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2. Intracellular distribution of vinclozolin and its metabolites differently affects 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-induced PSA secretion in LNCaP cells
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Marcoccia, Daniele, Smeriglio, Antonella, Mantovani, Alberto, Trombetta, Domenico, and Lorenzetti, Stefano
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- 2022
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3. Pharmacognostic approach to evaluate the micromorphological, phytochemical and biological features of Citrus lumia seeds
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Denaro, Marcella, Di Gristina, Emilio, Mastracci, Luca, Grillo, Federica, Cornara, Laura, and Trombetta, Domenico
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- 2022
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4. In vitro evaluation of antibiofilm activity of crude extracts from macroalgae against pathogens relevant in aquaculture
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Zammuto, Vincenzo, Rizzo, Maria Giovanna, Spanò, Antonio, Genovese, Giuseppa, Morabito, Marina, Spagnuolo, Damiano, Capparucci, Fabiano, Gervasi, Claudio, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Guglielmino, Salvatore, Nicolò, Marco Sebastiano, and Gugliandolo, Concetta
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- 2022
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5. Clinical and Molecular Traits of a Novel SPECC1L-ALK Fusion in a Patient with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
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Centonza, Antonella, Mazza, Tommaso, Trombetta, Domenico, Sparaneo, Angelo, Petrizzelli, Francesco, Castellana, Stefano, Centra, Flavia, Fabrizio, Federico Pio, Di Micco, Concetta Martina, Benso, Federica, Tabbò, Fabrizio, Righi, Luisella, Merlini, Alessandra, Graziano, Paolo, and Muscarella, Lucia Anna
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NON-small-cell lung carcinoma ,ANAPLASTIC lymphoma kinase ,CHIMERIC proteins ,GENE fusion ,NUCLEOTIDE sequencing - Abstract
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) fusions account for 5–7% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, the therapeutic approaches for which have significantly evolved in the last few years. However, the response to target therapies remains heterogeneous, partially due to the many different ALK fusion variants reported to date. Rare fusion variants have also been discovered, but their role in influencing responses to ALK inhibitors (ALKis) remains poorly elucidated. Laboratory investigation at both the tissue and protein levels, and a molecular profile by next-generation sequencing (NGS) were performed on a lung biopsy sample from one patient with poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. An in silico prediction model using ColabFold software v1.5.5 was used to model and predict the entire structure of the chimeric aberrant ALK protein. Here, we report a case of a former smoker, a 60-year-old man, diagnosed with NSCLC and undergoing ALK translocation. He received first-, second- and third-generation ALK protein inhibitors (ALKis), showing a clinical benefit for about 4 years. IHC analysis and the molecular examination of the tissue biopsy indicated a positive staining for ALK and a novel ALK gene fusion variant, involving the sperm antigen with calponin homology and coiled-coil domain 1-like (SPECC1L) gene with an unreported breakpoint in exon 7. The novel SPECCL1::ALK fusion was identified using Anchored Multiplex PCR (AMP)-NGS technology and was predicted to retain the Pkinase_Tyr domain at the carboxy-terminal region of the resulting chimeric protein. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of an ALK-positive NSCLC patient carrying the SPECC1L exon 7 fusion breakpoint and one of the few reports about clinical outcomes related to SPECC1L::ALK fusion. The in silico hypothesized biological role of this newly identified fusion variant corroborates the observed clinical response to multiple ALKis. The molecular findings also reinforce the utility of AMP-based NGS technology as a valuable tool for the identification of rare chromosomal events that may be related to the variability of patient outcomes to different ALKis treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Citrus Pomace as a Source of Plant Complexes to Be Used in the Nutraceutical Field of Intestinal Inflammation.
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Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Braghini, Maria Rita, Piccione, Michela, De Stefanis, Cristiano, Mandrone, Manuela, Chiocchio, Ilaria, Poli, Ferruccio, Imbesi, Martina, Alisi, Anna, Smeriglio, Antonella, and Trombetta, Domenico
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ELECTROSPRAY ionization mass spectrometry ,PROTON magnetic resonance ,INFLAMMATORY bowel diseases ,METABOLITES ,NUCLEAR magnetic resonance - Abstract
This study aims to recover the main by-product of Citrus fruits processing, the raw pomace, known also as pastazzo, to produce plant complexes to be used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Food-grade extracts from orange (OE) and lemon (LE) pomace were obtained by ultrasound-assisted maceration. After a preliminary phytochemical and biological screening by in vitro assays, primary and secondary metabolites were characterized by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (
1 H-NMR) and liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC-DAD-ESI-MS) analyses. The intestinal bioaccessibility and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties were investigated by in vitro simulated gastro-intestinal digestion followed by treatments on a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line (Caco-2). The tight junctions-associated structural proteins (ZO-1, Claudin-1, and Occludin), transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER), reactive oxygen species (ROS)-levels, expression of some key antioxidant (CAT, NRF2 and SOD2) and inflammatory (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-8) genes, and pNFkB p65 nuclear translocation, were evaluated. The OE and LE digesta, which did not show any significant difference in terms of phytochemical profile, showed significant effects in protecting against the LPS-induced intestinal barrier damage, oxidative stress and inflammatory response. In conclusion, both OE and LE emerged as potential candidates for further preclinical studies on in vivo IBD models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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7. Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N.E.Br. extract as a skin preserving agent: From traditional medicine to scientific validation
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Bazzicalupo, Miriam, Cornara, Laura, Burlando, Bruno, Cascini, Alberta, Denaro, Marcella, Smeriglio, Antonella, and Trombetta, Domenico
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- 2021
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8. Antioxidant activity of Hydroxytyrosol and Vitamin E reduces systemic inflammation in children with paediatric NAFLD
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Mosca, Antonella, Crudele, Annalisa, Smeriglio, Antonella, Braghini, Maria Rita, Panera, Nadia, Comparcola, Donatella, Alterio, Arianna, Sartorelli, Maria Rita, Tozzi, Giulia, Raponi, Massimiliano, Trombetta, Domenico, and Alisi, Anna
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- 2021
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9. The Hull of Ripe Pistachio Nuts (Pistacia vera L.) as a Source of New Promising Melanogenesis Inhibitors
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Smeriglio, Antonella, D’Angelo, Valeria, Denaro, Marcella, Trombetta, Domenico, and Germanò, Maria Paola
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- 2021
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10. Mediterranean Diet Influence on SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Adverse Reaction: Friend or Foe?
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Gualtieri, Paola, Frank, Giulia, Cianci, Rossella, Smeriglio, Antonella, Alibrandi, Angela, Di Renzo, Laura, and Trombetta, Domenico
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Background: The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) has long been recognized for its health-promoting attributes, with proven benefits in preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, MedDiet's potential to mitigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection gained attention. This study aims to investigate the interplay among MedDiet adherence, immune system response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and potential sex-related variations. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted through collecting data from a web survey for the Italian population. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS); in addition, COVID-19 symptoms and vaccination details were also obtained. Results: Significant associations between MedDiet adherence, COVID-19 symptoms, and vaccine-related side effects were observed. Notably, females demonstrated distinct responses, reporting lymph node enlargement and a different prevalence and severity of vaccine side effects compared to males. Conclusions: This study highlights the protective role of the MedDiet against COVID-19 and emphasizes the relevance of sex-specific responses in vaccination outcomes according to MEDAS score. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Chemical Composition, Nutritional, and Biological Properties of Extracts Obtained with Different Techniques from Aronia melanocarpa Berries.
