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Patanè GT, Putaggio S, Tellone E, Barreca D, Ficarra S, Maffei C, Calderaro A, Laganà G. Ferroptosis: Emerging Role in Diseases and Potential Implication of Bioactive Compounds. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17279. [PMID: 38139106 PMCID: PMC10744228 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417279] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that is distinguished from other types of death for its peculiar characteristics of death regulated by iron accumulation, increase in ROS, and lipid peroxidation. In the past few years, experimental evidence has correlated ferroptosis with various pathological processes including neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Ferroptosis also is involved in several types of cancer because it has been shown to induce tumor cell death. In particular, the pharmacological induction of ferroptosis, contributing to the inhibition of the proliferative process, provides new ideas for the pharmacological treatment of cancer. Emerging evidence suggests that certain mechanisms including the Xc- system, GPx4, and iron chelators play a key role in the regulation of ferroptosis and can be used to block the progression of many diseases. This review summarizes current knowledge on the mechanism of ferroptosis and the latest advances in its multiple regulatory pathways, underlining ferroptosis' involvement in the diseases. Finally, we focused on several types of ferroptosis inducers and inhibitors, evaluating their impact on the cell death principal targets to provide new perspectives in the treatment of the diseases and a potential pharmacological development of new clinical therapies.
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy; (G.T.P.); (D.B.); (S.F.); (C.M.); (A.C.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy; (G.T.P.); (D.B.); (S.F.); (C.M.); (A.C.); (G.L.)
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Patanè GT, Lombardo L, Putaggio S, Tellone E, Ficarra S, Barreca D, Laganà G, De Luca L, Calderaro A. Anti-Aggregative and Protective Effects of Vicenin-2 on Heat and Oxidative Stress-Induced Damage on Protein Structures. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17222. [PMID: 38139052 PMCID: PMC10743203 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417222] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Vicenin-2, a flavonoid categorized as a flavones subclass, exhibits a distinctive and uncommon C-glycosidic linkage. Emerging evidence challenges the notion that deglycosylation is not a prerequisite for the absorption of C-glycosyl flavonoid in the small intestine. Capitalizing on this experimental insight and considering its biological attributes, we conducted different assays to test the anti-aggregative and antioxidant capabilities of vicenin-2 on human serum albumin under stressful conditions. Within the concentration range of 0.1-25.0 μM, vicenin-2 effectively thwarted the heat-induced HSA fibrillation and aggregation of HSA. Furthermore, in this study, we have observed that vicenin-2 demonstrated protective effects against superoxide anion and hydroxyl radicals, but it did not provide defense against active chlorine. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, behind this biological activity, various spectroscopy techniques were employed. UV-visible spectroscopy revealed an interaction between HSA and vicenin-2. This interaction involves the cinnamoyl system found in vicenin-2, with a peak of absorbance observed at around 338 nm. Further evidence of the interaction comes from circular dichroism spectrum, which shows that the formation of bimolecular complex causes a reduction in α-helix structures. Fluorescence and displacement investigations indicated modifications near Trp214, identifying Sudlow's site I, similarly to the primary binding site. Molecular modeling revealed that vicenin-2, in nonplanar conformation, generated hydrophobic interactions, Pi-pi stacking, and hydrogen bonds inside Sudlow's site I. These findings expand our understanding of how flavonoids bind to HSA, demonstrating the potential of the complex to counteract fibrillation and oxidative stress.
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy; (G.T.P.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (E.T.); (S.F.); (L.D.L.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy; (G.T.P.); (L.L.); (S.P.); (E.T.); (S.F.); (L.D.L.); (A.C.)
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Vacca M, Spanetta M, Ballesio A, Fernandes M, Placidi F, Izzi F, Lombardo C, Mercuri NB, Laganà G, Liguori C. The Sleepiness-Depression Link in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Preliminary Results on the Mediation of Impulsivity. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6467. [PMID: 37892605 PMCID: PMC10607807 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206467] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emotional impulsivity has been found to be relevant in explaining the association between sleep problems and depressive symptoms, suggesting the potential role of impulsivity as a key underlying mechanism of this link. The objective of this study was to take a preliminary step in understanding the mediating role of impulsivity in the relation between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and depression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and to compare psychological and demographic characteristics between different levels of daytime sleepiness. METHODS A total of 138 patients with OSAS underwent polygraphic cardiorespiratory monitoring and completed a series of questionnaires investigating perceived sleepiness, depression, impulsivity, and other psychological characteristics. A mediational model was tested in order to assess whether impulsivity mediated the relation between sleepiness and depressive symptoms while controlling for the effects of age, sex, BMI, and oxygen saturation parameters. RESULTS the mediation model showed that there was a significant indirect effect of impulsivity in the sleepiness-depression link (αβ = 0.084 [0.0243-0.1617]). CONCLUSIONS The here-presented results showed that the sleepiness-depression link is not direct as previous studies asserted, but instead it may be better explained by impulsivity. Research and practical implications are discussed.
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- Mariacarolina Vacca
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (A.B.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (A.B.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.P.); (N.B.M.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.P.); (N.B.M.)
- Sleep Medicine Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (M.V.); (A.B.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.P.); (N.B.M.)
- Sleep Medicine Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.F.); (F.P.); (N.B.M.)
- Sleep Medicine Center, Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Venza N, Malara A, Liguori C, Cozza P, Laganà G. Upper Airway Characteristics and Morphological Changes by Different MADs in OSA Adult Subjects Assessed by CBCT 3D Imaging. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5315. [PMID: 37629359 PMCID: PMC10455815 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165315] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to analyse the effectiveness of four different designs of the Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) and the morphological changes on upper airway characteristics of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients inducted by each of them, detected by Cone Beam Computer Tomography (CBCT) 3D imaging. Twenty-two patients were recruited after an OSA diagnosis with PSG. Four different customised and titratable MADs were used and an initial CBCT scan was obtained for each patient. Six months after the end of the MAD titration phase, all the subjects performed a second PSG with the MAD in situ; the second PSG showed an Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index (AHI) of <5 or a decrease of 50% in AHI when compared with the initial AHI. Moreover, a second CBCT scan with the MAD in situ was performed. DICOM files were imported into the airway analysis software programme and the pharyngeal area around the oropharynx was highlighted. The area and volume of the oropharynx with and without the device was evaluated. A considerable improvement of the airway was observed (+33.76%), and a significant difference in the enlargement ratio between the posterior soft palate (+32.41%) and the posterior tongue (+36.96%) region was also found. The greatest increase in airway volume was achieved in patients treated with the MAD Forward and TAP (+42.77% and +41.63%, respectively). MAD therapy is effective to treat moderate to severe OSA with an increased upper airway volume. The design of the MAD can influence the effectiveness of the treatment.
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- Nicolò Venza
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (G.L.)
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- Sleep Medicine Centre, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- UniCamillus—Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00131 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (G.L.)
- UniCamillus—Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, 00131 Rome, Italy;
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Patanè GT, Putaggio S, Tellone E, Barreca D, Ficarra S, Maffei C, Calderaro A, Laganà G. Catechins and Proanthocyanidins Involvement in Metabolic Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119228. [PMID: 37298181 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Recent studies on natural antioxidant compounds have highlighted their potentiality against various pathological conditions. The present review aims to selectively evaluate the benefits of catechins and their polymeric structure on metabolic syndrome, a common disorder characterized by a cluster of three main risk factors: obesity, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. Patients with metabolic syndrome suffer chronic low inflammation state and oxidative stress both conditions effectively countered by flavanols and their polymers. The mechanism behind the activity of these molecules has been highlighted and correlated with the characteristic features present on their basic flavonoidic skelethon, as well as the efficient doses needed to perform their activity in both in vitro and in vivo studies. The amount of evidence provided in this review offers a starting point for flavanol dietary supplementation as a potential strategy to counteract several metabolic targets associated with metabolic syndrome and suggests a key role of albumin as flavanol-delivery system to the different target of action inside the organism.
