81. "Antimicrobial activity and interactions of cationic peptides derived from Galleria mellonella cecropin D-like peptide with model membranes" Oñate-Garzón, J., .......Rodrigo Torres, Patiño, E. (2017) Journal of Antibiotics, 70(3), 238-245.
80. "Chemical amination of lipases improves their immobilization on octyl-glyoxyl agarose beads. Nazzoly Rueda, Jose C. S. dos Santos, Claudia Ortiz, Oveimar Barbosa, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente and Rodrigo Torres (2016) Catalysis Today. 259, 107-118.
79. “Peptides desig base don transmembrane Escherichia coli´s OmpA protein through molecular dynamics simulations in water-dodecane interfaces” S.M. Aguilera, V. Núñez Vélez, L. Achenie, O. Alvarez Solano, R. Torres, A.F. González-Barrios (2016) Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling. 68, 216-223.
78. “Chemical Modification in the Design of Immobilized Enzyme Biocatalysts: Drawbacks and Opportunities”. Nazzoly Rueda, Jose C. S. dos Santos, Claudia Ortiz, Rodrigo Torres, Oveimar Barbosa, Rafael C. Rodrigues, Angel Berenguer-Murcia, and Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente (2016) Chem. Rec. 1 June 2016, 1436-1455.
67. “Design and activity of novel lactoferrampin analogues against O157:H7 enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli”. Cruz, J., Ortiz, C., Guzmán, F., Cárdenas, C., Fernandez-Lafuente, R. and Torres, R. (2014) Biopolymers. 101, 319-328.
66. “Glutaraldehyde in bio-catalysts design: a useful crosslinker and a versatile tool in enzyme immobilization”. Barbosa, O., Ortiz, C., Berenguer-Murcia, A:, Torres, R., Rodrigues, R. and Fernandez-Lafuente (2014) RSC Advances. 4, 1583-1600.
63. “Tuning of Lecitase features via solid-phase chemical modification: Effect of the immobilization protocol” Garcia-Galana, C., dos Santos, J., Barbosa, O., Torres, R., Pereira, E., Cortes, V., Gonçalves, L. and Fernandez-Lafuente, R. (2014). Process Biochemistry, 40(4), 604-616.
62. “Exploration of the Effect of Input Data on the Modeling of Cellular Objective in Flux Balance Analysis (FBA)”. Carlos Eduardo García Sánchez, Rodrigo Gonzalo Torres Sáez. (2014). Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 232, 57-62.
61. “Develop an Executable Architecture for a System of Systems: A Teaching Management Model”. Darío J. Delgado, Rodrigo Torres-Sáez, Ricardo Llamosa-Villalba. (2014). Procedia Computer Science. 36, 2014, Pages 80-86
60. “Chemical modification of lipase B from Candida antarctica for improving biochemical properties of activity, stability and selectivity”. Rodrigo Torres Sáez, Claudia Ortiz López, Oveimar Barbosa, Roberto Fernández-Lafuente. (2014). New Biotechnology, 31, Supplement, July 2014, Page S85
59. “Amination of enzymes to improve biocatalyst performance: Coupling genetic modification and physicochemical tools” Rafael C. Rodrigues, Oveimar Barbosa, Claudia Ortiz, Angel Berenguer-Murcia, Rodrigo Torres and Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente. (2014). RSC Advances, 2014, 4, 38350-38374.
58. “Improved performance of lipases immobilized on heterofunctional octyl-glyoxyl agarose beads” Claudia Ortiz, Nazzoly Rueda, Rodrigo Torres, Oveimar Barbosa, Roberto Fenrandez-Lafuente (2015). RSC Advances. 5, 11212-11222.
