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Esposito R, Sorrentino R, Riccio E, Santoro C, Pellegrino AM, Lembo M, Losi M, Imbriaco M, Pisani A, Trimarco B, Galderisi M. P1260Prominent reduction of subepicardial strain and increase of transmural myocardial gradient in native Anderson-Fabry disease: a speckle tracking echocardiography study. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p1260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Camposilvan E, Leone R, Gremillard L, Sorrentino R, Zarone F, Ferrari M, Chevalier J. Aging resistance, mechanical properties and translucency of different yttria-stabilized zirconia ceramics for monolithic dental crown applications. Dent Mater 2018; 34:879-890. [PMID: 29598882 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2017] [Revised: 02/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The dental market moves towards high-translucency monolithic zirconia dental crowns, which are usually placed either with - or without - a thin glaze layer. The microstructural features and the mechanical performances of these materials are still controversial, as well as their susceptibility to aging. This paper aims at studying these aspects in the current generation of zirconia dental crowns showing different degrees of translucency. METHODS Four different commercial zirconia materials were investigated, including one standard 'full-strength' 3Y-TZP and three grades with improved translucency. The microstructural features (phase composition and assemblage, grain size) were carefully studied, as well as mechanical properties (biaxial bending strength and indentation toughness), translucency and aging behavior (in autoclave at 134°C). Aging was conducted on crowns with and without glaze to better represent clinical uses. RESULTS Important differences are found in terms of microstructures among the materials in terms of cubic phase content and yttria in the tetragonal phase, leading to different optical, mechanical and aging resistance properties. We show that higher cubic phase content leads to better translucency and stability in water steam, but at the expense of strength and toughness. A compromise is always inevitable between translucency and aging resistance on one side and mechanical properties on the other side. SIGNIFICANCE
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Vitulano C, Tedeschi V, Paladini F, Sorrentino R, Fiorillo MT. The interplay between HLA-B27 and ERAP1/ERAP2 aminopeptidases: from anti-viral protection to spondyloarthritis. Clin Exp Immunol 2017; 190:281-290. [PMID: 28759104 DOI: 10.1111/cei.13020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The human leukocyte antigen class I gene HLA-B27 is the strongest risk factor for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory arthritic disorder. More recently, the Endoplasmic Reticulum Aminopeptidase (ERAP) 1 and 2 genes have been identified by genome wide association studies (GWAS) as additional susceptibility factors. In the ER, these aminopeptidases trim the peptides to a length suitable to fit into the groove of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules. It is noteworthy that an epistatic interaction between HLA-B27 and ERAP1, but not between HLA-B27 and ERAP2, has been highlighted. However, these observations suggest a paramount centrality for the HLA-B27 peptide repertoire that determines the natural B27 immunological function, i.e. the T cell antigen presentation and, as a by-product, elicits HLA-B27 aberrant behaviours: (i) the misfolding leading to ER stress responses and autophagy and (ii) the surface expression of homodimers acting as ligands for innate immune receptors. In this context, it has been observed that the HLA-B27 carriers, besides being prone to autoimmunity, display a far better surveillance to some viral infections. This review focuses on the ambivalent role of HLA-B27 in autoimmunity and viral protection correlating its functions to the quantitative and qualitative effects of ERAP1 and ERAP2 polymorphisms on their enzymatic activity.
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De Santis S, Kunde D, Galleggiante V, Liso M, Scandiffio L, Serino G, Pinto A, Campiglia P, Sorrentino R, Cavalcanti E, Santino A, Caruso ML, Eri R, Chieppa M. TNFα deficiency results in increased IL-1β in an early onset of spontaneous murine colitis. Cell Death Dis 2017; 8:e2993. [PMID: 28796256 PMCID: PMC5596580 DOI: 10.1038/cddis.2017.397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)) is a multifactorial disease resulting from immune dysregulation in the gut. The underlying colitis is characterized by high levels of inflammatory cytokines, including TNFα. Biological intervention for IBD patients using anti-TNFα antibodies is often an effective therapeutic solution. However, TNFα neutralization fails to induce remission in a subgroup of IBD patients, primarily in UC patients. There is a dearth of suitable animal models representing TNFα non-responders. Here we have combined one of the best UC models currently available, namely Winnie and the TNFαKO mouse to generate a TNFα-deficient Winnie to study early onset colitis. The induced TNFα deficiency with underlying colitis does not influence general health (viability and body weight) or clinical parameters (colon weight, colon length and histological colitis) when compared with the Winnie genotype alone. The molecular characterization resulted in identification of Il1β as the major elevated cytokine during early phases of colitis. Further, in vitro functional assay using bone marrow-derived dendritic cells confirmed IL-1β as the major cytokine released in the absence of TNFα. This study has generated a successful model of colitis that remains TNFα non-responsive and has demonstrated that IL-1β expression is a major pathway for the progression of colitis in this system. These data also suggest that IL-1β can be a potential target for clinical intervention of UC patients who fail to respond to TNFα neutralization.
