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Natrella G, Gambacorta G, Faccia M. Use of dry ice as innovative technology to preserve the chemical and microbial characteristics of burrata cheese. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- G. Natrella
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences University of Bari Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences University of Bari Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences University of Bari Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari Italy
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Barcellini L, Forlanini F, Sangiorgio A, Gambacorta G, Alberti L, Meta A, Gaia P, Amendola A, Tanzi E, Massa V, Borghi E, Fabiano V, Zuccotti GV. Does school reopening affect SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among school-age children in Milan? PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257046. [PMID: 34473776 PMCID: PMC8412254 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The benefits of schools' closure, used as a containment strategy by many European countries, must be carefully considered against the adverse effects of child wellbeing. In this study, we assessed SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence, which better estimates the real extent of the infection unraveling asymptomatic cases, among schoolchildren aged 3 to 18 in Milan, using dried blood spot, a safe and extremely viable methods for children, and then compared it between September 2020 and January 2021. Secondly, we evaluated the seroconversion rate and compared it between students attending schools in presence and those switched to distance-learning, using a logistic regression model, both as univariate and multivariate, adjusting for age and biological-sex. Among 1109 pupils, we found a seroprevalence of 2.8% in September before school reopening, while in January 2021, the seropositive rate was 12.5%, reflecting the general growth rate of infections during the second pandemic wave. The overall seroconversion rate was 10%, with no differences based on biological-sex and age groups; we observed no seroreversion. When considered age groups, the seroconversion rate was 10.5% (95%Confidence Interval, 2.9-24.8) among children attending preschools, 10.6% (95%Confidence Interval, 8.2-13.4) for primary schools, 9.9% (95%Confidence Interval, 6.8-13.8) for secondary schools, and 7.8% (95%Confidence Interval, 4-13.2) among high-school students. Interestingly, no differences in seroconversion rate were found between students who attended school compared to those who started remote learning in the first days of November. Furthermore, most patients (61%) reported that the contact occurred within the household. We reported a low seroconversion rate among school children in Milan, with no differences between those who attended from September 2020 to January 2021 compared to those who switched to remote learning in the first days of November. Our data suggest that schools do not amplify SARS-CoV-2 transmission, but rather reflect the level of the transmission in the community.
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- Lucia Barcellini
- Department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital V. Buzzi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital V. Buzzi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital V. Buzzi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital V. Buzzi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Newborn Screening Laboratory, Regional Reference Center for Metabolic Screening, Buzzi Children Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Newborn Screening Laboratory, Regional Reference Center for Metabolic Screening, Buzzi Children Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Newborn Screening Laboratory, Regional Reference Center for Metabolic Screening, Buzzi Children Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital V. Buzzi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital V. Buzzi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Carmagnola D, Henin D, Pellegrini G, Canciani E, Perrotta M, Sangiorgio A, Gambacorta G, Dellavia C. Test diagnostici per SARS-CoV-2: attualità e prospettive dei test molecolari salivari. Dental Cadmos 2021. [DOI: 10.19256/d.cadmos.04.2021.05] [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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Natrella G, Faccia M, Lorenzo JM, De Palo P, Gambacorta G. Short communication: Sensory characteristics and volatile organic compound profile of high-moisture mozzarella made by traditional and direct acidification technology. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:2089-2097. [PMID: 31954576 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In the present study, the sensory characteristics and the volatile organic compound (VOC) profiles of high-moisture mozzarella made by different acidification techniques were compared. The cheeses were manufactured at the same dairy by fermentation by autochthonous natural whey starter (traditional backslopping method) and direct acidification with citric acid (the most used industrial technology). Three cheesemaking trials were performed from February to June using raw milk from a single farm. The mozzarella samples were subjected to assessment of the chemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics and to VOC analysis by headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The relevant microbiological differences found between the 2 types of products were reflected in different sensory and VOC profiles. The cheeses were clearly discriminated by the panel, and traditional mozzarella had higher intensity attributes. The most discriminating descriptors were elasticity, overall odor and taste intensity, sour milk and fruity/vegetable odors, sour taste, and aftertaste. Even though some variability was observed among the trials, the VOC profile of traditional product was always much more complex than that obtained by direct acidification. In both products the carbonyl compounds were the most abundant chemical class, accounting for about 50% of the total. In detail, 51 compounds were identified in the entire set of samples, and their contribution to cheese aroma was roughly estimated by calculating the odor activity values on the basis of the odor thresholds available in the literature. The results allowed hypothesizing that only 12 of them could play a primary role. The most important among the odor-active compounds was 3-methyl-butanal that can both derive from metabolism of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. The results of the study may be very useful in view of European Union PDO labeling of the traditional product, in terms of protecting it from imitations.
