ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4088-4958
BSc in Chemistry (UCA, 1987) and PhD in Chemistry (Univ. of Sussex, Brighton, UK, 1991). Associate Professor (UCA, 1996), and Full Professor (UCA, 2016). Basic research on Organometallic Chemistry, and Evolutionary Venomics in recent years. Supervisor of de 3 PhD theses, 4 BSc theses, 1 MSc thesis, and 1 graduate thesis. Researcher in 36 Research Projects and Actions (National, Local and International Cooperation calls). Author of 97 publications in indexed journals and 5 books. 5 CNEAI six-year research periods recognised. Index h = 31, RG Score = 40.38, and 2742 citations in Google Scholar.
We carry out the synthesis and characterization of new organometallic compounds for use as catalysts in organic synthesis of bioactive molecules. We participate in expeditions (with CSIC-MNCN) to collect samples of venom ducts from cone snails for phylogenetic, transcriptomic and proteomic studies. Proteomic studies are carried out in our laboratory, by extraction of the venom and characterization by HPLC / MS. Attention is also paid to the role of small molecules as bioactive components of the venom.
Synthesis, characterisation and chemical reactivity of transition metal complexes for the activation of small molecules and C-C and C-H bonds, with application in organic synthesis: isomerization, cyclization, polymerisation, hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions, hydrodesulfuration, etc.
Taxonomy, phylogeny and genomics of venomous marine gastropods of the superfamily Conoidea. Evolutionary Venomics.
Chemical synthesis under inert atmosphere
Handling of air- and moisture-sensitive chemicals
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
Chromatography and Mass spectrometry.
X-ray diffraction.
Geometric morphometrics.
World-renowned expertise in gastropods of the family Conidae
1. Conotoxin Diversity in the Venom Gland Transcriptome of the Magician's Cone, Pionoconus magus
José R. Pardos-Blas, Iker Irisarri, Samuel Abalde, Manuel J. Tenorio and Rafael Zardoya
Marine Drugs (2019) Vol: 17. Pgs: 553-
2. Activation of Propargyl Alcohols by TpRu Complexes Bearing a Bidentate NHC Ligand
Manuel J. Tenorio; M. Carmen Puerta; Pedro Valerga
Organometallics. 2016. Vol: 35. Núm: 3. Pgs. 388-399.
Manuel J. Tenorio; M. Carmen Puerta; Pedro Valerga
Organometallics. 2015. Vol: 34. Núm: 5. Pgs. 1001-1004.
Samuel Abalde; Manuel J.Tenorio; Carlos M.L. Afonso; Rafael Zardoya
Genome Biology and Evolution. 2018. Vol: 10. Núm:10. Pgs. 2643–2662.
5. Counteranion and Solvent Assistance in Ruthenium-Mediated Alkyne to Vinylidene Isomerizations
Manuel Jiménez-Tenorio; M. Carmen Puerta; Pedro Valerga; Manuel A. Ortuño; Gregori Ujaque; Agustı́ Lledós
Inorganic Chemistry. 2013. Vol: 52. Núm: 15. Pgs. 8919-8932.