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Priego T, Sánchez J, Picó C, Ahrens W, De Henauw S, Kourides Y, Lissner L, Molnár D, Moreno LA, Russo P, Siani A, Veidebaum T, Palou A. TAS1R3 and UCN2 Transcript Levels in Blood Cells Are Associated With Sugary and Fatty Food Consumption in Children. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2015; 100:3556-64. [PMID: 26168276 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2015-1976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT New types of dietary exposure biomarkers are needed to implement effective strategies for obesity prevention in children. Of special interest are biomarkers of consumption of food rich in simple sugars and fat because their intake has been associated with obesity development. Peripheral blood cells (PBCs) represent a promising new tool for identifying novel, transcript-based biomarkers. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to study potential associations between the transcripts of taste receptor type 1 member 3 (TAS1R3) and urocortin II (UCN2) genes in PBCs and the frequency of sugary and fatty food consumption in children. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Four hundred sixty-three children from the IDEFICS cohort were selected to include a similar number of boys and girls, both normal-weight and overweight, belonging to eight European countries. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Anthropometric parameters (measured at baseline and in a subset of 193 children after 2 years), food consumption frequency and transcript levels of TAS1R3 and UCN2 genes in PBCs were measured. RESULTS Children with low-frequency consumption of sugary foods displayed higher TAS1R3 expression levels with respect to those with intermediate or high frequency. In turn, children with high-frequency consumption of fatty foods showed lower UCN2 expression levels with respect to those with low or intermediate frequency. Moreover, transcripts of TAS1R3 were related with body mass index and fat-mass changes after a 2-year follow-up period, with low expression levels of this gene being related with increased fat accumulation over time. CONCLUSION The transcripts of TAS1R3 and UCN2 in PBCs may be considered potential biomarkers of consumption of sugary and fatty food, respectively, to complement data of food-intake questionnaires.
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Casini R, Papari G, Andreone A, Marrazzo D, Patti A, Russo P. Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in melt compounded polypropylene based composites investigated by THz spectroscopy. OPTICS EXPRESS 2015; 23:18181-18192. [PMID: 26191876 DOI: 10.1364/oe.23.018181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We investigate the use of Terahertz (THz) Time Domain Spectroscopy (TDS) as a tool for the measurement of the index dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) in polypropylene (PP) based composites. Samples containing 0.5% by volume concentration of non-functionalized and functionalized carbon nanotubes are prepared by melt compounding technology. Results indicate that the THz response of the investigated nanocomposites is strongly dependent on the kind of nanotube functionalization, which in turn impacts on the level of dispersion inside the polymer matrix. We show that specific dielectric parameters such as the refractive index and the absorption coefficient measured by THz spectroscopy can be both correlated to the index of dispersion as estimated using conventional optical microscopy.
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Russo P, Del Bufalo A, Milic M, Salinaro G, Fini M, Cesario A. Cholinergic receptors as target for cancer therapy in a systems medicine perspective. Curr Mol Med 2015; 14:1126-38. [PMID: 25324001 DOI: 10.2174/1566524014666141015152601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2014] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Epithelial cells not innervated by cholinergic neurons express nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine (ACh) receptors (nAChR, mAChR). nAChR and mAChR are components of the auto-/paracrine-regulatory loop of non-neuronal ACh release. The cholinergic control of non-neuronal cells may be mediated by different effects (synergistic, additive, or reciprocal) triggered by these receptors. The ionic events (Ca(+2) influx) are generated by the ACh-opening of nAChR channels, while the metabolic events by ACh-binding to G-proteincoupled mAChR. Effective inter- and intracellular signaling is crucial for valuable cancer cells proliferation and survival. Depending on cancer cell type, different AChR have been identified. The proliferation of airways epithelial cancer cells and pancreatic cancer cells may be under the control of α7-nAChR and M3-mAChR, while breast cancer cells and colon cancer cells are regulated by α9-nAChR, and M3-mAChR, respectively. In turn, these receptors may activate different pathways (Ras-Raf-1-Erk-AKT) as well as other receptors (β- adrenergicR). nAChR or mAChR antagonists may inhibit cancer growth. Inhibition of M3 by antisense or antagonists (Darifenacin, Tiotropium) reduces lung or colon cancer proliferation, as well as inhibition of α9- nAChR [polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate] diminishes breast cancer cells growth. α7-nAChR silencing inhibits lung cancer proliferation. Moreover, inhibition of the nAChR-β-adrenergicR pathway (β-blockers) could be also useful. This review will describe the future translational perspectives of cholinergic receptors druginhibition in a complex disease such as cancer that poses compelling treatment challenges. Cancer happens as consequence of disease-perturbed molecular networks in relevant organ cells that change during progression. The framework for approaching these challenges is a systems approach.
