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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. [DOI: 10.2174/09298673113209990113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Russo P, Frustaci A, Del Bufalo A, Fini M, Cesario A. From Traditional European Medicine to Discovery of New Drug Candidates for the Treatment of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Curr Med Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.2174/092986713805288905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Russo P, Frustaci A, Del Bufalo A, Fini M, Cesario A. From Traditional European Medicine to Discovery of New Drug Candidates for the Treatment of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Curr Med Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.2174/0929867311320080002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Russo P, Lavorgna M, Piscitelli F, Acierno D, Di Maio L. Thermoplastic polyurethane films reinforced with carbon nanotubes: The effect of processing on the structure and mechanical properties. Eur Polym J 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2012.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Russo P, Frustaci A, Del Bufalo A, Fini M, Cesario A. From traditional European medicine to discovery of new drug candidates for the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer's disease: acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Curr Med Chem 2013; 20:976-983. [PMID: 23210783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2012] [Revised: 11/08/2012] [Accepted: 11/09/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The leading Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapeutics to date involves inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which should, in principle, elevate cholinergic signaling and limit inflammation. In spite of the effectiveness in 20%-30% of AD patients, more attention has been paid to find new anti-AChE agents from medicinal plants. Galanthamine, contained in the bulbs and flowers of Galanthus and related genera like Narcissus, represents a good example. The aim of this study is to review the role of possible AChE inhibitors (AChEI) present in plants traditionally used in European medicine for improving memory. Starting from Galanthamine, properties of Melissa species, Salvia officinalis, Arnica chamissonis and Ruta graveolens are discussed to point to the role of these plants as potential sources for the development of therapeutic agents for AD.
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Russo P, Siani A. The role of nuts in the optimal diet: time for a critical appraisal? Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2012; 22:1019-1023. [PMID: 23199613 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2012.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2012] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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During the last decades, nuts have attracted the attention of researchers for their potential benefits in cardiovascular prevention. We discuss here some aspects of the assumed beneficial effects of nuts, weighing them against potential harm. Epidemiological observations and controlled intervention trials consistently suggest that nuts consumption is associated with improved serum lipid profile, thus helping decrease cardiovascular risk. Being nuts an energy dense food, their impact on energy balance and body weight should be considered. In particular, the claim that adding nuts to the habitual diet, thus increasing calorie intake, does not cause body fat accumulation still needs evidence and biological plausibility. The potential risk associated with the relatively frequent occurrence of allergic reactions following the consumption of nuts is also discussed.
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Mazzola CR, Lachman Y, Power N, Russo P. Est-il possible d’identifier en préopératoire les tumeurs rénales épithéliales et stromales (REST) ? Revue de 24 cas. Prog Urol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2012.08.195] [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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Cimoli G, Parodi S, Russo P. Interferon-gamma enhances TNF sensitivity in A172 human glioblastoma cell line. Oncol Rep 2012; 3:369-70. [PMID: 21594375 DOI: 10.3892/or.3.2.369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Although human glioblastoma cell line A172 presents tumor necrosis factor (TNF) high affinity receptors, it is resistant to TNF-mediated cytotoxicity. Preincubation of cells with 10 ng/ml interferon (IFN)-gamma for 6 h causes a great increase in TNF receptor numbers (about 477%). IFN-gamma alone is not cytotoxic in A172 cells. Cells preincubated with 10 ng/ml IFN-gamma for 6 h became more sensitive to the TNF cytotoxicity (about 400%). In A172 cells the enhanced TNF receptor expression may contribute to the enhancement of TNF cytotoxicity. This observation may have importance in designing new more effective therapies for human gliomas.
