Prof Dr Maria Eliana Lanio Ruiz | Biochemistry of Proteins and Immunology | Women Researcher Award

Professor at University of Havana , Cuba

María Eliana Lanio Ruiz is a distinguished Titular Professor at the Center for Protein Studies and the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Havana, Cuba. With a passion for advancing biochemistry and biological sciences, she has made significant contributions to academic and scientific communities throughout her career. 🌟

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Education

María earned her Biochemistry Degree with honors from the University of Havana in 1975 and later completed her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at the 2nd Medicine Institute of Moscow in 1984. Her strong educational foundation has paved the way for her impactful research and teaching. 🎓

Experience

Throughout her career, María has held numerous esteemed positions, including Head of the Biochemistry Department and a member of various scientific councils at the University of Havana. She has also served as a professor in multiple MSc programs and has played a key role in national and international scientific collaborations. 📚

Research Interests

Her research focuses on biochemistry, molecular biosciences, and the study of toxins with biomedical applications. María’s work contributes to a deeper understanding of biomembranes and the biochemical properties of toxins, showcasing her commitment to innovative research. 🔬

Awards

In recognition of her significant contributions, María received the “Tomás Romay” award in 1985. She has also been honored as a consulting and emeritus professor at the University of Havana, reflecting her esteemed status in the academic community. 🏆

Publication Top Notes

Biochemistry of Proteins and Immunology

• Extraction of cholesterol from erythrocyte membrane by phospholipids
  Authors: Borodin E.A., Lanio M.E., Archakov A.I.
  Year: 1984
  Journal: Vopr. Med. Khimii
  Date: 30(2): 75-78 (in Russian)
• Extraction of cholesterol from erythrocyte membrane by phospholipids
  Author: Lanio M.E.
  Year: 1984
  Journal: Abstract of PhD thesis
  Date: (in Russian)
• Extraction of cholesterol from biomembranes by phosphatidyl choline micelles positively charged
  Authors: Borodin E.A., Lanio M.E., Jalilov E.M., Markin S.S., Torjovskaia T.I., Roskin M.M., Sapelkina I.M., Kulakova S.N., Lavachev M.M., Archakov A.I., Lopujin Yu.M.
  Year: 1985
  Journal: Bull. Exp. Biol. Med.
  Date: 2: 164-166 (in Russian)
• Structural and metabolic modifications during experimental hypercholesterolemia. Use of ascorbic acid and polyunsaturated phospholipids
  Authors: Rodríguez J., Lee M., Lanio M.E.
  Year: 1985
  Journal: Scientific Memory, UH
  Date: Award “Tomás Romay”, 1985
• Purification and hemolytic properties of two isotoxins from the sea anemone Stoichactis helianthus
  Authors: Gómez T., Wong L., Lanio M.E., Chávez M.A.
  Year: 1985
  Journal: Toxicon
  Date: 25(4): 369-340
• Effect of a hypercholesterolemic diet on the erythrocyte and hepatic microsomal membranes
  Authors: Lanio M.E., Pazos F., Lorenzo M., Lee M.
  Year: 1989
  Journal: Revista Biología
  Date: III (3): 173-181
• Effect of physical exercise on vitamin A distribution and metabolism
  Authors: A. Alvarez C., Lanio M.E., Jiménez M.A., Carrillo O.
  Year: 1990
  Journal: Rev. Cubana de Aliment Nutr.
  Date: 4(2): 216-231
• The effect of a toxic polypeptide fraction from Stoichactis helianthus on sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca ATPase
  Authors: Batrukova M.A., Rubtsov A.M., Alvarez C., Gómez T., Lanio M.E.
  Year: 1990
  Journal: Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Kinetics
  Date: 1(3): 27-30
• Interaction of a polypeptide fraction obtained from anemone Stoichactis helianthus with membrane preparations of sarcoplasmic reticulum
  Authors: Alvarez C., Gómez T., Tejuca M., Lanio M.E., Rubtsov A.M.
  Year: 1991
  Journal: Bectn. Mock. Yn ta. ser. 16, Biologiia
  Date: 4: 70-73 (in Russian)
• Interaction of a polypeptide fraction (II2) isolated from anemone St. helianthus with biological membranes
  Authors: Alvarez C., Lanio M.E., Pazos F., Tejuca M., Gómez T.
  Year: 1992
  Journal: Revista Biologia
  Date: 6(2): 149-156
• Anticoagulant effect of total extract and some fractions isolated from the anemone Stichodactyla helianthus
  Authors: Díaz A., Tejuca M., Alvarez C., Lanio M.E., Gómez T.
  Year: 1992
  Journal: Revista Iberoamericana de Trombosis y Hemostasia
  Date: 5: 8-11
• Enzymatic characteristics of a fraction with phospholipase activity isolated from the anemone Stichodactyla helianthus
  Authors: Pazos F., Gómez T., Tejuca M., Alvarez C., Lanio M.E.
  Year: 1993
  Journal: Revista Biología
  Date: 7(2-3): 10-15
• Purification of phospholipase A2 from bee venom by affinity chromatography
  Authors: Pazos F., Alvarez C., Tejuca M., Montesino C., LLenderrozas A., Granadillo J., Lanio M.E., Chávez M.A.
  Year: 1993
  Journal: Revista Biología
  Date: 7(1): 20-25
• Optimization of a method for the enzymatic activity determination of phospholipase A2 from bee venom
  Authors: Pazos F., Alvarez C., Lanio M.E.
  Year: 1994
  Journal: Revista Biología
  Date: 8(1): 12-17
• Effect of different factors on the hemolytic activity of a cytolysin from Stichodactyla helianthus
  Authors: Tejuca M., Alvarez C., Lanio M.E., Pazos F.
  Year: 1994
  Journal: Revista Biología
  Date: 8(1): 22-27