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Ribi K, Pagan E, Sala I, Ruggeri M, Bianco N, Bucci EO, Graffeo R, Borner M, Giordano M, Gianni L, Rabaglio M, Freschi A, Cretella E, Seles E, Farolfi A, Simoncini E, Ciccarese M, Rauch D, Favaretto A, Glaus A, Berardi R, Franzetti-Pellanda A, Bagnardi V, Gelber S, Partridge AH, Goldhirsch A, Pagani O. Employment trajectories of young women with breast cancer: an ongoing prospective cohort study in Italy and Switzerland. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:1847-1858. [PMID: 35689003 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01222-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite extensive research on cancer and work-related outcomes, evidence from longitudinal cohort studies is limited, especially in young women with breast cancer (BC). We aimed to investigate employment trajectories in young BC survivors and to identify potential factors associated with changes in work activity. METHODS The HOHO European prospective multicenter cohort study enrolled 300 young women (≤ 40 years) with newly diagnosed BC. Women completed surveys at baseline and every 6 months for 3 years, then yearly for up to 10 years to assess, among other variables, employment status, sociodemographic, medical, and treatment data. Symptoms were assessed by the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial symptom scales and single items from the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System. Univariable and multivariable multinomial logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with changes in employment status. RESULTS Among the 245 women included in this analysis, 85% were employed at the last individual post-baseline assessment (1 to 10 years). At 5 years, women had a 29.4% probability (95% CI: 23.6-35.5) of experiencing any reduction and a 14.9% probability (95% CI: 10.6-19.9) of experiencing any increase in work activities. Being enrolled in Switzerland (vs. Italy) and reporting more trouble in performing daily activities were significantly associated with work reduction. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that most young BC survivors remain employed in the long-term. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Regular evaluation of symptoms which may interfere with daily life and identification of financial discomfort is critical in providing timely and individually tailored interventions and in limiting unwanted reductions in work activities.
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- Karin Ribi
- Quality of Life Office, International Breast Cancer Study Group, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Program for Young Patients, International Breast Cancer Study Group, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Medical Senology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, EOC, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Division of Oncology (Oncocare), Klinik Engeried, Lindenhofgruppe, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ospedale Infermi, AUSL Della Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Azienda Sanitaria Dell'Alto Adige, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo Per Lo Studio Dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", Meldola, Italy
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- Breast Unit, ASST Spedali Civili Di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Azienda ULSS2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy
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- Tumor- and Breast Center ZeTuP, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Università Politecnica Delle Marche, A.O.U. Ospedali Riuniti Di Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- International Breast Cancer Study Group, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Swiss Group for Clinical Cancer Research (SAKK), Interdisciplinary Cancer Service Hospital Riviera-Chablais Rennaz, Vaud, Geneva University Hospitals, Lugano University, Lugano, Switzerland
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Zara D, Pastò B, Garutti M, Bartoletti M, Palmero L, Bertoli E, Noto C, Cucciniello L, Totaro F, Rizzetto M, Pivetta T, Membrino A, Freschi A, Bolzonello S, Puglisi F. 800P Number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) to estimate clinical efficacy and safety of new adjuvant (Adj) therapies for resected stage (St) II-III melanoma. Ann Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.07.926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Freschi A, Del Prete R, Pignata L, Cecere F, Manfrevola F, Mattia M, Cobellis G, Sparago A, Bartolomei MS, Riccio A, Cerrato F. The number of the CTCF binding sites of the H19/IGF2:IG-DMR correlates with DNA methylation and expression imprinting in a humanized mouse model. Hum Mol Genet 2021; 30:1509-1520. [PMID: 34132339 PMCID: PMC8330897 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddab132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The reciprocal parent of origin-specific expression of H19 and IGF2 is controlled by the H19/IGF2:IG-DMR (IC1), whose maternal allele is unmethylated and acts as a CTCF-dependent insulator. In humans, internal IC1 deletions are associated with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) and Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS), depending on their parental origin. These genetic mutations result in aberrant DNA methylation, deregulation of IGF2/H19 and disease with incomplete penetrance. However, the mechanism linking the microdeletions to altered molecular and clinical phenotypes remains unclear. To address this issue, we have previously generated and characterized two knock-in mouse lines with the human wild-type (hIC1wt) or mutant (hIC1∆2.2) IC1 allele replacing the endogenous mouse IC1 (mIC1). Here, we report an additional knock-in line carrying a mutant hIC1 allele with an internal 1.8 kb deletion (hIC1∆1.8). The phenotype of these mice is different from that of the hIC1∆2.2-carrying mice, partially resembling hIC1wt animals. Indeed, proper H19 and Igf2 imprinting and normal growth phenotype were evident in the mice with maternal transmission of hIC1Δ1.8, while low DNA methylation and non-viable phenotype characterize its paternal transmission. In contrast to hIC1wt, E15.5 embryos that paternally inherit hIC1Δ1.8 displayed variegated hIC1 methylation. In addition, increased Igf2 expression, correlating with increased body weight, was found in one third of these mice. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments in mouse embryonic stem cells carrying the three different hIC1 alleles demonstrate that the number of CTCF target sites influences its binding to hIC1, indicating that in the mouse, CTCF binding is key to determining hIC1 methylation and Igf2 expression.
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- Andrea Freschi
- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy.,Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour (GEB), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy.,Institute of Genetics and Biophysics (IGB) "Adriano Buzzati-Traverso", Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples 80138, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Epigenetics Institute, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy.,Institute of Genetics and Biophysics (IGB) "Adriano Buzzati-Traverso", Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta 81100, Italy
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Pace M, Falappa M, Freschi A, Balzani E, Berteotti C, Lo Martire V, Kaveh F, Hovig E, Zoccoli G, Amici R, Cerri M, Urbanucci A, Tucci V. Loss of Snord116 impacts lateral hypothalamus, sleep, and food-related behaviors. JCI Insight 2020; 5:137495. [PMID: 32365348 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.137495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Imprinted genes are highly expressed in the hypothalamus; however, whether specific imprinted genes affect hypothalamic neuromodulators and their functions is unknown. It has been suggested that Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by lack of paternal expression at chromosome 15q11-q13, is characterized by hypothalamic insufficiency. Here, we investigate the role of the paternally expressed Snord116 gene within the context of sleep and metabolic abnormalities of PWS, and we report a significant role of this imprinted gene in the function and organization of the 2 main neuromodulatory systems of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) - namely, the orexin (OX) and melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) - systems. We observed that the dynamics between neuronal discharge in the LH and the sleep-wake states of mice with paternal deletion of Snord116 (PWScrm+/p-) are compromised. This abnormal state-dependent neuronal activity is paralleled by a significant reduction in OX neurons in the LH of mutant mice. Therefore, we propose that an imbalance between OX- and MCH-expressing neurons in the LH of mutant mice reflects a series of deficits manifested in the PWS, such as dysregulation of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, food intake, and temperature control.
