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Wen Z, Qiu L, Ye Z, Tan X, Xu X, Lu M, Kuang G. The role of Th/Treg immune cells in osteoarthritis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1393418. [PMID: 39364408 PMCID: PMC11446774 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1393418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent clinical condition affecting the entire joint, characterized by its multifactorial etiology and complex pathophysiology. The onset of OA is linked to inflammatory mediators produced by the synovium, cartilage, and subchondral bone, all of which are closely tied to cartilage degradation. Consequently, OA may also be viewed as a systemic inflammatory disorder. Emerging studies have underscored the significance of T cells in the development of OA. Notably, imbalances in Th1/Th2 and Th17/Treg immune cells may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of OA. This review aims to compile recent advancements in understanding the role of T cells and their Th/Treg subsets in OA, examines the immune alterations and contributions of Th/Treg cells to OA progression, and proposes novel directions for future research, including potential therapeutic strategies for OA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhi Wen
- Department of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Graduate School of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Graduate School of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Graduate School of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital, Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Joint Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Weng L, Luo Y, Luo X, Yao K, Zhang Q, Tan J, Yin Y. The common link between sleep apnea syndrome and osteoarthritis: a literature review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1401309. [PMID: 39234045 PMCID: PMC11371730 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1401309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) often also suffer from Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS), and many scholars have started to notice this link, although the relationship between the two is still unclear. In this review, we aim to summarize the current literature on these two diseases, integrate evidence of the OA and OSA connection, explore and discuss their potential common mechanisms, and thus identify effective treatment methods for patients with both OA and SAS. Some shared characteristics of the two conditions have been identified, notably aging and obesity as mutual risk factors. Both diseases are associated with various biological processes or molecular pathways, including mitochondrial dysfunction, reactive oxygen species production, the NF-kB pathway, HIF, IL-6, and IL-8. SAS serves as a risk factor for OA, and conversely, OA may influence the progression of SAS. The effects of OA on SAS are underreported in the literature and require more investigation. To effectively manage these patients, timely intervention for SAS is necessary while treating OA, with weight reduction being a primary requirement, alongside combined treatments such as Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and medications. Additionally, numerous studies in drug development are now aimed at inhibiting or clearing certain molecular pathways, including ROS, NF-KB, IL-6, and IL-8. Improving mitochondrial function might represent a viable new strategy, with further research into mitochondrial updates or transplants being essential.
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- Lian Weng
- Luzhou Longmatan District People's Hospital, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopedic Engineering, Luzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopedic Engineering, Luzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopedic Engineering, Luzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopedic Engineering, Luzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopedic Engineering, Luzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopedic Engineering, Luzhou, China
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Ju Y, Jin C, Chen S, Wang J, Li C, Wang X, Wang P, Yue L, Jiang X, Tuohetaerbaike B, Li Y, Sheng Y, Qimanguli W, Wang J, Chen F. Proteomic analyses of smear-positive/negative tuberculosis patients uncover differential antigen-presenting cell activation and lipid metabolism. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1240516. [PMID: 37908762 PMCID: PMC10613889 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1240516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health concern, ranking as the second most lethal infectious disease following COVID-19. Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis (SNPT) and Smear-Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis (SPPT) are two common types of pulmonary tuberculosis characterized by distinct bacterial loads. To date, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying the differences between SNPT and SPPT patients remain unclear. In this study, we aimed to utilize proteomics analysis for identifying specific protein signatures in the plasma of SPPT and SNPT patients and further elucidate the molecular mechanisms contributing to different disease pathogenesis. Methods Plasma samples from 27 SPPT, 37 SNPT patients and 36 controls were collected and subjected to TMT-labeled quantitative proteomic analyses and targeted GC-MS-based lipidomic analysis. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) was then performed to uncover enriched pathways and functionals of differentially expressed proteins. Results Proteomic analysis uncovered differential protein expression profiles among the SPPT, SNPT, and Ctrl groups, demonstrating dysfunctional immune response and metabolism in both SPPT and SNPT patients. Both groups exhibited activated innate immune responses and inhibited fatty acid metabolism, but SPPT patients displayed stronger innate immune activation and lipid metabolic inhibition compared to SNPT patients. Notably, our analysis uncovered activated antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in SNPT patients but inhibited APCs in SPPT patients, suggesting their critical role in determining different bacterial loads/phenotypes in SNPT and SPPT. Furthermore, some specific proteins were detected to be involved in the APC activation/acquired immune response, providing some promising therapeutic targets for TB. Conclusion Our study provides valuable insights into the differential molecular mechanisms underlying SNPT and SPPT, reveals the critical role of antigen-presenting cell activation in SNPT for effectively clearing the majority of Mtb in bodies, and shows the possibility of APC activation as a novel TB treatment strategy.
