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Rainone V, Trabattoni D, Penagini F, Fabiano V, Calascibetta F, Giacomet V, Vigano A, Clerici M, Zuccotti GV. HPV vaccination in HIV+ adolescents and young adults induces strong HPV-specific immune responses. BMC Infect Dis 2014. [PMCID: PMC4221045 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-s2-p93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Gironi M, Borgiani B, Cursano C, Saresella M, Piancone F, Mariani E, Marventano I, Martinelli V, Comi G, Clerici M, Rovaris M, Furlan R. The Peripheral Network between Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis. EUR J INFLAMM 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1401200214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are mainly produced by microglia and macrophages during inflammation-driven oxidative burst. However, they can in turn affect the reactivity and function of immune cells. For the first time, the relationship between these two key players involved in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) was evaluated at peripheral level. We performed an in-depth immune-phenotypic and functional analysis of MBP (Myelin Basic Protein)-stimulated Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) by flow-cytometry. In addition, blood Coenzyme-Q10 (CoQ10), total, oxidized and reduced forms of glutathione (GSTot, GSSG, GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), ROS, anti-oxidized-low-density-lipoproteins antibodies (anti-oxLDL), and anti-oxidant-power (PAO) were studied in 31 untreated MS patients (MSnoTP), 23 MS patients (MSTP) treated with Disease Modifying Drugs (DMDs) and 39 matched controls (HC). The focus of our study was the correlation between oxidative stress biomarkers and distribution of immune-phenotypes across the 3 studied groups. In MSnoTP an inverse correlation between MDA and apoptotic cells (CD4+ AnnexinV+TIM3+) was detected (rs= − 0.50, p= 0.01). Ml functional phenotype (CD14+IL6+) and TH17 cells (CD4+IL22+) inversely (rs= − 0.48) and directly (rs= 0.46) correlated (p = 0.01) with Anti-oxLDL antibodies and GSSG, respectively. The latter direct correlation was shown also in MSTP. Notably, in this group, we also detected a direct correlation between CD4+ IL4+ and CD4+ IL25+ (TH2 phenotype) with CoQ10 (rs= 0.54) and GSH (rs= 0.46) (p< 0.03), two crucial anti-oxidants. Again, a direct correlation was found between CD8+ BDNF+ cells (suppressor phenotype) and anti-oxLDL (rs= 0.48, p= 0.03). Surprisingly, we measured an inverse correlation between CD14+ IL10+ cells (M2 immune-regulatory cells) with GSH (rs= − 0.59, p< 0.001). Our findings endorse the idea of a relationship between pro-inflammatory cells and pro-oxidative environment, even at peripheral level. Interestingly, the correlation between CD4+ IL10+cells and a defective anti-oxidant equipment might be regarded as evidence of the involvement of these cells during an inflammatory/oxidative phase that they try to control. The finding of this link only in MSTP patients might suggest that DMDs can provide an alternative way to counteract inflammation, regardless of an absolute increase of these immune-regulatory cells.
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Di Giacomo E, Clerici M. EPA-0103 – Sex Offenders, psychiatric illnesses and Addiction: Different profiles, clinical implication and recidivism. Eur Psychiatry 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(14)77585-6] [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: 10/25/2022] Open
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Clerici M, Combal B, Pekel J, Dubois G, van't Klooster J, Skøien J, Bartholomé E. The eStation, an Earth Observation processing service in support to ecological monitoring. ECOL INFORM 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2013.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mancuso R, Brambilla L, Boneschi V, Hernis A, Agostini S, Tourlaki A, Bellinvia M, Clerici M. Continuous exposure to Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) in healthcare workers does not result in KSHV infection. J Hosp Infect 2013; 85:66-8. [PMID: 23916891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2013.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 06/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Correale P, Cerretani D, Clerici M, Messinese S, Marsili S, Petrioli R, Cetta F, Savelli V, Guarnieri A, Pinto E, Giorgi G, Francini G. Gemcitabine (GEM), 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) and Folinic Acid (FA) in Patients with Different Gastroenteric Malignancies. J Chemother 2013; 16:206-10. [PMID: 15216958 DOI: 10.1179/joc.2004.16.2.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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This phase II clinical trial was performed in order to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, toxicity and anti-tumor activity of a novel combination of gemcitabine (GEM), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and folinic acid (FA) designed on a specific translational basis. Every 4 weeks, 44 patients with various gastroenteric malignancies, 29 of whom had pancreas carcinoma, received a short intravenous (i.v.) infusion of FA (100 mg/m2) and 5-FU (400 mg/m2) on days 1-5, and GEM 1000 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 16. Our results suggest that, although this treatment leads to hematological and gastroenteric toxicity, it is very active in patients with pancreatic carcinoma. We therefore believe that an improved version would merit further investigation in larger scale trials.
