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Cicero AFG, Derosa G, D'angelo A, Bove M, Gaddi AV, Borghi C. Gender-specific haemodynamic and metabolic effects of a sequential training programme on overweight-obese hypertensives. Blood Press 2009; 18:111-6. [DOI: 10.1080/08037050902903355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cicero AFG, Derosa G, Manca M, Bove M, Borghi C, Gaddi AV. Vascular Remodeling and Prothrombotic Markers in Subjects Affected by Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia and/or Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Prevention for Cardiovascular Disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 14:193-8. [DOI: 10.1080/10623320701606731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cicero AFG, Derosa G, Manca M, Bove M, Borghi C, Gaddi AV. Different Effect of Psyllium and Guar Dietary Supplementation on Blood Pressure Control in Hypertensive Overweight Patients: A Six-Month, Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin Exp Hypertens 2009; 29:383-94. [PMID: 17729055 DOI: 10.1080/10641960701578378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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In the setting of a six-month, open-label clinical trial, 141 consecutively enrolled, hypertensive, overweight patients were randomized to the oral ingestion of psyllium powder or guar gum 3.5 gr t.i.d., to be taken 20 min before the main two meals, or to standard diet. Both fibers improved significantly BMI, FPG, FPI, HOMA Index, HbA1c, LDL-C, and ApoB. Psyllium supplementation only exerted a significant improvement in plasma TG concentration, in SBP and DBP. In our study, six-month supplementation with psyllium fiber, but not with guar fiber nor standard diet, appears to significantly reduce both SBP and DBP in hypertensive overweight subjects.
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Trompetto C, Avanzino L, Bove M, Marinelli L, Molfetta L, Trentini R, Abbruzzese G. External shock waves therapy in dystonia: preliminary results. Eur J Neurol 2009; 16:517-21. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2008.02525.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Casato M, Carlesimo M, Francia A, Timarco C, Antenucci A, Bove M, Martini H, Visentini M, Fiorilli M, Conti L. Influence of inherited and acquired thrombophilic defects on the clinical manifestations of mixed cryoglobulinaemia. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2008; 47:1659-63. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ken303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Avanzino L, Bove M, Tacchino A, Trompetto C, Giannini A, Ghilardi M, Quartarone A, Abbruzzese G. Fatiguing exercises based on repetitive finger opposition movements can influence corticospinal excitability and motor behavior: a time course study. Brain Stimul 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2008.06.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Cicero AF, Derosa G, Bove M, Grandi E, Uliassi E, Borghi C, Gaddi AV. A nutraceutical based approach to reduce cholesterolaemia in patients previously intolerant of more than a statin: a pilot study. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/s12349-008-0005-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Cicero AF, Derosa G, Bove M, Grandi E, Uliassi E, Borghi C, Gaddi AV. A nutraceutical based approach to reduce cholesterolaemia in patients previously intolerant of more than a statin: a pilot study. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2008. [DOI: 10.3233/s12349-008-0005-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Trompetto C, Bove M, Avanzino L, Francavilla G, Berardelli A, Abbruzzese G. Intrafusal effects of botulinum toxin in post-stroke upper limb spasticity. Eur J Neurol 2008; 15:367-70. [PMID: 18266870 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2008.02076.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A previous study in subjects with focal dystonia suggested that the greater and longer-lasting effect induced by botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) on the tonic vibration reflex (TVR) than on the maximal M-wave (M-max) might be the physiological marker of the toxin's action at the level of intrafusal muscle fibres. With this approach, we investigated the possible effect of BoNT-A on fusimotor synapses in eight patients with post-stroke spasticity (four with no residual motor capacity before treatment and four with partially spared muscle strength and residual motor capacity). TVR and M-max were recorded from the wrist and finger flexor muscles before treatment and at 1, 4 and 7 months afterwards. The TVR reduction was greater than the M-max reduction and remained fairly constant over time only in the subjects with a residual motor capacity before the treatment. This pilot study suggests that some degree of strength and active movement is necessary for the action of BoNT-A on intrafusal fibres.
