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Sérgio Daniel da Cruz e Sousa graduated in Microbiology in 2007/07/31 in Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia and completed the Masters' in Microbiology in 2011/11/01 also in Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia. In 2014/01/31 completed the Masters' in Forensic Sciences in Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina. Has recently completed his PhD in Food Science and Technology and Nutrition in Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia. He has published 68 articles in international peer-reviewed journals (h-index: 20) and 4 book chapters, and participates and/or participated as Research Fellow in 4 project(s) and as Researcher in 3 project(s). He was Guest Editor of Molecules special issue "Innovative Marine Molecules: Chemistry, Biology and Analysis". He has recently finished is collaboration as Research Technician in NutriSafeLab project, which aimed to develop solutions for the baking industry to promote CleanLabel and the nutritional and functional values of their products. Currently, is integrated in project "Agenda VIIAFOOD ¿ Plataforma de Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o Agroalimentar¿, financed through the Program for Recovery and Resilience (PRR), in a particular activity, which is focused on the transformation of organic cereals (wheat, rye and spelt) into cereal derivatives.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Sérgio Daniel da Cruz e Sousa

Citation names

  • Sousa, Sérgio

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
F11D-362D-1EFD
ORCID iD
0000-0001-6205-1266

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Spanish; Castilian Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2024/01/22
Concluded
 Ciência e Tecnologia Alimentar e Nutrição (Doutoramento)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
"Functional compounds from microalgal stress modulation: from production to gut microbiota modification" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 19
2022/05/16 - 2022/05/20
Concluded
 Electron Microscopy Course 2022 (Outros)
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal
2021/07/12 - 2021/07/16
Concluded
 Plantas Medicinais - Desafios e Oportunidades (Outros)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
 19
2020/06/01 - 2020/06/30
Concluded
 Blue Biotechnology Advanced Tools (Outros)
Universidade do Porto Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Portugal
 19
2020/05/04 - 2020/05/08
Concluded
 Molecular Bioinformatics (Outros)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
 19
2019/01/23 - 2019/03/08
Concluded
 Gene and cell-based advanced therapies (Outros)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
 18
2014/01/31
Concluded
 Ciências Forenses (Mestrado)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
"Pedestrian fatalities resulting from train-person collisions in the North of Portugal – a descriptive epidemiologic analysis from 2008 to 2012" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 16
2007/09/01 - 2011/11/29
Concluded
 Microbiologia (Mestrado)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
"Avaliação das propriedades prebiótica e antioxidante de farinha de raíz de yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 16
2011/10/14 - 2011/10/15
Concluded
 II Curso de Balística Forense (Outros)
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto e Delegação Norte do INML, I.P., Portugal
 16
2007/07/31
Concluded
 Microbiologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 13
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/07/22 - Current Research Assistant (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2019/06/01 - 2021/01/31 Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2014/03/01 - 2015/05/31 Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2010/12/01 - 2013/08/01 Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2008/02/01 - 2010/06/01 Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2019/06/01 - 2021/01/31 Pro-Tech-CLNA - Microbial production of bioactive conjugated linolenic acid isomers to obtain functional ingredients and foods
PTDC/AGR-TEC/2125/2014
Research Fellow
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
2014/03 - 2015/05 NOVOMAR - Consolidação do Centro Multipolar de Valorização de Recursos Marinhos visando Novos Usos do Mar
0687_NOVOMAR_1_P
Research Fellow
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
2010/12 - 2013/08 PROBIOFRU - Development and characterization of new fruit matrices with probiotic and/or synbiotic properties
ADI 11493
Research Fellow
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 European Regional Development Fund
Concluded
2007/07/01 - 2010/06 PROBIOCAPS - tailored microencaPsulation technology foR prOBIOtic baCteriA: Production, stability and functionality enhancementS in various carriers
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/5876-PPCDTI/71051/PT
Research Fellow
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/08/01 - Current Agenda VIIAFOOD – Plataforma de Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o Agroalimentar
VIIAFOOD – Germen l Técnico de Laboratório_3
Research Technician Fellow
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Ongoing
2021/07/22 - 2023/06/23 NutriSafeLab - desenvolvimento de soluções para a indústria de panificação para promoção de CleanLabel e do valor nutricional e funcional dos seus produtos
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-069939
Research Technician Fellow
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 Autoridade de Gestão do Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2021 - Current PROBIOCARE - Next generation probiotics as live biotherapeutics for oro-gastrointestinal infections
EXPL/BIA-MIC/0258/2021
Researcher
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2018 - 2021/05/30 CAPEOSBAC - Tailored microenCAPsulation technology for Extreme Oxygen-Sensitive BACteria with beneficial effects in the gut microbiota: Production, stability and functionality enhancements in various carriers
POCI-01-0145-FEDER-031400
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2017 - 2020 CVMar+i - Industrial innovation through specific collaborations between companies and research centers in the context of marine biotechnology enhancement
Projeto 0302_CVMar+i_BI_1
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 INTERREG IVC
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Sousa, Sérgio; Machado, Manuela; Carvalho, Ana P.; Pintado, Manuela; Gomes, Ana Maria. "Alternative sources of bioactive lipids: Challenges and perspectives (microalgae, plant seeds)". In Bioactive Lipids, edited by Pintado, Manuela; Machado, Manuela; Gomes, Ana Maria; Salsinha, Ana Sofia; Rodríguez-Alcalá, Luís Miguel, 297-320. Elsevier, 2023.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-824043-4.00009-9
  2. Maciel, Cláudia; Meneses, Rui; Danielski, Renan; Sousa, Sérgio; Komora, Norton; Teixeira, Paula. Corresponding author: Sousa, Sérgio. "Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)". In Recent Advances in Citrus Fruits, edited by Sukhvinder Singh Purewal; Sneh Punia Bangar; Pinderpal Kaur, 131-218. Springer International Publishing, 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-37534-7_6
  3. Freitas, A.C.; Rodrigues, D.; Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; Pintado, M.M.. "Food as vehicles of probiotics". 95-169. 2014.
