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Carullo G, Borghini F, Fusi F, Saponara S, Fontana A, Pozzetti L, Fedeli R, Panti A, Gorelli B, Aquino G, Basilicata MG, Pepe G, Campiglia P, Biagiotti S, Gemma S, Butini S, Pianezze S, Loppi S, Cavaglioni A, Perini M, Campiani G. Traceability and authentication in agri-food production: A multivariate approach to the characterization ofthe Italian food excellence elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.), a vasoactive nutraceutical. Food Chem 2024; 444:138684. [PMID: 38359701 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
Abstract
A research platform for food authentication was set up by combining stable isotope ratio analysis, metabolomics by gas and liquid mass-spectrometry and NMR investigations, chemometric analyses for food excellences. This multi-analytical approach was tested on samples of elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.), a species belonging to the same genus of common garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.), mainly produced in southern Tuscany-(Allium ampeloprasum). The isotopic composition allowed the product to be geographically characterized. Flavonoids, like (+)-catechin, cinnamic acids, quercetin glycosides were identified. The samples showed also a significant amount of dipeptides, sulphur-containing metabolites and glutathione, the latter of which could be considered a molecular marker of the analyzed elephant garlic. For nutraceutical profiling to reach quality labels, extracts were investigated in specific biological assays, displaying interesting vasorelaxant properties in rat aorta by mediating nitric oxide release from the endothelium and exhibited positive inotropic and negative chronotropic effects in rat perfused heart.
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- Gabriele Carullo
- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; BioAgryLab, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- ISVEA Srl, Istituto per lo Sviluppo Viticolo Enologico e Agroindustriale, 53036 Poggibonsi(SI), Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- BioAgryLab, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo 90133, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy.
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- Telematic University Pegaso, Piazza Trieste e Trento, 48 -80132 Napoli, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; BioAgryLab, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; BioAgryLab, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- Experimental and Technological Services Department, Fondazione Edmund Mach, 38098 San Michele all'Adige (TN), Italy.
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- BioAgryLab, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
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- ISVEA Srl, Istituto per lo Sviluppo Viticolo Enologico e Agroindustriale, 53036 Poggibonsi(SI), Italy.
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- Experimental and Technological Services Department, Fondazione Edmund Mach, 38098 San Michele all'Adige (TN), Italy.
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- Department of Biotechnologies, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; BioAgryLab, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; Bioinformatics Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-7346, Iran.
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Santonocito D, Delli Carri M, Campisi A, Sposito G, Pellitteri R, Raciti G, Cardullo N, Aquino G, Basilicata MG, Pepe G, Pignatello R, Puglia C. Steroidal Alkaloids from Food Waste of Tomato Processing Inhibit Neuroblastoma Cell Viability. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16915. [PMID: 38069237 PMCID: PMC10706926 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, there is considerable attention toward the use of food waste from food processing as possible sources of compounds with health properties, such as anticancer activity. An example is tomato processing, which is responsible for generating a remarkable amount of waste (leaves, peel, seeds). Therefore, our goal was to evaluate the potential anticancer property of tomato extracts, in particular "Datterino" tomato (DT) and "Piccadilly" tomato (PT), and to study their phytochemical composition. Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) results showed that these extracts are rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, fatty acids, lipids, and terpenes. Furthermore, their potential anticancer activity was evaluated in vitro by MTT assay. In particular, the percentage of cell viability was assessed in olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs), a particular glial cell type of the olfactory system, and in SH-SY5Y, a neuroblastoma cell line. All extracts (aqueous and ethanolic) did not lead to any significant change in the percentage of cell viability on OECs when compared with the control. Instead, in SH-SY5Y we observed a significant decrease in the percentage of cell viability, confirming their potential anticancer activity; this was more evident for the ethanolic extracts. In conclusion, tomato leaves extracts could be regarded as a valuable source of bioactive compounds, suitable for various applications in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical fields.
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- Debora Santonocito
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (R.P.); (C.P.)
- NANOMED-Research Center on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.D.C.); (G.A.); (M.G.B.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (R.P.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (R.P.); (C.P.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council, Via P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (R.P.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.D.C.); (G.A.); (M.G.B.); (G.P.)
- PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy; (M.D.C.); (G.A.); (M.G.B.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (R.P.); (C.P.)
- NANOMED-Research Center on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (R.P.); (C.P.)
- NANOMED-Research Center on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Santonocito D, Campisi A, Pellitteri R, Sposito G, Basilicata MG, Aquino G, Pepe G, Sarpietro MG, Pittalà MGG, Schoubben A, Pignatello R, Puglia C. Lipid Nanoparticles Loading Steroidal Alkaloids of Tomatoes Affect Neuroblastoma Cell Viability in an In Vitro Model. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2573. [PMID: 38004552 PMCID: PMC10675799 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Tomato by-products represent a good source of phytochemical compounds with health properties, such as the steroidal glycoalkaloid α-tomatine (α-TM) and its aglycone tomatidine (TD). Both molecules have numerous beneficial properties, such as potential anticancer activity. Unfortunately, their therapeutic application is limited due to stability and bioavailability issues. Therefore, a valid strategy seems to be their encapsulation into Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN). The nanoformulations containing α-TM (α-TM-SLN) and TD (TD-SLN) were prepared by solvent-diffusion technique and subsequently characterized in terms of technological parameters (particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, microscopy, and calorimetric studies). To assess the effect of α-TM and TD on the percentage of cellular viability in Olfactory Ensheathing Cells (OECs), a peculiar glial cell type of the olfactory system used as normal cells, and in SH-SY5Y, a neuroblastoma cancer cell line, an MTT test was performed. In addition, the effects of empty, α-TM-SLN, and TD-SLN were tested. Our results show that the treatment of OECs with blank-SLN, free α-TM (0.25 µg/mL), and TD (0.50 µg/mL) did not induce any significant change in the percentage of cell viability when compared with the control. In contrast, in SH-SY5Y-treated cells, a significant decrease in the percentage of cell viability when compared with the control was found. In particular, the effect appeared more evident when SH-SY5Y cells were exposed to α-TM-SLN and TD-SLN. No significant effect in blank-SLN-treated SH-SY5T cells was observed. Therefore, SLN is a promising approach for the delivery of α-TM and TD.