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Piras, Alessandra, Porcedda, Silvia, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Nieddu, Mariella, Piras, Franca, Sogos, Valeria, and Rosa, Antonella
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SUPERCRITICAL fluid extraction ,ARONIA ,PLANT polyphenols ,CAROTENOIDS ,HIGH performance liquid chromatography ,GAS chromatography/Mass spectrometry (GC-MS) ,LINOLEIC acid ,PALMITIC acid ,PHENOLIC acids - Abstract
This study investigates the chemical composition, nutritional, and biological properties of extracts obtained from A. melanocarpa berries using different extraction methods and solvents. Hydrodistillation and supercritical fluid extraction with CO
2 allowed us to isolate fruit essential oil (HDEX ) and fixed oil (SFEEX ), respectively. A phenol-enriched extract was obtained using a mild ultrasound-assisted maceration with methanol (UAMM ). The HDEX most abundant component, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS), was italicene epoxide (17.2%), followed by hexadecanoic acid (12.4%), khusinol (10.5%), limonene (9.7%), dodecanoic acid (9.7%), and (E)-anethole (6.1%). Linoleic (348.9 mg/g of extract, 70.5%), oleic (88.9 mg/g, 17.9%), and palmitic (40.8 mg/g, 8.2%) acids, followed by α-linolenic and stearic acids, were the main fatty acids in SFEEX determined using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a photodiode array detector and an evaporative light scattering detector (HPLC-DAD/ELSD). HPLC-DAD analyses of SFEEX identified β-carotene as the main carotenoid (1.7 mg/g), while HPLC with fluorescence detection (FLU) evidenced α-tocopherol (1.2 mg/g) as the most abundant tocopherol isoform in SFEEX . Liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-MS (LC-ESI-MS) analysis of UAMM showed the presence of quercetin-sulfate (15.6%, major component), malvidin 3-O-(6-O-p-coumaroyl) glucoside-4-vinylphenol adduct (pigment B) (9.3%), di-caffeoyl coumaroyl spermidine (7.6%), methyl-epigallocatechin (5.68%), and phloretin (4.1%), while flavonoids (70.5%) and phenolic acids (23.9%) emerged as the most abundant polyphenol classes. UAMM exerted a complete inhibition of the cholesterol oxidative degradation at 140 °C from 75 μg of extract, showing 50% protection at 30.6 μg (IA50 ). Furthermore, UAMM significantly reduced viability (31–48%) in A375 melanoma cells in the range of 500–2000 μg/mL after 96 h of incubation (MTT assay), with a low toxic effect in normal HaCaT keratinocytes. The results of this research extend the knowledge of the nutritional and biological properties of A. melanocarpa berries, providing useful information on specific extracts for potential food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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12. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Renal Dysfunction: From Acute Kidney Injury to Chronic Disease.
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Lacquaniti, Antonio, Ceresa, Fabrizio, Campo, Susanna, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Patanè, Francesco, and Monardo, Paolo
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AORTIC valve transplantation ,ACUTE kidney failure ,KIDNEY diseases ,CHRONIC kidney failure ,RENAL replacement therapy ,HEART valve prosthesis implantation - Abstract
Background: Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is often complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). Identifying patients at risk of AKI is important to start nephroprotective strategies or renal replacement therapy (RRT). This study investigated the incidence and risk factors of post-operative AKI in SAVR patients. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) developed in the post-cardiac-surgery follow-up period was also assessed. Methods: A total of 462 SAVR patients were retrospectively enrolled. The primary endpoint was the occurrence rate of AKI after surgery. Kidney recovery, during two planned outpatient clinic nephrological visits within 12 months after the surgery, was assessed. Results: A total of 76 patients experienced an AKI event. A Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed that subjects with CKD stage IV had a time to progression of 2.7 days, compared to patients with stages I–II, who were characterized by the slowest progression time, >11.2 days. A Cox regression indicated that CKD stages predicted a higher risk of AKI independently of other variables. During their ICU stay, 23 patients died, representing 5% of the population, most of them requiring RRT during their ICU stay. A severe CKD before the surgery was closely related to perioperative mortality. During the follow-up period, 21 patients with AKI worsened their CKD stage. Conclusions: AKI represents a common complication for SAVR patients in the early post-operative period, prolonging their ICU stay, with negative effects on survival, especially if RRT was required. Pre-operative CKD >3 stage is an independent risk factor for AKI in patients undergoing SAVR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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13. Effects of KEAP1 Silencing on NRF2 and NOTCH Pathways in SCLC Cell Lines.
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Fabrizio, Federico Pio, Sparaneo, Angelo, Gorgoglione, Giusy, Battista, Pierpaolo, Centra, Flavia, Delli Muti, Francesco, Trombetta, Domenico, Centonza, Antonella, Graziano, Paolo, Rossi, Antonio, Fazio, Vito Michele, and Muscarella, Lucia Anna
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TREATMENT of lung tumors ,PROTEINS ,DRUG resistance in cancer cells ,CISPLATIN ,RESEARCH funding ,EPIGENOMICS ,ANTINEOPLASTIC agents ,CELLULAR signal transduction ,GENES ,CELL lines ,ETOPOSIDE ,LUNG tumors ,CARCINOGENESIS ,PHARMACODYNAMICS - Abstract
Simple Summary: The role of neurogenic locus notch homolog protein 1 (NOTCH1)- and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2)-related pathways is highly heterogeneous in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and, when they are both abnormally activated, they can synergistically cause neoplastic proliferation. In this paper, we investigate the possible role of KEAP1 silencing in NRF2 and NOTCH axis deregulation in SCLC by evaluating its impact on the modulation of cellular defense systems, cell growth, and differentiation. We also investigate the impact of these systems' impairment in response to conventional chemotherapies and NOTCH inhibitors in silenced SCLC cell lines with different Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) alterations. The KEAP1/NRF2 pathway is a master regulator of several redox-sensitive genes implicated in the resistance of tumor cells against therapeutic drugs. The dysfunction of the KEAP1/NRF2 system has been correlated with neoplastic patients' outcomes and responses to conventional therapies. In lung tumors, the growth and the progression of cancer cells may also involve the intersection between the molecular NRF2/KEAP1 axis and other pathways, including NOTCH, with implications for antioxidant protection, survival of cancer cells, and drug resistance to therapies. At present, the data concerning the mechanism of aberrant NRF2/NOTCH crosstalk as well as its genetic and epigenetic basis in SCLC are incomplete. To better clarify this point and elucidate the contribution of NRF2/NOTCH crosstalk deregulation in tumorigenesis of SCLC, we investigated genetic and epigenetic dysfunctions of the KEAP1 gene in a subset of SCLC cell lines. Moreover, we assessed its impact on SCLC cells' response to conventional chemotherapies (etoposide, cisplatin, and their combination) and NOTCH inhibitor treatments using DAPT, a γ-secretase inhibitor (GSI). We demonstrated that the KEAP1/NRF2 axis is epigenetically controlled in SCLC cell lines and that silencing of KEAP1 by siRNA induced the upregulation of NRF2 with a consequent increase in SCLC cells' chemoresistance under cisplatin and etoposide treatment. Moreover, KEAP1 modulation also interfered with NOTCH1, HES1, and DLL3 transcription. Our preliminary data provide new insights about the downstream effects of KEAP1 dysfunction on NRF2 and NOTCH deregulation in this type of tumor and corroborate the hypothesis of a cooperation of these two pathways in the tumorigenesis of SCLC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Modulatory Activities of Plant Extracts on Jellyfish Cytotoxicity
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Cornara, Laura, Mariottini, Gian Luigi, Giordani, Paolo, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Guida, Lucrezia, Lavorano, Silvia, and Burlando, Bruno
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- 2020
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15. Antioxidant and cytoprotective activities of an ancient Mediterranean citrus (Citrus lumia Risso) albedo extract: Microscopic observations and polyphenol characterization
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Cornara, Laura, Denaro, Marcella, Barreca, Davide, Burlando, Bruno, Xiao, Jianbo, and Trombetta, Domenico
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- 2019
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16. In Vitro Simulated Hemoperfusion on Seraph ® -100 as a Promising Strategy to Counteract Sepsis.
