Raul Bernardino

Dr. Raul Bernardino

University of Leiria and Oeste, Leiria, Portugal
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Academic Career Length

29Years (1998-Present)

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

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1 November 2010 in Microchemical Journal
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MPM. Isabel Pinto
M. Isabel Pinto
GSGerhard Sontag
Gerhard Sontag
Raul BernardinoRaul Bernardino
Raul Bernardino
JNJoão Paulo Paulo Noronha
João Paulo Paulo Noronha

28 January 2025 in Marine Drugs
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JCJoana Carrasqueira
Joana Carrasqueira
Susana BernardinoSusana Bernardino
Susana Bernardino
Raul BernardinoRaul Bernardino
Raul Bernardino
Clelia AfonsoClelia Afonso
Clelia Afonso
Marine-derived polysaccharides have sparked immense interest in the nutraceutical industry as they possess a wide range of bioactivities which are highlighted in this review. These include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, gut microbiota regulator, anti-diabetic, and anti-obesity. Algae, marine invertebrates, vertebrates, and microorganisms are the main sources of marine polysaccharides, such as alginate, fucoidan, laminarin, carrageenan, chitosan, glycosaminoglycans, and exopolysaccharides. The structure and functional groups of these compounds influence their bioactive properties. Moreover, the functional properties of polysaccharides, such as gelling, thickening, and stabilising capabilities, are also crucial in product development, where they can serve as gluten substitutes in bakery goods and stabilisers in icings, sauces, and yoghurts. The potential of commercial products under development, such as marine polysaccharide supplements, is discussed, along with already commercialised products in the nutraceutical market. This review emphasises the enormous potential of marine-derived polysaccharides as bioactive compounds with health benefits and commercial value.

23 October 1999 in The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
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Raul BernardinoRaul Bernardino
Raul Bernardino
BCBenedito Cabral
Benedito Cabral

1 August 2001 in Journal of Molecular Structure: THEOCHEM
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Raul BernardinoRaul Bernardino
Raul Bernardino
BCBenedito Cabral
Benedito Cabral


2 May 2011 in AAPS PharmSciTech
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AAAndreia Ascenso
Andreia Ascenso
Rita GuedesRita Guedes
Rita Guedes
Raul BernardinoRaul Bernardino
Raul Bernardino
HDHerminio Diogo
Herminio Diogo
FCFilomena A. Carvalho
Filomena A. Carvalho
HCHelena Cabral-Marques
Helena Cabral-Marques