Metabolism, Aging and Disease

Interdisciplinary Studies on Metabolism

Metabolism

Functional attributes of fungi

Human–nature interactions

Interdisciplinary–participatory research

Science–art interactions


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Interdisciplinary studies on metabolism, communication and health promotion

Functional attributes of fungi for human health

Human–nature interactions for health and sustainability

Overview

1. Interdisciplinary studies on metabolism, communication and health promotion
We aim to explore how far can comics/visual narratives go in terms of health promotion, joining biomedical and life/environmental sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and using both qualitative and qualitative approaches. Interdisciplinarity and participatory research provide strong evidence that active engagement contributes to a deeper understanding of circumstances associated with disease condition.
 
2. Functional attributes of fungi for human health
Fungi, important components for ecosystems functioning and human diet, have increasingly gained momentum in biomedical research and therapeutics due to their interplay in metabolism traits. Imbalances in transition metals are known to directly link to human disease ranging from metabolic to neurodegenerative disorders. We intend to investigate the capacity of a zinc-enriched mushroom diet to decrease the absorption of deleterious transition metals in the gastrointestinal tract.
 
3. Human–nature interactions for health and sustainability
People-centred approaches highlight wider socioeconomic and natural environmental determinants reflecting health needs, health expectations and health capability. Cross-disciplinary research may also provide insights / innovation for more effective health-promoting changes in people and places. We aim to better understanding the human–nature interactions and their potential (1) as drivers of health and well-being and (2) to the shift needed toward healthy diets and ecological sustainability. The new curricular unit ‘Health, Sustainability and Planning’, created in the master course Integrated Urban Rehabilitation, at the Department of Architecture of the University of Coimbra, strengths the contribution of interdisciplinary–participatory research, namely within and for One Health approaches.

Publications

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Information about journal articles, updated at 17-12-2023, from platform CIÊNCIAVITAE.

Comics in Science and Health Communication: Insights From Mutual Collaboration and Framing a Research Practice

Tavares, Rui; Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Araújo, Sara; Cohn, Neil; Ramalho-Santos, João; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2023. International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 22. 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/16094069231183118 . 10.1177/16094069231183118 . International Journal of Qualitative Methods

A Healthy Liver Will Always Deliver: Impact Study of a Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Awareness Comic

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Tavares, Rui; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Ramalho-Santos, João, 2023. Health Communication. 1 - 6. 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2023.2215908 . 10.1080/10410236.2023.2215908 . published Health Communication

A healthy liver will always deliver: development of a NAFLD awareness comic

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Tavares, Rui; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Ramalho-Santos, João, 2022. Health Promotion International. 6. 37. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac165 . 10.1093/heapro/daac165 . published Health Promotion International

Living labs in the context of the UN sustainable development goals: state of the art

Leal Filho, Walter; Ozuyar, Pinar Gokcin; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Alvarez, María Garcia; da Silva Neiva, Samara; Salvia, Amanda Lange; et al, 2022. Sustainability Science. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11625-022-01240-w . 10.1007/s11625-022-01240-w . published Sustainability Science

Towards symbiotic approaches between universities, sustainable development, and cities

Leal Filho, Walter; Caughman, Liliana; Pimenta Dinis, Maria Alzira; Frankenberger, Fernanda; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Salvia, Amanda Lange, 2022. Scientific Reports. 1. 12. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15717-2 . 10.1038/s41598-022-15717-2 . Scientific Reports

Translating Biochemistry Concepts into Cartoons and Graphic Narratives: Potential and Pitfalls

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Tavares, Rui; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Ramalho-Santos, João, 2022. BioChem. 104 - 114. 1. 2. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biochem2010008 . 10.3390/biochem2010008 . published BioChem

Deploying digitalisation and artificial intelligence in sustainable development research

Leal Filho, Walter; Yang, Peter; Eustachio, João Henrique Paulino Pires; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Gellers, Joshua C.; Gielczyk, Agata; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Kozlova, Valerija, 2022. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02252-3 . 10.1007/s10668-022-02252-3 . published Environment, Development and Sustainability

Bioenergetic remodeling in the pathophysiology and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Winter, Martin; Silva, Daniel; Georgievska, Liljana; Oliveira, Paulo J., 2022. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 3. 52. 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eci.13749 . 10.1111/eci.13749 . published European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Unhealthy lifestyles, environment, well-being and health capability in rural neighbourhoods: a community-based cross-sectional study

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Almendra, Ricardo; Quatorze, Marta; Loureiro, Adriana; Reis, Flávio; Tavares, Rui; Mota-Pinto, Anabela; et al, 2021. 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/95696 .

