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Ortega, Catherine A.

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caortega@usc.edu.ph

Degree

B.S. Pharmacy, University of San Carlos, 2022
M.S. Pharmacy, University of San Carlos, 2024

Research interests:

Xanthone-urea complex formation, pharmaceutics

Recent Publications:

  1. Lagahit, V.S.M.; Malayao, L.A.A.; Angulo, M.T.S.; Remperas, L.D.C.; Rivera, M.J.P.; Ortega, C.A.; Loyao, B.B.; Lapinig, M.M.; Ecoy, G.J.U.; Lescano, J.I.O.; Sakdiset, P.; Arce, F.V.; See, G.L.L.. Spray-dried Garcinia kola Heckel Seed Extract Inhibits α-amylase and Exhibits Antidiabetic Activity in Alloxan-induced Hyperglycemic Mice. Philippine Journal of Science. 2026, https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105043114497.
  2. Liston, L.S.B.; Cabije, Z.U.; Belleza, E.J.; Ortega, C.; Melgo, M.N.; Camson, V.; Dahlizar, S.; Sakdiset, P.; Ecoy, G.A.; See, G.L.; Arce, F.. Effect of cosmetic whitening ingredients’ lipophilicity on melanocyte cytotoxicity: A systematic review. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis. 2026, https://doi.org/10.38212/2224-6614.3577.
  3. Lee, Y.S.; Ortega, C.; Kuo, T.F.; Yang, G.; Yang, W.C.. Natural Products Targeting Protein Disulfide Isomerases: New Frontiers for Diabetes, Cancer, and Coagulation. Food Frontiers. 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.70059.
  4. Ortega, C.; Nomura, M.; Ohtomo, M.; Arce, F.; See, G.L.; Inoue, Y.. Preparation, Characterization, and Antioxidant Capacity of Xanthone–Urea Complex. Materials. 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18112658.

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