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- G Natrella
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, via G. Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, via G. Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Rúa Galicia No 4, ParqueTecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrán das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari A. Moro, S.P. per Casamassima km 3, 70010, Valenzano, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, via G. Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Faccia M, Trani A, Natrella G, Gambacorta G. Short communication: Chemical-sensory and volatile compound characterization of ricotta forte, a traditional fermented whey cheese. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:5751-5757. [PMID: 29605328 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-14424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [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: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ricotta forte is a traditional whey cheese, obtained through natural fermentation of fresh ricotta, that is getting increasing attention by food traders. In view of possible initiatives for its valorization, the chemical and sensory characteristics were investigated. Samples were obtained from 14 different manufacturer, and were subjected to chemical, biochemical, volatile organic compound, and sensory analyses. All samples presented low pH with high moisture (62-66%) and fat content (57-60% on dry matter). From a biochemical point of view, the electrophoretic patterns evidenced that β-lactoglobulin was the main protein present at all sample ages. Only intermediate levels of proteolysis (20.69% ripening index) took place during aging, whereas the main biochemical event in this dairy product was lipolysis (2.10 mEq/g of acid degree value). Accordingly, free fatty acids dominated the volatile organic compound profile and strongly influenced the sensory characteristics with flavor described as rancid, pungent, acrid, and smelly feet: all associated with short-chain fatty acids such as acetic, propionic, butyric, and caproic. Finally, the sample age did not influence chemical composition, whereas it had significant effect on lipolysis and flavor intensity.
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- M Faccia
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Trani A, Gambacorta G, Loizzo P, Cassone A, Fasciano C, Zambrini AV, Faccia M. Comparison of HPLC-RI, LC/MS-MS and enzymatic assays for the analysis of residual lactose in lactose-free milk. Food Chem 2017; 233:385-390. [PMID: 28530589 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.04.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lactose intolerance is the decreased ability to digest lactose, and the population involved is rapidly increasing all over the world. Different procedures have been reported in the literature to quantify lactose in dairy products, but the official method of analysis is based on enzymatic assay. In this paper, the effectiveness of two enzymatic kits in detecting residual lactose in lactose-free milk was investigated, and a comparison with two alternative chromatographic methods was done. The investigation used several samples of UHT milk containing different levels of lactose, and the results highlighted the inadequacy of the enzymatic assays and of the HPLC-RI method to analyse lactose-free milk. An LC-MS/MS method using the formate adduct was developed, and it allowed quantitation of lactose and lactulose in all samples at a high level of precision and repeatability.