  4. Costa, P.J.C.; Rocha-Santos, T.; Gomes, A.M.; Pintado, M.M.; Sousa, S.; Amaral, M.H.; Sousa e Silva, J.P.; Freitas, A.C.. "Immobilization and microencapsulation of probiotics". 171-226. 2014.
Conference abstract
  1. Lapetina, Marialuce ; Soldo, Mariagrazia ; Sousa, Sérgio; M. Emilia Brassesco; Silva, Cristina Luisa Miranda; Miller, Fátima A.; Brandão, Teresa R. S.. "Exploring non-edible parts of pineapples as fat replacers in cake formulations". Paper presented in 7th International ISEKI-Food Conference, Paris, 2023.
    Accepted
  2. Sousa, Sérgio; Carvalho, A.P.; Pinto, C.A.; Amaral, R.A.; Saraiva, J.A.; Pereira, R.N.; Vicente, A.A.; Freitas, A.C.; Gomes, A.M.P.. "Green Extraction of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) from Nannochloropsis oculata Through High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) and Moderate Electric Fields (MEF)". Paper presented in 18th Euro Fed Lipid Congress and Expo (On-line Meeting) Fats, Oils and Lipids: for a Healthy and Sustainable World, 2021.
    Published
  3. Gomes, Ana; Ramalhosa, Francisco; Sousa, Sérgio; Rodrigues, Dina; Ana Cristina Cardoso Freitas Lopes de Freitas (7F10-545A-7D05). "Development of a rice-based fermented probiotic beverage with Lactobacillus spp. and Streptococcus thermophilus". Paper presented in 10th Probiotics, Prebiotics & New Foods, Nutaceuticals and Botanicals for Nutrition & Human and Microbiota Health, Rome, 2020.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Sousa, Sérgio. "Development of a non-dairy probiotic fermented rice food with Bifidobacterium animalis and Streptococcus thermophilus". Paper presented in 12th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health – IPC 2018, Budapeste, 2018.
    Published
  2. Sousa, Sérgio. "Characterization of antioxidant activity in Pleurotus cornucopiae cultivated on normal substrate and on waste coffee grounds: a comparative analysis". 2015.
  3. Sousa, Sérgio. "Characterization of gelatins extracted from saltwater fish skins". Paper presented in 3rd International Conference – Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Viana do Castelo, 2015.
  4. Sousa, Sérgio. "Physical and chemical characterization of mascarpone cheese with fish gelatin as a fat substitute". Paper presented in 3rd International Conference – Wastes: solutions, treatments and opportunities, Viana do Castelo, 2015.
  5. Sousa, Sérgio. "Sargassum muticum and Osmundea pinnatifida seaweeds from Buarcos Bay, Portugal: Potential prebiotic activity of water-based extracts". Paper presented in ENGIHR Conference: The Gut Microbiota throughout life, Karlsruhe, 2014.
  6. Sousa, Sérgio. "Potential prebiotic activity of Pholiota nameko water-based extracts". Paper presented in ENGIHR Conference: The Gut Microbiota throughout life, Karlsruhe, 2014.
  7. Sousa, Sérgio. "Atividade antioxidante e anti-ipertensiva de misturas de amino acidos extraidas de água de salga de bacalhau (Gadus morhua L.)". Paper presented in Congreso Iberoamericano de Ingenieria de Alimentos, Valência, 2014.
  8. Gomes, Ana; Freitas AC; Rodrigues, Dina; Sousa, Sérgio. "Sargassum muticum and Osmundea pinnatifida seaweeds from Buarcos Bay". Paper presented in ENGIHR Conference: The Gut Microbiota throughout life, 2014.
    Published
  9. Sousa, Sérgio. "Yacons’ (Smallanthus sonchifolius) Tuber Extract Prebiotic Potential". 2010.
  10. Sousa, Sérgio. "Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolia) Tuber Flour". Paper presented in XIV Biennial Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research International, Pequim, 2008.
  11. Sousa, Sérgio; Pinto, J.M.; Fernandes, J.C.; Pintado, M.M.E.; Gomes, A.M.P.; Malcata, F.X.. "Evaluation of Prebiotic Potential of Chitooligosaccharides". Paper presented in 8th International Conference of The European Chitin Society, Antalya, 2007.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Coelho, Marta ; Sousa, Sérgio; Azevedo, Inês; Martins, Ana; Correia, Marta; Pimenta, Ana; Monteiro, Maria João; et al. "Revitalizing the Bakery Industry: Enhancing Nutritional and Functional Profiles Through Healthy and Clean Label Products". Paper presented in Ciência 2023, 2023.
  2. Sousa, Sérgio; Coelho, Marta ; Adlakha, Kritika; Martins, Ana; Correia, Marta; Pimenta, Ana; Monteiro, Maria João; et al. "Revolutionizing the Bakery Industry: Creating Low-Fat, Low-Salt, Puff Pastry, While Preserving Sensory and Technological Excellence". Paper presented in Ciência 2023, 2023.
  3. Sousa, Sérgio; Coelho, Marta ; Adlakha, Kritika; Martins, Ana; Correia, Marta; Pimenta, Ana; Monteiro, Maria João; et al. Corresponding author: Pintado, Manuela. "Development of an innovative laminated dough with half-fat content". Paper presented in XXII EuroFoodChem, 2023.
  4. Coelho, Marta ; Sousa, Sérgio; Azevedo, Inês; Martins, Ana; Correia, Marta; Pimenta, Ana; Monteiro, Maria João; et al. "Development of CleanLabel bakery products with natural preservatives". Paper presented in Dare2Change Innovation-Driven Agrifood Business, 2023.
  5. Castro, Luís M G; Pinto, Carlos A; Sousa, Sérgio; Alexandre, Elisabete M C; Saraiva, Jorge; Pintado, Manuela. "Valorization of Acorn Starch and Polyphenols by Pulsed Electric Fields". Paper presented in XVI Encontro de Química dos Alimentos: Bio-sustentabilidade e Bio-segurança alimentar, Inovação e qualidade alimentar, 2022.
  6. Castro, Luís M G; Pinto, Carlos A; Sousa, Sérgio; Alexandre, Elisabete M C; Saraiva, Jorge A; Pintado, Manuela. "Acorn Starch and Polyphenol Extraction by High Hydrostatic Pressure". Paper presented in XVI Encontro de Química dos Alimentos: Bio-sustentabilidade e Bio-segurança alimentar, Inovação e qualidade alimentar, 2022.