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- Marta Pace
- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Italy.,Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Italy
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- PRISM Lab, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- PRISM Lab, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Tumor Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Tumor Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Centre for Bioinformatics, Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- PRISM Lab, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Tumor Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30, Italy
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Pace M, Colombi I, Falappa M, Freschi A, Bandarabadi M, Armirotti A, Encarnación BM, Adamantidis AR, Amici R, Cerri M, Chiappalone M, Tucci V. Loss of Snord116 alters cortical neuronal activity in mice: a preclinical investigation of Prader–Willi syndrome. Hum Mol Genet 2020; 29:2051-2064. [DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddaa084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by metabolic alteration and sleep abnormalities mostly related to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disturbances. The disease is caused by genomic imprinting defects that are inherited through the paternal line. Among the genes located in the PWS region on chromosome 15 (15q11-q13), small nucleolar RNA 116 (Snord116) has been previously associated with intrusions of REM sleep into wakefulness in humans and mice. Here, we further explore sleep regulation of PWS by reporting a study with PWScrm+/p− mouse line, which carries a paternal deletion of Snord116. We focused our study on both macrostructural electrophysiological components of sleep, distributed among REMs and nonrapid eye movements. Of note, here, we study a novel electroencephalography (EEG) graphoelements of sleep for mouse studies, the well-known spindles. EEG biomarkers are often linked to the functional properties of cortical neurons and can be instrumental in translational studies. Thus, to better understand specific properties, we isolated and characterized the intrinsic activity of cortical neurons using in vitro microelectrode array. Our results confirm that the loss of Snord116 gene in mice influences specific properties of REM sleep, such as theta rhythms and, for the first time, the organization of REM episodes throughout sleep–wake cycles. Moreover, the analysis of sleep spindles present novel specific phenotype in PWS mice, indicating that a new catalog of sleep biomarkers can be informative in preclinical studies of PWS.
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- Marta Pace
- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour (GEB), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour (GEB), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16132, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour (GEB), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16132, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour (GEB), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
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- Centre for Experimental Neurology, Department of Neurology, Inselspital University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern 3010, Switzerland
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- Analytical Chemistry Facility, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
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- Centre for Experimental Neurology, Department of Neurology, Inselspital University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern 3010, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, Inselspital University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern 3010, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Bologna 40126, Italy
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- Rehab Technologies, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
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- Genetics and Epigenetics of Behaviour (GEB), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova 16163, Italy
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Longoni M, Freschi A, Cicala N, Bruni S. Non-invasive identification of synthetic organic pigments in contemporary art paints by visible-excited spectrofluorimetry and visible reflectance spectroscopy. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2020; 229:117907. [PMID: 31839579 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The non-destructive, in-situ identification of synthetic organic pigments employed in contemporary painting still represents a challenge. In the present study, a non-invasive analytical method based on spectrofluorimetry and visible reflectance spectroscopy was developed to this aim and applied to a considerable number of synthetic organic pigments belonging to the main chemical classes and sold by different manufacturers. In order to discriminate among them, the collected data were processed by a multivariate statistical approach, using principal component analysis (PCA). Moreover, the Kubelka-Munk correction for self-absorption of fluorescence emission was successfully applied to identify pigments in binary mixtures. This approach was finally exploited to recognise the organic pigments used by the artist in a contemporary painting.
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- M Longoni
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy.
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Falappa M, Pace M, Freschi A, Tucci V. Genomic imprinting impacts on sleep throughout neuronal modulation of lateral hypothalamus in mice. Sleep Med 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2019.11.296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pelizzari G, Bertoli E, Vitale M, Buriolla S, Palmero L, Bartoletti M, Zara D, Basile D, Iacono D, Pascoletti G, Cinausero M, Poletto E, Bolzonello S, Freschi A, Puglisi F, Fasola G, Minisini A. A multivariate model to define prognostic groups among patients with melanoma brain metastases: A 10-year retrospective cohort study. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz255.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pelizzari G, Gerratana L, Basile D, Bartoletti M, Lisanti C, Garattini SK, Bortot L, Corvaja C, Buriolla S, Curtolo G, Garutti M, Di Nardo P, Torrisi E, Da Ros L, Freschi A, Saracchini S, Bolzonello S, Miolo G, Spazzapan S, Puglisi F. Role of anthracyclines in neoadjuvant anti-HER2 regimens for HER2+ breast cancer (BC): A network meta-analysis (NMA). J Clin Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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577 Background: It is matter of current debate which would be the best chemotherapy backbone of neoadjuvant HER2-targeted therapy for HER2+ BC. The TRAIN 2 trial showed no significant difference in terms of pathological complete response (pCR) when anthracyclines–based (CTA) or anthracyclines–free regimens (CT) were combined with dual HER2 blockade. However, it remains unclear how anthracyclines may influence the relative benefit across different anti-HER2 treatments. Methods: A systematic review was conducted which included all phase II/III randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing different neoadjuvant regimens for HER2+ BC. pCR (yT0/isN0) was the outcome of interest. Indirect comparisons of all combination of anti-HER2 agents with CTA or CT were estimated with a random-effects frequentist NMA. Estimated pCR rates were inferred adopting a Bayesian NMA. Results: 17 RCTs (3933 patients) were included. Overall, 8 arms were identified, comprising all possible combinations of CTA and CT with trastuzumab (H), lapatinib (L) and dual HER2 blockade (D) but also CTA and D only. Odds ratios (OR) for pCR and 95% confidence interval (CI) of selected NMA comparisons are shown in the table. Estimated rates of pCR for each treatment and 95% credible interval (CrI) are reported in the table. Conclusions: Through indirect comparisons, no significant pCR gain was found for CTA vs CT when combined to D, H and L. In particular, considering double vs single-agent anti-HER2 regimens, D-CT remains superior to H-CTA, supporting a possible omission of anthracyclines when dual anti-HER2 block is used. On the contrary, our pooled estimate suggests a more relevant role for anthracyclines when comparing H-CT/A vs CTA. Moreover, we estimated a 4% pCR gain for D-CTA vs D-CT, and an 8% higher pCR rate for H-CTA vs H-CT. [Table: see text]
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- Giacomo Pelizzari
- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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- U.O.C Oncologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine; Dipartimento di Oncologia Medica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, Udine, Italy
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Favaro D, Santarosa M, Quaia M, Spada A, Freschi A, Talamini R, Galligioni E. Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 and Serum Cytokines in Melanoma Patients Treated with Liposomes Containing Muramyl Tripeptide. Tumori 2018; 81:185-90. [PMID: 7571025 DOI: 10.1177/030089169508100306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aims and Background A soluble form of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1) has been recently identified in patients with malignant melanoma. It has been demonstrated that inflammatory cytokines can modulate the cellular expression of ICAM-1 and the shedding of this molecule by cells. To our knowledge, few data exist on serum sICAM-1 levels in cancer patients treated with immunomodulators. Liposomes containing muramyl tripeptide (MLV MTP-PE) can activate monocytes from cancer patients in vitro and in vivo, making them cytotoxic such as tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the levels of sICAM-1 and their possible correlation with serum inflammatory cytokine levels in melanoma patients treated with MLV MTP-PE. Methods The sera from 9 patients with metastatic melanoma treated with MLV MTP-PE, 4 mg i.v. twice a week for 12 weeks, were tested in ELISA system to detect sICAM-1, TNF-α, IL-6, Interleukin-1 β (IL- β) and Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) before, and 2 and 24 h after the 1st, 12th and 24th infusion of MLV MTP-PE. Results Baseline levels of sICAM-1 were elevated in all patients (median 540 ng/ml: range 400-1030 ng/ml). Twenty-four h after the 1st infusion of MLV MTP-PE, we observed 6 increases in sICAM-1 levels, 1 decrease and 2 stable values (median 720 ng/ml: range 410-1820; P = 0.060). Twenty-four h after the 12th infusion, sICAM-1 increased in 3 patients and did not change in 4 (median 790 ng/ml: range 495-1650 ng/ml; P = 0.069). At the 24th infusion, sICAM-1 increased in 4 of 6 evaluable patients and remained stable in 2 (median 802 ng/ml: range 510-1450 ng/ml; P = 0.045). To better analyze the variations in sICAM-1, the patients were arbitrarily divided into two groups according to their clinical behavior: 4 presented stabilization (all lesions, n = 2; some lesions, n = 2) (Group A); 5 presented progressive disease (Group B). In Group A, sICAM-1 levels remained stable or showed a modest increase during treatment (except in 1 patient, who exhibited a substantial variation after the 12th infusion). In contrast, in Group B very high levels of sICAM-1 were observed at the beginning of the study therapy in 1 patient and after the 1st infusion in 3 patients; these values remained high until the 24th infusion. In most of the patients, TNF-α and IL-6 increased after the 1st infusion, but not thereafter. IFN-γ was never detected; IL-1 β was detectable in a few cases, but only before the infusions. Conclusions baseline levels of sICAM-1 were elevated in all patients and further increased during treatment only in patients with more aggressive disease. No correlation was found between sICAM-1 and inflammatory cytokines. It would therefore seem that in patients with advanced disease, higher levels and a progressive increase in sICAM-1 may be unfavorable prognostic factors.