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Cahn P, Ruxrungtham K, Gazzard B, Diaz R, Gori A, Kotler D, Vriesema A, Georgiou NA, Garssen J, Clerici M, Lange JMA. The Immunomodulatory Nutritional Intervention NR100157 Reduced CD4+ T-Cell Decline and Immune Activation: A 1-Year Multicenter Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial in HIV-Infected Persons Not Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (The BITE Study). Clin Infect Dis 2013; 57:139-46. [DOI: 10.1093/cid/cit171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Yaakobi O, Caspani L, Clerici M, Vidal F, Morandotti R. Complete energy conversion by autoresonant three-wave mixing in nonuniform media. OPTICS EXPRESS 2013; 21:1623-1632. [PMID: 23389147 DOI: 10.1364/oe.21.001623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Resonant three-wave interactions appear in many fields of physics e.g. nonlinear optics, plasma physics, acoustics and hydrodynamics. A general theory of autoresonant three-wave mixing in a nonuniform media is derived analytically and demonstrated numerically. It is shown that due to the medium nonuniformity, a stable phase-locked evolution is automatically established. For a weak nonuniformity, the efficiency of the energy conversion between the interacting waves can reach almost 100%. One of the potential applications of our theory is the design of highly-efficient optical parametric amplifiers.
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Pini E, Caslini M, Zappa L, Bartoli F, Lax A, Clerici M. 1762 – Defense mechanisms, personality disorders and eating disorders: a comparison. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76739-7] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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di Giacomo E, Alamia A, Manzutto S, Aspesi F, Lazzari M, Riboldi G, Clerici M. 1774 – Female perspective of borderline personality disorder and depression. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76750-6] [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: 11/25/2022] Open
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Dakanalis A, Favagrossa L, Clerici M, Volpato C, Di Mattei V, Riva G, Madeddu F, Zanetti A. 2814 – Body image dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptomatology: a latent structural equation modeling examination of moderators among adolescent girls. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)77400-5] [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: 11/26/2022] Open
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di Giacomo E, Giampieri E, Clerici M. 1760 – Attempted suicide predictive factors: a case control study. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76737-3] [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: 11/26/2022] Open
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di Giacomo E, Clerici M. 1733 – Physical and sexual violence as risk factors for those who commit acts of rape and pedophilia. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76713-0] [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: 10/26/2022] Open
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Dakanalis A, Riva G, Timko A, Volpato C, Clerici M, Zanetti A. 2196 – The association between body image issues and women's sexual functioning through the lens of the objectification theory. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)77069-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: 11/30/2022] Open
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Dakanalis A, Clerici M, Timko A, Berrone C, Favagrossa L, Pagani Bagliacca E, Riva G, Zanetti A, Volpato C, Madeddu F. 2195 – An evaluation of the dual-pathway model of binge eating in italian adolescent boys: a longitudinal structural equation modeling approach. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)77068-8] [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: 11/28/2022] Open
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di Giacomo E, Aspesi F, Clerici M. 1756 – Child sexual abuse andnarcissism: a case report. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76734-8] [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: 11/28/2022] Open
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Negri A, Colmegna F, Clerici M. 1722 – The itinad study: preliminary results of a psychoeducation progam for caregivers of alzheimer patients. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76704-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: 10/26/2022] Open
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Zuccotti GV, Mameli C, Trabattoni D, Beretta S, Biasin M, Guazzarotti L, Clerici M. Immunomodulating activity of Pidotimod in children with Down syndrome. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2013; 27:253-258. [PMID: 23489705] [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: 06/01/2023]
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Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are the most frequent illnesses in pediatric age, frequently experienced in children with Down Syndrome (DS) due to the associated immune defects of both specific and non-specific immunity. Pidotimod, a synthetic immunostimulant, was shown to reduce the rates of ARTIs in children with DS, however the mechanisms associated with this effect is currently unknown. We analyzed immune parameters in DS children who received the seasonal 20112012 virosomal-adjuvanted influenza vaccine. Eighteen children aged 3-10 years (mean age 7.1+/-2.6 years) were randomly assigned (1:1 ratio) to receive Pidotimod 400 mg, administered orally once a day for 90 days or placebo. At the recruitment (T0) all children received a single dose of virosomal-adjuvanted influenza vaccine (Flu). Blood samples were collected at T0 and 3 months after the recruitment (T3) in order to evaluate innate and adaptative immune responses pathway. Flu-specific IgG1 and IgG3 levels in plasma samples were determined at pre-vaccination (T0), and 1 (T1) and 3 months (T3) post-vaccination. The use of Pidotimod was associated with the upregulation of a number of genes involved in the activation of innate immune responses and in antimicrobial activity. Interestingly the ratio of Flu-specific IgG1/IgG3 was skewed in pidotimod-treated individuals, suggesting a preferential activation of complement-dependent effector mechanisms. Although preliminary these data suggest that Pidotimod can potentiate the beneficial effect of immunization, possibly resulting in a stronger activity of both innate and adaptive immune responses.