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- Giuseppe Tancredi Patanè
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Laganà G, Paoloni V, Pavoni C, Palmacci D, Malara A. Tridimensional Changes in Mandibular Arch after Rapid Maxillary Expansion Therapy: A Clinical Study. Children (Basel) 2023; 10:children10050775. [PMID: 37238323 DOI: 10.3390/children10050775] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Aim: The upper jaw transverse deficit is certainly one of the most common clinical issues in the orthodontic field. It can be due to skeletal or dental factors, and its etiology may be both genetic and environmental. Rapid maxillary expanders (RMEs) are certainly the most effective appliance for upper transverse deficiency correction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes that occurred in the mandibular arch during treatment with RMEs in growing subjects by analyzing tridimensional lower digital casts. Materials and Methods: The study group (SG) consisted of 20 subjects (10 M, 10 F; mean age 9.4 ± 2.8 years old) randomly selected at the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Rome, "Tor Vergata". The inclusion criteria were negative posterior transverse interarch discrepancy ≥ 4 mm, mixed dentition phase with first permanent molars erupted, and prepubertal skeletal maturation stage (CS1-2), evaluated on a lateral radiograph through the Cervical Vertebral Maturation method. The SG was compared to an untreated control group (CG) of 20 subjects (10 M, 10 F, mean age 8.7 ± 2.3 years old) enrolled with the same inclusion criteria. The SG was treated by using RMEs. Dental casts of the lower arch were taken at two different times (T0-T1 = 6 months). All the dental casts were scanned with an OrthoXscan (Dentaurum 6mmbh E Co., Ispringen, Germany) and twenty points on the mandibular arch were digitized using Viewbox software. A Student t-test was used to compare the means of the quantitative variables associated with the effect of the device over time T0 and T1. Results: The results show a statistically significant increase (p < 0.05) in the intercanine and the intermolar diameters between the times T0 and T1 when compared to the CG. Conclusions: Rapid maxillary orthopedic expansion may achieve an increase in mandibular intercanine and intermolar diameter.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
- UniCamillus-Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, Via S. Alessandro, 8, 00131 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
- UniCamillus-Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, Via S. Alessandro, 8, 00131 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Vinjolli F, Zeqaj M, Dragusha E, Malara A, Danesi C, Laganà G. Dental anomalies in an Albanian orthodontic sample: a retrospective study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:47. [PMID: 36709286 PMCID: PMC9883948 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02711-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the prevalence and the distribution of dental anomalies in an Albanian orthodontic sample. METHODS For this retrospective study, a sample of panoramic radiographs (PR) of n. 779 (456 F and 323 M, mean age of 15.1 ± 5.5 years) Albanian subjects with no genetic syndromes or craniofacial malformations (e.g., cleft lip/palate), history of extraction, trauma or previous orthodontic treatment drawn from the archives of the University Dental Clinic Our Lady of Good Counsel, was examined. The inclusion criteria were: subjects from 8 to 30 years of age, good quality of PRs in order to allow the assessment of crown and root development. For different dental anomalies, both the prevalence and the association were evaluated by using Chi-square test (p < 0.05). RESULTS 24.4% of the sample had at least one dental anomaly and 4.6% had more than one. The following dental anomalies were most prevalent: hypodontia (9.8%), dental impaction (7.6%), and ectopic eruption (5.3%). No statistically significant correlation was found between males and females (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The most common anomalies in this group are found to be those of number and position, and only radiological investigations can reveal either of these anomalies. Early diagnosis of dental anomalies can contribute to prevent their complications and to establish the most suitable therapy to achieve a functional occlusion.
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- Franceska Vinjolli
- grid.444978.20000 0004 5928 2057Department of Surgical Science, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tirana, 1001 Albania
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- grid.444978.20000 0004 5928 2057Department of Economics and Business Sciences, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tirana, 1001 Albania
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- grid.6530.00000 0001 2300 0941Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- grid.6530.00000 0001 2300 0941Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- grid.6530.00000 0001 2300 0941Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy ,UniCamillus - Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences, Rome, Italy
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Calderaro A, Patanè GT, Tellone E, Barreca D, Ficarra S, Misiti F, Laganà G. The Neuroprotective Potentiality of Flavonoids on Alzheimer's Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314835. [PMID: 36499159 PMCID: PMC9736131 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [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: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD), due to its spread, has become a global health priority, and is characterized by senile dementia and progressive disability. The main cause of AD and other neurodegenerations (Huntington, Parkinson, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) are aggregated protein accumulation and oxidative damage. Recent research on secondary metabolites of plants such as polyphenols demonstrated that they may slow the progression of AD. The flavonoids' mechanism of action in AD involved the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, Tau protein aggregation, β-secretase, oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis through modulation of signaling pathways which are implicated in cognitive and neuroprotective functions, such as ERK, PI3-kinase/Akt, NFKB, MAPKs, and endogenous antioxidant enzymatic systems. This review focuses on flavonoids and their role in AD, in terms of therapeutic potentiality for human health, antioxidant potential, and specific AD molecular targets.
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- Antonella Calderaro
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.T.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.T.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, V. S. Angelo, Loc. Folcara, 3043 Cassino, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Venza N, Alloisio G, Gioia M, Liguori C, Nappi A, Danesi C, Laganà G. Saliva Analysis of pH and Antioxidant Capacity in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:13219. [PMID: 36293798 PMCID: PMC9603531 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013219] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be associated with and activates the stress response system, and variation in the physiological antioxidant capacity of body fluids. Our aim was to evaluate the variation of pH and antioxidant capacity on the saliva of obstructive sleep apnea subjects (OG) compared to a control group (CG). METHOD Fifty subjects with moderate/severe OSAS were recruited in Tor Vergata Hospital and compared with 20 healthy subjects CG. The buffer and the antioxidant capacity of the samples were quantified measuring the pH and the percentage of total salivary antioxidant capacity (%TAC), which refers to the reduced glutathione salivary concentration (GSH). Moreover, the protein concentration and the gelatinolytic activity of metalloproteinases were quantified. RESULTS The data showed that the pH value is slightly more alkaline in OSAS subjects; however, it is not directly related to the severity of OSAS. The %TAC was found to be significantly reduced by 86.2% in the OG. Proteins of saliva from the OG were found 1.5 times more concentrated than in the healthy sample. The gelatinolytic activity of metalloproteinases of healthy and OSA did not show statistically significant changes. CONCLUSIONS The salivary samples from OSAS compared to CG show an alteration of the oxidative state, the pH buffering power, and protein concentrations, inducing conditions that can easily evolve chronic gingivitis. Further investigations are necessary to evaluate the feasibility of using salivary fluid for the early diagnosis of oral or systemic problems in OSAS subjects.
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- Nicolò Venza
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Sleep Medicine Centre, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Faculty of Medicine, UniCamillus—Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences, Via Sant’ Alessandro 8, 00131 Rome, Italy
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Gervasi T, Barreca D, Laganà G, Mandalari G. Health Benefits Related to Tree Nut Consumption and Their Bioactive Compounds. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22115960. [PMID: 34073096 PMCID: PMC8198490 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/1970] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Long-term studies with regular tree nut consumption have indicated positive outcomes for multiple health benefits. Here, we review the beneficial effects of tree nuts, highlighting the impact on glucose modulation, body weight management, cardiovascular risk, inflammation, oxidative stress, cognitive performance, and gut microbiota. Nuts are important sources of nutrients and phytochemicals, which, together with a healthy lipid profile, could help prevent certain chronic diseases, protect against oxidative stress and inflammation, and improve cognitive performance, thus reducing the impact of aging and neurodegeneration.
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- Teresa Gervasi
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (G.L.); (G.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-(0)906765187
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (G.L.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy; (G.L.); (G.M.)
