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Genovese A, Moore T, Haynes PC, Augustyn M. Interoception in Practice: The Gut-Brain Connection. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2022; 43:489-491. [PMID: 36040816 DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Tony is a five and a half-year-old boy who has been a patient in your primary care practice since he was adopted at birth. He has been treated by a child and adolescent psychiatrist for behavioral concerns starting at age 3 years and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined type, anxiety disorder, and insomnia. He presents today with complaints of repeated emesis and refusal to eat or drink over the past 2 weeks and is now dehydrated. Tony was born at 30 weeks' gestational age by vaginal delivery with a birth weight of 4lbs 15oz and was described as minimally responsive at birth. There was known prenatal exposure to tobacco and methamphetamine and inadequate prenatal care. The maternal history is notable for a reported diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, prostitution, and being unhoused at the time of delivery. Tony received antibiotics after delivery for presumed newborn infections. As an infant, he had kidney reflux, low serum ferritin, insomnia, and failure to thrive. Regarding developmental milestones, Tony was sitting up at 7 months, walking at 14 months, talking at 18 months, and speaking in full sentences by 24 months. When he presented to the psychiatric service at age 3 years, behavioral problems included irritability with destructive rages, excessive fears, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and impulsivity with a lack of awareness of danger to the extent that he required a safety harness when in public and security locks in the home because of repeated elopements. Tony also had at the time of his initial presentation significant defiance, extreme tantrums, violent aggressive outbursts, cognitive rigidity, repetitive behaviors, resistance to change, frequent nondirected vocalizations, and self-injurious behaviors including slapping himself on the head and biting of his hands and feet. Review of systems includes complaints of frequent abdominal and neck pain, persistent insomnia, night terrors, restrictive eating habits with poor weight gain, and reduced sensitivity to pain. Treatment history included gabapentin and subsequently divalproex for seizure-like episodes (despite negative EEG) described as frequent staring spells with repetitive biting of his lips. Psychotropic medications were risperidone for irritability associated with autism and clonidine extended release for ADHD. He also took melatonin for sleep. During his well-child check at the age of 5 years, Tony is making good progress from a developmental standpoint, has age-appropriate expressive and receptive language skills, is fluent in both English and Spanish, is able to recite the alphabet, counts to 20, has learned to swim, and is demonstrating interest in planets and astrology. He is reported to have a secure attachment to his adoptive parents and is described as emotionally sensitive, caring, kind, considerate, and empathetic. He has good eye contact and can read facial expressions. He is affectionate and protective of his infant sibling, his biological sister, who is also adopted by his parents and now living in the home. Tony made an excellent adjustment to the start of kindergarten and up until this point was responding positively to his psychotropic medication regimen. But then at age five and a half, Tony experienced sudden and unexplained behavioral worsening, which was followed by the onset of recurrent vomiting and refusal to eat or drink. Comprehensive medical workup including upper endoscopy and biopsy resulted in a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). What would be your next step?
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- Ann Genovese
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Molecular Bioscience, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS; and
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- Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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Romano R, De Luca L, Vanacore M, Genovese A, Cirillo C, Aiello A, Sacchi R. Compositional and Morphological Characterization of ‘Sorrento’ and ‘Chandler’ Walnuts. Foods 2022; 11:foods11050761. [PMID: 35267393 PMCID: PMC8909582 DOI: 10.3390/foods11050761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In Italy, most of the cultivated walnuts belong to the Sorrento ecotype, and they are considered commercially valuable due to their specific organoleptic characteristics. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the morphological and compositional characteristics of walnuts sampled from ‘Sorrento’ trees cultivated in different locations in Campania and trees of both the ‘Chandler’ and ‘Sorrento’ varieties derived from the same location. The results demonstrated that ‘Sorrento’ and ‘Chandler’ walnuts have different biometric characteristics and a different fat content, with the highest fat content being found in the ‘Sorrento’ variety. Regarding the fatty acid (FA) composition, the content of monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids (MUFAs and SFAs) was highest in the ‘Sorrento’ variety (from 13 to 15% for MUFAs and from 11 to 13% for SFAs), while the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) content was highest in the ‘Chandler’ variety (77%). The total phenolics content (TPC) was highest in the ‘Sorrento’ variety (from 910 to 1230 mg GAE/100 g), while no difference in γ-tocopherol content was found. Furthermore, the influence of walnut area cultivation was shown for fat content, FA composition and TPC. Therefore, both walnut varieties demonstrated good nutritional properties considering the PUFAs and γ-tocopherol content.