The use of comics to promote health awareness: a template using non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Ramalho-Santos, João, 2021. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eci.13642 . 10.1111/eci.13642 . European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Mushrooms on the plate: Trends towards NAFLD treatment, health improvement and sustainable diets

Fontes, Adriana; Ramalho-Santos, João; Zischka, Hans; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2021. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 3. 52. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eci.13667 . 10.1111/eci.13667 . published European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Unhealthy lifestyles, environment, well-being and health capability in rural neighbourhoods: a community-based cross-sectional study

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Almendra, Ricardo; Quatorze, Marta; Loureiro, Adriana; Reis, Flávio; Tavares, Rui; Mota-Pinto, Anabela; et al, 2021. BMC Public Health. 1. 21. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11661-4 . 10.1186/s12889-021-11661-4 . published BMC Public Health

Social innovation for sustainable development: assessing current trends

Leal Filho, Walter; Fritzen, Barbara; Ruiz Vargas, Valeria; Paço, Arminda; Zhang, Qiong; Doni, Federica; Azul, Anabela Marisa; et al, 2021. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology. 1 - 12. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2021.2013974 . 10.1080/13504509.2021.2013974 . published International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology

Insights from qualitative research on NAFLD awareness with a cohort of T2DM patients: time to go public with insulin resistance?

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Moura-Ramos, Mariana; Araújo, Sara; Macedo, Maria Paula; Ribeiro, Rogério T.; do Ó, Dulce; Ramalho-Santos, João; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2020. BMC Public Health. 1. 20. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09249-5 . 10.1186/s12889-020-09249-5 . BMC Public Health

COVID-19: the impact of a global crisis on sustainable development research

Leal Filho, Walter; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Wall, Tony; Vasconcelos, Claudio R. P.; Salvia, Amanda Lange; do Paço, Arminda; Shulla, Kalterina; et al, 2020. Sustainability Science. 85 - 99. 1. 16. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11625-020-00866-y . 10.1007/s11625-020-00866-y . Sustainability Science

Publicly Stressing the Role of Mitochondria in NAFLD with(in) a Sports Event

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Tavares, Rui; Varela Amaral, Sara; Viegas, Ana Teresa; Oliveira, Paulo J.; Ramalho-Santos, João; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2020. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eci.13234 . 10.1111/eci.13234 . published European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Publicly stressing the role of mitochondria in NAFLD with(in) a sports event

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Tavares, Rui Miguel dos Santos; Varela Amaral, Sara; Barros-Viegas, Ana Teresa; Oliveira, Paulo J.; Santos, João Ramalho de Sousa; Azul, Anabela Marisa de Jesus Rodrigues, 2020. 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/95083 .

COVID-19: the impact of a global crisis on sustainable development research

Leal Filho, Walter; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Wall, Tony; Vasconcelos, Claudio R P; Salvia, Amanda Lange; Paço, Arminda do; Shulla, Kalterina; et al, 2020. 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/93427 .

Insights from qualitative research on NAFLD awareness with a cohort of T2DM patients

Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Moura-Ramos, Mariana; Araújo, Sara; Macedo, Maria Paula; Ribeiro, Rogério T.; do Ó, Dulce; Ramalho-Santos, João; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2020. 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/101728 . https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09249-5 .

Antioxidant Versus Pro-Apoptotic Effects of Mushroom-Enriched Diets on Mitochondria in Liver Disease

Fontes, Adriana; Alemany-Pagès, Mireia; Oliveira, Paulo J.; Ramalho-Santos, João; Zischka, Hans; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2019. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 16. 20. 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms20163987 . 10.3390/ijms20163987 . International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Use of lignocellulosic wastes of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) in the cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum

Ozcariz-Fermoselle, María Virginia; Fraile-Fabero, Raúl; Girbés-Juan, Tomás; Arce-Cervantes, Oscar; Oria de Rueda-Salgueiro, Juan Andrés; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2018. Revista Iberoamericana de Micología. 103 - 109. 2. 35. 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.riam.2017.09.005 . 10.1016/j.riam.2017.09.005 . Revista Iberoamericana de Micología

(The Symbiosis Tellus) Communicating Science through Comics

Tavares, Rui; Ramalho-Santos, João; Jorge, Susana; Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2016. 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11110/1239 .