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Catanzano O, D'Esposito V, Acierno S, Ambrosio MR, De Caro C, Avagliano C, Russo P, Russo R, Miro A, Ungaro F, Calignano A, Formisano P, Quaglia F. Alginate-hyaluronan composite hydrogels accelerate wound healing process. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 131:407-14. [PMID: 26256201 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.05.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2015] [Revised: 05/14/2015] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In this paper we propose polysaccharide hydrogels combining alginate (ALG) and hyaluronan (HA) as biofunctional platform for dermal wound repair. Hydrogels produced by internal gelation were homogeneous and easy to handle. Rheological evaluation of gelation kinetics of ALG/HA mixtures at different ratios allowed understanding the HA effect on ALG cross-linking process. Disk-shaped hydrogels, at different ALG/HA ratio, were characterized for morphology, homogeneity and mechanical properties. Results suggest that, although the presence of HA does significantly slow down gelation kinetics, the concentration of cross-links reached at the end of gelation is scarcely affected. The in vitro activity of ALG/HA dressings was tested on adipose derived multipotent adult stem cells (Ad-MSC) and an immortalized keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT). Hydrogels did not interfere with cell viability in both cells lines, but significantly promoted gap closure in a scratch assay at early (1 day) and late (5 days) stages as compared to hydrogels made of ALG alone (p<0.01 and 0.001 for Ad-MSC and HaCaT, respectively). In vivo wound healing studies, conducted on a rat model of excised wound indicated that after 5 days ALG/HA hydrogels significantly promoted wound closure as compared to ALG ones (p<0.001). Overall results demonstrate that the integration of HA in a physically cross-linked ALG hydrogel can be a versatile strategy to promote wound healing that can be easily translated in a clinical setting.
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Wolters M, Schlenz H, Foraita R, Galli C, Risé P, Moreno LA, Molnár D, Russo P, Veidebaum T, Tornaritis M, Vyncke K, Eiben G, Iacoviello L, Ahrens W. Reference values of whole-blood fatty acids by age and sex from European children aged 3-8 years. Int J Obes (Lond) 2015; 38 Suppl 2:S86-98. [PMID: 25219413 PMCID: PMC4165865 DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2014.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To establish reference values for fatty acids (FA) especially for n-3 and n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated FAs (LC PUFA) in whole-blood samples from apparently healthy 3-8-year-old European children. The whole-blood FA composition was analysed and the age- and sex-specific distribution of FA was determined. DESIGN AND SUBJECTS Blood samples for FA analysis were taken from 2661 children of the IDEFICS (identification and prevention of dietary- and lifestyle-induced health effects in children and infants) study cohort. Children with obesity (n=454) and other diseases that are known to alter the FA composition (n=450) were excluded leaving 1653 participants in the reference population. MEASUREMENTS The FA composition of whole blood was analysed from blood drops by a rapid, validated gas chromatographic method. RESULTS Pearson correlation coefficients showed an age-dependent increase of C18:2n-6 and a decrease of C18:1n-9 in a subsample of normal weight boys and girls. Other significant correlations with age were weak and only seen either in boys or in girls, whereas most of the FA did not show any age dependence. For age-dependent n-3 and n-6 PUFA as well as for other FA that are correlated with age (16:0, C18:0 and C18:1n-9) percentiles analysed with the general additive model for location scale and shape are presented. A higher median in boys than in girls was observed for C20:3n-6, C20:4n-6 and C22:4n-6. CONCLUSIONS Given the reported associations between FA status and health-related outcome, the provision of FA reference ranges may be useful for the interpretation of the FA status of children in epidemiological and clinical studies.