57. “Evaluation of divinylsulfone activated agarose to immobilize lipases and to tune their catalytic properties”. Jose C.S. dos Santos, Nazzoly Rueda, Rodrigo Torres, Oveimar Barbosa, Luciana R.B. Gonçalves, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente (2015) Process Biochemistry, 50(6), 918-927
54. “Optimization and characterization of CLEAs of the very thermostable dimeric peroxidase from Roystonea regia”. Alba Morales, Oveimar Barbosa, Nazzoly Rueda, Zayda Fonseca, Rodrigo Torres, Rafael C. Rodrigues, Claudia Ortiz, Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente (2015) RSC Advances, 5, 53047-53053.
53. Reactivation of lipases via unfolding/refolding of covalently immobilized biocatalysts. Nazzoly Rueda, Jose C. S. dos Santos, Rodrigo Torres, Oveimar Barbosa, Claudia Ortiz and Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente (2015) RSC Advances, 5, 55588-55594.
52. In vitro antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles against fluconazole-resistant Candida species. Jhon J. Artunduaga Bonilla, Daissy J. Paredes Guerrero, Clara I. Sánchez Suárez, Claudia C. Ortiz López, Rodrigo G. Torres Sáez. (2015) World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 31, 1801-1809.
51. “Heterofunctional Supports in Enzyme Immobilization: From Traditional Immobilization Protocols to Opportunities in Tuning Enzyme Properties" Barbosa, O., Torres, R., Ortiz, C., Berenguer-Murcia, A., Rodrigues, R., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2013) Biomacromolecules, 14(8), 2433-2462.
50. “Biotechnological prospects of the lipase from Mucor javanicus “ García-Galán, C., Barbosa, O., Ortiz, C., Torres, R., Rodrigues, R., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2013) Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic, 93, 34-43.
49. “Modifying enzyme activity and selectivity by immobilization” Rodrigues, R., Ortiz, C., Berenguer-Murcia, A., Torres, R., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2013) Chemical Society Reviews, 42(15), 6290-6307.
48. "Solid-phase modification with succinct polyethylene glycol of aminated lipase B from Candida antarctica: Effect of the immobilization protocol on enzyme catalytic properties" Ruiz, M., Galvis, M., Barbosa, O., Ortiz, C., Torres, R., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2013) Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic, 87, 75-82.
47. "Chemical amination of lipase B from Candida antarctica is an efficient solution for the preparation of cross linked enzyme aggregates" Galvis, M., Barbosa, O., Ruiz, M., Cruz, J., Ortiz, C., Torres, R., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2012) Process Biochemistry, 47(12), 2373-2378.
46. “Predicción de la estructura secundaria de proteínas usando Máquinas de soporte Vectorial” Delgado, D., Argüello, H y Torres, R. (2012) Revista Colombiana de Biotecnología, 14(1), 233-244.
45. “Versatility of glutaraldehyde to immobilize lipases: Effect of the immobilization protocol on the properties of lipase B from Candida antarctica” Barbosa, O., Torres, R., Ortiz, C., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2012). Process Biochemistry, 47 (8), 1220-1227.
44.“Modulation of the properties of immobilized CALB by chemical modification with 2,3,4- trinitrobenzesulfonate or ethylenediamine. Advantages of using adsorbed lipases on hydrophobic supports“. Barbosa, O., Ruiz, M., Ortiz, C., Fernandez, M., Torres, R. and Fernandez-Lafuente, R. (2012). Process Biochemistry, 47(5), 867-876.
43. “Optimized preparation of CALB-CLEAs by response surface methodology. The necessity to employ a feeder to have an effective cross-linking” Cruz, J., Barbosa, O., Rodrigues, R., Fernandez-Lafuente, R., Torres, R. and Ortiz, C. (2012) Journal of Molecular Catalysis: B Enzymatic, 80, 7-14.
42.“Predicción a escala genómica de componentes de Saccharomyces cerevisiae mediante análisis de balance de flujos”. Vargas, C., Argüello, H. y Torres, R. (2012) Revista Colombiana de Biotecnología. 14(1), 95-107.
41.“The slow-down of CALB immobilization rate that permits to control the inter and intra molecular modification produced by glutaraldehyde”. Barbosa, O., Torres, R., Ortiz, C., Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2012). Process Biochemistry. 47(5) 766-774.