  7. Silva,Cristina ; Gupta, Akshita; Sousa, Sérgio. "Impact of convective drying temperature on the rheological properties of avocado seed flour". Paper presented in 36th EFFoST International Conference 2022, 2022.
  8. Gomes, Ana M. P.; Vila-Real, Catarina; Figueiredo, Bruna; Sousa, Sérgio. "Impact of different plant or microbial enzymes on cheese analog production from soy milk". Paper presented in 36th EFFoST International Conference 2022, 2022.
  9. Machado, M.; Sousa, Sérgio; Rodríguez-Alcalá, L.M.; Gomes, A.M.P.; Pintado, Maria Manuela. "Impact of vegetable oils on lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis growth". Paper presented in MicroBiotec 21 Webconference, 2021.
  10. Amir-Tahi, A.; Sousa, Sérgio; Silva, C.L.M.; Miller, F.A.; Akila Amir Tahi; Sousa, Sérgio; Silva, Cristina Luisa Miranda. "Thermal and non-thermal Orange juice pasteurization: The impact of ultrasound, thermosonication and heat treatment on S. aureus kinetic inactivation behavior". Paper presented in ISEKI-Food: 6th International ISEKI-Food Conference, 2021.
  11. Sousa, Sérgio. "Valorization of fish by-products: physico-chemical properties of gelatins". Paper presented in Microbiotec19, 2019.
  12. Gomes, Ana; Ramalhosa, Francisco; Sousa, Sérgio; Rodrigues, Dina; Ana Cristina Cardoso Freitas Lopes de Freitas (7F10-545A-7D05). "Development of a rice-based fermented probiotic beverage with Lactobacillus spp. and Streptococcus thermophilus". Paper presented in 10th Probiotics, Prebiotics & New Foods, Nutaceuticals and Botanicals for Nutrition & Human and Microbiota Health, 2019.
  13. Sousa, Sérgio; Gomes, Ana; Carvalho, A.P.; Freitas AC; Sousa, S.; Sousa, Sérgio; Freitas, A.C.; Carvalho, A. P.. "Enhancement of eicosapentaenoic acid production by Nannochloropsis oculta using stress modulation: temperature and light". Paper presented in 8th International Symposium on “Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems, 2019.
  14. Sousa, Sérgio. "Development of a non-dairy probiotic fermented rice food with Bifidobacterium animalis and Streptococcus thermophilus". Paper presented in 12th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health – IPC 2018, 2018.
  15. Sousa, Sérgio. "Development of probiotic syrups". Paper presented in IX Workshop Probiotics and Prebiotics - SEPyP, 2018.
    10.1159/000487036
  16. Sousa, Sérgio. "Modulation of fatty acid profile in Nannochloropsis oculata adaptation to temperature stress". Paper presented in Microbiotec17, 2017.
  17. Sousa, Sérgio. "Fermentation of sorghum and millet whole grains by potential probiotic Lactobacillus strains: impact on nutritional value". Paper presented in 4th ISEKI Food Conference, 2016.
  18. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effect of the addition of freeze-dried Chlorella vulgaris biomass on the properties of a gelly dessert". Paper presented in XVIII EuroFoodChem, Upcoming Challenges in Food Science, 2015.
  19. Sousa, Sérgio. "Impact of drying processes on the fatty acid composition of Chlorella vulgaris". Paper presented in 40th FEBS Congress, The Biochemical Basis of Life, 2015.
  20. Sousa, Sérgio. "Sargassum muticum and Osmundea pinnatifida seaweeds from Buarcos Bay, Portugal: Potential prebiotic activity of water-based extracts". Paper presented in ENGIHR Conference: The Gut Microbiota throughout life, 2014.
  21. Leem, Kang-Hyun. "Potential prebiotic activity of Pholiota nameko water-based extracts". Paper presented in ENGIHR Conference: The Gut Microbiota throughout life, 2014.
    10.14257/astl.2015.104.37
  22. Sousa, Sérgio. "Potential of white lupins (Lupinus albus L.) to promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains". Paper presented in 6th International Food Legume Research Conference & 7th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics, 2014.
  23. Sousa, Sérgio. "Atividade antioxidante e anti-ipertensiva de misturas de amino acidos extraidas de água de salga de bacalhau (Gadus morhua L.)". Paper presented in Congreso Iberoamericano de Ingenieria de Alimentos, 2014.
  24. Sousa, Sérgio. "Potential of traditional pulses from Portugal to promote the growth of probiotic strains". Paper presented in MicroBiotec’13 Portuguese Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2013.
  25. Sousa, Sérgio. "Viability throughout storage of potential probiotic strains, when in contact with fruit pulps". Paper presented in MicroBiotec’13 Portuguese Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2013.
  26. Sousa, Sérgio. "In vitro scientific evidence of the effect of common fruits on the intestinal bacterial populations and microbial metabolites". Paper presented in IV Workshop Probióticos, Prebióticos y Salud: Evidencia Científica, 2013.
  27. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effect of pH upon viability of probiotic strains when in contact with fruit pulps". Paper presented in IV Workshop Probióticos, Prebióticos y Salud: Evidencia Científica, 2013.
  28. Sousa, Sérgio. "Evolution of antioxidant properties in probiotic fermented milks: Effect of milk type". Paper presented in 2012 EFFoST Annual Meeting, 2012.
  29. Sousa, Sérgio. "Survival of Lactobacillus strains when in contact with fruit pulps". Paper presented in 2012 EFFoST Annual Meeting, 2012.
  30. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effect of storage conditions on stability of free and encapsulated – in plain or cysteine-supplemented alginate, Lactobacillus acidophilus Ki". Paper presented in XVIII International Conference on Bioencapsulation, 2010.
  31. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effects of encapsulation on the viability of probiotic strains exposed to lethal conditions". Paper presented in 1st International Congress on Food Technology, 2010.
  32. Sousa, Sérgio. "Encapsulation protective effect upon viability of probiotic bacteria throughout storage and gastrointestinal tract". Paper presented in 1st International Congress on Food Technology, 2010.
