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Serambeque B, Brites G, Laranjo M, de Miguel GC, Serra A, Pineiro M, Abrantes A, Casalta-Lopes J, Rocha-Gonsalves A, Gonçalves A, Sarmento-Ribeiro A, Priolli D, Botelho M. Combination of photodynamic therapy with doxorubicin in osteosarcoma: Cell death and the role of oxidative stress. Eur J Cancer 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)61498-3] [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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Serra A, Schito GC, Nicoletti G, Fadda G. A Therapeutic Approach in the Treatment of Infections of the Upper Airways: Thiamphenicol Glycinate Acetylcysteinate in Sequential Treatment (Systemic-Inhalatory Route). Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2016; 20:607-17. [PMID: 17880774 DOI: 10.1177/039463200702000319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Eight hundred and seventeen patients with upper respiratory tract infections were treated with thiamphenicol glycinate acetylcisteinate (TGA) or other standard antibiotics for 6–10 days in a randomised trial. In 419 out of 817 patients, the symptomatology was severe and they were treated with TGA in sequential therapy (TGA 500 mg- as thiamphenicol- b.i.d. intramuscularly on the first day and TGA 500 mg b.i.d by aerosol during the following days) (n=151), or with antibiotics of comparison (n=268) given intramuscularly. In this group the disappearance of the symptomatology with TGA ranged from 90% of the patients with otitis media to 94% in pharyngotonsillitis and rhinosinusitis; in this latter group TGA was significantly better than cefazolin. In 398 patients with mild symptomatology TGA (250 mg - as thiamphenicol- b.i.d.) was given by aerosol (n=149) and the antibiotics of comparison by oral route (n=249). In TGA patients, the disappearance of symptoms was achieved in 87% of those with rhinosinusitis, in 88% of those with pharyngotonsillitis and in 91% of those with otitis media. S. pyogenes, S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae were the most frequently isolated pathogens, and none of the isolated bacteria proved to be resistant to TGA. Microbiological eradication was obtained in TGA groups in a percentage of patients ranging from 90.2 to 96.0% in those with severe forms, and from 86.2 to 91.6% in those with a mild clinical picture. Investigators rated the TGA efficacy as “excellent” in 96–100% of the patients with severe forms and in 85.5%–100% of the patients with mild forms, whereas in the group of patients with rhinosinusitis the comparison of TGA versus other treatment was significantly in favour of TGA. The Investigator rating of treatment tolerability significantly favoured TGA in sequential treatments in comparison to the other antibiotics. No patient dropped out from the trial because of adverse events.
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Matin N, Tabatabaie O, Falsaperla R, Pavone P, Serra A, Cocuzza S, Di Mauro P, Licciardello L, Lubrano R, Vitaliti G. Efficacy and safety of omalizumab in paediatric age: an update of literature data. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2016; 30:579-584. [PMID: 27358151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Immunoglobulin E (IgE) was discovered in 1966 and was found responsible for immune defense against helminths, type I hypersensitivity and allergic diseases. IgE mediates allergic responses by binding to Fc receptors (the high affinity Fc-epsilon receptor I and the low affinity Fc-epsilon receptor II or CD23) expressed on tissue mast cells and blood basophils. This binding leads to degranulation and release of pro-inflammatory mediators. Considering the pivotal role of IgE in allergic diseases, antibodies against IgE potentiate an array of new therapeutic strategies and in this regard omalizumab (rhuMAb-E25, Xolair) has been developed as a monoclonal biologic drug to block serum IgEs. Although the use of omalizumab has been studied vigorously in many adult populations with allergic diseases, there are few heterogenous studies on children. There are very few ongoing clinical trials with omalizumab exclusively on children, although some adult studies have concluded pediatric patients as a part of their studies. Nevertheless, in pediatric clinical trials omalizumab has been demonstrated to be effective and safe also in this age group. Herein, the authors present a systematic review of extensive literature data on the use of omalizumab in children and adolescents.
