Mirian Amigo Benavent

Postdoctoral Researcher Doctor

 
researcher

Biography

Miryam is currently working within the FHI Healthy Ageing and Performance Nutrition workpackage in UL. She holds her BSc degrees in Biology and Food Science from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a PhD working on Functional Foods from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Miryam spent 5 years as a Post-doc in different Food Science Research Institutes of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). She conducts research on the oxidative damage to macromolecules using cell-based and non-cell based assays in vitro and ex vivo, and evaluates the efficacy of novel food products on their ability to moderate oxidative stress.

Research Interests

<< Miryam’s main research interests are food ingredients (peptides and polyphenols) with bioactive properties.  She is particularly interested in understanding the relationship between food and healthy ageing. She is currently working within the FHI Healthy Ageing and Performance Nutrition workpackage at the University of Limerick. She conducts research on the oxidative damage to macromolecules using cell-based and non-cell based assays in vitro and ex vivo, and evaluates the efficacy of novel food products on their ability to moderate oxidative stress. She is also interested in the anti-inflamatory effects of food components.

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
2009 'Componentes de la soja como ingredientes funcionales en lacteos'
del Castillo, MD; Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM (2009) 'Componentes de la soja como ingredientes funcionales en lacteos' In: Funcionalidad de Componentes Lacteos. Madrid: CYTED. [Details]
2014 'Antioxidant Properties of Soy-Based Drinks and Effects of Processing'
Silvan, JM; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD (2014) 'Antioxidant Properties of Soy-Based Drinks and Effects of Processing' In: Processing and Impact on Antioxidants in Beverages. London: Elsevier Inc. [DOI] [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
2016 'Brief Communication: Discordant ability of the triglyceride to apolipoprotein B ratio to predict triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle size in normal-weight and obese men'
Amigo-Benavent, M. and Sinausia, L. and Montero, E. and Perona, J.S. (2016) 'Brief Communication: Discordant ability of the triglyceride to apolipoprotein B ratio to predict triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle size in normal-weight and obese men'. Experimental Biology and Medicine, 241 (16):1772-1775 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Effects of in vitro digestion and storage on the phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of a red grape pomace'
Wang, S. and Amigo-Benavent, M. and Mateos, R. and Bravo, L. and Sarriá, B. (2016) 'Effects of in vitro digestion and storage on the phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of a red grape pomace'. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, :1-13 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Hydroxytyrosol in functional hydroxytyrosol-enriched biscuits is highly bioavailable and decreases oxidised low density lipoprotein levels in humans'
Mateos, R. and Martínez-López, S. and Baeza Arévalo, G. and Amigo-Benavent, M. and Sarriá, B. and Bravo-Clemente, L. (2016) 'Hydroxytyrosol in functional hydroxytyrosol-enriched biscuits is highly bioavailable and decreases oxidised low density lipoprotein levels in humans'. Food Chemistry, 205 :248-256 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'A phenolic extract from grape by-products and its main hydroxybenzoic acids protect Caco-2 cells against pro-oxidant induced toxicity'
Wang, S. and Mateos, R. and Goya, L. and Amigo-Benavent, M. and Sarriá, B. and Bravo, L. (2016) 'A phenolic extract from grape by-products and its main hydroxybenzoic acids protect Caco-2 cells against pro-oxidant induced toxicity'. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 88 :65-74 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Insights on the health benefits of the bioactive compounds of coffee silverskin extract'
Fernandez-Gomez, B,Lezama, A,Amigo-Benavent, M,Ullate, M,Herrero, M,Martin, MA,Mesa, MD,del Castillo, MD (2016) 'Insights on the health benefits of the bioactive compounds of coffee silverskin extract'. Journal Of Functional Foods, 25 :197-207 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of a milk protein matrix in vitro and in vivo in women aged 50-70 years'
Power-Grant, O,McCormack, WG,De Cap, MR,Amigo-Benavent, M,Fitzgerald, RJ,Jakeman, P (2016) 'Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of a milk protein matrix in vitro and in vivo in women aged 50-70 years'. International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition, 67 :325-334 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Green coffee hydroxycinnamic acids but not caffeine protect human HepG2 cells against oxidative stress'
Baeza, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; Sarria, B; Goya, L; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2014) 'Green coffee hydroxycinnamic acids but not caffeine protect human HepG2 cells against oxidative stress'. Food Research International, 62 :1038-1046 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'An aqueous pomegranate seed extract ameliorates oxidative stress of human hepatoma HepG2 cells'