  33. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effect of storage temperature upon vibility of free and calcium alginate encapsulated Lactobacillus casei – 01". Paper presented in 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST 2010), 2010.
  34. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effect of storage conditions on stability of free and encapsulated – in plain or cysteine-supplemented alginate, Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12®". Paper presented in Anaerobe 2010 – The 10th Biennial Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas, 2010.
  35. Sousa, Sérgio. "Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus paracasei LAFTI® L26 by extrusion in na alginate matrix". Paper presented in MicroBiotec09, 2009.
  36. Sousa, Sérgio. "The influence of L-cysteine, oxygen and relative humidity on survival of probiotic bacteria in whey-protein based microcapsules through storage at 22 ºC". Paper presented in Euro Food Chem XV – Food For The Future, 2009.
  37. Sousa, Sérgio. "Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolia) Tuber Flour". Paper presented in The XIV Biennial Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research International (14th SFRR), 2008.
  38. Sousa, Sérgio. "Biological assays to determine antioxidant activity of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) tuber flour". Paper presented in V Jornada Internacional de Proteínas e Colóides Alimentares – JIPCA, 2008, 2008.
  39. Sousa, Sérgio. "Prebiotic potential of Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolia) tuber extract". Paper presented in International Probiotis Conference (IPC 2008), 2008.
  40. Sousa, Sérgio; Gomes, A.M.P.; Bertoldo Pacheco, M.T.; Malcata, F.X.; Pintado, M.M.E.. "Yacon tuber extract potential prebiotic effect on two Enteroccocus strains". Paper presented in CYTED - International Functional Foods Conference, 2008.
Journal article
  1. Machado, Manuela; Costa, Eduardo M.; Silva, Sara; Sousa, Sérgio; Gomes, Ana Maria; Pintado, Manuela. "Enhancing Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Delivery Through Bigel Technology". Gels 10 11 (2024): 738. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels10110738.
    10.3390/gels10110738
  2. Lemos, Teresa; Vasconcelos, Marta; Sousa, Sérgio; Pinho, Simão; Gomes, Ana M.; Pinto, Elisabete. "Exploring Demand: Challenges and Opportunities for Free-From and Organic Foods in Portuguese Market". Applied Sciences 14 22 (2024): 10492. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app142210492.
    10.3390/app142210492
  3. Sousa, Sérgio; Machado, Manuela; Coscueta, Ezequiel; Ferreira, Andreia S.; Nunes, Cláudia; Coimbra, Manuel A.; Freitas, Ana C.; Carvalho, Ana P.; Gomes, Ana M.. Corresponding author: Carvalho, Ana P.. "Defatted Nannochloropsis oculata biomass – Waste or resource?". Algal Research 83 (2024): 103695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2024.103695.
    10.1016/j.algal.2024.103695
  4. Geraldo, Rafaela; Santos, Carla S.; Styles, David; Sousa, Sérgio; Pinto, Elisabete; Neves, Delminda; Vasconcelos, Marta W.. "Nutritional value and environmental footprint of muffins made with green-lentil flour". Journal of Cleaner Production (2024): 143826. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143826.
    10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143826
  5. Januskevice, Viktorija; Gomes, Ana Maria; Sousa, Sérgio; Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Vedor, Rita; Martusevice, Paulina; Liaudanskas, Mindaugas; et al. "Phytochemical and Functional Diversity of Enzyme-Assisted Extracts from Hippophae rhamnoides L., Aralia cordata Thunb., and Cannabis sativa L.". Antioxidants 13 8 (2024): 950. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox13080950.
    10.3390/antiox13080950
  6. Januskevice, Viktorija; Gomes, Ana Maria; Sousa, Sérgio; Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Vedor, Rita; Martusevice, Paulina; Liaudanskas, Mindaugas; et al. "Phytochemical and Functional Diversity of Enzyme-Assisted Extracts from Hippophae rhamnoides L., Aralia cordata Thunb., and Cannabis sativa L.". Antioxidants 13 8 (2024): 950. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox13080950.
    10.3390/antiox13080950
  7. Gómez-García, Ricardo; Sousa, Sérgio; Ramos, Óscar L.; Campos, Débora A.; Aguilar, Cristóbal N.; Madureira, Ana R.; Pintado, Manuela. "Obtention and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Industrial Melon Residues Following a Biorefinery Approach". Molecules 29 14 (2024): 3285. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules29143285.
    10.3390/molecules29143285
  8. Sousa, Sérgio; Carvalho, Ana P.; Gomes, Ana M.. Corresponding author: Carvalho, Ana P.. "Factors impacting the microbial production of eicosapentaenoic acid". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 108 1 (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00253-024-13209-z.
    10.1007/s00253-024-13209-z
  9. Marçal, Sara; Sousa, Sérgio; Araújo-Rodrigues, Helena; Silva, Inês V.; Campos, Débora A.; Pintado, Manuela. Corresponding author: Pintado, Manuela. "Impact of washing and freezing on nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and microstructure of mango peels". Food Chemistry (2024): 138368. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138368.
    10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138368
  10. Castro, Luís M.G.; Caço, Ana I.G.B.; Pereira, Carla F.; Sousa, Sérgio; Alexandre, Elisabete M.C.; Saraiva, Jorge A.; Pintado, Manuela. Corresponding author: Alexandre, Elisabete M.C.. "Structure and properties of Quercus robur acorn starch extracted by pulsed electric field technology". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2024): 129328. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129328.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129328
  11. Faustino, Margarida; Durão, DuraoJoana; Pereira, Carla F.; Pereira, Ana Margarida; Oliveira, Ana Sofia; Sousa, Sérgio; Ribeiro, Alessandra Braga; et al. "Up-scalable approaches for yeast mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) production: characterization and immunomodulatory properties". Food and Bioproducts Processing (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2023.12.005.
    10.1016/j.fbp.2023.12.005
  12. Isa Soares da Silva; Bárbara M. C. Vaz; Sérgio Daniel da Cruz e Sousa; Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado; Ezequiel Ricardo Coscueta; Sónia P.M. Ventura. "Gastrointestinal delivery of codfish skin-derived collagen hydrolysates: deep eutectic solvent extraction and bioactivity analysis". Food research international (2023): http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/43244.
