Larissa Leandro da Cruz

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Larissa Leandro da Cruz is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with a research focus on the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases and the potential of phytochemical interventions. Her work investigates the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome and oxidative stress in hepatic insulin resistance, exploring how plant-derived compounds may mitigate these processes. She also studies the impact of gut microbiota-associated metabolites on metabolic health, particularly in the context of food processing. Her research extends to characterizing the nutritional and physicochemical properties of agricultural products, such as super-sweet corn hybrids, and their phenolic and antioxidant content. Dr. da Cruz has also contributed to studies on human milk RNA degradation for optimized storage and the association of infant formula types with adolescent health outcomes. She has published 18 papers, with an h-index of 6 and 463 citations, and collaborates with researchers including Sarah Sobik and Craig Porter.

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• h-index: 7
• Publications: 18
• Citations: 476