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Vera Patrícia Ribeiro de Castro. Concluiu o(a) Mestrado em Biologia em 2015 pelo(a) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro e Licenciatura em Biologia em 2012/06/01 pelo(a) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Publicou 3 artigos em revistas especializadas. Possui 1 capítulo(s) de livros. Organizou 4 evento(s). Coorientou 1 dissertação(ões) de mestrado. Coorientou 3 trabalho(s) de conclusão de curso de licenciatura/bacharelato. Recebeu 1 prémio(s) e/ou homenagens. Participa e/ou participou como Investigador em 1 projeto(s) e Investigador responsável em 1 projeto(s). No seu currículo Ciência Vitae os termos mais frequentes na contextualização da produção científica, tecnológica e artístico-cultural são: Ciências Agrárias::Biotecnologia Agrária e Alimentar; Ciências Naturais::Ciências Biológicas; .
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Vera Patrícia Ribeiro de Castro

Citation names

  • Castro, Vera

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
AF14-0722-1C8C
ORCID iD
0000-0003-2927-0728

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish; Castilian Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2019/05/01 - 2025/12/31
Ongoing
 Agrichains - From Fork to Farm (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"Study of bioactivities of edible microalgae extracts" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2015
Concluded
 Biologia (Mestrado)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
"Phytochemical characterization, antioxidant properties and neuroprotective effect of plant extracts from Caatinga biome (Brazil)" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2009/09/01 - 2012/06/01
Concluded
 Biologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 15
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2019/04 - Current EXTRATOTECA - Extratoteca de Microalgas com Elevado Valor-Acrescentado
67304720174733784ANI
 Agência Nacional de Inovação SA