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Tognon G, Moreno LA, Mouratidou T, Veidebaum T, Molnár D, Russo P, Siani A, Akhandaf Y, Krogh V, Tornaritis M, Börnhorst C, Hebestreit A, Pigeot I, Lissner L. Adherence to a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern in children from eight European countries. The IDEFICS study. Int J Obes (Lond) 2015; 38 Suppl 2:S108-14. [PMID: 25219407 DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2014.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite documented benefits of a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern, there is a lack of knowledge about how children from different European countries compare with each other in relation to the adherence to this pattern. In response to this need, we calculated the Mediterranean diet score (MDS) in 2-9-year-old children from the Identification and prevention of dietary- and lifestyle-induced health effects in children and infants (IDEFICS) eight-country study. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Using 24 h dietary recall data obtained during the IDEFICS study (n=7940), an MDS score was calculated based on the age- and sex-specific population median intakes of six food groups (vegetables and legumes, fruit and nuts, cereal grains and potatoes, meat products and dairy products) and the ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats. For fish and seafood, which was consumed by 10% of the population, one point was given to consumers. The percentages of children with high MDS levels (>3) were calculated and stratified by sex, age and by having at least one migrant parent or both native parents. Demographic (sex and age) and socioeconomic characteristics (parental education and income) of children showing high (>3) vs low (⩽3) MDS levels were examined. RESULTS The highest prevalence of children with MDS>3 was found among the Italian pre-school boys (55.9%) and the lowest among the Spanish school-aged girls (26.0%). Higher adherence to a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern was not associated with living in a Mediterranean country or in a highly educated or high-income family, although with some exceptions. Differences in adherence between boys and girls or age groups varied between countries without any general pattern. CONCLUSIONS With the exception of Italian pre-schoolers, similar adherence levels to a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern have been observed among European children.
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De Henauw S, Michels N, Vyncke K, Hebestreit A, Russo P, Intemann T, Peplies J, Fraterman A, Eiben G, de Lorgeril M, Tornaritis M, Molnar D, Veidebaum T, Ahrens W, Moreno L. Blood lipids among young children in Europe. Results from the European IDEFICS study. Appetite 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.12.082] [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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Hötker A, Karlo C, Zheng J, Moskowitz C, Russo P, Hricak H, Akin O. Klarzelliges Nierenzellkarzinom: Zusammenhänge zwischen radiologischen Tumorcharakteristika und Patientenüberleben. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1551338] [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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Hötker A, Mazaheri Y, Wibmer A, Karlo C, Zheng J, Moskowitz C, Tickoo S, Russo P, Hricak H, Akin O. Differenzierung zwischen klarzelligen Nierenzellkarzinomen und anderen Nierentumoren mittels quantitativer multi-parametrischer MR- Bildgebung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1551339] [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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Garofalo C, El Khoury M, Lucas P, Bely M, Russo P, Spano G, Capozzi V. Autochthonous starter cultures and indigenous grape variety for regional wine production. J Appl Microbiol 2015; 118:1395-408. [DOI: 10.1111/jam.12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Revised: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fattouch K, Castriota F, Guccione F, Dioguardi P, Vadala G, Squeri A, Russo P, Cristina Barattoni M, Nasso G, Speziale G. Mitral valve therapy still surgical? Eur Heart J Suppl 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suv009] [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]