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- A Trani
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Quality, Innovation, Safety, Environment, Granarolo S.p.A., Via Cadriano, 27/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Trani A, Verrastro V, Punzi R, Faccia M, Gambacorta G. Phenols, Volatiles and Sensory Properties of Primitivo Wines from the “Gioia Del Colle” PDO Area. S AFR J ENOL VITIC 2016. [DOI: 10.21548/37-2-1002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Trani A, Gambacorta G, Loizzo P, Cassone A, Faccia M. Short communication: Chemical and sensory characteristics of Canestrato di Moliterno cheese manufactured in spring. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:6080-6085. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-10899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Faccia M, Trani A, Gambacorta G, Loizzo P, Cassone A, Caponio F. Production technology and characterization of Fior di latte cheeses made from sheep and goat milks. J Dairy Sci 2014; 98:1402-10. [PMID: 25547300 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-7953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 11/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Innovation in the small ruminant dairy sector faces structural challenges because dairies are often involved in breeding and produce cheeses that appeal essentially to local markets using traditional technologies and facilities. An investigation was carried out to produce Fior di latte, a traditional, soft pasta filata cheese, from sheep and goat milks at the farm level. Fior di latte is an Italian high-moisture, round mozzarella currently produced from cow and water buffalo milks; it is very popular in Europe. Cheesemaking trials were performed and the most appropriate technology proved to be a combination of direct acidification and lactic fermentation, with some modifications to the milk coagulation phase. The gross composition of the experimental cheeses was similar to that of bovine Fior di latte, and the overall hygienic quality was satisfactory even though the milk had not been pasteurized. The new cheeses were similar in appearance to the bovine type, but some specific features were detected. Besides the typical "goaty" and "sheepy" flavors, some novel and distinctive descriptors of odor, flavor, and texture were noted. Our experiment showed that good quality Fior di latte cheese that complies with microbiological requirements of the European legislation can be obtained from sheep and goat milks by appropriately modifying the cheesemaking technology.
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- M Faccia
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, Bari 70126, Italy.
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, Bari 70126, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, Bari 70126, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, Bari 70126, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, Bari 70126, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, Bari 70126, Italy
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Faccia M, Picariello G, Trani A, Loizzo P, Gambacorta G, Lamacchia C, Di Luccia A. Proteolysis of Cacioricotta cheese made from goat milk coagulated with caprifig (Ficus carica sylvestris) or calf rennet. Eur Food Res Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-012-1668-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Gambacorta G, Faccia M, Previtali MA, Pati S, La Notte E, Baiano A. Effects of olive maturation and stoning on quality indices and antioxidant content of extra virgin oils (cv. Coratina) during storage. J Food Sci 2010; 75:C229-35. [PMID: 20492271 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2010.01516.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED Quality indices, antioxidant compounds, and antioxidant activities of extra-virgin oils from Coratina olives were evaluated during a 12-mo storage. Whole and stoned olives, picked at 2 different maturation index (MI), were submitted to malaxation for 45 min and extracted by a 3-phase continuous system. A 90-min malaxation trial was also performed for the stoned olives. The following parameters were monitored: free acidity, peroxide value, K(232) and K(270) indices, sensory profile, total phenolic content (TPC), phenolic profiles, tocopherol compounds, and antioxidant activity (AA). The highest TPC, AA, and sensory score were found for the oils obtained by olives picked at low MI and by stoned olives. After 12 mo, all the oils were still included into the "extra-virgin" category, and those deriving from whole olives picked at the lowest MI showed the best sensory characteristics due to high fruity and well-balanced pungent and bitter tastes. PRACTICAL APPLICATION This study could represent a helpful tool for oil-makers to improve the marketing of extra-virgin olive oils produced from cultivars with very high phenolic contents, such as Coratina, generally not adequately appreciated by consumers because of their excessive bitterness and pungent taste. These oils, when extracted from whole olives, are generally consumed after a certain period of time (at least 6 mo) during which a decrease in the phenolic content occurs. The results of the present work demonstrate that oils extracted from olives picked at low maturation index can be marketed immediately after production if subjected to stoning and malaxed for a short time. This procedure allows to adjust the phenolic content and to obtain a high flavor and a well-balanced taste.