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Ferrari M, Sorrentino R, Juloski J, Grandini S, Carrabba M, Discepoli N, Ferrari Cagidiaco E. Post-Retained Single Crowns versus Fixed Dental Prostheses: A 7-Year Prospective Clinical Study. J Dent Res 2017; 96:1490-1497. [DOI: 10.1177/0022034517724146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Alcidi G, Evola V, Sorrentino R, Esposito R, Santoro C, Lo Iudice F, Fazio V, Sellitto V, Novo G, Trimarco B, Galderisi M. P1450Effect of overweight and obesity on left ventricular longitudinal multi-layer strain: a speckle tracking two-dimensional echocardiographic study. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx502.p1450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Sireci F, Speciale R, Gallina S, Sorrentino R, Canevari FR. Clarithromycin in the Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Preliminary Results of a Possible Its New Use. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 70:87-91. [PMID: 29456949 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-017-1153-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of prolonged therapy with low-dose clarithromycin in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps (CRSwP) after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). A total of 10 patients with CRSwP were identified and subjected to bilateral ESS. In post-operative patients they were treated with nasal wash with saline solution and steroid sprays (beclomethasone). During follow-up, after 30-40 days after the operation (M = 35.4 SD = +4.33), patients reported a worsening of symptoms with onset of nasal obstruction; reduction/loss of smell; headache; onset of viscous secretions and therefore all patients continued therapy with saline nasal irrigation, topical steroid therapy and started macrolide (clarithromycin 500 mg/pill: 1 pill/day for 3 days a week for 1 month). 22-item SinoNasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) and a score to the endoscopic evaluation (endoscopic appearance score, EAS) before and after treatment were performed to evaluate efficacy of treatment. The results of the SNOT-22 and EAS showed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) for some parameters such as: the need to blow nose, sneezing, hyposmia, viscous mucous secretions about the SNOT-22 and reduction of secretions and edema of the nasal mucosa about the EAS. The preliminary results of our study show that the low-dose clarithromycin for a period of 1 month can improve patient complaints with CRSwP not only through the antibacterial properties but also for the immunomodulatory characteristics.
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Ferraris S, Truffa Giachet F, Miola M, Bertone E, Varesano A, Vineis C, Cochis A, Sorrentino R, Rimondini L, Spriano S. Nanogrooves and keratin nanofibers on titanium surfaces aimed at driving gingival fibroblasts alignment and proliferation without increasing bacterial adhesion. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 76:1-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.02.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Revised: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Canevari FR, Montevecchi F, Galla S, Sorrentino R, Vicini C, Sireci F. Trans-oral robotic surgery for a Ewing's sarcoma of tongue in a pediatric patient: a case report. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 86 Suppl 1:26-29. [PMID: 28571929 PMCID: PMC9422648 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 03/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Sireci F, Nicolotti M, Battaglia P, Sorrentino R, Castelnuovo P, Canevari FR. Canine fossa puncture in endoscopic sinus surgery: report of two cases. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 83:594-599. [PMID: 28400177 PMCID: PMC9444727 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 01/29/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis is a common chronic disease that often affects maxillary sinus. Endoscopic sinus surgery is the most common procedure for treating the majority of maxillary sinus lesions. Objective To demonstrate the role of canine fossa puncture during endoscopic sinus surgery procedure in patients with severe maxillary sinus disease. Methods We present 2 cases where canine fossa puncture has been performed as method to obtain a complete access to the maxillary antrum. Results According our experience, 2 cases on 296 endoscopic sinus surgery (0.6%) where antrostomy and used of angled microdebrider were not sufficient, canine fossa puncture has been performed as an alternative method to obtain a complete access to the maxillary antrum. Conclusion Although the advent of endoscopic sinus surgery, our cases support the fact that actually canine fossa puncture is a minimally invasive technique useful in selected cases.