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- D Favaro
- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Libra M, Talamini R, Crivellari D, Buonadonna A, Freschi A, Stefanovski P, Berretta M, De Cicco M, Balestreri L, Merlo A, Volpe R, Galligioni E, Sorio R. Long-Term Survival in Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated with Continuous Intravenous Infusion of Recombinant Interleukin-2: The Experience of a Single Institution. Tumori 2018; 89:400-4. [PMID: 14606643 DOI: 10.1177/030089160308900410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aim and background Metastatic renal cell carcinoma is one of the few tumors for which a clear benefit of immunotherapy has been demonstrated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term survival of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, along with response rate and other prognostic and predictive factors. Patients and methods Between July 1989 and May 1995, 56 patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma were treated in a single institution with high-dose recombinant interleukin-2 in continuous infusion. Survival was measured by the Kaplan and Meier method. Prognostic factors were assessed by univariate and multivariate analyses of survival (Cox proportional hazard ratio model). Results Of 56 patients, 15 had objective responses (26.8%), 16 stable disease (28.6%), 18 disease progressions (32.1%), and 7 (12.5%) were not valuable for response. Median overall survival was 20 months, and probability of 2- and 5-year survival was 41% and 21%, respectively. At multivariate analysis, the increased risk of death for: performance status ≥2 vs 0 (HR = 6.20), stable disease (HR = 1.87), disease progression (HR = 10.61) vs partial or complete remission, and for hypotension and oliguria toxicity, G3 + G4 vs G1 + G2 (HR = 2.19). Conclusions Our study confirms the activity of IL-2 based immunotherapy in renal cell carcinoma. Moreover, ECOG performance status, clinical response, hypotension and oliguria toxicity resulted as independent survival prognostic factors.
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- Massimo Libra
- Division of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, IRCCS, Aviano, PN, Italy
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Freschi A, Hur SK, Valente FM, Ideraabdullah FY, Sparago A, Gentile MT, Oneglia A, Di Nucci D, Colucci-D'Amato L, Thorvaldsen JL, Bartolomei MS, Riccio A, Cerrato F. Tissue-specific and mosaic imprinting defects underlie opposite congenital growth disorders in mice. PLoS Genet 2018; 14:e1007243. [PMID: 29470501 PMCID: PMC5839592 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1007243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Revised: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Differential DNA methylation defects of H19/IGF2 are associated with congenital growth disorders characterized by opposite clinical pictures. Due to structural differences between human and mouse, the mechanisms by which mutations of the H19/IGF2 Imprinting Control region (IC1) result in these diseases are undefined. To address this issue, we previously generated a mouse line carrying a humanized IC1 (hIC1) and now replaced the wildtype with a mutant IC1 identified in the overgrowth-associated Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. The new humanized mouse line shows pre/post-natal overgrowth on maternal transmission and pre/post-natal undergrowth on paternal transmission of the mutation. The mutant hIC1 acquires abnormal methylation during development causing opposite H19/Igf2 imprinting defects on maternal and paternal chromosomes. Differential and possibly mosaic Igf2 expression and imprinting is associated with asymmetric growth of bilateral organs. Furthermore, tissue-specific imprinting defects result in deficient liver- and placenta-derived Igf2 on paternal transmission and excessive Igf2 in peripheral tissues on maternal transmission, providing a possible molecular explanation for imprinting-associated and phenotypically contrasting growth disorders.
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- Andrea Freschi
- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Epigenetics Institute, Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America.,Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.,Institute of Genetics and Biophysics, "Adriano Buzzati Traverso" - CNR, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Epigenetics Institute, Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Epigenetics Institute, Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.,Institute of Genetics and Biophysics, "Adriano Buzzati Traverso" - CNR, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Technologies, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campania, "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Baglivo I, Pirone L, Pedone EM, Pitzer JE, Muscariello L, Marino MM, Malgieri G, Freschi A, Chambery A, Roop Ii RM, Pedone PV. Ml proteins from Mesorhizobium loti and MucR from Brucella abortus: an AT-rich core DNA-target site and oligomerization ability. Sci Rep 2017; 7:15805. [PMID: 29150637 PMCID: PMC5693944 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-16127-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Mesorhizobium loti contains ten genes coding for proteins sharing high amino acid sequence identity with members of the Ros/MucR transcription factor family. Five of these Ros/MucR family members from Mesorhizobium loti (Ml proteins) have been recently structurally and functionally characterized demonstrating that Ml proteins are DNA-binding proteins. However, the DNA-binding studies were performed using the Ros DNA-binding site with the Ml proteins. Currently, there is no evidence as to when the Ml proteins are expressed during the Mesorhizobium lo ti life cycle as well as no information concerning their natural DNA-binding site. In this study, we examine the ml genes expression profile in Mesorhizobium loti and show that ml1, ml2, ml3 and ml5 are expressed during planktonic growth and in biofilms. DNA-binding experiments show that the Ml proteins studied bind a conserved AT-rich site in the promoter region of the exoY gene from Mesorhizobium loti and that the proteins make important contacts with the minor groove of DNA. Moreover, we demonstrate that the Ml proteins studied form higher-order oligomers through their N-terminal region and that the same AT-rich site is recognized by MucR from Brucella abortus using a similar mechanism involving contacts with the minor groove of DNA and oligomerization.
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- Ilaria Baglivo
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy.