Contract

Designation Funders
2019 - Current EXTRATOTECA
33784
Researcher
Universidade do Minho Centro de Biologia Molecular e Ambiental, Portugal
Ongoing
2015 - 2016 HealthKaki
010672
Principal investigator
Universidade do Minho Centro de Biologia Molecular e Ambiental, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Castro, Vera; Carpena, M.; Fraga-Corral, M.; Lopez-Soria, A.; Garcia-Perez, P.; Barral-Martinez, M.; Perez-Gregorio, R.; et al. "Sulfur-Containing Compounds from Plants". In Natural Secondary Metabolites, 363-402. Springer International Publishing, 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-18587-8_11
Conference abstract
  1. Castro, Vera; Rui Oliveira 3B11-8709-3EDC; Alberto Carlos Pires Dias. "Evaluation of antioxidant properties of microalgae acetone extracts". Paper presented in International Conference on Medicinal and Food Plant Research & 3rd Sino-CPLP Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity Resources, 2021.
    10.3389/978-2-88966-548-8
  2. Castro, Vera; Rui Oliveira 3B11-8709-3EDC; Alberto Carlos Pires Dias. "Assessment of microalgae extracts activity in mitigation of oxidative damage induced by hydroxyurea and bisphenol A.". Paper presented in International Conference on Medicinal and Food Plant Research & 3rd Sino-CPLP Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity Resources, 2021.
  3. Castro, Vera. "Leaf extracts of plants used in folk medicine in northeastern Brazil revealed neuroprotective effect in cells under conditions of oxidative stress". 2014.
    10.1055/s-0034-1394989
  4. Castro, Vera. "Phytochemical characterization and screening of in vitro antioxidant proprieties of extracts obtained from plants of Caatinga Biome (Brazil)". 2014.
    10.1055/s-0034-1394987
  5. Castro, Vera. "Potential of Ocimum sanctum L. cell suspensions for rosmarinic acid production". 2014.
    10.1055/s-0034-1394838
Conference paper
  1. Castro, Vera; Aierken, Aili; Zhang, Xiaoying; Dias, Alberto Carlos Pires. "Comparative study of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of methanolic extracts from Lycium barbarum and Lycium ruthenicum berries". 2017.
  2. Castro, Vera; Gomes, Andreia C; Botelho, Claudia; Dias, Alberto Carlos Pires. "Evaluation of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of alcoholic extracts of Diospyros kaki leaves". 2017.
Conference poster
  1. Castro, Vera; Alberto Carlos Pires Dias; Rui Oliveira 3B11-8709-3EDC. "Discovering the therapeutic potential of microalgae lipids: a preliminary study about the impact of induced growth stress on antioxidant performance". Paper presented in I CBMA OPEN DAY & II PhD|Bio SYMPOSIUM, 2024.
  2. Castro, Vera; Rui Oliveira 3B11-8709-3EDC; Alberto Carlos Pires Dias. "Could be Arthrospira sp. a sustainable source of bioactive compounds? Evidence of antioxidant, antigenotoxic and cytoprotective properties". Paper presented in Waste2Value International Congress,, 2021.
  3. Castro, Vera. "EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF MICROALGAE ACETONE EXTRACTS". Paper presented in Natural products application: Health, Cosmetic and Food, 2021.
  4. Castro, Vera. "Potential of microalgae and their bioactivities: A systematic review analysis". Paper presented in III Simpósio de Bioquímica, 2021.
  5. Castro, Vera. "Antioxidant potential of marine microalgae phenolic fractions". Paper presented in Iberphenol: Advances in the role of phenols in health effects and other uses, 2020.
  6. Castro, V; Aierken, A; Zhang, X; Dias, A. "Comparative study of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of methanolic extracts from Lycium barbarum and Lycium ruthenicum berries". 2017.
  7. Castro, V; Gomes, A; Botelho, C; Dias, A. "Evaluation of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of alcoholic extracts of Diospyros kaki leaves". 2017.
Journal article
  1. Vera Castro; Ana Teixeira; Luara Simões; Franklin Chamorro; Catarina Lourenço-Lopes; Celina Parreira; Sara M. Badenes; et al. "Chemical characterization and antioxidant potential of Arthrospira sp., Thalassiosira sp., and Raphidonema sp.". Food Chemistry (2025): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142554.
    10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142554
  2. Castro, Vera; Oliveira, Rui; Dias, Alberto C.P.. "Microalgae and cyanobacteria as sources of bioactive compounds for cosmetic applications: A systematic review". Algal Research (2023): 103287. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2023.103287.
    10.1016/j.algal.2023.103287
  3. Castro, V.; Gomes, A.; Botelho, C.; Dias, A.. "Evaluation of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of alcoholic extracts of Diospyros kaki leaves". PMIO 4 S 01 (2017): Mo-PO-138-Mo-PO-138.
    10.1055/s-0037-1608185
  4. Castro, V.; Aierken, A.; Zhang, X.; Dias, A.. "Comparative study of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of methanolic extracts from Lycium barbarum and Lycium ruthenicum berries". PMIO 4 S 01 (2017): Tu-PO-14-Tu-PO-14.
    10.1055/s-0037-1608592
Preprint
  1. Castro, Vera; Teixeira, Ana; Simões, Luara; Chamorro, Franklin; Lourenço-Lopes, Catarina; Parreira, Celina; Badenes, Sara M.; et al. "Nutritional and Antioxidant Potential of Arthrospira Sp., Thalassiosira Sp., and Raphidonema Sp". 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4976581.
    10.2139/ssrn.4976581