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Spaziano G, Sorrentino R, Matteis M, Malgieri G, Sgambato M, Russo TP, Terlizzi M, Roviezzo F, Rossi F, Pinto A, Fattorusso R, D'Agostino B. Nociceptin reduces the inflammatory immune microenvironment in a conventional murine model of airway hyperresponsiveness. Clin Exp Allergy 2017; 47:208-216. [PMID: 27562660 DOI: 10.1111/cea.12808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Revised: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nociceptin/orphanin FQ (N/OFQ) and its receptor (NOP) are involved in airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and inflammation. However, the role of nociceptin at modulating the inflammatory immune microenvironment in asthma is still unclear. OBJECTIVE To understand the role of N/OFQ in the regulation of a Th2-like environment, we used a conventional murine model of AHR. METHODS Balb/c and CD1 mice were sensitized to ovalbumin (OVA) and treated with saline solution or N/OFQ, at days 0 and 7. A group of Balb/c mice were killed at 7 and 14 days from the first sensitization for the inflammatory profile evaluation while a group of Balb/c and CD1 mice were aerosol-challenged from day 21 to 23 with OVA and killed 24 h later for functional evaluations. RESULTS In OVA-sensitized mice, N/OFQ significantly reduced IL-4+ CD4+ T cells in lymph nodes (LN) and IL-13 in the lungs, while it induced IFN-γ increase in the lung. The efflux of dendritic cells (DCs) to the mediastinic LN and into the lung of OVA-sensitized mice was reduced in N/OFQ-treated and sensitized mice. N/OFQ reduced the expression of CD80 on DCs, indicating its ability to modulate the activation of DCs. In a less prone Th2-like environment mice strain, such as CD1 mice, N/OFQ did not modify lung resistances as observed in BALB/c mice. Finally, spectroscopic data showed the N/OFQ was able to interact onto the membrane of DCs obtained from Balb/c rather than CD1 mice, indicating its ability to modulate AHR in a Th2-like environment with a direct activity on DCs. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our data confirmed the capability of N/OFQ to modulate the immune microenvironment in the lung of Th2-biased, OVA-sensitized Balb/c mice, suggesting N/OFQ-NOP axis as a novel pharmacological tool to modulate the inflammatory immune microenvironment in asthma.
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Ujka K, Chiu DYY, Tayel H, Mostafa SHAIMA, Ramberg E, Walsh JL, Hassan M, Pavlyukova EN, Li L, Nemes A, Sorrentino R, Nemes A, Modas Daniel P, Bruno RM, Catuzzo B, Bastiani L, Tonacci A, D'angelo G, Mrakic-Sposta S, Vezzoli A, Giardini G, Pratali L, Kalra PA, Green D, Hughes J, Sinha S, Abidin N, Sabry SHAIMA, Mostafa SHERIN, Mohamed HAMODA, Aboelenein HESHAM, Olausson M, Joergensen TBS, Bhadwad P, Nepper ML, Binko TS, Petersen JR, Fornitz GG, Lamaa N, Sakr G, Abou Hassan OK, Jalkh K, Al Jaroudi W, Ismaeel H, Abd Alrahman T, Mazen A, Hegazy SH, Gladkih NN, Klein IR, Karpov RS, Craft MC, Winter JW, Hsu HH, Joseph NJ, Klas BK, Kutty SK, Domsik P, Kalapos A, Oszlanczi M, Orosz A, Valkusz Z, Forster T, Lengyel C, Santoro C, Esposito R, Pezzullo E, Buonauro A, Schiano-Lomoriello V, Cocozza S, Vaccaro A, Trimarco B, Galderisi M, Domsik P, Kalapos A, Oszlanczi M, Forster T, Ramos R, Teixeira PP, Barbosa C, Leal C, Morais E, Caveirinha D, Oliveira E, Figueiredo L, Ferreira RC. P260Right cardiac chambers remodeling in marathon and ultra-trail athletes detected by speckle-tracking echocardiographyP261Speckle tracking determination of tissue motion annular displacement: comparison with strain and ejection fraction, and association with outcomes in haemodialysis patientsP262Value of right ventricular 2D-speckle tracking parameters in predicting the TIMI flow grade of the RCA in patients with acute RV infarctionP263The correlation between left atrial deformation indices and the CHA2DS2 - VASc risk score in patients with atrial fibrillationP264Right atrial and ventricular function evaluated with speckle tracking in patients with acute pulmonary embolismP265Enhanced accuracy of a speckle tracking strain based artificial intelligence model to differentiate ischaemic myocardial disease and cardiomyopathyP266Detection of early left ventricular and left atrial dysfunction in type I diabetes mellitus using 2D speckle tracking echocardiographyP267Two-dimensional left ventricular global longitudinal strain dynamics