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Laganà G, Malara A, Koumoulis A, Tepedino M, Venza N, Cozza P. Bruxism, perceived anxiety and stress in university students. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2021; 35:787-790. [PMID: 33934593 DOI: 10.23812/20-578-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- G Laganà
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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Laganà G, Malara A, Lione R, Danesi C, Meuli S, Cozza P. Enamel interproximal reduction during treatment with clear aligners: digital planning versus OrthoCAD analysis. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:199. [PMID: 33874922 PMCID: PMC8056583 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01487-2] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to compare the amount of interproximal enamel reduction (IPR) provided on ClinCheck software with the amount of IPR carried out by the orthodontist during treatment with clear aligners. METHODS 30 subjects (14 males, 16 females; mean age of 24.53 ± 13.41 years) randomly recruited from the Invisalign account of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" from November 2018 to October 2019, were collected according to the following inclusion criteria: mild to moderate dento-alveolar discrepancy (1.5-6.5 mm); Class I canine and molar relationship; full permanent dentition (excluding third molars); both arches treated only using Comprehensive Package by Invisalign system; treatment plan including IPR. Pre- (T0) and post-treatment (T1) digital models (.stl files), created from an iTero scan, were collected from all selected patients. The OrthoCAD digital software was used to measure tooth mesiodistal width in upper and lower arches before (T0) and at the end of treatment (T1) before any refinement. The widest mesio-distal diameter was measured for each tooth excluding molars by "Diagnostic" OrthoCAD tool. The total amount of IPR performed during treatment was obtained comparing the sum of mesio-distal widths of all measured teeth at T0 and T1. Significant T1-T0 differences were tested with dependent sample t-test (P < 0.05). RESULTS In the upper arch, IPR was digitally planned on average for 0.62 mm while in the lower arch was on average for 1.92 mm. As for the amount of enamel actually removed after IPR performing, it was on average 0.62 mm in the maxillary arch. In the mandibular arch, the mean of IPR carried out was 1.93 mm. The difference between planned IPR and performed IPR is described: this difference was on average 0.00 mm in the upper arch and 0.01 in the lower arch. CONCLUSIONS The amount of enamel removed in vivo corresponded with the amount of IPR planned by the Orthodontist using ClinCheck software.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy
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Laganà G, Venza N, Malara A, Liguori C, Cozza P, Pisano C. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Palatal Morphology, and Aortic Dilatation in Marfan Syndrome Growing Subjects: A Retrospective Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18063045. [PMID: 33809552 PMCID: PMC8002313 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The main cause of mortality in Marfan syndrome (MS) is aortic disease. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in MS, and it is also associated with cardiovascular risk and maxillary deformities. The aim of this research was to analyze the possible relations between OSA, palatal morphology, and aortic root diameters in growing subjects. A group of 15 growing subjects with MS and a control group of healthy peers was selected. All of them underwent nocturnal polygraphic monitoring, digital dental casts, and transthoracic echocardiography. The results showed that OSA indexes and aortic diameters were significantly higher in the study group. Transversal palatal dimension was smaller in MS patients. Moreover, OSA severity was not related with maxillary contraction severity in MS. No correlation between OSA severity and increased aortic diameters occurred. A high prevalence of OSA, increased aortic dimensions, and significant contraction of palatal dimensions were observed in MS compared with the control group. None of these single factors may directly be associated with aortic dilation, but together, they might contribute to the development and progression of aortic aneurysm from a young age.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (A.M.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (A.M.); (P.C.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +0039-3290247674
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (A.M.); (P.C.)
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- Sleep Medicine Centre, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (G.L.); (A.M.); (P.C.)
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- Centre for Rare Diseases for Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders, Department of Cardiac Surgery Unit, University of Tor Vergata General Hospital, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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Laganà G, Osmanagiq V, Malara A, Venza N, Cozza P. Sleep Bruxism and SDB in Albanian Growing Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study. Dent J (Basel) 2021; 9:dj9030025. [PMID: 33673649 PMCID: PMC7997344 DOI: 10.3390/dj9030025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible correlation between sleep bruxism and risk factors of developing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in a sample of growing subjects and to assess parental awareness about sleep bruxism in their children. Methods: The sample was composed of 310 subjects (173 females and 137 males), with a mean age of 8.9 years, attending "Ndre Mjeda" school of Tirana (Albania). All parents of the children participating in the study were asked to fill in a questionnaire manually or via a digital version. The questionnaire was composed of three sections: personal data, sleep quality data, and OSAS risk factors, and it was filled out by both parents. Results: Of our samples, 41.3% presented with bruxism, and 16.5% of the parents ground their teeth. Oral breathing was reported in 11.9% of the subjects, and among these, 40% of the subjects were affected by bruxism (p > 0.05). Of the subjects, 18.7% snore overnight. Comparing it with sleep bruxism, the two phenomena are often related (p = 0.00). Conclusions: Heredity, night-sweating, nycturia, oral breathing, and snoring seem to have a significant correlation with bruxism.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (N.V.); (P.C.)
- Correspondence: ; +39-335-531-0894
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (N.V.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (N.V.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (N.V.); (P.C.)
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Laganà G, Barreca D, Smeriglio A, Germanò MP, D’Angelo V, Calderaro A, Bellocco E, Trombetta D. Evaluation of Anthocyanin Profile, Antioxidant, Cytoprotective, and Anti-Angiogenic Properties of Callistemon citrinus Flowers. Plants (Basel) 2020; 9:plants9081045. [PMID: 32824448 PMCID: PMC7465370 DOI: 10.3390/plants9081045] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels) is one of the most common ornamental plants, diffused worldwide, and characterized by the presence of flowers with an intense red/purple coloration. There is increasing interest in the use and application of anthocyanins for their unique structural/chemical features in both food and pharmaceutical applications. RP-HPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS analysis of an enriched fraction of acidified methanolic extract of C. citrinus flowers allow the possibility of identifying, for the first time, the presence of four anthocyanins: cyanidin-3,5-O-diglucoside (cyanin), peonidin-3,5-O-diglucoside (peonin), cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, and cyanidin-coumaroylglucoside-pyruvic acid. Moreover, the evaluation of antioxidant and biological potential showed a remarkable activity of this fraction, able to actively scavenge DPPH, AAPH, and ABTS radicals, and to counteract the β-carotene-bleaching. In addition, it protects human mononuclear cells from oxidative injuries and prevents angiogenesis (acting in the range of few μg/ml); furthermore, it does not show significant iron-chelating ability (up to 200 µg/mL). The easy way of cultivation, robustness, and adaptability to different environments make the flowers of this plant a useful source of anthocyanins, with remarkable health promoting properties.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-090-676-5187; Fax: +39-090-676-5186
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Laganà G, Di Fazio V, Paoloni V, Franchi L, Cozza P, Lione R. Geometric morphometric analysis of the palatal morphology in growing subjects with skeletal open bite. Eur J Orthod 2020; 41:258-263. [PMID: 30102344 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjy055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the morphological shape variations of the palatal vault in Open Bite (OB) growing subjects when compared with a Control Group (CG) by means of Geometric Morphometric Method (GMM). MATERIALS AND METHODS The OB Group (OBG) consisted of 75 subjects (39 females, 36 males; mean age: 8.5 ± 0.8 years) who were collected retrospectively with the following inclusion criteria: European ancestry, overbite less than 0 mm, mixed dentition stage, prepubertal skeletal maturation (CS1-CS2), hyperdivergent skeletal pattern (SN^GoGn > 37°). The OBG was compared with a CG of 46 prepubertal subjects presenting normal occlusion (24 females, 22 males; mean age of 8.3 ± 1.7 years). For each subject, lateral cephalograms and maxillary dental casts were available. Landmarks and semilandmarks were digitized on digital dental casts and GMM was applied. Procrustes analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) were performed. OBG was divided in two subgroups: Sucking Habits Group (SHG) (39 subjects) and Non-Sucking Habits Group (NSHG) (36 subjects). RESULTS PC1 showed significant morphological changes in transverse and vertical dimensions with OBG palates higher and narrower when compared with CG. When comparing the two subgroups no statistically significant differences were found. NSHG demonstrated a slight reduction of the transverse dimension and a deeper palatal vault respect to SHG. LIMITATIONS The limitations of this study were the division of OBG in two subgroups based on referral of thumb sucking habits without assessing the duration and the intensity of thumb sucking. CONCLUSIONS OB subjects presented with a significant constriction of the maxillary arch when compared with CG. The morphological palatal shape variations in OBG were not influenced by the presence or absence of non-nutritive sucking habits.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy.,Department of Dentistry UNSBC, Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy.,Department of Dentistry UNSBC, Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy.,Department of Dentistry UNSBC, Tirana, Albania
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Smeriglio A, Calderaro A, Denaro M, Laganà G, Bellocco E. Effects of Isolated Isoflavones Intake on Health. Curr Med Chem 2019; 26:5094-5107. [PMID: 28990503 DOI: 10.2174/0929867324666171006143047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 04/04/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Isoflavones are naturally occurring flavonoids, commonly found in the food consumed for centuries in the East-Asian population, characterized by a structure able to exert nonsteroidal estrogen-like activity on human cells. They have attracted researcher interest all around the word, following the results obtained in epidemiological and clinical studies. The involvement of isoflavones and their metabolites in various biological processes suggests that they can influence several metabolic pathways and can influence the gene expression at epigenetic level, involving effects that probably are due to early life exposure. They show positive health effects on several diseases, especially in the prevention of coronary heart and neurological diseases, hormone-related cancers, osteoporosis, and postmenopausal symptoms. METHODS We have performed a critical evaluation of available literature trough a structured search of bibliographic databases about isoflavones health promoting properties, risk assessment and mechanisms of action. In addition, we supplied useful information on their biochemical properties, sources and bioavailability. RESULTS Although these molecules have been the subjects of numerous researches, their role for the wellness of the human organism remains controversial. Moreover, there are substantial inconsistencies between the results obtained by epidemiologic studies conducted on Eastern population, which found high health promoting properties, and Western clinical trials, which found much less positive effects. CONCLUSION Further epidemiologic studies and well-designed prospective human studies are to determine the beneficial effects of isoflavones exposure, as well as establishing its safe therapeutic.
