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Amélia M. Silva is affiliated with the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Portugal. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Agricultural and Biological Sciences, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates biological, chemical, and pharmaceutical sciences.

The scientist's main subfields of study include Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, and Biochemistry. These areas intersect closely with their key research topics, which emphasize the study of phytochemicals and antioxidant activities, essential oils and antimicrobial activity, advancements in transdermal drug delivery, and nanotechnology applied to drug delivery systems.

Recent publications by Amélia M. Silva demonstrate a focus on nanomaterials and drug delivery mechanisms, including the following works:

  • Polymeric Nanoparticles: Production, Characterization, Toxicology and Ecotoxicology (2020), published in Molecules
  • Metal-Based Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents: An Overview (2020), published in Nanomaterials
  • Microemulsions and Nanoemulsions in Skin Drug Delivery (2022), published in Bioengineering
  • Physicochemical and Biopharmaceutical Aspects Influencing Skin Permeation and Role of SLN and NLC for Skin Drug Delivery (2022), published in Heliyon
  • Nanomaterials for Skin Delivery of Cosmeceuticals and Pharmaceuticals (2020), published in Applied Sciences

Amélia M. Silva frequently collaborates with co-authors including Eliana B. Souto, Carlos Martins-Gomes, Antonello Santini, Patrícia Severino, and Alessandra Durazzo. This network of collaborators has contributed to a consistent output of research in areas closely linked to pharmaceutical sciences and nanotechnology.

The scientist's work is frequently published in several key academic venues, including:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Molecules
  • Antioxidants
  • Forests
  • Materials

The scope of their research advances knowledge on the synthesis and applications of nanoparticles, nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, and the role of phytochemicals in health-related applications. This includes an emphasis on improving drug delivery efficacy using advanced technologies and exploring natural substances for their bioactive properties.

Best Publications

  • Polymeric nanoparticles: production, characterization, toxicology and ecotoxicology

    Aleksandra Zielińska;Filipa Carreiró;Ana M. Oliveira;Andreia Neves

  • Metal-based nanoparticles as antimicrobial agents: an overview.

    Elena Sánchez-López;Elena Sánchez-López;Daniela Gomes;Gerard Esteruelas;Lorena Bonilla

  • Current State-of-Art and New Trends on Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN and NLC) for Oral Drug Delivery

    Patrícia Severino;Tatiana Andreani;Ana Sofia Macedo;Joana F. Fangueiro

  • Memantine loaded PLGA PEGylated nanoparticles for Alzheimer’s disease: in vitro and in vivo characterization

    Elena Sánchez-López;Elena Sánchez-López;Miren Ettcheto;Miren Ettcheto;Maria Antonia Egea;Marta Espina

  • Tramadol hydrochloride: Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse side effects, co-administration of drugs and new drug delivery systems

    M. Vazzana;T. Andreani;J. Fangueiro;C. Faggio

  • Nanoparticle Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Diabetes Complications.

    Eliana B. Souto;Eliana B. Souto;Selma B. Souto;Joana R. Campos;Patricia Severino

  • Sugar-Lowering Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome-Review of Classical and New Compounds: Part-I

    Raquel Vieira;Selma B Souto;Elena Sánchez-López;Ana López Machado

  • Design of cationic lipid nanoparticles for ocular delivery: development, characterization and cytotoxicity.

    Joana F. Fangueiro;Tatiana Andreani;Maria A. Egea;Maria L. Garcia

  • Nanoencapsulation of polyphenols for protective effect against colon-rectal cancer.

    Isis S. Santos;Bruno M. Ponte;Prapaporn Boonme;Amélia M. Silva

  • PEGylated PLGA nanospheres optimized by design of experiments for ocular administration of dexibuprofen-in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo characterization.

    E. Sánchez-López;M.A. Egea;A. Cano;M. Espina

  • Biopharmaceutical evaluation of epigallocatechin gallate-loaded cationic lipid nanoparticles (EGCG-LNs): In vivo, in vitro and ex vivo studies.

    Joana F. Fangueiro;Ana C. Calpena;Beatriz Clares;Tatiana Andreani

  • Citrus reticulata Blanco peels as a source of antioxidant and anti-proliferative phenolic compounds

    Sandrine S. Ferreira;Amélia M. Silva;Fernando M. Nunes

  • Mediterranean essential oils as precious matrix components and active ingredients of lipid nanoparticles

    C. Carbone;C. Carbone;C. Martins-Gomes;C. Caddeo;A.M. Silva

  • Preparation and characterization of PEG-coated silica nanoparticles for oral insulin delivery

    Tatiana Andreani;Ana Luiza R. de Souza;Charlene P. Kiill;Esteban N. Lorenzón

  • Effect of mucoadhesive polymers on the in vitro performance of insulin-loaded silica nanoparticles: Interactions with mucin and biomembrane models.

    Tatiana Andreani;Leonardo Miziara;Esteban N. Lorenzón;Ana Luiza R. de Souza

  • Biosurfactants: Properties and Applications in Drug Delivery, Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology.

    Thiago R Bjerk;Patricia Severino;Sona Jain;Conrado Marques

  • Potential application of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) stem extracts in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries: Valorization of a by-product

    Carla Leal;Irene Gouvinhas;Rafaela A. Santos;Eduardo Rosa

  • Current nanotechnology approaches for the treatment and management of diabetic retinopathy.

    Joana F. Fangueiro;Amélia M. Silva;Maria L. Garcia;Eliana B. Souto

  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity of citral: Optimization of citral-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) using experimental factorial design and LUMiSizer®

    Aleksandra Zielińska;Carlos Martins-Gomes;Nuno R. Ferreira;Amélia M. Silva

  • Physicochemical characterization of epigallocatechin gallate lipid nanoparticles (EGCG-LNs) for ocular instillation.

    Joana F. Fangueiro;Tatiana Andreani;Tatiana Andreani;Lisete Fernandes;Maria L. Garcia

Frequent Co-Authors

Antonello Santini
Antonello Santini University of Naples Federico II
Francisco Veiga
Francisco Veiga University of Coimbra
João A. C. Santos
João A. C. Santos Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Antoni Camins
Antoni Camins University of Barcelona
Massimo Zaccardelli
Massimo Zaccardelli Council for Agricultural Research and Economics
Rohit N. Kulkarni
Rohit N. Kulkarni Harvard Medical School
Atanas G. Atanasov
Atanas G. Atanasov Medical University of Vienna
João Paulo Teixeira
João Paulo Teixeira University of Porto
Yu-Hua Tseng
Yu-Hua Tseng Harvard University
Ruth Pereira
Ruth Pereira University of Porto

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