Scientific area
1.4 Chemical sciences
Discipline(s)
Physical chemistry, Polymer science, Electrochemistry (dry cells, batteries, fuel cells, corrosion metals, electrolysis)
Organic chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Project title
Human Health: Molecular Interventions and Regulation Mechanisms.
Scientific Coordinator's name:
Rodrigo F. M. de Almeida
Scientific Coordinator's e-mail:
rodrigo.almeida@fc.ul.pt
Principal R&D Unit:
Centro de Química e Bioquímica (CQB)
Other R&D Units involved in the project:
Other R&D units involved in the project
Project keyword(s)
phytochemicals, biophysical methods, medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry
Short abstract and comments
Phytochemicals are known to exert several health benefits namely through antioxidant activity. A mechanism for the action of phytochemicals may be found at the level of the cell membranes. In order to gain a detailed understanding about phytochemicals action and be able to model the ability of a given phytochemical compound to fine tune cell protection mechanisms, the following aspects are being studied: (i) interaction of phytochemical compounds with lipid membranes; (ii) phytochemicals permeation through the lipid membranes; (iii) interaction of phytochemicals with specific membrane lipids and proteins; (iv) general effects of phytochemicals on human cells.
Potential uses/indications
we intend to fully explore the application of phytochemicals in the prevention/treatment of multifactorial and age-related diseases
Status
Ongoing
Partner Status: Seeking Partners?
Yes
Grant number (QREN, FP7, Eureka, etc)
UID/MULTI/00612/2013
Last edited on
2016-11-23 17:45:28