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Pambuku A, Lombardi G, Bertorelle R, Bellu L, Fiduccia P, Gradiman M, Della Puppa A, Franco B, D'Avella D, Zagonel V. MGMT promoter methylation status in glioblastoma (GBM) patients: a quantitative pyrosequencing approach and its prognostic role. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.26] [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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Lombardi G, Bellu L, Pambuku A, Zagonel V. Effectiveness of antiangiogenic drugs (ADs) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients (PTS): a metanalysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.01] [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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Bergo E, Bergo E, Lombardi G, Del Bianco P, Berti F, Bellu L, Pambuku A, Zagonel V. A prospective analysis of quality of life (QoL), cognitive functions (CF) and psychological status (PSY) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients (PTS) treated with RT and Temozolomide (TMZ). Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.31] [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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Bellu L, Lombardi G, Pambuku A, Fiduccia P, Della Puppa A, Gardiman M, Berti F, D'Avella D, Zagonel V. Anaplastic Astrocytoma (AA) and Glioblastoma (GBM): a real-life experience in Padua. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw345.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Bergo E, Lombardi G, Pambuku A, Della Puppa A, Bellu L, D'Avella D, Zagonel V. Cognitive Rehabilitation in Patients with Gliomas and Other Brain Tumors: State of the Art. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:3041824. [PMID: 27493954 PMCID: PMC4963561 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3041824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Revised: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Disease prognosis is very poor in patients with brain tumors. Cognitive deficits due to disease or due to its treatment have an important weight on the quality of life of patients and caregivers. Studies often take into account quality of life as a fundamental element in the management of disease and interventions have been developed for cognitive rehabilitation of neuropsychological deficits with the aim of improving the quality of life and daily-life autonomy of patients. In this literature review, we will consider the published studies of cognitive rehabilitation over the past 20 years.
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Barcellini L, Borroni E, Brown J, Brunetti E, Codecasa L, Cugnata F, Dal Monte P, Di Serio C, Goletti D, Lombardi G, Lipman M, Rancoita PM, Tadolini M, Cirillo DM. First independent evaluation of QuantiFERON-TB Plus performance. Eur Respir J 2016; 47:1587-90. [DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02033-2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Vaikunthanathan T, Safinia N, Lombardi G, Lechler RI. Microbiota, immunity and the liver. Immunol Lett 2016; 171:36-49. [PMID: 26835593 DOI: 10.1016/j.imlet.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Revised: 01/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The gut harbors a complex community of over 100 trillion microbial cells known to exist in symbiotic harmony with the host influencing human physiology, metabolism, nutrition and immune function. It is now widely accepted that perturbations of this close partnership results in the pathogenesis of several major diseases with increasing evidence highlighting their role outside of the intestinal tract. The intimate proximity and circulatory loop of the liver and the gut has attracted significant attention regarding the role of the microbiota in the development and progression of liver disease. Here we give an overview of the interaction between the microbiota and the immune system and focus on their convincing role in both the propagation and treatment of liver disease.
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Safinia N, Becker PD, Vaikunthanathan T, Xiao F, Lechler R, Lombardi G. Humanized Mice as Preclinical Models in Transplantation. Methods Mol Biol 2016; 1371:177-196. [PMID: 26530801 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3139-2_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Animal models have been instrumental in our understanding of the mechanisms of rejection and the testing of novel treatment options in the context of transplantation. We have now entered an exciting era with research on humanized mice driving advances in translational studies and in our understanding of the function of human cells in response to pathogens and cancer as well as the recognition of human allogeneic tissues in vivo. In this chapter we provide a historical overview of humanized mouse models of transplantation to date, outlining the distinct strains and share our experiences in the study of human transplantation immunology.
