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Bonani M, Brockmann J, Cohen CD, Fehr T, Nocito A, Schiesser M, Serra AL, Blum M, Struker M, Frey DF, Wuthrich RP, Kim YW, Park SJ, Kim TH, Kim YH, Kang SW, Webb L, Casula A, Tomson C, Ben-Shlomo Y, Webb L, Casula A, Ben-Shlomo Y, Tomson C, Mansour H, Akl A, Wafa E, El Shahawy M, Palma R, Swaminathan S, Irish AB, Kolonko A, Chudek J, Wiecek A, Vanrenterghem Y, Kuypers D, Katrien DV, Evenepoel P, Claes K, Bammens B, Meijers B, Naesens M, Kolonko A, Chudek J, Wiecek A, Lo S, Chan CK, Yong D, Wong PN, Kwan TH, Cheng YL, Fung KS, Choy BY, Chau KF, Leung CB, Ebben J, Liu J, Chen SC, Collins A, Ho YW, Abelli M, Ferrario DI Torvajana A, Ticozzelli E, Maiga B, Ferrario DI Torvajana A, Patane A, Albrizio P, Gregorini M, Libetta C, Rampino T, Albrizio P, Geraci P, Dal Canton A, Rotter MT, Jacobi J, Pressmar K, Amann K, Eckardt KU, Weidemann A, Muller K, Stein M, Diezemann C, Sefrin A, Babel N, Reinke P, Schachtner T, Costa C, Touscoz GA, Sidoti F, Sinesi F, Mantovani S, Simeone S, Balloco C, Piasentin Alessio E, Messina M, Segoloni G, Cavallo R, Sharma R.K, Kaul DA, Gupta RK, Gupta A, Prasad N, Bhadhuria D, Suresh KJ, Benaboud S, Prie D, Thervet E, Urien S, Legendre C, Souberbielle JC, Hirt D, Friedlander G, Treluyer JM, Courbebaisse M, Arias M, Arias M, Campistol J, Pascual J, Grinyo JM, Hernandez D, Morales JM, Pallardo LM, Seron D, Senecal L, Boucher A, Dandavino R, Boucher A, Colette S, Vallee M, Lafrance JP, Tung-Min Y, Min-Ju W, Cheng-Hsu C, Chi-Hung C, Kuo-Hsiung S, Mei-Chin W, Direkze S, Khorsavi M, Khorsavi M, Stuart S, Goode A, Jones G, Chudek J, Kolonko A, Wiecek A, Massimetti C, Napoletano I, Imperato G, Muratore MT, Fazio S, Pessina G, Brescia F, Feriozzi S, Tanaka K, Sakai K, Futaki A, Hyoudo Y, Muramatsu M, Kawamura T, Shishido S, Hara S, Kushiyama A, Aikawa A, Jankowski K, Gozdowska J, Lewandowska D, Kwiatkowski A, Durlik M, Pruszczyk P, Obi Y, Ichimaru N, Kato T, Okumi M, Kaimori J, Yazawa K, Nonomura N, Isaka Y, Takahara S, Aimele M, Christophe R, Geraldine D, Eric R, Alexandre H, Masson I, Nicolas M, Ivan T, Acil J, Lise T, Aoumeur HA, Laurence D, Pierre D, Etienne C, Lionel R, Nassim K, Emmanuel M, Eric A, Christophe M, Webb L, Casula A, Tomson C, Ben-Shlomo Y, Alexandre K, Pierre B, Jean-Philippe H, Dominique P, Christophe L, Alexei G, Michel D, Shah P, Kute VB, Vanikar A, Gumber M, Modi P, Trivedi H, GoIebiewska J, Debska-Slizien A, Rutkowski B, Domanski L, Dutkiewicz G, Kloda K, Pawlik A, Ciechanowicz A, Binczak-Kuleta A, Rozanski J, Myslak M, Safranow K, Ciechanowski K, Aline CS, Basset T, Delavenne X, Alamartine E, Mariat C, Kloda K, Domanski L, Pawlik A, Bobrek-Lesiakowska K, Wisniewska M, Romanowski M, Safranow K, Kurzawski M, Rozanski J, Myslak M, Ciechanowski K, De Borst M, Baia L, Navis G, Bakker S, Ranghino A, Tognarelli G, Basso E, Messina M, Manzione AM, Daidola G, Segoloni GP, Kimura T, Yagisawa T, Ishikawa N, Sakuma Y, Hujiwara T, Nukui A, Yashi M, Kim JH, Kim SS, Han DJ, Park SK, Randhawa G, Gumber M, Kute VB, Shah P, Patel H, Vanikar A, Modi P, Trivedi H, Taheri S, Goker-Alpan O, Ibrahim J, Nedd K, Shankar S, Lein H, Barshop B, Boyd E, Holida M, Hillman R, Ibrahim J, Mardach R, Wienreb N, Rever B, Forte R, Desai A, Wijatyk A, Chang P, Martin R. Transplantation - clinical I. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfs230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Costa C, Sidoti F, Saldan A, Sinesi F, Balloco C, Simeone S, Lorusso M, Mantovani S, Merlino C, Solidoro P, Cavallo R. Clinical impact of HSV-1 detection in the lower respiratory tract from hospitalized adult patients. Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18:E305-7. [PMID: 22548647 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2012.03882.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The occurrence and clinical impact of herpes simplex virus (HSV) were evaluated in 342 bronchoalveolar lavage specimens from 237 patients. HSV-1 and HSV-2 were detected in 32.1% and <1% of patients, respectively. A significant difference of HSV-1 prevalence and load was found in relation to admission to intensive care unit, mechanical ventilation and mortality within 28 days; in particular, a viral load ≥10(5) copies/mL bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was significantly associated with critical features. No association was found with immune status or other characteristics. Nine of 21 (42.9%) cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia were positive for HSV-1, with poor outcome in six.