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- G Gambacorta
- Dept. of Engineering and Management of the Agricultural, Livestock and Forest Systems, Univ. of Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Baiano A, Gambacorta G, Terracone C, Previtali MA, Lamacchia C, La Notte E. Changes in phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Italian extra-virgin olive oils during storage. J Food Sci 2009; 74:C177-83. [PMID: 19323733 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01072.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of extra-virgin olive oils extracted from several Italian varieties were studied at production and during storage. The antioxidant activity was measured according to the following tests: in the aqueous phase, by radical scavenging of the 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical cation; and in the lipid phase, using the beta-carotene bleaching method. The phenolic content was not correlated to the oxidation indices (peroxide value and spectrophotometric constants). The phenolic contents and profiles of the various cultivars showed remarkable differences. The phenolic content was strongly correlated with the antioxidant activity measured according to the beta-carotene test and weakly correlated with the radical scavenging ability.
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- A Baiano
- Dept of Food Science, Univ of Foggia, Via Napoli, Foggia, Italia.
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Baiano A, Terracone C, Gambacorta G, La Notte E. Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity ofPrimitivoWine: Comparison among Winemaking Technologies. J Food Sci 2009; 74:C258-67. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2009.01101.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lamacchia C, Di Luccia A, Baiano A, Gambacorta G, la Gatta B, Pati S, La Notte E. Changes in pasta proteins induced by drying cycles and their relationship to cooking behaviour. J Cereal Sci 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2006.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pati S, Losito I, Gambacorta G, La Notte E, Palmisano F, Zambonin PG. Simultaneous separation and identification of oligomeric procyanidins and anthocyanin-derived pigments in raw red wine by HPLC-UV-ESI-MSn. J Mass Spectrom 2006; 41:861-71. [PMID: 16770836 DOI: 10.1002/jms.1044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Samples of raw red wine (Primitivo di Manduria, Apulia, Southern Italy) were analysed without any pre-treatment (except 1:2 dilution with water) using HPLC with detection based on UV absorbance and Electrospray Ionisation Sequential Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MSn, with n = 1-3) in a series configuration. In particular, absorbance at 520 nm was monitored for UV detection in order to identify pigments responsible for wine colour. On the other hand, two subsequent stages of MS detection based on positive ions were adopted. The first consisted of an explorative MS acquisition, aimed at the individuation of the m/z ratios for positively charged compounds; the second was based on fragmentation of the detected ions within an ion trap analyser, followed by MS/MS and, if required, MS3 acquisitions. The synergy between UV detection and MSn analysis led to the identification of 41 pigments, which can be classified into five groups: grape anthocyanins, pyranoanthocyanins, vinyl-linked anthocyanin-flavanol pigments, ethyl-bridged anthocyanin-flavanol pigments and flavanol-anthocyanin compounds. Many isomeric and oligomeric structures were found within each group. A further class of compounds, not absorbing in the visible spectrum, could be also characterised by ESI-MSn and corresponded to B-type procyanidins, i.e. proanthocyanidins arising from C4-->C8/C4-->C6 couplings between catechin or epicatechin units. In particular, oligomeric structures (from dimers to pentamers), often present with several isomers, were identified and their fragmentation patterns clarified.
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- S Pati
- Dipartimento di Scienze degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Via Napoli, 25-71100 Foggia, Italy.