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Fallarini S, Massarotti A, Gesù A, Giovarruscio S, Coda Zabetta G, Bergo R, Giannelli B, Brunco A, Lombardi G, Sorba G, Pirali T. In silico-driven multicomponent synthesis of 4,5- and 1,5-disubstituted imidazoles as indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase inhibitors. MEDCHEMCOMM 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5md00317b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A virtual library of 50 000 000 compounds synthesizable via the van Leusen MCR was created, screened and filtered to afford a series of disubstituted imidazoles with improved properties compared to 4-phenylimidazole.
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Bergo E, Lombardi G, Guglieri I, Capovilla E, Pambuku A, Zagone V. Neurocognitive functions and health-related quality of life in glioblastoma patients: a concise review of the literature. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2015; 28:e12410. [PMID: 26531122 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The maintenance of quality of life in patients with high-grade glioma is an important endpoint during treatment, particularly in those with glioblastoma multiforme, given its dismal prognosis; thus, the primary aims of treatments are to reduce morbidity, restore or preserve neurological functions, and the capacity to perform daily activities. This review aims to summarise what is currently known about neurocognitive outcome and quality of life in patients with high-grade glioma, particularly in glioblastoma patients. We considered all the variables that can influence neurocognitive functions, the perception of quality of life and their role as predictors for treatment outcomes.
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Iussig G, Renna M, Gorlier A, Lonati M, Lussiana C, Battaglini L, Lombardi G. Browsing ratio, species intake, and milk fatty acid composition of goats foraging on alpine open grassland and grazable forestland. Small Rumin Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Dal Monte P, Lombardi G, Di Gregori V, Martelli G, Tadolini M, Landini MP. Smear-negative, culture positive TB: diagnosis improvement by Xpert MTB/RIF assay. Eur J Public Health 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckv175.237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bellu L, Lombardi G, Pambuku A, Bergo E, Vittorina Z. Alternative schedule of Fotemustine in elderly patients with recurrent glioblastoma: a phase II prospective study. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv348.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Santoni M, Lombardi G, Scoccianti S, Fabrini M, Silvani A, Villani V, Marinelli A, Lolli I, Balducci M, Arcicasa M, Salvati M, Sponghini A, Vallarelli S, Caroli M, Imbesi F, Bilancia D, Faedi M, Cascinu S, Soffietti R, Rudà R. Prognostic factors in glioblastoma patients treated with the nitrosourea fotemustine at first relapse after the Stupp regimen: results from the GLIOSTRY (GLIOblastoma regiSTRY) of the AINO (Italian Association of Neuro-Oncology). Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv348.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lombardi G, Pace A, Pasqualetti F, Rizzato S, Faedi M, Anghileri E, Nicolotto E, Bazzoli E, Bellu L, Villani V, Fabi A, Ferrazza P, Gurrieri L, Dall'Agata M, Eoli M, Della Puppa A, Pambuku A, Berti F, Rudà R, Zagonel V. Clinical and molecular predictors of survival in elderly glioblastoma patients treated with radiotherapy and concomitant temozolomide: a multicenter study of aino (Italian Association of Neuro-Oncology). Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv348.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Perego S, Grasso D, Bodini BD, Cavaiani F, De Santis C, Ursino N, Pelosi C, Banfi G, Lombardi G. Perisurgical and intra-rehabilitative salivary steroid hormone profiles in bicompartmental arthroplasty. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2015; 29:953-960. [PMID: 26753661] [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: 06/05/2023]
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Sex hormones play a role in pain perception, a key variable in evaluating the progression and treatment of osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between salivary concentrations of four steroid hormones and functional/clinical outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasty. Saliva samples were collected from 24 otherwise healthy patients with osteoarthritis before surgery, on admission to rehabilitation, and at hospital discharge. Salivary concentrations of testosterone, 17β-estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and cortisol were immunoassayed. Changes in hormone levels were compared with clinical outcomes, as assessed by functional independence measure (FIM®), Barthel Index (BI), and visual analog scale for pain (VAS) scores. Changes in testosterone levels were significantly inversely correlated with VAS (r= -0.53, p=0.043) and FIM® and BI scores in all patients (r= -0.30, p= 0.043, and r= -0.35, p=0.031, respectively). The testosterone to cortisol ratio was inversely correlated with BI scores in all patients (r= -0.30, p=0.040), and in the men (r= -0.55, p=0.005) and the women (r= -0.28, p=0.042) when analyzed separately. Changes in salivary testosterone concentrations closely correlated with clinical outcome measurements for total hip and knee arthroplasty. Clinical outcome after arthroplasty was generally better among the men.