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- Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, C.N.R., Naples, 80134, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, 81100, Italy.
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Hur SK, Freschi A, Ideraabdullah F, Thorvaldsen JL, Luense LJ, Weller AH, Berger SL, Cerrato F, Riccio A, Bartolomei MS. Humanized H19/Igf2 locus reveals diverged imprinting mechanism between mouse and human and reflects Silver-Russell syndrome phenotypes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2016; 113:10938-43. [PMID: 27621468 PMCID: PMC5047210 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1603066113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Genomic imprinting affects a subset of genes in mammals, such that they are expressed in a monoallelic, parent-of-origin-specific manner. These genes are regulated by imprinting control regions (ICRs), cis-regulatory elements that exhibit allele-specific differential DNA methylation. Although genomic imprinting is conserved in mammals, ICRs are genetically divergent across species. This raises the fundamental question of whether the ICR plays a species-specific role in regulating imprinting at a given locus. We addressed this question at the H19/insulin-like growth factor 2 (Igf2) imprinted locus, the misregulation of which is associated with the human imprinting disorders Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) and Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS). We generated a knock-in mouse in which the endogenous H19/Igf2 ICR (mIC1) is replaced by the orthologous human ICR (hIC1) sequence, designated H19(hIC1) We show that hIC1 can functionally replace mIC1 on the maternal allele. In contrast, paternally transmitted hIC1 leads to growth restriction, abnormal hIC1 methylation, and loss of H19 and Igf2 imprinted expression. Imprint establishment at hIC1 is impaired in the male germ line, which is associated with an abnormal composition of histone posttranslational modifications compared with mIC1. Overall, this study reveals evolutionarily divergent paternal imprinting at IC1 between mice and humans. The conserved maternal imprinting mechanism and function at IC1 demonstrates the possibility of modeling maternal transmission of hIC1 mutations associated with BWS in mice. In addition, we propose that further analyses in the paternal knock-in H19(+/hIC1) mice will elucidate the molecular mechanisms that may underlie SRS.
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- Stella K Hur
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, Second University of Naples, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Genetics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, Second University of Naples, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, Second University of Naples, 81100 Caserta, Italy; Institute of Genetics and Biophysics A. Buzzati-Traverso, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104;
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Boonen SE, Freschi A, Christensen R, Valente FM, Lildballe DL, Perone L, Palumbo O, Carella M, Uldbjerg N, Sparago A, Riccio A, Cerrato F. Two maternal duplications involving the CDKN1C gene are associated with contrasting growth phenotypes. Clin Epigenetics 2016; 8:69. [PMID: 27313795 PMCID: PMC4910218 DOI: 10.1186/s13148-016-0236-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background The overgrowth-associated Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) and the undergrowth-associated Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS) are characterized by heterogeneous molecular defects affecting a large imprinted gene cluster at chromosome 11p15.5-p15.4. While maternal and paternal duplications of the entire cluster consistently result in SRS and BWS, respectively, the phenotypes associated with smaller duplications are difficult to predict due to the complexity of imprinting regulation. Here, we describe two cases with novel inherited partial duplications of the centromeric domain on chromosome 11p15 associated with contrasting growth phenotypes. Findings In a male patient affected by intrauterine growth restriction and postnatal short stature, we identified an in cis maternally inherited duplication of 0.88 Mb including the CDKN1C gene that was significantly up-regulated. The duplication did not include the long non-coding RNA KCNQ1OT1 nor the imprinting control region of the centromeric domain (KCNQ1OT1:TSS-DMR or ICR2) in which methylation was normal. In the mother, also referring a growth restriction phenotype in her infancy, the duplication was de novo and present on her paternal chromosome. A different in cis maternal duplication, 1.13 Mb long and including the abovementioned duplication, was observed in a child affected by Tetralogy of Fallot but with normal growth. In this case, the rearrangement also included most of the KCNQ1OT1 gene and resulted in ICR2 loss of methylation (LOM). In this second family, the mother carried the duplication on her paternal chromosome and showed a normal growth phenotype as well. Conclusions We report two novel in cis microduplications encompassing part of the centromeric domain of the 11p15.5-p15.4 imprinted gene cluster and both including the growth inhibitor CDKN1C gene. Likely, as a consequence of the differential involvement of the regulatory KCNQ1OT1 RNA and ICR2, the smaller duplication is associated with growth restriction on both maternal and paternal transmissions, while the larger duplication, although it includes the smaller one, does not result in any growth anomaly. Our study provides further insights into the phenotypes associated with imprinted gene alterations and highlights the importance of carefully evaluating the affected genes and regulatory elements for accurate genetic counselling of the 11p15 chromosomal rearrangements. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13148-016-0236-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Caserta, Italy
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- Unità di Genetica Medica, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG Italy
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- Unità di Genetica Medica, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aarhus University Hospital, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Caserta, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Caserta, Italy.,Istituto di Genetica e Biofisica "Adriano Buzzati-Traverso", Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Caserta, Italy
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Mussa A, Russo S, de Crescenzo A, Freschi A, Calzari L, Maitz S, Macchiaiolo M, Molinatto C, Baldassarre G, Mariani M, Tarani L, Bedeschi MF, Milani D, Melis D, Bartuli A, Cubellis MV, Selicorni A, Silengo MC, Larizza L, Riccio A, Ferrero GB. Fetal growth patterns in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Clin Genet 2016; 90:21-7. [PMID: 26857110 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Revised: 01/23/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
We provide data on fetal growth pattern on the molecular subtypes of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS): IC1 gain of methylation (IC1-GoM), IC2 loss of methylation (IC2-LoM), 11p15.5 paternal uniparental disomy (UPD), and CDKN1C mutation. In this observational study, gestational ages and neonatal growth parameters of 247 BWS patients were compared by calculating gestational age-corrected standard deviation scores (SDS) and proportionality indexes to search for differences among IC1-GoM (n = 21), UPD (n = 87), IC2-LoM (n = 147), and CDKN1C mutation (n = 11) patients. In IC1-GoM subgroup, weight and length are higher than in other subgroups. Body proportionality indexes display the following pattern: highest in IC1-GoM patients, lowest in IC2-LoM/CDKN1C patients, intermediate in UPD ones. Prematurity was significantly more prevalent in the CDKN1C (64%) and IC2-LoM subgroups (37%). Fetal growth patterns are different in the four molecular subtypes of BWS and remarkably consistent with altered gene expression primed by the respective molecular mechanisms. IC1-GoM cases show extreme macrosomia and severe disproportion between weight and length excess. In IC2-LoM/CDKN1C patients, macrosomia is less common and associated with more proportionate weight/length ratios with excess of preterm birth. UPD patients show growth patterns closer to those of IC2-LoM, but manifest a body mass disproportion rather similar to that seen in IC1-GoM cases.
