MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Altino Branco Choupina
Auxiliary ProfessorGroup: Socio-Ecological Systems
Phone: 2733033371
E-mail: albracho@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-3956-9398
Scopus Author ID: 14051602500
Career
- Since 2001: Auxiliary Professor, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança
- 1995 - 2001: Teacher of Biology, Instituto Jean Piaget, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Bragança, Portugal
- 1989 - 2001: Assistant Professor, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança
- 1982 - 1989: Professor of Biology and Director in Secondary Education
Roles
- 2007 - 2009: Vice-head of Biology Department, Agricultural School of Bragança, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança
- 2004 - 2008: Director of the international project of regional development "COMBATINTA" INTERREG III-A, financed with FEDER funds, in collaboration with the University of Salamanca
- Since 2003: Researcher at Mountain Research Centre (CIMO)
- 2003 - 2005: Vice-President of the Representatives Assembly, Agricultural School of Bragança, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Bragança
Qualifications
- 2001 - in Biotechnology, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Portugal
- 1994 - in Biotechnology, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Portugal
- 1986 - in Biology and Geology, Universidade dos Açores, Portugal
Awards and Honors
- 2007 - Vote of Honor from the Scientific Council, Agricultural College of Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Interests
- Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and plants of agricultural and food interest
- Food production by extrusion process
Projects:
- New products derived from sausage
Funding body: PRODER, Medida 4.1.
Reference: 020570056343
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2014-05-27
End: 2017-12-31
Funding body: PRODER, Medida 4.1.
Reference: 020570056343
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2014-05-27
End: 2017-12-31
- Valuation sub beekeeping products - Production of mead and honey vinegar
Funding body: PRODER, Medida 4.1.
Reference: 020557054811
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2014-04-23
End: 2017-12-31
Funding body: PRODER, Medida 4.1.
Reference: 020557054811
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2014-04-23
End: 2017-12-31
MBP - Development of new apiculture products in biological production mode (BPM)
Funding body: PRODER – Medida 4.1 - Cooperação para a Inovação
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2011-02-01
End: 2015-03-31
Funding body: PRODER – Medida 4.1 - Cooperação para a Inovação
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2011-02-01
End: 2015-03-31
- Identification, characterization and role of molecular factors associated with the mechanisms of infection of Fagaceae species by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-AAM/67628/2006
Start: 2007-01-01
End: 2010-01-01
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-AAM/67628/2006
Start: 2007-01-01
End: 2010-01-01
COMBATINTA - Combate à Doença da “Tinta” do Castanheiro e outras culturas regionais por métodos moleculares
Funding body: Interreg III A- Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal-Espanha
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Altino Branco Choupina
Start: 2004-01-01
End: 2008-01-01
Funding body: Interreg III A- Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal-Espanha
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Altino Branco Choupina
Start: 2004-01-01
End: 2008-01-01
Total results: 20
1
Foti P.,Russo N.,Randazzo C.L.,Choupina A.B.,Pino A.,Caggia C.,Romeo F.V.
Profiling of phenol content and microbial community dynamics during pâté olive cake fermentation
Food Bioscience, 52, , 2023
Profiling of phenol content and microbial community dynamics during pâté olive cake fermentation
Food Bioscience, 52, , 2023
2
de Andrade Lourenço D.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
A systematic review about biological control of phytopathogenic Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 9947-9962, 2022
A systematic review about biological control of phytopathogenic Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 9947-9962, 2022
3
Ferreira P.,Choupina A.B.
CRISPR/Cas9 a simple, inexpensive and effective technique for gene editing
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 7079-7086, 2022
CRISPR/Cas9 a simple, inexpensive and effective technique for gene editing
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 7079-7086, 2022
4
Boughanmi M.B.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
In silico characterization of molecular factors involved in metabolism and pathogenicity of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 1463-1473, 2022
In silico characterization of molecular factors involved in metabolism and pathogenicity of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 1463-1473, 2022
5
Rama J.L.R.,Mallo N.,Biddau M.,Fernandes F.,de Miguel T.,Sheiner L.,Choupina A.,Lores M.
Exploring the powerful phytoarsenal of white grape marc against bacteria and parasites causing significant diseases
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 24270-24278, 2021
Exploring the powerful phytoarsenal of white grape marc against bacteria and parasites causing significant diseases
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 24270-24278, 2021
6
Branco I.,Choupina A.
Bioinformatics: new tools and applications in life science and personalized medicine
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 105, 937-951, 2021
Bioinformatics: new tools and applications in life science and personalized medicine
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 105, 937-951, 2021
7
Gonzales-Barron U.,Coelho-Fernandes S.,Santos-Rodrigues G.,Choupina A.,Piedra R.B.,Osoro K.,Celaya R.,García R.R.,Peric T.,Bianco S.D.,Piasentier E.,Chiesa F.,Brugiapaglia A.,Battaglini L.,Baratta M.,Bodas R.,Lorenzo J.M.,Cadavez V.A.P.