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Mele M, Serra A, Conte G, Pollicardo A, Del Viva M, Secchiari P. Whole extruded linseed in the diet of dairy ewes during early lactation: effect on the fatty acid composition of milk and cheese. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2007.1s.560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Serra A, Mele M, Vitti J, Secchiari P. Fatty acids composition of Colonnata Lard from two different swine breeds. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2007.1s.716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mele M, Serra A, Rafanelli M, Conte G, Secchiari P. Effect of forage/concentrate ratio and soybean oil supplementation on milk yield and quality from dairy goats. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2005.2s.392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Serra A, Mele M, Del Viva M, Antongiovanni M, Secchiari P. Inclusion of fresh forage in the ration for dairy cows: effects on CLA andtransC18:1 isomers content of milk fat. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2005.2s.227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bocchetta A, Traccis F, Mosca E, Serra A, Tamburini G, Loviselli A. Bipolar disorder and antithyroid antibodies: review and case series. Int J Bipolar Disord 2016; 4:5. [PMID: 26869176 PMCID: PMC4751106 DOI: 10.1186/s40345-016-0046-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Mood disorders and circulating thyroid antibodies are very prevalent in the population and their concomitant occurrence may be due to chance. However, thyroid antibodies have been repeatedly hypothesized to play a role in specific forms of mood disorders. Potentially related forms include treatment-refractory cases, severe or atypical depression, and depression at specific phases of a woman’s life (early gestation, postpartum depression, perimenopausal). With regard to bipolar disorder, studies of specific subgroups (rapid cycling, mixed, or depressive bipolar) have reported associations with thyroid antibodies. Offspring of bipolar subjects were found more vulnerable to develop thyroid antibodies independently from the vulnerability to develop psychiatric disorders. A twin study suggested thyroid antibodies among possible endophenotypes for bipolar disorder. Severe encephalopathies have been reported in association with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Cases with pure psychiatric presentation are being reported, the antithyroid antibodies being probably markers of some other autoimmune disorders affecting the brain. Vasculitis resulting in abnormalities in cortical perfusion is one of the possible mechanisms.
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Carbone C, Manno D, Serra A, Musumeci T, Pepe V, Tisserand C, Puglisi G. Innovative hybrid vs polymeric nanocapsules: The influence of the cationic lipid coating on the "4S". Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 141:450-457. [PMID: 26895507 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Polymeric and hybrid aqueous-core nanocapsules were prepared using a low energy organic-solvent free procedure as innovative nanodevices for the ophthalmic delivery of melatonin. In order to evaluate how different cationic lipids could affect the main properties of the nanodevices, we focused our attention on mean particles size, surface charge, shape and stability (the "4S"). The results of our study confirmed the hypothesis that the coating material differently affects the overall nanoparticles properties, above all in terms of morphology: in particular, the cationic lipid dimethyldioctadecylammonium bromide allows the formation of very stable well-defined nanocapsules with non-spherical shape with sustained and prolonged drug release, thus representing a great advantage in ophthalmic application.
