridoid Glycoside With Potential in Combating Cancer Development and Progression—A Comprehensive Review

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, September 2025, Wiley

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  6. Bridging the Gut Microbiota and the Brain, Kidney, and Cardiovascular Health: The Role of Probiotics

    Article • Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, September 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  7. Phytosomal delivery enhances bioactivity of Hylocereus costaricensis phenolic extract

    Article • Frontiers in Nutrition, August 2025, Frontiers

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  8. AdipoRon as a Novel Therapeutic Agent for Depression: A Comprehensive Review of Preclinical Evidence

    Article • Biomedicines, July 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  9. Advances in Understanding Long COVID: Pathophysiological Mechanisms and the Role of Omics Technologies in Biomarker Identification

    Article • Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy, June 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  10. Unraveling the Metabolic Pathways Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) and Sarcopenia

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, May 2025, MDPI AG

    Professor Ludovico Abenavoli, Dr. Rosa Direito

  11. Targeting Muscle Regeneration with Small Extracellular Vesicles from Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells—A Review

    Article • Cells, May 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  12. Assessing Omega-3 Therapy and Its Cardiovascular Benefits: What About Icosapent Ethyl? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Pharmaceuticals, April 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  13. Polyphenols, Alkaloids, and Terpenoids Against Neurodegeneration: Evaluating the Neuroprotective Effects of Phytocompounds Through a Comprehensive Review of the Current Evidence

    Article • Metabolites, February 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  14. Evaluating the effects of seed oils on lipid profile, inflammatory and oxidative markers, and glycemic control of diabetic and dyslipidemic patients: a systematic review of clinical studies

    Article • Frontiers in Nutrition, February 2025, Frontiers

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  15. Melatonin from Plants: Going Beyond Traditional Central Nervous System Targeting—A Comprehensive Review of Its Unusual Health Benefits

    Article • Biology, January 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  16. Isoorientin: Unveiling the hidden flavonoid's promise in combating cancer development and progression – A comprehensive review

    Article • Life Sciences, January 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  17. Targeting AMPK with Irisin: Implications for metabolic disorders, cardiovascular health, and inflammatory conditions — A systematic review

    Article • Life Sciences, January 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  18. Health benefits of acerola (Malpighia spp) and its by-products: A comprehensive review of nutrient-rich composition, pharmacological potential, and industrial applications

    Article • Food Bioscience, December 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  19. The therapeutic potential of bee venom-derived Apamin and Melittin conjugates in cancer treatment: A systematic review

    Article • Pharmacological Research, November 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  20. Green Tea Catechins and Their Role in Stronger, Healthier Bones

    Article • Metabolites, October 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  21. Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease: The Influence of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Mitochondrial Dysfunctions, and the Role of Polyphenols

    Article • Pharmaceuticals, October 2024, MDPI AG

    Professor Ludovico Abenavoli, Dr. Rosa Direito

  22. Kiwifruit Compounds Linked to Antioxidant and Anti-Cancer Potential

    Article • Nutrients, September 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  23. Can Ginkgo Biloba Help Memory and Slow Alzheimer’s?

    Article • Antioxidants, May 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Masaru Tanaka, Dr. Rosa Direito

  24. Plant Compounds that Protect the Brain, Liver, and Metabolism

    Article • Pharmaceutics, April 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  25. Ginkgo biloba: A Leaf of Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Dementia: Clinical Trial Systematic Review

    Article • April 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Masaru Tanaka, Dr. Rosa Direito

  26. Bacopa Plant Extracts for Protecting the Brain and Boosting Memory

    Article • Antioxidants, March 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Masaru Tanaka, Dr. Rosa Direito

  27. Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Exploring Neuroprotective, Metabolic, and Hepatoprotective Effects for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

    Article • February 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  28. The Neuroprotective and Cognitive-Enhancing Effects of <em>Bacopa monnieri</em>: A Systematic Review

    Article • February 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. Masaru Tanaka, Dr. Rosa Direito

  29. Rhodiola Plant Extract Tested with Methotrexate for Arthritis Relief

    Article • Molecules, June 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  30. Medicinal Plants and Natural Compounds for Calming Gut Inflammation

    Article • Metabolites, June 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  31. Turning Grape Waste into Medicine for Gut Inflammation and Colon Cancer

    Article • Food Reviews International, February 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  32. Curcumin Nanomedicines: Fighting Inflammation and Immune Disorders

    Article • Pharmaceutics, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  33. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Other Health Effects of Dragon Fruit and Potential Delivery Systems for Its Bioactive Compounds

    Article • Pharmaceutics, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  34. Anthocyanins: Metabolic Digestion, Bioavailability, Therapeutic Effects, Current Pharmaceutical/Industrial Use, and Innovation Potential

    Article • Antioxidants, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  35. Ginkgo biloba and Healthy Aging: Protecting Memory, Heart, and Metabolism

    Article • Antioxidants, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  36. Lupin Seed Proteins Block Enzymes Linked to Cancer and Inflammation

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  37. Persimmon Fruit: Health Benefits and New Uses for Food and Sustainability

    Article • Nutrients, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  38. Dietary phenolic compounds have an impact on noncommunicable diseases

    Article • Pharmaceutics, January 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  39. Summer Savory Plant Extract Protects the Gut from Inflammation

    Article • Applied Sciences, November 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  40. Grapefruit Juice Reduces Gut Inflammation in Colitis

    Article • Journal of Functional Foods, December 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  41. Pennyroyal Plant Extract Reduces Gut Inflammation and Cancer Cell Growth

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, October 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  42. Persimmon lowers inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

    Article • Journal of Dietary Supplements, July 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Rosa Direito, Dr. Rosa Direito

  43. Demonstrating the Safety of Nanoparticles with Persimmon Extract

    Article • Pharmaceutics, June 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito, Maria Manuela Gaspar

  44. Reduction of Inflammation and Colon Injury by a Spearmint Phenolic Extract

    Article • Medicines, June 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  45. CARACTERIZAÇÃO QUÍMICA E AVALIAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE BIOLÓGICA DA FRAMBOESA (RUBUS IDAEUS L.). CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA ALEGAÇÃO DE SAÚDE

    Article • April 2019, Atena Editora

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  46. New Hyaluronic Acid Particles for Longer-Lasting Osteoarthritis Relief

    Article • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2019, Elsevier

    Professor Lia Ascensão, Dr. Rosa Direito, Professor Patrícia M Rijo, Maria Manuela Gaspar

  47. Reducing Orange Juice Bitterness While Keeping Its Anti-Inflammatory Power

    Article • Journal of Functional Foods, October 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  48. Persimmon Fruit Compounds Reduce Gut Inflammation and Slow Cancer Cell Growth

    Article • The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, August 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  49. Protective effects of a blueberry extract in acute inflammation and arthritis in the rat

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  50. Olive Oil Compound Hydroxytyrosol Helps Calm Inflammation and Arthritis

    Article • The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, April 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  51. Red Raspberry Extract Reduces Inflammation and Protects Joints

    Article • Food & Function, January 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Rosa Direito

  52. Enantioselective Assay for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Eslicarbazepine Acetate: No Interference With Carbamazepine and Its Metabolites

    Article • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, August 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Rosa Direito