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Afonso R, Prata A, Elias C, Costa C, Teixeira S, Neta S, Oliveira M, Oliveira I, Brito A, Frade P, Almeida P, Badracim N, Soares J, Gonçalves S, Fernandes J. Evaluation of pharmaceutical interventions according to drug related problems in the hospital setting. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2012-000074.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Brito R, Costa C, Oliveira M, Teixeira S, Almeida P. The effect of pharmaceutical interventions on parenteral nutrition in a neonatal intensive care unit 5 years after the introduction of electronic prescribing. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2012-000074.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Santos H, Isidoro L, Leite A, Costa C, Santos F. Rombencefalitis por enterovirus. An Pediatr (Barc) 2012; 76:243-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2011.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2011] [Revised: 10/11/2011] [Accepted: 10/31/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Crisci E, Fraile L, Moreno N, Blanco E, Cabezón R, Costa C, Mussá T, Baratelli M, Martinez-Orellana P, Ganges L, Martínez J, Bárcena J, Montoya M. Chimeric calicivirus-like particles elicit specific immune responses in pigs. Vaccine 2012; 30:2427-39. [PMID: 22306796 PMCID: PMC7115503 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2011] [Revised: 01/20/2012] [Accepted: 01/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Virus-like particles (VLPs) have received considerable attention due to their potential application in veterinary vaccines and, in particular, VLPs from rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) have successfully shown to be good platforms for inducing immune responses against an inserted foreign epitope in mice. The aim of this study was to assess the immunogenicity of chimeric RHDV-VLPs as vaccine vectors in pigs. For this purpose, we have generated chimeric VLPs containing a well-known T epitope of 3A protein of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV). Firstly, RHDV-VLPs were able to activate immature porcine bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (poBMDCs) in vitro. Secondly, pigs were inoculated twice in a two-week interval with chimeric RHDV-VLPs at different doses intranasally or intramuscularly. One intramuscularly treated group was also inoculated with adjuvant Montanide™ ISA 206 at the same time. Specific IgG and IgA antibodies against RHDV-VLPs were induced and such levels were higher in the adjuvanted group compared with other groups. Interestingly, anti-RHDV-VLP IgA responses were higher in groups inoculated intramuscularly than those that received the VLPs intranasally. Two weeks after the last immunisation, specific IFN-γ-secreting cells against 3A epitope and against RHDV-VLPs were detected in PBMCs by ELISPOT. The adjuvanted group exhibited the highest IFN-γ-secreting cell numbers and lymphoproliferative specific T cell responses against 3A epitope and RHDV-VLP. This is the first immunological report on the potential use of chimeric RHDV-VLPs as antigen carriers in pigs.