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- Debora Santonocito
- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (M.G.S.); (R.P.)
- NANOMED-Research Center on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (M.G.S.); (R.P.)
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- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council, Via P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (M.G.S.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (M.G.B.); (G.A.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (M.G.B.); (G.A.); (G.P.)
- PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy; (M.G.B.); (G.A.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (M.G.S.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (M.G.S.); (R.P.)
- NANOMED-Research Center on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy; (A.C.); (G.S.); (M.G.S.); (R.P.)
- NANOMED-Research Center on Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, University of Catania, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Aquino G, Basilicata MG, Crescenzi C, Vestuto V, Salviati E, Cerrato M, Ciaglia T, Sansone F, Pepe G, Campiglia P. Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of antioxidant compounds from spring onion leaves using Box-Behnken design. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14923. [PMID: 37691048 PMCID: PMC10493223 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42303-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Many studies have explored the extraction of bioactive compounds from different onion solid wastes, such as bulb, skin, and peel. However, onion leaves have received limited attention despite their potential as a valuable source of nutraceutical compounds. This study aimed to valorise, for the first time, the agricultural waste in the form of spring onion leaves (CN, Cipollotto Nocerino) to obtain antioxidant-rich polyphenolic extracts. A Box-Behnken design (BBD) was used to assess the impact of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) variables (temperature, time, extraction volume, and ethanol concentration) on total polyphenol content (TPC) measured by Folin-Ciocalteu method and the antioxidant power determined by FRAP assay. Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied, and regression equations, analysis of variance, and 3D response curves were developed. Our results highlighted that the TPC values range from 0.76 to 1.43 mg GAE g-1 dw, while the FRAP values range from 8.25 to 14.80 mmol Fe(II)E g-1 dw. The optimal extraction conditions predicted by the model were 60 °C, 22 min, ethanol concentration 51% (v/v), and solvent volume 11 mL. These conditions resulted in TPC and FRAP values of 1.35 mg GAE g-1 dw and 14.02 mmol Fe(II)E g-1 dw, respectively. Furthermore, the extract obtained under optimized conditions was characterized by UHPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS analysis. LC/MS-MS platform allowed us to tentatively identify various compounds belonging to the class of flavonoids, saponins, fatty acids, and lipids. Finally, the ability of CN optimal extract to inhibit the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) release in a hepatocarcinoma cell line using an H2O2-induced oxidative stress model, was evaluated. The results highlighted the potential of CN extract as a valuable source of polyphenols with significant antioxidant properties, suitable for various applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Giovanna Aquino
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
- PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, University of Salerno, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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Musella S, D'Avino D, Peltner LK, Di Sarno V, Cerqua I, Merciai F, Vestuto V, Ciaglia T, Smaldone G, Di Matteo F, Di Micco S, Napolitano V, Bifulco G, Pepe G, Sommella EM, Basilicata MG, Aquino G, Gomez-Monterrey IM, Campiglia P, Ostacolo C, Roviezzo F, Werz O, Rossi A, Bertamino A. Design, Synthesis, and Pharmacological Characterization of a Potent Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibitor for the Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. J Med Chem 2023. [PMID: 37334504 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c00831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a potentially life-threatening illness characterized by an exacerbated inflammatory response with limited options for pharmacological treatment. Here, we describe the rational development of a library of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitors for the treatment of AP. Synthesized compounds were screened in vitro for their sEH inhibitory potency and selectivity, and the results were rationalized by means of molecular modeling studies. The most potent compounds were studied in vitro for their pharmacokinetic profile, where compound 28 emerged as a promising lead. In fact, compound 28 demonstrated a remarkable in vivo efficacy in reducing the inflammatory damage in cerulein-induced AP in mice. Targeted metabololipidomic analysis further substantiated sEH inhibition as a molecular mechanism of the compound underlying anti-AP activity in vivo. Finally, pharmacokinetic assessment demonstrated a suitable profile of 28 in vivo. Collectively, compound 28 displays strong effectiveness as sEH inhibitor with potential for pharmacological AP treatment.