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- A Mussa
- Department of Pediatric and Public Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy
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- DiSTABiF, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Pediatric Genetics Unit, Pediatrics Clinics, MBBM Foundation, S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italia
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- Rare Disease and Medical Genetics Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric and Public Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric and Public Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Pediatric Genetics Unit, Pediatrics Clinics, MBBM Foundation, S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italia
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- Department of Pediatric and Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Genetics Unit, IRCCS Ca' Granda Foundation, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Pediatric Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, University "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Rare Disease and Medical Genetics Unit, Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Clinical Pediatric Genetics Unit, Pediatrics Clinics, MBBM Foundation, S. Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italia
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- Department of Pediatric and Public Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy
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- DiSTABiF, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.,Institute of Genetics and Biophysics "A. Buzzati-Traverso" - CNR, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric and Public Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Gennari A, Nanni O, DeCensi A, Sarti S, Freschi A, Bologna A, Gianni L, Amaducci L, Rosetti F, Giovanardi F, Fedeli A, Ambroggi M, Bruzzi P, Amadori D. Abstract P3-13-02: Phase II randomised clinical study of first line chemotherapy plus metformin versus first line chemotherapy alone in HER2 negative, non diabetic, metastatic breast cancer patients: Final results of the MYME study. Cancer Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs14-p3-13-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Epidemiological studies indicated that the presence of insulin resistance is an adverse prognostic factor in MBC. Recently increasing interest has focused on metformin, an oral insulin- sensitizing drug widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes; unexpensive and well tolerated, metformin has also been shown to have direct antiproliferative properties in breast cancer. We present here the final analysis of a phase II comparative multicentric study on the addition of metformin to first line chemotherapy in MBC non diabetic patients.
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This is a Phase II randomized study of HER-2 negative MBC patients with measurable or non-measurable disease; no prior chemotherapy for MBC was allowed. Patients were allowed to have had prior endocrine therapy for MBC and prior adjuvant chemotherapy if completed at least 1 year prior to study entry. Patients were stratified by HOMA Index (>2,5 vs </= 2,5) and center. Patients were randomly assigned to Arm A, non pegylated liposomal doxorubicin 60 mg/sqm plus cyclophosphamide 600mg/sqm (AC) plus metformin (M) 1,000 mg PO QD or to AC alone. Treatment was administered for 8 3-weekly cycles in both arms, M was administered until disease progression. The primary endpoint was progression free survival (PFS). Secondary objectives included activity, safety and evaluation of metabolic profile. Correlative studies evaluated 1) circulating tumor cells and 2) modulation of insulin-related genes in mRNA isolated from CTCs. Planned sample size was 112 patients (98 events).
Results:
As of June 8th, 2014, 108 patients had been randomised. Median age was 60 yrs (range 36-77); 87% of patients were ER+, 60% had received prior adjuvant CT, with antracyclines in 51% of patients. Prior endocrine therapy for MBC was used in 39% of the patients. Measurable disease was present in 74% of the patients. 48% of the patients were insulin resistant by HOMA Index >2.5 and 60% were overweight (BMI > 25: 16% were obese, BMI >30). At a median follow up of 16 months (range 1 – 48), median PFS (ITT) was 9 months (95% CI 8-14) with AC + M and 11 months (95% CI 7-16) with AC alone, p=.84. No significant interaction was detected between HOMA Index and treatment arm (p = 0.15). Median OS was 30 months (95% CI 14-NE) in Arm A versus 27 (95% CI 17-33) in Arm B, p = .58. The most common toxicities observed were G3/4 neutropenia in 51.5% of patients in arm A vs 69.6% in arm B, with Febrile Neutropenia observed in 2,2% and 5.4% of patients, respectively. As expected G2 diarrhea was reported by 11.1% of patients in Arm A.
Conclusions: The addition of M to AC in MBC patients receiving first line chemotherapy did not improve PFS compared with AC alone. M seems to have a protective effect on hematological toxicity. Final results including translational data will be available at SABCS 2014.
Citation Format: Alessandra Gennari, Oriana Nanni, Andrea DeCensi, Samanta Sarti, Andrea Freschi, Alessandra Bologna, Lorenzo Gianni, Laura Amaducci, Francesco Rosetti, Filippo Giovanardi, Anna Fedeli, Massimo Ambroggi, Paolo Bruzzi, Dino Amadori. Phase II randomised clinical study of first line chemotherapy plus metformin versus first line chemotherapy alone in HER2 negative, non diabetic, metastatic breast cancer patients: Final results of the MYME study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: 2014 Dec 9-13; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2015;75(9 Suppl):Abstract nr P3-13-02.
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- 2IRCCS Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)
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- 2IRCCS Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)
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- 2IRCCS Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST)
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De Crescenzo A, Citro V, Freschi A, Sparago A, Palumbo O, Cubellis MV, Carella M, Castelluccio P, Cavaliere ML, Cerrato F, Riccio A. A splicing mutation of the HMGA2 gene is associated with Silver–Russell syndrome phenotype. J Hum Genet 2015; 60:287-93. [DOI: 10.1038/jhg.2015.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2014] [Revised: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Gennari A, Puntoni M, Nanni O, De Censi A, Bruzzi P, Paleari L, Freschi A, Amaducci L, Bologna A, Gianni L, Amadori D. Impact of insulin resistance (IR) on the prognosis of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients treated with first-line chemotherapy (CT). J Clin Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.15_suppl.514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- IRCCS Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST), Meldola, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino – Ist - Istituto Nazionale Per La Ricerca Sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino – Ist - Istituto Nazionale Per La Ricerca Sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy
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- Arcispedale “S. Maria Nuova” IRCCS Medical Oncology Unit, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) s.r.l., IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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Martins JA, Silva RHA, Freschi A, Paneto GG, Oliveira RN, Cicarelli RMB. X-chromosome genetic variation in São Paulo State (Brazil) population. Ann Hum Biol 2010; 37:598-603. [DOI: 10.3109/03014460903508512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ridolfi L, Fiorentini G, Guida M, Michiara M, Freschi A, Aitini E, Ballardini M, Bichisao E, Ridolfi R. Multicentre, open, noncomparative Phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of fotemustine, cisplatin, alpha-interferon and interleukin-2 in advanced melanoma patients. Melanoma Res 2009; 19:100-5. [DOI: 10.1097/cmr.0b013e328328f7ec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Martins J, Silva R, Freschi A, Paneto G, Oliveira R, Cicarelli R. Population genetic data of five X-chromosomal loci in Bauru (São Paulo, Brazil). Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2007.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Miolo G, La Mura N, Magri MD, Crivellari D, Scalone S, Freschi A, Sorio R, Veronesi A. Late tamoxifen in patients previously operated for breast cancer without postoperative tamoxifen: 5-year results of a randomized study. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Martins J, Silva R, Freschi A, Paneto G, Oliveira R, Cicarelli R. WITHDRAWN: Population genetic data of 5 X-chromosomal loci in Bauru (São Paulo, Brazil). Forensic Sci Int Genet 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2007.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Góis CC, Martins JA, Pereira GA, Freschi A, Paneto GG, Alvarenga VLS, Cicarelli RMB, Hirata MH, Oliveira RN. Genetic population data of 12 STR loci of the PowerPlex Y system in the state of São Paulo population (Southeast of Brazil). Forensic Sci Int 2007; 174:81-6. [PMID: 17433590 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2006.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2006] [Revised: 10/27/2006] [Accepted: 12/18/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Allele frequency distributions and population data for 12 Y-chromosomal short tandem repeats (STRs) included in the PowerPlex Y Systems (Promega) were obtained for a sample of 200 healthy unrelated males living in São Paulo State (Southeast of Brazil). A total of 192 haplotypes were identified, of which 184 were unique and 8 were found in 2 individuals. The average gene diversity of the 12 Y-STR was 0.6746 and the haplotype diversity was 0.9996. Pairwise analysis confirmed that our population is more similar with the Italy, North Portugal and Spain, being more distant of the Japan.