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Bellu L, Lombardi G, Pambuku A, Bergo E, Zagonel V. 2921 Low-dose Fotemustine in elderly patients with recurrent glioblastoma: A phase II prospective study. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31636-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lombardi G, Scoccianti S, Fabrini M, Santoni M, Villani V, Silvani A, Marinelli A, Lolli I, Balducci M, Arcicasa M, Salvati M, Sponghini A, Vallarelli S, Caroli M, Imbesi F, Bilancia D, Faedi M, Zagonel V, Soffietti R, Rudá R. 2900 Predictors of survival in glioblastoma patients treated with fotemustine at first relapse after Stupp regimen: Analysis of GLIOSTRY (GLIOblastoma regiSTRY) of the AINO (Italian Association of Neuro-Oncology). Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(15)30054-x] [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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Bergo E, Lombardi G, Fiduccia P, Bellu L, Pambuku A, Zagonel V. 2916 A prospective study analyzing quality of life and cognitive function in patients with glioblastoma treated with RT and Temozolomide: Impact of age and gender. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31631-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ruggeri J, Pesciaroli M, Foresti F, Giacomini E, Lazzaro M, Ossiprandi MC, Corradi A, Lombardi G, Pasquali P, Alborali GL. Inactivated Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium monophasic variant (S. Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i-) in sows is effective to control infection in piglets under field condition. Vet Microbiol 2015; 180:82-9. [PMID: 26260858 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2015.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2015] [Revised: 07/13/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The monophasic variant of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, namely Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i-, has been increasingly responsible for foodborne human cases of disease and is most frequently detected in pork, since the variant is widely spread in pig farms. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of an autologous vaccine in decreasing the prevalence of Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i-, in pigs. The trial was performed in a multisite pig production system of Northern Italy. The autogenous vaccine was prepared from the Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i- strain isolated from the clinical case occurring in the Farm. Different immunization protocols were applied, ranging from interventions only in sows or piglets, or both. Microbiological analysis was performed to assess faecal shedding in sows and their offspring from birth till end of the production cycle and organ colonization of slaughtered pigs. Body weight of pigs was recorded at different time-points. Humoral immune response was evaluated in serum samples of sows and piglets. S. Typhimurium 1,4,[5],12:i- determines reduction of animal growth and farm production, furthermore, contamination of carcasses at the slaughterhouse. The load of bacteria entering into the food processing chain is differently influenced by the regimen of administration of inactivated vaccine. In particular, a combined vaccination of sows and their offspring was able to improve the weight gain of growing pigs, to limit Salmonella colonization of organs and to reduce the number of carrier pigs, and hence lowering the risk of introducing Salmonella organisms in the slaughter process.
