Ana Catarina Gonçalves Luzio Integrated Member

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Name: Ana Catarina Gonçalves Luzio

Aggregation: Integrated Member

Scopus author ID: 25640278400

Orcid ID: 0000-0001-5052-3596

Ciência Vitae: CB1C-A6BF-94F7

Email: aluzio@utad.pt

Start date: 15-10-2008

Research Groups

Natural resources, biodiversity & climate challenges

Publications

Long-term effects of individual and combined exposure to microplastics and copper in zebrafish hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis – A multi-biomarker evaluation

Santos D., Cabecinha E., Luzio A., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., (2025) Long-term effects of individual and combined exposure to microplastics and copper in zebrafish hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis – A multi-biomarker evaluation Journal of Environmental Management 378 (124770). ISSN: 10958630. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124770.

A Stereological Approach to Quantify Immunohistochemical Staining in Zebrafish Larvae

Santos D., Monteiro S.M., Luzio A., (2024) A Stereological Approach to Quantify Immunohistochemical Staining in Zebrafish Larvae Methods in Molecular Biology 2753 :397-402. ISSN: 19406029. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3625-1_23.

Cytogenetic and Molecular Effects of Kaolin’s Foliar Application in Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) under Summer’s Stressful Growing Conditions

Carvalho A., Dinis L.T., Luzio A., Bernardo S., Moutinho-Pereira J., Lima-Brito J., (2024) Cytogenetic and Molecular Effects of Kaolin’s Foliar Application in Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) under Summer’s Stressful Growing Conditions Genes 15 (747). ISSN: 20734425. doi: 10.3390/genes15060747.

Environmental Health Assessment of the Northwest Portuguese Coast—Biochemical Biomarker Responses in the Marine Gastropod Phorcus lineatus

Santos D., Varandas S., Carrola J.S., Saavedra M.J., Luzio A., Monteiro S.M., Cabecinha E., (2024) Environmental Health Assessment of the Northwest Portuguese Coast—Biochemical Biomarker Responses in the Marine Gastropod Phorcus lineatus Water (Switzerland) 16 (5). ISSN: 20734441. doi: 10.3390/w16010005.

Impacts of Microplastics, Cadmium, and Their Mixtures on Biochemical Biomarkers in the Freshwater Bivalve Corbicula fluminea (Bivalvia, Corbiculidea)

Parra S., Santos D., Luzio A., Cabecinha E., Saavedra M.J., Gago J., Varandas S., Monteiro S.M., (2024) Impacts of Microplastics, Cadmium, and Their Mixtures on Biochemical Biomarkers in the Freshwater Bivalve Corbicula fluminea (Bivalvia, Corbiculidea) Diversity 16 (750). ISSN: 14242818. doi: 10.3390/d16120750.

Microplastics and copper induce apoptosis, alter neurocircuits, and cause behavioral changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) brain

Santos D., Luzio A., Félix L., Cabecinha E., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., (2022) Microplastics and copper induce apoptosis, alter neurocircuits, and cause behavioral changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) brain Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 242 (113926). ISSN: 10902414. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113926.

Microplastics- and copper-induced changes in neurogenesis and DNA methyltransferases in the early life stages of zebrafish

Santos D., Luzio A., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., (2022) Microplastics- and copper-induced changes in neurogenesis and DNA methyltransferases in the early life stages of zebrafish Chemico-Biological Interactions 363 (110021). ISSN: 18727786. doi: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110021.

Oxidative stress, apoptosis and serotonergic system changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) gills after long-term exposure to microplastics and copper

Santos D., Luzio A., Félix L., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., (2022) Oxidative stress, apoptosis and serotonergic system changes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) gills after long-term exposure to microplastics and copper Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology 258 (109363). ISSN: 18781659. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2022.109363.

Toxicity of microplastics and copper, alone or combined, in blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) larvae

Santos D., Perez M., Perez E., Cabecinha E., Luzio A., Félix L., Monteiro S.M., Bellas J., (2022) Toxicity of microplastics and copper, alone or combined, in blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo) larvae Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 91 (103835). ISSN: 18727077. doi: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103835.

Copper impair autophagy on zebrafish (Danio rerio) gill epithelium

Luzio A., Parra S., Costa B., Santos D., Álvaro A.R., Monteiro S.M., (2021) Copper impair autophagy on zebrafish (Danio rerio) gill epithelium Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 86 (103674). ISSN: 18727077. doi: 10.1016/j.etap.2021.103674.

Effects of short-term exposure to genistein and overfeeding diet on the neural and retinal progenitor competence of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Luzio A., Figueiredo M., Matos M.M., Coimbra A.M., Álvaro A.R., Monteiro S.M., (2021) Effects of short-term exposure to genistein and overfeeding diet on the neural and retinal progenitor competence of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) Neurotoxicology and Teratology 88 (107030). ISSN: 18729738. doi: 10.1016/j.ntt.2021.107030.