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Cesoni Marcelli A, Loffredo S, Petraroli A, Carucci L, Mormile I, Ferrara AL, Spadaro G, Genovese A, Bova M. Nailfold Videocapillaroscopy Findings in Bradykinin-Mediated Angioedema. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2021; 31:404-416. [PMID: 32301440 DOI: 10.18176/jiaci.0524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Hereditary angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency (C1-INH-HAE) and acquired angioedema related to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (ACEI-AAE) are types of bradykinin-mediated angioedema without wheals characterized by recurrent swelling episodes. Recent evidence suggests that a state of "vascular preconditioning" predisposes individuals to attacks, although no data are available on possible structural alterations of the vessels. Objective: This study aims to compare the features of nailfold capillaries to highlight possible structural anomalies between patients affected by C1-INH-HAE and controls and between patients with ACEI-AAE and hypertensive controls. METHODS We used nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC) to assess the following: apical, internal, and external diameter; loop length; intercapillary distance; and capillary density, distribution, and morphology. Plasma levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) A, VEGF-C, angiopoietin (Ang) 1, and Ang2 were also measured. RESULTS Compared with healthy controls (n=28), C1-INH-HAE patients (n = 34) were characterized by significant structural alterations of the capillaries, such as greater intercapillary distance (216 vs 190 μm), increased apical, internal, and external diameter (28 vs 22 μm; 22 vs 20 μm; and 81 vs 65 μm, respectively), decreased density (4 vs 5 capillaries/mm2), more irregular capillary distribution, and more tortuous morphology. Apical diameter was enlarged in patients with ≥12 attacks per year. In ACEI-AAE patients, NVC showed no alterations with respect to hypertensive controls. NVC performed in 2 C1-INH-HAE patients during attacks showed no changes compared with the remission phase. CONCLUSIONS We detected major structural capillary alterations in C1-INH-HAE patients, thus confirming the involvement of microcirculation in the pathogenesis of angioedema.
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- A Cesoni Marcelli
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "G. Salvatore", National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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De Angelis M, Casciaro B, Genovese A, Brancaccio D, Marcocci ME, Novellino E, Carotenuto A, Palamara AT, Mangoni ML, Nencioni L. Temporin G, an amphibian antimicrobial peptide against influenza and parainfluenza respiratory viruses: Insights into biological activity and mechanism of action. FASEB J 2021; 35:e21358. [PMID: 33538061 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202001885rr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Treatment of respiratory viral infections remains a global health concern, mainly due to the inefficacy of available drugs. Therefore, the discovery of novel antiviral compounds is needed; in this context, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) like temporins hold great promise. Here, we discovered that the harmless temporin G (TG) significantly inhibited the early life-cycle phases of influenza virus. The in vitro hemagglutinating test revealed the existence of TG interaction with the viral hemagglutinin (HA) protein. Furthermore, the hemolysis inhibition assay and the molecular docking studies confirmed a TG/HA complex formation at the level of the conserved hydrophobic stem groove of HA. Remarkably, these findings highlight the ability of TG to block the conformational rearrangements of HA2 subunit, which are essential for the viral envelope fusion with intracellular endocytic vesicles, thereby neutralizing the virus entry into the host cell. In comparison, in the case of parainfluenza virus, which penetrates host cells upon a membrane-fusion process, addition of TG to infected cells provoked ~1.2 log reduction of viral titer released in the supernatant. Nevertheless, at the same condition, an immunofluorescent assay showed that the expression of viral hemagglutinin/neuraminidase protein was not significantly reduced. This suggested a peptide-mediated block of some late steps of viral replication and therefore the impairment of the extracellular release of viral particles. Overall, our results are the first demonstration of the ability of an AMP to interfere with the replication of respiratory viruses with a different mechanism of cell entry and will open a new avenue for the development of novel therapeutic approaches against a large variety of respiratory viruses, including the recent SARS-CoV2.