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Lacquaniti, Antonio, Smeriglio, Antonella, Campo, Susanna, La Camera, Erminia, Lanteri, Giovanni, Giunta, Elena, Monardo, Paolo, and Trombetta, Domenico
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HEMOPERFUSION ,ESCHERICHIA coli ,SEPSIS ,NONLINEAR regression ,SCANNING electron microscopy - Abstract
Blood purification represents a treatment option for sepsis, improving inflammation and the hyper-activated immune system. This study investigates the binding efficacy of Seraph
® -100 against 108 CFU/mL of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), and Escherichia coli (E. coli) during a simulated hemoperfusion treatment. The fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) technique was used to evaluate the bacteria reduction, whereas kinetic analysis and cultures revealed bacterial detection and counting at established time points. At the end of the experiment, the filter was cut at three different levels, obtaining suspensions for cultures and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. The FACS technique revealed a 78.77% reduction of the total bacterial load at the end of the treatment, with maximum filter sequestration occurring in the first 30 min of the treatment. Non-linear regression analysis of kinetic experiments (T0–240 min ) highlighted a lower growth rate of S. aureus than the other two Gram bacteria, demonstrating a greater affinity without influencing a reduction rate of 99% for all three bacteria. The analyses of the suspension aliquots of the filter sections confirmed these data, revealing 1 × 108 CFU/mL, equal to the initial bacterial charge. Furthermore, the filter head adsorbed approximately 50% of bacteria, whereas the remaining amount was equally distributed between the body and the tail, as corroborated by SEM analysis. In conclusion, Seraph® -100 adsorbed 108 CFU/mL of S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa during an in vitro simulated hemoperfusion session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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17. Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Monarda didyma L. Growing in Trentino (Northern Italy) for Cosmeceutical Applications.
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Germanò, Maria Paola, Miori, Luigi, Battistini, Giulia, Betuzzi, Federica, Malaspina, Paola, Trombetta, Domenico, and Cornara, Laura
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PLANT extracts ,FLAVONOLS ,HERBAL medicine ,ANTHOCYANINS ,POLYPHENOLS ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,PLANT polyphenols - Abstract
Monarda didyma L. (Lamiaceae) is a medicinal and aromatic herb native to eastern North America and now is also cultivated in Northern Italy, which shows terminal heads of bright scarlet-red flowers, subtended by a whorl of red-tinged leafy bracts. Starting from 2018, M. didyma flowering tops have been included in the Belfrit List of botanicals. However, to date studies on the crude extract of this plant are still lacking. The aim of the present study was to investigate the morphological and anatomical features of the flowering tops and the phytochemical profile of their ethanolic and hydroglyceric extracts (EE and HGE, respectively). HGE was the richest in total phenols (105.75 ± 5.91 vs. 64.22 ± 3.45 mg/100 mL) and especially in flavonoids (71.60 ± 5.09 vs. 47.70 ± 1.27 mg/100 mL), as confirmed also by LC-DAD-ESI-MS. Fifty-three polyphenols were identified and quantified. Even if they showed a common polyphenolic profile, EE and HGE showed quantitative differences. Flavan-3-ols and anthocyanins were the most expressed metabolites in HGE, whereas flavonols were the most expressed metabolites in EE. These features confer to HGE the highest antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic properties, detected by several in vitro and in vivo assays, highlighting a promising use of this plant extract for skincare applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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18. Essential oil of Citrus lumia Risso: Phytochemical profile, antioxidant properties and activity on the central nervous system
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Alloisio, Susanna, Raimondo, Francesco Maria, Denaro, Marcella, Xiao, Jianbo, Cornara, Laura, and Trombetta, Domenico
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- 2018
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19. Safety and efficacy of hydroxytyrosol-based formulation on skin inflammation: in vitro evaluation on reconstructed human epidermis model
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Denaro, Marcella, Mastracci, Luca, Grillo, Federica, Cornara, Laura, Shirooie, Samira, Nabavi, Seyed Mohammad, and Trombetta, Domenico
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- 2019
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20. In vitro and in vivo modeling of lipid bioaccessibility and digestion from almond muffins: The importance of the cell-wall barrier mechanism
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Grassby, Terri, Mandalari, Giuseppina, Grundy, Myriam M.-L., Edwards, Cathrina H., Bisignano, Carlo, Trombetta, Domenico, Smeriglio, Antonella, Chessa, Simona, Ray, Shuvra, Sanderson, Jeremy, Berry, Sarah E., Ellis, Peter R., and Waldron, Keith W.
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- 2017
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21. In vitro evaluation of the activity of an essential oil from Pistacia vera L. variety Bronte hull against Candida sp.
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D’Arrigo, Manuela, Bisignano, Carlo, Irrera, Pierangela, Smeriglio, Antonella, Zagami, Roberto, Trombetta, Domenico, Romeo, Orazio, and Mandalari, Giuseppina
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- 2019
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22. Cyanidin-3-O-galactoside in ripe pistachio (Pistachia vera L. variety Bronte) hulls: Identification and evaluation of its antioxidant and cytoprotective activities
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Bellocco, Ersilia, Barreca, Davide, Laganà, Giuseppina, Calderaro, Antonella, El Lekhlifi, Zineb, Chebaibi, Salima, Smeriglio, Antonella, and Trombetta, Domenico
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- 2016
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23. Evaluation of the nutraceutical, antioxidant and cytoprotective properties of ripe pistachio (Pistacia vera L., variety Bronte) hulls
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Barreca, Davide, Laganà, Giuseppina, Leuzzi, Ugo, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, and Bellocco, Ersilia
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- 2016
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24. Clinical and molecular description of the first Italian cohort of 33 subjects with hypophosphatasia.
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Cinque, Luigia, Pugliese, Flavia, Salcuni, Antonio Stefano, Trombetta, Domenico, Battista, Claudia, Biagini, Tommaso, Augello, Bartolomeo, Nardella, Grazia, Conti, Francesco, Corbetta, Sabrina, Fischetto, Rita, Foiadelli, Thomas, Gaudio, Agostino, Giannini, Cosimo, Grosso, Enrico, Guabello, Gregorio, Massuras, Stefania, Palermo, Andrea, Politano, Luisa, and Pigliaru, Francesca
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HYPOPHOSPHATASIA ,GENETIC testing ,SYMPTOMS ,PROTEIN structure ,GENETIC disorders - Abstract
Introduction: Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disease caused by inactivating variants of the ALPL gene. Few data are available on the clinical presentation in Italy and/or on Italian HPP surveys. Methods: There were 30 suspected HPP patients recruited from different Italian tertiary cares. Biological samples and related clinical, biochemical, and anamnestic data were collected and the ALPL gene sequenced. Search for large genomic deletions at the ALPL locus (1p36) was done. Phylogenetic conservation and modeling were applied to infer the effect of the variants on the protein structure. Results: There were 21 ALPL variants and one large genomic deletion found in 20 out of 30 patients. Unexpectedly, NGS-driven differential diagnosis allowed uncovering three hidden additional HPP cases, for a total of 33 HPP subjects. Eight out of 24 coding variants were novel and classified as "pathogenic", "likely pathogenic", and "variants of uncertain significance". Bioinformatic analysis confirmed that all the variants strongly destabilize the homodimer structure. There were 10 cases with low ALP and high VitB6 that resulted negative to genetic testing, whereas two positive cases have an unexpected normal ALP value. No association was evident with other biochemical/clinical parameters. Discussion: We present the survey of HPP Italian patients with the highest ALPL mutation rate so far reported and confirm the complexity of a prompt recognition of the syndrome, mostly for HPP in adults. Low ALP and high VitB6 values are mandatory for the genetic screening, this latter remaining the gold standard not only to confirm the clinical diagnosis but also to make differential diagnosis, to identify carriers, to avoid likely dangerous therapy in unrecognized cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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25. The Influence of Pedo-Climatic Conditions on the Micromorphological, Phytochemical Features, and Biological Properties of Leaves of Saponaria sicula Raf.
