Martina O'Keeffe
Biography
Dr. Martina O'Keeffe completed her PhD on the role of pericytes in tumour angiogenesis in the University of Ulster in 2003, following which she took up post-doctoral and research fellow positions in University College Dublin and at the University of Limerick. Martina has been a Senior Technical Officer in the Department of Biological Sciences at UL since 2017 where she supports both undergraduate labs and postgraduate research.Professional Activities
Education
- 2003 University of Ulster - PhD
- 1999 University of Ulster - BSc
Association
- Member, European Biosafety Association
Peer Reviewed Journals
Identification and characterisation of peptides from a boarfish (Capros aper) protein hydrolysate displaying in vitro dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory and insulinotropic activity
Harnedy-Rothwell P.;McLaughlin C.;O'Keeffe M.;Le Gouic A.;Allsopp P.;McSorley E.;Sharkey S.;Whooley J.;McGovern B.;O'Harte F.;FitzGerald R. (2020) Identification and characterisation of peptides from a boarfish (Capros aper) protein hydrolysate displaying in vitro dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitory and insulinotropic activity. Food Research International
Immunomodulatory activity of 5 kDa permeate fractions of casein hydrolysates generated using a range of enzymes in Jurkat T cells and RAW264.7 macrophages
O'Sullivan, SM;O'Callaghan, YC;O'Keeffe, MB;FitzGerald, RJ;O'Brien, NM (2019) Immunomodulatory activity of 5 kDa permeate fractions of casein hydrolysates generated using a range of enzymes in Jurkat T cells and RAW264.7 macrophages. OXFORD : ELSEVIER SCI LTD International Dairy Journal :9-17
Peptide identification from a Porphyra dioica protein hydrolysate with antioxidant, angiotensin converting enzyme and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory activities
Maria Cermeno;Julianne Stack;Paul R. Tobin;Martina B. O'Keeffe;PádraigÃn A. Harnedy;Dagmar B. Stengel;Richard J. FitzGerald; (2019) Peptide identification from a Porphyra dioica protein hydrolysate with antioxidant, angiotensin converting enzyme and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory activities. Food & Function
Identification of bioactive peptides from brewers’ spent grain and contribution of Leu/Ile to bioactive potency
Cermeño M.;Connolly A.;O'Keeffe M.;Flynn C.;Alashi A.;Aluko R.;FitzGerald R. (2019) Identification of bioactive peptides from brewers’ spent grain and contribution of Leu/Ile to bioactive potency. Journal Of Functional Foods
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) co-product-derived protein hydrolysates: A source of antidiabetic peptides
Harnedy, PA;Parthsarathy, V;McLaughlin, CM;O'Keeffe, MB;Allsopp, PJ;McSorley, EM;O'Harte, FPM;FitzGerald, RJ (2018) Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) co-product-derived protein hydrolysates: A source of antidiabetic peptides. AMSTERDAM : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV Food Research International :598-606
Whey protein hydrolysate induced modulation of endothelial cell gene expression
O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ (2018) Whey protein hydrolysate induced modulation of endothelial cell gene expression. Journal Of Functional Foods :102-109
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) muscle protein hydrolysate with in vitro and in vivo antidiabetic properties
Harnedy, PA,Parthsarathy, V,McLaughlin, CM,O'Keeffe, MB,Allsopp, PJ,McSorley, EM,O'Harte, FPM,FitzGerald, RJ (2018) Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) muscle protein hydrolysate with in vitro and in vivo antidiabetic properties. Journal Of Functional Foods :137-145
Peptide identification in a porcine gelatin prolyl endoproteinase hydrolysate with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory and hypotensive activity
O'Keeffe, MB,Norris, R,Alashi, MA,Aluko, RE,FitzGerald, RJ (2017) Peptide identification in a porcine gelatin prolyl endoproteinase hydrolysate with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory and hypotensive activity. Journal Of Functional Foods :77-88
Isolation of peptides from a novel brewers spent grain protein isolate with potential to modulate glycaemic response
Connolly, A,O'Keeffe, MB,Nongonierma, AB,Piggott, CO,FitzGerald, RJ (2017) Isolation of peptides from a novel brewers spent grain protein isolate with potential to modulate glycaemic response. International Journal Of Food Science And Technology :146-153
Purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from gelatin hydrolysate of seabass skin
Sae-Leaw, T,Karnjanapratum, S,O'Callaghan, YC,O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ,O'Brien, NM,Benjakul, S (2017) Purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from gelatin hydrolysate of seabass skin. Journal Of Food Biochemistry
Fractionation and identification of antioxidant peptides from an enzymatically hydrolysed Palmaria palmata protein isolate
Harnedy, PA,O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ (2017) Fractionation and identification of antioxidant peptides from an enzymatically hydrolysed Palmaria palmata protein isolate. Food Research International :416-422
Bioactive peptides from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) with angiotensin converting enzyme and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory, and antioxidant activities
Neves, AC,Harnedy, PA,O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ (2017) Bioactive peptides from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) with angiotensin converting enzyme and dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory, and antioxidant activities. Food chemistry :396-405
Peptide identification in a salmon gelatin hydrolysate with antihypertensive, dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory and antioxidant activities
Neves, AC,Harnedy, PA,O'Keeffe, MB,Alashi, MA,Aluko, RE,FitzGerald, RJ (2017) Peptide identification in a salmon gelatin hydrolysate with antihypertensive, dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitory and antioxidant activities. Food Research International :112-120
Purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from gelatin hydrolysates of unicorn leatherjacket skin
Karnjanapratum, S.;O'Callaghan, Y.C.;Benjakul, S.;O'Keeffe, M.B.;FitzGerald, R.J.;O'Brien, N.M.; (2017) Purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from gelatin hydrolysates of unicorn leatherjacket skin. Italian Journal Of Food Science
Identification of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant peptides in a whey protein concentrate hydrolysate produced at semi-pilot scale
O'Keeffe, MB,Conesa, C,FitzGerald, RJ (2017) Identification of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant peptides in a whey protein concentrate hydrolysate produced at semi-pilot scale. International Journal Of Food Science And Technology :1751-1759
Purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from gelatin hydrolysate of seabass skin
Thanasak Sae‐Leaw, Supatra Karnjanapratum, Yvonne C O'Callaghan, Martina B O'Keeffe, Richard J FitzGerald, Nora M O'Brien, Soottawat Benjakul (2016) Purification and identification of antioxidant peptides from gelatin hydrolysate of seabass skin. Journal Of Food Biochemistry
Generation and identification of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from a brewers' spent grain protein isolate
Connolly, A,O'Keeffe, MB,Piggott, CO,Nongonierma, AB,FitzGerald, RJ (2015) Generation and identification of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from a brewers' spent grain protein isolate. Food Chemistry :64-71
Peptide identification and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity in prolyl endoproteinase digests of bovine alpha(s)-casein
Norris, R,O'Keeffe, MB,Poyarkov, A,FitzGerald, RJ (2015) Peptide identification and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity in prolyl endoproteinase digests of bovine alpha(s)-casein. Food chemistry :210-217
Extraction of antioxidant and ACE inhibitory peptides from Thai traditional fermented shrimp pastes
Kleekayai, T, Harnedy, PA, O'Keeffe, MB, Poyarkov, AA, CunhaNeves, A, Suntornsuk, W, FitzGerald, RJ (2015) Extraction of antioxidant and ACE inhibitory peptides from Thai traditional fermented shrimp pastes. Food Chemistry :441-447
Identification of short peptide sequences in complex milk protein hydrolysates
O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ (2015) Identification of short peptide sequences in complex milk protein hydrolysates. Food chemistry :140-146
Fractionation and identification of Alaska pollock skin collagen-derived mineral chelating peptides
Guo, LD,Harnedy, PA,O'Keeffe, MB,Zhang, L,Li, BF,Hou, H,FitzGerald, RJ (2015) Fractionation and identification of Alaska pollock skin collagen-derived mineral chelating peptides. Food chemistry :536-542
Purification and identification of dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP) IV inhibitory peptides from the macroalga Palmaria palmata.