    Accepted • 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113729
  13. Machado, Daniela; Fonseca, Mariana; Vedor, Rita; Sousa, Sérgio; Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Gomes, Ana Maria. Corresponding author: Gomes, Ana Maria. "Akkermansia muciniphila Encapsulated in Calcium-Alginate Hydrogelated Matrix: Viability and Stability over Aerobic Storage and Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions". Gels 9 11 (2023): 869. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels9110869.
    10.3390/gels9110869
  14. Vieira, Patrícia; Pinto, Carlos A.; James Goodfellow, Brian; Gomes, Ana M.; Sousa, Sérgio; Machado, Manuela; Delgadillo, Ivonne; Saraiva, Jorge A.. "A chemical study of yoghurt produced under isostatic pressure during storage". Food Chemistry 425 (2023): 136434. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136434.
    10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136434
  15. Araújo, Liliana; Machado, Adriana R.; Sousa, Sérgio; Ramos, Óscar L.; Ribeiro, Alessandra B.; Casanova, Francisca; Pintado, Manuela E.; Vieira, Eduarda; Moreira, Patrícia. Corresponding author: Moreira, Patrícia. "Implementation of a Circular Bioeconomy: Obtaining Cellulose Fibers Derived from Portuguese Vine Pruning Residues for Heritage Conservation, Oxidized with TEMPO and Ultrasonic Treatment". Agriculture 13 10 (2023): 1905. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13101905.
    10.3390/agriculture13101905
  16. Castro, Luís M. G.; Caço, Ana I.; Pereira, Carla F.; Sousa, Sérgio; Brassesco, María E.; Machado, Manuela; Ramos, Óscar L.; et al. Corresponding author: Pintado, Manuela. "Modification of Acorn Starch Structure and Properties by High Hydrostatic Pressure". Gels 9 9 (2023): 757. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels9090757.
    10.3390/gels9090757
  17. Capêto, Ana Paula; Amorim, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Costa, Joana R.; Uribe, Braian; Guimarães, Ana Sofia; Pintado, Manuela; Oliveira, Ana L. S.. Corresponding author: Oliveira, Ana L. S.. "Fire-Resistant Bio-based Polyurethane Foams Designed with Two By-Products Derived from Sugarcane Fermentation Process". Waste and Biomass Valorization (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02274-6.
    10.1007/s12649-023-02274-6
  18. Puzeryte, Viktorija; Martusevice, Paulina; Sousa, Sérgio; Balciunaitiene, Aiste; Viskelis, Jonas; Gomes, Ana Maria; Viskelis, Pranas; Cesoniene, Laima; Urbonaviciene, Dalia. Corresponding author: Urbonaviciene, Dalia. "Optimization of Enzyme-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Leaves: Evaluation of Mixed-Culture Fermentation". Microorganisms 11 9 (2023): 2180. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11092180.
    10.3390/microorganisms11092180
  19. Machado, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Rodriguez-Alcalá, Luís M.; Maria Gomes, Ana; Pintado, Manuela; Gomes, Ana Maria. Corresponding author: Pintado, Manuela. "Anti-obesity potential of a yogurt functionalized with a CLNA-rich pomegranate oil". Food Research International 173 (2023): 113364. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113364.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113364
  20. Sousa, Sérgio; Ana P. Carvalho; Carlos A. Pinto; Renata A. Amaral; Jorge A. Saraiva; Ricardo N. Pereira; António A. Vicente; Ana C. Freitas; Ana M. Gomes. Corresponding author: Ana P. Carvalho. "Combining high pressure and electric fields towards Nannochloropsis oculata eicosapentaenoic acid-rich extracts". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (2023): https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-023-12626-w.
    10.1007/s00253-023-12626-w
  21. Sousa, Sérgio; Freitas, Ana Cristina; Gomes, Ana Maria; Carvalho, Ana P.. Corresponding author: Sousa, Sérgio. "Extraction of Nannochloropsis Fatty Acids Using Different Green Technologies: The Current Path". Marine Drugs 21 6 (2023): 365. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md21060365.
    10.3390/md21060365
  22. Oliveira, Ana Sofia; Ferreira, Carlos M.H.; Pereira, Joana Odila; Sousa, Sérgio; Faustino, Margarida; Durão, Joana; Pereira, Ana Margarida; Pintado, Manuela E.; Carvalho, Ana P.. "Production of iron-peptide complexes from spent yeast for nutraceutical industry". Food and Bioproducts Processing (2023): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2023.06.006.
    10.1016/j.fbp.2023.06.006
  23. Machado, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Rodríguez-Alcalá, Luís M.; Pintado, Manuela; Gomes, Ana Maria. Corresponding author: Pintado, Manuela. "Functional lipid enriched probiotic cheese: gastrointestinal stability and potential health benefits". International Dairy Journal (2023): 105700. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105700.
    In press • 10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105700
  24. Machado, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Rodríguez-Alcalá, Luís Miguel; Pintado, Manuela; Gomes, Ana Maria. "Bigels as Delivery Systems of Bioactive Fatty Acids Present in Functional Edible Oils: Coconut, Avocado, and Pomegranate". Gels 9 4 (2023): 349. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels9040349.
    10.3390/gels9040349
  25. Costa, Joana R.; Neto, Tânia; Pedrosa, Sílvia S.; Sousa, Sérgio; Azevedo-Silva, João; Tavares-Valente, Diana; Mendes, Adélia; et al. "Biogenic silica microparticles as a new and sustainable cosmetic ingredient: assessment of performance and quality parameters". Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces (2023): 113305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113305.
    10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113305
  26. Capêto, Ana P.; Azevedo-Silva, João; Sousa, Sérgio; Pintado, Manuela; Guimarães, Ana S.; Oliveira, Ana L. S.. "Synthesis of Bio-Based Polyester from Microbial Lipidic Residue Intended for Biomedical Application". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24 5 (2023): 4419. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms24054419.