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Bove M, Cicero AFG, Manca M, Georgoulis I, Motta R, Incorvaia L, Giovannini M, Poggiopollini G, V Gaddi A. Sources of variability of plasma HDL-cholesterol levels. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.2217/17460875.2.5.557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Laghi L, Cicero A, Derosa G, Manca M, Bove M, Borghi C, Gaddi A. PO20-625 EFFICACY OF SOLUBLE FIBER SUPPLEMENTATION IN CVD RISK MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS AFFECTED BY METABOLIC SYNDROME: A 6-MONTHS, OPEN-LABEL, RCT. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(07)71635-5] [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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Manca M, Cicero A, Laghi L, Bove M, Borghi C, Gaddi A. PO3-84 INFLUENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME SUPERPOSITION ON FAMILIAL COMBINED HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATION RATE. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(07)71094-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cicero A, Derosa G, Manca M, Bove M, Borghi C, Gaddi A. PO11-311 MMP-2, MMP-9 AND THEIR INHIBITORS AND OTHER PROTHROMBOTIC RISK FACTORS PLASMA LEVEL IN FCH, MS, FCH+MS AND CONTROL SUBJECTS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(07)71321-1] [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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Cicero AFG, Manca M, Bove M, Dormi A, Borghi C, Gaddi AV. Detection of familial combined hyperlipoproteinaemia patients in the Brisighella Heart Study historical cohort: an epidemiological approach. J Inherit Metab Dis 2007; 30:268. [PMID: 17347918 DOI: 10.1007/s10545-007-0372-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2006] [Revised: 01/17/2007] [Accepted: 01/18/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Pelosin E, Bove M, Marinelli L, Moisello C, Di Rocco A, Ghilardi M, Abbruzzese G. 1.257 Cervical dystonia: Effect of botulinum toxin on trajectory formation. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8020(08)70498-x] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Bove M, Bonzano L, Trompetto C, Abbruzzese G, Schieppati M. The postural disorientation induced by neck muscle vibration subsides on lightly touching a stationary surface or aiming at it. Neuroscience 2006; 143:1095-103. [PMID: 17071008 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.08.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2006] [Revised: 08/08/2006] [Accepted: 08/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate whether the standing body spatial disorientation, induced by neck muscle vibration, and the related post-effects can be suppressed by light finger touch (LFT) of a stationary surface. Continuous (60 s) vibration of dorsal neck or sternocleidomastoid muscle was administered with eyes closed. The center of foot pressure (CFP) displacement, measured by a stabilometric platform, indicated the degree of vibration-induced body tilt. We also investigated whether sensory information from LFT itself was necessary or anticipation of a more secure posture was enough for reducing vibration effects. To this aim, we administered a vibration pulse (5 s) to dorsal neck or sternocleidomastoid muscle and during reaching to the stationary surface. CFP was recorded during both vibration and post-vibration condition and during the aiming task. Neck vibration induced significant CFP displacement in the direction opposite to vibration site. Post-vibration, CFP slowly returned to control values with ample oscillations. LFT during vibration reduced body tilt. LFT was more effective when fingertip contact was in the plane of the greatest tilt. LFT applied during either vibration or post-vibration period reduced post-vibration effects. Reaching toward the stationary surface was enough for reducing vibration-induced body tilt to values close to those observed during actual LFT. The novel conclusions of this study are: 1) LFT is able to relieve the effects of vibration-induced abnormal proprioceptive input from the neck, a segment central to postural control and orientation; 2) LFT during vibration also attenuates vibration post-effects, further suggesting that its action is not merely mechanical; 3) the intention to stabilize the body generates a new postural 'set' sufficient for diminishing body tilt.
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Bonzano L, Bove M, Martinoia S. Effects of NMDA and non-NMDA receptors antagonists on the dynamic behavior of cultured cortical networks. Neurocomputing 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2005.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bove M, Noera G, Linarello S, Cicero A, Lucicesare A, Manca M, Gaddoni M, Gaddi A. Mo-P1:69 Prevalence of hypo- and hyperalphalipoproteinemia according to different diagnostic criteria in the massa Lombarda project cohort. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)80204-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cicero A, Derosa G, Bove M, Laghi L, Gaddi A. We-P14:482 Efficacy of soluble fiber supplementation in CV disease risk management of patients with metabolic syndrome: A 6-months, randomized clinical trial. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)81834-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gaddi A, Cicero A, Dormi A, Bove M. Mo-P1:22 Estimation of familial combined hyperlipoproteinemia prevalence in a South-European population: The Brisighella heart study (BHS). ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)80157-1] [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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Bove M, Ruth M, Lundell L, Ny L. Epithelial barrier integrity and intraluminal nitric oxide production in response to acid perfusion of the ferret oesophagus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 183:211-8. [PMID: 15676062 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-201x.2004.01386.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the source and role of acid-induced intraluminal nitric oxide (NO) production in the oesophagus by studying how the exposure of the oesophagus to acid affects NO release, via the NO-producing enzyme NO synthase and its relation to changes in epithelial barrier integrity. METHODS Ferrets were anaesthetized and their oesophagi were divided at both ends. The test subjects were pre-treated with the intravenous NO synthase inhibitors N(G)-nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester (L-NAME, 100 mg kg(-1)) and 1400W (12 mg kg(-1)). Untreated and N(G)-nitro-D-arginine-methyl ester pre-treated (D-NAME, 100 mg kg(-1)) animals served as controls. The oesophagus was then perfused with either HCl (0.1 m) or physiological saline for 20 min. The intraluminal NO concentration was determined before and after the acid/saline infusion while the transmucosal potential difference (PD) was monitored continuously. Oesophageal biopsies were examined for expression of inducible NO synthase using immunohistochemistry. RESULTS The intraluminal NO concentration increased after acid exposure. This was blocked by L-NAME and 1400W, but not by D-NAME. The peak PD response was not affected by agents affecting NO synthesis, while the plateau response was attenuated by L-NAME, D-NAME and 1400W. Immunohistochemistry revealed inducible NO synthase expression in the epithelium. CONCLUSIONS Exposing the ferret oesophageal mucosa to acid elicited an increase in juxtamucosal NO formation through the activation of inducible NO synthase. The corresponding electrophysiological observations suggested an association between mucosal NO production and epithelial integrity.
