Associate Professor (Free Lecturer in Biochemistry) at São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho," Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, São José do Rio Preto Campus, SP. Holds a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry (Clinical Analysis Option) from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1984), Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1989), and Doctorate in Sciences (Genetics and Molecular Biology) from the State University of Campinas (1992).During the doctorate, held a 14-month CAPES-sponsored sandwich scholarship at Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC, USA, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Joseph Bonaventura (10/1990 to 12/1991). Has a postdoctoral degree in Molecular Biophysics (UNESP, SJRP) under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Marcio F. Colombo (1993-1996), and an overseas postdoctoral degree (CAPES) in Enzymology with Prof. Dr. Enrico Di Cera (Washington University and Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA, from 7/2009 to 6/2010).Has expertise in the field of Proteins, being involved in research related to enzymes with potential industrial use. Also conducts isolation and characterization of hydrolytic enzymes from thermophilic and mesophilic fungi (proteases, lipases, beta-glucosidases, endoglucanases, xylanases, pectinases). Previously experienced with animal hemoglobins (fish and reptiles) and biomonitoring. Participated in the Waste Management Program at UNESP. Advises in the stricto sensu Postgraduate Program (Master's and Doctorate) in Microbiology at the Institute, where they were the Coordinator from 6/2017 to 5/2019 and currently hold the position of Vice-Coordinator. Served as alternate member of the Board of Trustees of FAPERP (Foundation for Research and Extension Support of São José do Rio Preto) during 2018-2019. Is a part of the team at the Laboratory associated with the Institute of Research in Bioenergy (IPBEN). New email: . (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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This project aims to continue several research sub-projects involving a screening of hydrolytic enzymes of plant and microbial sources. Over time we have incorporated new subclasses of hydrolases, proteases, lipases, cellulases, pectinases and beta-glucosidases. The guiding objective of the research is to isolate and characterize hydrolases with interesting functional properties and could…
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The enzyme beta-D-galactosidase, also called lactase, catalyzes the hydrolysis of milk sugar (lactose), which is not absorbed directly into the bloodstream, releasing D-galactose and D-glucose. Low levels of this enzyme in the small intestine produce lactose intolerance, a condition that affects approximately 65% of people at some level, causing colic, bloating, diarrhea, among other comp…
This work aims to establish a purification protocol and a biochemical characterization of the extracellular lipase(s) produced by the mesophilic fungus Penicillium corylophilum. The biochemical characterization will perform both structural and functional characterizations (isoelectric point, molecular mass, enzyme activity and stability, effects of temperature, pH, surfactants and ions), …
The great need for changes in the global energy system by fossil fuel depletion and environmental changes leads to the search for alternative sustainable energy, especially biofuels such as ethanol of the second generation. The present study aims to evaluate the technological potential of the crude extract enzyme produced by the thermophilic fungus Myceliophthora sp., In bioethanol produc…
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