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- Simona Musella
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Federico II of Naples, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Philosophenweg 14, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Federico II of Naples, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- European Biomedical Research Institute (EBRIS), Via S. De Renzi 50, 84125 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
- PhD Program in Drug Discovery and Development, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Federico II of Naples, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
- European Biomedical Research Institute (EBRIS), Via S. De Renzi 50, 84125 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Federico II of Naples, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Philosophenweg 14, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Federico II of Naples, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
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Emrich T, Aquino G, Schoepf JU, O'Doherty J, Halfmann M, Brandt V, Varga-Szemes A. Calcium-Scoring aus Koronar CT-Angiographien: In-vitro- und In-vivo-Validierung eines neuartigen virtuellen jodfreien Rekonstruktionsalgorithmus an einem Photon Counting Detektor-CT. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749817] [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: 11/06/2022]
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- T Emrich
- Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Klinik u. Poliklinik für Diagn. u. Interv. Radiol., Mainz
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Radiology, Charleston
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Radiology, Charleston
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- Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Radiologie, Mainz
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Radiology, Charleston
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Radiology, Charleston
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Aquino G, Decker J, Schoepf U, Carson L, Paladugu N, Bayer R, Burt J, Varga-Szemes A, Emrich T. Pre-procedural CCTA-based Left Atrial Volume And Function Predict Mortality And Heart Failure-related Hospitalization In Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2021.06.294] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Mohr M, Nielsen TS, Weihe P, Thomsen JA, Aquino G, Krustrup P, Nordsborg NB. Muscle ion transporters and antioxidative proteins have different adaptive potential in arm than in leg skeletal muscle with exercise training. Physiol Rep 2017; 5:5/19/e13470. [PMID: 29038365 PMCID: PMC5641943 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.13470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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It was evaluated whether upper‐body compared to lower‐body musculature exhibits a different phenotype in relation to capacity for handling reactive oxygen species (ROS), H+, La−, Na+, K+ and also whether it differs in adaptive potential to exercise training. Eighty‐three sedentary premenopausal women aged 45 ± 6 years (mean ± SD) were randomized into a high‐intensity intermittent swimming group (HIS, n = 21), a moderate‐intensity swimming group (MOS, n = 21), a soccer group (SOC, n = 21), or a control group (CON, n = 20). Intervention groups completed three weekly training sessions for 15 weeks, and pre‐ and postintervention biopsies were obtained from deltoideus and vastus lateralis muscle. Before training, monocarboxylate transporter 4 (MCT4), Na+/K+ pump α2, and superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) expressions were lower (P < 0.05) in m. deltoideus than in m. vastus lateralis, whereas deltoid had higher (P < 0.05) Na+/H+ exchanger 1 (NHE1) expression. As a result of training, Na+/K+ pump α2 isoform expression was elevated only in deltoideus muscle, while upregulation (P < 0.05) of the α1 and β1 subunits, phospholemman (FXYD1), NHE1, and superoxide dismutase 1 expression occurred exclusively in vastus lateralis muscle. The increased (P < 0.05) expression of MCT4 and SOD2 in deltoid muscle after HIS and vastus lateralis muscle after SOC were similar. In conclusion, arm musculature displays lower basal ROS, La−, K+ handling capability but higher Na+‐dependent H+ extrusion capacity than leg musculature. Training‐induced changes in the ion‐transporting and antioxidant proteins clearly differed between muscle groups.
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- Magni Mohr
- Centre of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.,Center for Health and Human Performance, Department of Food and Nutrition, and Sport Science, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Section of Human Physiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Centre of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.,Department of Occupational Medicine and Public Health, The Faroese Hospital System, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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- Centre of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellness (DiSMEB), University "Parthenope", Naples, Italy.,CEINGE-Advanced Biotechnologies, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Faculty of Health Sciences, SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster (SHSC) University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, Section of Human Physiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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de Lima TB, Paz AHR, Rados PV, Leonardi R, Bufo P, Pedicillo MC, Santoro A, Cagiano S, Aquino G, Botti G, Pannone G, Visioli F. Autophagy analysis in oral carcinogenesis. Pathol Res Pract 2017; 213:1072-1077. [PMID: 28843750 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2017.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of autophagy in oral leukoplakia and squamous cell carcinoma and to correlate with clinical pathological features, as well as, the evolution of these lesions. METHODOLOGY 7 Normal oral mucosa, 51 oral leukoplakias, and 120 oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) were included in the study. Histological sections of the mucosa and leukoplakias were evaluated throughout their length, while the carcinomas were evaluated using Tissue Microarray. After the immunohistochemical technique, LC3-II positive cells were quantified in the different epithelial layers of the mucosa and leukoplakias and in the microarrays of the squamous cell carcinomas. The correlation between positive cells with the different clinical-pathological variables and with the evolution of the lesions was tested using the t test, ANOVA, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. RESULTS We observed increased levels of autophagy in the oral squamous cell carcinomas (p<0.001) in relation to the other groups, but without any association with poorer evolution or survival of these patients. Among the leukoplakias, we observed a higher percentage of positive cells in the intermediate layer of the dysplastic leukoplakias (p=0.0319) and in the basal layer of lesions with poorer evolution (p=0.0133). CONCLUSION The levels of autophagy increased during the process of oral carcinogenesis and are correlated with poorer behavior of the leukoplakias.
