Helena Maria Vala Correia PhD Collaborator

BIO

Name: Helena Maria Vala Correia

Aggregation: PhD Collaborator

Scopus author ID: 6506530409

Orcid ID: 0000-0001-6829-4867

Ciência Vitae: 7A1E-E85E-FFA4

Email: hvala@esav.ipv.pt

Publications

Aloysia citrodora extract as a chemopreventive agent against HPV16-induced lesions: findings from K14-HPV16 mice
Medeiros-Fonseca B., Faustino-Rocha A.I., Silva J., Silva M.G., Pires M.J., Neuparth M.J., Vala H., Vasconcelos-Nóbrega C., Dias M.I., Barros L., Gonçalves L., Gaivão I., Bastos M.M.S.M., Félix L., Venâncio C., Medeiros R., Gil da Costa R.M., Oliveira P.A., (2024) Aloysia citrodora extract as a chemopreventive agent against HPV16-induced lesions: findings from K14-HPV16 mice Exploration of Medicine 5 :416-433. ISSN: 26923106. doi: 10.37349/emed.2024.00228.

Molecular evidence of sporadic Coxiella burnetii excretion in sheep milk, central Portugal
Pires H., Santos-Silva S., Cruz A.V.S., Cardoso L., Lopes A.P., Pereira M.A., Nóbrega C., Mega A.C., Santos C., Cruz R., Esteves F., Vala H., Matos A.C., Barradas P.F., Coelho A.C., Mesquita J.R., (2024) Molecular evidence of sporadic Coxiella burnetii excretion in sheep milk, central Portugal Veterinary Research Communications 48 :2713-2719. ISSN: 15737446. doi: 10.1007/s11259-024-10389-x.

Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Small Ruminant Autochthonous Breeds from Centre Region of Portugal—A Cross Sectional Study
Pereira M.A., Vila-Viçosa M.J., Coelho C., Santos C., Esteves F., Cruz R., Gomes L., Henriques D., Vala H., Nóbrega C., Mega A.C., Melo C.d., Malva M., Braguez J., Mateus T.L., (2024) Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Small Ruminant Autochthonous Breeds from Centre Region of Portugal—A Cross Sectional Study Animals 14 (1241). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani14081241.

Animal Models in Phytopharmacology and Toxicological Testing of Plant Products
Faustino-Rocha A.I., Medeiros-Fonseca B., Vala H., Pires M.J., Vasconcelos-Nóbrega C., Oliveira P.A., (2023) Animal Models in Phytopharmacology and Toxicological Testing of Plant Products Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Steps Towards Drug Discovery :289-306. doi: 10.1201/b22842-16.

Functional recovery of injured cavernous nerves achieved through endogenous nerve growth factor-containing bioactive fibrous membrane
Casanova M.R., Mota P., Vala H., Nóbrega C., Morais A.d.S., Silva C.S., Barros A.A., Reis R.L., Lima E., Martins A., Neves N.M., (2023) Functional recovery of injured cavernous nerves achieved through endogenous nerve growth factor-containing bioactive fibrous membrane Acta Biomaterialia 168 :416-428. ISSN: 18787568. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.07.015.

Quercus spp. extract as a promising preventive or therapeutic strategy for cancer: A systematic review
Oliveira P.A., Medeiros-Fonseca B., Vasconcelos-Nóbrega C., Alvarado A., Pires M.J., Vala H., Barros A.I.R.N.A., Faustino-Rocha A.I., (2023) Quercus spp. extract as a promising preventive or therapeutic strategy for cancer: A systematic review Molecular Medicine Reports 28 (175). ISSN: 17913004. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2023.13062.

Study on the antineoplastic and toxicological effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf infusion using the K14-HPV16 transgenic mouse model
Yu M., Gouvinhas I., Pires M.J., Neuparth M.J., Costa R.M.G.d., Medeiros R., Bastos M.M.S.M., Vala H., Félix L., Venâncio C., Barros A.I.R.N.A., Oliveira P.A., (2023) Study on the antineoplastic and toxicological effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf infusion using the K14-HPV16 transgenic mouse model Food and Chemical Toxicology 174 (113689). ISSN: 18736351. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113689.

TNFR2 as a Potential Biomarker for Early Detection and Progression of CKD
Lousa I., Reis F., Viana S., Vieira P., Vala H., Belo L., Santos-Silva A., (2023) TNFR2 as a Potential Biomarker for Early Detection and Progression of CKD Biomolecules 13 (534). ISSN: 2218273X. doi: 10.3390/biom13030534.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus circulating among sheep of Portugal: a nationwide serosurvey assessment
Mesquita J.R., Cruz R., Esteves F., Santos C., Pousa H., Coelho C., Mega A.C., Nóbrega C., Vala H., Peyrefitte C.N., Nascimento M.S.J., Barradas P.F., (2022) Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus circulating among sheep of Portugal: a nationwide serosurvey assessment Tropical Animal Health and Production 54 (237). ISSN: 15737438. doi: 10.1007/s11250-022-03238-z.

Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Individuals Occupationally Exposed to Livestock in Portugal
Almeida D., Quirino J., Matos P., Esteves F., Cruz R., Vala H., Mesquita J.R., (2022) Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Individuals Occupationally Exposed to Livestock in Portugal Pathogens 11 (603). ISSN: 20760817. doi: 10.3390/pathogens11050603.

A 2-year longitudinal seroepidemiological evaluation of toxoplasma gondii antibodies in a cohort of autochthonous sheep from central Portugal
Almeida D., Quirino J., Barradas P.F., da Silva P.G., Pereira M., Cruz R., Santos C., Mega A.C., Esteves F., Nóbrega C., Vala H., Gärtner F., Amorim I., Mesquita J.R., (2021) A 2-year longitudinal seroepidemiological evaluation of toxoplasma gondii antibodies in a cohort of autochthonous sheep from central Portugal Pathogens 10 (40) :1-6. ISSN: 20760817. doi: 10.3390/pathogens10010040.

Occurrence and distribution of fasciolosis in a cohort of ovine livestock restricted to a mountain plateau in central portugal
Coelho C., Cruz R., Esteves F., Vala H., Pereira M.A., Amorim I., Nóbrega C., Mesquita J.R., (2021) Occurrence and distribution of fasciolosis in a cohort of ovine livestock restricted to a mountain plateau in central portugal Animals 11 (3344). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani11123344.

Histopathological Features of Organs in a Rat Model of Mammary Carcinogenesis: A Reference Database
Vala H., Vasconcelos-Nóbrega C., Gama A., Ferreira R., Oliveira P.A., Faustino-Rocha A.I., (2020) Histopathological Features of Organs in a Rat Model of Mammary Carcinogenesis: A Reference Database Revista Electronica de Veterinaria 21 :12-24. ISSN: 16957504.

Immunohistochemical studies of cytokeratins and differentiation markers in bovine ocular squamous cell carcinoma
Vala H., Carvalho T., Pinto C., Pereira M.A., Mesquita J.R., Peleteiro M.C., Ferrer L., Fondevila D., (2020) Immunohistochemical studies of cytokeratins and differentiation markers in bovine ocular squamous cell carcinoma Veterinary Sciences 7 (70). ISSN: 23067381. doi: 10.3390/VETSCI7020070.

Prognostic factors and life expectancy in canine leishmaniosis
Pereira M.A., Santos R., Oliveira R., Costa L., Prata A., Gonçalves V., Roquette M., Vala H., Santos-Gomes G., (2020) Prognostic factors and life expectancy in canine leishmaniosis Veterinary Sciences 7 (128). ISSN: 23067381. doi: 10.3390/vetsci7030128.

Mortality and Morbidity of Beef Calves in Free-Range Farms in Alentejo, Portugal-A Preliminary Study
Santos R., Cachapa A., Carvalho G.P., Silva C.B., Hernández L., Costa L., Pereira L.S., Minas M., Vala H., (2019) Mortality and Morbidity of Beef Calves in Free-Range Farms in Alentejo, Portugal-A Preliminary Study Veterinary Medicine International 2019 (3616284). ISSN: 20420048. doi: 10.1155/2019/3616284.

A Nationwide Seroepidemiologic Study on Q Fever Antibodies in Sheep of Portugal.
Cruz, Rita; Esteves, Fernando; Vasconcelos-Nobrega, Carmen; Santos, Carla; Ferreira, Ana S.; Mega, Cristina; Coelho, Ana C.; Vala, Helena; Mesquita, Joao R.A (2018) A Nationwide Seroepidemiologic Study on Q Fever Antibodies in Sheep of Portugal. VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES 18 (11) :5-Jan. doi: 10.1089/vbz.2018.2294. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.171, Q2).

Evaluation of renal injury caused by acute volume replacement with Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 or Ringer’s lactate solution in pigs.
Ferreira D, Cruz R, Venâncio C, Faustino-Rocha AI, Silva A, Marques J, Ortiz AL, Vala H. (2018) Evaluation of renal injury caused by acute volume replacement with Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4 or Ringer’s lactate solution in pigs. Journal Of Veterinary Science 19 (5) :608-619. doi: 10.4142/jvs.2018.19.5.608.. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.327, Q2).

Serologic evidence for Schmallenberg virus circulation at high altitude, Central Portugal, 2015–2016.
Esteves, F.; Cruz, R.; Vasconcelos-Nóbrega, C.; Santos, C.; Ferreira, A.S.; Petrovic, T.; Cardoso, L.; Coelho, A.C.; Vala, H.; Nascimento, M.S.J.; Mesquita, J.R. (2018) Serologic evidence for Schmallenberg virus circulation at high altitude, Central Portugal, 2015–2016. TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES 65 (6) :1553-1556. doi: 10.1111/tbed.12899. (Impact factor, Quartile: 3.504, Q1).

Projects

AMONIAVE - Techniques for reducing ammonia concentrations in poultry houses
Concluded

Coordinator  /  João Borges UTAD/CITAB Coordinator  /  José Pereira
Start date  /  2016/03 Funding  /  COMPETE (POCI) Reference  /  08/SI/2015