Sandra Mariza Monteiro Integrated Member

BIO

Name: Sandra Mariza Monteiro

Aggregation: Integrated Member

Scopus author ID: 9234210200

Orcid ID: 0000-0002-4026-5965

Ciência Vitae: 7E1F-5DCE-2932

Email: smonteir@utad.pt

Phone: 259350260

Publications

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.

Antinociceptive Analysis of Natural Monoterpenes Eugenol, Menthol, Carvacrol and Thymol in a Zebrafish Larval Model
Rocha C.A., Félix L.M., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., (2024) Antinociceptive Analysis of Natural Monoterpenes Eugenol, Menthol, Carvacrol and Thymol in a Zebrafish Larval Model Pharmaceuticals 17 (457). ISSN: 14248247. doi: 10.3390/ph17040457.

Assessing the ecological potential of reservoirs: a principal response curve (PRC) analysis approach
Cabecinha E., Pardal M., Cabral J.A., Monteiro S.M., Cortes R., Saavedra M.J., Varandas S., Van den Brink P., (2024) Assessing the ecological potential of reservoirs: a principal response curve (PRC) analysis approach Hydrobiologia 851 :25-44. ISSN: 15735117. doi: 10.1007/s10750-023-05310-7.

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.

Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Accumulated by Freshwater Bivalves: An Underestimated Risk for Public Health?
Martins J.C.L., Gonçalves A., Fernandes C., Cabecinha E., Monteiro S., Guedes H., Almeida G., Garcia J., da Silva G.J., Varandas S., Saavedra M.J., (2024) Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Accumulated by Freshwater Bivalves: An Underestimated Risk for Public Health? Pathogens 13 (617). ISSN: 20760817. doi: 10.3390/pathogens13080617.

A meta-analytic review of monoterpene for fish anaesthesia
Félix L., Vieira R., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., (2023) A meta-analytic review of monoterpene for fish anaesthesia Fish and Fisheries 24 :367-380. ISSN: 14672979. doi: 10.1111/faf.12731.

Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Apoptotic Effects of Thymol and 24-Epibrassinolide in Zebrafish Larvae
Lanzarin G.A.B., Félix L.M., Monteiro S.M., Ferreira J.M., Oliveira P.A., Venâncio C., (2023) Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Apoptotic Effects of Thymol and 24-Epibrassinolide in Zebrafish Larvae Antioxidants 12 (1297). ISSN: 20763921. doi: 10.3390/antiox12061297.

Effect of river restoration on spawning activity of Iberian barbel (Luciobarbus bocagei)
Santos R.M.B., Boavida I., Cortes R.M.V., Pacheco F.A.L., Sanches Fernandes L.F., Monteiro S.M., Jesus J.B., (2023) Effect of river restoration on spawning activity of Iberian barbel (Luciobarbus bocagei) Journal for Nature Conservation 76 (126488). doi: 10.1016/j.jnc.2023.126488.

Effects of Glyphosate or Glyphosate-Based Herbicide during the Zebrafish Life Cycle: A Review Addressing the Mechanisms of Toxicity
Lanzarin G.A.B., Félix L.M., Fontaínhas-Fernandes A., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., (2023) Effects of Glyphosate or Glyphosate-Based Herbicide during the Zebrafish Life Cycle: A Review Addressing the Mechanisms of Toxicity Water (Switzerland) 15 (2276). ISSN: 20734441. doi: 10.3390/w15122276.

Mitigation of nicotine-induced developmental effects by 24-epibrassinolide in zebrafish
Pereira F., Pereira A., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., Félix L., (2023) Mitigation of nicotine-induced developmental effects by 24-epibrassinolide in zebrafish Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology 266 (109552). ISSN: 18781659. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109552.

Non-Invasive Biomarkers in Saliva and Eye Infrared Thermography to Assess the Stress Response of Calves during Transport
Lei M.C., Félix L., Cardoso R., Monteiro S.M., Silva S., Venâncio C., (2023) Non-Invasive Biomarkers in Saliva and Eye Infrared Thermography to Assess the Stress Response of Calves during Transport Animals 13 (2311). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani13142311.