    10.3390/ijms24054419
  27. Báo, Sônia Nair; Machado, Manuela; Da Silva, Ana Luisa; Melo, Adma; Cunha, Sara; Sousa, Sérgio; Malheiro, Ana Rita; et al. Corresponding author: Báo, Sônia Nair. "Potential Biological Properties of Lycopene in a Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System". Molecules 28 3 (2023): 1219. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031219.
    10.3390/molecules28031219
  28. Almeida, Diana; Machado, Daniela; Sousa, Sérgio; Seabra, Catarina Leal; Barbosa, Joana Cristina; Andrade, José Carlos; Gomes, Ana Maria; Freitas, Ana Cristina. "Effect of emulsification/internal gelation-based microencapsulation on the viability of Akkermansia muciniphila upon prolonged storage and simulated gastrointestinal passage". Food Hydrocolloids for Health 2 (2022): 100084. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fhfh.2022.100084.
    10.1016/j.fhfh.2022.100084
  29. Machado, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Morais, Pilar; Miranda, Arménio; Rodriguez-Alcalá, Luís M.; Gomes, Ana Maria; Pintado, Manuela. "Novel avocado oil-functionalized yogurt with anti-obesity potential: Technological and nutraceutical perspectives". Food Bioscience 50 (2022): 101983. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101983.
    10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101983
  30. Vieira, Evla D.F.; Styles, David; Sousa, Sérgio; Santos, Carla; Gil, Ana M.; Gomes, Ana M.; Vasconcelos, Marta W.. Corresponding author: Vieira, Evla D.F.. "Nutritional, rheological, sensory characteristics and environmental impact of a yogurt-like dairy drink for children enriched with lupin flour". International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science 30 (2022): 100617. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2022.100617.
    10.1016/j.ijgfs.2022.100617
  31. Sousa, Sérgio; Machado, Manuela; Freitas, Ana C.; Gomes, Ana M.; Carvalho, Ana P.. Corresponding author: Gomes, Ana M.. "Can Growth of Nannochloropsis oculata under Modulated Stress Enhance Its Lipid-Associated Biological Properties?". Marine Drugs 20 12 (2022): 737. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md20120737.
    10.3390/md20120737
  32. Costa, Eduardo M.; Silva, Sara; Machado, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Tavaria, Freni K.; Pintado, Manuela. Corresponding author: Costa, Eduardo M.. "Chitosan Nanoparticles as Bioactive Vehicles for Textile Dyeing: A Proof of Concept". Polymers 14 22 (2022): 4821. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym14224821.
    10.3390/polym14224821
  33. Sousa, Sérgio; Freitas, Ana C.; Gomes, Ana M.; Carvalho, Ana P.. Corresponding author: Gomes, Ana M.. "Modulated stress to balance Nannochloropsis oculata growth and eicosapentaenoic acid production". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00253-022-11968-1.
    Published • 10.1007/s00253-022-11968-1
  34. Barbosa, Joana; Almeida, Diana; Machado, Daniela; Sousa, Sérgio; Freitas, Ana; Andrade, José; Gomes, Ana. "Spray-Drying Encapsulation of the Live Biotherapeutic Candidate Akkermansia muciniphila DSM 22959 to Survive Aerobic Storage". Pharmaceuticals 15 5 (2022): 628. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ph15050628.
    10.3390/ph15050628
  35. Machado, Manuela; Sousa, Sérgio; Morais, Pilar; Miranda, Arménio; Rodriguez-Alcalá, Luís M.; Gomes, Ana Maria; Pintado, Manuela. "Medium-chain triglycerides and conjugated linolenic acids in functional yogurts: impact of GIT and potential biological activities". Food & Function 13 21 (2022): 10937-10946. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d2fo01723g.
    10.1039/d2fo01723g
  36. Tahi, Akila Amir; Sousa, Sérgio; Madani, Khodir; Silva, Cristina L.M.; Miller, Fátima A.. Corresponding author: Miller, Fátima A.. "Ultrasound and heat treatment effects on Staphylococcus aureus cell viability in orange juice". Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 78 (2021): 105743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105743.
    10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105743
  37. Ribeiro, Ana C.; Lemos, Álvaro T.; Lopes, Rita P.; Mota, Maria J.; Inácio, Rita S.; Gomes, Ana M. P.; Sousa, Sérgio; Delgadillo, Ivonne; Saraiva, Jorge A.. "The Combined Effect of Pressure and Temperature on Kefir Production—A Case Study of Food Fermentation in Unconventional Conditions". Foods 9 8 (2020): 1133. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods9081133.
    10.3390/foods9081133
  38. Cunha, C.S.; Castro, P.J.; Sousa, S.C.; Pullar, R.C.; Tobaldi, D.M.; Piccirillo, C.; Pintado, M.M.. "Films of chitosan and natural modified hydroxyapatite as effective UV-protecting, biocompatible and antibacterial wound dressings". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 159 (2020): 1177-1185. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85086092626&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.077
  39. Mota, M.J.; Lopes, R.P.; Pinto, C.A.; Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; Delgadillo, I.; Saraiva, J.A.. "The use of different fermentative approaches on Paracoccus denitrificans: Effect of high pressure and air availability on growth and metabolism". Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 26 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85085344590&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101646
  40. Sousa, Sérgio. "Combined effect of pressure and temperature for yogurt production". Food Research International (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2019.04.010.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2019.04.010
  41. Sousa, Sérgio. "Sargassum muticum and Osmundea pinnatifida Enzymatic Extracts: Chemical, Structural, and Cytotoxic Characterization". Marine Drugs (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md17040209.
    10.3390/md17040209
  42. Sousa, Sérgio. "Adaptation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to high pressure (15, 25 and 35¿MPa) to enhance the production of bioethanol". Food Research International (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.11.027.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2018.11.027
  43. Sousa, Sérgio. "Physicochemical and microbial changes in yogurts produced under different pressure and temperature conditions". LWT (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.09.074.
    10.1016/j.lwt.2018.09.074
  44. Sousa, Sérgio. "Utilization of glycerol during consecutive cycles of Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation under pressure: The impact on cell growth and fermentation profile". Process Biochemistry (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2018.08.034.