Navarro, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; Mesias, M., Baeza, G; Gokmen, V; Bravo, L; Morales, FJ (2014) 'An aqueous pomegranate seed extract ameliorates oxidative stress of human hepatoma HepG2 cells'. Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture, 94 (8):1622-1627 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Use of phytochemomics to evaluate the bioavailability and bioactivity of antioxidant peptides of soybean β-conglycinin'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Caira, S; Stiuso, P; Ferranti, P; del Castillo, MD (2014) 'Use of phytochemomics to evaluate the bioavailability and bioactivity of antioxidant peptides of soybean β-conglycinin'. Electrophoresis, 35 (11):1582-1589 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Phytochemomics and other omics for permitting health claims made on foods'
del Castillo, MD; Martinez-Saez, N; Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM (2013) 'Phytochemomics and other omics for permitting health claims made on foods'. Food Research International, 54 (1):1237-1249 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Structural characterization of the N-glycosylation of individual soybean β-conglycinin subunits'
Picariello, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Ferranti, P (2013) 'Structural characterization of the N-glycosylation of individual soybean β-conglycinin subunits'. Journal Of Chromatography A, 1313 :96-102 [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Stability and bioactivity of a Bowman-Birk inhibitor in orange juice during processing and storage'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Nitride, C; Bravo, L; Ferranti, P; del Castillo, MD (2013) 'Stability and bioactivity of a Bowman-Birk inhibitor in orange juice during processing and storage'. Food & Function, 4 (7):1051-1060 [DOI] [Details]
2011 'Digestibility and immunoreactivity of soybean β-conglycinin and its deglycosylated form'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Ferranti, P; Caira, S; del Castillo, MD; (2011) 'Digestibility and immunoreactivity of soybean β-conglycinin and its deglycosylated form'. Food chemistry, 129 (4):1598-1605 [DOI] [Details]
2010 'Facts about the formation of new antioxidants in natural samples after subcritical water extraction'
Plaza, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Ibanez, E; Herrero, M (2010) 'Facts about the formation of new antioxidants in natural samples after subcritical water extraction'. Food Research International, 43 (10):2341-2348 [DOI] [Details]
2010 'Formulation and baking process affect Maillard reaction development and antioxidant capacity of ginger cakes'
Zielinski, H; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Horszwald, A; Zielinska, D (2010) 'Formulation and baking process affect Maillard reaction development and antioxidant capacity of ginger cakes'. International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition, 49 (3):140-148 [Details]
2010 'Neoformation of antioxidants in glycation model systems treated under subcritical water extraction conditions'
Plaza, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Ibanez, E, Herrero, M (2010) 'Neoformation of antioxidants in glycation model systems treated under subcritical water extraction conditions'. Food Research International, 43 (4):1123-1129 [DOI] [Details]
2010 'Are the major antioxidants derived from soy protein and fructo-oligosaccharides model systems colored aqueous soluble or insoluble compounds?'
Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Fogliano, V (2010) 'Are the major antioxidants derived from soy protein and fructo-oligosaccharides model systems colored aqueous soluble or insoluble compounds?'. European Food Research And Technology, 231 (4):545-553 [DOI] [Details]
2010 'Ion exchange chromatographic conditions for obtaining individual subunits of soybean β-conglycinin'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Athanasopoulos, VI; del Castillo, MD (2010) 'Ion exchange chromatographic conditions for obtaining individual subunits of soybean β-conglycinin'. Journal Of Chromatography B-Analytical Technologies In The Biomedical And Life Sciences, 878 (26):2453-2456 [DOI] [Details]
2009 'Carbohydrate moieties on the in vitro immunoreactivity of soy β-conglycinin'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Athanasopoulos, VI; Ferranti, P; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2009) 'Carbohydrate moieties on the in vitro immunoreactivity of soy β-conglycinin'. Food Research International, 42 (7):819-825 [DOI] [Details]
2009 'Changes in protein quality and antioxidant properties of buckwheat seeds and groats induced by roasting'
Zielinski, H; Michalska, A; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD; Piskula, MK (2009) 'Changes in protein quality and antioxidant properties of buckwheat seeds and groats induced by roasting'. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry, 57 (11):4771-4776 [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Structure and antigenicity changes in 7S soyabean allergen by enzymic deglycosylation'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) 'Structure and antigenicity changes in 7S soyabean allergen by enzymic deglycosylation'. The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 67 (OCE):E24-E24 [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Effect of bread making on formation of Maillard reaction products contributing to the overall antioxidant activity of rye bread'
Michalska, A; Amigo-Benavent, M; Zielinski, H; del Castillo, MD (2008) 'Effect of bread making on formation of Maillard reaction products contributing to the overall antioxidant activity of rye bread'. Journal Of Cereal Science, 48 (1):123-132 [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Protein quality, antigenicity, and antioxidant activity of soy-based foodstuffs'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM; Moreno, FJ; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) 'Protein quality, antigenicity, and antioxidant activity of soy-based foodstuffs'. Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry, 56 (13):6498-6505 [DOI] [Details]
