13
staff
2.93 M
funding*
30
projects & contracts
*data from the last 5 years
Research
Projects
Publications
  • Alves, A.L.; Costa-Gouveia, J.; Vieira de Castro, J.; Sotelo, C.G.; Vázquez, J.A.; Pérez-Martín, R.I.; Torrado, E.; Neves, N.; Reis, R.L.; Castro, A.G.; Silva, T.H. (2022) Study of the immunologic response of marine-derived collagen and gelatin extracts for tissue engineering applications Acta Biomaterialia DOI:10.1016/j.actbio.2022.01.009
  • Blanco, M.; Sanz, N.; Sánzhez, A.C.; Correa, B.; Pérez¿martín, R.I.; Sotelo, C.G. (2022) Molecular weight analysis of blue shark (Prionace glauca) collagen hydrolysates by gpc‐ls. effect of high molecular weight hydrolysates on fibroblast cultures: Mrna collagen type i expression and synthesis International Journal of Molecular Sciences DOI:10.3390/ijms23010032
  • Melado-Herreros, Á.; Nieto-Ortega, S.; Olabarrieta, I.; Ramilo-Fernández, G.; Sotelo, C.G.; Teixeira, B.; Velasco, A.; Mendes, R. (2022) Comparison of three rapid non-destructive techniques coupled with a classifier to increase transparency in the seafood value chain: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and time domain reflectometry (TDR) Journal of Food Engineering DOI:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.110979
  • Alves, A.L.; Fraguas, F.J.; Carvalho, A.C.; Valcárcel, J.; Pérez-Martín, R.I.; Reis, R.L.; Vázquez, J.A.; Silva, T.H. (2022) Characterization of codfish gelatin: A comparative study of fresh and salted skins and different extraction methods Food Hydrocolloids DOI:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107238
  • Ramilo-Fernández G; Sotelo CG; Pérez Martín RI; González-Solla González J; Bellón A (2021) Dálle Valor ao Peixe (DVP): una experiencia piloto de interacción entre ciencia y cocina para fomentar una conducta alimentaria más saludable y sostenible en la población infantil MOL
Theses
  • PhD - Diana Noriega Rodríguez (27/06/2018) Development of extraction methods to obtain high added-value products from industrial processing wastes of "Illex argentinus" and "Cynara scolimus" Universidade de Vigo (UVIGO)
  • PhD - Carla Daniela Gonçalves Lopes (26/07/2017) Experimental design, kinetic modelling and environmental impact in processes of fish discard valorisation Universidade de Vigo (UVIGO)
  • PhD - MARIA BLANCO COMESAÑA (14/12/2015) Valorización de descartes y subproductos de pintarroja (Scyliorhinus canicula) Universidade de Vigo (UVIGO)
  • PhD - Ana Cristina Sánchez Díaz (13/04/2012) Identificación y cuantificación de especies del género Merluccius mediante la utilización de PCR a tiempo real, UNIVERSIDAD DE VIGO
Innovation
Contracts
Capabilities
  • Capabilities | Development of bioprocesses (biorefineries) for the extraction of bioproducts and bioactive compounds from food industry by-products

    Development of processes that allow extracting useful components of industrial interest from discards and food industry by-products and effluents. Biochemical characterization of useful components present in different kinds of fisheries products and by-products, such as skin collagen, visceral enzymes, chondroitin sulphate present in cartilage, chitin from crustacean shells and cuttlebone or protein hydrolysates obtained from muscle. Evaluation of potential applications of these compounds through the characterization of their biological activities (antioxidants, etc.) and functional properties for their use in different industries, such as biomedical, chemistry, cosmetic, food, etc.

  • Capacidades | Prospección de novos compoñentes bioactivos

    Prospección de novos compoñentes bioactivos en organismos mariños e en subprodutos da industria alimentaria, incluída a caracterización da súa actividade e a validación da súa aplicación en diferentes sectores (sanitario, cosmético, nutrición, etc.).