after percutaneous coronary intervention in stable single-vessel coronary artery disease patientsP268Left ventricular twist, torsion and strain in the fetus by 3D echocardiography: feasibility and comparisons with 2DP269Left atrial deformation analysis in acromegaly - a three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiographic studyP270Impact of hemodialysis on three-dimensional left ventricular myocardial deformation in end-stage renal disease: relationships with preload reductionP271Right atrial function in noncompaction cardiomyopathy - a three-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiographic studyP272CABG failure in the era of cardiac computed tomography - after 8 years half the patients have at least one graft affected. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2016; 17:ii45-ii48. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jew236.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Cambronero Cortinas E, Marini C, Sorrentino R, Hassan Y, Badea RG, Heseltine TD, Laymouna R, Santoro C, Sawicka K, Gonzalez Garcia AE, Bret Zurita M, Garcia Hamilton D, Corbi Pascual MJ, Ruiz Cantador J, Oliver Ruiz JM, Ancona F, Stella S, Rosa I, Spartera M, Melisurgo G, Pappalardo F, Margonato A, Agricola E, Lo Iudice F, Niglio T, Stabile E, Galderisi M, Trimarco B, Elsharkawy E, Laymouna R, Elgowelly M, Almaghraby A, Enache R, Serban M, Gherasim D, Platon P, Ginghina C, Lima E, Cino-Polla JM, Elsharkawy E, Hassan Y, Elgowelly M, Almaghraby A, Ilardi F, Lembo M, Lo Iudice F, Cirillo P, Esposito G, Trimarco B, Galderisi M, Prasal M, Tomaszewski M, Wojtkowska A, Tomaszewski A. Clinical Cases: Ischaemic heart disease899Asymptomatic very late presentation of ALCAPA900Usefulness of 3-dimensional contrast echocardiography in the diagnosis of a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after acute myocardial infarction901Peri-procedural jailing of septal perforator branch retrospectively identified using speckle tracking echocardiography902Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA)903Coronary artery compression by aneurysmal pulmonary artery904A rare complication of myocardial infarction: pseudoaneurysm leading to ischaemic VSD905Single coronary ostium from the right aortic sinus of valsalva906Incremental value of regional longitudinal strain upon visual assessment for detection of ischemia during dobutamine stress echocardiography907One serious complication after myocardial infarction, isn't that enough? Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jew257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Sireci F, Speciale R, Sorrentino R, Turri-Zanoni M, Nicolotti M, Canevari FR. Nasal packing in sphenopalatine artery bleeding: therapeutic or harmful? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 274:1501-1505. [PMID: 27837422 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-4381-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The aim of this study is to present our management protocol of sphenopalatine artery bleeding, demonstrating that nasoendoscopic cautery (NC) was a more effective method than the nasal packing, in terms of shorter inpatient stay and reduced complications rate. We present ten posterior epistaxis not resolved by nasal packing. Tabotamp® was placed in the area of sphenopalatine foramen and/or in those parts of the posterior nasal cavity, where it was suspected that bleeding origins. In two cases, the bleeding was resolved in this way, instead eight cases needed of subperiosteal cauterization of sphenopalatine artery by Dessi bipolar forceps (MicroFrance®). 4 of these 8 patients evidenced a remarkable bleeding removing nasal packing (Hb before-nasal packing = 15 ± 0.69 versus Hb after-nasal packing = 13.3 ± 0.81; t student = 2.94; p value = 0.025). These four patients showed a deviation of the nasal septum ipsilateral to epistaxis, and according our experience, a traumatism of sphenopalatine area can be caused by Merocel® nasal packing in this condition. During follow-up, no recurrences of nasal bleeding have been observed in such patients. Nasal packing must be considered if posterior epistaxis is severe, but always taking into account the specific anatomy of patient and in particular septal spurs that can further compromise sphenopalatine artery. In our experience, the endoscopic endonasal cauterization of the sphenopalatine branches represented a safe and effective procedure.