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- Antonella Smeriglio
- Department of Chemical, University of Messina, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, University of Messina, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, University of Messina, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, University of Messina, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, University of Messina, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, Messina, Italy
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Laganà G, Fasciglione GF, Biondi A, Coletta M, Ruvolo G, Cozza P. Gelatinolytic activity in gingival crevicular fluid and saliva of growing patients with Marfan syndrome: a case-control study. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:161. [PMID: 31340803 PMCID: PMC6657031 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0854-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Aim of the study was to evaluate the gelatinolytic activity in the saliva and gingival crevicular fluid from a sample group of subjects with Marfan syndrome. Methods Two groups were analyzed in this case-control study. A group of 28 subjects with Marfan syndrome (MG) was recruited from the Centre for Rare Disease, Marfan Clinic of Tor Vergata University Hospital. The second sample, 23 subjects, with the same characteristics and without any syndrome, was the control group (CG). Saliva and gingival crevicular fluid were collected and transferred to a sterile test tube and stored frozen at − 20 °C until analysis at the Medical Chemistry Laboratory. Gelatin substrate zymography was used for the evaluation and characterization of saliva and crevicular fluid proteinases. Correlation test and Student’s t-test have been used to analyze data. Results In all samples different gelatin-degrading activities were observed. Two bands, which are related to the molecular weights of pro-MMP-9 and active MMP-9, respectively, were detectable in 100% of Marfan and control samples. MMP-2 activity was higher in Marfan group. Additional bands (55/48 kDa), corresponding to the activated forms of collagenase (MMP-13), were observed in saliva samples of both groups. Conclusions The association of an enhanced activity by MMP-13 with an increased amount of active MMP-9 might be an important biomarker for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome, Tor Vergata Via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Unit Chair Centre for Rare Diseases for Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders, University of Tor Vergata General Hospital, Viale Oxford, 81 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome, Tor Vergata Via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome, Tor Vergata Via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Unit Chair Centre for Rare Diseases for Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders, University of Tor Vergata General Hospital, Viale Oxford, 81 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome, Tor Vergata Via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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Venza N, Danesi C, Contò D, Fabi F, Mampieri G, Sangiuolo F, Laganà G. Periodontal condition in growing subjects with Marfan Syndrome: a case-control study. PeerJ 2019; 7:e6606. [PMID: 31065451 PMCID: PMC6485202 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Marfan's syndrome (MFS) is a systemic disorder of connective tissue caused by mutations in the extracellular matrix protein fibrillin-1. Orofacial characteristics may be useful in identification of the syndrome. Severe periodontitis is sometimes observed in MFS patients, but no in-depth information has been reported in Italian groups of growing subjects with MFS. The aim of this study was to analyze the periodontal condition on a group of growing subjects affected by MFS, in comparison with a typically developed control group. Methods A group of 16 subjects with diagnosed MFS were recruited from the Centre for Rare Diseases for Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders of Tor Vergata University Hospital. The Marfan Group (MG) was compared with a Control Group (CG) composed by 20 nonsyndromic subjects. The periodontal clinical parameters like Marginal Gingival Thickness (GT), Plaque Index (PI), Bleeding On Probing (BOP) and Modified Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) were assessed. Results The mean value of PI in MG was 59%, instead in CG it reached 21%. Analysis showed a significant difference between MG and CG also for the BOP. In MG the mean value of BOP attained 36% and in CG it reached 16%. A statistical significant difference of distribution of PSR index between the two groups was found for all sextant examined. Discussion Patients with Marfan syndrome reveal a higher presence of plaque and consequently a generalized inflammation in the oral cavity when compared with a control group.
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- Nicolò Venza
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Roma "Tor Vergata", Roma, Italia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Roma "Tor Vergata", Roma, Italia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Roma "Tor Vergata", Roma, Italia
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Roma "Tor Vergata", Roma, Italia
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Roma "Tor Vergata", Roma, Italia
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Laganà G, Palmacci D, Ruvolo G, Cozza P, Paoloni V. 3D evaluation of maxillary morphology in Marfan growing subjects: a controlled clinical study. Prog Orthod 2019; 20:12. [PMID: 30880370 PMCID: PMC6421354 DOI: 10.1186/s40510-019-0264-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Marfan syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant inherited disease of the connective tissue associated with various craniofacial abnormalities. Aim of the present study was to assess the variability of palatal shape in a sample of 31 Marfan patients compared to a control group of no syndromic subjects, in two stages of dentition, by using 3D geometric morphometric analysis. Methods Thirty one growing subjects with Marfan syndrome were selected and divided into two subgroups: MG1 with mixed dentition (10 M, 6F, mean age 7+/− 0.7 years), MG2 with permanent dentition (8 M, 7F, mean age 13+/− 0,5 years). Each subgroup was compared to a control group (CG1 mixed dentition, 9 M, 7F, mean age 7.6+/− 0.5 years; CG2 permanent dentition, 9 M, 6F, mean age 12.8+/− 0.7 years) matched on age, sex distribution, stage of dentition and skeletal maturation. Then the two subgroups were compared one to each other. For each patient maxillary dental casts were taken, scanned and digitized. 3D geometric morphometric methods were applied. Procrustes analysis was used and principal component analysis was performed to reveal the main patterns of palatal shape variation. Results Both Marfan subgroups showed important reductions in the transversal plane associated with a deep palatal vault when compared to the control groups (MG1 vs CG1 P = 0,003; MG2 vs CG2 P = 0,07). Moreover a statistically significant difference between the palatal shape of MG1 and MG2 was found (P = 0.017) showing a significant worsening of palatal depth and constriction from mixed to permanent dentition in Marfan subjects. Conclusion Marfan subjects showed a specific palatal morphology with maxillary constriction and deeper palatal vault when compared to a control group of healthy subjects. The constriction and the depth of the palatal vault in Marfan patients worsen from mixed dentition to permanent dentition more then in no syndromic subjects.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Unit, Centre for Rare Diseases for Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders, University of Tor Vergata General Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, via Montpellier 1, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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Tepedino M, Iancu-Potrubacz M, Grippaudo C, Chimenti C, Laganà G. Does muscular activity related to vertical facial divergence influence the time needed for orthodontic extrusion of palatally impacted maxillary canines? A retrospective study. J Clin Exp Dent 2018; 10:e869-e875. [PMID: 30386519 PMCID: PMC6203914 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55149] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate if the different muscular activity correlated to different degrees of facial divergence has an effect on the time needed to extrude a palatally impacted maxillary canine. Material and Methods Twenty-six patients were retrospectively selected, all treated with a specific cantilever appliance that allows extrusion of the impacted canine applying a physiologic amount of force below 0.6 N in a predictable way. For all the patients, pre-treatment cephalometric tracings were used to evaluate facial divergence through the FMA angle, the angle between the maxillary and mandibular plane, and the angles between the occlusal plane and either the maxillary and mandibular plane. Linear bivariate regression was calculated to evaluate if facial divergence can predict the time needed for canine extrusion. Results The linear regression model was not able to predict extrusion time from variables explaining the facial divergence. Conclusions Palatally impacted maxillary canines can be treated with the application of physiologic extrusion force regardless of patients’ facial divergence and muscular activity. Key words:Impacted canines, cantilever, facial divergence, muscular activity.
