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Miguel A. Prieto

Miguel A. Prieto

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
54
Citations
8755
World Ranking
15789
National Ranking
345

Overview

Miguel A. Prieto is affiliated with Universidade de Vigo in Spain. Their research primarily focuses on various aspects of agricultural and biological sciences with significant contributions to medicine. Their work encompasses numerous subfields including food science, plant science, biochemistry, molecular biology, and aquatic science.

The scientist's research interests span multiple main topics. These include:

  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
  • Algal Biology and Biofuel Production
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
  • Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
  • Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
  • Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies

Miguel A. Prieto has published extensively, with a notable number of papers appearing in several key journals and publication venues. The most frequent journals of publication are:

  • Foods
  • Food Chemistry
  • Antioxidants
  • Molecules
  • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Recent seminal papers include:

  • "Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil," 2020, Foods
  • "Benefits and Drawbacks of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction for the Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Algae," 2021, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • "Protein Oxidation in Muscle Foods: A Comprehensive Review," 2021, Antioxidants
  • "Status and Challenges of Plant-Anticancer Compounds in Cancer Treatment," 2021, Pharmaceuticals
  • "Essential Oils and Their Application on Active Packaging Systems: A Review," 2021, Resources

Collaboration is a strong component of their work, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Jesús Simal-Gándara
  • María Carpena
  • Paula Garcia-Oliveira
  • Maria Fraga-Corral
  • Antía G. Pereira

Best Publications

  • Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    Cecilia Jimenez-Lopez;Cecilia Jimenez-Lopez;Maria Carpena;Catarina Lourenço-Lopes;Maria Gallardo-Gomez

  • Benefits and Drawbacks of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction for the Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Algae.

    Anxo Carreira-Casais;Paz Otero;Pascual Garcia-Perez;Paula Garcia-Oliveira;Paula Garcia-Oliveira

  • Status and Challenges of Plant-Anticancer Compounds in Cancer Treatment.

    Paula Garcia-Oliveira;Paz Otero;Antia Gonzalez Pereira;Antia Gonzalez Pereira;Franklin Chamorro

  • Technological Application of Tannin-Based Extracts.

    Maria Fraga-Corral;Paula García-Oliveira;Antia G Pereira;Antia G Pereira;Catarina Lourenço-Lopes

  • Valorization of by-products from olive oil industry and added-value applications for innovative functional foods.

    Patricia Gullón;Beatriz Gullón;Gonzalo Astray;María Carpena

  • Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction to obtain mycosterols from Agaricus bisporus L. by response surface methodology and comparison with conventional Soxhlet extraction.

    Sandrina A. Heleno;Patrícia Diz;M.A. Prieto;Lillian Barros

  • Optimization of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction of anthocyanins from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces for natural food colorants.

    José Pinela;M.A. Prieto;Eliana Pereira;Inès Jabeur

  • Microwave-assisted extraction of phenolic acids and flavonoids and production of antioxidant ingredients from tomato: A nutraceutical-oriented optimization study

    José Pinela;M.A. Prieto;Ana Maria Carvalho;Maria Filomena Barreiro

  • Catechin-based extract optimization obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits using maceration/microwave/ultrasound extraction techniques

    Bianca R. Albuquerque;M.A. Prieto;Maria Filomena Barreiro;Alírio Rodrigues

  • Glucosinolates: molecular structure, breakdown, genetic, bioavailability, properties and healthy and adverse effects.

    M A Prieto;Cecilia Jiménez López;Jesus Simal-Gandara

  • Main bioactive phenolic compounds in marine algae and their mechanisms of action supporting potential health benefits.

    C. Jimenez-Lopez;A.G. Pereira;C. Lourenço-Lopes;P. Garcia-Oliveira

  • Xanthophylls from the Sea: Algae as Source of Bioactive Carotenoids.

    Antia G. Pereira;Paz Otero;Javier Echave;Anxo Carreira-Casais

  • Macroalgae as a Source of Valuable Antimicrobial Compounds: Extraction and Applications.

    Aurora Silva;Aurora Silva;Sofia A. Silva;M. Carpena;P. Garcia-Oliveira;P. Garcia-Oliveira

  • Biological action mechanisms of fucoxanthin extracted from algae for application in food and cosmetic industries

    C. Lourenço-Lopes;C. Lourenço-Lopes;M. Fraga-Corral;M. Fraga-Corral;C. Jimenez-Lopez;C. Jimenez-Lopez;M. Carpena

  • Enhanced extraction of phenolic compounds using choline chloride based deep eutectic solvents from Juglans regia L.

    Vanessa Vieira;Miguel A. Prieto;Miguel A. Prieto;Lillian Barros;João A.P. Coutinho

  • Optimization and comparison of heat and ultrasound assisted extraction techniques to obtain anthocyanin compounds from Arbutus unedo L. Fruits.

    Cecilia Jiménez López;Cristina Caleja;M.A. Prieto;M.A. Prieto;Maria Filomena Barreiro

  • Molecular cloning, sequencing and expression in Escherichia coli of the capsid protein gene from rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (Spanish isolate AST(89)

    J. A. Boga;R. Casais;M. S. Marin;J. M. Martin-Alonso

  • Valorization of kiwi agricultural waste and industry by-products by recovering bioactive compounds and applications as food additives: A circular economy model.

    F. Chamorro;M. Carpena;M. Fraga-Corral;J. Echave

  • Secondary Aroma: Influence of Wine Microorganisms in Their Aroma Profile.

    Maria Carpena;Maria Fraga-Corral;Maria Fraga-Corral;Paz Otero;Paz Otero;Raquel A Nogueira

  • β-Carotene assay revisited. application to characterize and quantify antioxidant and prooxidant activities in a microplate

    M A Prieto;I Rodríguez-Amado;J A Vázquez;M A Murado

Frequent Co-Authors

Jesús Simal-Gándara
Jesús Simal-Gándara Universidade de Vigo
Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira
Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Lillian Barros
Lillian Barros Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Marina Soković
Marina Soković University of Belgrade
Francisco Parra
Francisco Parra University of Oviedo
M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira
M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira University of Porto
Alírio E. Rodrigues
Alírio E. Rodrigues University of Porto
P. T. de Zeeuw
P. T. de Zeeuw Leiden University
Hagai Netzer
Hagai Netzer Tel Aviv University
Linda J. Tacconi
Linda J. Tacconi Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics

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