Protective effects of 24-epibrassinolide against the 6-OHDA zebrafish model of Parkinson's disease
Gomes A., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., Félix L., (2023) Protective effects of 24-epibrassinolide against the 6-OHDA zebrafish model of Parkinson's disease Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology 269 (109630). ISSN: 18781659. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109630.

Anesthesia Overdose Versus Rapid Cooling for Euthanasia of Adult Zebrafish
Ferreira J.M., Félix L., Jorge S., Monteiro S.M., Olsson I.A.S., Valentim A.M., (2022) Anesthesia Overdose Versus Rapid Cooling for Euthanasia of Adult Zebrafish Zebrafish 19 :148-159. doi: 10.1089/zeb.2022.0001.

Beneficial Effects of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var italica) By-products in Diet-induced Obese Mice
Martins T., Leite R., Matos A.F., Soares J., Pires M.J., de Lurdes Pinto M., Neuparth M.J., Sequeira A.R., Félix L., Venâncio C., Monteiro S.M., Colaço B., Gouvinhas I., Barros A.I., Rosa E., Oliveira P.A., Antunes L.M., (2022) Beneficial Effects of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var italica) By-products in Diet-induced Obese Mice In Vivo 36 :2173-2185. ISSN: 17917549. doi: 10.21873/invivo.12943.

Combining Multiple Biomarkers to Evaluate the Environmental Stress in Cyprinid Populations
Santos R.M.B., Cortes R.M.V., Fernandes L.F.S., Pacheco F.A.L., Varandas S.D.G.P., Monteiro S.M.V., (2022) Combining Multiple Biomarkers to Evaluate the Environmental Stress in Cyprinid Populations Sustainability (Switzerland) 14 (12596). ISSN: 20711050. doi: 10.3390/su141912596.

Enantioselective Ecotoxicity of Venlafaxine in Aquatic Organisms: Daphnia and Zebrafish
Ribeiro O., Félix L., Ribeiro C., Castro B., Tiritan M.E., Monteiro S.M., Carrola J.S., (2022) Enantioselective Ecotoxicity of Venlafaxine in Aquatic Organisms: Daphnia and Zebrafish Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 41 :1851-1864. ISSN: 15528618. doi: 10.1002/etc.5338.

Evaluation of the developmental effects of a glyphosate-based herbicide complexed with copper, zinc, and manganese metals in zebrafish.
Lanzarin G.A.B., Venâncio C.A.S., Félix L.M., Monteiro S.M., (2022) Evaluation of the developmental effects of a glyphosate-based herbicide complexed with copper, zinc, and manganese metals in zebrafish. Chemosphere 308 (136430). ISSN: 18791298. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136430.

Histological alterations and oxidative stress in adult zebrafish muscle after aluminium exposure
Ferrandino I., Capriello T., Félix L.M., Di Meglio G., Santos D., Monteiro S.M., (2022) Histological alterations and oxidative stress in adult zebrafish muscle after aluminium exposure Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 94 (103934). ISSN: 18727077. doi: 10.1016/j.etap.2022.103934.

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.

Seasonal Differences in Water Pollution and Liver Histopathology of Iberian Barbel (Luciobarbus bocagei) and Douro Nase (Pseudochondrostoma duriense) in an Agricultural Watershed
Santos R.M.B., Monteiro S.M.V., Cortes R.M.V., Pacheco F.A.L., Fernandes L.F.S., (2022) Seasonal Differences in Water Pollution and Liver Histopathology of Iberian Barbel (Luciobarbus bocagei) and Douro Nase (Pseudochondrostoma duriense) in an Agricultural Watershed Water (Switzerland) 14 (444). ISSN: 20734441. doi: 10.3390/w14030444.

Tackling climate change impacts on biodiversity towards integrative conservation in Atlantic landscapes
Fonseca A., Santos J.A., Mariza S., Santos M., Martinho J., Aranha J., Terêncio D., Cortes R., Houet T., Palka G., Mony C., González-Ferreras A., Silió-Calzada A., Cabral J.A., Varandas S., Cabecinha E., (2022) Tackling climate change impacts on biodiversity towards integrative conservation in Atlantic landscapes Global Ecology and Conservation 38 (e02216). ISSN: 23519894. doi: 10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e02216.