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Costabile G, d'Angelo I, d'Emmanuele di Villa Bianca R, Mitidieri E, Pompili B, Del Porto P, Leoni L, Visca P, Miro A, Quaglia F, Imperi F, Sorrentino R, Ungaro F. Development of inhalable hyaluronan/mannitol composite dry powders for flucytosine repositioning in local therapy of lung infections. J Control Release 2016; 238:80-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2016] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Carrabba M, Vichi A, Sorrentino R, Fabian Fonzar R, Ferrari M. Flexural strength and contrast ratio comparison for translucent zirconia. Dent Mater 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2016.08.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Leone R, Sorrentino R, Camposilvan E, Chevalier J, Zarone F, Ferrari M. In vitro aging and mechanical properties of translucent monolithic zirconia. Dent Mater 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2016.08.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Sorrentino R, Leone R, Camposilvan E, Chevalier J, Ferrari M, Zarone F. Hydrothermal degradation of monolithic zirconia: Guidelines for finishing treatments. Dent Mater 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2016.08.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Angerame D, De Biasi M, Del Lupo V, Bevilacqua L, Zarone F, Sorrentino R. Influence of finish line on the marginal seal of nanohybrid composite crowns after periodontal scaling: a microleakage study. MINERVA STOMATOLOGICA 2015; 64:219-230. [PMID: 26094895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM The aim of the present microleakage study was to assess the sealing ability of nanohybrid composite crowns with different finish lines exposed to simulated mechanical periodontal treatment (SMPT). METHODS After sample size calculation (α=0.05; β=0.20; δ=1.0; σ=0.8), sixty extracted mandibular molars were divided into four groups (N.=15): G1, 90° shoulder; G2, beveled 90° shoulder; G3, 90° shoulder and SMPT; G4, beveled 90° shoulder and SMPT. Tooth preparations were carried out by means of diamond burs and Arkansas stones. The buildup of crowns was performed with a nanohybrid composite on master casts obtained after polyether impressions and crowns were cemented with self-adhesive cement. Groups G3 and G4 were subjected to the equivalent of five years of semestral mechanical periodontal scaling with Gracey curettes (2-mm long strokes, 5 N). Samples were immersed into a methylene blue supersaturated solution for 10 minutes. Microleakage was measured by stereomicroscopic observation of multiple sections of the samples and leakage data underwent statistical analysis with non-parametric tests. RESULTS Marginal microleakage was 1.53±1.27% and 17.60±12.72% of the length of the adhesive interface in G1 and G2, respectively. SMPT reduced dye penetration (P<0.001) with G3 not leaking at all and G4 leaking along the 5.58±1.84% of the adhesive interface. The bevel preparation significantly worsened the marginal seal both in control and treated crowns (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Microleakage of nanohybrid composite crowns increased by adding a bevel to a 90° shoulder preparation and diminished after SMPT.
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Roviezzo F, Sorrentino R, Bertolino A, De Gruttola L, Terlizzi M, Pinto A, Napolitano M, Castello G, D'Agostino B, Ianaro A, Sorrentino R, Cirino G. S1P-induced airway smooth muscle hyperresponsiveness and lung inflammation in vivo: molecular and cellular mechanisms. Br J Pharmacol 2015; 172:1882-93. [PMID: 25439580 DOI: 10.1111/bph.13033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2013] [Revised: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) has been shown to be involved in the asthmatic disease as well in preclinical mouse experimental models of this disease. The aim of this study was to understand the mechanism(s) underlying S1P effects on the lung. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH BALB/c, mast cell-deficient and Nude mice were injected with S1P (s.c.) on days 0 and 7. Functional, molecular and cellular studies were performed. KEY RESULTS S1P administration to BALB/c mice increased airway smooth muscle reactivity, mucus production, PGD2 , IgE, IL-4 and IL-13 release. These features were associated to a higher recruitment of mast cells to the lung. Mast cell-deficient Kit (W) (-sh/) (W) (-sh) mice injected with S1P did not display airway smooth muscle hyper-reactivity. However, lung inflammation and IgE production were still present. Treatment in vivo with the anti-CD23 antibody B3B4, which blocks IgE production, inhibited both S1P-induced airway smooth muscle reactivity in vitro and lung inflammation. S1P administration to Nude mice did not elicit airway smooth muscle hyper-reactivity and lung inflammation. Naïve (untreated) mice subjected to the adoptive transfer of CD4+ T-cells harvested from S1P-treated mice presented all the features elicited by S1P in the lung. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS S1P triggers a cascade of events that sequentially involves T-cells, IgE and mast cells reproducing several asthma-like features. This model may represent a useful tool for defining the role of S1P in the mechanism of action of currently-used drugs as well as in the development of new therapeutic approaches for asthma-like diseases.