Other

Other output
  1. Antioxidant potential of marine microalgae phenolic fractions. Microalgae are a potential renewable and sustainable source of biologically active compounds. Several biological activities have been attributed to different compounds such as phycobilins, fatty acids, vitamins, polysaccharides and sterols, namely phenolic compounds have been triggered special attention. The polyphenolic matrix obtained from marine algae exhibits a wide range of biological propert. 2020. Castro, Vera; Teixeira, Ana; Oliveira, Rui Pedro Soares de; Dias, Alberto Carlos Pires. http://hdl.handle.net/1822/73186.
  2. Extratos de plantas provenientes do nordeste do Brasil revelam potencial antioxidante e efeitos neuroprotetores. 2014. Castro, Vera.
  3. Antioxidant proprieties and neuroprotector potential of selected leaf extracts of plants from Brazilian Caatinga biome. 2014. Castro, Vera.
  4. Estudo do efeito antibacteriano de isotiocianatos, em isolados de Staphylococcus aureus de origem Humana: Pé diabético. 2012. Castro, Vera.
  5. Antibacterial activity of different isothiocyanates against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 2012. Castro, Vera.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2025/02/05 Microalgal bioactive lipids: Exploring different species of microalgae for food and cosmeceutical applications II CBMA OPEN DAY & III PhD|BIO SYMPOSIUM
CBMA - University of Minho (Braga, Portugal)
2024/02/02 Beyond microalgae: a sustainable path to treat age-related diseases I CBMA OPEN DAY & II PhD|Bio SYMPOSIUM
CBMA - University of Minho (Braga, Portugal)
2023/03/28 Atividades biológicas e efeitos protetores de extratos de microalgas V Jornadas da Ciência da Universidade
Universidade do Minho (Braga, Portugal)
2022/05/18 Health benefits of a unique citrus species: antioxidant properties of finger lime (Citrus australasica) 2nd Online Conference for Young Researchers 2022, Circular Economy: Make It Happen
2021/10/07 Evaluation of antioxidant potential and cytotoxic effects of marine microalgae hexane extracts III Simpósio de Bioquímica
(Braga, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2021/09/15 - Current Study of antioxidant properties and neuroprotective effects of microalgae extracts
Co-supervisor
 Genética Molecular (Master)
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2025/04/01 - 2025/06/25 Potencial Farmacológico de extratos e compostos de plantas medicinais (Hemerocallis citrina)
Co-supervisor of António Manuel Oliveira Ribeiro
 Biologia Aplicada (Degree)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2025/04/01 - 2025/06/25 Avaliação de plantas como potencial estimulante da libido (Cistanche deserticola)
Co-supervisor of Joana Margarida Fernandes Costa
 Biologia Aplicada (Degree)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2023/09/01 - 2025/03/01 Microalgas com Macro potencialidades – Potencial de extratos de microalgas como agentes genotóxicos e antigenotóxicos
Co-supervisor of Jorge Miguel Fontes Lopes
 Mestrado Biologia Molecular, Biotecnologia e Bioempreendedorismo em Plantas (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2023/09/01 - 2024/09/01 Atividades protetoras de extratos de algas na radiação solar
Co-supervisor of Jorge Miguel Fontes Lopes
 Mestrado em Biologia Molecular, Biotecnologia e Bioempreendedorismo em Plantas (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2024/05/01 - 2024/06/25 Avaliação do potencial antioxidante e anti-inflamatório de extratos de microalgas para aplicação cosmética
Co-supervisor of Ana Daniela Mendes Marques
 Biologia Aplicada (Degree)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2024/05/01 - 2024/06/25 Estudo de extratos de plantas da região dos Balcãs para incorporação em cosmecêuticos
Co-supervisor of Beatriz Sá Oliveira
 Biologia Aplicada (Degree)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2022/03/01 - 2022/07/31 Avaliação do potencial antioxidante e anti-inflamatório de extratos de microalgas
Co-supervisor of Rúben Alexandre Veloso Freitas
 Bioquímica (Degree)
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2022/03/01 - 2022/07/31 Avaliação do potencial antioxidante e anti-inflamatório de extratos de Lobosphaera sp.
Co-supervisor of José Luís da Silva Freitas
 Biologia Aplicada (Degree)
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Biologia, Portugal
2021/03/01 - 2021/07/31 Estudo da proteção de células de mamífero contra radiação UV por parte de extratos de microalgas
Co-supervisor of Alexandre Reis Ferreira de Sá
 Biologia Aplicada (Degree)
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Biologia, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2012/10/18 - Current Membro da Comissão Organizadora (2012/10/18 - 2012/10/20)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2021/04/09 - 2021/04/10 Member of Secretariat (2021/04/09 - 2021/04/10)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
2014/08/31 - 2014/09/04 Secretariat member (2014/08/31 - 2014/09/04)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2011/10/26 - 2011/10/28 Membro da Comissão Organizadora (2011/10/26 - 2011/10/28)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2021 Best Abstract Award