Microbial deterioration of lamb meat from European local breeds as affected by its intrinsic properties
Small Ruminant Research, 195, , 2021
Microbial deterioration of lamb meat from European local breeds as affected by its intrinsic properties
Small Ruminant Research, 195, , 2021
8
de Andrade Lourenço D.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
Phytopathogenic oomycetes: a review focusing on Phytophthora cinnamomi and biotechnological approaches
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 9179-9188, 2020
Phytopathogenic oomycetes: a review focusing on Phytophthora cinnamomi and biotechnological approaches
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 9179-9188, 2020
9
Costa R.,Domínguez A.,Choupina A.
Cloning and expression analysis of an endo-1,3-β-d-glucosidase from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 935-942, 2020
Cloning and expression analysis of an endo-1,3-β-d-glucosidase from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 935-942, 2020
10
Martins I.M.,Meirinho S.,Costa R.,Cravador A.,Choupina A.
Cloning, characterization, in vitro and in planta expression of a necrosis-inducing Phytophthora protein 1 gene npp1 from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 46, 6453-6462, 2019
Cloning, characterization, in vitro and in planta expression of a necrosis-inducing Phytophthora protein 1 gene npp1 from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 46, 6453-6462, 2019
11
Pascoal A.,Estevinho M.M.,Choupina A.B.,Sousa-Pimenta M.,Estevinho L.M.
An overview of the bioactive compounds, therapeutic properties and toxic effects of apitoxin
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 134, , 2019
An overview of the bioactive compounds, therapeutic properties and toxic effects of apitoxin
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 134, , 2019
12
Pascoal A.,Estevinho L.,Martins I.,Choupina A.
REVIEW: Novel sources and functions of microbial lipases and their role in the infection mechanisms
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 104, 119-126, 2018
REVIEW: Novel sources and functions of microbial lipases and their role in the infection mechanisms
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 104, 119-126, 2018
13
Martins I.,Matos M.,Costa R.,Lopes-da-Silva F.,Pascoal A.,Estevinho L.,Choupina A.
Transglutaminases: Recent achievements and new sources
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 6957-6964, 2014
Transglutaminases: Recent achievements and new sources
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 6957-6964, 2014
14
Choupina A.,Martins I.
Molecular markers for genetic diversity, gene flow and genetic population structure of freshwater mussel species
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 74, 167-170, 2014
Molecular markers for genetic diversity, gene flow and genetic population structure of freshwater mussel species
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 74, 167-170, 2014
15
Iglesias A.,Pascoal A.,Choupina A.B.,Carvalho C.A.,Feás X.,Estevinho L.M.
Developments in the fermentation process and quality improvement strategies for mead production
Molecules, 19, 12577-12590, 2014
Developments in the fermentation process and quality improvement strategies for mead production
Molecules, 19, 12577-12590, 2014
16
Choupina A.B.,Estevinho L.,Martins I.M.
Scientifically advanced solutions for chestnut ink disease
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 3905-3909, 2014
Scientifically advanced solutions for chestnut ink disease
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 3905-3909, 2014
17
Martins I.M.,Martins F.,Belo H.,Vaz M.,Carvalho M.,Cravador A.,Choupina A.
Cloning, characterization and in vitro and in planta expression of a glucanase inhibitor protein (GIP) of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 2453-2462, 2014
Cloning, characterization and in vitro and in planta expression of a glucanase inhibitor protein (GIP) of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 2453-2462, 2014
18
Meirinho S.,Carvalho M.,Dominguez A.,Choupina A.
Isolation and characterization by asymmetric PCR of the ENDO1 gene for glucan endo-1,3-β-D-glucosidase in phytophthora cinnamomi associated with the ink disease of Castanea sativa Mill
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 53, 513-518, 2010
Isolation and characterization by asymmetric PCR of the ENDO1 gene for glucan endo-1,3-β-D-glucosidase in phytophthora cinnamomi associated with the ink disease of Castanea sativa Mill
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 53, 513-518, 2010
19
Gouveia M.,Coelho V.,Choupina A.,Abreu C.,Hermosa R.,Monte E.
Diagnosis of ink disease of chestnut by molecular identification of associated phytophthora species
Acta Horticulturae, 693, 585-590, 2005
Diagnosis of ink disease of chestnut by molecular identification of associated phytophthora species
Acta Horticulturae, 693, 585-590, 2005
20
Domînguez A.,Ferminân E.,Sânchez M.,Gonzalez F.J.,Pérez-Campo F.M.,Garcia S.,Herrero A.B.,Vicente A.S.,Cabello J.,Prado M.,Iglesias F.J.,Choupina A.,Burguillo F.J.,Fernândcz-Lago L.,Carmen Löpez M.
Non-conventional yeasts as hosts for heterologous protein production
International Microbiology, 1, 131-142, 1998
Non-conventional yeasts as hosts for heterologous protein production
International Microbiology, 1, 131-142, 1998