Kaolin application modulates grapevine photochemistry and defence responses in distinct mediterranean-type climate vineyards

Bernardo S., Luzio A., Machado N., Ferreira H., Vives-Peris V., Malheiro A.C., Correia C., Gómez-Cadenas A., Moutinho-Pereira J., Dinis L.T., (2021) Kaolin application modulates grapevine photochemistry and defence responses in distinct mediterranean-type climate vineyards Agronomy 11 (477). ISSN: 20734395. doi: 10.3390/agronomy11030477.

Malformations and mortality in zebrafish early stages associated with elevated caspase activity after 24 h exposure to MS-222

Félix L.M., Luzio A., Antunes L., Coimbra A.M., Valentim A.M., (2021) Malformations and mortality in zebrafish early stages associated with elevated caspase activity after 24 h exposure to MS-222 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 412 (115385). ISSN: 10960333. doi: 10.1016/j.taap.2020.115385.

Microplastics alone or co-exposed with copper induce neurotoxicity and behavioral alterations on zebrafish larvae after a subchronic exposure

Santos D., Luzio A., Matos C., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., Félix L., (2021) Microplastics alone or co-exposed with copper induce neurotoxicity and behavioral alterations on zebrafish larvae after a subchronic exposure Aquatic Toxicology 235 (105814). ISSN: 18791514. doi: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105814.

Optimising grapevine summer stress responses and hormonal balance by applying kaolin in two Portuguese Demarcated Regions

Bernardo S., Dinis L.T., Luzio A., Machado N., Gonçalves A., Vives-Peris V., Pitarch-Bielsa M., López-Climent M.F., Malheiro A.C., Correia C., Gómez-Cadenas A., Moutinho-Pereira J., (2021) Optimising grapevine summer stress responses and hormonal balance by applying kaolin in two Portuguese Demarcated Regions Oeno One 55 :207-222. doi: 10.20870/OENO-ONE.2021.55.1.4502.

Particle film technology modulates xanthophyll cycle and photochemical dynamics of grapevines grown in the Douro Valley

Bernardo S., Dinis L.T., Luzio A., Machado N., Vives-Peris V., López-Climent M.F., Gómez-Cadenas A., Zacarías L., Rodrigo M.J., Malheiro A.C., Correia C., Moutinho-Pereira J., (2021) Particle film technology modulates xanthophyll cycle and photochemical dynamics of grapevines grown in the Douro Valley Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 162 :647-655. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.03.038.

Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity on berry, skin, pulp and seed from seven red Mediterranean grapevine varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) treated with kaolin foliar sunscreen

Luzio A., Bernardo S., Correia C., Moutinho-Pereira J., Dinis L.T., (2021) Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity on berry, skin, pulp and seed from seven red Mediterranean grapevine varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) treated with kaolin foliar sunscreen Scientia Horticulturae 281 (109962). doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.109962.

Single and combined acute and subchronic toxic effects of microplastics and copper in zebrafish (Danio rerio) early life stages

Santos D., Félix L., Luzio A., Parra S., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., (2021) Single and combined acute and subchronic toxic effects of microplastics and copper in zebrafish (Danio rerio) early life stages Chemosphere 277 (130262). ISSN: 18791298. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130262.

Zebrafish male differentiation: Do all testes go through a “juvenile ovary” stage?

Luzio A., Santos D., Monteiro S.M., Coimbra A.M., (2021) Zebrafish male differentiation: Do all testes go through a “juvenile ovary” stage? Tissue and Cell 72 (101545). ISSN: 15323072. doi: 10.1016/j.tice.2021.101545.

MS-222 induces biochemical and transcriptional changes related to oxidative stress, cell proliferation and apoptosis in zebrafish embryos

Félix L.M., Luzio A., Santos A., Antunes L.M., Coimbra A.M., Valentim A.M., (2020) MS-222 induces biochemical and transcriptional changes related to oxidative stress, cell proliferation and apoptosis in zebrafish embryos Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology 237 (108834). ISSN: 18781659. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108834.

Olive tree physiology and chemical composition of fruits are modulated by different deficit irrigation strategies

Gonçalves A., Silva E., Brito C., Martins S., Pinto L., Dinis L., Luzio A., Martins-Gomes C., Fernandes-Silva A., Ribeiro C., Rodrigues M., Moutinho-Pereira J., Nunes F., Correia C., (2020) Olive tree physiology and chemical composition of fruits are modulated by different deficit irrigation strategies Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 100 :682-694. ISSN: 10970010. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.10064.

Overview of kaolin outcomes from vine to wine: Cerceal white variety case study

Dinis L.T., Bernardo S., Matos C., Malheiro A., Flores R., Alves S., Costa C., Rocha S., Correia C., Luzio A., Moutinho‐Pereira J., (2020) Overview of kaolin outcomes from vine to wine: Cerceal white variety case study Agronomy 10 (1422). ISSN: 20734395. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10091422.

Toxicological effects induced on early life stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio) after an acute exposure to microplastics alone or co-exposed with copper

Santos D., Félix L., Luzio A., Parra S., Cabecinha E., Bellas J., Monteiro S.M., (2020) Toxicological effects induced on early life stages of zebrafish (Danio rerio) after an acute exposure to microplastics alone or co-exposed with copper Chemosphere 261 (127748). ISSN: 18791298. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127748.