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Fernandes R, Costa C, Santos R, Agualusa L. F721 PULSED MODE RADIOFREQUENCY (PRF) OF THE SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE (SEN) FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN (CSP). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1754-3207(11)70667-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Coutinho R, Paixão L, Jara J, Costa C, Avelino M, Bento A. P-1044 - Which one is more insane? folie a deux, two case reports. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)75211-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Jara J, Costa C, Paixão L, Ramos Coutinho R, Fernandes I, Bento A. P-1251 - Smoking and schizophrenia - case study. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)75418-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Paixão L, Avelino M, Coutinho R, Jara J, Costa C, Bento A. P-884 - De clérambault syndrome - two case report. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)75051-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Paixão L, Coutinho R, Jara J, Costa C, Avelino M, Bento A. P-239 - Cotard's syndrome - a case report. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)74406-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Bottino A, Capannelli G, Comit A, Costa C, Mescola A, Calvo J. Properties and Membrane Distillation Performance of Polypropylene Porous Membranes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2012.08.730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nino M, Costa C, Mascolo M, Scalvenzi M, Ayala F. Multiple eccrine hidrocystomas: report of two cases. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2011; 146:501-503. [PMID: 22095183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Benedetti MP, Sartori JR, Carvalho FB, Pereira LA, Fascina VB, Stradiotti AC, Pezzato AC, Costa C, Ferreira JG. Corn texture and particle size in broiler diets. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1516-635x2011000400002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Costa C, Cavallo R. Low-level tacrolimus-based immunosuppression and polyomavirus BK surveillance in renal transplant patients. Transpl Infect Dis 2011; 13:654-5. [PMID: 22093179 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2011.00672.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2011] [Revised: 07/01/2011] [Accepted: 07/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nicoletto BB, Souza GC, Gonçalves LF, Costa C, Perry IS, Manfro RC. Leptin, insulin resistance, and metabolic changes 5 years after renal transplantation. J Ren Nutr 2011; 22:440-9. [PMID: 22054874 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2011.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2011] [Revised: 08/10/2011] [Accepted: 09/08/2011] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate leptin, insulin resistance (IR), and changes in body composition and lipid profile within 5 years after renal transplantation. DESIGN Longitudinal study. SETTING Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre/RS, Brazil. SUBJECTS Thirty-two renal transplant recipients were followed up for 5 years after transplantation. METHODS Data were collected at transplantation time (T₁) and after 3 months (T₂), 1 year (T₃), and 5 years (T₄). Leptin serum levels, IR assessed by homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) index, lipid profile, and anthropometric measurements were analyzed. Data were compared with a control group at baseline. RESULTS At T₁, pretransplant patients had leptin levels (ng/mL) (11.9 [9.2 to 25.2]) higher than the control group (7.7 [5.2 to 9.9]; P < .0001). After transplantation, levels decreased at T₂ and T₃, but increased at T₄ to values similar to those seen at T₁ (T₄: 9.2 [5.7 to 21]; P = 1). HOMA also decreased at T₂, but increased at T₄ to identical levels (T₁: 2.1 [1.63 to 2.23], T₄: 2.1 [1.6 to 2.85]; P = 1). No significant changes in body fat percentage (BF%) were observed; however, the arm muscle circumference increased significantly at T₄ (P < .0001). At T₂, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol increased, whereas at T₄, lipid profile moved toward T₁ levels. By linear regression analysis, gender, BF%, and HOMA were independent predictors of leptin levels. A trend toward higher body mass index was observed in woman who also presented higher leptin and lower HOMA levels. CONCLUSION Leptin levels and HOMA decrease in the immediate posttransplant period and remain reduced for at least 1 year. Five years post transplantation, leptin, IR, BF%, and lipids have a profile similar to those in the pretransplant period. This metabolic profile is possibly associated with the elevated incidence of cardiovascular diseases observed in the late posttransplant period.
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Panzarella FK, Junqueira JLC, Oliveira LB, de Araújo NS, Costa C. Accuracy assessment of the axial images obtained from cone beam computed tomography. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2011; 40:369-78. [PMID: 21831977 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr/88722046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate accuracy of linear measurements assessed from axial tomograms and the influence of the use of different protocols in two cone beam CT (CBCT) units. METHODS A cylinder object consisting of Nylon® (Day Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil) with radiopaque markers was radiographically examined applying different protocols from NewTom 3G(TM) (Quantitative Radiology s.r.l, Verona, Veneto, Italy) and i-CAT(TM) (Imaging Sciences International, Hatfield, PA) units. Horizontal (A-B) and vertical (C-D) distances were assessed from axial tomograms and measured using a digital calliper that provided the gold standard for actual values. RESULTS There were differences when considering acquisition protocols to each CBCT unit. Concerning all analysed protocols from i-CAT(TM) and Newtom 3G(TM), both A-B and C-D distances presented underestimated values. Measurements of the axial images obtained from NewTom 3G(TM) (6 inch 0.16 mm and 9 inch 0.25 mm) were similar to the ones obtained from i-CAT(TM) (13 cm 20 s 0.3 mm, 13 cm 20 s 0.4 mm and 13 cm 40 s 0.25 mm). CONCLUSION The use of different protocols from CBCT machines influences linear measurements assessed from axial images. Linear distances were underestimated in both equipments. Our findings suggest that the best protocol for the i-CAT(TM) is 13 cm 20 s 0.3 mm and for the NewTom 3G(TM), the use of 6 inch or 9 inch is recommended.