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- M De Angelis
- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Center For Life Nano Science@Sapienza, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences, Laboratory Affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Affiliated to Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Genovese A. Exploring Three Core Psychological Elements When Treating Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: Self-Awareness, Gender Identity, and Sexuality. Cureus 2021; 13:e14130. [PMID: 33912362 PMCID: PMC8071475 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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For those growing up on the autism spectrum, adolescence is associated with unique challenges. This narrative review explores three core psychological elements for clinicians to consider when treating adolescents on the autism spectrum: self-awareness, gender identity, and sexuality. Developmental tasks of adolescence include adaptation to a maturing mind and body, increased expectations for independence, and the ability to establish satisfying interpersonal relationships. What are welcome opportunities for non-autistic peers can become nearly insurmountable hurdles for autistic teens, which, in turn, could lead to crisis, particularly if skills needed for success in managing these tasks have not yet been acquired.
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- Ann Genovese
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, USA
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Genovese A, Butler MG. Clinical Assessment, Genetics, and Treatment Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E4726. [PMID: 32630718 PMCID: PMC7369758 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21134726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) consists of a genetically heterogenous group of neurobehavioral disorders characterized by impairment in three behavioral domains including communication, social interaction, and stereotypic repetitive behaviors. ASD affects more than 1% of children in Western societies, with diagnoses on the rise due to improved recognition, screening, clinical assessment, and diagnostic testing. We reviewed the role of genetic and metabolic factors which contribute to the causation of ASD with the use of new genetic technology. Up to 40 percent of individuals with ASD are now diagnosed with genetic syndromes or have chromosomal abnormalities including small DNA deletions or duplications, single gene conditions, or gene variants and metabolic disturbances with mitochondrial dysfunction. Although the heritability estimate for ASD is between 70 and 90%, there is a lower molecular diagnostic yield than anticipated. A likely explanation may relate to multifactorial causation with etiological heterogeneity and hundreds of genes involved with a complex interplay between inheritance and environmental factors influenced by epigenetics and capabilities to identify causative genes and their variants for ASD. Behavioral and psychiatric correlates, diagnosis and genetic evaluation with testing are discussed along with psychiatric treatment approaches and pharmacogenetics for selection of medication to treat challenging behaviors or comorbidities commonly seen in ASD. We emphasize prioritizing treatment based on targeted symptoms for individuals with ASD, as treatment will vary from patient to patient based on diagnosis, comorbidities, causation, and symptom severity.
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA;
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Serrapica F, Uzun P, Masucci F, Napolitano F, Braghieri A, Genovese A, Sacchi R, Romano R, Barone CMA, Di Francia A. Hay or silage? How the forage preservation method changes the volatile compounds and sensory properties of Caciocavallo cheese. J Dairy Sci 2019; 103:1391-1403. [PMID: 31785866 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the forage preservation method (silage vs. hay) on volatile compounds and sensory properties of a traditional Caciocavallo cheese during ripening. A brown-midrib sudangrass hybrid was cultivated on a 7-ha field and at harvesting it was half ensiled in plastic silo bags and half dried to hay. Forty-four lactating cows were equally allotted into 2 groups fed a isonitrogenous and isoenergetic total mixed ration containing as the sole forage either sorghum hay (H group) or sorghum silage (S group). Milk from the 2 groups was used to produce 3 batches/diet of Caciocavallo ripened for 30, 60, and 90 d. Milk yield and composition as well as cheese chemical and fatty acid composition were not markedly affected by the diet treatment and ripening time. By contrast, ripening induced increased levels of the appearance attribute "yellowness," along with the "overall flavor," the odor/flavor attributes "butter" and "hay," the "salty," "bitter," and "umami" tastes, and the texture attribute "oiliness," whereas the appearance attribute "uniformity" and the texture attribute "elasticity" were reduced. The silage-based diet induced higher perceived intensities of several attributes such as "yellowness"; "overall flavor"; "butter"; "grass" and "hay" odor/flavors; "salty," "bitter," and "umami" tastes; and "tenderness" and "oiliness" textures. In S cheese we also observed higher amounts of ketones and fatty acids. Conversely, H cheese showed the terpene α-pinene, which was not detected in S cheese, and a higher intensity of the appearance attribute "uniformity." These differences allowed the trained panel to discriminate the products, determined an increased consumer liking for 90-d ripened cheese, and tended to increase consumer liking for hay cheese.
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- F Serrapica
- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy.