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- Michele Tepedino
- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma-Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Istituto di Clinica Odontoiatrica e Chirurgia Maxillo-facciale, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Bertoldo F, Pisano C, Nardi P, Donzelli C, Laganà G, Salehi B, Sangiuolo F, Bollero P, De Maio F, Mancino R, Chiocchi M, De Stefano A, Cozza P, Ruvolo G, Novelli G. EP34 ROLE OF SPECIALIZED CENTRE AND TEAMWORK IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MARFAN SYNDROME AND PREVENTION OF ACUTE AORTIC DISSECTION. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2018. [DOI: 10.2459/01.jcm.0000549994.53432.00] [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: 11/05/2022]
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Piancino MG, Tepedino M, Cavarra F, Bramanti E, Laganà G, Chimenti C, Cirillo S. Condylar long axis and articular eminence in MRI in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Cranio 2018; 38:342-350. [PMID: 30332921 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1532647] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare morphologic findings in MRI and skeletal divergence of a group of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) subdivided into condylar symmetric and asymmetric. METHODS Fifty-nine adults (26.7 years old) with TMD were retrospectively recruited. Condylar height symmetry was evaluated by orthopantomography (Habets's method) and used to divide patients into Symmetric and Asymmetric groups; skeletal divergence was assessed on lateral cephalograms. MRI was used to evaluate the condylar long axis' angle, the glenoid fossa morphology, and the degree of disc displacement. RESULTS Asymmetric subjects showed a hyperdivergent skeletal pattern (p = 0.036), asymmetric condylar long axis (p = 0.018), and deeper (p = 0.025) and asymmetric (p = 0.001) glenoid fossa compared to symmetric subjects. CONCLUSION Patients with TMD and condylar asymmetry diagnosed with orthopantomography are more likely to show hyperdivergent skull in cephalometry, condylar asymmetry of both height and major axis, and a steeper glenoid fossa in MRI.
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- Maria Grazia Piancino
- Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, University of Turin , Turin, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Messina , Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila , L'Aquila, Italy
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- S.C. Diagnostic Radiology, A.O. Ordine Mauriziano Hospital "Umberto I" , Turin, Italy
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Paoloni V, Cretella Lombardo E, Placidi F, Ruvolo G, Cozza P, Laganà G. Obstructive sleep apnea in children with Marfan syndrome: Relationships between three-dimensional palatal morphology and apnea-hypopnea index. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 112:6-9. [PMID: 30055741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between the severity degree of OSA (apnea/hypopnea index AHI>1) and palatal area and volume, measured by 3D analysis of digital casts in Marfan children. METHODS Twenty children with a clinical diagnosis of MS were recruited from a tertiary medical center. All the subjects underwent standard nocturnal polygraphy testing. Sixteen Marfan patients (7F,9 M; mean age 8.8yy ± 1.5yy) with AHI>1 were enrolled. Marfan Group (MG) was compared with a control group (CG) of 17 children without Marfan syndrome (9F,8 M; mean age 8.5yy ± 1.7yy) presenting with nose-breathing pattern. For each subject maxillary digital casts were taken and palatal area and volume were measured. Unpaired t-test was used to test significant differences between MG and CG for area and volume measurements. Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) was used to measure the linear correlation between the degree of OSA (AHI index) and palatal volume and palatal area. RESULTS 80% of Marfan children presented an AHI>1 and a diagnosis of OSA. MG presented statistically significant lower values of palatal surface area (662.68 mm2; P < 0.0001) and palatal volume (2578.1 mm3; P < 0.0001) with respect to CG (923.0 mm2 and 3756.6 mm3, respectively). Correlation analysis showed that AHI index had no linear correlation with palatal area (r = - 0,07) and with palatal volume (r = - 0,11). CONCLUSION OSA is highly prevalent in children with Marfan's syndrome (80%). Marfan children present a reduction of palatal area and volume when compared to healthy subjects. OSA in Marfan children is not linear correlated to the palatal morphology and it shows a multifactorial aetiology.
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- V Paoloni
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of System Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Unit, Centre for Rare Diseases for Marfan Syndrome and Related Disorders, University of Tor Vergata General Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Ranieri S, Laganà G, Cretella Lombardo E, Cozza P. Le problematiche respiratorie nel sonno in età adulta: il ruolo dell’ortodontista. Dental Cadmos 2018. [DOI: 10.19256/d.cadmos.06.2018.06] [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]
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Laganà G, Venza N, Paoloni V, Bertoldo F, Ruvolo G, Cozza P. A 3D Geometric Morphometric Analysis of the Palatal Morphology in Marfan’s Syndrome: A Preliminary Study. J Clin Diagn Res 2018. [DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2018/31188.11099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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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Bollero P, Ricchiuti MR, Laganà G, DI Fusco G, Lione R, Cozza P. Correlations between dental malocclusions, ocular motility, and convergence disorders: a cross-sectional study in growing subjects. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 10:289-294. [PMID: 29285332 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2017.10.3.289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective The purpose of the study was to analyze the association between dento-skeletal malocclusions, ocular motility, and convergence disorders in growing subjects. Materials and methods 84 subjects (49 males, 35 females) with a mean age of 7.3±1.7 years were enrolled in a screening procedure for celiac disease at the Department of Gastroenterology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Each child underwent an orthodontic, orthoptic, and ophtalmological examination. Pearson's Chi-Square test with Yates' correction and Fisher's exact test were conducted to assess the association between orthoptic defects and malocclusions (p<0.05). Results Ocular motility disorders were present in 44.9% of males and in 57.1% of females, while convergence defects were present in 10.2% of males and in 2.9% of females. Ocular motility disorders were more frequent in subjects with Angle Class III malocclusion (66.7%) than in subjects with Angle Class II (59.1%) and Class I (45.8%) malocclusion. Convergence defects were equally frequent in Angle Class I and Class II malocclusion (5.1%), while none subject presenting with Angle Class III malocclusion exhibited convergence defects. A statistically significant correlations was found between ocular motility disorders and unilateral cross-bite with midline deviation. Conclusion Ocular motility defects had a significant greater prevalence in subjects presenting with unilateral cross-bite and midline deviation. The importance of role of orthodontic diagnosis among interdisciplinary treatment in growing children should be recognized.
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- P Bollero
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Traslation Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Traslation Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Traslation Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Traslation Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Traslation Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Traslation Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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Barreca D, Currò M, Bellocco E, Ficarra S, Laganà G, Tellone E, Laura Giunta M, Visalli G, Caccamo D, Galtieri A, Ientile R. Neuroprotective effects of phloretin and its glycosylated derivative on rotenone-induced toxicity in human SH-SY5Y neuronal-like cells. Biofactors 2017; 43:549-557. [PMID: 28401997 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Phloretin and phlorizin are the two strong natural antioxidants whose biological and pharmacological applications are rapidly growing in different human pathological conditions. The neuroprotective activity of the two flavonoids has been analyzed on cell culture of neuroblastoma cells. The neuroprotective activity of the two flavonoids has been analyzed on cell culture of neuroblastoma cells and evaluated by testing cell vitality, mitochondrial transmembrane potential and ROS production, antioxidant enzymes detection, activation of caspase 3, DNA damage, protein carbonylation, lipid peroxidation, and superoxide anion scavenging activity. Incubation of cells with rotenone caused cell death and significant increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species, activation of caspase 3, and variation in mitochondrial transmembrane potential. Although, rotenone exposure caused a significant increase of antioxidant enzymes, high levels of lipid peroxidation were also observed. Phloretin or phlorizin, at micromolar concentration, reduced rotenone-induced cell death by scavenging ability against superoxide anion radical, one of the main effectors of rotenone toxicity at level of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I. Under our experimental conditions, a reduction of the intracellular ROS levels with consequent normalization of the aforementioned antioxidant enzymes occurred. Concomitantly, we observed the inhibition of caspase 3 activity and DNA damage. This study shows the promising neuroprotective ability of the two dihydrochalcones able to protect human differentiated neuroblastoma cells (commonly used as model of Parkinson's disease) from injury induced by rotenone, actively scavenging ROS, normalizing mitochondrial transmembrane potential and consequently avoiding energy depletion. © 2017 BioFactors, 43(4):549-557, 2017.
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- Davide Barreca
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional Imaging, Polyclinic Hospital University, Via C. Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional Imaging, Polyclinic Hospital University, Via C. Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional Imaging, Polyclinic Hospital University, Via C. Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional Imaging, Polyclinic Hospital University, Via C. Valeria, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences and Morpho-functional Imaging, Polyclinic Hospital University, Via C. Valeria, Messina, Italy
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Barreca D, Gattuso G, Bellocco E, Calderaro A, Trombetta D, Smeriglio A, Laganà G, Daglia M, Meneghini S, Nabavi SM. Flavanones: Citrus phytochemical with health-promoting properties. Biofactors 2017; 43:495-506. [PMID: 28497905 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2017] [Revised: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Citrus fruit and juices represent one of the main sources of compounds with a high potential for health promoting properties. Among these compounds, flavanones (such as hesperetin, naringenin, eriodictyol, isosakuranetin, and their respective glycosides), which occur in quantities ranging from ∼180 to 740 mg/L (depending on the Citrus species and cultivar) are responsible for many biological activities. These compounds support and enhance the body's defenses against oxidative stress and help the organism in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Moreover, among other properties, they also show anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial activities. This review analyzes the biochemistry, pharmacology, and biology of Citrus flavanones, emphasizing the occurrence in Citrus fruits and juices and their bioavailability, structure-function correlations and ability to modulate signal cascades both in vitro and in vivo. © 2017 BioFactors, 43(4):495-506, 2017.