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Cornara, Laura, Malaspina, Paola, Betuzzi, Federica, Di Gristina, Emilio, D'Arrigo, Manuela, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Trombetta, Domenico, and Smeriglio, Antonella
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TOLUIDINE blue ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,PLANT polyphenols ,CALCIUM oxalate ,SEA level ,POLYPHENOLS ,PLANT species - Abstract
Saponaria sicula Raf. grows in Sicily, Sardinia, and Algeria on limestone cliffs and volcanic sands 1300–2500 m above sea level. The aim of the present study was to investigate how the pedo-climatic conditions influence the micromorphological, phytochemical, and biological properties of Sicilian S. sicula leaves collected in the Madonie Mountains (SsM) and on Etna Mt (SsE). Micromorphological investigations revealed that leaves from SsM had a higher amount of calcium oxalate druses in the mesophyll and a more intense blue–green staining with Toluidine blue O, indicating a higher content of polyphenols. These data were confirmed by phytochemical analyses carried out on hydroalcoholic extracts, which showed a higher content of total phenols (8.56 ± 0.57 g GAE/100 g DE) and flavonoids (6.09 ± 0.17 g RE/100 g DE) in SsM. Sixty-four compounds were identified by LC-DAD-ESI-MS analysis with propelargonidin dimer as the most abundant compound (10.49% and 10.19% in SsM and SsE, respectively). The higher polyphenol content of SsM leaves matches also with their biological activity, identifying SsM extract as the strongest plant complex (IC
50 2.75–477.30 µg/mL). In conclusion, the present study experimentally demonstrates that not only climatic differences but also soil characteristics affect the micromorphological, phytochemical, and biological features of this plant species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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26. Endometriosis Treatment: Role of Natural Polyphenols as Anti-Inflammatory Agents.
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Tassinari, Valentina, Smeriglio, Antonella, Stillittano, Virgilio, Trombetta, Domenico, Zilli, Romano, Tassinari, Roberta, Maranghi, Francesca, Frank, Giulia, Marcoccia, Daniele, and Di Renzo, Laura
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Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent common chronic inflammatory disease defined by the presence of extrauterine endometrial tissue that promotes pelvic pain and fertility impairment. Its etiology is complex and multifactorial, and several not completely understood theories have been proposed to describe its pathogenesis. Indeed, this disease affects women's quality of life and their reproductive system. Conventional therapies for endometriosis treatment primarily focus on surgical resection, lowering systemic levels of estrogen, and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to counteract the inflammatory response. However, although these strategies have shown to be effective, they also show considerable side effects. Therefore, there is a growing interest in the use of herbal medicine for the treatment of endometriosis; however, to date, only very limited literature is present on this topic. Polyphenols display important anti-endometriotic properties; in particular, they are potent phytoestrogens that in parallel modulates estrogen activity and exerts anti-inflammatory activity. The aim of this review is to provide an overview on anti-inflammatory activity of polyphenols in the treatment of endometriosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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27. Exposure to Anisakis extracts can induce inflammation on in vitro cultured human colonic cells
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Speciale, Antonio, Trombetta, Domenico, Saija, Antonella, Panebianco, Antonio, Giarratana, Filippo, Ziino, Graziella, Minciullo, Paola Lucia, Cimino, Francesco, and Gangemi, Sebastiano
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- 2017
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28. ALK and NRG1 Fusions Coexist in a Patient with Signet Ring Cell Lung Adenocarcinoma
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Muscarella, Lucia Anna, Trombetta, Domenico, Fabrizio, Federico Pio, Scarpa, Aldo, Fazio, Vito Michele, Maiello, Evaristo, Rossi, Antonio, and Graziano, Paolo
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- 2017
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29. Xanthophyll-Rich Extract of Phaeodactylum tricornutum Bohlin as New Photoprotective Cosmeceutical Agent: Safety and Efficacy Assessment on In Vitro Reconstructed Human Epidermis Model.
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Lionti, Joseph, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Burlando, Bruno, Cornara, Laura, Grillo, Federica, Mastracci, Luca, and Trombetta, Domenico
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PHAEODACTYLUM tricornutum ,EPIDERMIS ,FLUORESCENCE microscopy ,SOLAR radiation ,XANTHOPHYLLS ,MARINE ecology - Abstract
The nutritional and health properties of algae make them perfect functional ingredients for nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications. In this study, the Phaeodactylum tricornutum Bohlin (Phaeodactylaceae), a pleiomorphic diatom commonly found in marine ecosystems, was investigated. The in vitro culture conditions used favoured the fusiform morphotype, characterized by a high accumulation of neutral lipids, as detected by fluorescence microscopy after BODIPY staining. These data were confirmed by HPLC-DAD-APCI-MS/MS analyses carried out on the ethanolic extract (PTE), which showed a high content of xanthophylls (98.99%), and in particular of fucoxanthin (Fx, 6.67 g/100 g PTE). The antioxidant activity (ORAC, FRAP, TEAC and β-carotene bleaching) and photostability of PTE and Fx against UVA and UVB rays were firstly evaluated by in vitro cell-free assays. After this, phototoxicity and photoprotective studies were carried out on in vitro reconstructed human epidermidis models. Results demonstrated that PTE (0.1% Fx) and 0.1% Fx, both photostable, significantly (p < 0.05) reduce oxidative and inflammatory stress markers (ROS, NO and IL-1α), as well as cytotoxicity and sunburn cells induced by UVA and UVB doses simulating the solar radiation, with an excellent safety profile. However, PTE proved to be more effective than Fx, suggesting its effective and safe use in broad-spectrum sunscreens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Attenuating the Side Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines.
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Gualtieri, Paola, Trombetta, Domenico, Smeriglio, Antonella, Frank, Giulia, Alibrandi, Angela, Leggeri, Giulia, Marchetti, Marco, Zingale, Ilaria, Fanelli, Silvia, Stocchi, Arianna, and Di Renzo, Laura
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Supplementation is known to enhance the immune response and reduce infection. Therefore, the association between immune nutrients and vaccine side effects needs to be investigated. Our aim was to analyze the relationship between vaccination side effects and supplement intake among the Italian population. The study included a questionnaire asking for personal data, anthropometric information, COVID-19 infection and immunity response, and COVID-19 vaccination and supplementation. The survey was conducted from 8 February to 15 June 2022. In the study, 776 respondents were included, aged between 18 and 86 (71.3% females). We observed a statistically significant correlation between supplement consumption and side effects at the end of the vaccination cycle (p = 0.000), which was also confirmed by logistic regression (p = 0.02). Significant associations were observed between supplement intake and side effects of diarrhea and nausea at the end of the vaccination cycle (p = 0.001; p = 0.04, respectively). Significant associations were observed between side effects and omega-3 and mineral supplementation at the start of the vaccination cycle (p = 0.02; p = 0.001, respectively), and between side effects and vitamin supplementation at the end of the vaccination cycle (p = 0.005). In conclusion, our study shows a positive impact of supplementation on vaccination response, increasing host immune defenses, and reducing side effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Synergistic Combination of Citrus Flavanones as Strong Antioxidant and COX-Inhibitor Agent.
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Iraci, Nunzio, Denaro, Marcella, Mandalari, Giuseppina, Giofrè, Salvatore Vincenzo, and Trombetta, Domenico
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GLUTATHIONE ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,FLAVANONES ,CITRUS ,ANTI-inflammatory agents ,REACTIVE oxygen species ,ARACHIDONIC acid - Abstract
Recently, we demonstrated that a Citrus flavanone mix (FM) shows antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, even after gastro-duodenal digestion (DFM). The aim of this study was to investigate the possible involvement of the cyclooxygenases (COXs) in the anti-inflammatory activity previously detected, using a human COX inhibitor screening assay, molecular modeling studies, and PGE2 release by Caco-2 cells stimulated with IL-1β and arachidonic acid. Furthermore, the ability to counteract pro-oxidative processes induced by IL-1β was evaluated by measuring four oxidative stress markers, namely, carbonylated proteins, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, reactive oxygen species, and reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione ratio in Caco-2 cells. All flavonoids showed a strong inhibitory activity on COXs, confirmed by molecular modeling studies, with DFM, which showed the best and most synergistic activity on COX-2 (82.45% vs. 87.93% of nimesulide). These results were also corroborated by the cell-based assays. Indeed, DFM proves to be the most powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent reducing, synergistically and in a statistically significant manner (p < 0.05), PGE2 release than the oxidative stress markers, also with respect to the nimesulide and trolox used as reference compounds. This leads to the hypothesis that FM could be an excellent antioxidant and COX inhibitor candidate to counteract intestinal inflammation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Composition and Biological Properties of Blanched Skin and Blanch Water Belonging to Three Sicilian Almond Cultivars.
