Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry Division (BACD)

General Chemistry and Chemical Education Division (GCCED)

Faculty Room: PS A-106
Email:[email protected]
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Educational Background

Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Master of Science in Biochemistry
University of the Philippines Los Baños

Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
University of the Philippines Los Baño

Research Interests

• Green synthesis of nanomaterials and their applications 
• Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities of plant foods
• Protein purification and characterization
• Protein-ligand interactions (in silico)

Selected Publications

Bolayo, Y.; Torio, M. A. O. Anti-Hypertensive and Anti-Hypercholesterolemic Effects of Protein Hydrolysates from Phaseolus vulgaris L. in Functional Beverage. Indones. J. Nutr. Food 2024, 19 (2).

Gamba, E. M.; Uy, L. Y.; Torio, M. A. O. Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory and Antioxidative Activities of the Bioactive Peptides in the Crude Salt-Soluble Protein Hydrolysates of Pili Nut (Canarium ovatum Engl.) cv. Mayon Kernel. Phil. Agric. Sci. 2023, 106 (2), 166–174.

Grijaldo, S. J. B.; Purificacion, M. V.; Rolex, P. E.; Torio, M. A. O. Purification and Characterization of Antioxidant Peptides and Enzymatic Hydrolysates from Rice Bean (Vigna umbellata). KIMIKA 2022, 33 (2), 34–43..

Bravo, R. K. D.; Angelia, M. R. N.; Uy, L. Y. C.; Garcia, R. N.; Torio, M. A. O. Isolation, Purification and Characterization of the Antibacterial, Antihypertensive and Antioxidative Properties of the Bioactive Peptides in the Purified and Proteolyzed Major Storage Protein of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Seeds. Food Chem.: Mol. Sci. 2022, 4, 100062..

Estribillo, A. G. M.; Gaban, P. J.; Rivadeneira, J. P.; Villanueva, J. C.; Torio, M. A. O.; Castillo-Israel, K. A. T. Evaluation of In Vitro Lipid-Lowering Properties of ‘Saba’ Banana [Musa acuminata × balbisiana (BBB group) ‘Saba’] Peel Pectin from Different Extraction Methods. Malays. J. Nutr. 2022, 28 (1), 65–77.

Angeles, J. G. C.; Villanueva, J. C.; Uy, L. Y. C.; Mercado, S. M. Q.; Tsuchiya, M. C. L.; Lado, J. P.; Angelia, M. R. N.; Clemencia, M. C. M. B.; Estacio, M. A. C.; Torio, M. A. O. Legumes as Functional Food for Cardiovascular Disease. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11 (12), 5475.

Diopol, G. A.; Elegado, F. B.; Castillo-Israel, K. A.; Torio, M. A. O.; Yu, L. C. Production of High-Maltose Syrup from Selected Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Bran by Enzymatic Method. Philipp. J. Sci. 2021, 152 (2), 571–580.

Mangussad, D.; Sucgang, A. T.; Clemencia, M. C. M.; Manalo, M.; Uy, L. Y.; Torio, M. A. O. Isolation and Characterization of the Total Protein in ’Lakatan’ Banana (Musa acuminata Colla) with Bioactive Peptides Exhibiting Antioxidative and Antihypertensive Activities. Phil. Agric. Sci. 2021, 104 (3), 268–277.

Upadhyay, S. K.; Torio, M. A. O.; Lacsamana, M. S.; Diaz, M. G. Q.; Angelia, M. R. N.; Sucgang, A. T.; Uy, L. Y. C. Introduction of the Hypocholesterolemic Peptide, LPYPR, to the Major Storage Protein of Mung Bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] through Site-Directed Mutagenesis. Int. Food Res. J. 2021, 28 (3), 527–537.

Castillo-Israel, K. A. T.; Crieta, B. R. A.; Tuano, A. P. P.; Torio, M. A. O.; Villanueva, J. C.; Gaban, P. J. V. In Vitro Lipid-Lowering Properties of the Fruits of Two Bignay (Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng) Cultivars as Affected by Maturity Stage and Thermal Processing. Food Chem.: Mol. Sci. 2021

Rojas, T.; Co, J.; Bercansil, M. C. M.; Dela Cruz, L. J.; Uy, L. Y.; Gamba, E. M.; Torio, M. A. O. Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitory Activity of Peptides Isolated from Carabao Mango (Mangifera indica) Flesh. KIMIKA 2021, 32 (1), 1–18.

Awards

UP Scientist 1 (2023-2025)

International Publication Awards [2012 (1 award); 2018 (1 award); 2021 (2 awards); 2022 (4 awards); 2023 (1 award)]

One UP Professorial Chair Award for Teaching and Research (January 2016 to December 2018; January 2022 to December 2024)

One UP Professorial Chair Award for Teaching and Extension January 2019 to December 2021)

National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines  Talent Search Award for Young Scientists in the field of Biochemistry (2009)