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- T B de Lima
- Department of Oral Pathology - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Experimental Research Center, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Science, II Dental Unit - University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pathological Anatomy Unit - University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pathological Anatomy Unit - University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pathological Anatomy Unit - University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pathological Anatomy Unit - University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Instituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, "Fondazione G. Pascale", IRCCS, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Instituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, "Fondazione G. Pascale", IRCCS, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pathological Anatomy Unit - University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy; Pathology Unit, Instituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori, "Fondazione G. Pascale", IRCCS, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Oral Pathology - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Fiorilli G, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Campanella E, Tsopani D, Di Costanzo A, Calcagno G, di Cagno A. Different consecutive training protocols to design an intervention program for overweight youth: a controlled study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2017; 10:37-45. [PMID: 28144155 PMCID: PMC5248930 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s122110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To find the optimal exercise program to be recommended in reducing adiposity and promoting long-term physical activity adherence in a sample of overweight adolescents. METHODS Forty-five overweight adolescents were randomly divided into three exercise groups, to perform two phases of physical activity as follows: in the first phase, the first group performed a 16-week moderate-intensity resistance training (RT), the second group performed a 16-week high-intensity RT, and the third group performed a 16-week aerobic training (AT); in the second phase, all groups performed a 6-week AT. Anthropometric body composition and fitness measures were considered as outcome measures. RESULTS After the second protocol, both RT groups showed a significant improvement in percentage of fat mass (F2,76 = 5.843; p = 0.004; h2 = 0.133) and free fat mass (F2,76 = 6.254; p = 0.003; h2 = 0.141), and in fitness tests (p < 0.01). The VO2max values of the RT groups were significantly higher than those of the AT group (F2,38 = 4.264; p = 0.021; h2 = 0.183). The rate of adherence to exercise was an average of 94% in both RT groups, whereas in the AT group, it was 83%. During the 12-week post-intervention follow-up, the number of participants who continued to perform physical activities was significantly higher in both the RT groups than in the AT group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The present study provides preliminary evidence that moderate-to-intense RT, followed by AT, can be an effective treatment for overweight adolescents, and the positive effects are maintained even after 12 weeks of follow-up.
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- Giovanni Fiorilli
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor and Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Correspondence: Giuseppe Calcagno, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via de Sanctis, 1 86100 Campobasso, Italy, Tel +39 87 440 4402, Email
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy
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DI Cagno A, Iuliano E, Fiorilli G, Aquino G, Giombini A, Menotti F, Tsopani D, Calcagno G. Effects of rhythmical and extra-rhythmical qualities of music on heart rate during stationary bike activities. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2016; 56:1226-1231. [PMID: 26022745] [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: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGORUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of rhythmical and extra-rhythmical qualities of music on the heart rate (HR) and rates of perceived exertion (RPE), during sub-maximal stationary bike activity. METHODS HR of 28 female adult participants was monitored during 3 session of physical activity, performed under 3 different conditions: Hi-BPM (music with 150-170 BPM), RHYTHM (rhythmical qualities only of Hi-BPM condition) and control condition without music (CONTROL). Four parameters were analyzed: the highest HR value (High-HR), High-HR minus starting HR (∆HR), time to reach the 75% of Maximal HR (MHR) (TimeTo75%) and time over 75% MHR (TimeOver75%). HR trend analysis was performed to evaluate differences among the three conditions. OMNI-Cycle Scale was administered to evaluate RPE. RESULTS MANOVA showed significant differences between the three conditions in TimeTo75%, ∆HR (P<0.01) and TimeOver75% (P<0.05). In RHYTHM and CONTROL conditions after reaching 75% MHR, the HR increase were significantly lower than Hi-BPM (P<0.01). No significant differences were found in OMNI-Cycle Scale scores of Hi-BPM and RHYTHM whereas RPE was significantly higher in CONTROL condition (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Hi-BPM and RHYTHM music allowed a faster reaching of the aerobic training zone compared to CONTROL conditions. Nevertheless, after 75% MHR, extra-rhythmical qualities are necessary to maintain or to increase the working HR levels.
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- Alessandra DI Cagno
- Department of Human Motor and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", Rome, Italy -
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Fiorilli G, Mitrotasios M, Iuliano E, Pistone EM, Aquino G, Calcagno G, DI Cagno A. Agility and change of direction in soccer: differences according to the player ages. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2016; 57:1597-1604. [PMID: 27215771 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.16.06562-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to compare the changes of direction speed (CODS) and reactive agility (RA) in soccer players of different ages, in order to optimize the best training of these skills. METHODS One hundred eighty-seven players, divided into bi-annual age-groups, U12, U14, U16 and U18, performed two tests: Y-Agility Test, carried out in planned and reactive mode (Y-PLAN and Y-REAC) and Illinois for Change of Direction Test (ICODT). Difference between Y-REAC minus Y-PLAN represents the index of reactivity (REAC-INDEX). RESULTS MANOVA showed significant differences among groups (F3,182=14.591; P<0.01; η2p=0.244). Y-PLAN showed significant differences only between U12 and the other groups (P<0.01). ICODT results were significantly different between the groups U12 and U14 and the other groups (P<0.01). Significant Pearson's correlations between Y-TEST and ICODT, for the three categories of young players (0.398 P<0.05; 0.615 P<0.01; 0.608 P<0.01 respectively), were found, whereas no significant correlation was found in U18 group. CONCLUSIONS The best performance of Y-PLAN and ICODT, through age, depends on physical skill level, whereas the best RA results depend on technique and experience that help the players to use anticipatory skill. The high correlations between CODS and RA performances, differently than adult athletes, suggest that an effective work program for young players may include RA and CODS training at the same time.
