João A.V. Prior
University of Porto
38 Papers
214 Citations
João A.V. Prior is an academic researcher from University of Porto. The author has contributed to research in topics: Chemistry & Quantum dot. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 33 publications.
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Papers
Application of quantum dots as analytical tools in automated chemical analysis: a review.
Christian Frigerio,David S.M. Ribeiro,S. Sofia M. Rodrigues,Vera L.R.G. Abreu,João Roberto Barbosa,João A.V. Prior,Karine L. Marques,João L.M. Santos +7 more
TL;DR: In this review, insights are provided into the analytical potential of quantum dots focusing on prospects of their utilisation in automated flow-based and flow-related approaches and the future outlook of QDs applications in chemical analysis.
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Silver Nanoparticles as Carriers of Anticancer Drugs for Efficient Target Treatment of Cancer Cells.
TL;DR: The use of nanoparticles as drug carriers has been explored and presents several advantages, such as controlled and targeted release of loaded or coupled drugs, and the improvement of the drug's bioavailability, in addition to others as discussed by the authors.
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Urtica spp.: Phenolic composition, safety, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Ana Rita Carvalho,Gustavo Costa,Artur Figueirinha,Artur Figueirinha,Joana Liberal,João A.V. Prior,Maria do Carmo Lopes,Maria Teresa Cruz,Maria Teresa Batista +8 more
TL;DR: Interestingly, statin-like compounds detected in Urtica membranacea have been associated with hypocholesterolemic activity making this plant interesting for future investigations, suggesting their safety use in food applications.
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Cytotoxic Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Green Methods in Cancer.
TL;DR: This is the first paper analyzing, correlating, and summarizing AgNPs' main parameters that modulate their cellular effect, including size, shape, capping, and surface plasmon resonance profile, dose range, and exposure time.
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You Don't Learn That in School: An Updated Practical Guide to Carbon Quantum Dots.
TL;DR: Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have started to emerge as candidates for application in cell imaging, biosensing, and targeted drug delivery, amongst other research fields, due to their unique properties as mentioned in this paper.
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