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- Davide Barreca
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tian KV, Festa G, Basoli F, Laganà G, Scherillo A, Andreani C, Bollero P, Licoccia S, Senesi R, Cozza P. Orthodontic archwire composition and phase analyses by neutron spectroscopy. Dent Mater J 2017; 36:282-288. [PMID: 28228627 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2016-206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Quantitative metallurgical and phase analyses employing neutron diffraction technique were conducted on two as-received commercial rectangular austenitic stainless steel orthodontic archwires, G&H and Azdent, 0.43×0.64 mm (0.017×0.025 inch). Results showed a bi-phase structure containing martensitic phase (45.67% for G&H and 6.62% for Azdent) in addition to the expected metastable austenite. The former may be a strain-induced phase-transformation arising during the cold working process of wire fabrication. Further neutron resonance capture analysis determinations provided atomic and isotopic compositions, including alloying elements in each sample, complementary to the results of traditional energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Together, these results assist in relating commercial alloying recipes and processing histories with mechanical performance, strength and ductility in particular.
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- Kun V Tian
- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,NAST Centre, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Global Institute of Computational Molecular and Materials Science
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- NAST Centre, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Department of Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Enrico Fermi Historic Museum of Physics and Research Center.,CNR-IC Institute of Crystallography
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata
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- Science and Technology Facility Council, ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon Source
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- NAST Centre, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Department of Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Enrico Fermi Historic Museum of Physics and Research Center.,CNR-IPCF Institute for the Chemical and Physical Processes
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- The Unit of Oral Pathology, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,NAST Centre, University of Rome Tor Vergata
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- NAST Centre, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Department of Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Enrico Fermi Historic Museum of Physics and Research Center.,CNR-IPCF Institute for the Chemical and Physical Processes
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- NAST Centre, University of Rome Tor Vergata.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata
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Laganà G, Venza N, Borzabadi-Farahani A, Fabi F, Danesi C, Cozza P. Dental anomalies: prevalence and associations between them in a large sample of non-orthodontic subjects, a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2017; 17:62. [PMID: 28284207 PMCID: PMC5346249 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-017-0352-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background To analyze the prevalence and associations between dental anomalies detectable on panoramic radiographs in a sample of non-orthodontic growing subjects. Methods For this cross-sectional study, digital panoramic radiographs of 5005 subjects were initially screened from a single radiographic center in Rome. Inclusion criteria were: subjects who were aged 8–12 years, Caucasian, and had good diagnostic quality radiographs. Syndromic subjects, those with craniofacial malformation, or orthodontic patients were excluded and this led to a sample of 4706 subjects [mean (SD) age = 9.6 (1.2) years, 2366 males and 2340 females]. Sample was subsequently divided into four subgroups (8, 9, 10, and 11–12 year-old groups). Two operators examined panoramic radiographs to observe the presence of common dental anomalies. The prevalence and associations between dental anomalies were also investigated. Results The overall prevalence of dental anomalies was 20.9%. Approximately, 17.9% showed only one anomaly, 2.7% two anomalies, while only 0.3% had more than two anomalies. The most frequent anomalies were the displacement of maxillary canine (7.5%), hypodontia (7.1%), impacted teeth (3.9%), tooth ankylosis (2.8%), and tooth transposition (1.4%). The lower right second premolar was the most frequent missing teeth; 3.7% had only one tooth agenesis, and 0.08% had six or more missing tooth (Oligodontia). Mesiodens was the most common type of supernumerary tooth (0.66%). Two subjects had taurodontic tooth (0.04%). Tooth transpositions and displacement of maxillary canine were seen in 1.4 and 7.5%, retrospectively (approximately 69 and 58% were in the 8 and 9 year-old groups, retrospectively). Significant associations were detected between the different dental anomalies (P < .05). Conclusions The results of our study revealed significant associations among different dental anomalies and provide further evidences to support common etiological factors. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12903-017-0352-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- G Laganà
- Department of Orthodontics, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier, 1, 00133, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier, 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Private Practice of Orthodontics, London, England, UK.,Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, England, UK
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- Private Practice, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier, 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier, 1, 00133, Rome, Italy
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Bellocco E, Barreca D, Laganà G, Calderaro A, El Lekhlifi Z, Chebaibi S, Smeriglio A, Trombetta D. Cyanidin-3- O -galactoside in ripe pistachio ( Pistachia vera L. variety Bronte) hulls: Identification and evaluation of its antioxidant and cytoprotective activities. J Funct Foods 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2016.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Mandalari G, Merali Z, Ryden P, Chessa S, Bisignano C, Barreca D, Bellocco E, Laganà G, Faulks RM, Waldron KW. Durum wheat particle size affects starch and protein digestion in vitro. Eur J Nutr 2016; 57:319-325. [PMID: 27785565 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-016-1321-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [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: 02/14/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The term bioaccessibility refers to the proportion of a nutrient released from a complex food matrix during digestion and, therefore, becoming potentially available for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. In the present study, we assessed the starch and protein bioaccessibility from a range of wheat endosperm products differing in particle size. METHODS Five porridge meals (size A, flour, mean particle size 0.11 mm, size B, small, mean particle size 0.38 mm, size C, semolina, mean particle size 1.01 mm, size D, medium, mean particle size 1.44 mm, size E, large, mean particle size 1.95 mm) with theoretically different postprandial glycaemic responses were subjected to oral processing in vitro, followed by simulated gastric and duodenal digestion. RESULTS A significant increase (P < 0.001) in starch degradation was observed in size A (52%) compared with size E (25%). Both sizes C and D gave less, although not significantly, digestible starch (32 and 28%, respectively). The glucose release significantly decreased as the particle size of the meal increased (92.16% detected for size A vs 47.39% for size E). In agreement with starch degradation and glucose release, size A gave the most digestible protein. CONCLUSIONS This data provide further evidence that, by decreasing the size of wheat endosperm, starch release and glycaemic response are enhanced. We also showed that protein bioaccessibility followed a similar trend as for starch digestion. Finally, these results support the hypothesis that different degrees of starch encapsulation elicit different blood glucose responses.
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- Giuseppina Mandalari
- The Model Gut, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK.,Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Sal. Sperone 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- The Biorefinery Centre, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK
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- The Biorefinery Centre, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK
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- The Model Gut, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Sal. Sperone 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Sal. Sperone 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Sal. Sperone 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Sal. Sperone 31, 98166, Messina, Italy
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- The Model Gut, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK
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- The Biorefinery Centre, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK.
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Pavoni C, Paoloni V, Ghislanzoni LTH, Laganà G, Cozza P. Geometric morphometric analysis of the palatal morphology in children with impacted incisors: A three-dimensional evaluation. Angle Orthod 2016; 87:404-408. [PMID: 27762606 DOI: 10.2319/071716-557.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze variations in palatal morphology in subjects presenting unilaterally impacted maxillary permanent central incisors compared with a control group of subjects without eruption anomalies using a three-dimensional (3D) analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-six white subjects (10 girls and 16 boys; mean age 9.5 ± 1.5 years) with unilaterally impacted maxillary permanent central incisors (impacted incisor group [IIG]) were compared with a control group (CG) of 26 subjects (14 girls and 12 boys, mean age 8.7 ± 1.6 years) presenting no eruption disorders. For each subject, dental casts were taken and the upper arch was scanned using a 3D laser scanner. To study the entirety of the shape of the palate in any point of the surface, 3D geometric morphometrics was applied. RESULTS Subjects with impacted maxillary incisors showed skeletal adaptations of the maxilla. In the IIG, both the superior palatal region and lateral palatal surface showed significantly different morphology when compared with CG, with a narrower and higher palatal vault. CONCLUSION The absence of maxillary central incisors over the physiological age of eruption influenced the development of the palatal morphology compared with subjects without eruption anomalies.
