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  1. Preface

    Article • Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, January 2024, Bentham Science Publishers

    Davide Barreca

  2. Methods for Preclinical Evaluation of Bioactive Natural Products

    Article • June 2023, Bentham Science Publishers

    IPEK SUNTAR, Davide Barreca

  3. Preface

    Article • Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, January 2023, Bentham Science Publishers

    Davide Barreca

  4. Preface

    Article • Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, January 2021, Bentham Science Publishers

    Davide Barreca

  5. Preface

    Article • Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, January 2020, Bentham Science Publishers

    Davide Barreca

  6. Antiviral activity of plants and their isolated bioactive compounds: An update

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, December 2019, Wiley

    Davide Barreca

  7. Polyphenol Characterization and Skin-Preserving Properties of Hydroalcoholic Flower Extract from Himantoglossum robertianum (Orchidaceae)

    Article • Plants, November 2019, MDPI AG

    Davide Barreca

  8. Feijoa Fruit Peel: Micro-morphological Features, Evaluation of Phytochemical Profile, and Biological Properties of Its Essential Oil

    Article • Antioxidants, August 2019, MDPI AG

    Davide Barreca

  9. Botanical Sources, Chemistry, Analysis, and Biological Activity of Furanocoumarins of Pharmaceutical Interest

    Article • Molecules, June 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Michele Protti, Associate Prof. Dr. Laura Mercolini, Davide Barreca

  10. A follow-up report on potential drug interactions with clementines: Two single case experiments show no effect on CYP3A-dependent midazolam clearance

    Article • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, May 2019, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  11. Antioxidant and cytoprotective activities of an ancient Mediterranean citrus (Citrus lumia Risso) albedo extract: Microscopic observations and polyphenol characterization

    Article • Food Chemistry, May 2019, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  12. Opuntia ficus‐indica (L.) Mill. fruit as source of betalains with antioxidant, cytoprotective, and anti‐angiogenic properties

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, March 2019, Wiley

    Davide Barreca

  13. Novel therapeutic strategies for stroke: The role of autophagy

    Article • Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, March 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Ana Sanches Silva, Professor Eduardo Sobarzo-Sanchez, Dr Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Dr Antoni Sureda, Davide Barreca , Marco Dacrema, Rosa Anna Vacca, Prof. Antoni Sureda

  14. Targeting Hedgehog signaling pathway: Paving the road for cancer therapy

    Article • Pharmacological Research, March 2019, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca , Ammad Farooqi, Prof. Antoni Sureda

  15. Curcumin, the golden spice in treating cardiovascular diseases

    Article • Biotechnology Advances, February 2019, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca , Prof. Antoni Sureda

  16. Soft nanoparticles charge expression within lipid membranes: The case of amino terminated dendrimers in bilayers vesicles

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, October 2018, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  17. Targeting ubiquitin-proteasome pathway by natural, in particular polyphenols, anticancer agents: Lessons learned from clinical trials

    Article • Cancer Letters, October 2018, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca , Professor HAROON N KHAN, Prof. Antoni Sureda

  18. The natural plant compound carvacrol as an antimicrobial and anti-biofilm agent: mechanisms, synergies and bio-inspired anti-infective materials

    Article • Biofouling, August 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Davide Barreca

  19. Role of Genetic Background in Cardiovascular Risk Markers Changes in Water Polo Players

    Article • International Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2018, Thieme Publishing Group

    Davide Barreca

  20. Analysis of C-Glycosyl Flavones and 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-glycosyl Derivatives in Blood Oranges (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) Juices and Their Influence on Biological Activity

    Article • January 2018, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Davide Barreca

  21. Covalently immobilized catalase on functionalized graphene: effect on the activity, immobilization efficiency, and tetramer stability

    Article • Biomaterials Science, January 2018, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Davide Barreca , Professor Antonio Rescifina

  22. Polyphenolic profile and biological activities of black carrot crude extract ( Daucus carota L. ssp. sativus var. atrorubens Alef.)

    Article • Fitoterapia, January 2018, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  23. Pharmacological and chemical features of Nepeta L. genus: Its importance as a therapeutic agent

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, October 2017, Wiley

    Dr Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Nicolas Fischer, Davide Barreca , IPEK SUNTAR

  24. Neuroprotective effects of honokiol: from chemistry to medicine

    Article • BioFactors, August 2017, Wiley

    Dr Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Davide Barreca , Prof. Antoni Sureda

  25. Neuroprotective effects of paeoniflorin in neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system

    Article • Phytochemistry Reviews, August 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  26. In Vitro Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Cytoprotective, and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil from Pistacia vera L. Variety Bronte Hull

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, June 2017, MDPI AG

    Davide Barreca

  27. Flavanones: Citrus phytochemical with health-promoting properties

    Article • BioFactors, May 2017, Wiley

    Dr Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Davide Barreca

  28. Neuroprotective effects of phloretin and its glycosylated derivative on rotenone-induced toxicity in human SH-SY5Y neuronal-like cells