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy -
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- Department of Motor and Health Sciences, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, "Foro Italico" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Motor, Human and Health Sciences, "Foro Italico" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Aquino G, Iuliano E, di Cagno A, Vardaro A, Fiorilli G, Moffa S, Di Costanzo A, De Simone G, Calcagno G. Effects of combined training vs aerobic training on cognitive functions in COPD: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2016; 11:711-8. [PMID: 27110107 PMCID: PMC4831596 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s96663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of high-intensity aerobic training (AT) and high-intensity aerobic training combined with resistance training (ie, combined training [CT]) on cognitive function in patients with COPD. Methods Twenty-eight Caucasian male patients (68.35±9.64 years; mean ± SD) with COPD were recruited and randomized into two groups, AT and CT. Both groups performed physical reconditioning for 4 weeks, with a frequency of five training sessions per week. The CT group completed two daily sessions of 30 minutes: one aerobic session and one strength session, respectively; The AT group performed two 30-minute aerobic endurance exercise sessions on treadmill. Physical and cognitive function tests were performed before and after the training intervention performances. Results Exercise training improved the following cognitive functions: long-term memory, verbal fluency, attentional capacity, apraxia, and reasoning skills (P<0.01). Moreover, the improvements in the CT group were significantly greater than those in the AT group in long-term memory, apraxia, and reasoning skills (P<0.05). Conclusion CT may be a possible strategy to prevent cognitive decline and associated comorbidities in male patients with COPD.
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- Giovanna Aquino
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Pannone G, Santoro A, Feola A, Bufo P, Papagerakis P, Lo Muzio L, Staibano S, Ionna F, Longo F, Franco R, Aquino G, Contaldo M, De Maria S, Serpico R, De Rosa A, Rubini C, Papagerakis S, Giovane A, Tombolini V, Giordano A, Caraglia M, Di Domenico M. The role of E-cadherin down-regulation in oral cancer: CDH1 gene expression and epigenetic blockage. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2015; 14:115-27. [PMID: 24274398 DOI: 10.2174/1568009613666131126115012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Revised: 08/29/2013] [Accepted: 08/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prognosis of the oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients remains very poor, mainly due to their high propensity to invade and metastasize. E-cadherin reduced expression occurs in the primary step of oral tumour progression and gene methylation is a mode by which the expression of this protein is regulated in cancers. In this perspective, we investigated E-cadherin gene (CDH1) promoter methylation status in OSCC and its correlation with Ecadherin protein expression, clinicopathological characteristics and patient outcome. METHODS Histologically proven OSCC and paired normal mucosa were analyzed for CDH1 promoter methylation status and E-cadherin protein expression by methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry. Colocalization of E-cadherin with epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor (EGFR) was evidenced by confocal microscopy and by immunoprecipitation analyses. RESULTS This study indicated E-cadherin protein down-regulation in OSCC associated with protein delocalization from membrane to cytoplasm. Low E-cadherin expression correlated to aggressive, poorly differentiated, high grade carcinomas and low patient survival. Moreover, protein down-regulation appeared to be due to E-cadherin mRNA downregulation and CDH1 promoter hypermethylation. In an in vitro model of OSCC the treatment with EGF caused internalization and co-localization of E-cadherin with EGFR and the addition of demethylating agents increased E-cadherin expression. CONCLUSION Low E-Cadherin expression is a negative prognostic factor of OSCC and is likely due to the hypermethylation of CDH1 promoter. The delocalization of E-cadherin from membrane to cytoplasm could be also due to the increased expression of EGFR in OSCC and the consequent increase of E-cadherin co-internalization with EGFR.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biophisics and General Patology, Second University of Naples, Via L. De Crecchio, 7, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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Mohr M, Krustrup P, Connolly L, Weihe P, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Saltin B, Nordsborg NB. Effect Of Exercise Training Mode On Oxidative Capacity In Human Arm And Leg Skeletal Muscle. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2015. [DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000477029.82974.9a] [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: 11/21/2022]
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De Simone G, Aquino G, Di Gioia C, Mazzarella G, Bianco A, Calcagno G. Efficacy of aerobic physical retraining in a case of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema syndrome: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2015; 9:85. [PMID: 25928714 PMCID: PMC4422471 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-015-0570-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema has recently been recognized as a syndrome but remains under-diagnosed. Neither clinical management nor therapeutic approaches have been clearly defined. Pulmonary rehabilitation has not been considered within the therapeutic options for combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. In this case we explored the potential benefits of a specific aerobic physical retraining program in the management of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. CASE PRESENTATION We describe the case of a 65-year-old Caucasian man with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema and respiratory failure who was receiving long-term oxygen therapy. Our patient underwent physical retraining with moderate intensity aerobic and breathing exercises for four weeks. Clinical and motor tests, as well as questionnaires assessing quality of life and depression levels, were performed prior to and following the retraining. At the end of the retraining program a relevant reduction of long-term oxygen therapy requirement was registered; improvements in terms of physical performance, quality of life, and mood were observed in our patient but no change in respiratory parameters. CONCLUSIONS A program of aerobic physical retraining appears to be beneficial to patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema and may be considered as an additional therapeutic option.
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- Giuseppe De Simone
- Institute of Rehabilitation "Villa Margherita Benevento", Unit of Cardiology and Pneumology, Benevento, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, "V Tiberio" University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
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- Institute of Rehabilitation "Villa Margherita Benevento", Unit of Cardiology and Pneumology, Benevento, Italy.
