Precious transition metals: the importance of Zn2+, Mn2+ and Cu2+ in the human pathogen Enterococcus faecalis

Dissertation presented to obtain the Ph.D degree in Biology

Understanding Human Carboxylesterase 2

Dissertation presented to obtain the Ph.D degree in Engineering and Technology Sciences, Biotechnology

Exploring the bioavailability of (poly)phenols from berries and their potential activities in humans

(Poly)phenols are the most widely distributed secondary metabolites, in plants, and, therefore, are regular constituents of human food products. The regular ingestion of (poly)phenol-containing foods has been associated with a reduced risk of acquiring chronic diseases and many studies are currently trying to corroborate this theory. However, the precise contribution of (poly)phenols to disease prevention is still unknown.(...)