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Sá F, Costa C, Vasconcelos M, Robalo C, Negrão L, Fineza I. P3.29 Pediatric chronic inflammatory demyelinantig polyneuropathy and reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy – case report. Neuromuscul Disord 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2011.06.923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Sá F, Raposo J, Costa C, Vasconcelos M, Robalo C, Fineza I. P3.18 Hereditary polyneuropathies in a neuromuscular pediatric consultation. Neuromuscul Disord 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2011.06.912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Astegiano S, Bergallo M, Terlizzi ME, Sidoti F, Gambarino S, Messina M, Costa C, Segoloni GP, Cavallo R. Combined measurement of serum DNA and urine VP1 messenger RNA in monitoring BK virus replication in kidney graft recipients. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1052-4. [PMID: 21620051 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Evaluation of BK virus replication is a fundamental tool in the monitoring of renal transplant recipients. Herein, we investigated the role of urine VP1 messenger RNA (mRNA) quantification and combined measurement of serum DNA and urine VP1 mRNA in 428 kidney allograft recipients. BK viremia and viruria were detected in 24 (5.6%) and 54 (12.6%) patients, respectively. A diagnosis of BKV-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) was established in 2 patients, both within the first year posttransplantation. Based on urine VP1 mRNA measurement, BKV replication was observed in 10 (2.1%) patients, 2 of whom displayed BKVAN. Urine VP1 mRNA was detected in all cases in association with viremia except 5 and in all cases with viruria. No difference among VP1 mRNA levels was noted between the 2 BKVAN patients and the highest values in patients without BKVAN. The urine VP1 mRNA result by analysis using the operating characteristics was not superior to viremia, despite the improvement obtained with the combined measurement of viremia (cut-off, 16,000 copies/mL) and urine VP1 mRNA (>10,000 copies/10(3) cells). In conclusion, VP1 mRNA measurements may complement viremia and viruria to monitor BKV replication, although its use is limited by its technical complexity in comparison with DNA detection.
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Costa C, Falcão⁎ A, Ramos F. Food drug interactions in an elderly population: Preliminary survey on a Portuguese community pharmacy. Eur J Pharmacol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.09.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Costa C, Silva S, Coelho P, Costa S, Snawder J, Teixeira J. Micronuclei frequency of a pesticide exposed population. Toxicol Lett 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.05.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Costa S, Coelho P, Costa C, Silva S, Coelho M, Porto B, Teixeira J. Human biomonitoring of occupational exposure to formaldehyde. Toxicol Lett 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.05.276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Figueiredo M, Rodrigues L, Barreto M, Lima W, Costa C, Morato V, Blanton R, Vasconcelos P, Nunes M, Teixeira G. P1-150 Allergies and diabetes as risk factors for dengue hemorrhagic fever: results of a case control study. Br J Soc Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976d.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Coelho P, Silva S, Costa S, Costa C, Coelho M, Garcia-Lestón J, Laffon B, Teixeira J. Alterations in lymphocyte subsets and TCR mutation frequencies in populations exposed to metal contamination—Panasqueira mine area (Portugal). Toxicol Lett 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.05.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Grassi S, Tozzi A, Costa C, Tantucci M, Colcelli E, Scarduzio M, Calabresi P, Pettorossi VE. Neural 17β-estradiol facilitates long-term potentiation in the hippocampal CA1 region. Neuroscience 2011; 192:67-73. [PMID: 21749911 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2011.06.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2011] [Revised: 06/23/2011] [Accepted: 06/28/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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In the hippocampal formation many neuromodulators are possibly implied in the synaptic plasticity such as the long-term potentiation (LTP) induced by high-frequency stimulation (HFS) of afferent fibers. We investigated the involvement of locally synthesized neural 17β-estradiol (nE(2)) in the induction of HFS-LTP in hippocampal slices from male rats by stimulating the Schaffer collateral fibers and recording the evoked field excitatory postsynaptic potential (fEPSP) in the CA1 region. We demonstrated that either the blockade of nE(2) synthesis by the aromatase inhibitor letrozole, or the antagonism of E(2) receptors (ERs) by ICI 182,780 did not prevent the induction of HFS-LTP, but reduced its amplitude by ∼60%, without influencing its maintenance. Moreover, letrozole and ICI 182,780 did not affect the first short-term post-tetanic component of LTP and the paired-pulse facilitation (PPF). These findings demonstrate that nE(2) plays an important role in the induction phase of HFS-dependent LTP. Since the basal responses were not affected by the blocking agents, we suggest that the synthesis of nE(2) is induced or enhanced by HFS through aromatase activation. In this context, the local production of nE(2) seems to be a very effective mechanism to modulate the amplitude of LTP.