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.

24-Epibrassinolide modulates the neurodevelopmental outcomes of high caffeine exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos
Félix L., Lobato-Freitas C., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., (2021) 24-Epibrassinolide modulates the neurodevelopmental outcomes of high caffeine exposure in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology 249 (109143). ISSN: 18781659. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109143.

Apoptosis, oxidative stress and genotoxicity in developing zebrafish after aluminium exposure
Capriello T., Monteiro S.M., Félix L.M., Donizetti A., Aliperti V., Ferrandino I., (2021) Apoptosis, oxidative stress and genotoxicity in developing zebrafish after aluminium exposure Aquatic Toxicology 236 (105872). ISSN: 18791514. doi: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105872.

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.

Exposure to aluminium causes behavioural alterations and oxidative stress in the brain of adult zebrafish
Capriello T., Félix L.M., Monteiro S.M., Santos D., Cofone R., Ferrandino I., (2021) Exposure to aluminium causes behavioural alterations and oxidative stress in the brain of adult zebrafish Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology 85 (103636). ISSN: 18727077. doi: 10.1016/j.etap.2021.103636.

Inflammatory, oxidative stress, and apoptosis effects in zebrafish larvae after rapid exposure to a commercial glyphosate formulation
Lanzarin G., Venâncio C., Félix L.M., Monteiro S., (2021) Inflammatory, oxidative stress, and apoptosis effects in zebrafish larvae after rapid exposure to a commercial glyphosate formulation Biomedicines 9 (1784). ISSN: 22279059. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines9121784.

Integrating ecosystem services into sustainable landscape management: A collaborative approach
Terêncio D.P.S., Varandas S.G.P., Fonseca A.R., Cortes R.M.V., Fernandes L.F., Pacheco F.A.L., Monteiro S.M., Martinho J., Cabral J., Santos J., Cabecinha E., (2021) Integrating ecosystem services into sustainable landscape management: A collaborative approach Science of the Total Environment 794 (148538). ISSN: 18791026. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148538.

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.

Ms-222 and propofol sedation during and after the simulated transport of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Félix L., Correia R., Sequeira R., Ribeiro C., Monteiro S., Antunes L., Silva J., Venâncio C., Valentim A., (2021) Ms-222 and propofol sedation during and after the simulated transport of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Biology 10 (1309). ISSN: 20797737. doi: 10.3390/biology10121309.

Multi-biomarker responses of Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (bivalvia, corbiculidea) to cadmium and microplastics pollutants
Parra S., Varandas S., Santos D., Félix L., Fernandes L., Cabecinha E., Gago J., Monteiro S.M., (2021) Multi-biomarker responses of Asian clam Corbicula fluminea (bivalvia, corbiculidea) to cadmium and microplastics pollutants Water (Switzerland) 13 (394). ISSN: 20734441. doi: 10.3390/w13040394.

River restoration for the replacement of lost spawning grounds due to dam construction
Santos R., Fernandes L.S., Pacheco F., Monteiro M., Jesus J., (2021) River restoration for the replacement of lost spawning grounds due to dam construction WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment 250 :35-44. ISSN: 17433541. doi: 10.2495/WRM210041.

Seasonal effect of land use management on gill histopathology of Barbel and Douro Nase in a Portuguese watershed
Santos R.M.B., Monteiro S.M., Cortes R.M.V., Pacheco F.A.L., Fernandes L.F.S., (2021) Seasonal effect of land use management on gill histopathology of Barbel and Douro Nase in a Portuguese watershed Science of the Total Environment 764 (142869). ISSN: 18791026. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142869.

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.