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Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Smeriglio, Antonella, Rando, Rossana, Gervasi, Teresa, Tamburello, Maria Pia, Ginestra, Giovanna, La Camera, Erminia, Pennisi, Rosamaria, Sciortino, Maria Teresa, Mandalari, Giuseppina, and Trombetta, Domenico
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The almond industry produces, by bleaching and stripping, two by-products: blanched skin (BS) and blanch water (BW). The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional and polyphenolic profile, as well as the antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, and potential prebiotic effects of BS and BW from three different Sicilian cultivars. The total phenols and flavonoids contents were ≥1.72 and ≥0.56 g gallic acid equivalents and ≥0.52 and ≥0.18 g rutin equivalents/100 g dry extract (DE) in BS and BW, respectively. The antioxidant activity, evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging ability, trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity, ferric-reducing antioxidant power, and oxygen radical absorbance capacity, was ≥3.07 and ≥0.83 g trolox equivalent/100 g DE in BS and BW, respectively. Isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside was the most abundant flavonoid detected in both by-products. No antimicrobial effect was recorded, whereas BS samples exerted antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus 1 (EC
50 160.96 μg/mL). BS also showed high fibre (≥52.67%) and protein (≥10.99) contents and low fat (≤15.35%) and sugars (≤5.55%), making it nutritionally interesting. The present study proved that the cultivar is not a discriminating factor in determining the chemical and biological properties of BS and BW. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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33. The Essential Oil of Citrus lumia Risso and Poit. 'Pyriformis' Shows Promising Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Neuromodulatory Effects.
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Smeriglio, Antonella, Alloisio, Susanna, Barbieri, Raffaella, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Malaspina, Paola, Burlando, Bruno, Cornara, Laura, and Trombetta, Domenico
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CITRUS ,ESSENTIAL oils ,NEURAL circuitry ,MICROSCOPY ,SCANNING electron microscopy ,VISIBLE spectra - Abstract
Citrus lumia Risso and Poit. 'Pyriformis' are horticultural varieties of Citrus lumia Risso. The fruit is very fragrant and pear-shaped, with a bitter juice, a floral flavor, and a very thick rind. The flavedo shows enlarged (0.74 × 1.16 mm), spherical and ellipsoidal secretory cavities containing the essential oil (EO), visible using light microscopy, and more evident using scanning electron microscopy. The GC-FID and GC-MS analyses of the EO showed a phytochemical profile characterized by the predominance of D-limonene (93.67%). The EO showed interesting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities (IC
50 0.07–2.06 mg/mL), as evaluated by the in vitro cell-free enzymatic and non-enzymatic assays. To evaluate the effect on the neuronal functional activity, the embryonic cortical neuronal networks grown on multi-electrode array chips were exposed to non-cytotoxic concentrations of the EO (5–200 µg/mL). The spontaneous neuronal activity was recorded and the mean firing rate, mean burst rate, percentage of spikes in a burst, mean burst durations and inter-spike intervals within a burst parameter were calculated. The EO induced strong and concentration-dependent neuroinhibitory effects, with IC50 ranging between 11.4–31.1 µg/mL. Furthermore, it showed an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity (IC50 0.19 mg/mL), which is promising for controlling some of the key symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as memory and cognitive concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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34. The Pharmaceutical Formulation Plays a Pivotal Role in Hydroxytyrosol Pharmacokinetics.
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Di Renzo, Laura, Smeriglio, Antonella, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Gualtieri, Paola, and Trombetta, Domenico
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HYDROXYTYROSOL ,PHARMACOKINETICS ,ETHANOL ,OLIVE oil ,BIOAVAILABILITY ,BIOACTIVE compounds ,URINE ,BLOOD sampling - Abstract
Current evidence supports the use of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and its minor components such as hydroxytyrosol or 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl ethanol (DOPET), to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. Nevertheless, more intervention studies in humans are needed because some gaps remain in its bioavailability and metabolism. The aim of this study was to investigate the DOPET pharmacokinetics on 20 healthy volunteers by administering a hard enteric-coated capsule containing 7.5 mg of bioactive compound conveyed in EVOO. The treatment was preceded by a washout period with a polyphenol and an alcohol-free diet. Blood and urine samples were collected at baseline and different time points, and free DOPET and metabolites, as well as sulfo- and glucuro-conjugates, were quantified by LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS analysis. The plasma concentration versus time profiles of free DOPET was analyzed by a non-compartmental approach, and several pharmacokinetic parameters (C
max , Tmax , T1/2 , AUC0–440 min , AUC0–∞ , AUCt–∞, AUCextrap_pred , Clast and Kel ) were calculated. Results showed that DOPET Cmax (5.5 ng/mL) was reached after 123 min (Tmax ), with a T1/2 of 150.53 min. Comparing the data obtained with the literature, the bioavailability of this bioactive compound is about 2.5 times higher, confirming the hypothesis that the pharmaceutical formulation plays a pivotal role in the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of hydroxytyrosol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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35. Arsenic Adsorption and Toxicity Reduction of An Exopolysaccharide Produced by Bacillus licheniformis B3-15 of Shallow Hydrothermal Vent Origin.
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Spanò, Antonio, Zammuto, Vincenzo, Macrì, Angela, Agostino, Eleonora, Nicolò, Marco Sebastiano, Scala, Angela, Trombetta, Domenico, Smeriglio, Antonella, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Caccamo, Maria Teresa, Magazù, Salvatore, Martinez, Miguel, Leon, Carla Geraldine, Guglielmino, Salvatore Pietro Paolo, and Gugliandolo, Concetta
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BACILLUS licheniformis ,HYDROTHERMAL vents ,ARSENIC poisoning ,BIOLUMINESCENCE assay ,MASS spectrometry ,GLUTAMIC acid - Abstract
Exopolysaccharide (EPS) production represents an adaptive strategy developed by extremophiles to cope with environmental stresses. The EPS-producing Bacillus licheniformis B3-15, of shallow marine vent origin (Vulcano Island, Italy), was previously reported as tolerant to arsenate (As
V ). In this study, we evaluated: (i) the increasing production of EPS by Bacillus licheniformis B3-15 in the novel SG17 medium; (ii) the arsenic absorption capacity of the EPS by mass spectroscopy; (iii) the functional groups of EPS interacting with As by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy; and (iv) the ability of EPS to prevent arsenic toxicity by the bioluminescent assay. The EPS yield (240 mg L−1 ) was 45% higher than previously reported. The EPS was mainly constituted of disaccharide repeating units with a manno-pyranosidic configuration and low protein content, attributed to the poly-gamma glutamic acid component as evidenced by NMR analysis. ATR-FTIR spectra indicated that the functional groups of the EPS (O–H, C=O, C–O and C=C and N–O) were involved in the adsorption of the arsenic cations, with greater interactions between EPS and arsenate (AsV ) than arsenite (AsIII ). Consequently, the EPS at increasing concentration (100 and 300 µg mL−1 ) adsorbed AsV more efficiently (20.5% and 34.5%) than AsIII (0.7% and 1.8%). The bioluminescence assay showed that the EPS was not toxic, and its addition reduced the toxicity of both As forms by more than twofold. The crude EPS B3-15 could be used in arsenic bioremediation as a possible eco-friendly alternative to other physical or chemical methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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36. Pedoclimatic Conditions Influence the Morphological, Phytochemical and Biological Features of Mentha pulegium L.
