University Of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy
Dr. Gaetano Balenzano is a researcher affiliated with the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy, where he contributes to advancing scientific knowledge in fields connected to mycology, nutritional biochemistry, and natural product antimicrobial research. With a growing academic footprint reflected through his, Dr. Balenzano has produced five peer-reviewed scientific publications 5, accumulating 15 citations from 13 citing documents and establishing an h-index of 2, underscoring the emerging influence of his work in the scientific community. His recent open-access contribution, a study on the nutritional composition and antimicrobial properties of the culinary-medicinal mushroom Leccinum scabrum, reflects his research interest in bioactive compounds, functional foods, and the therapeutic potential of natural resources, and has already garnered seven citations, signaling its relevance in contemporary mycology and natural-product research. Across his publications, Dr. Balenzano has collaborated with 23 co-authors, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary engagement and an ability to contribute to multi-institutional scientific efforts. Although specific educational details and editorial responsibilities are not listed in the available record, his research profile showcases a commitment to evidence-based inquiry, collaborative scholarship, and the development of knowledge that supports innovations in health-related and environmental biological sciences. Dr. Balenzano’s evolving body of work positions him as a promising contributor to the global scientific community, with the potential for continued impact through future research, international collaborations, and expanding publication activities.
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Publications
1. Microwave-assisted extraction of Pleurotus mushrooms cultivated on ‘Nero di Troia’ grape pomace and evaluation of the antioxidant and antiacetylcholinesterase activities.
2. Ferraro, V., Spagnoletta, A., Rotondo, N. P., Marsano, R., et al. (2024). Hypoglycemic properties of Leccinum scabrum extracts—An in vitro study on α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibition and metabolic profile determination. Journal of Fungi.
3. Gargano, M. L., Venturella, G., Balenzano, G., Ferraro, V., et al. (2024). Pleurotus nebrodensis (Basidiomycota), a rare endemic mushroom of Sicily: Current and future issues. Italian Botanist.
4. Cirlincione, F., Venturella, G., Gargano, M. L., Mirabile, G., et al. (2024). Medicinal wood decay fungi on large old oaks in the Madonie Mountains (Sicily). Italian Journal of Mycology.
5. Balenzano, G., Lentini, G., Cavalluzzi, M. M., Ferraro, V., Spagnoletta, A., Cirlincione, F., & Gargano, M. L. (2024). Microwave-assisted extraction of Pleurotus mushrooms cultivated on wine grape pomace and antioxidant activity evaluation. In Book of Abstracts – 12th International Medicinal Mushrooms Conference.