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Adela Mariana Pintea

Professor - UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA

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ResearcherID: C-4521-2011

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Development of a prophylaxis program for coccidiosis control based on the use of Artemisia annua in chickens Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-0274 2013 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO); SOCIETATEA NATIONALA "INSTITUTUL PASTEUR" S.A. (RO); STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU CRESTEREA BOVINELOR TARGU MURES (RO); OPREA AVI COM SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO)

Project website: http://www.artcoc.ro

Abstract:

Coccidiosis remains one of the most economically important diseases in poultry industry. Control of coccidiosis has focused on prophylaxis with anticoccidial drugs in feed. Their extensive use has inevitably led to the development of drug resistance. The conclusion of the report in 2008 from Commision to the European Parliament was that at the present time, the use of coccidiostats as a preventive measure for the control of coccidiosis is essential, but the Commision stated that the European Commission will continue to monitor the development of new substances and techniques for the prevention. In this context through the proposed project we intend to evaluate the anticoccidial activity of an herbal product, Artemisia annua, as an effort in the development of alternative strategies of coccidiosis control and prevention. Thus, controlled battery experiments, floor pen and field trials will be done during 36 months. All the trials, except the field trial, will be done with single and mixed infections with E acervulina, E tenella and E maxima, Houghton strains.
The safety for the chicken, the activity on the immune system and microbial flora and A annua toxicity will be investigated. One of the partners will crop A annua in order to ensure the product for experiments and for field trial. The expected results of the project is to obtain a natural (herbal) product based on A annua with anti-coccidial activity (patent). Project shows promise in promoting the EU directives of reducing the chemical and pharmaceutical substances. However, its objective EU requirements are fulfilled in the field of food safety making available to poultry farmers a modern alternative for coccidiosis prophylaxis according to European legislation to coccidiostatics. The increase of Romanian researchers international visibility by article publishing and international conferences participations will be one of the desirable, collateral results.

Effect of esterification on the stability and antioxidant capacity of xanthophylls – from model systems to food systems Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0721 2011 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara Cluj-Napoca

Project partners: Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara Cluj-Napoca (RO)

Affiliation: Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara Cluj-Napoca (RO)

Project website: http://www.usamvcluj.ro/cercetare/CAROSTAB

Abstract:

The stability of carotenoids in food is affected by three major factors: light, temperature, and concentration of oxygen. Thermal treatment and light exposure induce variable losses of carotenoids, depending on their severity and length, but also on their chemical structure. They also lead to the formation of degradation products and isomers, with different colours and different biological properties. Studies pointing out the stability of xanthophyll esters (CE) are relatively scarce and the results are contradictory. The aim of this project is to evaluate the thermal and photochemical stability of carotenol esters, as well as the influence of esterification on the antioxidant activity of β-cryptoxanthin (BCR) and zeaxanthin (ZEA. Both pigments are bioactive compounds, with known beneficial effects on human health. The approach of this research is based on gradual acquisition of knowledge from the results obtained for single components (BCR and ZEA esters with different fatty acids) to the investigation of complex food matrices rich in carotenol esters (sea buckthorn and apricot. In order to accomplish this integrative approach, modern techniques will be used – LC/MS and GC/MS. The knowledge gain will improve the understanding of mechanisms of thermal and photochemical degradation of CE and could bring valuable information about the optimal conditions for storage and processing of plant derived food, in order to increase their nutritional value.

Biodiversity conservation and characterization of genetic resources in apple in the context of their storage in gene banks Call name:
PNCDI 2 51-067/2007 2007 - 2010

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI BIOLOGICE CLUJ FILIALA A INCDSB BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI BIOLOGICE CLUJ FILIALA A INCDSB BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI BIOLOGICE CLUJ FILIALA A INCDSB BUCURESTI (RO)

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Evaluation of potential antioxidant effect of some natural compounds (carotenoids and polyphenols) in cultured RPE cells Call name:
PNCD II Idei ID_854 2007 - 2010

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO)

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