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- C C Góis
- School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Guida M, Riccobon A, Biasco G, Ravaioli A, Casamassima A, Freschi A, Palma MD, Galligioni E, Nortilli R, Chiarion-Sileni V, Picozzo J, Romanini A, Nanni O, Ridolfi R. Basal level and behaviour of cytokines in a randomized outpatient trial comparing chemotherapy and biochemotherapy in metastatic melanoma. Melanoma Res 2006; 16:317-23. [PMID: 16845327 DOI: 10.1097/01.cmr.0000200491.00841.5f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cytokines play a crucial role in the host's immune response. In melanoma patients, cytokine profiles seems to be related to the clinical course and their imbalance could be associated to tumour progression. Thus, we studied a panel of baseline cytokines and their behaviour during treatment in order to verify their correlation with clinical outcomes. Interleukin-6, interleukin-8, interleukin-10, interleukin-12 and soluble receptor of interleukin-2 were evaluated in 90 out of 176 metastatic melanoma patients enrolled in a phase III study comparing chemotherapy and biochemotherapy. We divided patients into three different groups according to their own cytokine levels (low, intermediate and high) and then we correlated these groups with some clinical features. We also monitored the cytokines during the treatment in a subgroup of 37 patients. In univariate analysis, higher values of interleukin-6 (P = 0.005), soluble receptor of interleukin-2 (P = 0.001) and interleukin-12 (P = 0.010) were correlated with a worse survival. Conversely, interleukin-8 was unable to discriminate patients with different prognoses, and interleukin-10 was undetectable in the majority of patients. In multivariate analysis, only soluble receptor of interleukin-2 maintained its independent role in survival. The impact of baseline cytokines on response was insignificant. Regarding the behaviours of cytokines during treatment, the most remarkable aspect was a progressive increase of interleukin-12 and soluble receptor of interleukin-2 in patients with a better survival. In our metastatic melanoma patients, higher basal levels of interleukin-6, interleukin-12 and soluble receptor of interleukin-2 were associated with a worse survival. In contrast, a progressive increase of interleukin-12 and soluble receptor of interleukin-2 was observed during treatment in patients with a better survival.
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- Michele Guida
- Oncology Division, Immunology Laboratory, Istituto Oncologico, Bari bImmunotherapy Unit, Oncology Department, Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy.
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Di Lauro V, Scalone S, La Mura N, Zanetti M, Nigri P, Freschi A, Veronesi A. Combined chemoimmunotherapy of metastatic melanoma: a single institution experience. Melanoma Res 2005; 15:209-12. [PMID: 15917704 DOI: 10.1097/00008390-200506000-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The addition of cytokines, such as interferon alpha-2b and interleukin-2, to chemotherapy in metastatic melanoma has produced conflicting results in phase II and III trials. We report our experience with a chemoimmunotherapeutic regimen using subcutaneous cytokines. Twenty-eight patients with advanced melanoma (median age, 45 years; male to female ratio, 19 : 9) were treated. Doses were as follows: cisplatin, 20 mg/m intravenously (iv) days 1-4; vinblastine, 1.6 mg/m iv days 1-4; dacarbazine, 800 mg/m iv day 1; interferon alpha-2b, 5 MIU/m subcutaneously (sc) days 1-5; interleukin-2, 9 MIU/m sc days 1-5 and 8-12. Treatment was repeated every 3 weeks for a maximum of six cycles. The response was assessed after two cycles and toxicity at every cycle, according to World Health Organization (WHO) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) criteria, respectively. At a median follow-up of 8 months, only four patients (14%) were still alive. The overall response rate was 33%, with three (11%) complete responses lasting for 17, 14 and >24 months. There were six (22%) partial responses and three stable disease. Amongst the responders, three patients progressed at the level of the central nervous system. The median time to progression and overall survival were 3.5 and 9 months, respectively. The most common grade 3-4 toxicity was neutropenia, reported in 25 of the 28 patients (92%). Only two patients (7%) experienced neutropenic fever. Thrombocytopenia grade 3-4 occurred in seven of the 28 patients (25%), with only one patient needing transfusional support. One toxic death due to neutropenic fever occurred. It can be concluded that the chemoimmunotherapy schedule evaluated is active and may be considered for patients with metastatic melanoma who have a good performance status and a limited disease burden.
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- Vincenzo Di Lauro
- Division of Medical Oncology C, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Serrone L, Freschi A, Chiarion-Sileni V, Ridolfi R, Toma S, Guida M, Cognetti F. Radiotherapy followed by temozolomide in the treatment of patients with melanoma metastatic to the brain: An Italian multicentre study. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.7558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- L. Serrone
- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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- Istituto Regina Elena, Roma, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Aviano, Italy; Azienda Ospedaliera, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni, Forlì, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Genova, Italy; Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari, Italy
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Di Lauro V, La Mura N, Zanetti M, Scalone S, Lombardi D, Freschi A, Veronesi A. Combined chemo-immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma. A monoinstitutional experience. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.7569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- V. Di Lauro
- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Ridolfi R, Chiarion-Sileni V, Guida M, Romanini A, Labianca R, Freschi A, Lo Re G, Nortilli R, Brugnara S, Vitali P, Nanni O. Cisplatin, dacarbazine with or without subcutaneous interleukin-2, and interferon alpha-2b in advanced melanoma outpatients: results from an Italian multicenter phase III randomized clinical trial. J Clin Oncol 2002; 20:1600-7. [PMID: 11896110 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2002.20.6.1600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Phase II and III studies have shown that the addition of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon alpha-2b (IFN alpha-2b) in multiagent chemotherapy (CT) for advanced melanoma increases overall response (OR), albeit without clear evidence of an improvement in overall survival (OS). Treatment with high-dose IL-2 can cause severe toxicity and is normally administered in an inpatient setting. We conducted a multicenter prospective randomized clinical trial in outpatients with metastatic melanoma to compare CT with biochemotherapy (bioCT) using immunomodulant doses of IL-2 and IFN alpha-2b. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred seventy-six eligible patients with advanced melanoma were randomized to receive CT (cisplatin and dacarbazine with or without carmustine every 21 days) or bioCT comprising the same CT regimen followed by low-dose subcutaneous IL-2 for 8 days and IFN alpha-2b three times a week, both for six cycles. RESULTS At a median follow-up of 18 (CT) and 16 (bioCT) months, median OS was 9.5 versus 11.0 months (P =.51), respectively. In the 89 CT-arm patients, 18 ORs (20.2%) (three complete responders [CRs] and 15 partial responders [PRs]) were observed according to World Health Organization criteria. In the 87 bioCT-arm patients, 22 ORs (25.3%) (three CRs and 19 PRs) (P =.70) were recorded. Treatment-related toxicity was fairly similar in both arms. CONCLUSION The addition of low-dose immunotherapy did not produce a statistically significant advantage in OS, time to progression, or OR. However, the 11-month median OS in the bioCT arm does not differ greatly from the best results with high-dose IL-2-containing regimens reported in the literature. Furthermore, our treatment schedule was carried out on outpatients and had an acceptable level of toxicity.