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Cornara, Laura, Sgrò, Federica, Raimondo, Francesco Maria, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Mastracci, Luca, D'Angelo, Valeria, Germanò, Maria Paola, Trombetta, Domenico, and Smeriglio, Antonella
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ANTIOXIDANTS ,MINTS (Plants) ,CHORIOALLANTOIS ,FLOWER petals ,SCANNING electron microscopy ,COLLECTION & preservation of plant specimens - Abstract
In this study, Mentha pulegium leaves and flowers harvested in three different Sicilian areas were investigated from a micromorphological, phytochemical and biological point of view. Light and scanning electron microscopy showed the presence of spherocrystalline masses of diosmin both in the leaf epidermal cells and in thin flower petals. Two different chemotypes were identified (I, kaempferide/rosmarinic acid; II, jaceidin isomer A). Phytochemical screening identified plant from collection site II as the richest in total phenolics (16.74 g GAE/100 g DE) and that from collection site I as the richest in flavonoids (46.56 g RE/100 g DE). Seventy-seven metabolites were identified both in flower and leaf extracts. Plant from site II showed the best antioxidant (0.90–83.72 µg/mL) and anti-inflammatory (27.44–196.31 µg/mL) activity expressed as half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC
50 ) evaluated by DPPH, TEAC, FRAP, ORAC, BSA denaturation and protease inhibition assays. These data were also corroborated by in vitro cell-based assays on lymphocytes and erythrocytes. Moreover, plant of site II showed the best antiangiogenic properties (IC50 33.43–33.60 µg/mL) in vivo on a chick chorioallantoic membrane. In conclusion, pedoclimatic conditions influence the chemotype and the biological activity of M. pulegium, with chemotype I showing the most promising biological properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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37. Antioxidant-Enriched Diet on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Gene Expression: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Gualtieri, Paola, Marchetti, Marco, Frank, Giulia, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Colica, Carmela, Cianci, Rossella, De Lorenzo, Antonino, and Di Renzo, Laura
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NF-kappa B ,GENE expression ,MACROPHAGE migration inhibitory factor ,VITAMIN D receptors ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials - Abstract
The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is associated with beneficial effects against chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs). In particular, the content of micronutrients leads to an improvement of the oxidative and inflammatory profiles. A randomized, parallel, controlled study, on 24 subjects, was conducted to evaluate if 2-week supplementation with a mixed apple and bergamot juice (MAB juice), had a positive impact on the body composition, the biochemical profile, and oxidative and inflammatory gene expression (Superoxide dismutase (SOD1), Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ (PPARγ), catalase (CAT), chemokine C-C motif ligand 5 (CCL5), Nuclear Factor Kappa B Subunit 1 (NFKB1), Vitamin D Receptor (VDR), and Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF)), respect to a MedDiet. Body composition evaluation analysis showed a gain in lean mass (p < 0.01). Moreover, a significant reduction in total cholesterol/HDL index (p < 0.01) was pointed out between the two groups. Gene expression analysis highlighted an increase in MIF (p ≤ 0.05), PPARγ (p < 0.001), SOD1 (p ≤ 0.05), and VDR (p ≤ 0.05) expressions when comparing MedDiet and MedDiet + MAB juice groups. These data based on the nutrigenomics approach demonstrated that supplementing 2 weeks of MAB juice to the MedDiet could contribute to a reduction in the risk of CNCDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. FOSL1 as a candidate target gene for 11q12 rearrangements in desmoplastic fibroblastoma
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Macchia, Gemma, Trombetta, Domenico, Möller, Emely, Mertens, Fredrik, Storlazzi, Clelia T, Debiec-Rychter, Maria, Sciot, Raf, and Nord, Karolin H
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39. Molybdenum oxide nanocolloids prepared by an external field-assisted laser ablation in water
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Spadaro Salvatore, Bonsignore Martina, Fazio Enza, Cimino Francesco, Speciale Antonio, Trombetta Domenico, Barreca Francesco, Saija Antonina, and Neri Fortunato
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Physics ,QC1-999 - Abstract
he synthesis of extremely stable molybdenum oxide nanocolloids by pulsed laser ablation was studied. This green technique ensures the formation of contaminant-free nanostructures and the absence of by-products. A focused picosecond pulsed laser beam was used to ablate a solid molybdenum target immersed in deionized water. Molybdenum oxide nearly spherical nanoparticles with dimensions within few nanometers (20-100 nm) are synthesized when the ablation processes were carried out, in water, at room temperature and 80°C. The application of an external electric field during the ablation process induces a nanostructures reorganization, as indicated by Scanning-Transmission Electron Microscopy images analysis. The ablation products were also characterized by some spectroscopic techniques: conventional UV-vis optical absorption, atomic absorption, dynamic light scattering, micro-Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies. Finally, NIH/3T3 mouse fibroblasts were used to evaluate cell viability by the sulforhodamine B assay
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40. Punica granatum Peel and Leaf Extracts as Promising Strategies for HSV-1 Treatment.
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EL-Aguel, Asma, Pennisi, Rosamaria, Smeriglio, Antonella, Kallel, Imen, Tamburello, Maria Pia, D'Arrigo, Manuela, Barreca, Davide, Gargouri, Ahmed, Trombetta, Domenico, Mandalari, Giuseppina, and Sciortino, Maria Teresa
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POMEGRANATE ,VIRAL genes ,VIRAL DNA ,HERPES simplex ,VIRAL proteins ,GALLIC acid - Abstract
Punica granatum is a rich source of bioactive compounds which exhibit various biological effects. In this study, pomegranate peel and leaf ethanolic crude extracts (PPE and PLE, respectively) were phytochemically characterized and screened for antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiviral activity. LC-PDA-ESI-MS analysis led to the identification of different compounds, including ellagitannins, flavonoids and phenolic acids. The low IC
50 values, obtained by DPPH and FRAP assays, showed a noticeable antioxidant effect of PPE and PLE comparable to the reference standards. Both crude extracts and their main compounds (gallic acid, ellagic acid and punicalagin) were not toxic on Vero cells and exhibited a remarkable inhibitory effect on herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) viral plaques formation. Specifically, PPE inhibited HSV-1 adsorption to the cell surface more than PLE. Indeed, the viral DNA accumulation, the transcription of viral genes and the expression of viral proteins were significantly affected by PPE treatment. Amongst the compounds, punicalagin, which is abundant in PPE crude extract, inhibited HSV-1 replication, reducing viral DNA and transcripts accumulation, as well as proteins of all three phases of the viral replication cascade. In contrast, no antibacterial activity was detected. In conclusion, our findings indicate that Punica granatum peel and leaf extracts, especially punicalagin, could be a promising therapeutic candidate against HSV-1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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41. Intravascular NK/T-Cell Lymphoma: What We Know about This Diagnostically Challenging, Aggressive Disease.
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Zanelli, Magda, Parente, Paola, Sanguedolce, Francesca, Zizzo, Maurizio, Palicelli, Andrea, Bisagni, Alessandra, Carosi, Illuminato, Trombetta, Domenico, Mastracci, Luca, Ricci, Linda, Pancetti, Saverio, Martino, Giovanni, Broggi, Giuseppe, Caltabiano, Rosario, Cavazza, Alberto, and Ascani, Stefano
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BLOOD-vessel tumors ,EXTRANODAL NK-T-cell lymphoma ,DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis ,MOLECULAR pathology ,EPSTEIN-Barr virus ,EPSTEIN-Barr virus diseases - Abstract
Simple Summary: Intravascular lymphoma is a neoplasm with tumor cells localized exclusively within blood vessel lumina. Most cases are of B-cell origin; only rare cases of NK or T-cell lineage. Unlike intravascular large B-cell lymphoma, which is a well-recognized entity in the WHO classification, intravascular NK/T-cell lymphoma is not considered a specific entity and there is still a debate about whether it is closer to aggressive NK leukemia or to extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma. Our aim was to summarize the clinical, pathological, and molecular data on intravascular NK/T-cell lymphoma, which is a challenge both in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Recent molecular studies improved our understanding of the mechanism of lymphomagenesis, showing that multiple genetic events associated with EBV infection are required for the pathogenesis of this aggressive lymphoma. Promising therapeutic results may be offered by immune checkpoint inhibitors due to the high PD-L1 expression, which is possibly related to EBV infection. Intravascular lymphoma is a form of lymphoid malignancy characterized by neoplastic cells growing almost exclusively within the lumina of small- to medium-sized blood vessels. Most cases are of B-cell origin with rare cases of natural killer or T-cell lineage. Extranodal sites are affected, mainly the skin and central nervous system, although any organ may be involved. Intravascular NK/T-cell lymphoma deserves special attention because of its clinicopathologic features and the need for adequate immunophenotyping combined with clonality test for a proper diagnosis. Moreover, intravascular NK/T-cell lymphoma is strongly linked to Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), which is considered to play a role in tumorigenesis and to be responsible for the aggressive behavior of the disease. In this paper, we review the current knowledge on this rare lymphoma and, in particular, the most recent advances about its molecular landscape. The main distinguishing features with other EBV-related entities, such as extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, EBV-positive primary nodal T/NK-cell lymphoma, and aggressive NK-cell leukemia, are discussed to help pathologists obtain the correct diagnosis and consequently develop an adequate and prompt therapy response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Risk of Poisoning from Garden Plants: Misidentification between Laurel and Cherry Laurel.