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Serra A, El Khassawna T, Petersen A, Schlundt C, Könnecke I, Schell H, Volk HD, Radbruch A, Schmidt-Bleek K, Duda G. A4.01 T cells are critical regulators of soft callus mineralization and normal deposition of collagen I during bone repair. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-209124.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Brito P, Gouveia N, Bogas V, Serra A, Balsa F, Andrade L, São-Bento M, Cunha P, Lopes V, Anjos M. Direct amplification of casework samples in fabrics using GlobalFiler ® PCR Amplification Kit. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2015.09.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Gouveia N, Brito P, Serra A, Balsa F, Andrade L, São Bento M, Cunha P, Bogas V, Lopes V, Porto M. Validation of Quantifiler ® Trio DNA Quantification kit in forensic samples. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2015.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Davoli R, Luise D, Mingazzini V, Zambonelli P, Braglia S, Serra A, Russo V. Genome-wide study on intramuscular fat in Italian Large White pig breed using the PorcineSNP60 BeadChip. J Anim Breed Genet 2015; 133:277-82. [PMID: 26578072 DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/03/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Genome-wide association study results are presented for intramuscular fat in Italian Large White pig breed. A total of 886 individuals were genotyped with PorcineSNP60 BeadChip. After quality control performed with plink software and in R environment, 49 208 markers remained for the association analysis. The genome-wide association studies was conducted using linear mixed model implemented in GenABEL. We detected seven new SNPs of genes till now not found associated to intramuscular fat (IMF). Three markers map in a wide intergenic region rich of QTL linked to fat traits, one map 388 kb upstream the gene SDK1, one map inside PPP3CA gene, one inside SCPEP1 gene and the last is not mapped in the porcine genome yet. Associations here presented indicate a moderate effect of these genes on IMF. In particular, PPP3CA, that is involved in the oxidative metabolism of skeletal muscle, could be considerated as an interesting candidate gene for IMF content in pigs. However, further studies are needed to clarify the role of these genes on the physiological processes involved in IMF regulation. These results may be useful to control this trait that is important in terms of nutritional, technological and organoleptic characteristics of fresh meat and processed products.
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Trovato A, Siracusa R, Di Paola R, Scuto M, Fronte V, Koverech G, Luca M, Serra A, Toscano MA, Petralia A, Cuzzocrea S, Calabrese V. Redox modulation of cellular stress response and lipoxin A4 expression by Coriolus versicolor in rat brain: Relevance to Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. Neurotoxicology 2015; 53:350-358. [PMID: 26433056 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2015.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Increasing evidence supports the notion that oxidative stress-driven neuroinflammation is an early pathological feature in neurodegenerative diseases. As a prominent intracellular redox system involved in neuroprotection, the vitagene system is emerging as a potential neurohormetic target for novel cytoprotective interventions. Vitagenes encode for cytoprotective heat shock proteins 70, heme oxygenase-1, thioredoxin and lipoxin A4. Emerging interest is now focusing on molecules capable of activating the vitagene system as novel therapeutic targets to minimize deleterious consequences associated with free radical-induced cell damage, such as in neurodegeneration. Mushroom-derived lipoxin A4 (LXA4) is an emerging endogenous eicosanoid able to promote resolution of inflammation, acting as an endogenous "braking signal" in the inflammatory process. Mushrooms have long been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, being now increasingly recognized as rich source of polysaccharopeptides endowed with significant antitumor, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and cytoprotective effects, thereby capable of stimulating host immune responses. Here we provide evidence of a neuroprotective action of the Coriolus mushroom when administered orally to rat. Expression of LXA4 was measured in different brain regions after oral administration of a Coriolus biomass preparation, given for 30 days. LXA4 up-regulation was associated with an increased content of redox sensitive proteins involved in cellular stress response, such as Hsp72, heme oxygenase-1 and thioredoxin. In the brain of rats receiving Coriolus, maximum induction of LXA4 was observed in cortex and hippocampus. Hsps induction was associated with no significant changes in IkBα, NFkB and COX-2 brain levels. Conceivably, activation of LXA4 signaling and modulation of stress-responsive vitagene proteins could serve as a potential therapeutic target for AD-related inflammation and neurodegenerative damage.