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Sanjak M, Langford V, Holsten S, Bockenek J, Bravver E, Desai U, Bockenek W, Williams N, Russo P, Brooks B. Validation of the Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) in Ambulatory Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients (P01.107). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.p01.107] [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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Brooks B, Williams N, Bravver E, Desai U, Wright A, Sanjak M, Bockenek W, Nichols M, Russo P, Smith N, Blythe A, Lindblom S, Pacicco T, Smrcina J, Ward A, Langford V, Fischer M, O'Neill M, Henderson A, Holsten S, Frumkin L, Walgren K, Corey Q, Oplinger H, Price M, Fortier C. Development and Deployment of Performance Measures Based on American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Guidelines To Assess Provider Implementation, Patient Acceptance and Patient Adherence of Evidence-Based Recommendations at the Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS-MDA Center: Accountability Assessment According to the Joint Commission (TJC) Disease Specific Certification (DSC) Protocol - The First Year (P01.106). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.p01.106] [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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Aquino R, Prota L, Auriemma G, Santoro A, Mencherini T, Colombo G, Russo P. Dry powder inhalers of gentamicin and leucine: formulation parameters, aerosol performance and in vitro toxicity on CuFi1 cells. Int J Pharm 2012; 426:100-107. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2012.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2011] [Revised: 01/12/2012] [Accepted: 01/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Botti C, Maione C, Dogliotti G, Russo P, Signoriello G, Molinari AM, Corsi MM, Sica V, Cobellis G. Circulating cytokines present in the serum of peripheral arterial disease patients induce endothelial dysfunction. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2012; 26:67-79. [PMID: 22475098] [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: 05/31/2023]
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a chronic condition caused by atherosclerosis and is a severe complication of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We hypothesised that chronic condition of arterial disease engenders inflammation and endothelial damage in response to circulating cytokines released in the blood stream of PAD patients. We explored the levels of circulating cytokines in PAD patients with and without diabetes by multiplex cytokine array compared with non-PAD controls. Serum from PAD patients with or without diabetes showed high levels of VEGF, IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha, MCP-1, and EGF. VEGF levels correlated with TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma, significantly. Endothelial cells (ECs) were exposed to the different altered cytokines to evaluate changes in cell growth, migration and tubule-like formation, displaying impairment on proliferation, migration and tubule formation. Our findings demonstrate that a set of cytokines is significantly increased in the serum of PAD patients. These cytokines act to induce endothelial dysfunction synergistically. VEGF strongly correlated with TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma, opening new therapeutic perspectives.
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Barba G, Sieri S, Russo MD, Donatiello E, Formisano A, Lauria F, Sparano S, Nappo A, Russo P, Brighenti F, Krogh V, Siani A. Glycaemic index and body fat distribution in children: the results of the ARCA project. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2012; 22:28-34. [PMID: 20674304 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2010.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2009] [Revised: 03/17/2010] [Accepted: 03/26/2010] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Various dietary factors may play a critical role in body weight regulation. Among them, the role of glycaemic index (GI) remains a subject of debate. The present study aimed at evaluating the association between dietary GI, body mass index (BMI) and body fat distribution in school children. METHODS AND RESULTS 3734 Italian children (M/F = 1883/1851; age range 6-11 years) were cross-sectionally screened for anthropometry (BMI, waist circumference), lifestyle and clinical history (questionnaire) and dietary habits (1-year food frequency questionnaire). Energy and macronutrients intake, dietary GI and glycaemic load (GL) were calculated. GI was directly associated with age, waist and BMI z-scores, energy, fibre and carbohydrate intake (r: from 0.080 to 0.238, P < 0.001), and negatively with fat intake (r: -0.060, P < 0.0001). BMI, waist circumference, energy intake, carbohydrate, protein and fibre intake and GL significantly increased, whilst fat intake decreased, going up across quartiles of residuals of dietary GI. At linear regression analysis, GI was associated with BMI and waist z-scores independently of age, sex, parental overweight/obesity, parental education, and energy intake, protein, fat, carbohydrate, fibre and GL residuals. In particular, GI was the sole nutritional factor among those under investigation, significantly associated with waist circumference. Controlling for covariates, the risk of overweight/obesity or of central fat distribution was almost two-folds higher in the upper quartile in comparison to the lowest quartile of dietary GI. CONCLUSION Dietary GI is an independent determinant of body fat distribution in children as well as of total adiposity.
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Russo P, Nastrucci C, Cesario A. From the sea to anticancer therapy. Curr Med Chem 2011; 18:3551-62. [PMID: 21756228 DOI: 10.2174/092986711796642652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2011] [Accepted: 06/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Discovery, isolation, characterisation and pre-clinical and clinical trials of plant- or animal-derived drugs displaying pharmacological activities continue to develop and enlarge. Cancer chemotherapy is one of the most promising areas for these drugs. Since a very long time, nature has been an attractive source of potential medicinal agents for human use. The deep sea is becoming a novel and potently appealing source for new drugs, as well as shallow waters. This interest is mainly related to the terrific chemical diversity found in the vast number of plants and animal species, as well as in the microbial world. During the evolution, a rich source of biologically active compounds is developed in the depths of the sea, often reflecting ecological adaptation. Most of them (toxins) are developed to allow survival and flourishing acting against predators and parasites. Recent progress in Scuba diving, hi-tech/biotechnological and procedural advances in structure clarification, organic synthesis and biological assay determined the characterisation and preclinical/clinical evaluation of novel anticancer drugs. The aim of this review is to provide a description of their discovery, mode of action and clinical application.