The role of aquatic ecosystems (River Tua, Portugal) as reservoirs of multidrug-resistant Aeromonas spp
Gomes S., Fernandes C., Monteiro S., Cabecinha E., Teixeira A., Varandas S., Saavedra M.J., (2021) The role of aquatic ecosystems (River Tua, Portugal) as reservoirs of multidrug-resistant Aeromonas spp Water (Switzerland) 13 (698). ISSN: 20734441. doi: 10.3390/w13050698.

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.

24-Epibrassinolide protects against ethanol-induced behavioural teratogenesis in zebrafish embryo
Fernandes P., Monteiro S.M., Venâncio C., Félix L., (2020) 24-Epibrassinolide protects against ethanol-induced behavioural teratogenesis in zebrafish embryo Chemico-Biological Interactions 328 (109193). ISSN: 18727786. doi: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109193.

Behavioural toxicity of environmental relevant concentrations of a glyphosate commercial formulation - RoundUp® UltraMax - During zebrafish embryogenesis
Lanzarin G.A.B., Venâncio C.A.S., Monteiro S.M., Félix L.M., (2020) Behavioural toxicity of environmental relevant concentrations of a glyphosate commercial formulation - RoundUp® UltraMax - During zebrafish embryogenesis Chemosphere 253 (126636). ISSN: 18791298. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126636.

Current and future ecological status assessment: A new holistic approach for watershed management
Fonseca A.R., Santos J.A., Varandas S.G.P., Monteiro S.M., Martinho J.L., Cortes R.M.V., Cabecinha E., (2020) Current and future ecological status assessment: A new holistic approach for watershed management Water (Switzerland) 12 (2839). ISSN: 20734441. doi: 10.3390/w12102839.

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.

Dose-dependent effects of a glyphosate commercial formulation – Roundup® UltraMax - on the early zebrafish embryogenesis
Lanzarin G.A.B., Félix L.M., Santos D., Venâncio C.A.S., Monteiro S.M., (2019) Dose-dependent effects of a glyphosate commercial formulation – Roundup® UltraMax - on the early zebrafish embryogenesis Chemosphere 223 :514-522. ISSN: 18791298. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.02.071.

Ketamine induction of p53-dependent apoptosis and oxidative stress in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos.
Felix, Luis M.; Vidal, Ana M.; Serafim, Cindy; Valentim, Ana M.; Antunes, Luis M.; Monteiro, Sandra M.; Matos, Manuela; Coimbra, Ana M. (2018) Ketamine induction of p53-dependent apoptosis and oxidative stress in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. Chemosphere 201 :730-739. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.03.049. (Impact factor, Quartile: 4.427, Q1).

The impact of freshwater metal concentrations on the severity of histopathological changes in fish gills: A statistical perspective.
Fonseca, AR, Sanches Fernandes, L, Fontainhas-Fernandes, A, Monteiro, SM, Pacheco, FAL (2017) The impact of freshwater metal concentrations on the severity of histopathological changes in fish gills: A statistical perspective. Science Of The Total Environment 599 :217-226. ISSN: 0048-9697. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.04.196. (Impact factor, Quartile: 4.9, 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


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


ZEBREFINE: Optimization of anesthesia in zebrafish: economic, clinical and animal welfare implications
Concluded

Coordinator  /  Ana Maria Marques Valentim UTAD/CITAB Coordinator  /  Luís Antunes
Start date  /  2018/07 Funding  /  FCT/FEDER Reference  /  POCI-01-0145-FEDER-029542


ALICE - Improving the management of Atlantic Landscapes: accouting for bIodiversity and eCosystem sErvices (EAPA_261/2016)
Concluded

Coordinator  /  Jose Barquin UTAD/CITAB Coordinator  /  Edna Sampaio
Start date  /  2017/11 Funding  /  INTERREG Atlantic Area Reference  /  ALICE ( EAPA_261/2016) I


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


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


Com(s)Ciência Ambiental.
Concluded

Coordinator  /  Sandra Monteiro
Start date  /  2013/01 Reference  /  PEC120


Biomonitorização em rios: uma aproximação integrada
Concluded

Coordinator  /  Rui Cortes
Start date  /  2011/01 Funding  /  FCT Reference  /  PTDC/BIA-ECS/114859/2009


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


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)