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Buccioni A, Serra A, Minieri S, Mannelli F, Cappucci A, Benvenuti D, Rapaccini S, Conte G, Mele M. Milk production, composition, and milk fatty acid profile from grazing sheep fed diets supplemented with chestnut tannin extract and extruded linseed. Small Rumin Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Basiricò L, Morera P, Dipasquale D, Tröscher A, Serra A, Mele M, Bernabucci U. Conjugated linoleic acid isomers strongly improve the redox status of bovine mammary epithelial cells (BME-UV1). J Dairy Sci 2015; 98:7071-82. [PMID: 26277317 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-9787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 06/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Some studies have shown the protective effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers against oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in animal models, but no information is available about CLA and changes in oxidative status of the bovine mammary gland. The objectives of the study were to assess in vitro the effect of CLA on the cellular antioxidant response of bovine mammary cells, to examine whether CLA isomers could play a role in cell protection against the oxidative stress, and to study the molecular mechanism involved. For the study, BME-UV1 cells, a bovine mammary epithelial cell line, were used as the experimental model. The BME-UV1 cells were treated with complete medium containing 50 µM cis-9,trans-11 CLA (c9,t11 CLA), trans-10,cis-12 CLA (t10,c12 CLA), and CLA mixture (1:1, cis-9,trans-11: trans-10,cis-12 CLA). To monitor cellular uptake of CLA isomers, cells and culture medium were collected at 0, 3, and 48 h from CLA addition for lipid extraction and fatty acid analyses. To assess the cellular antioxidant response, glutathione (GSH/GSSH), NADPH, and γ-glutamyl-cysteine ligase activity was measured after 48 h from addition of CLA. Cytoplasmic superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione S-transferase, and glutathione reductase activities and mRNA were also determined. Intracellular reactive oxygen species and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance production were assessed in cells supplemented with CLA isomers. Cell viability after 3h to H2O2 exposure was assessed to evaluate and to compare the potential protection of different CLA isomers against H2O2-induced oxidative stress. Mammary cells readily picked up all CLA isomers, their accumulation was time dependent, and main metabolites at 48 h are two 18:3 isomers. The CLA treatment induced an intracellular GSH increase, matched by high concentration of NADPH, and an increase of γ-glutamyl-cysteine ligase activity mainly in cells treated with the t10,c12 CLA isomer. The CLA isomer treatment of bovine mammary cells increased superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S-transferase activity and decreased glutathione reductase activity, but no changes in gene expression of these antioxidant enzymes were observed. Cells supplemented with CLA isomers showed a reduction in intracellular reactive oxygen species and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance levels. All CLA isomers were able to enhance cell resistance against H2O2-induced oxidative stress. These suggest an antioxidant role of CLA, in particular of t10,c12 CLA, by developing a significantly high redox status in cells.
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Peruzzi L, Ranghino A, Loiacono E, Serra A, Amore A, Puccinelli MP, Caorsi C, Drace Z, Biancone L, Mengozzi G, Coppo R. FP839INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) UPREGULATION IS AN INDEPENDENT PREDICTOR OF SUSCEPTIBILITY TO INFECTIONS IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfv185.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Serra A, Könnecke I, Khassawna TE, Schlundt C, Schell H, Hauser A, Ellinghaus A, Volk HD, Radbruch A, Duda GN, Schmidt-Bleek K. A4.7 T and B cells participate in bone repair by infiltrating the fracture callus in a two-wave fashion. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-207259.89] [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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Gómez-Hospital JA, Mauri J, Pinar E, Goicolea J, García Del Blanco B, Serra A, Tizon-Marcos H, Molina E, Sanchez E, Aragón V, Masotti M, Rodríguez J, Jiménez J, Ortas R, Martínez P, Serra B, Moreu J, Diego Nieto G, Bossa F, Nogales JM, Bassaganyas J, Díaz J, Cascón JD. The TITAN-AMI multicenter registry evaluating the usage of Titan2 stent in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. Final result at 12-month follow-up. Minerva Cardioangiol 2015; 63:11-20. [PMID: 25600779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM Primary percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation is the recommended treatment for patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Data from randomised trials showed good performance by a titanium-nitric-oxide coated stent in this context. The aim of this study was to confirm these data. METHODS A multicentre registry was compiled in 23 hospitals in Spain in an all-comers population. We selected patients with STEMI from a global Titan AMI registry that included patients with acute coronary syndrome. Primary endpoint was the composite of cardiac death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis and target lesion revascularisation, at 12-month follow-up. RESULTS The study included 893 patients with STEMI. We included all possibilities for PCI: 86.6% primary, 5% facilitated after successful fibrinolysis and 8.4% rescue PCI after failed fibrinolysis. The primary endpoint was reached in 8.4% of the patients: cardiac death 2.7%, reinfarction 3.4%, target lesion revascularisation 3.5% and definite or probable stent thrombosis 2.8%. The majority of stent thromboses presented in the first 30 days after PCI. CONCLUSION A bioactive stent (titanium-nitric-oxide coated stent) is a possible alternative for the treatment of patients with STEMI. One-year follow-up showed better results than those presented by a regular bare-metal stent or first-generation drug-eluting stent in terms of stent thrombosis.
