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Mercedes Maqueda

Mercedes Maqueda

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
76
Citations
15344
World Ranking
5162
National Ranking
71

Overview

Mercedes Maqueda is affiliated with the University of Granada in Spain. Their research spans several interconnected fields within biological sciences, particularly focusing on biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as agricultural and biological sciences and immunology and microbiology.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • Immunology and Microbiology

Within these broader fields, Maqueda's work delves into subfields such as molecular biology, food science, microbiology, ecology, and plant science. Their research interests have a strong emphasis on microbial interactions, antimicrobial activities, and the relationship between gut microbiota and health.

Key topics covered in their research include:

  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
  • Bacteriophages and Microbial Interactions
  • Garlic and Onion Studies
  • Animal Nutrition and Physiology
  • Gut Microbiota and Health
  • Bacterial Biofilms and Quorum Sensing

Maqueda has contributed frequently to specific scientific publication venues, reflecting the thematic focus of their research. These venues include:

  • Antibiotics
  • Animals
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Frontiers in Microbiology
  • Microorganisms

Their recent papers illustrate this scope, including:

  • "Allium-Based Phytobiotic Enhances Egg Production in Laying Hens through Microbial Composition Changes in Ileum and Cecum" (2021) published in Animals
  • "Synergy of the Bacteriocin AS-48 and Antibiotics against Uropathogenic Enterococci" (2020) published in Antibiotics
  • "Allium Extract Implements Weaned Piglet's Productive Parameters by Modulating Distal Gut Microbiota" (2021) published in Antibiotics
  • "Assessing the Effectiveness of AS-48 in Experimental Mice Models of Chagas' Disease" (2020) published in Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
  • "Antibacterial Directed Chemotherapy Using AS-48 Peptide Immobilized on Biomimetic Magnetic Nanoparticles Combined with Magnetic Hyperthermia" (2021) published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Collaborative work is a significant aspect of Maqueda's research activities. They have frequently co-authored publications with several researchers, including:

  • Eva Valdivia
  • Manuel Martínez-Bueno
  • Manuel Montalbán-López
  • Antonio M. Martín-Platero
  • Juan Manuel Peralta-Sánchez

This profile reflects a body of work centered on antimicrobial peptides and microbiota modulation, with practical implications in animal nutrition, health, and microbial interactions. Their publication record and collaboration network suggest active engagement in both experimental and applied microbiology related to food and health sciences.

Best Publications

  • Advances in the analysis of phenolic compounds in products derived from bees.

    A.M. Gómez-Caravaca;M. Gómez-Romero;D. Arráez-Román;A. Segura-Carretero

  • Phenolic compounds in olive leaves: Analytical determination, biotic and abiotic influence, and health benefits

    Nassima Talhaoui;Amani Taamalli;Ana María Gómez-Caravaca;Alberto Fernández-Gutiérrez

  • Peptide AS-48: prototype of a new class of cyclic bacteriocins.

    Mercedes Maqueda;Antonio Galvez;Manuel Martinez Bueno;Maria Jose Sanchez-Barrena

  • Genetic features of circular bacteriocins produced by Gram-positive bacteria

    Mercedes Maqueda;Marina Sánchez-Hidalgo;Matilde Fernández;Manuel Montalbán-López

  • Characterization and safety evaluation of enterococci isolated from Spanish goats' milk cheeses

    Antonio M. Martín-Platero;Eva Valdivia;Mercedes Maqueda;Manuel Martínez-Bueno

  • Bacteriocin AS-48, a microbial cyclic polypeptide structurally and functionally related to mammalian NK-lysin

    Carlos González;Grant M. Langdon;Marta Bruix;Antonio Gálvez

  • Health Effects of Psidium guajava L. Leaves: An Overview of the Last Decade

    Elixabet Díaz-de-Cerio;Vito Verardo;Ana María Gómez-Caravaca;Alberto Fernández-Gutiérrez

  • Characterization and partial purification of a broad spectrum antibiotic AS-48 produced by Streptococcus faecalis.

    A. Gálvez;M. Maqueda;E. Valdivia;A. Quesada

  • Determination of phenolic compounds of ‘Sikitita’ olive leaves by HPLC-DAD-TOF-MS. Comparison with its parents ‘Arbequina’ and ‘Picual’ olive leaves

    Nassima Talhaoui;Ana María Gómez-Caravaca;Lorenzo León;Raúl De la Rosa

  • Determination of the Major Phenolic Compounds in Pomegranate Juices by HPLC–DAD–ESI-MS

    Ana María Gómez-Caravaca;Vito Verardo;Moreno Toselli;Antonio Segura-Carretero

  • Determination of the gene sequence and the molecular structure of the enterococcal peptide antibiotic AS-48.

    M Martínez-Bueno;M Maqueda;A Gálvez;B Samyn

  • Chemometric applications to assess quality and critical parameters of virgin and extra-virgin olive oil. A review.

    Ana M. Gómez-Caravaca;Rubén M. Maggio;Lorenzo Cerretani

  • Choline chloride derivative-based deep eutectic liquids as novel green alternative solvents for extraction of phenolic compounds from olive leaf

    M.E. Alañón;M. Ivanović;A.M. Gómez-Caravaca;D. Arráez-Román

  • Biopreservation, an ecological approach to improve the safety and shelf-life of foods

    S. Ananou;M. Maqueda;M. Martínez-Bueno;E. Valdivia

  • Characterization of antimicrobial substances produced by Enterococcus faecalis MRR 10-3, isolated from the uropygial gland of the hoopoe (Upupa epops).

    Antonio M. Martín-Platero;Eva Valdivia;Magdalena Ruíz-Rodríguez;Juan J. Soler

  • Permeation of bacterial cells, permeation of cytoplasmic and artificial membrane vesicles, and channel formation on lipid bilayers by peptide antibiotic AS-48.

    A Gálvez;M Maqueda;M Martínez-Bueno;E Valdivia

  • A simple method for semi-preparative-scale production and recovery of enterocin AS-48 derived from Enterococcus faecalis subsp. liquefaciens A-48-32.

    Hikmate Abriouel;Eva Valdivia;Manuel Martı́nez-Bueno;Mercedes Maqueda

  • Control of Listeria monocytogenes in model sausages by enterocin AS-48.

    Samir Ananou;Margarita Garriga;Marta Hugas;Mercedes Maqueda

  • Control of Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris in fruit juices by enterocin AS-48

    Ma. J. Grande;R. Lucas;H. Abriouel;N. Ben Omar

  • Inhibition of toxicogenic Bacillus cereus in rice-based foods by enterocin AS-48.

    Maria J. Grande;Rosario Lucas;Hikmate Abriouel;Eva Valdivia

Frequent Co-Authors

Eva Valdivia
Eva Valdivia University of Granada
Manuel Martínez-Bueno
Manuel Martínez-Bueno University of Granada
Antonio Gálvez
Antonio Gálvez University of Jaén
Hikmate Abriouel
Hikmate Abriouel University of Jaén
Manuel Rico
Manuel Rico Spanish National Research Council
Marta Bruix
Marta Bruix Spanish National Research Council
Carlos González
Carlos González Spanish National Research Council
Margarita Garriga
Margarita Garriga Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
Enrique Méndez
Enrique Méndez Spanish National Research Council
Luis Serrano
Luis Serrano Centre for Genomic Regulation

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