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Caslini M, Pini E, Bartoli F, Bertelli S, Zappa L, Clerici M. 1750 – Affect dysregulation and eating disorders: A preliminary study on the construct of alexithymia. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76729-4] [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: 10/26/2022] Open
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di Giacomo E, Colmegna F, Vergani P, Pucci B, Tabacchi T, Clerici M. 1739 – Obsessive symptoms onset ay childbirth. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)76719-1] [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: 10/26/2022] Open
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Al-Daghri NM, Al-Attas OS, Alokail MS, Alkharfy KM, Al-Othman A, Draz HM, Yakout SM, Al-Saleh Y, Al-Yousef M, Sabico S, Clerici M, Chrousos GP. Hypovitaminosis D associations with adverse metabolic parameters are accentuated in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: a body mass index-independent role of adiponectin? J Endocrinol Invest 2013; 36:1-6. [PMID: 22183134 DOI: 10.3275/8183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypovitaminosis D has been associated with an increased prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMT2) and metabolic syndrome manifestations. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-OH-VitD) levels and indices of insulin resistance (IR), including adipocytokines, in a Saudi population with or without DMT2. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A total of 266 subjects (153 DMT2 and 113 healthy controls) aged 26-80 yr were randomly selected from the existing Biomarkers Screening in Riyadh Program (RIYADH Cohort). Subjects were assessed clinically, anthropometry was performed, morning blood chemistries, including fasting glucose (FG), triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), and HDL cholesterol were obtained. Homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR) was calculated, and serum 25-OH-VitD, leptin, adiponectin, resistin, insulin, high sensitivity CRP (hsCRP), and tumor necrosis factor α concentrations were measured using specific assays. RESULTS In DMT2 subjects, negative correlations between 25-OH-vitD and body mass index (BMI), FG, insulin, HOMA-IR, cholesterol, LDL-C, and hsCRP were observed, while a positive correlation between 25-OH-VitD and adiponectin was detected. The later remained significant after controlling for BMI. Interestingly, only weak and nonsignificant associations between 25-OH-VitD and metabolic parameters were observed in the control group, whereas, when the entire population was examined, negative correlations were evident primarily between 25-OH-VitD and FG, HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, LDL-C. These associations remained significant after controlling for BMI. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that hypovitaminosis D associations with metabolic disturbances are accentuated in DMT2. The BMIindependent positive correlation between 25-OH-VitD and adiponectin suggests a potential role for this adipocytokine as a link between 25-OH-VitD and IR in patients with DMT2.
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Dakanalis A, Di Mattei V, Zanetti A, Clerici M, Madeddu F, Riva G, Lanfranchi L, Baruffaldi Preis F. 2811 – Personality and body image disorders in cosmetic surgery settings: prevalence, comorbidity and evaluation of their impact on post-operative patient's satisfaction. Eur Psychiatry 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)77397-8] [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: 11/28/2022] Open
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Saresella M, Tortorella P, Marventano I, Al-Daghri N, Piancone F, Gatti A, Gironi M, Caputo D, Rovaris M, Clerici M. TH17-Driven Inflammation is Present in All Clinical Forms of Multiple Sclerosis; Disease Quiescence is Associated with Gata3-Expressing Cells. EUR J INFLAMM 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1301100121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presents in a variety of clinical forms associated with a diverse grade of neurological impairment, different prognosis and, possibly, multiple pathogenic mechanisms. Thus, whereas relapsing-remitting (RR) MS appears to be largely driven by inflammatory processes, neurodegeneration, partially independent from inflammation, drives primary progressive (PP) and secondary progressive (SP) MS. An extensive analysis of neuroinflammation in the different forms of MS was performed by evaluating immunophenotypic and functional parameters in MBP-stimulated T lymphocytes of 103 MS patients (26 benign (BE) MS, 30 RRMS, 33 SPMS and 14 PPMS) and 40 healthy controls (HC). Results showed that: i) IL-17-producing and RORC/γt-expressing CD4+ T cells (TH17 lymphocytes), as well as IL-6 expressing CD14+ cell were augmented in all patients; ii) IL-22-expressing cells were increased in all forms of MS with the exception of PPMS; iii) TGF-β-expressing B cells were increased only in RRMS; and iv) GATA3-, NFATc-1, IL-13-, and IL-25-expressing cells (TH2 lymphocytes) were augmented in RRMS and BEMS patients alone. Data herein indicate a pivotal pathogenic role of TH17-driven inflammation in all clinical forms of MS and suggest that control over disease (RRMS and BEMS) is associated not with lack of inflammation per se, but rather with the activation of immune-mediated anti-inflammatory mechanisms. These results could help the design of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
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Rainone V, Dubois G, Temchura V, Uberla K, Nebuloni M, Lauri E, Trabattoni D, Veas F, Clerici M. CCL28 induces mucosal homing of HIV-1-specific IgA-secreting plasma cells in mice immunized with HIV-1 Virus-like Particles. Retrovirology 2012. [PMCID: PMC3441582 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4690-9-s2-p19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Clerici M, Grossi E, Saresella M, Mendozzi L, Rovaris M, Gironi M. Immunological Markers Network Investigated with a Novel Mathematical Approach in Multiple Sclerosis Patients (P02.091). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.p02.091] [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] Open
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