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Arena G, Friedrich K, Acierno D, Padenko E, Russo P, Filippone G, Wagner J. Solid particle erosion and viscoelastic properties of thermoplastic polyurethanes. EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2015. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Rácz G, Alam M, Arekatte C, Albert K, Papp N, Stefanovits-Bányai É, Russo P, DiMatteo M, Vatai G. Potassium acetate solution as a promising option to osmotic distillation for sour cherry (Prunus cerasusL.) juice concentration. ACTA ALIMENTARIA 2014. [DOI: 10.1556/aalim.43.2014.suppl.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Svensson A, Larsson C, Eiben G, Lanfer A, Pala V, Hebestreit A, Huybrechts I, Fernández-Alvira JM, Russo P, Koni AC, De Henauw S, Veidebaum T, Molnár D, Lissner L. European children's sugar intake on weekdays versus weekends: the IDEFICS study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2014; 68:822-8. [PMID: 24824016 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2014.87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2013] [Revised: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the intake of total sugars, foods and drinks rich in added sugar, and energy in children on weekdays (Monday-Thursday), Fridays and weekends. METHODS Dietary intake (g, kJ, energy %) was assessed using a computerized 24-h recall method in a sample of 2- to 9-year-old children from Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and Sweden who were participating in the IDEFICS baseline study (2007-2008). Analyses were performed in 9497 children by selecting one 24-h recall per child (for comparison of weekdays vs weekends, and Fridays vs weekdays and weekends). Selected stratified analyses were performed by country and age group. RESULTS Intake of total sugars exceeded 20 energy % in all countries but one. In the non-stratified analyses, the intakes of total sugars and foods and drinks rich in added sugar were found to be higher on weekends compared with weekdays (both P<0.001), and intakes on Fridays were a mix between intakes on weekdays and weekends. Energy intake did not differ between weekdays and weekends. RESULTS were somewhat heterogeneous, both across countries and age groups. CONCLUSIONS High intake of sugar remains an important nutritional problem in children of many European countries. Interventions aiming to prevent this diet pattern may optimize their impact by targeting dietary habits on Fridays and weekends. Furthermore, when conducting dietary assessment in children, data from weekends and Fridays in combination with a selection of Mondays to Thursdays are needed to capture habitual sugar intake. Age and dietary cultures should also be considered in dietary intervention and assessment as effect modifications were seen for both age and country.
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Papoutsou S, Briassoulis G, Wolters M, Peplies J, Iacoviello L, Eiben G, Veidebaum T, Molnar D, Russo P, Michels N, Moreno LA, Tornaritis M. No breakfast at home: association with cardiovascular disease risk factors in childhood. Eur J Clin Nutr 2014; 68:829-34. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2014.88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2013] [Revised: 03/24/2014] [Accepted: 03/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sfakianos JP, Hakimi AA, Kim PH, Zabor EC, Mano R, Bernstein M, Karellas M, Russo P. Outcomes in patients undergoing nephrectomy for renal cancer on chronic anticoagulation therapy. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 40:1700-5. [PMID: 24813810 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2014.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2014] [Revised: 04/12/2014] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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AIMS To report our experience on surgical resection of renal tumors for patients with a history of chronic anticoagulation (ACT) or aspirin use. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of 2473 patients who underwent surgery for renal tumors between 2005 and 2012. Prior to surgery, 172 were on chronic ACT and 695 on aspirin. Multivariable linear and logistic regression models were used to compare transfusion and overall complication rates between patients undergoing renal surgery who were on therapy to patients who were on aspirin and to patients with no therapy. RESULTS Compared to no therapy and aspirin patients those on ACT were older (57.3 (IQR 48.4-66.10) vs 63.9, (IQR 57.3-71.5) vs 68.4, (IQR 60.4-73.5); p < 0.001), with a higher percentage having an ASA score of 3 or 4 (42.4 vs 57.9 vs 82.6%; p < 0.001), respectively. ACT patients had a higher 30-day transfusion rate, 22.7% vs 7.6% vs 6.9%, and 90-day complication rate, 17.4% vs 7.2% vs 7.3%, both p < 0.001. The median length of stay differed statistically between groups (p < 0.001), with a modest longer stay in the anticoagulation group (OR 1.11 SE 0.26; p < 0.001). Transfusion and complication rates for patients on therapy undergoing minimally invasive surgery vs open surgery were not statistically different. CONCLUSIONS Patients on chronic ACT had higher transfusion and overall complication rates compared to patients on no treatment or on chronic aspirin. These findings did not correlate to clinical differences in length of stay or grade 3-5 complications.