2007 'Chromatographic and electrophoretic approaches for the analysis of protein quality of soy beverages'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2007) 'Chromatographic and electrophoretic approaches for the analysis of protein quality of soy beverages'. Journal Of Separation Science, 30 (4):502-507 [DOI] [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
2006 'Calidad nutricional, antigenicidad y funcionalidad de bebidas de soja'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Silvan, JM; Moreno, J; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2006) 'Calidad nutricional, antigenicidad y funcionalidad de bebidas de soja' Alimentaria, :106-106. [Details]
2007 'Glycoproteins: properties, functions and applications'
Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2007) 'Glycoproteins: properties, functions and applications' Alimentacion, Nutricion y Salud, 14 (1) :1-11. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
2008 Innovative Applications on nonthermal technologies in foods: Technology, Safety, Health and Consumer Acceptability
Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) Enzymatic deglycosylation and proteolysis as combined non-thermal technologies to reduce in vitro soy beta-conglycinin immunoreactivity Innovative Applications on nonthermal technologies in foods: Technology, Safety, Health and Consumer Acceptability [Details]
2008 COST-926 Impact of the new technologies on the health benefits and safety of bioactive
Michalska, A; Amigo-Benavent, M; Zielinski, H; del Castillo, MD; Piskula, MK (2008) Benefits from thermal treatment of cereals and pseudocereals: foculs on antioxidant capacity COST-926 Impact of the new technologies on the health benefits and safety of bioactive [Details]
2008 International Functional Foods Conference
Athanasopoulos, VI; Amigo-Benavent, M; Villamiel, M; del Castillo, MD (2008) Immunoreactivity studies of deglycosylated subunits of the 7s soy allergen International Functional Foods Conference [Details]
2009 10th International symposium on the Maillard Reaction
del Castillo, MD; Amigo-Benavent, M; Fogliano, V (2009) Application of the QUENCHER approach concept to the ORACfl assay 10th International symposium on the Maillard Reaction [Details]
2010 28th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)
Amigo-Benavent, M; Mingo, E; Silvan, JM; Martinez-Rodriguez, A; del Castillo, MD (2010) CZE analysis of coffee extracts possessing antioxidant and antibacterial capacities 28th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) [Details]
2010 II Congreso Iberoamericano de Fluidos Supercriticos
Plaza, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; Herrero, M; del Castillo, MD; Ibanez, E. (2010) Neoformation of antioxidants in glycation model systems treated under subcritical water extraction conditions II Congreso Iberoamericano de Fluidos Supercriticos [Details]
2011 5th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health
Mesa, MD; Ullate, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; del Castillo, MD (2011) Other coffee components beside chlorogenic acid influence the in vivo glucose metabolism 5th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health [Details]
2012 International Symposium on the Maillard Reaction. The Maillard Reaction at the intersection between food chemistry, food technology, nutrition and age-related diseases
Amigo-Benavent, M; Bravo, L; del Castillo, MD (2012) Modulation of BBI bioactivity by Maillard Reaction during juice processing International Symposium on the Maillard Reaction. The Maillard Reaction at the intersection between food chemistry, food technology, nutrition and age-related diseases [Details]
2012 7th International Conference on Chemical reactions in food
Navarro, M; Amigo-Benavent, M; Mesias, M; Baeza, G; Gokmen, V; Bravo, L; Morales, FJ (2012) Aqueous pomegranate seed extract protects human hepatoma HepG2 against oxidative stress induced by ter-butyl hydroperoxide 7th International Conference on Chemical reactions in food [Details]
2013 2nd International Conference on Food Digestion
Ferranti, P; Amigo-Benavent, M; Clemente, A; Caira, S; Stiuso, P; del Castillo, MD (2013) Identification of bioavailable antioxidant peptides of soybean beta-conglycinin 2nd International Conference on Food Digestion [Details]
2013 I Jornadas de Estudiantes de Master en Quimica Agricola y Nuevos Alimentos
Lezama-Quintana, A; del Castillo, MD; Amigo-Benavent, M; Bravo, L (2013) Evaluacion in vitro y ex vivo de la capacidad antioxidante y citotoxicidad de extractos de cafe I Jornadas de Estudiantes de Master en Quimica Agricola y Nuevos Alimentos [Details]
2013 2nd International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea
Baeza, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; Goya, L; Sarria, B; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2013) Protection of Human HepG2 cells against oxidative stress by green coffee phenolic compounds 2nd International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea [Details]
2014 8th International Congress on Polyphenols Applications
Amigo-Benavent, M; Wang, S; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2014) Study of the pro/antiproliferative effects of green coffee and yerba mate extracts and phenolic compounds on human cancer cell lines 8th International Congress on Polyphenols Applications [Details]
2014 8th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications
Baeza, G; Amigo-Benavent, M; Goya, L; Sarria, B; Mateos, R; Bravo, L (2014) Ilex paraguariensis phenolic compounds and their microbial metabolites protect human HepG2 cells against oxidative stress 8th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications [Details]