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Malaspina, Paola, Betuzzi, Federica, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Smeriglio, Antonella, Cornara, Laura, and Trombetta, Domenico
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POISONOUS plants ,USEFUL plants ,EDIBLE plants ,WILD plants ,ORNAMENTAL plants ,CALCIUM oxalate ,POISONING ,TOXIC algae - Abstract
The misidentification between edible and poisonous plants is an increasing problem because of the new trend to collect wild plants, especially by amateur collectors who do not have the botanical skills to distinguish between edible and toxic species. Moreover, morphologically similar species are sometimes responsible for accidental contamination or used in the intentional adulteration of products for human and animal consumption. Laurus nobilis L. (laurel) and Prunus laurocerasus L. (cherry laurel) are typical ornamental shrubs of the Mediterranean region. Laurel is considered a non-toxic plant, widely used as flavorings. Conversely, cherry laurel leaves, morphologically similar to those of laurel, contain toxic cyanogenic glycosides. Considering this, the aim of this study was to carry out an in-depth evaluation of laurel and cherry laurel leaves by using light and scanning electron microscopy coupled with three step phytochemical analyses (qualitative and quantitative colorimetric assays and liquid chromatography). This allowed to highlight the distinguishing features of plant species investigated features such as the venation pattern, presence/absence of nectaries, calcium oxalate crystals, secretory idioblasts, and cyanogenic glycosides. Concluding, this multidisciplinary approach can be useful for the identification of plants but also fragments or pruning residues containing cyanogenic glycosides, in quality control tests, intoxications, and criminal cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. New Insights on Phytochemical Features and Biological Properties of Alnus glutinosa Stem Bark.
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Smeriglio, Antonella, D'Angelo, Valeria, Cacciola, Anna, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Raimondo, Francesco Maria, Trombetta, Domenico, and Germanò, Maria Paola
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ALNUS glutinosa ,PHYTOCHEMICALS ,CHORIOALLANTOIS ,GALLIC acid ,NEOVASCULARIZATION inhibitors ,ALKALINE phosphatase ,BIOACTIVE compounds - Abstract
Alnus glutinosa (namely black alder or European alder) is a tree of the Betulaceae family widely spread through Europe, Southeastern Asia, the Caucasus mountains, and Western Siberia. Its bark is traditionally used for medicinal purposes as an astringent, cathartic, febrifuge, emetic, hemostatic, and tonic, suggesting that it may contain bioactive compounds useful to counteract inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical profile of A. glutinosa stem bark extract (AGE) by LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS analysis and to validate some biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties by in vitro and in vivo models (chick chorioallantoic membranes and zebrafish embryos), that can justify its use against inflammatory-based diseases. The AGE showed a high total phenols content expressed as gallic acid equivalents (0.71 g GAE/g of AGE). Diarylheptanoids have been identified as the predominant compounds (0.65 g/g of AGE) with oregonin, which alone constitutes 74.67% of the AGE. The AGE showed a strong and concentration-dependent antioxidant (IC
50 0.15–12.21 µg/mL) and anti-inflammatory (IC50 5.47–12.97 µg/mL) activity. Furthermore, it showed promising anti-angiogenic activity, inhibiting both the vessel growth (IC50 23.39 µg/egg) and the release of an endogenous phosphatase alkaline enzyme (IC50 44.24 µg/embryo). In conclusion, AGE is a promising source of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and angio-modulator compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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44. Molecular analysis of the HuD gene in neuroendocrine lung cancers
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D’Alessandro, Vito, Muscarella, Lucia Anna, la Torre, Annamaria, Bisceglia, Michele, Parrella, Paola, Scaramuzzi, Gerardo, Storlazzi, Clelia Tiziana, Trombetta, Domenico, Kok, Klaas, De Cata, Angelo, Sperandeo, Marco, Zelante, Leopoldo, Carella, Massimo, and Vendemiale, Gianluigi
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45. Dietary ω-3 intake for the treatment of morning headache: A randomized controlled trial.
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Marchetti, Marco, Gualtieri, Paola, De Lorenzo, Antonino, Trombetta, Domenico, Smeriglio, Antonella, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Cianci, Rossella, Frank, Giulia, Schifano, Giulia, Bigioni, Giulia, and Di Renzo, Laura
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RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,FOOD consumption ,PLATELET lymphocyte ratio ,MEDITERRANEAN diet ,HEADACHE - Abstract
Morning headache (MH) is a frequent condition with a not fully explained pathogenesis. During the past years, several studies have been performed to identify a better diet therapy to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Our study aims to determine if an adequate omega-3 (&-3) intake in a Modified Mediterranean Diet (MMD) can improve the frequency and intensity of MH and, subsequently, the quality of life. Of the 150 enrolled subjects, 95 met the inclusion criteria (63.3%). Patients were included in the study and randomized into two groups: group A following MMD A and group B following MMD B. The MMD A group was designed to arise at least a 1.5:1 &-6/&-3 ratio; the MMD B group was designed to derive at least a 4:1 &-6/&-3 ratio. Eighty-four subjects completed the 6 weeks intervention (56%). After 6 weeks (t1), group A showed a significant reduction in both Headache Impact Test-6 and Visual Analog Scale scores (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). During dietary treatment, group A progressively dismissed ketoprofen-based pharmacological treatment (p = 0.002) from baseline to t1. Furthermore, a decrease in the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and neutrophil- to-lymphocyte ratio at t1 in group A (p = 0.02) was observed compared to group B. Concluding, this study provides evidence of a positive impact of &-3-enriched MMD regimen on the inflammatory status and MH. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Combination Treatment with Hydroxytyrosol and Vitamin E Improves NAFLD-Related Fibrosis.
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Panera, Nadia, Braghini, Maria Rita, Crudele, Annalisa, Smeriglio, Antonella, Bianchi, Marzia, Condorelli, Angelo Giuseppe, Nobili, Rebecca, Conti, Libenzio Adrian, De Stefanis, Cristiano, Lioci, Gessica, Gurrado, Fabio, Comparcola, Donatella, Mosca, Antonella, Sartorelli, Maria Rita, Scoppola, Vittorio, Svegliati-Baroni, Gianluca, Trombetta, Domenico, and Alisi, Anna
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-related liver fibrosis results in the encapsulation of injured liver parenchyma by a collagenous scar mainly imputable to hepatic stellate cells' activation. Approved pharmacological treatments against NAFLD-related fibrosis are still lacking, but natural compounds such as hydroxytyrosol (HXT) and vitamin E (VitE), are emerging as promising therapeutic opportunities. In this study, the potential anti-fibrotic effect of HXT + VitE combination therapy was investigated in vitro and in vivo. In particular, tumor growth factor (TGF)-β-activated LX-2 cells as an in vitro model, and carbon tetrachloride plus a Western diet as a mice model were employed. The effect of HXT + VitE on fibrosis was also investigated in children with biopsy-proven NAFLD. Our results demonstrated that HXT + VitE caused a reduction of proliferation, migration, contractility, and expression of pro-fibrogenic genes in TGF-β-activated LX-2 cells. HXT + VitE treatment also antagonized TGF-β-dependent upregulation of pro-oxidant NOX2 by interfering with nuclear translocation/activation of SMAD2/3 transcription factors. The mouse model of NAFLD-related fibrosis treated with HXT + VitE showed a marked reduction of fibrosis pattern by histology and gene expression. Accordingly, in children with NAFLD, HXT + VitE treatment caused a decrease of circulating levels of PIIINP and NOX2 that was supported over time. Our study suggests that HXT + VitE supplementation may improve NAFLD-related fibrosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Propolis: An update on its chemistry and pharmacological applications.