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- Scuola di Scienze Agrarie, Forestali, Alimentari ed Ambientali, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Scuola di Scienze Agrarie, Forestali, Alimentari ed Ambientali, Università degli Studi della Basilicata, via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, via Università 100, 80055 Portici (Napoli), Italy
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Carucci L, Bova M, Petraroli A, Ferrara AL, Sutic A, de Crescenzo G, Cordisco G, Margaglione M, Gambardella J, Spadaro G, Genovese A, Loffredo S. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Associated Angioedema: From Bed to Bench. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2019; 30:272-280. [PMID: 31599724 DOI: 10.18176/jiaci.0458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-associated angioedema (ACEI-AAE) affects 0.1%-0.7% of patients treated with ACEIs. While previous research suggests that angioedema attacks result from increased vascular permeability, the pathogenesis is not completely understood. Objective: This study aimed to describe the clinical, genetic, and laboratory parameters of ACEI-AAE patients and to investigate the role of vascular endothelial growth factors A and C (VEGF-A and VEGF-C), angiopoietins 1 and 2 (Ang1/Ang2), and secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) in the pathogenesis of ACEI-AAE. METHODS The clinical and laboratory data of ACEI-AAE patients were collected from 2 angioedema reference centers. Healthy volunteers and ACEI-treated patients without angioedema were enrolled to compare laboratory parameters. Genetic analyses to detect mutations in the genes SERPING1, ANGPT1, PLG, and F12 were performed in a subset of patients. RESULTS A total of 51 patients (57% male) were diagnosed with ACEI-AAE. The average time to onset of symptoms from the start of ACEI therapy was 3 years (range, 30 days-20 years). The most commonly affected sites were the lips (74.5%), tongue (51.9%), and face (41.2%). Switching from ACEIs to sartans was not associated with an increased risk of angioedema in patients with a history of ACEIAAE. VEGF-A, VEGF-C, and sPLA2 plasma levels were higher in ACEI-AAE patients than in the controls. Ang1/2 concentrations remained unchanged. No mutations were detected in the genes analyzed. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that sartans are a safe therapeutic alternative in ACEI-AAE patients. Increased concentrations of VEGF-A, VEGF-C, and sPLA2 in ACEI-AAE patients suggest a possible role of these mediators in the pathogenesis of ACEI-AAE.
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- L Carucci
- Post-Graduate Program in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Interdepartmental Center for Research in Basic and Clinical Immunology Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Interdepartmental Center for Research in Basic and Clinical Immunology Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Interdepartmental Center for Research in Basic and Clinical Immunology Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Sant'Anna and San Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy
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- Medical Genetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Medical Genetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Post-Graduate Program in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Interdepartmental Center for Research in Basic and Clinical Immunology Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Post-Graduate Program in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Interdepartmental Center for Research in Basic and Clinical Immunology Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences and Interdepartmental Center for Research in Basic and Clinical Immunology Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.,Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology G. Salvatore, National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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Moeller KE, Sager N, Mekles T, Din A, Genovese A, Naveed S, Demo A. Bad Weed. Kans J Med 2019. [DOI: 10.17161/kjm.v9i2.8607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Battistelli S, Stefanoni M, Petrioli R, Genovese A, Dell'Avanzato R, Donati G, Vittoria A, Roviello F. Antiphospholipid Antibodies and Acute-Phase Response in Non-Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients. Int J Biol Markers 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/172460080802300105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aim To investigate the plasma levels and prevalence of the most common antiphospholipid antibodies, as well as their relationships with several plasma markers of inflammation, in order to characterize some aspects of cancer thrombophilia. Materials and methods Eighty-three cancer patients with non-metastatic colorectal solid tumors and 94 control subjects were tested for the presence of IgG/IgM/IgA anti-cardiolipin and anti-β2-glycoprotein I antibodies and of several acute-phase reactants, i.e., fibrinogen, factor VIII:C and C4b-binding protein. Results In cancer patients the plasma levels of the acute-phase reactants and the IgA/IgG anti-cardiolipin and IgA anti-β2-glycoprotein I antibodies were significantly higher; the acute-phase reactants were significantly correlated with anti-cardiolipin antibodies; the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies was not significantly higher. Conclusions In patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer the acute-phase response is associated with antiphospholipid generation. This could represent a further pathogenetic mechanism for the short-term post-surgery thrombotic complications of patients with colorectal cancer.