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Second University of Napoli, Napoli, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, "V Tiberio" University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, "V Tiberio" University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
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Attene G, Iuliano E, Di Cagno A, Calcagno G, Moalla W, Aquino G, Padulo J. Improving neuromuscular performance in young basketball players: plyometric vs. technique training. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2015; 55:1-8. [PMID: 24921611] [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: 06/03/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to compare the effects of plyometric training versus basketball technique training on improving neuro-muscular performance. METHODS Thirty-six (age 14.9±0.9 years, body height 164.0±7.6 cm, body weight 54.0±8.7 kg, BMI 20.1±2.4 kg·m-2) basketball players girls were randomly allocated to 2 groups: Basketball Plyometric Training (BPT, N.=18) and Basketball Technique Training (BTT, N.=18). The players were tested by two specific tests: counter movement jump (CMJ) and squat jump (SJ) before and after 6 training weeks. RESULTS The jump height, as dependent variable, showed a different trend as an effect of the different training protocols, in contrast with the current knowledge. Manova did not show significant interactions between the two groups for the height of jumps, while significant differences were found for interaction time × training (P<0.05) and for main effect × time (P<0.001). After training, the BPT group increased significantly CMJ performance by 11.3% (P<0.05), whereas the BTT group increased by 4.6%. Likewise, the BPT group demonstrated a significant greater improvement of jump height than BTT group (an increase of 15.4% vs. 7.5%, P<0.01; respectively). CONCLUSION These results suggest that both training protocols proposed in this study improved vertical jump performance. However, a combination of the two protocols, plyometric training and sport-specific-exercises, could be useful to optimize performance by an easy transition from controlled a-specific to sport-specific performance requirements. In conclusion, BPT is a safe and effective method of achieving a favourable neuro-muscular performance than BTT in female basketball players.
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- Faculty Medicine and Surgery University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy -
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Piazza M, Battaglia C, Fiorilli G, Innocenti G, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Calcagno G, Giombini A, Di Cagno A. Effects of resistance training on jumping performance in pre-adolescent rhythmic gymnasts: a randomized controlled study. Ital J Anat Embryol 2014; 119:10-19. [PMID: 25345071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of two different resistance training programs on lower limb explosive and reactive strength in young female athletes. Fifty seven rhythmic gymnasts were randomly assigned to unspecific resistance training with dumbbells (12 repetition maximum squats) (n = 19; age = 12.0 +/- 1.8 years) or to specific resistance training with weighted belts (6% of body mass; n = 18; age = 11.9 +/- 1.0 years). Squat jump test, counter movement jump test, hopping test, flexibility of the hip, and anthropometric measures were assessed before and after six weeks training. The main result was that both unspecific resistance training and specific resistance training protocols positively affected the jumping performance, with an increase of the lower limb explosive strength of 6-7%, with no side effects. Counter movement jump flight time increased significantly (p < 0.01) while hopping test ground contact time significantly decreased (p < 0.01). No significant differences were detected among groups for flexibility, body mass, calf and thigh circumferences. Therefore, six weeks of resistance training that integrates different elements of rhythmic gymnastics training enhance jumping ability in young female athletes.
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Fiorilli G, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Battaglia C, Giombini A, Calcagno G, di Cagno A. Mental health and social participation skills of wheelchair basketball players: a controlled study. Res Dev Disabil 2013; 34:3679-3685. [PMID: 24012595 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Revised: 08/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/14/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess differences in psychological well-being, symptomatic psychological disorders and social participation, between competitive wheelchair basketball participants and those non-participants. Forty-six wheelchair participants, 24 Basketball players (aged 35.60 ± 7.56) and 22 non-players (aged 36.20 ± 6.23), completed three validated self-report questionnaires: Participation Scale (PS), Psychological Well-Being Scale [PWBS] and Symptom Checklist 90 R [SCL-90-R]. ANOVA showed significant overall differences between the two groups. The social restriction score, evaluated by PS, was significantly higher in the non-basketball participants (p=0.00001) than the basketball participants. The PWB Scale showed significant differences in all 6 dimensions: positive relations with others, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life and self-acceptance (p<0.01), and autonomy (p<0.05), with better scores in the basketball participants. The SCL-90-R scores were significantly lower for the basketball group in the following 6 symptomatic dimensions: depression, phobic anxiety, and sleep disorder (p<0.01), somatization, interpersonal sensitivity and psychoticism (with p<0.05). It was concluded that competitive wheelchair basketball participants showed better psychological well-being and social skills than those non-participants.
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- Giovanni Fiorilli
- Department of Medicine and Health Science, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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Di Cagno A, Iuliano E, Aquino G, Fiorilli G, Battaglia C, Giombini A, Calcagno G. Psychological well-being and social participation assessment in visually impaired subjects playing Torball: a controlled study. Res Dev Disabil 2013; 34:1204-1209. [PMID: 23396197 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Revised: 11/14/2012] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in psychological well-being, symptomatic psychological disorders and social participation, between blind Torball players and non-players. Thirty blind male participants were recruited, 17 Torball players (aged 36.27±3.46) and 13 non-players (aged 34.80±2.53), and evaluated for social participation level, psychological well-being and symptomatic psychological disorders, using three validated self-report questionnaires: Participation Scale (PS), Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) and Symptom Checklist 90 R (SCL-90-R) respectively. ANOVA showed significant overall differences between the two groups. The social restriction score in the non-player group was significantly higher (p<0.01) than the player group. The Torball player group showed significant better scores than non-player group in 5 of the 6 dimensions of the PWB Scale (p<0.01) and in 8 of the 10 dimensions of the SCL-90-R (7 dimensions p<0.01; 1 dimension p<0.05) and in the three global scores of the SCL-90-R (p<0.01). The results of this study showed a relationship between psychological well-being and social skills of visually impaired people and their Torball practice.