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Varnavski AN, Calcedo R, Bove M, Gao G, Wilson JM. Evaluation of toxicity from high-dose systemic administration of recombinant adenovirus vector in vector-naïve and pre-immunized mice. Gene Ther 2005; 12:427-36. [PMID: 15647774 DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3302347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Toxicity associated with in vivo administration of adenovirus (Ad) vectors has been linked to activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses. Pre-existing immunity to the prevalent Ad serotypes, acquired by the majority of the human population as a result of natural infections, has the potential to modulate vector efficacy and safety. Previously, we evaluated some aspects of toxicity from systemic Ad vector in vector-naive and pre-immunized rhesus monkeys. In this report, we summarize data from several studies analyzing toxic effects from systemically administered E1/E3-deleted Ad vector in vector-naive and pre-immunized C57BL/6 mice. Our results indicate that pre-immunization can be associated with increased mortality shortly after systemic administration of Ad. Transient leukopenia and thrombocytopenia were observed early post vector infusion in both vector-naive and pre-immunized animals. Pre-exposure to the vector did not prevent induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines; however, pre-immunized mice showed less tissue toxicity. Growth of bone marrow myeloid and erythroid progenitors was transiently inhibited in pre-immunized animals, but only the myeloid progenitors were affected in vector-naive animals. In summary, pre-existing immunity to Ad vector substantially modifies host immune responses to systemic Ad vector.
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Martinoia S, Massobrio P, Bove M, Massobrio G. Correction to “Effect of Skull Resistivity on the Spatial Resolutions of EEG and MEG”. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2004. [DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2004.832417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Bove M, Lundell L, Ny L, Casselbrant A, Fändriks L, Pettersson A, Ruth M. Effects of dietary nitrate on oesophageal motor function and gastro-oesophageal acid exposure in healthy volunteers and reflux patients. Digestion 2004; 68:49-56. [PMID: 12949439 DOI: 10.1159/000073225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2003] [Accepted: 06/26/2003] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS High concentrations of nitric oxide (NO), derived from dietary nitrite in an acid environment, have been demonstrated in the gastric fundus and in the oesophagus. The aim of this study was to investigate whether luminal NO can influence oesophageal smooth muscle performance, lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS) function or gastric and oesophageal acid exposure. METHODS Eleven healthy volunteers and 9 patients with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) received a diet deprived of nitrate/nitrite but supplemented with placebo or potassium nitrate for 4 days in a randomised order. On day 4 in each trial period, manometry was performed including a sleeve sensor registration of the LOS followed by a simultaneous 24-hour intra-gastric and oesophageal pH registration. RESULTS Nitrate supplementation increased the proportion of effective peristalsis when analysed for the entire study population. No other significant effects of dietary nitrate were found on oesophageal motor variables, on the sphincter resting tone or on the number or duration of transient sphincter relaxations. No effect was found on either gastric acidity or gastro-oesophageal reflux variables. Major reflux symptoms were not influenced by nitrate administration. CONCLUSION Dietary nitrate did not significantly affect oesophageal motor or LOS function, gastro-oesophageal acid reflux or reflux symptomatology either in healthy volunteers or in GORD patients.
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Novellino A, Chiappalone M, Vato A, Bove M, Tedesco M, Martionia S. Behaviors from an electrically stimulated spinal cord neuronal network cultured on microelectrode arrays. Neurocomputing 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0925-2312(02)00861-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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