40.“Predictive Potential of Flux Balance Analysis of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Using as Optimization Function Combinations of Cell Compartmental Objectives”. García, C., Vargas, C., Torres, R. (2012). PlosOne. 7(8) e43006.
39. “Effect od solid phase chemical modification on the features of the lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus” . Galvis, M., Barbosa, O., Torres, R., Ortiz, C. and Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2012). Process Biochemistry. 47(3), 460-466.
38.“Expresión diferencial entre estadios de Trypanosoma cruzi I en aislado de paciente con cardiomiopatía chagásica crónica de zona endémica de Santander, Colombia”. Díaz, M., Torres, R. y González, C. (2011). Biomédica. 31(4) 503-513.
37. “Resolución cinética de (R,S)-Mandelato de metilo por preparaciones inmovilizadas de lipasas de Cantida antactica B.” Escorcia, A., Cruz, J., Torres, R. y Ortiz, C.. (2011) VITAE. 18(1) 33-43.
36. "Effect of the immobilization protocol on the properties of lipase B from Candida antarctica in organic media: Enantiospecific production of atenolol acetate". (2011). Barbosa, O., Torres, R., Ortiz, C. and Fernández-Lafuente, R. (2011). Journal of Molecular catalysis B: Enzymatic. 71: 124-132.
35. "Kinetic resolution of (R/S)-propranolol (1-isopropylaino-2-(1-naphtozy)-2-propranolol= catalyzed by immobilized preparations of Candida antarctica lipase B" (2010) Barbosa, O., Ariza, C., Ortiz, C. and Torres, R. New Biotechnology, 27, 844-850.
34. “Novel Hybrid Esterase-Haloacid Dehalogenase Enzyme" (2010). Beloqui, A., Torres, R., Timmis, N.,Ferrer, M. Chemistry&Biochemistry, 11, 1975-1978.
33. "Kinetic resolution of (R/S)-propranolol by immobilized preparations of lipase from Candida antarctica B". Barbosa, O. Torres, R. and Ortiz, C.(2009). New Biotechnology, 25, S113.
32. “Comparative proteomics among different stages of Trypanosoma cruzi I”. Díaz, M.L., Niño, R., Torres, R., Solari, A. and González, C.I. (2009). Biomedica, 29, S178.
31. “Kinetic resolution of amine-alcohols and esters by insolubilized microbial lipases”. Ortiz, C., Barbosa, O., Escorcia, A., Dellamora-Ortiz, G. and Torres, R. (2008). Journal of Biotechnology, 136, S346.
30.. “Theoretical study of enantioselectivity of Burkholderia cepacia lipase towards racemic mixtures of 1-phenyl-ethanol” Blanco, C., Villarreal, Y., Barón, M. and Torres, R. (2008). Journal of Biotechnology, 136, S377.
29. “Advances in the design of new apoxy supports for enzyme immobilization-stabilization” Mateo C, Grazú, V., Pessela, B.C., Montes, T., Palomo, J.M., Torres, R., López-Gallego, F., Fernández-Lafuente, R. and Guisán, J.M. (2007). Biochemical Society Transactions, 35, 1593-1601.
28. ”Production of a thermoresistant alpha-galactosidase from Thermus sp. Strain T2 for food processing”. Pessela, B., Fernández-Lafunete, R., Torres, R., Mateo, C., Filho, M., Vian, A., García, J.L., Guisán, J.M. and Carrascosa, A. (2007). Food Biotechnology, 21(1), 91-103.
27. “Hydrogen sulphide removal by a biofiltration system in the waste-water treatment plant of the city of Bucaramanga in Colombia” Portilla, E. and Torres, R. (2007). Journal of Biotechnology, 131(2), S158.
26. “Enzymatic synthesis of citronellol esters: A kinetics study”. Perea, A., Torres, R. and Rodríguez, E. (2007). In: Journal of Biotechnology, 131(2), S130.
