Larissa Leandro da Cruz

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Postdoctoral fellow

UAMS

Also affiliated: Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (2014); Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (2012); Arkansas Children's Hospital (2026); State University of Norte Fluminense (2017–2023); Estácio (Brazil) (2022–2023); Prefeitura Municipal de Campos dos Goytacazes (2025); Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center (2026); Prefeitura Municipal de Belo Horizonte (2015); Centro de Inovação, Empreendedorismo e Tecnologia (2015)

Postdoc Researcher

7 h-index 18 pubs 498 cited

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Larissa Leandro da Cruz's research investigates the mechanisms of metabolic diseases, particularly hepatic insulin resistance, and the potential of phytochemical interventions. Her work has explored the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome and oxidative stress in these conditions. She has also examined the impact of gut microbiota-associated metabolites on metabolic health, with considerations for food processing.

Her publications include studies on the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in corn hybrids, as well as dietary interventions for older adults. Recent work has also focused on the stability of human milk RNA for research purposes and the comparative health outcomes associated with different infant feeding formulas. Da Cruz's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 7, with 18 publications and 484 citations. She collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Aline Andres and Sarah Sobik.

Metrics

h-index: 7
Publications: 18
Citations: 498

Selected Publications

Characterizing Human Milk RNA Degradation Over Time to Optimize Storage of Human Milk for RNA Quality (2026)

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