Irene Rebelo

Prof. Dr. Irene Rebelo

1. UCIBIO, Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

36Years (1991-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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17 May 2004 in British Journal of Dermatology
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PRP. Rocha-Pereira
P. Rocha-Pereira
Alice Santos-SilvaAlice Santos-Silva
Alice Santos-Silva
IRIrene Rebelo
Irene Rebelo
AFA. Figueiredo
A. Figueiredo
AQA. Quintanilha
A. Quintanilha
FTF. Teixeira
F. Teixeira

1 November 2005 in European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
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Luís BeloLuís Belo
Luís Belo
Alice Santos-SilvaAlice Santos-Silva
Alice Santos-Silva
Susana RochaSusana Rocha
Susana Rocha
MCMuriel Caslake
Muriel Caslake
JCJosephine Cooney
Josephine Cooney
IRIrene Rebelo
Irene Rebelo

1 January 2001 in Clinica Chimica Acta
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PRPetronila Rocha-Pereira
Petronila Rocha-Pereira
Alice Santos-SilvaAlice Santos-Silva
Alice Santos-Silva
IRIrene Rebelo
Irene Rebelo
AFAmérico Figueiredo
Américo Figueiredo
AQAlexandre Quintanilha
Alexandre Quintanilha
FTFrederico Teixeira
Frederico Teixeira

1 June 2002 in Atherosclerosis
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Luís BeloLuís Belo
Luís Belo
MCMuriel Caslake
Muriel Caslake
DGDairena Gaffney
Dairena Gaffney
Alice Santos-SilvaAlice Santos-Silva
Alice Santos-Silva
LPLuı́s Pereira-Leite
Luı́s Pereira-Leite
IRIrene Rebelo
Irene Rebelo

6 June 2023 in Biology
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José Júlio Pereira Gantes da CostaJosé Júlio Pereira Gantes da Costa
José Júlio Pereira Gantes da Costa
Patricia Crespo BragaPatricia Crespo Braga
Patricia Crespo Braga
IRIrene Rebelo
Irene Rebelo
Pedro F. OliveiraPedro F. Oliveira
Pedro F. Oliveira
Marco AlvesMarco Alves
Marco Alves
Mitochondria are pivotal to cellular homeostasis, performing vital functions such as bioenergetics, biosynthesis, and cell signalling. Proper maintenance of these processes is crucial to prevent disease development and ensure optimal cell function. Mitochondrial dynamics, including fission, fusion, biogenesis, mitophagy, and apoptosis, maintain mitochondrial quality control, which is essential for overall cell health. In male reproduction, mitochondria play a pivotal role in germ cell development and any defects in mitochondrial quality can have serious consequences on male fertility. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) also play a crucial role in sperm capacitation, but excessive ROS levels can trigger oxidative damage. Any imbalance between ROS and sperm quality control, caused by non-communicable diseases or environmental factors, can lead to an increase in oxidative stress, cell damage, and apoptosis, which in turn affect sperm concentration, quality, and motility. Therefore, assessing mitochondrial functionality and quality control is essential to gain valuable insights into male infertility. In sum, proper mitochondrial functionality is essential for overall health, and particularly important for male fertility. The assessment of mitochondrial functionality and quality control can provide crucial information for the study and management of male infertility and may lead to the development of new strategies for its management.

6 October 2005 in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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PXPedro Xavier
Pedro Xavier
Luís BeloLuís Belo
Luís Belo
JBJorge Beires
Jorge Beires
IRIrene Rebelo
Irene Rebelo
JMJose Martinez-de-Oliveira
Jose Martinez-de-Oliveira
HBHenrique Barros
Henrique Barros