Here, some of our published articles are listed. For a detailed and updated info on the publications of each team member, please use the links to databases in the team description. Updated information of the group activities and members can also be found at the Catalan research portal

• Acevedo, F.;  Torres, P.;  Oomah, B.D.; de Alencar, S.M.; Massarioli, A.P.; Martín-Venegas, R.; Albarral-Ávila, V.; Burgos-Díaz, C.; Ferrer, R.; Rubilar, M. Volatile and non-volatile/semi-volatile compounds and in vitro bioactive properties of Chilean Ulmo (Eucryphia cordifolia Cav.) honey. Food Research International,  2017, 94:20-28. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.01.021

• Brufau, M.T.; Campo-Sabariz, J.; Carné, S.; Ferrer, R.; Martín-Venegas, R. Salmosan, a β-galactomannan-rich product, in combination with Lactobacillus plantarum contributes to restore intestinal epithelial barrier function by modulation of cytokine production. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2017, 41:20-24. DOI: 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2016.11.011 

• Brufau, M.T.; Campo-Sabariz, J.; Bou, R.; Carné, S.; Brufau, J.; Vilà, B.; Marqués, A.M.; Guardiola, F.; Ferrer, R.; Martín-Venegas, R. Salmosan, a β-Galactomannan-Rich Product, Protects Epithelial Barrier Function in Caco-2 Cells Infected by Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis. Journal of Nutrition, 2016, 146:1492-1498. DOI: 10.3945/jn.116.232546

• Toloza, L.; Giménez, R.; Fábrega, M.J.; Alvarez, C.S.; Aguilera, L.; Cañas, M.A.; Martín-Venegas, R.; Badia, J.; Baldomà, L. The secreted autotransporter toxin (Sat) does not act as a virulence factor in the probiotic Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917. BMC Microbiology, 2015, 15:250. DOI: 10.1186/s12866-015-0591-5

• Brufau, M.T.; Martín-Venegas, R.; Guerrero-Zamora, A.M.; Pérez-Vendrell, A.M.; Vilà, B.; Brufau, J.; Ferrer, R. Dietary β-galactomannans have beneficial effects on the intestinal morphology of chickens challenged with Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis. Journal of Animal Science, 2015, 93:238-246. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2014-7219

• Peñas, E.; Diana, M.; Frias, J.; Quilez, J.; Martinez-Villaluenga, C. A multistrategic approach in the development of sourdough bread targeted towards blood pressure reduction. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 2015, 1 February. DOI: 10.1007/s11130-015-0469-6

• Diana, M.; Quílez, J.; Rafecas, M. Gamma-aminobutyric acid as a bioactive compound in foods: a review. Journal of Functional Foods, 2014, 10: 407-420. DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2014.07.004

• Rafecas, M.; Arranz, L.; Garcia, M.; Canela, M.A. et al. Improvement of weight and body composition in a group of women through a weight management program using food supplements with or without a hypocaloric diet. Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences, 2014, 4: 238-245.

• Diana, M.; Rafecas, M; Quilez, J. Free amino acids, acrylamide and biogenic amines in gamma-aminobutyric acid enriched sourdough and commercial breads. Journal of Cereal Science, 2014, In press. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2014.06.009

• Diana, M., Tres, A., Quílez, J., Llombart, M., Rafecas, M. Spanish cheese screening and selection of lactic acid bacteria with high gamma-aminobutyric acid production. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2014, 56: 351-355. DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2013.11.027

• Guardiola F, Tres A, Santas, J. Dieta para la prueba del ácido 5-hidroxiindolacético” In Nutrición y Dietética Clínica. 3^rd Ed. Salas-Salvadó J, Bonada-Sanjaume A, Trallero-Casañas A, Saló-Solà ME and Burgos-Pelaez R, Eds. Elsevier-Masson, Barcelona, Spain, 2014. ISBN: 9788445823774.