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- A Di Cagno
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Via F. De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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Di Cagno A, Sapere N, Piazza M, Aquino G, Iuliano E, Intrieri M, Calcagno G. ACE and AGTR1 Polymorphisms in Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2013; 17:99-103. [DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2012.0209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Alessandra Di Cagno
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico,” Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, and Forensic Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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Lariucci C, Malaspin L, Fernandes W, Silva J, Aquino G, Napolitano H. Analysis of ethyl (2 E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl) prop-2-enoate. Acta Crystallogr A 2011. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767311083097] [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: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pannone G, Bufo P, Santoro A, Franco R, Aquino G, Longo F, Botti G, Serpico R, Cafarelli B, Abbruzzese A, Caraglia M, Papagerakis S, Lo Muzio L. WNT pathway in oral cancer: epigenetic inactivation of WNT-inhibitors. Oncol Rep 2011; 24:1035-41. [PMID: 20811686 DOI: 10.3892/or.2010.1035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Epigenetic DNA methylations plays an important role in oral carcinogenesis. The soluble frizzled receptor protein (SFRP) family together with WIF-1 and DKK-3 encodes antagonists of the WNT pathway. Silencing of these genes leads to constitutive WNT signalling. Because aberrant expression of beta-catenin might be associated with the epigenetic inactivation of WNT inhibitors, we analyzed, in a collection of primary OSCC with matched normal oral mucosa, the methylation status of a complete panel of genes, SFRP-1, SFRP-2, SFRP-4, SFRP-5, WIF-1, DKK-3, that are involved directly and indirectly in WNT pathway, in order to demonstrate WNT-pathway activation in the absence of beta-catenin and/or APC/Axin mutations during oral carcinogenesis. Methylation-specific PCR (MSP) was performed to study inactivation of SFRP-1, SFRP-2, SFRP-4, SFRP-5, WIF-1, DKK-3 genes in 37 cases of paraffin embedded oral cancer. This study showed that the methylation is an important epigenetic alteration in oral cancer. In particular, SFRP-2, SFRP-4, SFRP-5, WIF-1, DKK-3 revealed methylation status of their promoter in OSCC, whereas SFRP-1 showed demethylation in cancer. Fisher's exact test revealed statistically significant results (p<0.05) for all genes. The Wald test confirmed the statistically significant association between SFRP2-4-5 gene methylation and OSCC (p<0.05). SFRP-1 was also characterized by a different statistically significant epigenetic behaviour, because of it was demethylated in cancer (p<0.05). Statistical regression test showed high levels of sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for SFRP genes, while WIF-1 and DKK-3 have reportedly high specificity, moderate accuracy but low sensitivity. This study suggests that a cause of catenin delocalization in oral cancer could be due to WNT pathway activation, by epigenetic alterations of SFRP, WIF-1 and DKK-3 genes.
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- G Pannone
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Laserson KF, Binkin NJ, Thorpe LE, Laing R, Iademarco MF, Bloom A, Agerton TB, Nelson L, Cegielski JP, Ferroussier O, Holtz T, Vitek E, Gammino V, Tan K, Finlay A, Dewan P, Miranda A, Aquino G, Weyer K, Sy DN, Vernon A, Becerra J, Ershova J, Wells CD. Capacity building for international tuberculosis control through operations research training. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2005; 9:145-50. [PMID: 15732732] [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: 05/01/2023] Open
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SETTING In resource-poor countries, few tuberculosis (TB) program staff at the national, provincial, and even district levels have the basic analytical and epidemiological skills necessary for collecting and analyzing quality data pertaining to national TB control program (NTP) improvements. This includes setting program priorities, operations planning, and implementing and evaluating program activities. OBJECTIVES To present a model course for building capacity in basic epidemiology and operations research (OR). DESIGN A combination of didactic lectures and applied field exercises were used to achieve the main objectives of the 6-day OR course. These were to increase the understanding of quantitative and qualitative research concepts, study design, and analytic methods, and to increase awareness of how these methods apply to the epidemiology and control of TB; and to demonstrate the potential uses of OR in answering practical questions on NTP effectiveness. As a final outcome, course participants develop OR proposals that are funded and later implemented. RESULTS Since 1997, this OR course has been conducted nine times in five countries; 149 key NTP and laboratory staff have been trained in OR methods, and 44 OR protocols have been completed or are underway. CONCLUSION This low-cost model course can be adapted to a wide range of public health issues.