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Acebo C, Alorda M, Ferrando F, Fernandez-Francos X, Serra A, Morancho JM, Salla JM, Ramis X. Epoxy/anhydride thermosets modified with end-capped star polymers with poly(ethyleneimine) cores of different molecular weight and poly(ε–caprolactone) arms. EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2015. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Pavone P, Rapisarda V, Serra A, Nicita F, Spalice A, Parano E, Rizzo R, Maiolino L, Di Mauro P, Vitaliti G, Coco A, Falsaperla R, Trifiletti RR, Cocuzza S. Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with group a streptococcal infection: the role of surgical treatment. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2014; 27:371-8. [PMID: 25280028 DOI: 10.1177/039463201402700307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) is a well-defined syndrome in which tics (motor and/or vocal) and/or obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) consistently exacerbate in temporal correlation to a Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection. In children with PANDAS, there is speculation about whether tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy might improve the neuropsychiatric course. Our objective was to examine whether such surgery impacted remission or, in patients without remission, modified clinical course of the disease, streptococcal antibody titers, neuronal antibodies or clinical severity of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or tics. Study participants (n = 120) with positive PANDAS criteria were recruited, examined, and divided into surgical or non-surgery groups. The surgical group consisted of children with tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (n=56). The remaining children were categorized as non-surgery (n=64). Clinical follow-up was made every 2 months for more than 2 years. Surgery did not affect symptomatology progression, streptococcal and neuronal antibodies, or the clinical severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms in these children. In conclusion, in our series clinical progression, antibody production, and neuropsychiatric symptom severity did not differ on the basis of surgical status. We cannot uphold surgical management as likely to impact positive remission rates, course of OCD/tics, or antibody concentrations in children with PANDAS.
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Sánchez-Ortega I, Querol S, Encuentra M, Ortega S, Serra A, Sanchez-Villegas JM, Grifols JR, Pujol-Balaguer MM, Pujol-Bosch M, Martí JM, Garcia-Cerecedo T, Barba P, Sancho JM, Esquirol A, Sierra J, Duarte RF. Plerixafor in patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma: effectiveness in cases with very low circulating CD34+ cell levels and preemptive intervention vs remobilization. Bone Marrow Transplant 2014; 50:34-9. [DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2014.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Revised: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Serra A, Buccioni A, Rodriguez-Estrada M, Conte G, Cappucci A, Mele M. Fatty acid composition, oxidation status and volatile organic compounds in “Colonnata” lard from Large White or Cinta Senese pigs as affected by curing time. Meat Sci 2014; 97:504-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Revised: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Serra A, Chang HD. Interferenz Immunsystem und Knochenreparatur. Z Rheumatol 2014; 73:163-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s00393-013-1254-2] [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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Reidt S, Namdar M, Serra A, Krayenbühl PA, Gruner C, Keller DI, Lüscher TF, Schmied C. Disease progress in patients with Morbus Fabry after switching from agalsidase beta to agalsidase alpha. Intern Med J 2014; 44:205-7. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.12348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Accepted: 10/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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