    Article • BioFactors, April 2017, Wiley

    Davide Barreca

  29. Assessment of Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Potential of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) Grown in Southern Italy

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2017, MDPI AG

    Davide Barreca

  30. Health effects of phloretin: from chemistry to medicine

    Article • Phytochemistry Reviews, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca , Prof. Antoni Sureda

  31. Sequestering ability to Cu2+ of a new bodipy-based dye and its behavior as in vitro fluorescent sensor

    Article • Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, February 2017, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  32. The Oxidative Stress Response in Elite Water Polo Players: Effects of Genetic Background

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Davide Barreca

  33. Clementine juice has the potential for drug interactions – In vitro comparison with grapefruit and mandarin juice

    Article • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2017, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  34. The interaction and binding of flavonoids to human serum albumin modify its conformation, stability and resistance against aggregation and oxidative injuries

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, January 2017, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  35. Cyanidin-3- O -galactoside in ripe pistachio ( Pistachia vera L. variety Bronte) hulls: Identification and evaluation of its antioxidant and cytoprotective activities

    Article • Journal of Functional Foods, December 2016, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  36. Effect of anionic and cationic polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers on a model lipid membrane

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, November 2016, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  37. Durum wheat particle size affects starch and protein digestion in vitro

    Article • European Journal of Nutrition, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  38. Preliminary Study on the In vitro and In vivo Effects of Asparagopsis taxiformis Bioactive Phycoderivates on Teleosts

    Article • Frontiers in Physiology, October 2016, Frontiers

    Davide Barreca

  39. Proanthocyanidins and hydrolysable tannins: occurrence, dietary intake and pharmacological effects

    Article • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2016, Wiley

    Davide Barreca

  40. Neuroprotective Effects of Quercetin: From Chemistry to Medicine

    Article • CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, September 2016, Bentham Science Publishers

    Davide Barreca

  41. Soft Interaction in Liposome Nanocarriers for Therapeutic Drug Delivery

    Article • Nanomaterials, June 2016, MDPI AG

    Davide Barreca

  42. Chemistry, Pharmacology and Health Benefits of Anthocyanins

    Article • Phytotherapy Research, May 2016, Wiley

    Davide Barreca

  43. Polyphenolic content and biological properties of Avola almond (Prunus dulcis Mill. D.A. Webb) skin and its industrial byproducts

    Article • Industrial Crops and Products, May 2016, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  44. Antioxidant Properties and Flavonoid Profile in Leaves of CalabrianLavandula multifidaL., an Autochthon Plant of Mediterranean Southern Regions

    Article • Chemistry & Biodiversity, April 2016, Wiley

    Davide Barreca

  45. C - and O -glycosyl flavonoids in Sanguinello and Tarocco blood orange ( Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) juice: Identification and influence on antioxidant properties and acetylcholinesterase activity

    Article • Food Chemistry, April 2016, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  46. Evaluation of the nutraceutical, antioxidant and cytoprotective properties of ripe pistachio ( Pistacia vera L., variety Bronte) hulls

    Article • Food Chemistry, April 2016, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  47. Involvement of acetylcholinesterase and protein kinase C in the protective effect of caffeine against β-amyloid-induced alterations in red blood cells

    Article • Biochimie, February 2016, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  48. Molecular characterization of patulin producing and non-producing Penicillium species in apples from Morocco

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, January 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Orazio Romeo, Davide Barreca

  49. Alterations in Red Blood Cell Functionality Induced by an Indole Scaffold Containing a Y-Iminodiketo Moiety: Potential Antiproliferative Conditions

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2016, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Davide Barreca

  50. Insights into the properties of the two enantiomers of trans-δ-viniferin, a resveratrol derivative: antioxidant activity, biochemical and molecular modeling studies of its interactions with hemoglobin

    Article • Molecular BioSystems, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Davide Barreca

  51. Short-Term Effects of Chlorpromazine on Oxidative Stress in Erythrocyte Functionality: Activation of Metabolism and Membrane Perturbation

    Article • Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, January 2016, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Davide Barreca

  52. Developmental abnormalities and neurotoxicological effects of CuO NPs on the black sea urchin Arbacia lixula by embryotoxicity assay

    Article • Marine Environmental Research, October 2015, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  53. Antioxidant Activity of Caffeine

    Article • January 2015, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  54. A new erythrocyte-based biochemical approach to predict the antiproliferative effects of heterocyclic scaffolds: The case of indolone

    Article • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects, January 2015, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  55. Anaerobiosis and metabolic plasticity of Pinna nobilis: Biochemical and ecological features

    Article • Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, October 2014, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  56. Biochemical and antimicrobial activity of phloretin and its glycosilated derivatives present in apple and kumquat

    Article • Food Chemistry, October 2014, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  57. The effects of processing and mastication on almond lipid bioaccessibility using novel methods of in vitro digestion modelling and micro-structural analysis

    Article • British Journal Of Nutrition, September 2014, Cambridge University Press

    Davide Barreca

  58. First evidence of C- and O-glycosyl flavone in blood orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) juice and their influence on antioxidant properties