25. “Kinetic modelling and dynamic simulation of phenol biodegradation of petroleum refinery effluents in Colombia”.(2007). Martínez, M., Barajas, C., Mendoza, A., Blanco, C., Ortiz-López, C., Ramírez, N, Díaz, M. and Torres, R. Journal of Biotechnology, 131(2), S159.
24. “Azo dye decolorization by optimized cross linked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs) of a royal palm (Roystonea regia) peroxidase”. Grateron, C., Barbosa, O., Rueda, N., Ortiz-López, C. and Torres, R. (2007). Journal of Biotechnology, 131(2), S110.
23.” Biotransformation of terpenes R(+)-limonene, a-Pinene y g-Terpinene by means of chloroperoxidase from Caldariomyces fumago” (2007). Arias, G., Stashenko, E. and Torres, R. Scientia et Technica. 33, 75-78.
22. “Improvement of the enantioselectivity of lipase (fraction B) from Candida antarctica via adsorption on polyethylenimine-agarose under different experimental conditions” (2006). Torres, R., Ortiz, C., Pessela, B., Palomo, J.M., Mateo, C., Guisán, J.M. and Fernández-Lafuente, R. Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 39(2), 167-171.
21. “Simple purification of immunoglobulins from whey protein concentrates”. Pessela, B.C., Torres, R., Batalla, P., Fuentes, M., Mateo, C., Fernandez-Lafuente, R., Guisan, J.M. (2006). Biotechnology Progress, 22(2), 590-594.
20. “Use of polyvalent cations to improve the adsorption strength between adsorbed enzymes and supports coated with dextran sulfate”. Fuentes, M., Pessela, B., Maquiese, J.V., Torres, R., Fernandez-Lafuente, R., Guisan, J.M. and Mateo, C. (2006). Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 39(2), 332-336.
19. “Stabilization of enzymes by multipoint attachment via reversible immobilization on phenylboronic activated supports”. Torres, R., Pessela, B., Fuentes, M., Munilla, R., Mateo, C., Fernández-Lafuente, R., and Guisán, J.M. (2005). Journal of Biotechnology, 120(4), 396-401.
18. “Increasing the binding strength of proteins to PEI coated supports by immobilizing at high ionic strength”. Pessela, B., Betancor, L., Gallego, F., Torres, R. Ortiz, G., Fernandez-Lafuente, R., Guisan, J.M. and Mateo, C. (2005). Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 37, 295-299.
17. “Recent advances in enzymatic industrial synthesis of semi-synthetic Beta-lactam antibiotics”. Mateo, C., Abian, O., Grazu, V.,Fernandez-Lorente, G., Palomo, J.M., Fuentes, M., Segura, R., López-Gallego, F., Wilson, L., Torres, R., Guisán, J.M., Fernandez-Lafuente, R. (2005). Medicinal Chemistry reviews. On line. 2, 207-218.
16. “Selective and mild adsorption of large proteins on lowly activated IMAC matrices. Purification of multimeric thermophilic enzymes expressed in Escherichia coli”. Pessela, B.C.C., Torres, R., Fuentes, M., Mateo, C., Munilla, R., Vian, A., Carrascosa, A., Garcia, J.L., Guisán, J.M. and Roberto Fernandez-Lafuente. (2004). Journal of Chromatography A. 1055, 93-98.
15. “Immobilization of rennet from Mucor miehei via its sugar chain. Its use in milk coagulaton”. Pessela, B.C.C., Torres, R., Fuentes, M., Mateo, C., Fernandez-Lafuente, R. and Guisán, J.M. (2004). Biomacromolecules, 5, 2029-2033.
14. “Reversible and strong immobilization of proteins by ionic exchange on supports coated with sulfate dextran”. Fuentes, M., Pessela, B.C.C., Maquiese, J.V., Ortiz, C., Segura, R.L., Palomo, J.M., Abian O., Torres, R., Mateo, C., Fernández-Lafuente, R. and J.M. Guisán, (2004). Bioetchnology Progress, 20, 1134-1139.