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Di Sarli V, Russo P, Sanchirico R, Di Benedetto A. CFD simulations of dust dispersion in the 20 L vessel: Effect of nominal dust concentration. J Loss Prev Process Ind 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2013.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Russo P, Frustaci A, Del Bufalo A, Fini M, Cesario A. Multitarget drugs of plants origin acting on Alzheimer's disease. Curr Med Chem 2013; 20:1686-93. [PMID: 23410167 DOI: 10.2174/0929867311320130008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2011] [Revised: 10/30/2011] [Accepted: 05/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The etiopathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is extremely complex and heterogeneous, often associated with comorbidities. As a result it may be unlikely that AD may be mitigated by drug acting on a single specific target. The current tendency in drug design and discovery in AD is the rational design or "serendipitous" discovery of new drug entities challenging multiple targets. Since two of the presently approved drugs for AD are based on natural products (galantamine and the physostigmine-derivative rivastigmine), many plants are now under investigation as a potential source of new drugs. Multifunctional drugs often have their origin in natural sources. This review is limited to plant chemicals having different targets with actual (galantamine) or promising (drugs from Crocus sativus, Ginkgo biloba, Salvia species, and Huperzia serrata) clinical evidence in people with dementia or AD.
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Donatiello E, Dello Russo M, Formisano A, Lauria F, Nappo A, Reineke A, Sparano S, Barba G, Russo P, Siani A. Physical activity, adiposity and urbanization level in children: results for the Italian cohort of the IDEFICS study. Public Health 2013; 127:761-5. [PMID: 23876300 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2013.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2012] [Revised: 12/17/2012] [Accepted: 04/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES While there is extensive evidence about the influence of environmental factors on adult obesity, fewer studies have assessed how the environment influences body fat in children. This cross-sectional study investigated the distribution of adiposity indices according to urbanization level and patterns of physical activity among children in the Italian cohort of the IDEFICS study. METHODS The sample included 1673 preschool and school-aged children (mean age 6.1 years, standard deviation 1.7) living in rural (n = 579), suburban (n = 442) and urban (n = 652) areas. Anthropometric measures were taken and questionnaires were used to assess children's lifestyles, including patterns of physical activity. RESULTS Children who lived in rural areas spent significantly more time in outdoor activities but participated in less structured physical activity compared with children living in suburban and urban areas. Adiposity estimated by the sum of skinfold thickness increased linearly from rural to urban areas, with results for suburban areas showing intermediate values. CONCLUSIONS The data show that geographical environmental factors influence patterns of physical activity and body fat in children. In particular, the results suggest an association between the time spent in unstructured outdoor activities and the degree of adiposity in schoolchildren. These results may have implications for public health, including efforts to increase freely available playgrounds as an effective measure to counteract the obesity epidemic in children.
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Marmo L, Piccinini N, Russo G, Russo P, Munaro L. Multiple Tank Explosions in an Edible-Oil Refinery Plant: A Case Study. Chem Eng Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201300075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Lococo F, Cesario A, Petracca-Ciavarella L, Granone P, Russo P. Role of CHRNA5-A3 genetic Locus variants and developing drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Curr Med Chem 2013; 19:5863-70. [PMID: 23061658 DOI: 10.2174/092986712804143312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Revised: 10/09/2012] [Accepted: 10/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cigarette smoking is one of the major risk factors for COPD and COPD severity. In turn COPD is a major independent risk factor for lung cancer. Genome-wide association (GWA) studies both in lung cancer and COPD highlighted the same variants (SNPs) on chromosome 15q25 marking the gene cluster CHRNA3-CHRNB4-CHRNA5 for these smoking related diseases, showing a stimulating connection between this common genetic region and smoking behavior and smoking related illnesses. Different authors identified two candidate regions associated with age at smoking initiation in patients with COPD. The nicotinic acetylcholine receptor polymorphism (rs1051730) on chromosome 15q25 is associated with major tobacco-related diseases in the general population with additional increased risk of COPD as well as lung cancer. Moreover variants on the gene cluster CHRNA3-CHRNB4-CHRNA5 are associated with nicotine addiction antismoking therapy and antismoking therapy side-effects. These findings not only support the notion that variants can influence any therapy for smoking cessation, but offer rational bases to develop new drugs and new therapeutic strategies. Scope of Proposed Topic (50 words): Genome-wide association (GWA) studies both in lung cancer and COPD highlighted the same variants (SNPs) on the gene cluster CHRNA3-CHRNB4-CHRNA5. These data not only support the notion that variants can influence any therapy for smoking cessation, but offer rational bases to develop new drugs and new therapeutic strategies.