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Bearz A, Giometto B, Freschi A, Gobitti C, Scalone S, Sorio R, Frustaci S, Berretta M, Nicolao P, Cartei G. Occult Small Cell Lung Cancer Associated with Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndrome: Case Report. Tumori 2001; 87:447-50. [PMID: 11989604 DOI: 10.1177/030089160108700619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cancer is often associated with paraneoplastic syndromes, which may be misinterpreted. We report a case of a patient with occult small cell lung cancer that was initially compounded by clinical features of a paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome. The presence of antineuronal antibodies and positron emission tomography scan guided the search for the underlying tumor. Following chemo-radiotherapy the patient showed no evidence of disease for the next 18 months, whereas only a slight improvement in the neurologic disorders was observed. The course of the small cell lung cancer was very indolent and the paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome did not worsen with the use of cisplatin.
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- A Bearz
- Department of Medial Oncology B, CRO-IRCSS, National Cancer Institute, Aviano, Italy.
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Libra M, Buonadonna A, Freschi A, Bearz A, Berretta M, Balestreri L, De Cicco M, Aita P, Galligioni E, Sorio R. Long term follow up of 50 patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with high dose i.v. interleukin. 2. Eur J Cancer 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(99)81866-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lazzerini F, Nessi R, Freschi A, Gagliani M, Uslenghi CM. [Computer-assisted image postprocessing in intraoral digital radiography]. Radiol Med 1998; 95:310-4. [PMID: 9676208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Computer-assisted postprocessing was performed on selected digital dental radiographs using a professional software for photographic retouching. MATERIALS AND METHODS The optical characteristics of 22 digital intraoral images (radio-videographies) taken on 18 patients were modified as regards their density and contrast values. Three different kinds of densitometric curves, corresponding to particular changes in post-processing parameters, were preliminary defined as the most effective for the demonstration of root canals and of alveolar bone. They were then applied to each X-ray image and the pictures thus modified were subsequently printed and read on a blind basis by three observers who considered the conspicuity of each structure of interest (root canals and alveolar bone). RESULTS The results, submitted to statistical analysis, demonstrate that computer-assisted postprocessing can improve the visual yield and the diagnostic effectiveness of digital dental images in 67% of cases for the periapical bone and in 86% of cases for the root canals. CONCLUSIONS The most effective sets of post-processing parameters established for each structure of interest are proposed together with a pre-programmed function to be introduced into the software of digital radiographic equipments.
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- F Lazzerini
- Istituto di Scienze Radiologiche, Università degli Studi, Milano
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Sorio R, Robieux I, Galligioni E, Freschi A, Colussi AM, Crivellari D, Saracchini S, Monfardini S. Pharmacokinetics and tolerance of vinorelbine in elderly patients with metastatic breast cancer. Eur J Cancer 1997; 33:301-3. [PMID: 9135505 DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(96)00426-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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25 patients older than 65 years with metastatic breast cancer were treated with vinorelbine 30 mg/m2 i.v. days 1 and 8 every 3 weeks; the pharmacokinetics were studied in 10 of them. Vinorelbine showed a large apparent volume of distribution (mean 23.4 l/kg), a long terminal half-life (mean 26.2 h) and a large systemic clearance rate (mean 1.2 l/kg). These results are similar to those reported in younger patients. No correlation has been found between toxicity, age and drug exposure. We observed 6 partial responses out of 20 evaluable patients despite a relatively low mean dose intensity (67%). Severe neutropenia occurred in 37% of the patients; other side-effects were acceptable. This study does not provide a pharmacokinetic rationale for reducing the dosage of vinorelbine in selected elderly patients.
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- R Sorio
- Division of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano PN, Italy
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Robieux I, Vitali V, Aita P, Freschi A, Lazzarini R, Sorio R. Sensitive high-performance liquid chromatographic method with fluorescence detection for measurement of vinorelbine plasma concentrations. J Chromatogr B Biomed Appl 1996; 675:183-7. [PMID: 8634764 DOI: 10.1016/0378-4347(95)00332-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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A high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method with fluorescence detection for the determination of vinorelbine in plasma is described. The technique was derived from that published by Debal for an assay of vinorelbine in cell culture medium. The modifications concern the preparation procedure for plasma samples (a two-step liquid-liquid extraction from plasma is described), optimization of the mobile phase composition, and use of a single C18 column. These changes resulted in an improved sensitivity and reproducibility of the assay and led to its feasibility for clinical pharmacokinetic studies. The range of the assay is 2 to 1000 ng/ml.
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- I Robieux
- Laboratorio di Farmacologia Clinica, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Robieux I, Sorio R, Borsatti E, Cannizzaro R, Vitali V, Aita P, Freschi A, Galligioni E, Monfardini S. Pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine in patients with liver metastases. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1996; 59:32-40. [PMID: 8549031 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9236(96)90021-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The main elimination pathway of vinorelbine is hepatic metabolism, and the clearance of vinorelbine could be reduced in patients with liver metastases. OBJECTIVES To study the pharmacokinetics of vinorelbine in patients who have advanced breast cancer with or without liver metastases and to study the relationship between hepatic function and vinorelbine clearance. PATIENTS AND METHODS We studied 29 patients with advanced breast cancer: 19 with liver metastases and 10 control patients with extrahepatic metastases (mean age, 61 years; age range, 38 to 81 years). The vinorelbine dose was 30 mg/m2 as a short intravenous infusion; the dose was reduced by 50% in patients with bilirubin > 2 mg/dl. Patients were classified by ultrasonographic estimation of the liver volume replaced by tumor (%LVRT). Standard liver function tests and a monoethylglycinexylidide test (a quantitative liver function test based on lidocaine metabolite formation) were performed. Vinorelbine was assayed in plasma by HPLC with fluorescence detection. Vinorelbine determination was impossible in two patients with more than 75% LVRT because of interferences. Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated with a noncompartimental method and compared by means of the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS A lower vinorelbine clearance rate was observed in the five patients with more than 75% LVRT (22.9 L/hr/m2) compared with the 10 patients with no liver metastases (48.0 L/hr/m2) and the 12 patients with 25% to 75% LVRT (45.3 L/hr/m2). Terminal elimination half-life and apparent volume of distribution were not significantly different among groups. The monoethylglycinexylidide test had a significant correlation with vinorelbine clearance. (r2 = 0.70; p = 10(-4). CONCLUSIONS These results support vinorelbine dose reduction in patients with severe liver failure but not in patients with moderate secondary liver involvement. The monoethylglycinexylidide test may prove to be useful for vinorelbine dose individualization.