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- S. Battistelli
- Department of General Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ospedale Civile, Gorizia
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- Department of Human Pathology and Oncology, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena
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- Department of General Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Immunology, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena - Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology and Oncology, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena
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Marini M, Limongi T, Falqui A, Genovese A, Allione M, Moretti M, Lopatin S, Tirinato L, Das G, Torre B, Giugni A, Cesca F, Benfenati F, Di Fabrizio E. Imaging and structural studies of DNA-protein complexes and membrane ion channels. Nanoscale 2017; 9:2768-2777. [PMID: 28155926 DOI: 10.1039/c6nr07958j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In bio-imaging by electron microscopy, damage of the sample and limited contrast are the two main hurdles for reaching high image quality. We extend a new preparation method based on nanofabrication and super-hydrophobicity to the imaging and structural studies of nucleic acids, nucleic acid-protein complexes (DNA/Rad51 repair protein complex) and neuronal ion channels (gap-junction, K+ and GABAA channels) as paradigms of biological significance and increasing complexity. The preparation method is based on the liquid phase and is compatible with physiological conditions. Only in the very last stage, samples are dried for TEM analysis. Conventional TEM and high-resolution TEM (HRTEM) were used to achieve a resolution of 3.3 and 1.5 Å, respectively. The EM dataset quality allows the determination of relevant structural and metrological information on the DNA structure, DNA-protein interactions and ion channels, allowing the identification of specific macromolecules and their structure.
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- M Marini
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, NABLA lab, BESE Division, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, NABLA lab, BESE Division, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Imaging and Characterization core lab, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Center for Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy
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- Center for Synaptic Neuroscience and Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genova, Italy
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, SMILEs lab, PSE and BESE Divisions, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Martinelli A, Manfrinetti P, Provino A, Genovese A, Caglieris F, Lamura G, Ritter C, Putti M. Experimental Evidence for Static Charge Density Waves in Iron Oxypnictides. Phys Rev Lett 2017; 118:055701. [PMID: 28211724 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.118.055701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this Letter we report high-resolution synchrotron x-ray powder diffraction and transmission electron microscope analysis of Mn-substituted LaFeAsO samples, demonstrating that a static incommensurate modulated structure develops across the low-temperature orthorhombic phase, whose modulation wave vector depends on the Mn content. The incommensurate structural distortion is likely originating from a charge-density-wave instability, a periodic modulation of the density of conduction electrons associated with a modulation of the atomic positions. Our results add a new component in the physics of Fe-based superconductors, indicating that the density wave ordering is charge driven.
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- A Martinelli
- SPIN-CNR, C.so Perrone 24, I- 16152 Genova-Italy
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- SPIN-CNR, C.so Perrone 24, I- 16152 Genova-Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 31, I-16146 Genova, Italy
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- SPIN-CNR, C.so Perrone 24, I- 16152 Genova-Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 31, I-16146 Genova, Italy
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- SPIN-CNR, C.so Perrone 24, I- 16152 Genova-Italy
- Department of Physics, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, I-16146 Genova, Italy
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- SPIN-CNR, C.so Perrone 24, I- 16152 Genova-Italy
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- Institute Laue-Langevin, 6 rue Jules Horowitz, 38042 Grenoble Cedex 9-France
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- SPIN-CNR, C.so Perrone 24, I- 16152 Genova-Italy
- Department of Physics, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, I-16146 Genova, Italy
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Kaufman CS, Genovese A, Butler MG. Deletion of TOP3B Is Associated with Cognitive Impairment and Facial Dysmorphism. Cytogenet Genome Res 2016; 150:106-111. [PMID: 27880953 DOI: 10.1159/000452815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Deletions of different regions of chromosome 22q11 have been extensively characterized in the literature, with a recent review outlining common deletions with a standardized system proposed for classification and nomenclature. The genotype-phenotype relationships have not been sufficiently elucidated for these deletions, and it remains unclear which specific genes play the dominant roles in producing associated clinical features. Several deletions involve entirely distinct regions of chromosome 22q11 but do not overlap, suggesting that a number of different genes contribute to the clinical features. Studies of patients with small deletions involving only 1 or 2 genes may provide more convincing evidence for the impact of individual genes on the observed phenotype. In this case report, we present a 12-year-old female with autism, cognitive impairment, dysmorphic features, and behavioral concerns and a 268-kb deletion of chromosome 22q11.22 including TOP3B, the only recognized disease-causing gene in the deletion. The mechanism of pathogenesis contributing significantly to our patient's clinical findings may relate to interaction between TOP3B and fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), an mRNA-binding protein that regulates translation and is altered in fragile X syndrome, a condition involving developmental delay, learning disability, and autism. All these features are recognized in our patient.