Harnedy PA, O'Keeffe MB, FitzGerald RJ (2015) Purification and identification of dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP) IV inhibitory peptides from the macroalga Palmaria palmata.. Food Chemistry :400-406
Antioxidant effects of enzymatic hydrolysates of whey protein concentrate on cultured human endothelial cells
O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ (2014) Antioxidant effects of enzymatic hydrolysates of whey protein concentrate on cultured human endothelial cells. International Dairy Journal :128-135
Antioxidant activity of bovine casein hydrolysates produced by Ficus carica L.-derived proteinase
Di Pierro, G,O'Keeffe, MB,Poyarkov, A,Lomolino, G,FitzGerald, RJ (2014) Antioxidant activity of bovine casein hydrolysates produced by Ficus carica L.-derived proteinase. Food Chemistry :305-311
Characterisation of the hydrolytic specificity of Aspergillus niger derived prolyl endoproteinase on bovine beta-casein and determination of ACE inhibitory activity
Norris, R,Poyarkov, A,O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ (2014) Characterisation of the hydrolytic specificity of Aspergillus niger derived prolyl endoproteinase on bovine beta-casein and determination of ACE inhibitory activity. Food Chemistry :29-36
Substrate specificity of glutamyl endopeptidase (GE): hydrolysis studies with a bovine α-casein preparation.
Kalyankar P, Zhu Y, O'Keeffe M, O'Cuinn G, FitzGerald RJ. (2013) Substrate specificity of glutamyl endopeptidase (GE): hydrolysis studies with a bovine α-casein preparation.. Food Chemistry :501-512
Investigation of pericytes, hypoxia, and vascularity in bladder tumors: Association with clinical outcomes
O'Keeffe, MB; Devlin, AH; Burns, AJ; Gardiner, TA; Logan, ID; Hirst, DG; McKeown, SR (2008) Investigation of pericytes, hypoxia, and vascularity in bladder tumors: Association with clinical outcomes. Oncology Research :93-101
Agonist-dependent internalization and trafficking of the human prostacyclin receptor: a direct role for Rab5a GTPase.
O'Keeffe MB, Reid HM, Kinsella BT (2008) Agonist-dependent internalization and trafficking of the human prostacyclin receptor: a direct role for Rab5a GTPase.. Biochimica et biophysica acta :1914-1928
Recycling of the human prostacyclin receptor is regulated through a direct interaction with Rab11a GTPase.
Wikstrom K, Reid HM, Hill M, English KA, O'Keeffe MB, Kimbembe CC, Kinsella BT (2008) Recycling of the human prostacyclin receptor is regulated through a direct interaction with Rab11a GTPase.. Cellular signalling :2332-2346
Homologous desensitization of signalling by the alpha (alpha) isoform of the human thromboxane A2 receptor: a specific role for nitric oxide signalling.
Kelley-Hickie LP, O'Keeffe MB, Reid HM, Kinsella BT (2007) Homologous desensitization of signalling by the alpha (alpha) isoform of the human thromboxane A2 receptor: a specific role for nitric oxide signalling.. Biochimica et biophysica acta :970-989
15-deoxy Delta12,14-prostaglandin J2 suppresses transcription by promoter 3 of the human thromboxane A2 receptor gene through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma in human erythroleukemia cells.
Coyle AT, O'Keeffe MB, Kinsella BT (2005) 15-deoxy Delta12,14-prostaglandin J2 suppresses transcription by promoter 3 of the human thromboxane A2 receptor gene through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma in human erythroleukemia cells.. The FEBS journal :4754-4773
Tumour cell radiosensitization using constitutive (CMV) and radiation inducible (WAF1) promoters to drive the iNOS gene: A novel suicide gene therapy
Worthington, J.;Robson, T.;O'Keeffe, M.;Hirst, D.G.; (2002) Tumour cell radiosensitization using constitutive (CMV) and radiation inducible (WAF1) promoters to drive the iNOS gene: A novel suicide gene therapy. Gene Therapy
Books
Book Chapters
Milk Protein Hydrolysates and Bioactive Peptides
AB Nongonierma, MB O'keeffe, RJ FitzGerald (2016) Milk Protein Hydrolysates and Bioactive Peptides. New York : Springer Advanced Dairy Chemistry Volume 1B: Proteins: Applied Aspects :417-482
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
The effect of a caseinate hydrolysate on cytokine release and RNA expression in TNF- stressed 3T3-L1 adipocytes
O'Sullivan, SM,O'Callaghan, YC,O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ,O'Brien, NM (2015) The effect of a caseinate hydrolysate on cytokine release and RNA expression in TNF- stressed 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Proceedings Of The Nutrition Society :206-206
Potential immunomodulatory effects of casein-derived bioactive peptides in human T cells
O'Sullivan, SM,O'Callaghan, YC,O'Keeffe, MB,FitzGerald, RJ,O'Brien, NM (2015) Potential immunomodulatory effects of casein-derived bioactive peptides in human T cells. Proceedings Of The Nutrition Society :107-107