A gill histopathology study in two native fish species from the hydrographic douro basin

Santos D., Luzio A., Coimbra A.M., Varandas S., Fontaínhas-Fernandes A., Monteiro S.M., (2019) A gill histopathology study in two native fish species from the hydrographic douro basin Microscopy and Microanalysis 25 :236-243. ISSN: 14358115. doi: 10.1017/S1431927618015490.

Kaolin and salicylic acid alleviate summer stress in rainfed olive orchards by modulation of distinct physiological and biochemical responses

Brito C., Dinis L.T., Luzio A., Silva E., Gonçalves A., Meijón M., Escandón M., Arrobas M., Rodrigues M.Â., Moutinho-Pereira J., Correia C.M., (2019) Kaolin and salicylic acid alleviate summer stress in rainfed olive orchards by modulation of distinct physiological and biochemical responses Scientia Horticulturae 246 :201-211. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.10.059.

Improvement of grapevine physiology and yield under summer stress by kaolin-foliar application: water relations, photosynthesis and oxidative damage.

Dinis, L-T.; Malheiro, A. C.; Luzio, A.; Fraga, H.; Ferreira, H.; Goncalves, I.; Pinto, G.; Correia, C. M.; Moutinho-Pereira, J. (2018) Improvement of grapevine physiology and yield under summer stress by kaolin-foliar application: water relations, photosynthesis and oxidative damage. Photosynthetica 56 (2) :641-651. doi: 10.1007/s11099-017-0714-3. (Impact factor, Quartile: , Q2).

Kaolin modulates ABA and IAA dynamics and physiology of grapevine under Mediterranean summer stress.

Dinis, L-T; Bernardo, S.; Luzio, A.; Pinto, G.; Meijon, M.; Pinto-Marijuan, M.; Cotado, A.; Correia, C.; Moutinho-Pereira, J. (2018) Kaolin modulates ABA and IAA dynamics and physiology of grapevine under Mediterranean summer stress. Journal Of Plant Physiology 220 :181-192. doi: 10.1016/j.jplph.2017.11.007. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.833, Q1).

MS-222 short exposure induces developmental and behavioural alterations in zebrafish embryos.

Felix, L.M.; Luzio, A.; Themudo, M.; Antunes, L.; Matos, M.; Coimbra, A.M.; Valentim, A.M. (2018) MS-222 short exposure induces developmental and behavioural alterations in zebrafish embryos. Reproductive Toxicology 81 :122-131. doi: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2018.07.086. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.58, Q2).

Kaolin particle film application lowers oxidative damage and DNA methylation on grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.).

Bernardo, S, Dinis, LT, Luzio, A, Pinto, G, Meijon, M, Valledor, L, Conde, A, Geros, H, Correia, CM, Moutinho-Pereira, J (2017) Kaolin particle film application lowers oxidative damage and DNA methylation on grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). Environmental And Experimental Botany 139 :39-47. ISSN: 0098-8472. doi: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2017.04.002. (Impact factor, Quartile: 4.369, Q1).

Projects

Vine & Wine PT - Driving Sustainable Growth Through Smart Innovation

Running

Coordinator / Jorge Dias UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Raul Santos
Start date / 2021/11 Funding / IAPMEI - PRR - Recovery and Resilience Plan / Mobilising Agendas Reference / C644866286-00000011

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ATLANTIDA - Platform for the monitoring of the North Atlantic Ocean and tools for the sustainable exploitation of the marine resources

Concluded

Coordinator / Vitor Manuel Oliveira Vasconcelos UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Sandra Monteiro
Start date / 2020/10 Funding / NORTE2020 Reference / NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000040

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INTERACT - Integrative Research in Environment, Agro-Chains and Technology

Concluded

Coordinator / Rui Cortes
Start date / 2016/05 Funding / NORTE2020 Reference / NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000017

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INNOFOOD - INNOVation in the FOOD sector through the valorization of food and agro-food by-products

Concluded

Coordinator / Ana Barros
Start date / 2014/01 Reference / NORTE-07-0124-FEDER-0000029

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Zebrafish (Danio rerio) anaesthesia and potential implications in research – reduction, replacement and refining

Concluded

Coordinator / Ana Maria Marques Valentim UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Sandra Monteiro
Start date / 2013/07 Funding / FCT Reference / PTDC/CVT-WEL/4672/2012

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Ovary apoptosis in zebrafish (Danio rerio): pathways characterization, role in sexual differentiation and as endocrine disruptors

Concluded

Coordinator / Ana Coimbra
Start date / 2010/06 Funding / FCT Reference / PTDC/CVT/102453/2008

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An Integrative Study on the Toxipathic Lesions in Portuguese Estuarine Fishes – Assessing Injury Impact and Toxicogenomic Implications in Experimental Modes

Concluded

UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / António Fernandes
Funding / FCT (PTDC/MAR/70436/2006) Reference / FCT (PTDC/MAR/70436/2006)

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Selecção clonal em castanheiro

Concluded

Coordinator / José Laranjo
Funding / Total - 79.970,40 Euros; UTAD - 79.970,40 Euros

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