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- Yingjiao Ju
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
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- Respiratory Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Respiratory Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China
- Respiratory Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Genome Sciences and Information, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Respiratory Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment of High Incidence Diseases in Central Asia, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Genome and Precision Medicine Technologies, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China
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Keller LE, Tait Wojno ED, Begum L, Fortier LA. Interleukin-6 neutralization and regulatory T cells are additive in chondroprotection from IL-1β-induced inflammation. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:942-950. [PMID: 36205183 PMCID: PMC10079781 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Anti-inflammatory Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are enriched in the joints of patients with osteoarthritis (OA) compared to healthy joints. Tregs maintain homeostasis through secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines and cell-to-cell interactions including immune checkpoint signaling. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pleiotropic cytokine secreted by inflamed synoviocytes and chondrocytes that can inhibit or alter Treg function. This study tested the hypothesis that neutralization of IL-6 would enable Treg anti-inflammatory function to resolve inflammation and catabolism elicited by IL-1β in an equine chondrocyte/synoviocyte/Treg tri-culture OA model. Synoviocyte/chondrocyte co-cultures were stimulated with IL-1β, and treated with αIL-6 neutralizing antibody. Activated Tregs secreting IL-10 were added in direct contact with synoviocytes to create a tri-culture. Neutralization of IL-6 partially restored Treg anti-inflammatory functions and, in combination, reduced IL-1β-stimulated synoviocyte MMP13 expression to control levels and restored Acan expression in chondrocytes. IL-6 neutralization alone decreased Il6 expression in chondrocytes and synoviocytes, mitigating IL-6 positive feedback loop. Although Tregs were the primary producers of anti-inflammatory IL-10 and IL-4, they also produced pro-inflammatory IL-17A, as detected by ELIA, which may have been responsible for incomplete rescue of synoviocyte/chondrocyte homeostasis following IL-1β stimulation. Treg secretion of IL-10, IL-4, and IL-17A was not altered by tri-culture conditions or presence of αIL-6, therefore, it was unlikely that Treg phenotype instability occurred. The significant effect of chondrocyte/synoviocyte donor, but not Treg donor, on gene expression and IL-6 concentration in conditioned media, indicated that personalized therapy considering the patient's OA status might be needed for successful implementation of immunotherapy in the context of OA.
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- Laura E. Keller
- Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences
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- Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences
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- Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences
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Trajerova M, Kriegova E, Mikulkova Z, Savara J, Kudelka M, Gallo J. Knee osteoarthritis phenotypes based on synovial fluid immune cells correlate with clinical outcome trajectories. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2022; 30:1583-1592. [PMID: 36126821 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2022.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a highly heterogeneous disease encompassing a wide range of clinical phenotypes. Phenotypes based on immune cells and protein pattern in synovial fluid (SF) and their relationship to clinical trajectories have not been described. OBJECTIVE To assess phenotypes based on immune cells and protein pattern of SF in KOA. DESIGN SF-derived immune cells were investigated in 119 patients with KOA using flow cytometry. Immune-phenotypes (iPhen) were determined by multivariate patient similarity network analysis and related to clinical trajectory (3-6 months post-sampling) along with protein pattern and macrophage chemokine receptors. RESULTS Four iPhen were detected based on the distribution of T-lymphocytes, monocyte-macrophage lineage cells and activated CD8+ T-lymphocytes. The 'activated' phenotype (n = 17) had high T-lymphocytes but low monocyte-macrophage lineage cells and neutrophils, all highly activated, and showed improved symptoms in 70% patients. The 'lymphoid progressive' phenotype (n = 31) had high neutrophils, low lymphocytes and monocyte-macrophage lineage cells, low activation and was associated with lower pain levels. The 'myeloid progressive' phenotype (n = 35) had high NK and monocyte-macrophage lineage cells but low T-lymphocytes and activation. The 'aggressive' phenotype (n = 36) had high lymphocytes, macrophages, NK cells and neutrophils and high activation, and only 39% of patients improved during follow-up. Low CXCR4 and CCR7 expression on macrophages and high CXCL10 in SF were linked to improved clinical trajectory. CONCLUSION We identified four immune-phenotypes that were associated with different clinical trajectories in KOA patients. How these phenotypes can be targeted therapeutically deserves further investigation.
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- M Trajerova
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic; Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Palacký University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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Cimini D, Boccella S, Alfano A, Stellavato A, Paino S, Schiraldi C, Guida F, Perrone M, Donniacuo M, Tirino V, Desiderio V, Rinaldi B. Evaluation of unsulfated biotechnological chondroitin in a knee osteoarthritis mouse model as a potential novel functional ingredient in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:934997. [PMID: 36466352 PMCID: PMC9714611 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.934997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis is a very disabling disease that can be treated with both non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches. In the last years, pharmaceutical-grade chondroitin sulfate (CS) and glucosamine emerged as symptomatic slow-acting molecules, effective in pain reduction and improved function in patients affected by osteoarthritis. CS is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan that is currently produced mainly by extraction from animal tissues, and it is commercialized as a pharmaceutical-grade ingredient and/or food supplement. However, public concern on animal product derivatives has prompted the search for alternative non-extractive production routes. Thus, different approaches were established to obtain animal-free natural identical CS. On the other hand, the unsulfated chondroitin, which can be obtained via biotechnological processes, demonstrated promising anti-inflammatory properties in vitro, in chondrocytes isolated from osteoarthritic patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the potential of chondroitin, with respect to the better-known CS, in an in vivo mouse model of knee osteoarthritis. Results indicate that the treatment with biotechnological chondroitin (BC), similarly to CS, significantly reduced the severity of mechanical allodynia in an MIA-induced osteoarthritic mouse model. Decreased cartilage damage and a reduction of inflammation- and pain-related biochemical markers were also observed. Overall, our data support a beneficial activity of biotechnological unsulfated chondroitin in the osteoarthritis model tested, thus suggesting BC as a potential functional ingredient in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals with the advantage of avoiding animal tissue extraction.
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- Donatella Cimini
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology, Medical Histology and Molecular Biology Naples, University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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