The research group works in the fields off: vascular effects of flavonoids and other compounds of natural origin. valorization of food extracts and waste from agricultural production. cardiovascular toxic effects of new anticancer and multidrug resistance reverting agents. new modulators of vascular ion channels
We are a synthetic organic group specializing in making molecules with stimuli responsive properties. We assemble molecules to make nanocontainers that are responsive to stimuli such as light, pH and chemical stimuli for applications in drug delivery.
Broad spectrum antivirals The group identified active compounds against emerging viruses (i e Zika, Dengue, SARS COV 2). Analysis of novel foods and circular economy Study the upcycling by products in insects Analysis of the influence insect derived components in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Our research activity adopts a ONE HEALTH approach while applying post genomics (proteomics, metabolomics), cell biology, biochemistry, computational biochemistry and AI in Life Sciences, sustainable pharmaceuticals and circular bioeconomy.
The research group focuses on: - Spectroscopic and spectrophotometric analyses. Use of EPR spectroscopy for traceability, quality, and safety determination in agri food supply chains. use of fishery and agricultural by products for the production of innovative materials. synthesis and characterization of melanin like polymeric materials. methods for enzyme immobilization on nanosystems for industrial applications. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis of processes and products
Research interests of the group focus on the study of insects, and soil fauna in general, of naturalistic as well as agricultural interest. Methodologies employed are taxonomy, molecular evolution, evolutionary genetics, population genetics, metagenomics, genomics, bioinformatics.
The BioAgryLab's research activity is aimed at finding sustainable solutions to be adopted in agriculture to increase both crop yield and quality by reducing the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides, in accordance with guidelines issued by the European Commission, as well as identifying alternative solutions to address environmental issues related to climate change, such as drought, salinity and increased ozone levels
Our patented process is useful to obtain levulinic acid esters by direct alcoholysis of carbohydrates, such as C6 monosaccharides and/or polysaccharides thereof and/or chitin and/or chitosan, with a predetermined alcohol, takes place at a reaction temperature preferably between 100°C and 220°C for a time preferably between 30 and 300 minutes and in the presence of a co-solvent with specific properties, in addition to a conventional acid catalyst said alcohol and said co solvent are preferably separated from the reaction mixture after conversion and then, recycled back to the conversion step
The present invention relates to an apparatus to be used for the production of wine immediately after harvesting the bunches, which consists in separating the berries from the stalk and at the same time dividing the berries into different ripening classes.
The present invention relates to the preparation and use of novel copolymers comprising polylactic acid (PLA), organic plasticizers with epoxy functionality and biodegradable polyester elastomers.
