World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
40
Citations
6736
World Ranking
19586
National Ranking
85

Overview

Pedro Moradas-Ferreira is affiliated with the University of Porto in Portugal. Their research contributions span several interconnected scientific fields, including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, and Medicine. These fields reflect a multidisciplinary approach to understanding complex biological systems and disease mechanisms.

The scientist's work includes a focus on several subfields of study, most notably Molecular Biology, Plant Science, and Infectious Diseases. This diversity in specialization indicates engagement with both fundamental and applied aspects of life sciences, addressing a range of biological phenomena from cellular mechanisms to organismal health.

Pedro Moradas-Ferreira's principal research topics cover Biochemical and Molecular Research, Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics, and the development and treatment of HIV/AIDS drugs. This combination highlights their involvement in areas relevant to both plant biology and human health.

The research output includes publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. One recent paper of note is titled "The Onset of Tacrolimus Biosynthesis in Streptomyces tsukubaensis Is Dependent on the Intracellular Redox Status," published in 2020 in the journal Antibiotics. This work explores biochemical processes associated with antibiotic production in microbial species.

Collaborative efforts are a part of Pedro Moradas-Ferreira's research activities. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Sílvia Pires
  • Rute Oliveira
  • Marta V. Mendes

Publications have appeared in venues such as:

  • Antibiotics

Best Publications

  • Complexity of cyanobacterial exopolysaccharides: composition, structures, inducing factors and putative genes involved in their biosynthesis and assembly

    Sara Pereira;Sara Pereira;Andrea Zille;Ernesto Micheletti;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • The molecular defences against reactive oxygen species in yeast

    P. Moradas-Ferreira;V. Costa;P. Piper;W.H. Mager

  • Oxidative stress and signal transduction in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: insights into ageing, apoptosis and diseases

    Vitor Costa;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • Oxidative stress biomarkers in two resident species, mullet (Mugil cephalus) and flounder (Platichthys flesus), from a polluted site in River Douro Estuary, Portugal.

    M. Ferreira;P. Moradas-Ferreira;P. Moradas-Ferreira;M.A. Reis-Henriques

  • Induction of major heat-shock proteins of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, including plasma membrane Hsp30, by ethanol levels above a critical threshold.

    P. W. Piper;K. Talreja;B. Panaretou;P. Moradas-Ferreira

  • Hydrogen peroxide-induced carbonylation of key metabolic enzymes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: the involvement of the oxidative stress response regulators Yap1 and Skn7.

    Vítor M.V Costa;Maria Amélia Amorim;Maria Amélia Amorim;Alexandre Quintanilha;Alexandre Quintanilha;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • Human serum albumin adsorption on TiO2 from single protein solutions and from plasma

    S R Sousa;P Moradas-Ferreira;B Saramago;L Viseu Melo

  • Quercetin increases oxidative stress resistance and longevity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    Iracema Belinha;Maria Amélia Amorim;Pedro Rodrigues;Victor de Freitas

  • Mitochondrial superoxide dismutase is essential for ethanol tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the post-diauxic phase.

    V. Costa;M. A. Amorim;E. Reis;A. Quintanilha

  • Using extracellular polymeric substances (EPS)-producing cyanobacteria for the bioremediation of heavy metals: do cations compete for the EPS functional groups and also accumulate inside the cell?

    Sara Pereira;Sara Pereira;Ernesto Micheletti;Andrea Zille;Arlete Santos;Arlete Santos

  • Selection of Suitable Reference Genes for RT-qPCR Analyses in Cyanobacteria

    Filipe Pinto;Catarina C. Pacheco;Daniela Ferreira;Daniela Ferreira;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • SELECTIVE ADVANTAGES CREATED BY CODON AMBIGUITY ALLOWED FOR THE EVOLUTION OF AN ALTERNATIVE GENETIC CODE IN CANDIDA SPP.

    Manuel Santos;Caroline Cheesman;Vitor Santos Costa;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • Adaptive response of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to reactive oxygen species: defences, damage and death.

    Pedro Moradas-Ferreira;Vítor Costa

  • Acquisition of ethanol tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: the key role of the mitochondrial superoxide dismutase.

    V. Costa;E. Reis;A. Quintanilha;P. Moradasferreira

  • Osteoblast adhesion and morphology on TiO2 depends on the competitive preadsorption of albumin and fibronectin.

    S. R. Sousa;S. R. Sousa;M. Lamghari;P. Sampaio;P. Moradas‐Ferreira;P. Moradas‐Ferreira

  • Mnsod overexpression extends the yeast chronological (G0) life span but acts independently of Sir2p histone deacetylase to shorten the replicative life span of dividing cells

    Nicholas Harris;Vitor Costa;Morag MacLean;Mehdi Mollapour

  • Protein oxidation, repair mechanisms and proteolysis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

    Vitor Costa;Alexandre Quintanilha;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • Isc1p Plays a Key Role in Hydrogen Peroxide Resistance and Chronological Lifespan through Modulation of Iron Levels and Apoptosis

    Teresa Almeida;Teresa Almeida;Marta Marques;Marta Marques;Dominik Mojzita;Maria A. Amorim;Maria A. Amorim

  • Response of a strict anaerobe to oxygen: survival strategies in Desulfovibrio gigas.

    Paula Fareleira;Bruno S. Santos;Célia António;Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

  • Dynamics of fibronectin adsorption on TiO2 surfaces.

    S R Sousa;M Manuela Brás;P Moradas-Ferreira;M A Barbosa

Frequent Co-Authors

José A. Teixeira
José A. Teixeira University of Minho
Paulo J. Oliveira
Paulo J. Oliveira University of Coimbra
Margarida Casal
Margarida Casal University of Minho
Peter W. Piper
Peter W. Piper University of Sheffield
Mário A. Barbosa
Mário A. Barbosa University of Porto
Stefan Hohmann
Stefan Hohmann Chalmers University of Technology
João F. Passos
João F. Passos Mayo Clinic
Mário Sousa
Mário Sousa University of Porto
J. Colin Murrell
J. Colin Murrell University of East Anglia
Carlos Azevedo
Carlos Azevedo University of Porto

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Biology and Biochemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse healthcare and research careers. If you're interested in combining science with data and technology, online degrees in health information management (HIM) are an excellent option. Many students are now seeking the him degree online for flexibility and strong career prospects.

Graduates can move into specialized fields like medical coding and billing. Understanding the differences between credentials such as certified coding specialist and other certifications is crucial for career advancement. These roles are essential in maintaining accurate healthcare records and facilitating insurance claims.

The medical billing and coding job outlook remains positive, with increasing demand for skilled professionals in hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. If you're curious about financial rewards, it's helpful to research what is medical coding salary to set realistic expectations and future goals.

Online degrees and certifications in these areas provide a flexible pathway from a biology background to well-paying, in-demand healthcare administration roles.

Best Scientists Citing Pedro Moradas-Ferreira

Trending Scientists