    10.1016/j.procbio.2018.08.034
  45. Sousa, Sérgio. "Lactobacillus reuteri growth and fermentation under high pressure towards the production of 1,3-propanediol". Food Research International (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.07.034.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2018.07.034
  46. Sousa, Sérgio. "Use of coffee by-products for the cultivation of Pleurotus citrinopileatus and Pleurotus salmoneo-stramineus and its impact on biological properties of extracts thereof". International Journal of Food Science & Technology (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.13778.
    10.1111/ijfs.13778
  47. Sousa, Sérgio. "In vitro digestibility and fermentability of fructo-oligosaccharides produced by Aspergillus ibericus". Journal of Functional Foods (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2018.05.004.
    10.1016/j.jff.2018.05.004
  48. Sousa, Sérgio. "Valorization of by-products from commercial fish species: extraction and chemical properties of skin gelatins". Molecules (2017):
    10.3390/molecules22091545
  49. Sousa, Sérgio. "Effect of probiotic co-cultures on physico-chemical and biochemical properties of small ruminants’ fermented milk". International Dairy Journal (2017): http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0958694617300973.
    10.1016/j.idairyj.2017.04.005
  50. Rodrigues, D.; Freitas, A.C.; Sousa, S.; Amorim, M.; Vasconcelos, M.W.; da Costa, J.P.; Silva, A.M.S.; et al. "Chemical and structural characterization of Pholiota nameko extracts with biological properties". Food Chemistry 216 (2017): 176-185. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84982187352&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.030
  51. Odila Pereira, J.; Soares, J.; Sousa, S.; Madureira, A.R.; Gomes, A.; Pintado, M.. "Edible films as carrier for lactic acid bacteria". LWT - Food Science and Technology 73 (2016): 543-550. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84978107402&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.lwt.2016.06.060
  52. Rodrigues, D.; Walton, G.; Sousa, S.; Rocha-Santos, T.A.P.; Duarte, A.C.; Freitas, A.C.; Gomes, A.M.P.. "In vitro fermentation and prebiotic potential of selected extracts from seaweeds and mushrooms". LWT - Food Science and Technology 73 (2016): 131-139. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84973382847&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.lwt.2016.06.004
  53. Sousa, Sérgio. "In vitro evaluation of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) tuber flour prebiotic potential". Food and Bioproducts Processing (2015): http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096030851500053X.
    10.1016/j.fbp.2015.04.003
  54. Sousa, Sérgio. "Impact of drying processes on the fatty acid composition of Chlorella vulgaris". FEBS Journal – Special Issue: 40th FEBS Congress, The Biochemical Basis of Life (2015): http://insights.ovid.com/febs/febsj/2015/07/011/impact-drying-processes-fatty-acid-composition/919/01217111.
    10.1111/febs.13339
  55. Rodrigues, Dina; Sousa, Sérgio; Silva, Aline; Amorim, Manuela; Pereira, Leonel; Rocha-Santos, Teresa A.P.; Gomes, Ana M. P.; Duarte, Armando C.; Freitas, Ana C.. "Impact of enzyme and ultrasound assisted extraction methods on biological properties of red, brown and green seaweeds form the Central West Coast of Portugal". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2015): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25756735.
    10.1021/jf504220e
  56. Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; Pintado, M.M.; Silva, J.P.; Costa, P.; Amaral, M.H.; Duarte, A.C.; et al. "Characterization of freezing effect upon stability of, probiotic loaded, calcium-alginate microparticles". Food and Bioproducts Processing 93 (2015): 90-97. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84922256813&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.fbp.2013.11.007
  57. Ferraro, V.; Sousa, S.C.; Marques, C.; Calhau, C.; Pintado, M.E.. "Antioxidant and Anti-hypertensive Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Amino Acids-Enriched Salt Recovered from Codfish (Gadus morhua L.) Salting Wastewater". Waste and Biomass Valorization 6 6 (2015): 1115-1124. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84947586774&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12649-015-9416-x
  58. Sousa, S.; Pinto, J.; Rodrigues, C.; Gião, M.; Pereira, C.; Tavaria, F.; Xavier Malcata, F.; et al. "Antioxidant properties of sterilized yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) tuber flour". Food Chemistry 188 (2015): 504-509. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84929377787&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.04.047
  59. Sousa S; Santos L; Dinis-Oliveira RJ; Magalhães T; Santos A. "Pedestrian Fatalities Resulting from Train-Person Collisions.". (2014): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/24761944.
    10.1080/15389588.2014.914181
  60. E Silva, J.P.S.; Sousa, S.C.; Costa, P.; Cerdeira, E.; Amaral, M.H.; Lobo, J.S.; Gomes, A.M.; et al. "Development of probiotic tablets using microparticles: Viability studies and stability studies". AAPS PharmSciTech 14 1 (2013): 121-127. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84878576418&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1208/s12249-012-9898-9
  61. Sánchez-Zapata, E.; Fernández-López, J.; Pérez-Alvarez, J.A.; Soares, J.; Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.P.; Pintado, M.M.E.. "In vitro evaluation of "horchata" co-products as carbon source for probiotic bacteria growth". Food and Bioproducts Processing 91 3 (2013): 279-286. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84878860626&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.fbp.2012.11.003
  62. Rodrigues, Dina; Sousa, Sérgio; Brandão, Teresa; Pintado, Maria Manuela; Morais, Alcina; Teixeira, Paula; Gomes, Ana; Almeida, Duarte. "Effect of pH upon viability of probiotic strains when in contact with fruit pulps". Nutrición Hospitalaria Hospitalaria – Special Issue: IV Workshop Probiotics, Prebioticas and Health: Scientific Evidence 28 (2013): 21. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23834028/.