    Article • Food Chemistry, April 2014, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  59. FTIR, ESI-MS, VT-NMR and SANS study of trehalose thermal stabilization of lysozyme

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, February 2014, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  60. Diosmin binding to human serum albumin and its preventive action against degradation due to oxidative injuries

    Article • Biochimie, November 2013, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  61. Polymethoxylated, C- and O-glycosyl flavonoids in tangelo (Citrus reticulata×Citrus paradisi) juice and their influence on antioxidant properties

    Article • Food Chemistry, November 2013, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  62. Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase Unfolding States in the Presence of Urea and Guanidine Hydrochloride

    Article • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, October 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  63. Glycerol, trehalose and glycerol–trehalose mixture effects on thermal stabilization of OCT

    Article • Chemical Physics, October 2013, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  64. Myelin basic protein: Structural characterization of spherulites formation and preventive action of trehalose

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, June 2013, Elsevier

    PhD Marcella M Di Bella, Davide Barreca

  65. Antiepileptic carbamazepine drug treatment induces alteration of membrane in red blood cells: Possible positive effects on metabolism and oxidative stress

    Article • Biochimie, April 2013, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  66. Flavonoid and Antioxidant Properties of Fruits Belonging to theAnnonaandCitrusGenera

    Article • January 2013, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Davide Barreca

  67. Spectroscopic Determination of Lysozyme Conformational Changes in the Presence of Trehalose and Guanidine

    Article • Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, November 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  68. Caffeine inhibits erythrocyte membrane derangement by antioxidant activity and by blocking caspase 3 activation

    Article • Biochimie, February 2012, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  69. Flavonoids and Furocoumarins in Bergamot, Myrtle-Leaved Orange, and Sour Orange Juices: Distribution and Properties

    Article • January 2012, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Davide Barreca

  70. Juice Analysis in Citrus: Latest Developments

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  71. Elucidation of the flavonoid and furocoumarin composition and radical-scavenging activity of green and ripe chinotto (Citrus myrtifolia Raf.) fruit tissues, leaves and seeds

    Article • Food Chemistry, December 2011, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  72. Flavonoid profile and radical-scavenging activity of Mediterranean sweet lemon (Citrus limetta Risso) juice

    Article • Food Chemistry, November 2011, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  73. Evaluation of the antioxidant and cytoprotective properties of the exotic fruit Annona cherimola Mill. (Annonaceae)

    Article • Food Research International, August 2011, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  74. Kumquat (Fortunella japonica Swingle) juice: Flavonoid distribution and antioxidant properties

    Article • Food Research International, August 2011, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  75. Palytoxin Induces Functional Changes of Anion Transport in Red Blood Cells: Metabolic Impact

    Article • The Journal of Membrane Biology, July 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  76. Distribution of C- and O-glycosyl flavonoids, (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl)glycosyl flavanones and furocoumarins in Citrus aurantium L. juice

    Article • Food Chemistry, January 2011, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  77. Anti-aggregation properties of trehalose on heat-induced secondary structure and conformation changes of bovine serum albumin

    Article • Biophysical Chemistry, April 2010, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  78. Flavonoid Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Juices from Chinotto (Citrus × myrtifolia Raf.) Fruits at Different Ripening Stages

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, March 2010, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Davide Barreca

  79. Resveratrol treatment induces redox stress in red blood cells: a possible role of caspase 3 in metabolism and anion transport

    Article • Biological Chemistry, January 2010, De Gruyter

    Davide Barreca

  80. Influences of Flavonoids on Erythrocyte Membrane and Metabolic Implication Through Anionic Exchange Modulation

    Article • The Journal of Membrane Biology, August 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  81. Stabilization effects of kosmotrope systems on ornithine carbamoyltransferase

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, August 2009, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  82. Derangement of Erythrocytic AE1 in Beta-Thalassemia by Caspase 3: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Implications in Red Blood Cell Senescence

    Article • The Journal of Membrane Biology, February 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  83. Influences of temperature and threshold effect of NaCl concentration on Alpias vulpinus OCT

    Article • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, December 2008, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  84. Influence of l-rhamnosyl-d-glucosyl derivatives on properties and biological interaction of flavonoids

    Article • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, November 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Davide Barreca

  85. Neutron scattering study on the interaction between polyethylene glycol and lysozyme

    Article • Physica B Condensed Matter, July 2008, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  86. Neutron scattering and HPLC study on l-ascorbic acid and its degradation

    Article • Chemical Physics, April 2008, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  87. Spectroscopic investigation of structure-breakers and structure-makers on ornithine carbamoyltransferase

    Article • Food Chemistry, February 2008, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  88. Distribution of Flavonoids and Furocoumarins in Juices from Cultivars ofCitrus bergamiaRisso

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, November 2007, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Davide Barreca

  89. Aggregation processes of biomolecules in presence of trehalose

    Article • Journal of Molecular Structure, September 2007, Elsevier

    Davide Barreca

  90. Flavonoid Composition of Citrus Juices

    Article • Molecules, August 2007, MDPI AG

    Davide Barreca