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Brito Avo A, Costa C, Amann G, Gaspar MJ, Batista I. Implementation of the e-Bug Project in Portugal. J Antimicrob Chemother 2011; 66 Suppl 5:v81-3. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkr132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Costa C, Conte A, Buonocore GG, Del Nobile MA. Antimicrobial silver-montmorillonite nanoparticles to prolong the shelf life of fresh fruit salad. Int J Food Microbiol 2011; 148:164-7. [PMID: 21684619 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2011.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2011] [Revised: 04/07/2011] [Accepted: 05/22/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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In this work, silver-montmorillonite (Ag-MMT) antimicrobial nanoparticles have been obtained by allowing silver ions from nitrate solutions to replace the Na(+) of natural montmorillonite and then to be reduced by a thermal treatment. Ag-MMT were used as active antimicrobial compounds to improve the shelf life of fresh fruit salad. In order to assess their influence on product shelf life, sensorial and microbiological quality has been monitored during the storage. The microbiological quality was determined by monitoring the principal spoilage microorganisms (mesophilic and psychrotrophic bacteria, coliforms, lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and molds). Additionally, the evolution of sensorial quality was assessed by monitoring color, odor, firmness and product overall quality. The Ag-MMT nanoparticles seemed to be effective in inhibiting microbial growth, above all at the highest tested concentration. Consequently, the sensorial quality of samples stored in the active packaging appeared to be better preserved. Thus, experimental results showed that a significant shelf life prolongation of fresh fruit salad can be obtained by a straightforward new packaging system.
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Vasseur C, LeFloch A, Costes B, de Becdelièvre A, Casals T, Costa C, Goossens M, Girodon E. 4 Simple and accurate assays for targeting CFTR mutations of specific geographic/ethnic origins by PCR allelic discrimination. J Cyst Fibros 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(11)60026-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Costa C, de Becdelièvre A, Prulière-Escabasse V, Gameiro C, Guittard C, Bassinet L, Bienvenu T, desGeorges M, Giurgea I, Goossens M, Coste A, Girodon E. 14 Genotype-phenotype correlations of the recurrent mRNA intron 6b splicing defect, 1002-1113_1110delGAAT. J Cyst Fibros 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(11)60036-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Crespo M, Collado S, Mir M, Hurtado S, Cao H, Barbosa F, Serra C, Hidalgo C, Faura A, Garcia de Lomas J, Montero M, Horcajada JP, Puig JM, Pascual J, Ulusal Okyay G, Uludag K, Sozen H, Arman D, Dalgic A, Guz G, Fraile P, Garcia-Cosmes P, Rosado C, Gonzalez C, Tabernero JM, Costa C, Saldan A, Astegiano S, Terlizzi ME, Messina M, Bergallo M, Segoloni G, Cavallo R, Schwarz A, Grosshennig A, Heim A, Broecker V, Haller H, Linnenweber S, Liborio AB, Mendoza TR, Esmeraldo RM, Oliveira MLMB, Nogueira Paes FJV, Silva Junior GB, Daher EF, Hodgson K, Baharani J, Fenton A, Baharani J, Mjoen G, Hartmann A, Reisaeter A, Midtvedt K, Dahle DO, Holdaas H, Shabir S, Lukacik P, Bevins A, Basnayake K, Bental A, Hughes RG, Cockwell P, Burrows R, Hutchison CA, Varma P, Kumar A, Hooda A, Badwal S, Barrios C, Mir M, Crespo M, Fumado L, Frances A, Puig JM, Horcajada JP, Arango O, Pascual J, Pawlik A, Chudek J, Kolonko A, Wilk J, Jalowiecki P, Wiecek A, Teplan V, Kralova-Lesna I, Mahrova A, Racek J, tollova M, Maggisano V, Caracciolo V, Solazzo A, Montanari M, Della Grotta F, Nakazawa D, Nishio S, Nakagaki T, Ishikawa Y, Ito M, Shibazaki S, Shimoda N, Miura M, Morita K, Nonomura K, Koike T, Locsey L, Seres I, Sztanek F, Harangi M, Padra J, Asztalos L, Paragh G, Rodriguez-Reimundes E, Soler-Pujol G, Diaz CH, Davalos-Michel M, Vilches AR, Laham G, Mjoen G, Stavem K, Midtvedt K, Norby G, Holdaas H, Tutal E, Canver B, Can S, Sezer S, Colak T, Kolonko A, Chudek J, Wiecek A, Paschoalin R, Barros X, Duran C, Torregrosa JV, Crespo