    Published
  63. Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; Pintado, M.M.; Malcata, F.X.; Silva, J.P.; Sousa, J.M.; Costa, P.; et al. "Encapsulation of probiotic strains in plain or cysteine-supplemented alginate improves viability at storage below freezing temperatures". Engineering in Life Sciences 12 4 (2012): 457-465. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84865537711&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/elsc.201200007
  64. Borges, S.; Barbosa, J.; Camilo, R.; Carvalheira, A.; Silva, J.; Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; et al. "Effects of encapsulation on the viability of probiotic strains exposed to lethal conditions". International Journal of Food Science and Technology 47 2 (2012): 416-421. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84855895849&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/j.1365-2621.2011.02855.x
  65. Fernandes, J.C.; Eaton, P.; Franco, I.; Ramos, Ó.S.; Sousa, S.; Nascimento, H.; Gomes, A.; et al. "Evaluation of chitoligosaccharides effect upon probiotic bacteria". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 50 1 (2012): 148-152. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-83555165002&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2011.10.011
  66. Rodrigues, D.; Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; Pintado, M.M.; Silva, J.P.; Costa, P.; Amaral, M.H.; Rocha-Santos, T.; Freitas, A.C.. "Storage Stability of Lactobacillus paracasei as Free Cells or Encapsulated in Alginate-Based Microcapsules in Low pH Fruit Juices". Food and Bioprocess Technology 5 7 (2012): 2748-2757. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84867555881&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11947-011-0581-z
  67. Sousa, Sérgio. "Influence of l-cysteine, oxygen and relative humidity upon survival throughout storage of probiotic bacteria in whey protein-based microcapsules". (2011): http://europepmc.org/abstract/AGR/IND44672354.
    10.1016/j.idairyj.2011.05.005
  68. Rodrigues, D.; Rocha-Santos, T.; Sousa, S.; Gomes, A.M.; Pintado, M.M.; Xavier Malcata, F.; Sousa Lobo, J.M.; et al. "On the viability of five probiotic strains when immobilised on various polymers". International Journal of Dairy Technology 64 1 (2011): 137-144. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78751617228&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/j.1471-0307.2010.00627.x
Journal issue
  1. Sousa, Sérgio; Carvalho, Ana; Gomes, Ana. "Innovative Marine Molecules: Chemistry, Biology and Analysis". Molecules 28 3 (2023):
    Published • Invited editor
Online resource
  1. Sérgio Daniel da Cruz e Sousa; Freitas, A.C.; Gomes, A.; Carvalho, A.C.. Green Technologies for Nannochloropsis Fatty Acids Extraction. 2023. https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/46307.
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Sousa, Sérgio. "Pedestrian fatalities resulting from train-person collisions in the North of Portugal – a descriptive epidemiologic analysis from 2008 to 2012". Master, Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina, 2014.
  2. Sousa, Sérgio. "Evaluation of the prebiotic and antioxidant properties of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) tuber flour". Master, Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, 2011.

Intellectual property

Provisional application for patent
  1. 2020. "New Lactic Acid Bacteria for preventing infections with Listeria species, compositions comprising said strains and uses thereof".

Other

Other output
  1. Potential of traditional pulses from Portugal to promote the growth of probiotic. 2013. Ribeiro, Catarina; Gullón, Patricia; Gullón, Beatriz; Sousa, Sérgio; Vasconcelos, Marta; Gomes, Ana. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/14355.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2021/10/18 Green Extraction of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) from Nannochloropsis oculata Through High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) and Moderate Electric Fields (MEF) 18th Euro Fed Lipid Congress and Expo (On-line Meeting) Fats, Oils and Lipids: for a Healthy and Sustainable World
Euro Fed Lipid
2017/06/20 Prebiotics production by Aspergillus ibericus International Scientific Conference on Prebiotics and Probiotics – IPC2017
(Budapeste, Hungary)
2017/05/10 Potential of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from persimmon for the fermentation of sorghum and millet whole grains Innovations in Food Science & Technology – An International Conference
(Munique, Germany)
2017/05/04 Marine gelatine as a substitute for fat and cornstarch in tuna pâté XVI Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação
Associação Portuguesa dos Nutricionistas (Lisboa, Portugal)
2017/05 Development and characterization of tuna patê using tuna fish gelatine XVI Congresso de Nutrição e Alimentação
Associação Portuguesa dos Nutricionistas (Lisboa, Portugal)
2015/09/14 Characterization of antioxidant activity in Pleurotus cornucopiae cultivated on normal substrate and on waste coffee grounds: a comparative analysis 3rd International Conference – Wastes: solutions, treatments and opportunities
(Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
2015/09/14 Physical and chemical characterization of mascarpone cheese with fish gelatin as a fat substitute 3rd International Conference – Wastes: solutions, treatments and opportunities
(Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
2015/09/14 Characterization of gelatins extracted from saltwater fish skins 3rd International Conference – Wastes: solutions, treatments and opportunities
(Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
2013/09/07 Fatalidades de pedestres resultantes de atropelamento por comboio no Norte de Portugal 12º Congresso Nacional de Medicina Legal e Ciências Forense
(Porto, Portugal)
2013/09/03 Application of solid lipid microparticles containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and polydextrose in fruit pulps 10 slaca Latin America Symposium of Food Science. Food Science: Impact on Nutrition and Health
(Campinas, Brazil)
2010/10/03 DEVELOPMENT OF PROBIOTIC TABLETS: VIABILITY STUDIE 2nd Conference Innovation in Drug Delivery: From preformulation to development through innovative evaluation process
(Aix-en-Provence, France)
2010/06/15 Yacons’ (Smallanthus sonchifolius) Tuber Extract Prebiotic Potential International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics (IPC 2010)
(Košice, Slovakia)
2008/05/06 Whey protein/cmc coacervates and yacon as functional ingredients: properties and applications International Functional Foods Conference
(Porto, Portugal)
2007/09/08 Evaluation of Prebiotic Potential of Chitooligosaccharides 8th International Conference of The European Chitin Society
European Chitin Society (Antalya, Turkey)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2022 - Current Valorization of marine-based gelatine in food product development
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado em Biotecnologia e Inovação
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
2015 - 2022/06/09 Valorization of Marine-Based Gelatine in Food Product Development
Co-supervisor
 Biotecnology and Innovation (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2023/06/29 - 2023/06/29 Attendee
Workshop
 Nutrisafelab: Desenvolvimento de soluções para a indústria de panificação para promoção de Clean Label, valor nutricional e funcional dos seus produtos
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2021 - 2021 Marine Drugs (1660-3397) MDPI

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2021 - 2022 Evaluation of probiotics survival in fruit pulps Rodrigo Oliveira