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Branca M. Silva
Researcher at University of Beira Interior
Publications - 117
Citations - 5503
Branca M. Silva is an academic researcher from University of Beira Interior. The author has contributed to research in topics: DPPH & Oxidative stress. The author has an hindex of 39, co-authored 111 publications receiving 4600 citations. Previous affiliations of Branca M. Silva include University of Porto & Fernando Pessoa University.
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Natural Products as Modulators of Spermatogenesis: The Search for a Male Contraceptive
TL;DR: The antispermatogenic properties of some natural products are discussed to develop an effective, reversible and safe male contraceptive and avoid undesired toxicity in other organs.
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The single and synergistic effects of the major tea components caffeine, epigallocatechin-3-gallate and L-theanine on rat sperm viability.
TL;DR: It is illustrated that the combined treatment triggers different alterations in sperm proteins during their maturational process in the epididymis, particularly in sperm storage at RT.
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Phytochemical profiles and inhibitory effect on free radical-induced human erythrocyte damage of Dracaena draco leaf: A potential novel antioxidant agent
Rui P. Santos,Lídia S. Mendes,Branca M. Silva,Paula Guedes de Pinho,Patrícia Valentão,Paula B. Andrade,José Alberto Pereira,Márcia Carvalho +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, the metabolite profile and antioxidant activity of aqueous extract obtained from Dracaena draco L. leaf were reported. But, they did not report the antioxidant potential of this material.
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Natural Bioactive Compounds from Fruits and Vegetables as Health Promoters: Part 2
Luís Rodrigues da Silva,Branca M. Silva,Ana R. Nunes,Marco G. Alves,Pedro F. Oliveira,Luís R. Silva,Branca M. Silva,Amílcar Duarte,Catarina P. Carvalho,Graça Miguel,Andrea C. Galvis-Sánchez,Ada Rocha,Juliana Vinholes,Daniel Pens Gelain,Márcia Vizzotto,Ana Paula Duarte,Ângelo Luís,Fernanda C. Domingues,Amadeo Gironés-Vilaplana,Cristina García-Viguera,Diego A. Moreno,Raúl Domínguez-Perles,Iris Feria Romero,Christian Guerra-Araiza,Hermelinda Salgado Ceballos,Juan Manuel Gallardo,Julia J. Segura-Uribe,Sandra Orozco-Suárez,Renan Campos Chisté,Eduarda Fernandes,Aline Pereira,Rodolfo Moresco,Marcelo Maraschin +32 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the current knowledge on chestnut composition, together with the influence of diverse post-harvest technologies, such as refrigeration, flame peeling, freezing with CO2, irradiation, boiling and roasting on the bioactive compounds of chestnut.
International Journal of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics (IJFS) ISSN 2326-3350 White Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L.)): Antioxidant Properties And Beneficial Health Effects
Tania R. Dias,Gonçalo D. Tomás,N. F. Teixeira,Marco G. Alves,Pedro Oliveira,B. M. Silva,Branca M. Silva,Infante D. Henrique +7 more
TL;DR: This review aims to explore the new findings concern- ing WT effects on health, and suggests that tea antioxidants may be of great value in preventing the onset and/or the progression of oxidative stress mediated diseases, when endogenous defences are insufficient against reactive species.