• Martín-Venegas, R.; Brufau, M.T.; Mañas-Cano, O.; Mercier ,Y.; Nonis, M.K.; Ferrer, R. Monocarboxylate transporter 1 is up-regulated in Caco-2 cells by the methionine precursor DL-2-hydroxy-(4-methylthio)butanoic acid. Veterinary Journal, 2014, 202:555-560. DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.09.019

• Martín-Venegas, R.; Brufau, M.T.; Guerrero-Zamora, A.M.; Mercier ,Y.; Geraert, P.A.; Ferrer, R. The methionine precursor DL-2-hydroxy-(4-methylthio)butanoic acid protects intestinal epithelial barrier function. Food Chemistry, 2013, 141:1702-1709. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.04.081

• Rodríguez-Lagunas, M.J.; Ferrer. R.; Moreno, J.J. Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid-derived prostaglandin E3 on intestinal epithelial barrier function. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 2013, 88:339-345. DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2013.02.001

• Chisaguano, A.M.; Lozano, B.; Moltó-Puigmartí, C.; Castellote, A.I.; Rafecas, M.; López-Sabater, C. Elaidic acid, vaccenic acid and rumenic acid (c9, t11-CLA) determination in human plasma phospholipids and human milk by fast gas chromatography. Analytical Methods, 2013, 5: 1264-1272. DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26236C

• Arranz, L.; Canela, M.A.; Rafecas, M. Dietary aspects in fibromyalgia patients: results of a survey on food awareness, allergies, and nutritional supplementation. Rheumatology International, 2012, 32: 2615-2621. DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-2010

• Santas, J., Espadaler, J., Cuñé, J., Rafecas, M. Partially hydrolyzed guar gums reduce dietary fatty acid and sterol absorption in guinea pigs independent of viscosity. Lipids, 2012, 47: 697-705. DOI: 10.1007/s11745-012-3682-1

• Santas, J.; Espadaler, J.; Mancebo, R.; Rafecas, M. Selective in vivo effect of chitosan on fatty acid, neutral sterol and bile acid excretion: a longitudinal study. Food Chemistry, 2012, 134: 940-947. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.02.211

• Miranda, G.; Arranz, L.; Ventura, J.L.; Rafecas, M.; Segura, R.; Javierre, C. Fatty acid profile in plasma and red blood cells in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences, 2011, 1: 100-10. DOI: 10.6000/1927-5951.2011.01.02.02

• Badia, R.; Brufau, M.T.; Guerrero-Zamora, A.M.; Lizardo, R.; Dobrescu, I.; Martín-Venegas, R.; Ferrer, R.; Salmon, H.; Martínez, P.; Brufau, J. β-Galactomannan and Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii modulate the immune response against Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in porcine intestinal epithelial and dendritic cells. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, 2012, 19:368-376. DOI: 10.1128/CVI.05532-11

• Martín-Venegas, R.; Brufau, M.T.; Mercier ,Y.; Geraert, P.A.; Ferrer, R. Intestinal cell conversion of DL-2-hydroxy-(4-methylthio)butanoic acid in vitro: dietary up-regulation by this methionine precursor. British Journal of Nutrition, 2011, 106:350-356. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114511000183

• Selga, A.; Vinardell, M.P.; Martín-Venegas, R.; Jáuregui, O.; Casas, J.; Torres, J.L. Absorption and metabolization of cytoprotective epicatechin thio conjugates in rats. Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 2010, 38:2188-2194. DOI: 10.1124/dmd.110.035279

• Rodríguez-Lagunas, M.J.; Martín-Venegas, R.; Moreno, J.J.; Ferrer, R. PGE2 promotes Ca²⁺-mediated epithelial barrier disruption through EP1 and EP4 receptors in Caco-2 cell monolayers. American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology, 2010, 299:C324-c334. DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00397.2009

• Roig-Pérez, S.; Cortadellas, N.; Moretó, M.; Ferrer, R. Intracellular mechanisms involved in docosahexaenoic acid-induced increases in tight junction permeability in Caco-2 cell monolayers. Journal of Nutrition, 2010, 140:1557-1563. DOI: 10.3945/jn.109.120469

• Roig-Pérez, S.; Ferrer, C.; Rafecas, M.; Moretó, M.; Ferrer, R. Correlation of taurine transport with membrane lipid composition and peroxidation in DHA-enriched Caco-2 cells. Journal of Membrane Biology, 2009, 228:141-150. DOI: 10.1007/s00232-009-9166-4

• Martín-Venegas, R.; Rodríguez-Lagunas, M.J.; Mercier ,Y.; Geraert, P.A.; Ferrer, R. Effect of pH on L- and D-methionine uptake across the apical membrane of Caco-2 cells. American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology, 2009, 296:C632-C638. DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00478.2008

• Roig-Pérez, S.; Ferre-Svoboda, C.; Rafecas, M.; Moretó, M.; Ferrer, R. Correlation of taurine transport with membrane lipid composition and peroxidation in DHA-enriched caco-2 cells. Journal of Membrane Biology, 2009, 228: 141-150. DOI: 10.1007/s00232-009-9166-4