13. “Immobilization of Lactase from Kluyveromyces lactis greatly reduces the inhibition promoted by glucose. Full hydrolysis of lactose in milk”. Mateo, C., Monti, R., Pessela, B.C.C. Fuentes, M., Torres, R., Guisán, J.M. and Roberto Fernández-Lafuente. Biotechnology Progress, (2004), 20, 1259-1262.
12. “Reversible Immobilization of glucoamylase by ionic adsorption in Sepabeads coated with polyethyleneimine”. Torres, R., Pessela, B.C.C., Mateo, C., Fuentes, M., Ortiz, C., Guisán, J.M. and Fernández-Lafuente, R. Biotechnology Progress, (2004). 1297-1300.
11. “Epoxy-Amino Groups: A New Tool for improved Immobilization of Proteins by the Epoxy Method“. Mateo, C., Torres, R., Fernández-Lorente, G., Ortiz, C., Fuentes, M., Hidalgo, A., Palomo, J.M., López-Gallego, F., Betancor, L., Pessela, B.C.C., Fernández-Lafuente and Guisan, J.M. (2003). Biomacromolecules, 4, 772-777.
10. “A novel heterofunctional epoxy-amino Sepabeads for a new enzyme immobilization protocol: Immobilization–Stabilizattion of Beta-Galactosidase from Aspergillus oryzae “. Torres, R., Mateo, C., Fuentes, M., Palomo, J., Ortiz, C., Fernandez-Lafuente, R. and Guisan, J.M. (2003). Biotechnology Progress, 19, 1056-1060.
9. “Production of lignolytic enzymes by Basidiomycetes through solid state fermentation technique”. Garcia, A. and Torres, R. (2003). Revista Colombiana de Biotecnología, 5(1), 30 – 35.
8. “Reversible Immobilization of Invertase on Sepabeads Coated with Polyethyleneimine: Optimization of the Biocatalyst´s Stability “. Torres,R., Mateo, C., Fuentes, M., Palomo, J., Ortiz, C., Fernández-Lafuente, R., Guisan, J.M. (2002). Biotechnology Progress, 18, 1221-1226.
7. “Evaluation of two peroxidases for application on bioremediation of recalcitrant compounds “. Caicedo, N., Gutiérrez, E. and Torres, R. (2001). Revista Colombiana de Biotecnología, Vol 3 (2), 56-67.
6. ”Biosorption of Nickel using Filamentous fungi “. Mogollón, L., Larrota, W., Rodríguez, R. and Torres, R. (1998). Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 70-72, 593-601.
5. “Biocatalytic Removal of Nickel and Vanadium from petroporphyrins and asphaltenes “. Mogollón, L, Larrota, W., Rodríguez, R. Ortiz, C. and Torres, R. (1998). Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 70-72, 765-777.
4. “Fractionation and Biocatalytical demetallization of asphaltenes from Catilla crude oil”. Mogollón, L., Rodríguez, R., Larrota, W., Ortiz, C. and Torres, R. Ciencia , Tecnología y Futuro (CT&F), (1997). Vol 1 (3), 109-121.
3. “Biological removal of barium from production waters using microbial mats”. Mogollón, L.I., Rodríguez, R., Larrota, W. and Torres, R. (1996). Ciencia, Tecnología y Futuro (CT&F), Vol. 1 (2), 35-44.
2. “Production of penicillin acylase with Bacillus megaterium in complex and defined media “. Illanes, A. Acevedo, F., Gentina, J.C., Reyes, I., Torres, R., Cartagena, O., Ruiz, A., Vásquez, M. (1994). Process Biochemistry, Vol. 29, 263-270.
1. “Evaluation of penicillin acylase production by two strains of Bacillus megaterium“. Illanes, A., Torres, R., Cartagena, O., Ruiz, A. (1993). Biological Research, Vol. 26 (3), 357-364.