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Benucci M, Li Gobbi F, Del Gobbo A, Gambacorta G, Mannoni A. [Association between serum amyloid A (SAA) in salivary glands and high levels of circulating beta 2-microglobulin in patients with Sjögren syndrome]. Reumatismo 2003; 55:98-101. [PMID: 12874643 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2003.98] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The presence of secondary amyloidosis is a complication of different rheumatic diseases. We investigated the presence of Serum Amyloid A (SAA), marker of secondary amyloidosis, in salivary glands of patients (pts) with Sjögren Syndrome (SS) and correlated it to biohumoral parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS 141 pts with sicca syndrome who fulfilled 3 items of the European Criteria for SS by Vitali et al underwent biopsies of labial salivary glands, that were scored according to Chisholm and Mason index and evaluated for the presence of SAA. All pts were evaluated for ANA, ENA, rheumatoid factor, gamma-globulins, IgA, IgG, IgM, C3, C4, beta 2-microglobulin, erythrosedimentation rate, C reactive protein. RESULTS Forty out of 141 pts, showed sialoadenitis (SL) with focus score 3-4 (definite SS), and 101 pts showed SL with focus score 1-2. Fourteen out of 101 pts (13.8%) with score 1-2 and 12/40 pts (30%) with definite SS were positive for SAA, respectively. SS pts were further divided in group A (positive for SAA) and group B (negative for SAA). These groups were compared to detect if differences could exist in biohumoral parameters: group A showed higher levels of biohumoral parameters than group B, but the difference was significant only for beta 2-microglobulin: 2653+610 ng/ml versus 1848+440 ng/ml; p< 0.025. CONCLUSION Secondary amyloidosis is a complication of SS. In pts with SAA in salivary glands were detected high levels of beta 2-microglobulin, that could be considered a factor predicting the development of amyloidosis in SS.
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- M Benucci
- Sezione Aggregata di Reumatologia, Nuovo Ospedale S. Giovanni di Dio, Florence, Italy.
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3 cases of prostatic leiomyosarcoma, observed over a 15-year period, are reported. 2 patients underwent radical surgical treatment only and succumbed to metastatic diffusion after 13 and 29 months, respectively. After palliative surgery, a 3rd man received subsequent radiation therapy for pelvic and pulmonary recurrences, and is alive with tumor after 6 years and 8 months. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this uncommon and aggressive prostatic neoplasm are discussed.
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Mottola A, Gambacorta G. Il Carcinoma Della Pelvi in Rene a Ferro Di Cavallo. Urologia 1984. [DOI: 10.1177/039156038405100627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mottola A, Gambacorta G. [Rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate]. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 1984; 36:363-7. [PMID: 6535284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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3 cases of granulomatous orchitis are described. Treatment consisted of radical inguinal orchiectomy in 2 cases, and biopsy followed by steroid therapy in the 3. The clinical and pathologic aspects of this rare inflammatory disease of the testis are reviewed.
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Natali A, Selli C, Carini M, Mottola A, Gambacorta G. Cisti Linfangiomatosa Della Midollare Surrenalica. Urologia 1983. [DOI: 10.1177/039156038305000530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fucini C, Gambacorta G, Burci P, Giglioli M. [Anatomo-clinical considerations on 2 cases of hibernoma]. Arch De Vecchi Anat Patol 1983; 65:265-76. [PMID: 6680290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Pampaloni A, Mattei R, Nocciòli B, Gambacorta G, Niccoli F. [Nasal glioma (anatomo-clinical considerations apropos of 2 personal cases)]. Arch De Vecchi Anat Patol 1983; 65:277-85. [PMID: 6680291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Gambacorta G, Gervino L. [Castleman's lymphoma: a case with retroperitoneal location]. Arch De Vecchi Anat Patol 1983; 65:185-94. [PMID: 6680283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Orlando S, Piazzini M, Guazzelli R, Pini Prato G, Gambacorta G. [A case report of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome]. Arch Stomatol (Napoli) 1980; 21:111-23. [PMID: 6460492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Gambacorta G, Marzullo C, Danieli G. [Combined paracervical and pudendal anesthetic block with marcaine in labor]. Ann Ostet Ginecol Med Perinat 1969; 91:720-30. [PMID: 5386784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Gambacorta G. [Histological and histochemical changes induced in the ganglia and brain of the rabbit after introduction of a benzodiazepine derivative]. Ann Ostet Ginecol Med Perinat 1968; 90:843-52. [PMID: 5730908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Maggi U, Zatelli R, Pietrobono P, Gambacorta G. [Clinical experimentation with LAC 43 (Marcaine)]. Acta Anaesthesiol 1967; 18:747-52. [PMID: 5633116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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