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Lombardi G, Musco S, Wyndaele JJ, Del Popolo G. Treatments for erectile dysfunction in spinal cord patients: alternatives to phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors? A review study. Spinal Cord 2015; 53:849-54. [DOI: 10.1038/sc.2015.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Revised: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Mattioli G, Barabino A, Aloi M, Arrigo S, Caldaro T, Carlucci M, Cucchiara S, De Angelis P, Di Leo G, Illiceto MT, Impellizzeri P, Leonelli L, Lisi G, Lombardi G, Martelossi S, Martinelli M, Miele E, Randazzo A, Romano C, Romeo C, Romeo E, Selvaggi F, Valenti S, Dall'Oglio L. Paediatric ulcerative colitis surgery: Italian survey. J Crohns Colitis 2015; 9:558-64. [PMID: 25895877 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjv065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Recent epidemiological studies showed an increase in ulcerative colitis among children, especially in its aggressive form, requiring surgical treatment. Although medical therapeutic strategies are standardized, there is still no consensus regarding indications, timing and kind of surgery. This study aimed to define the surgical management of paediatric ulcerative colitis and describe attitudes to it among paediatric surgeons. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study. All national gastroenterology units were invited to participate. From January 2009 to December 2013, data on paediatric patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis that required surgery were collected. RESULTS Seven units participated in the study. Seventy-one colectomies were performed (77.3% laparoscopically). Main surgical indications were a severe ulcerative colitis attack (33.8%) and no response to medical therapies (56.3%). A three-stage strategy was chosen in 71% of cases. Straight anastomosis was performed in 14% and J-pouch anastomosis in 86% of cases. A reconstructive laparoscopic approach was used in 58% of patients. Ileo-anal anastomosis was performed by the Knight-Griffen technique in 85.4% and by the pull-through technique in 9.1% of patients. Complications after colectomy, after reconstruction and after stoma closure were reported in 12.7, 19.3 and 35% of cases, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that there is general consensus regarding indications for surgery. The ideal surgical technique remains under debate. Laparoscopy is a procedure widely adopted for colectomy but its use in reconstructive surgery remains limited. Longer follow-up must be planned to define the quality of life of these patients.
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Alhabbab R, Blair P, Elgueta R, Stolarczyk E, Marks E, Becker PD, Ratnasothy K, Smyth L, Safinia N, Sharif-Paghaleh E, O’Connell S, Noelle RJ, Lord GM, Howard JK, Spencer J, Lechler RI, Lombardi G. Diversity of gut microflora is required for the generation of B cell with regulatory properties in a skin graft model. Sci Rep 2015; 5:11554. [PMID: 26109230 PMCID: PMC4479822 DOI: 10.1038/srep11554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2014] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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B cells have been reported to promote graft rejection through alloantibody production. However, there is growing evidence that B cells can contribute to the maintenance of tolerance. Here, we used a mouse model of MHC-class I mismatched skin transplantation to investigate the contribution of B cells to graft survival. We demonstrate that adoptive transfer of B cells prolongs skin graft survival but only when the B cells were isolated from mice housed in low sterility "conventional" (CV) facilities and not from mice housed in pathogen free facilities (SPF). However, prolongation of skin graft survival was lost when B cells were isolated from IL-10 deficient mice housed in CV facilities. The suppressive function of B cells isolated from mice housed in CV facilities correlated with an anti-inflammatory environment and with the presence of a different gut microflora compared to mice maintained in SPF facilities. Treatment of mice in the CV facility with antibiotics abrogated the regulatory capacity of B cells. Finally, we identified transitional B cells isolated from CV facilities as possessing the regulatory function. These findings demonstrate that B cells, and in particular transitional B cells, can promote prolongation of graft survival, a function dependent on licensing by gut microflora.
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Lombardi G, Tengattini V, Dal Monte P, Denicolò A, Bacchi Reggiani M, Patrizi A, Landini M, Bardazzi F. Does biological therapy affect interferon-γ release assay response? A long-term follow-up of patients with psoriasis using QuantiFERON-TB. Br J Dermatol 2015; 172:798-800. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Franceschi E, Agati R, Finocchiaro G, Zagonel V, Fabi A, Reni M, Caserta C, Maiello E, Carteni G, Clavarezza M, Rosti G, Eoli M, Lombardi G, Bacci A, Monteforte M, Doria S, Galli A, Brandes AA. NI-26 * COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RANO AND MACDONAD'S CRITERIA IN RECURRENT GLIOBLASTOMA TREATED IN THE RANDOMIZED PHASE II TRIAL AVAREG WITH BEVACIZUMAB OR FOTEMUSTINE. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou264.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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