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Lombardo D, Calandra P, Bellocco E, Laganà G, Barreca D, Magazù S, Wanderlingh U, Kiselev MA. Effect of anionic and cationic polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers on a model lipid membrane. Biochim Biophys Acta 2016; 1858:2769-2777. [PMID: 27521487 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2016.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 08/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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In spite of the growing variety of biological applications of dendrimer-based nanocarriers, a major problem of their potential applications in bio-medicine is related to the disruption of lipid bilayers and the cytotoxicity caused by the aggregation processes involved onto cellular membranes. With the aim to study model dendrimer-biomembrane interaction, the self-assembly processes of a mixture of charged polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers and dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) lipids were investigated by means of Zeta potential analysis, Raman and x-ray scattering. Zwitterionic DPPC liposomes showed substantially different behaviors during their interaction with negatively charged (generation G=2.5) sodium carboxylate terminated (COO- Na+) dendrimers or positively charged (generation G=3.0) amino terminated (-NH2) dendrimers. More specifically the obtained results evidence the sensitive interactions between dendrimer terminals and lipid molecules at the surface of the liposome, with an enhancement of the liposome surface zeta potential, as well as in the hydrophobic region of the bilayers, where dendrimer penetration produce a perturbation of the hydrophobic alkyl chains of the bilayers. Analysis of the SAXS structure factor with a suitable model for the inter-dendrimers electrostatic potential allows an estimation of an effective charge of 15 ǀeǀ for G=2.5 and 7.6 ǀeǀ for G=3.0 PAMAM dendrimers. Only a fraction (about 1/7) of this charge contributes to the linear increase of liposome zeta-potential with increasing PAMAM/DPPC molar fraction. The findings of our investigation may be applied to rationalize the effect of the nanoparticles electrostatic interaction in solution environments for the design of new drug carriers combining dendrimeric and liposomal technology.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. S. D'Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy.
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati, Via Salaria km 29.300, Monterotondo Stazione, 00015 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy; LE STUDIUM, Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies, Orléans & Tours; and CBM (CNRS), rue Charles Sandron, 45071 Orléans, France
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università di Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Ulica Joliot-Curie 6, Dubna, Moscow 141980, Russia
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Barreca D, Laganà G, Leuzzi U, Smeriglio A, Trombetta D, Bellocco E. Evaluation of the nutraceutical, antioxidant and cytoprotective properties of ripe pistachio ( Pistacia vera L., variety Bronte) hulls. Food Chem 2016; 196:493-502. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.09.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2015] [Revised: 09/15/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Barreca D, Gattuso G, Laganà G, Leuzzi U, Bellocco E. C - and O -glycosyl flavonoids in Sanguinello and Tarocco blood orange ( Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) juice: Identification and influence on antioxidant properties and acetylcholinesterase activity. Food Chem 2016; 196:619-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.09.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Revised: 09/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Barreca D, Laganà G, Toscano G, Calandra P, Kiselev MA, Lombardo D, Bellocco E. The interaction and binding of flavonoids to human serum albumin modify its conformation, stability and resistance against aggregation and oxidative injuries. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2016; 1861:3531-3539. [PMID: 26971858 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2016.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interactions of ligands with proteins imply changes in the properties of the macromolecules that may deeply modify their biological activities and conformations and allow them to acquire new and, sometimes, unexpected abilities. The flavonoid phloretin has several pharmacological properties that are starting to be elucidated, one of which is the well-known inhibition of glucose transport. METHODS The interactions of phloretin to human serum albumin have been investigated by fluorescence, UV-visible, FTIR spectroscopy, native electrophoresis, protein ligand docking studies, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS Spectroscopic investigations suggest that the flavonoid binds to human serum albumin inducing a decrease in α-helix structures as shown by deconvolution of FTIR Amide I' band. Fluorescence and displacement studies highlight modifications of environment around Trp214 with the primary binding site located in the Sudlow's site I. In the hydrophobic cavity of subdomain IIA, molecular modeling studies suggest that phloretin is in non-planar conformation and hydrogen-bonded with Ser202 and Ser454. These changes make HSA able to withstand protein degradation due to HCLO and fibrillation. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE Our work aims to open new perspectives as far as the binding of flavonoids to HSA are concern and shows as the properties of both compounds can be remarkable modified after the complex formation, resulting, for instance, in a protein structure much more resistant to oxidation and fibrillation. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled "Science for Life" Guest Editor: Dr. Austen Angell, Dr. Salvatore Magazù and Dr. Federica Migliardo.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina. Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina. Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina. Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati, Via Salaria km 29.300, Monterotondo Stazione, 00015 Roma, Italy
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Ulica Joliot-Curie 6, Dubna, Moscow 141980, Russia
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze chimiche, biologiche, farmaceutiche ed ambientali, Università di Messina. Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy.
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Lanzi P, Noè D, Raschioni E, Ferrari E, Laganà G, Arrigo G, Fornasieri A, Gallieni M. Intradialytic parenteral nutrition in malnourished uremic patients: Effects on nutritional status, oral intakes and quality of life. Nutrition 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.12.014] [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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Lione R, Buongiorno M, Laganà G, Cozza P, Franchi L. Early treatment of Class III malocclusion with RME and facial mask: evaluation of dentoalveolar effects on digital dental casts. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2015; 16:217-220. [PMID: 26418925] [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: 06/05/2023]
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AIM To analyse the dental effects on digital dental casts in subjects with Class III malocclusion treated with bonded Rapid Maxillary Expansion and Facial Mask (RME/FM). MATERIALS AND METHODS A study group sample (SG) of 29 subjects (13 females and 16 males) and mean age of 7.4 years (SD 1.2 years) was selected. A bonded RME was placed and activated 1/4 of a turn per day until overcorrection of the transverse width. At the end of expansion, patients were given FMs and treated at least to a positive overjet. The SG was compared with a control group (CG) of 21 prepubertal subjects (9 females; 12 males) presenting with normal occlusion and mean age of 7.9 years (SD 1.6 years). For each subject of the SG and CG initial (pretreatment, T1) and final (post-treatment, T2) digital dental casts were available. Significant in between-group differences were tested with the Student's t-test. RESULTS The transverse dimension of the upper arch was significantly greater in SG vs. CG (IMAW: +2.6 mm; ICAW: +3.1 mm). Anterior arch length and arch depth were significantly smaller in SG when compared with CG (AAL: -3.2 mm, AD: -3.4 mm) at the end of therapy. CONCLUSION The orthopaedic treatment with bonded RME/FM produced in subjects treated in the deciduous or early mixed dentition a significant expansion of the maxillary arch and mesialisation of the posterior teeth with a reduction of the arch depth.
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- Research Fellow, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Research Fellow, Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Italy
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- Research Fellow, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Professor and Department Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Laganà G, Abazi Y, Beshiri Nastasi E, Vinjolli F, Fabi F, Divizia M, Cozza P. Oral health conditions in an Albanian adolescent population: an epidemiological study. BMC Oral Health 2015; 15:67. [PMID: 26072054 PMCID: PMC4465329 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-015-0050-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Accepted: 05/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to determine the oral health conditions of an adolescent population of Tirana. Methods A cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out in a sample (n = 1885), aged 16-19, mean age 17.4 (SD = 1.0), attending public schools in Tirana and province; 1200 adolescents were included into the analysis. A clinical observation without radiographs was conducted in the medical room of the schools during the 2012-2013 school year. Results Very severe and severe orthodontic treatment need, grade 5 and 4 of IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need), were found in 17.0 % of the sample. DMFT (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth) was 4.9, whereas OHI (Oral Hygiene Index) was documented in the highest number of subjects (n = 384), 32 % of the total sample possessed “good” grade of oral hygiene. CPI (Community Periodontal Index) was observed at score 0 (healthy gingival condition) in most of the subjects (53.1 %), score 1 (gingival bleeding) in 33.4 % of the total sample. PI (Plaque Index) results showed 43.9 % of the sample (527 subjects) with score 0. Conclusions The study findings highlight the need for preventive care programs to improve oral health conditions as well as to reduce oral pathology risk factors in Albania.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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Lione R, Franchi L, Laganà G, Cozza P. Effects of cervical headgear and pendulum appliance on vertical dimension in growing subjects: a retrospective controlled clinical trial. Eur J Orthod 2014; 37:338-44. [PMID: 25316493 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cju061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effects on vertical dentoskeletal dimension produced by cervical headgear (CHG) or Pendulum (P) both followed by full fixed appliances in growing patients with Class II malocclusion. MATERIAL AND METHODS The CHG group (CHGG) consisted of 40 patients (25 females, 15 males) with a mean age of 11.5 years. The P group (PG) comprised 40 patients (21 females, 19 males) with a mean age of 11.6 years. Mean treatment duration with the CHG and P appliances were 1.5 years and 8.2 months, respectively. Lateral cephalograms were available before treatment (T1) and at the end of fixed therapy (T2) with a mean interval of 3.5 years. The effects of the 2 protocols were compared with a matched control group (CG) of 25 untreated Class II subjects (13 females, 12 males). The ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc tests was used to evaluate between-group differences at T1 and during the T1-T2 interval (P < 0.05). RESULTS CHGG showed significantly greater decreases in both Sella-Nasion to A point angle and A-Nasion-B point anglel when compared with both PG (-1.2 and -0.9 degrees, respectively) and CG (-1.9 and -1.5 degrees, respectively). No significant between-group differences were recorded for any of the vertical skeletal measurements. Both CHGG and PG showed significantly greater improvement in molar relationships with respect to CG (+2.5mm). CONCLUSIONS Both distalizing protocols were effective in the correction of Class II malocclusion without increasing the vertical dimension at the end of comprehensive treatment.