M, Mir M, Barrios C, Faura A, Tellez E, Marin M, Puig JM, Pascual J, Smalcelj R, Smalcelj A, Claes K, Petit T, Bammens B, Kuypers D, Naesens M, Vanrenterghem Y, Evenepoel P, Gerhart MK, Colbus S, Seiler S, Grun O, Fliser D, Heine GH, Vincenti F, Grinyo J, Larsen C, Medina Pestana J, Vanrenterghem Y, Dong Y, Thomas D, Charpentier B, Luna E, Martinez R, Cerezo I, Ferreira F, Cubero J, Villa J, Martinez C, Garcia C, Rodrigo E, Santos L, Pinera C, Quintela E, Ruiz JC, Fernandez-Fresnedo G, Palomar R, Gomez-Alamillo C, Martin de Francisco AL, Arias M, Grinyo J, Nainan G, del Carmen Rial M, Steinberg S, Vincenti F, Dong Y, Thomas D, Kamar N, Durrbach A, Grinyo J, Vanrenterghem Y, Becker T, Florman S, Lang P, del Carmen Rial M, Schnitzler M, Duan T, Block A, Medina Pestana J, Sawosz M, Cieciura T, Durlik M, Perkowska A, Sikora P, Beck B, De Mauri A, Brambilla M, Stratta P, Chiarinotti D, De Leo M, Attou S, Arzour H, Boudrifa N, Mekhlouf N, Gaouar A, Merazga S, Kalem K, Haddoum F. Transplantation: clinical studies. Clin Kidney J 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/4.s2.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Viteri S, Rosell R, Costa C, Taron M, Sanchez JJ, Benlloch S, Moran T, Massuti B, Camps C, Majem M, Carcereny E, Cardenal F, Gasco A, Mederos N, Magri I, Rolfo CD, Garcia-Campelo MR, Gimenez Capitan A, de Aguirre I, Queralt C. Astrocyte elevated gene 1 (AEG-1) mRNA expression in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (p) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.10541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Carcereny E, Molina MA, Sanchez JJ, Bertran-Alamillo J, Mayo C, Aldeguer E, Gimenez Capitan A, Yeste Z, Costa C, Benlloch S, Martinez A, Buges C, Bosch J, Isla D, Domine M, Provencio M, Sanchez JM, Camps C, Taron M, Rosell R. Mutations of the catalytic subunit a of PI3K (PIK3CA) in erlotinib-treated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (p) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.7588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Taron M, Benlloch S, Rosell R, Sanchez JJ, Costa C, Gimenez Capitan A, Mayo C, Bertran-Alamillo J, Molina MA, Massuti B, Camps C, Majem M, Isla D, Santarpia M, Viteri S, Gasco A, Moran T, Carcereny E, Queralt C, de Aguirre I. Identification of AEG-1 and BARD1 as predictors of erlotinib outcome in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by NanoString multiple target profiling. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.7589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Santarpia M, Sanchez-Ronco M, Magri I, Viteri S, Costa C, Gasco A, Gonzalez Cao M, Mederos N, Salazar F, Bertran-Alamillo J, Gimenez Capitan A, Altavilla G, Benlloch S, Yeste Z, Aldeguer E, Taron M, Rosell R. The nuclear factor kB (NFkB) and Notch signaling pathways and BRCA1 mRNA expression in stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (p). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.7586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ali M, Todaro A, Aiello RA, D'agostino A, Scandurra G, Taibi E, Costa C, Caruso M, Girlando A. The role of integrated treatments for patients with cancer with bone metastases: The quarterback study. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e19655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Magri I, Santarpia M, Sanchez-Ronco M, Viteri S, Costa C, Gasco A, Mederos N, Gonzalez Cao M, Salazar F, Bertran-Alamillo J, Gimenez Capitan A, Molina MA, Yeste Z, Aldeguer E, Moran T, Altavilla G, Benlloch S, Taron M, Rosell R. Differential expression of BRCA1 and genes involved in the nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) and notch signalling pathways in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients (p). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e21025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ítavo C, Morais M, Costa C, Ítavo L, Franco G, da Silva J, Reis F. Addition of propolis or monensin in the diet: Behavior and productivity of lambs in feedlot. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Costa C, Astegiano S, Terlizzi M, Sidoti F, Curtoni A, Solidoro P, Baldi S, Bergallo M, Cavallo R. Evaluation and Significance of Cytomegalovirus-Specific Cellular Immune Response in Lung Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1159-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gonçalves A, Costa C, Pereira S, Correia N, Silva MM, Barbosa PC, Rodrigues LC, Henriques I, Martins R, Fortunato E. Study of electrochromic devices with nanocomposites polymethacrylate hydroxyethylene resin based electrolyte. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.1966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Terlizzi ME, Bergallo M, Astegiano S, Simeone S, Gambarino S, Sidoti F, Costa C, Cavallo R. Detection of the novel variant of influenza virus A/H1N1v in bronchoalveolar lavage of adult hospitalized patients during the 2009/2010 winter season. Minerva Med 2011; 102:103-108. [PMID: 21483396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to report most recent data regarding the occurrence of influenza A virus H1N1v in the lower respiratory tract from a cohort of hospitalized adult patients during the winter season 2009/2010 and investigated the main clinical features and outcomes. METHODS A total of 130 consecutive BAL specimens (collected from October 2009-March 2010) of 101 patients were retrospectively analyzed for influenza A virus H1N1v positivity using a commercial kit. RESULTS Overall, 19/130 (14.6%) BAL specimens from 17/101 (16.8%) patients were positive for the novel influenza A H1N1v virus. H1N1v resulted significantly more prevalent in immunocompetent subjects. As regards clinical features, H1N1v resulted more prevalent in respiratory insufficiency or acute respiratory illness. Thirteen patients died during the analytic period; three of them (23.1%) resulted positive to H1N1v but no direct association has been made. CONCLUSION Our cohort study of influenza A H1N1v detection in BAL from hospitalized adult patients confirms the overall moderate clinical impact of this virus, as reported in most reports worldwide. It remains to be evaluated the role of reassortment with influenza virus strains circulating in the winter season 2010/2011 and its potential pathogenicity.
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Jijón D, Costa C. Pencil lead scratches on steel surfaces as a substrate for LIBS analysis of dissolved salts in liquids. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/274/1/012077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Brandão D, Costa C, Canedo A, Vaz G, Pignatelli D. Endogenous vascular endothelial growth factor and angiopoietin-2 expression in critical limb ischemia. INT ANGIOL 2011; 30:25-34. [PMID: 21248670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The aim of this paper was to contribute to a better understanding of the angiogenesis in peripheral arterial disease (PAD); we evaluated the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (vegf) and angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) in critical limb ischemia (CLI). METHODS Skin and muscle biopsies were collected from 12 patients submitted to major amputation for CLI, proximal samples from amputation level and distal ones from the more ischemic region. Three controls were obtained from orthopedic patients. Capillary density was determined in random selected high-power fields. Expression pattern of VEGF and Ang-2 was studied by immunohistochemistry and quantification was performed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS In skin, capillary density and levels of VEGF and Ang-2 were higher in distal samples when compared to proximal (capillary density, P=0.003, VEGF, P=0.008, Ang-2, P=0.041). Distal muscle had also elevated capillary number (P=0.005) and Ang-2 concentration (P=0.023). VEGF concentration in distal muscle was found to be similar to proximal muscle (P=1). Immunohistochemical expression of VEGF was clearly more evident in distal samples and was predominantly present in epidermis and skeletal myocytes. Ang-2 was essentially detected distally and only observed in endothelial cells. CONCLUSION The capillary density is enhanced in distal samples, suggesting an effective angiogenic drive in CLI. In addition, the observed increase of VEGF expression in ischemic skin and Ang-2 in ischemic skin and muscle may contribute to clarify the potential role of VEGF and Ang-2 supplementation for therapeutic angiogenesis in CLI.