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- K F Laserson
- Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA
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Kherosheva T, Thorpe LE, Kiryanova E, Rybka L, Gerasichev V, Shulgina M, Nemtsova E, Aptekar T, Kluge H, Jakubowiak W, Grzemska M, Aquino G, Wells C, Kazionny B. Encouraging outcomes in the first year of a TB control demonstration program: Orel Oblast, Russia. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2003; 7:1045-51. [PMID: 14598963] [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: 04/27/2023] Open
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SETTING Orel, Russia. OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) patients treated in the first year of a TB control demonstration project using a revised strategy of directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS). Standard methods recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) were adapted to include mycobacterial cultures. DESIGN Retrospective cohort analysis of TB patients diagnosed between October 1999 and September 2000. RESULTS Among 749 TB patients, 65% had bacteriologic confirmation of pulmonary TB, 31% were diagnosed clinically, and 4% had extra-pulmonary TB. Most (92%) had no previous TB treatment, but 8% were identified as retreatment cases. Of all patients, 41% had new sputum smear-positive TB. No patients were HIV-infected. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB levels were 3% among new and 17% among retreatment patients. Among new smear-positive patients, treatment success was 79% (72% cure, 7% completion); remaining outcomes were 8% failure, 3% default, 8% death, and 1% transfer. Success rates for new culture-positive and clinically diagnosed patients were 81% and 91%, respectively. CONCLUSION Despite historical differences, successful implementation of the revised TB strategy in Russia is possible. Treatment success rates were high, suggesting WHO targets of 85% cure for smear-positive patients is attainable. Obstacles include drug resistance and elevated death rates among smear-positive patients.
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- T Kherosheva
- Orel Oblast TB Dispensary, Orel Oblast TB Control Program, Orel, Russian Federation
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Spradling P, Nemtsova E, Aptekar T, Shulgina M, Rybka L, Wells C, Aquino G, Kluge H, Jakubowiak W, Binkin N, Kazeonny B. Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in community and prison patients, Orel Oblast, Russian Federation. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2002; 6:757-62. [PMID: 12234130] [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: 02/26/2023] Open
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SETTING Orel Oblast, Russian Federation. OBJECTIVES To determine baseline levels of anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in Orel Oblast. DESIGN Drug susceptibility testing (DST) records from 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000 for patients with sputum acid-fast bacilli smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis were reviewed. Treatment and incarceration status were obtained from the tuberculosis register. Patients with 1 month or less of prior treatment were defined as new cases; those previously treated for more than 1 month were defined as retreatment cases. RESULTS Of 246 smear-positive isolates, 212 (86%) had DST performed. Of these, 190 (90%) were from new and 22 (10%) from retreatment cases; 171 (81%) were from community and 41 (19%) were from prison patients. Any drug resistance was more common among prison than community patients (44% vs. 30%, P = 0.05). MDR-TB was found in 14 (6.6%) of 212 isolates, and was more prevalent in prison compared with community patients (12% vs. 5%, P = 0.05). Retreatment cases were more likely than new cases to have MDR-TB (prevalence ratio [PR] = 8.5, 95%CI = 3.3-22.3), although the PR was higher for prison than for community retreatment cases (10.0 vs. 5.8). CONCLUSIONS New cases with MDR-TB were less prevalent in Orel Oblast compared with other survey sites in Russia. Any drug resistance and MDR-TB were associated with prior treatment, especially in the prison population. Continued monitoring of trends in drug resistance following DOTS implementation is needed.
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- P Spradling
- Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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Vidini G, Cazzaniga L, Scotto di Vettimo I, Meloro D, Aquino G. 17 A simple, cheap and fast method for patient positioning. Radiother Oncol 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(96)80824-3] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Aquino G, Barbera S, Romano F, Zottola V. [Use of aztreonam in the treatment of acute and flare-ups of chronic infectious bronchopneumopathies]. Clin Ter 1988; 124:109-16. [PMID: 2973921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Carducci A, Pierotti R, Aquino G, Falcone V, Avio CM. [Urinary infections caused by non-typhoid Salmonella]. G Batteriol Virol Immunol 1988; 81:54-9. [PMID: 3274765] [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: 01/05/2023]
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Between January 1986 and January 1989, 524 non-typhoid salmonella strains, of which 4 (0.8%) from urine, were isolated at the Microbiology Laboratory of Department of Biomedicine (University of Pisa). These strains were isolated from a man with systematic lupus erythematosus, from two little girls with structural defects of the lower urinary tract, and from a woman with ulcerous colitis. Except the last case, the others were associated with immunological or structural abnormalities that are thought to predispose to salmonella infections.
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- A Carducci
- Università degli Studi di Pisa, Dipartimento di Biomedicina Sperimentale
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Barbera S, Aquino G, Cristiano R, Romano F, Zottola V. [Pleural effusions]. Arch Monaldi 1985; 40:225-38. [PMID: 3843173] [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: 01/07/2023]
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The baseline efflux of gamma-amino[2,3-3H]butyric acid ([3H]GABA) and [3H]dopamine ([3H]DA) from caudate synaptosomes was greatly enhanced by the sodium-ionophore monensin; this stimulatory effect of monensin on transmitter release was markedly inhibited by trifluoperazine (TFP), a potent calmodulin antagonist. TFP also decreased the depolarization-induced, calcium-dependent release of [3H]GABA and this effect was unrelated to the calcium-flux across the plasma membrane since TFP also inhibited the release of GABA elicited by the calcium-ionophore A23187. Our data indicate that transmitter release induced by both increased intraterminal sodium levels and by the calcium entry into the nerve endings during depolarization might be mediated by calmodulin-dependent processes.
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