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Brancaleone V, Vellecco V, Matassa DS, d'Emmanuele di Villa Bianca R, Sorrentino R, Ianaro A, Bucci M, Esposito F, Cirino G. Crucial role of androgen receptor in vascular H2S biosynthesis induced by testosterone. Br J Pharmacol 2014; 172:1505-15. [PMID: 24750035 DOI: 10.1111/bph.12740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2013] [Revised: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a gaseous mediator strongly involved in cardiovascular homeostasis, where it provokes vasodilatation. Having previously shown that H2 S contributes to testosterone-induced vasorelaxation, here we aim to uncover the mechanisms underlying this effect. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH H2 S biosynthesis was evaluated in rat isolated aortic rings following androgen receptor (NR3C4) stimulation. Co-immunoprecipitation and surface plasmon resonance analysis were performed to investigate mechanisms involved in NR3C4 activation. KEY RESULTS Pretreatment with NR3C4 antagonist nilutamide prevented testosterone-induced increase in H2S and reduced its vasodilator effect. Androgen agonist mesterolone also increased H2S and induced vasodilatation; effects attenuated by the selective cystathionine-γ lyase (CSE) inhibitor propargylglycine. The NR3C4-multicomplex-derived heat shock protein 90 (hsp90) was also involved in this effect; its specific inhibitor geldanamycin strongly reduced testosterone-induced H2S production. Neither progesterone nor 17-β-oestradiol induced H2S release. Furthermore, we demonstrated that CSE, the main vascular H2S-synthesizing enzyme, is physically associated with the NR3C4/hsp90 complex and the generation of such a ternary system represents a key event leading to CSE activation. Finally, H2S levels in human blood collected from male healthy volunteers were higher than those in female samples. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS We demonstrated that selective activation of the NR3C4 is essential for H2S biosynthesis within vascular tissue, and this event is based on the formation of a ternary complex between cystathionine-γ lyase, NR3C4and hsp90. This novel molecular mechanism operating in the vasculature, corroborated by higher H2S levels in males, suggests that the L-cysteine/CSE/H2S pathway may be preferentially activated in males leading to gender-specific H2S biosynthesis.
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Yetik-Anacak G, Sorrentino R, Linder AE, Murat N. Gas what: NO is not the only answer to sexual function. Br J Pharmacol 2014; 172:1434-54. [PMID: 24661203 DOI: 10.1111/bph.12700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Revised: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The ability to get and keep an erection is important to men for several reasons and the inability is known as erectile dysfunction (ED). ED has started to be accepted as an early indicator of systemic endothelial dysfunction and subsequently of cardiovascular diseases. The role of NO in endothelial relaxation and erectile function is well accepted. The discovery of NO as a small signalling gasotransmitter led to the investigation of the role of other endogenously derived gases, carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulphide (H2 S) in physiological and pathophysiological conditions. The role of NO and CO in sexual function and dysfunction has been investigated more extensively and, recently, the involvement of H2 S in erectile function has also been confirmed. In this review, we focus on the role of these three sister gasotransmitters in the physiology, pharmacology and pathophysiology of sexual function in man, specifically erectile function. We have also reviewed the role of soluble guanylyl cyclase/cGMP pathway as a common target of these gasotransmitters. Several studies have proposed alternative therapies targeting different mechanisms in addition to PDE-5 inhibition for ED treatment, since some patients do not respond to these drugs. This review highlights complementary and possible coordinated roles for these mediators and treatments targeting these gasotransmitters in erectile function/ED.
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Bertuccio A, Perotti M, Sorrentino R, Versari P, Barbanera A. Employment of Cochlear Implant in Skull Base Surgery: Our Experience. Skull Base Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1384107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cauli A, Dessole G, Porru G, Cassotta A, Piga M, Vacca A, Ibba V, Fiorillo M, Sorrentino R, Mathieu A. FRI0160 Comparable Amount of Free Heavy Chain and β2M in the Cytoplasm of Ex Vivo Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of B*2705 Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients VS B*2705 and B*2709 Healthy Subjects Does not Support the UPR Theory. Influence of ERAP1 Polymorphisms. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.4442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Leone R, Zarone F, Piombino P, Sorrentino R. Two-year prospective clinical study of posterior CAD–CAM cobalt-chromium single crowns. Dent Mater 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2014.08.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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