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Rosell R, Taron M, Benlloch S, Costa C, Santarpia M, Moran T, Carcereny E, Quiroga V, Massuti B, Gimenez-Capitan A. 58PD NANOSTRING MULTIPLE TARGET PROFILING IDENTIFIES AEG-1 AS AN ESSENTIAL PREDICTOR OF ERLOTINIB OUTCOME IN EGFR-MUTANT NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CANCER (NSCLC). Lung Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(11)70195-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Lucera A, Costa C, Mastromatteo M, Conte A, Del Nobile M. Fresh-cut broccoli florets shelf-life as affected by packaging film mass transport properties. J FOOD ENG 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Costa C, Lucera A, Conte A, Mastromatteo M, Speranza B, Antonacci A, Del Nobile M. Effects of passive and active modified atmosphere packaging conditions on ready-to-eat table grape. J FOOD ENG 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Quaglino P, Bergallo M, Ponti R, Barberio E, Cicchelli S, Buffa E, Comessatti A, Costa C, Terlizzi M, Astegiano S, Novelli M, Cavallo R, Bernengo M. Th1, Th2, Th17 and Regulatory T Cell Pattern in Psoriatic Patients: Modulation of Cytokines and Gene Targets Induced by Etanercept Treatment and Correlation with Clinical Response. Dermatology 2011; 223:57-67. [DOI: 10.1159/000330330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2011] [Accepted: 06/03/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Astegiano S, Terlizzi ME, Elia M, Cavallo GP, Costa C, Cavallo R, Bergallo M. Prevalence of polyomaviruses BK, JC, SV40, KI, and WU in non-malignant tonsil specimens. Minerva Med 2010; 101:385-389. [PMID: 21196897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The recently described polyomaviruses KI and WU have been detected in respiratory samples, stools, tonsils, and blood, particularly in immunocompromised conditions, although little is known about tissue tropism. Herein we investigated the occurrence of KIV and WUV in non-malignant tonsillar specimens by Real-time quantitative PCR; the presence of polyomaviruses BK, JC and SV40-DNA was also evaluated. METHODS Twenty-nine non-malignant tonsil specimens obtained from children and adults admitted for tonsillectomy were prospectively studied. Real-time quantitative TaqMan PCR for polyomaviruses KI, WU, BK, JC, and SV40 were performed. RESULTS KI-DNA was positive in 2/29 tonsillar specimens (6.9%), while BK- DNA, JC-DNA, SV-40 DNA, and WU-DNA sequences were not identified. CONCLUSION Few studies have investigated the prevalence of polyomaviruses in tonsil specimens, with varying results, and data are particularly scant as regards the newly discovered KIV and WUV. Two major questions remain to be definitely answered at this regard: the possibility that human tonsils represent the initial site of infection and/or a latency site and the biological and clinical meaning of KIV and WUV in different contexts and groups of patients, in that it is not clear whether they are simple bystanders or play a role in tonsil disease.
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Montejo C, Ramos P, Costa C, Márquez MC. Analysis of the presence of improper materials in the composting process performed in ten MBT plants. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2010; 101:8267-8272. [PMID: 20594823 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2010.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2010] [Revised: 05/28/2010] [Accepted: 06/04/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Composting of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) reduces the amount of biodegradable waste landfilled. However, the final product or compost used as organic soil amendment shows a large presence of improper materials and alarming concentrations of heavy metals. In this work, 30 samples of OFMSW before and after composting have been characterized to determine qualitatively and quantitatively this contamination and its origin. In addition, technical features of the equipment installed in 10 waste treatment plants have been assessed because of their influence on the streams involved in the composting process. Results show 78.2% of the samples stabilized by composting to be organic matter and the rest corresponds to improper materials, mainly paper, plastic and glass. Origin is due to the composting feedstocks, the OFMSW obtained by size separation in trommels which, due to non-source separation and poor selectivity, contains one third of impurities. In seven of the 30 samples household batteries were found.
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Astegiano S, Bergallo M, Solidoro P, Terlizzi ME, Libertucci D, Baldi S, Cavallo R, Costa C. Prevalence and clinical impact of polyomaviruses KI and WU in lung transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2010; 42:1275-8. [PMID: 20534279 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.03.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The newly discovered polyomaviruses KI and WU (KIV and WUV) were isolated from secretions of patients with respiratory symptoms as well as in blood, spleen, lymphoid tissues, and stools, especially in immunocompromised conditions. The aim of this work was to evaluate the prevalence of KIV and WUV in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) from lung transplant recipients. We also examined potential correlations between these viruses and occurrences of pneumonia, acute respiratory insufficiency, or other acute respiratory conditions and acute rejection episodes. Discharge diagnosis was based on the International Classification of Diseases-Italian version 2002, based on the 9th-revision clinical modification. A rejection episode was diagnosed by transbronchial lung biopsy in accordance with the 2007 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Working Formulation. Overall, we analyzed 53 BALs obtained from 24 transplant recipients. Positive polymerase chain reaction results were observed in 6 samples (11.3%) from 6 patients (25%), versus 7 samples (13.2%) from 7 patients (29.2%) for KIV and WUV, respectively. Regarding the diagnosis of pneumonia, the prevalence was 22.2% and 33.3% for KIV and WUV, respectively. In cases of acute respiratory insufficiency or other acute respiratory conditions, 2 out of 9 samples were positive for KIV (22.2%) and 4 out of 9 for WUV (44.4%). An Acute rejection episode (ARE) was diagnosed in 7 instances among 6 lung transplant patients: The corresponding BAL specimens showed positive results for KIV in 3 out of 7 (42.8%) cases with ARE vs 3 out of 46 (6.5%) without an ARE (P < .05), and for WUV in 3 out of 7 (42.8%) vs 4 out of 46 (8.7%) (P < .05), respectively. Although the small number of specimens limits the statistical analysis, our results showed a higher prevalence of WUV compared with KIV. The compromised pulmonary environment in the lung allograft may cause reactivation of these viruses. Their roles in this context need to be further evaluated.
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