Mussa Makran

Dr. Mussa Makran

Department of Nutrition, Universidad Fernando Pessoa Canarias, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Biography

Mussa Makran is a researcher with a PhD in Food Science who specializes in the bioactivity of foods, nutraceuticals, and bioactive compounds. His research focuses on their antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytoprotective effects in both cellular and animal models. Dr. Makran uses a range of advanced techniques, including qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometry, to investigate molecular mechanisms and cellular responses to these bioactive compounds. His work also explores the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of these compounds during in vitro digestion, offering insights into their potential therapeutic applications. Additionally, Dr. Makran is skilled in conducting phytochemical analysis via chromatography. His interdisciplinary approach bridges food science with health, with a particular focus on developing functional foods and nutraceuticals for disease prevention and management.

Affiliations

Universidad Fernando Pessoa Canarias

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Department of Nutrition

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Experience

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

01 Oct 2020 - 01 Oct 2024