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- I Robieux
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology, Istituto Tumori Centroeuropeo, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Robieux I, Aita P, Sorio R, Lucenti A, Freschi A, Magri D, Colussi A, Vitali V, Monfardini S. 957 Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of oral etoposide (VP16) in elderly patients. Eur J Cancer 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0959-8049(95)96206-s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gigante M, Sorio R, Colussi AM, Sandrin A, De Appollonia L, Galligioni E, Freschi A, Talamini R, Toffoli G, Boiocchi M. Effect of cyclosporine on teniposide pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in patients with renal cell cancer. Anticancer Drugs 1995; 6:479-82. [PMID: 7670149 DOI: 10.1097/00001813-199506000-00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Five patients with metastatic renal cell cancer (RCC) entered this study. The patients received two courses of teniposide (VM26) (200 mg/m2/24 h i.v.) after which no objective response was observed: three patients had stable disease (SD) and two had progressive disease. Cyclosporine (CsA) (5 mg/kg/2 h followed by 30 mg/kg/48 h i.v.) was then added (VM26/CsA) and at least another two courses were administered. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters were analyzed. CsA increased the area under curve (AUC) of VM26 in four out of five patients; on average, the variation in the paired AUC of VM26 was 41%. Nadir granulocyte count was lower (average 650/mm3, ranging from < 100 to 1800/mm3) after VM26/CsA than after VM26 (average 1260/mm3, ranging from 200 to 2100/mm3) (p < 0.01). Bilirubin concentration in the serum was increased after VM26/CsA compared with VM26 (p < 0.05). Finally, after two courses of VM26/CsA, four patients had stable disease and one patient had a minor response. In conclusion, the ongoing pilot study indicates that CsA affects both the pharmacokinetics and the pharmacodynamics of VM26.
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- M Gigante
- Division of Experimental Oncology 1, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Favaro D, Santarosa M, Quaia M, Spada A, Freschi A, Talmini R, Galligioni E. Soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 in melanoma patients treated with liposomes containing muramyl tripeptide. Eur J Cancer 1995; 31A:1026-7. [PMID: 7646908 DOI: 10.1016/0959-8049(95)00118-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Galligioni E, Favaro D, Santarosa M, Quaia M, Spada A, Freschi A, Alberti D. Induction and maintenance of monocyte cytotoxicity during treatment with liposomes containing muramyl tripeptide despite tachyphylaxis to the cytokine response. Clin Cancer Res 1995; 1:493-9. [PMID: 9816008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Monocyte-mediated cytotoxicity (determined in a 72-h111In release assay) and the circulating levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), interleukin (IL) 1beta, IL-6, IFN-gamma, C-reactive protein, and beta2-microglobulin were determined in 14 melanoma patients treated with multilamellar vesicle liposomes containing muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine, 4 mg twice a week for 12 weeks. Monocyte-mediated cytotoxicity increased 24 h after the first infusion in 9 of 14 patients and had reached maximum levels (mean, 44% +/- 8) in all patients by the sixth week; similar values were observed at the 12th week. Once increased in vivo, peripheral blood monocyte cytotoxicity was not susceptible to any further increase after a subsequent in vitro incubation of the monocytes with liposomes. However, the peripheral blood monocytes which were not cytotoxic in vivo were activated by in vitro incubation with liposomes and not by medium. TNF-alpha and IL-6 peaked 2 h after the first infusion and returned to baseline values at 24 h; they were not significantly increased by subsequent treatments. The induction of fever in patients, observed 2 h after the first infusion, correlated with TNF-alpha and IL-6 levels. Similarly, C-reactive protein levels also increased at 24 h, but only after the first dose. No increase in beta2-microglobulin and IL-1beta levels was observed, and IFN-gamma was never detected in serum. Two patients experienced stable disease lasting 7 and 12 months, and 12 patients progressed. These results show that multilamellar vesicle muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine administration activates monocyte cytotoxicity and cytokine production (TNF-alpha, IL-6). Chronic treatment with multilamellar vesicle muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine results in tachyphylaxis in terms of cytokine secretion but not cytotoxicity. There was no difference between the maximum cytotoxicity levels obtained in vivo and those obtained in vitro using the same agent. A better understanding of immunoregulation is required for a rational application of this and related immunotherapies.
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- E Galligioni
- Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano (PN), and Ciba-Geigy, Origgio (VA), Italy
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Frustaci S, Foladore S, De Pascale A, Freschi A, Lo Re G, Sorio R, Errante D, Monfardini S. Feasibility and efficacy of arginine 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate (ARGIMESNA) in the prevention of hemorragic cystitis from ifosfamide (IFO). Ann Oncol 1992; 3 Suppl 2:S115-8. [PMID: 1622852 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/3.suppl_2.s115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Tolerability and efficacy of the new uroprotective agent ARGIMESNA was assessed within a randomized cross-over study comparing it to sodiummercaptoethanesulfonate (MESNA), in patients treated with IFO. MESNA i.v., 20% of IFO dose, was given to all patients before chemotherapy; 4 h later, at random, they received ARGIMESNA p.o., 20% of IFO dose every 2 h x 4, or MESNA p.o., 40% of IFO dose every 4 h x 2. Overall, 78 cycles of oral uroprotection were administered: 37 for ARGIMESNA capsules; 41 for MESNA vials p.o. ARGIMESNA was subjectively better tolerated, determining gastro-intestinal discomfort in only 12 out of 37 cycles versus 34/41 of MESNA p.o. (p less than 0.001). Both preparations were equivalent for subjective and objective efficacy since no cycles were complicated by urinary symptoms (dysuria, stranguria, or hematuria). Nevertheless, 2 patients (7.7%) refused further oral assumption of both uroprotectors, whereas MESNA i.v. was added in other 7 patients because of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. In conclusion, this new oral preparation of mercaptoethanesulfonate turned out to be well tolerated, safe and active in the prevention of haemorrhagic cystitis from IFO.
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- S Frustaci
- Division of Medical Oncology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico, Aviano, Italy
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Damia G, Freschi A, Sorio R, Braida A, Caruso G, Quaia M, Monfardini S, D'Incalci M. Flavone acetic acid distribution in human malignant tumors. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 1990; 26:67-70. [PMID: 2322990 DOI: 10.1007/bf02940298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The pharmacokinetics of flavone acetic acid (FAA) after a dose of 4.8 mg/m2 given i.v. over 1 h was investigated in 13 patients with different solid tumors. The mean volume of distribution and clearance were 52 +/- 4 l/m2 and 2.6 +/- 0.2 l/h x m2, respectively. A tumor or metastasis biopsy was obtained from six patients 2 h after the end of infusion. Tumor FAA levels ranged from 39.6 to 148.8 micrograms/g and were similar to those obtained after a therapeutic i.v. dose of 200 mg/kg FAA in animals bearing Pan/03 tumor, which is very sensitive to the drug. Although FAA tumor concentration could be detected only during one interval and we therefore cannot draw a definitive conclusion, differences in the agent's antitumor activity in mice and patients (i.e. very active in the former and inactive in the latter) are apparently not due to discrepancies in drug distribution and pharmacokinetics.
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- G Damia
- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Milan, Italy
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Arrota U, Cardiale F, Freschi A, Gualandri V, Stradella P. [Vaginal microbiological findings in an ambulatory hospital case load]. Minerva Ginecol 1985; 37:641-4. [PMID: 4080232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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