     

  • Capacidades | Desarrollo de bioprocesos (biorrefinerías) para extraer bioproductos y compuestos bioactivos a partir de subproductos de la industria alimentaria

    Desarrollo de bioprocesos que permiten extraer componentes útiles de interés industrial a partir de descartes y de subproductos y efluentes de la industria alimentaria. Caracterización bioquímica de componentes útiles presentes en distintos tipos de productos y subproductos pesqueros, como colágeno de la piel, enzimas de las vísceras, condroitín sulfato presente en el cartílago, quitina de los caparazones de crustáceos y de los huesos de sepia o hidrolizados de proteínas obtenidos del músculo. Evaluación de aplicaciones potenciales de estos compuestos mediante la caracterización de sus actividades biológicas (antioxidantes, etc.) y sus propiedades funcionales para su uso en diversas industrias, como la biomédica, química, cosmética, alimentaria, etc.

  • Capabilities | Development and application of molecular methodologies for the identification and quantification of marine species in environmental samples

    Identification of new molecular markers for species identification through Next-Generation Sequencing in environmental DNA samples, with applications for biodiversity monitoring and fisheries stock assessment. 

     

  • Capacidades | Desenvolvemento de bioprocesos (biorrefinerías) para extraer bioprodutos e compostos bioactivos a partir de subprodutos da industria alimentaria

    Desenvolvemento de bioprocesos que permiten extraer compoñentes útiles de interese industrial a partir de descartes e de subprodutos e efluentes da industria alimentaria. Caracterización bioquímica de compoñentes útiles presentes en distintos tipos de produtos e subprodutos pesqueiros, como coláxeno da pel, encimas das vísceras, condroitín sulfato presente na cartilaxe, quitina das coirazas de crustáceos e das cunchas de xiba ou hidrolizados de proteínas obtidos do músculo. Avaliación de aplicacións potenciais destes compostos mediante a caracterización das súas actividades biolóxicas (antioxidantes, etc.) e as súas propiedades funcionais para o seu uso en diversas industrias, como a biomédica, química, cosmética, alimentaria, etc.

Products
Patent | Differentiation of various tuna species in canned tuna products

Authors: Carmen González Sotelo; Isabel Medina; Ricardo Pérez Martín; Javier Quinteiro Vázquez; Manuel Rey Méndez

Technique for the differentiation of various tuna species in canned tuna products, consisting of the sequential use of a set of restriction endonucleases on an amplified 187-bp fragment known as bdr of the b cytochrome in the mitochondrial ADN. Thus, Thunnus thynnus, T. obesus, T. albacares and Katsuwonus pelamis are distinguished by fragment analysis. More detailed information can be found here.

 

Patent | Procedure for the identification of frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard) in canned frigate mackerel

Authors: Carmen González Sotelo; Isabel Medina; Ricardo Pérez Martín; Javier Quinteiro Vázquez; Manuel Rey Méndez

Technique for the identification of Auxis thazard in preserved fish products, which consists of the amplification of a 187-pb fragment (BDR) of the cytochrome b gene in mitochondrial DNA by the use of a restriction endonuclease. This allows distinguishing it from other species used as substitutes for Auxis thazard. More detailed information can found here.

 

Patent | Procedure for the identification of albacore (Thunnus alalunga) in canned tuna

Authors: Carmen González Sotelo; Isabel Medina; Ricardo Pérez Martín; Javier Quinteiro Vázquez; Manuel Rey Méndez

Technique for the identification of Thunnus alalunga in preserved tuna products, which comprises the amplification of a 187-pb fragment (BDR) of the cytochrome b gene in mitochondrial DNA by the sequential use of two endonucleases. This allows distinguishing it from other species used as substitutes for Thunnus alalunga in canned products. More detailed information can be found here.

 

 

Prototype | iObserver: On-board electronic monitoring system for catch identification and quantification

iObserver is an innovative monitoring device based on automated video monitoring coupled with artificial intelligence developments for visual recognition and quantification of the catches on board fishing vessels.

iObserver implements a continuous image recording system adaptable to different fishing vessels and deep learning algorithms to automatically identify and quantify catches on board in real time.

iObserver focuses mainly on developing algorithms for robust automatic species recognition and size estimation of fish transported on a conveyor belt. Trials have been performed on board Spanish oceanographic vessels and commercial vessels. With over 300 days at sea, iObserver was used in more than 1000 hauls and took more than 200,000 pictures, and 17 species have already been included in the system's catalogue.  

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