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- Roberta Lione
- *Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy
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- **Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy, ***Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- *Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy
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- *Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy
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Barreca D, Bellocco E, Laganà G, Ginestra G, Bisignano C. Biochemical and antimicrobial activity of phloretin and its glycosilated derivatives present in apple and kumquat. Food Chem 2014; 160:292-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.03.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Barreca D, Laganà G, Magazù S, Migliardo F, Gattuso G, Bellocco E. FTIR, ESI-MS, VT-NMR and SANS study of trehalose thermal stabilization of lysozyme. Int J Biol Macromol 2014; 63:225-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2013.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Revised: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 11/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Laganà G, Fabi F, Abazi Y, Beshiri Nastasi E, Vinjolli F, Cozza P. Oral habits in a population of Albanian growing subjects. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2013; 14:309-313. [PMID: 24313584] [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: 06/02/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of oral habits in an Albanian population of schoolchildren. STUDY DESIGN A sample of 2617 subjects, aged 7-15, was examined by clinical observation without radiograms. The sample comprised 1257 males and 1360 females, with no history of orthodontic treatment. Aestethical frontal and profile analysis, intraoral and functional analysis were performed. STATISTICS Gender and age differences were compared by chi-square test. The relationship between malocclusions and oral habits was assessed by t-test and the level of significance was assessed at 0.01. RESULTS The findings indicated that oral habits were present in 2225 subjects (85.0%), 1103 males (87.7%) and 1121 females (82.4%); the most frequent oral habit was pacifier sucking (30%) and it was mostly present in the 7-11 years group. It was observed a significant correlation between oral habits and dental malocclusions, open bite, altered overjet and maxillary contraction. CONCLUSION The high number of oral habits observed in the studied sample suggest that prevention strategies adopted in other countries could be successfully integrated in the development of an effective national programme in Albania aimed at reducing malocclusion risk factors.
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Pavoni C, Franchi L, Laganà G, Cozza P. Radiographic assessment of maxillary incisor position after rapid maxillary expansion in children with clinical signs of eruption disorder. J Orofac Orthop 2013; 74:468-79. [PMID: 24158584 DOI: 10.1007/s00056-013-0180-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 03/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE In this study we assessed the influence of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) on the intraosseous vertical position and inclination of the impacted incisors diagnosed at an early developmental stage on panoramic radiographs and subsequently treated by surgical removal of the obstacle. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following surgical removal of the obstacles to incisor eruption (T1), a group of 34 subjects (mean age 8 years 11 months ± 11 months) underwent RME, while a group of 28 subjects (mean age 9 years 1 month ± 1 year) was monitored after surgery without further treatment. At T2 (on average 10 months after T1), the prevalence rate of subjects with erupted incisors was recorded. The measurements were taken on the panoramic radiographs at T1 and T2 to assess the vertical position and angulation of delayed unerupted incisors. RESULTS At T2, impacted incisors erupted in 82.4% of the patients in the RME group versus 39.3% of those in the monitored group (χ(2) =8.45, p<0.001). All the patients treated with RME showed an improvement in the vertical and angular position of the unerupted teeth. Logistic regression revealed RME therapy as the only significant predictive variable (p<0.001) for successful eruption of the delayed incisors at T2. CONCLUSION RME in early mixed dentition appears to be an effective procedure to increase the prevalence rate of impacted maxillary incisor eruption.
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- Department of Orthodontics, The University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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Pavoni C, Franchi L, Laganà G, Baccetti T, Cozza P. Management of impacted incisors following surgery to remove obstacles to eruption: a prospective clinical trial. Pediatr Dent 2013; 35:364-368. [PMID: 23930638] [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: 06/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) vs simply monitoring the eruption of permanent maxillary incisors following the surgical removal of obstacles to their eruption (supernumerary teeth, odontomas). METHODS Following surgical removal of the obstacles to incisor eruption (T1), 62 patients were randomly assigned to either the group to undergo RME (34 subjects; mean age 8 years, 11 months ± 11 months) or the group that was monitored without further treatment (28 subjects; mean age=9 years, 1 month ± 1 year). At T2 (1 year after T1), the prevalence rate of erupted incisors was recorded. Also, the time of eruption of the incisors and the amount of space loss were analyzed. RESULTS At T2, eruption of impacted incisors occurred in approximately 82 percent of the RME group cases vs approximately 39 percent of the monitored group cases (chi-square=10.43, P<.001). Time of eruption was significantly faster in the RME group, and anterior space loss significantly smaller. CONCLUSIONS Rapid maxillary expansion treatment following surgical removal of the obstacles to the eruption of permanent maxillary incisors appears to be an efficient interceptive approach leading to eruption of the incisors in four out of five cases within seven months.
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- Chiara Pavoni
- Department of Orthodontics, The University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Thomas M. Graber Visiting Scholar, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., USA
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Paoloni V, Pavoni C, Mucedero M, Bollero P, Laganà G, Cozza P. Post-traumatic impaction of maxillary incisors: diagnosis and treatment. Ann Stomatol (Roma) 2013; 4:174-183. [PMID: 23991268 PMCID: PMC3755801] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM To provide clinicians with useful information for immediate diagnosis and management of impacted maxillary incisors due to trauma. METHODS We present a case of post-traumatic impaction of a central right maxillary incisor in a young patient. The treatment plan consisted in the interceptive management (surgical and orthodontic), the valuation of the necessary space to move the impacted tooth in the normal position and the biomechanical approach for anchorage, avoiding prosthetic/implants replacement. RESULTS THE THERAPY OF AN IMPACTED MAXILLARY INCISOR DUE TO TRAUMA REQUIRES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH: orthodontic, surgical, endodontic and periodontal considerations are essential for successful treatment. CONCLUSIONS SURGICAL EXPOSURE AND ORTHODONTIC TRACTION IS THE TREATMENT MOST OFTEN USED IN CASE OF POSTTRAUMATIC IMPACTED INCISOR: this technique in fact can lead to suitable results at the periodontal, occlusal and esthetics levels at an early stage and more definitively than with other treatment options.
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- Valeria Paoloni
- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy
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- Department of Oral Pathology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy
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Laganà G, Masucci C, Fabi F, Bollero P, Cozza P. Prevalence of malocclusions, oral habits and orthodontic treatment need in a 7- to 15-year-old schoolchildren population in Tirana. Prog Orthod 2013; 14:12. [PMID: 24326142 PMCID: PMC4394386 DOI: 10.1186/2196-1042-14-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2013] [Accepted: 04/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The aim of present study was to determine the prevalence of malocclusions, oral habits and the need for orthodontic treatment in a sample of 7- to 15-year-old Albanese schoolchildren. Methods The final sample comprised 2,617 subjects (1,257 males and 1,360 females), all orthodontically untreated. Occlusal relationship and the functional analysis were recorded for all subjects. The prevalence rates for the dental health component of the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) were calculated. Comparisons between genders were performed for the prevalence of malocclusions, oral habits and IOTN grades (chi-square tests). Results Class I, class II and class III malocclusions and asymmetries were observed in 40.4%, 29.2%, 3.2% and 27.1% of the sample, respectively. There were 2,108 subjects (80.6%) that showed oral habits, with females (82.1%) presenting with a greater prevalence rate than males (78.9%). The objective need for orthodontic treatment (grades 4 and 5 of IOTN) was registered in 1,077 subjects (41.2%). This prevalence rate is higher than those reported for other European countries. No significant differences between genders were found for the IOTN grades. Conclusions The findings of the present study revealed the need to improve public health plans for orthodontic prevention and screening and to organise the resources in this area in Albania.
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- Giuseppina Laganà
- Department of Orthodontics, University of Florence (via del Ponte di Mezzo 46-48), Florence 50127, Italy.
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