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Hossain, Rajib, Quispe, Cristina, Khan, Rasel Ahmed, Saikat, Abu Saim Mohammad, Ray, Pranta, Ongalbek, Damira, Yeskaliyeva, Balakyz, Jain, Divya, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Kiani, Roghayeh, Kobarfard, Farzad, Mojgani, Naheed, Saffarian, Parvaneh, Ayatollahi, Seyed Abdulmajid, Sarkar, Chandan, Islam, Mohammad Torequl, Keriman, Dılhun, Uçar, Arserim, and Martorell, Miquel
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS ,DRUG efficacy ,ANTI-inflammatory agents ,ANALGESICS ,ANTIOXIDANTS ,ANTI-infective agents ,ANTINEOPLASTIC agents ,PROPOLIS ,TRADITIONAL medicine ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,PHARMACEUTICAL chemistry ,TRANQUILIZING drugs - Abstract
Propolis, a resinous substance produced by honeybees from various plant sources, has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine for several purposes all over the world. The precise composition of propolis varies according to plant source, seasons harvesting, geography, type of bee flora, climate changes, and honeybee species at the site of collection. This apiary product has broad clinical applications such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, analgesic, antidepressant, and anxiolytic as well asimmunomodulatory effects. It is also well known from traditional uses in treating purulent disorders, improving the wound healing, and alleviating many of the related discomforts. Even if its use was already widespread since ancient times, after the First and Second World War, it has grown even more as well as the studies to identify its chemical and pharmacological features, allowing to discriminate the qualities of propolis in terms of the chemical profile and relative biological activity based on the geographic place of origin. Recently, several in vitro and in vivo studies have been carried out and new insights into the pharmaceutical prospects of this bee product in the management of different disorders, have been highlighted. Specifically, the available literature confirms the efficacy of propolis and its bioactive compounds in the reduction of cancer progression, inhibition of bacterial and viral infections as well as mitigation of parasitic-related symptoms, paving the way to the use of propolis as an alternative approach to improve the human health. However, a more conscious use of propolis in terms of standardized extracts as well as new clinical studies are needed to substantiate these health claims. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Design and experimental validation of OPERA_MET-A panel for deep methylation analysis by next generation sequencing.
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Fabrizio, Federico Pio, Castellana, Stefano, Centra, Flavia, Sparaneo, Angelo, Mastroianno, Mario, Mazza, Tommaso, Coco, Michelina, Trombetta, Domenico, Cingolani, Nicola, Centonza, Antonella, Graziano, Paolo, Maiello, Evaristo, Fazio, Vito Michele, and Muscarella, Lucia Anna
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METHYLATION ,NEOPLASTIC cell transformation ,DNA methylation ,HUMAN DNA ,EXPERIMENTAL design - Abstract
DNA methylation is the most recognized epigenetic mark that leads to a massive distortion in cancer cells. It has been observed that a large number of DNA aberrant methylation events occur simultaneously in a group of genes, thus providing a growth advantage to the cell in promoting cell differentiation and neoplastic transformation. Due to this reason, methylation profiles have been suggested as promising cancer biomarkers. Here, we designed and performed a first step of validation of a novel targeted next generation sequencing (NGS) panel for methylation analysis, which can simultaneously evaluate the methylation levels at CpG sites of multiple cancer-related genes. The OPERA_MET-A methylation panel was designed using the Ion AmpliSeq™ technology to amplify 155 regions with 125-175 bpmean length and covers a total of 1107 CpGs of 18 cancer-related genes. The performance of the panel was assessed by running commercially available fully methylated and unmethylated control human genomic DNA (gDNA) samples and a variable mixture of them. The libraries were run on Ion Torrent platform and the sequencing output was analyzed using the "methylation_analysis" plugin. DNA methylation calls on both Watson (W) and Crick (C) strands and methylated:unmethylated ratio for each CpG site were obtained. Cell lines, fresh frozen and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) lung cancer tissues were tested. The OPERA_MET-A panel allows to run a minimum of 6 samples/530 chip toreachanobservedmean target depth=2,500X (W and C strands) and an average number of mapped reads >750,000/sample. The conversion efficiency, determined by spiking-in unmethylated Lambda DNA into each sample before the bisulfite conversion process, was >97% for all samples. The observed percentage of global methylation for all CpGs was >95% and <5% for fully methylated and unmethylated gDNA samples, respectively, and the observed results for the variable mixtures were in agreement with what was expected. Methylation-specific NGS analysis represents a feasible method for a fast and multiplexed screening of cancer patients by a high-throughput approach. Moreover, it offers the opportunity to construct a more robust algorithm for disease prediction in cancer patients having a low quantity of biological material available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Hydroxytyrosol Recovers SARS-CoV-2-PLpro-Dependent Impairment of Interferon Related Genes in Polarized Human Airway, Intestinal and Liver Epithelial Cells.
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Crudele, Annalisa, Smeriglio, Antonella, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Panera, Nadia, Bianchi, Marzia, Braghini, Maria Rita, Pastore, Anna, Tocco, Valeria, Carsetti, Rita, Zaffina, Salvatore, Alisi, Anna, and Trombetta, Domenico
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OLIVE oil ,SARS-CoV-2 ,OLIVE leaves ,LIVER cells ,EPITHELIAL cells ,CELL death ,AIRWAY (Anatomy) ,POST-acute COVID-19 syndrome - Abstract
As shown in Figure 2A, the exposure of Calu-3, Caco-2 and HepG2 cells to 10 M HXT (PLpro + HXT) caused a statistically significant reduction of PLpro mRNA with respect to untreated counterpart (PLpro) after 24 h. The histograms report GSH/GSSG ratio (A), percentage of ROS release (B), and levels of NO (C), TBARS (D) and protein carbonyl (E) in Calu-3, Caco-2 and HepG2 cells expressing PLpro (PLpro) compared to empty vector (pCMV3). (A) PLpro mRNA expression in Calu-3, Caco-2 and HepG2 cells after transfection with plasmid for PLpro (PLpro) or empty vector (pCMV3). [Extracted from the article]
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50. Anti-Inflammatory and Wound Healing Properties of Leaf and Rhizome Extracts from the Medicinal Plant Peucedanum ostruthium (L.) W. D. J. Koch.
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Danna, Cristina, Bazzicalupo, Miriam, Ingegneri, Mariarosaria, Smeriglio, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Burlando, Bruno, and Cornara, Laura
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Peucedanum ostruthium (L.) W. D. J. Koch (Apiaceae) is a worldwide perennial herb native to the mountains of central Southern Europe. The rhizome has a long tradition in popular medicine, while ethnobotanical surveys have revealed local uses of leaves for superficial injuries. To experimentally validate these uses, plant material was collected in the Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italy, and the rhizome and leaves were micromorphologically and phytochemically characterized. Polyphenol-enriched hydroalcoholic rhizome and leaf extracts, used in cell-free assays, showed strong and concentration-dependent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In vitro tests revealed cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase inhibition by the leaf extract, while the rhizome extract induced only lipoxygenase inhibition. MTT assays on HaCaT keratinocytes and L929 fibroblasts showed low cytotoxicity of extracts. In vitro scratch wound test on HaCaT resulted in a strong induction of wound closure with the leaf extract, while the effect of the rhizome extract was lower. The same test on L929 cells showed similar wound closure induction with both extracts. The results confirmed the traditional medicinal uses of the rhizome as an anti-inflammatory and wound healing remedy for superficial injuries but also highlighted that the leaves can be exploited for these purposes with equal or superior effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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