Bulletin

  Year Publication
2008 Informacion bibliografica. Articulos de interes. Glycopeptide analysis by mass spectrometry.
Amigo-Benavent, M (2008) Informacion bibliografica. Articulos de interes. Glycopeptide analysis by mass spectrometry. Bulletin [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2010 Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Nutrition Danone Institute
2010 Recognition of the most cited articles in the period 2008-2010 Journal of Cereal Science

Patents

  Patent Number Title Inventor Granted
WO2013004873-A1 Product that comes from coffee husks useful as antioxidant and/or a natural preservative for preventing physiological aging processes, comprises coffee husk powder, or coffee husk extract del Castillo, MD; Ibanez Ezequiel, ME; Amigo-Benavent, M; Herrero Calleja, M; Plaza del Moral, M, Ullate Artiz M 04-JUL-11

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
Instituto de la Grasa (IG, CSIC, Spain, www.ig.csic.es) Post-Doctoral Research Assistant 22-MAR-14 / 31-DEC-14
Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia de Alimentos y Nutricion (ICTAN, CSIC, Spain, www.ictan.csic.es) JAEdoc Post-Doctoral Researcher 01-OCT-11 / 30-SEP-14
Instituto de Investigacion en Ciencias de la Alimentacion (CIAL, UAM-CSIC, Spain, www.cial.uam-csic.es) Instituto Danone Post-doctoral Fellow 01-JAN-10 / 30-SEP-11
Instituto de Fermentaciones Industriales (IFI, CSIC, www.ifi.csic.es) FPI Pre-doctoral Fellow 01-NOV-07 / 06-SEP-09
Instituto de Fermentaciones Industriales (IFI, CSIC, www.ifi.csic.es) Pre-doctoral Scholarship 07-SEP-05 / 31-OCT-07

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2007 Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Masters by research Food Science and Technology
2002 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Bachelors Honours Degree. Biology
2004 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Bachelors Honours Degree. Food Science and Technology
2009 Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Doctor of Science Food Science and Technology

Languages

  Language Reading Writing Speaking
English Fluent Fluent Fluent
Spanish Fluent Fluent Fluent
Italian Fluent Functional Fluent

Outreach Activities

  Description

Participation and Collaboration carried out experimental demonstrations and science divulgation in the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) "Week of Science" (http://www.semanadelaciencia.csic.es/) and Opern doors days for general public and Secondary Schools (2005-2010)

Collaboration in the newsletter editorial board of the project CONSOLIDER-INGENIO: New Functional Food Ingredients for Health Improving FUN-C-FOOD 25506 (http://www.alimentosfuncionales.org/eng/)

Reviews

  Journal Role
Journal Of Food Composition And Analysis Reviewer
Food Chemistry Reviewer