Research Projects

Biosynthesis nanoparticles

2024: Biosynthesis of zinc nanoparticles with plant extracts

Plants extracts by green solvents

2023: Natural eutectic solvents for the sustainable extraction of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants

2022: Sustainable alternative for the extraction process of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants using deep eutectic solvents

2021: Effect of neem (Azadirachta indica) extracts obtained by green methods on the antioxidant capacity to neutralize free radicals.

2020: Stability of the antioxidant capacity of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extracts

2019: Study of Neem (Azadirachta indica) on the population density of the cochineal insect of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia).

2018: Study of Neem (Azadirachta indica) extracts on the indicators of effect in soils intended for Opuntia prickly pear cultivation

2017: Study of the evaluation of biopesticides in the cultivation of the prickly pear cactus Opuntia spp.

Total mercury transfer in a mining region

2015:  Total mercury (HgT) transfer in terrestrial systems of a mining region, as a case study

Photochemistry and Azo Compounds

2014: Photodegradation of Azoarenes under Different Conditions – IPN, Querétaro
Investigators: Reynaldo Carlos Pless Elling | Scholar: Domitila Juárez Avalos

2013: Study of Photoreduction of Azo Dyes with Reducing Sugars – IPN, Querétaro
Investigators: Eva González Jasso, Reynaldo Carlos Pless Elling | Scholar: Domitila Juárez Avalos

Oligonucleotides and Nucleic Acid Chemistry

2016: Comparative RT-PCR study of electrolytes in the amplification of a template RNA that forms G4 structures

2012: Protonation and Deprotonation of Heterocyclic Bases in Oligonucleotides – IPN, Querétaro
Investigators: Reynaldo Carlos Pless Elling, Eva González Jasso | Scholars: Cyntia Rocío Flores Juárez, Julio César González Olvera

2011: Polymerase Reactions Using N4-Alkyl-dCTPs – IPN, Querétaro
Investigators: Reynaldo Carlos Pless Elling, Eva González Jasso | Scholars: Cyntia Rocío Flores Juárez, Julio César González Olvera

2005–2010: Development of a Novel MALDI/TOF Sequencing Method for Oligonucleotides – IPN, Querétaro

Marine Water Quality and Environmental Toxicology

2012: Microbiological Quality of Seawater Using Alternative Methods – IPN, Querétaro
Collaborators: State Public Health Laboratory, Querétaro

2010: Alternate Biomarkers to Assess Microbiological Contamination of Marine Waters – IPN, Querétaro
Collaborators: State Public Health Laboratory, Acapulco

2009: Analysis of Seawater Quality and Its Relationship with Public Health – IPN, Querétaro
Collaborators: State Public Health Laboratory, Acapulco; Faculty of Chemical Sciences, UAG

Physical and Chemical Properties of Oligonucleotides

2008–2008: Physical and Chemical Properties of Oligonucleotides of Variable Composition – IPN, Querétaro

2006–2006: Study of Physical Properties of Oligo-Deoxyribonucleotides in Alkaline Environment – IPN, Querétaro

Bioactive Compounds and Nutritional Interventions

2006: Antioxidant Activity of Chaya Tea (Cnidoscolus chayamansa) in Chemically-Induced Diabetic Rats – IPN, Querétaro
Collaborators: Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro

2005–2006: Effect of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) on Colon Cancer Induced by Dimethylhydrazine in Rats – IPN, Querétaro

Occupational and Environmental Health

1998–2001: Phenotype and Genotype of CYP2E1 in Workers Exposed to Volatile Organic Solvents – CINVESTAV, IPN, Mexico
Collaborators: European Community