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Costa-Reis P, Russo P, Sullivan KE. OP0058 MIR-26A and MIR-30B Dysregulation in Pediatric Lupus Nephritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.263] [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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Russo P, Del Bufalo A, Cesario A. Flavonoids acting on DNA topoisomerases: recent advances and future perspectives in cancer therapy. Curr Med Chem 2013; 19:5287-93. [PMID: 22998568 DOI: 10.2174/092986712803833272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2012] [Revised: 07/31/2012] [Accepted: 08/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Flavonoids, secondary metabolites ubiquitously produced in the plant kingdom, are low molecular weight polyphenolic molecules. They are characterized by variable chemical structures and show a vast array of biological activities (i.e... antiviral, antiinflammatory, antitumor, antimicrobial, estrogenic, antiestrogenic, antioxidant, mutagenic and antimutagenic) targeting different pathways. Some of these compounds such as Genistein, Daidzein or its synthetic derivative Phenoxodiol as well as Luteolin and Quercetin are able to inhibit DNA topoisomerases. This review discusses that Flavonoids targeting DNA topoisomerases may lead to novel drug development with anticancer potential.
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Regber S, Novak M, Eiben G, Bammann K, De Henauw S, Fernández-Alvira JM, Gwozdz W, Kourides Y, Moreno LA, Molnár D, Pigeot I, Reisch L, Russo P, Veidebaum T, Borup I, Mårild S. Parental perceptions of and concerns about child's body weight in eight European countries--the IDEFICS study. Pediatr Obes 2013; 8:118-29. [PMID: 23001999 DOI: 10.1111/j.2047-6310.2012.00093.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2012] [Revised: 06/19/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate parental perceptions of and concern about child's body weight and general health in children in a European cohort. DESIGN Cross-sectional multi-centre study in eight European countries. PARTICIPANTS 16,220 children, ages 2-9 years. METHODS Parents completed a questionnaire regarding children's health and weight and concern about overweight and underweight. Objective children's weight categories from the International Obesity Task Force were used. Logistic regression models were utilized to identify predictors of accurate weight perception. RESULTS Parental weight perception corresponded overall to children's mean body mass index (BMI) z-scores, with important exceptions. About one-third of the total indicated concern about underweight, paradoxically most often parents of children in the overweight or obesity categories. In 63%, parents of children in the overweight category marked 'proper weight'. The strongest predictor for accurate parental weight perception for children with overweight and obesity was BMI z-score (odds ratio [OR] = 7.2, 95% confidence interval [CI] 6.1-8.7). Compared to Southern Europe, ORs for accurate parental weight perception were 4.4 (95% CI 3.3-6.0) in Northern Europe and 3.4 (95% CI 2.7-4.2) in Central Europe. CONCLUSION Parents of children categorized as being overweight or obese systematically underestimated weight. Parents differed regionally regarding accurate weight perception and concern about overweight and underweight.
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Di Benedetto A, Russo P, Sanchirico R, Di Sarli V. CFD simulations of turbulent fluid flow and dust dispersion in the 20 liter explosion vessel. AIChE J 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.14029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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