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Russo P, Cruickshank M, Grayson ML. 24 month outcomes from the Australian National Hand Hygiene Intiative (NHHI). BMC Proc 2011. [PMCID: PMC3239479 DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-5-s6-o64] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Sanchirico R, Di Benedetto A, Garcia-Agreda A, Russo P. Study of the severity of hybrid mixture explosions and comparison to pure dust–air and vapour–air explosions. J Loss Prev Process Ind 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2011.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gallo E, Schartel B, Acierno D, Russo P. Flame retardant biocomposites: Synergism between phosphinate and nanometric metal oxides. Eur Polym J 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2011.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Russo P, Palladini G, Foli A, Zenone Bragotti L, Milani P, Nuvolone M, Obici L, Perfetti V, Brugnatelli S, Invernizzi R, Merlini G. Liver involvement as the hallmark of aggressive disease in light chain amyloidosis: distinctive clinical features and role of light chain type in 225 patients. Amyloid 2011; 18 Suppl 1:92-3. [PMID: 21838445 DOI: 10.3109/13506129.2011.574354033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Panzarasa S, Quaglini S, Ferrari R, Stefanelli M, Foli A, Palladini G, Russo P, Lavatelli F. A workflow management system for the biological samples exchange within the amyloidosis network. Amyloid 2011; 18 Suppl 1:233-5. [PMID: 21838500 DOI: 10.3109/13506129.2011.574354088] [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: 11/13/2022]
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Foli A, Palladini G, Caporali R, Verga L, Morbini P, Obici L, Russo P, Sarais G, Donadei S, Montecucco C, Merlini G. The role of minor salivary gland biopsy in the diagnosis of systemic amyloidosis: results of a prospective study in 62 patients. Amyloid 2011; 18 Suppl 1:80-2. [PMID: 21838441 DOI: 10.3109/13506129.2011.574354029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ferrari R, Caffi E, Quaglini S, Stefanelli M, Russo P, Palladini G, Lavatelli F, Merlini G. AMICA: an electronic patient record specifically designed for an amyloidosis network. Amyloid 2011; 18 Suppl 1:236-8. [PMID: 21838501 DOI: 10.3109/13506129.2011.574354089] [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: 11/13/2022]
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Lavatelli F, Valentini V, Palladini G, Verga L, Russo P, Foli A, Obici L, Sarais G, Perfetti V, Casarini S, Merlini G. Mass spectrometry-based proteomics as a diagnostic tool when immunoelectron microscopy fails in typing amyloid deposits. Amyloid 2011; 18 Suppl 1:64-6. [PMID: 21838435 DOI: 10.3109/13506129.2011.574354023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Gebbia V, Bellavia M, Russo P, Banna GL, Ferraù F, Tralongo P, Borsellino N. Implementation of adherence to erlotinib by a treatment-monitoring program. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.7611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Russo P, Cesario A, Rutella S, Veronesi G, Spaggiari L, Galetta D, Margaritora S, Granone P, Greenberg DS. Impact of genetic variability in nicotinic acetylcholine receptors on nicotine addiction and smoking cessation treatment. Curr Med Chem 2011; 18:91-112. [PMID: 21110812 DOI: 10.2174/092986711793979715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2010] [Accepted: 11/20/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nicotine dependence (ND) is one of the world's leading causes of preventable death. Nicotine addiction and other forms of drug addiction continue to be significant public health problems in the world. Evidence for a genetic influence on smoking behaviour and ND has prompted a search for susceptibility genes. Evidence has recently accumulated that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the genetic region encoding the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subunits α6, α5, α3, and β4 are associated with smoking and ND. Brain nAChR are a heterogeneous family of ion channels expressed in the various parts of the brain. A number of studies suggest that brain nAChR are critical targets for the development of pharmacotherapy for nicotine and other drug addictions. In this review, we will discuss the nAChR subtypes, their function in response to endogenous brain transmitters, and how their functions are regulated in the presence of nicotine. Additionally, we will provide an overview of the three major pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation (which have demonstrated efficacy) such as: nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), bupropion, and varenicline. An appreciation of the complexity of nAChR and their regulation will be necessary for the development of nAChR modulators as potential pharmacotherapy for drug addiction. Prevention strategies should be tailored to carriers of SNPs located on chromosome 15q and that are strongly associated with nicotine dependence and risk of lung cancer.
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Esposito M, Mettivier G, Russo P. 14C autoradiography with an energy-sensitive silicon pixel detector. Phys Med Biol 2011; 56:1947-65. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/56/7/003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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