Seasonal variations of ectomycorrhizal communities in declining Quercus ilex forests: interactions with topography, tree health status and Phytophthora cinnamomi infections

Corcobado, T.; Moreno, G.; Azul, A. M.; Solla, A., 2015. Forestry. 257 - 266. 2. 88. 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpu056 . 10.1093/forestry/cpu056 . Forestry

Valuing native ectomycorrhizal fungi as a Mediterranean forestry component for sustainable and innovative solutions

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Nunes, João; Ferreira, Inês; Coelho, Ana Sofia; Veríssimo, Paula; Trovão, João; Campos, António; Castro, Paula; Freitas, Helena, 2014. Botany. 161 - 171. 2. 92. 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjb-2013-0170 . 10.1139/cjb-2013-0170 . Botany

Development, optimization and application of an analytical methodology by ultra performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry for determination of amanitins in urine and liver samples

Leite, Marta; Freitas, Andreia; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Barbosa, Jorge; Costa, Saul; Ramos, Fernando, 2013. 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/27352 .

Biodiversity in urban ecosystems: Plants and macromycetes as indicators for conservation planning in the city of Coimbra (Portugal)

Barrico, Lurdes; Azul, Anabela Marisa; Morais, Maria Cristina; Pereira Coutinho, António; Freitas, Helena; Castro, Paula, 2012. Landscape and Urban Planning. 88 - 102. 1. 106. 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2012.02.011 . 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2012.02.011 . Landscape and Urban Planning

Amanita phalloides (Vaill. ex Fr.) Link + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2012. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 1 - 5. 13. 2012. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

Early effects of fire on herbaceous vegetation and mycorrhizal symbiosis in high altitude grasslands of Natural Park of Estrela Mountain (PNSE)

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Ramos, Vítor; Sales, Fátima, 2010. Symbiosis. 113 - 123. 2-3. 52. 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13199-010-0103-1 . 10.1007/s13199-010-0103-1 . Symbiosis

Fungal fruitbodies and soil macrofauna as indicators of land use practices on soil biodiversity in Montado

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Mendes, Sara Margarida; Sousa, José Paulo; Freitas, Helena, 2010. Agroforestry Systems. 121 - 138. 2. 82. 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10457-010-9359-y . 10.1007/s10457-010-9359-y . Agroforestry Systems

Diálogos e modos de actuação colectiva com vista à sustentabilidade do sobreiro em Portugal1

Azul, Anabela Marisa, 2010. e-cadernos CES. 10. 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.4000/eces.615 . 10.4000/eces.615 . e-cadernos CES

Land use practices and ectomycorrhizal fungal communities from oak woodlands dominated by Quercus suber L. considering drought scenarios

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Sousa, João Paulo; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María P.; Freitas, Helena, 2009. Mycorrhiza. 73 - 88. 2. 20. 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00572-009-0261-2 . 10.1007/s00572-009-0261-2 . Mycorrhiza

Diversity and fruiting patterns of ectomycorrhizal and saprobic fungi as indicators of land-use severity in managed woodlands dominated by Quercus suber — a case study from southern Portugal

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Castro, Paula; Sousa, José Paulo; Freitas, Helena, 2009. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 2404 - 2417. 12. 39. 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x09-148 . 10.1139/x09-148 . Canadian Journal of Forest Research

'Quercirhiza tomentellocummulata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2008. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 125 - 130. 11/12. 2008. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza tomenteloreticulata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2008. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 135 - 139. 11/12. 2008. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza tomentelloepidermoidea' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2008. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 131 - 134. 11/12. 2008. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

Mycorrhizal types in the Mediterranean Basin: safety teaching and training

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Ramos, Vítor; Pato, Anabela; Azenha, Matilde; Freitas, Helena, 2008. Journal of Biological Education. 130 - 137. 3. 42. 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2008.9656126 . 10.1080/00219266.2008.9656126 . Journal of Biological Education

'Quercirhiza tomentellostellata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2008. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 141 - 146. 11/12. 2008. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza tomentellofuniculosa' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 127 - 134. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza summatriangularis' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 111 - 114. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza stelladuplicata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 105 - 109. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza lanatriangularis' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 99 - 103. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza flavocystidiata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 93 - 97. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza dendrohyfidiomorpha' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 87 - 90. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza auraterocystidiata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Martín, María Paz; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 81 - 86. 9/10 . 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza ateracusrugosa' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 75 - 79. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza annelata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 69 - 73. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza tomentellocystidiata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2006. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 115 - 119. 9/10. 2006. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza sclerotiigera' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2001. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 99 - 105. 5 . 2001. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirrhiza russulocystidiata' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2001. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 93 - 98. 5. 2001. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza pedicae' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2001. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 85 - 91. 5. 2001. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza internangularis' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2001. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 79 - 83. 5. 2001. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza ectendotrophica' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 2001. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 67 - 72. 5. 2001. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

'Quercirhiza nodulosomorpha' + Quercus suber L.

Azul, Anabela Marisa; Agerer, Reinhard; Freitas, Helena, 1999. Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae. 103 - 108. 4. 1999. published Descriptions of Ectomycorrhizae

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