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- Carolyn S Kaufman
- Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Del Caro A, Fanara C, Genovese A, Moio L, Piga A, Piombino P. Free and Enzymatically Hydrolysed Volatile Compounds of Sweet Wines from Malvasia and Muscat Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) Grown in Sardinia. S AFR J ENOL VITIC 2016. [DOI: 10.21548/33-1-1313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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We present two siblings with a partial deletion of chromosome 1p31.1 involving only the neuronal growth regulator 1 (NEGR1) gene. The siblings had a history of neuropsychiatric and behavioral problems, learning difficulties, hypotonia, mild aortic root dilatation, hypermobility, and scoliosis. This is the first clinical report of a microdeletion of chromosome 1p31.1 involving only the NEGR1 gene.
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- Ann Genovese
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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Del Caro A, Piombino P, Genovese A, Moio L, Fanara C, Piga A. Effect of Bottle Storage on Colour, Phenolics and Volatile Composition of Malvasia and Moscato White Wines. S AFR J ENOL VITIC 2016. [DOI: 10.21548/35-1-992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Hellings JA, Jadhav M, Jain S, Jadhav S, Genovese A. Low Dose Loxapine: Neuromotor Side Effects and Tolerability in Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2015; 25:618-24. [PMID: 26485086 DOI: 10.1089/cap.2014.0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE New and repurposed drugs are urgently needed to treat individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Loxapine (LOX) in low doses of 5-15 mg/day resembles an atypical antipsychotic (Stahl 2002 ). Our recent open pilot study of LOX found significant behavioral improvements and overall weight neutrality in 16 adolescents and adults with ASD. The present study examined an outpatient sample for LOX neuromotor tolerability. METHODS Consecutive outpatients with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) ASD diagnoses receiving LOX were examined for tardive dyskinesia (TD) and extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) using the Dyskinesia Identification System: Condensed User Scale (DISCUS), and for akathisia using the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale. Data were also then retrospectively extracted from clinic charts regarding age, gender, diagnoses, LOX doses, treatment duration, concomitant medications, and LOX dosage reductions. RESULTS Thirty-four subjects (25 male, 9 female) participated. Mean age was 23.4 years at LOX initiation (range 8-52). Thirteen subjects (38.2%) received loxapine for ≥5 years. Mean LOX dose was 8.9 mg/day (range 5-30 mg) and mean duration was 4.2 years (range 0.8-13). Fourteen subjects (41.2%) received concomitant atypical antipsychotics. Benztropine was prescribed in 5 of 34 subjects (14.7%). Three subjects manifested tics at baseline, but lower final DISCUS scores. Subject 26, with Prader-Willi syndrome, manifested TD. Apart from LOX 5 mg daily he received paroxetine 40 mg daily, which reduces LOX metabolism significantly. Akathisia objective scores were positive in 6 subjects (17.6%): Subject 2 scored 3 (pacing was present also at baseline); subjects 6, 7, and 11 each scored 1; and subjects 18 and 23 each scored 2. Six of 9 subjects (66.7%) with expressive language were positive for subjective akathisia. CONCLUSIONS Low dose LOX was well tolerated, with lower than expected TD rates. This confirms clinical resemblance to an atypical antipsychotic. Individuals with neuromuscular problems including Prader-Willi Syndrome receiving LOX require close monitoring. Further study of LOX in ASD is warranted.
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- Jessica A Hellings
- 1 Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center , Columbus, Ohio.,2 Department of Psychiatry, University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City, Kansas
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- 2 Department of Psychiatry, University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City, Kansas.,3 Ross University School of Medicine , Miramar, Florida
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center , Columbus, Ohio.,4 The Ohio State University College of Medicine , Columbus, Ohio
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- 2 Department of Psychiatry, University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City, Kansas
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- 2 Department of Psychiatry, University of Kansas Medical Center , Kansas City, Kansas
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Sanges M, Spadaro G, Miniero M, Mattera D, Sollazzo R, D'Armiento FP, De Palma GD, Pecoraro A, Borrelli F, Genovese A, D'Arienzo A. Efficacy of subcutaneous immunoglobulins in primary immunodeficiency with Crohn's-like phenotype: report of a case. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2015; 19:2641-2645. [PMID: 26221895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is the most frequent primary immunodeficiency in adults. In CVID, the prevalence of gastrointestinal manifestations ranges between 2 and 50% with a complication-related morbidity second only to that of the respiratory tract. In some cases, clinical and endoscopic features are undistinguishable from those of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We describe the case of a 28-year-old man in which a diagnosis of Crohn's disease was firstly suspected. Subsequently, a diagnosis of Crohn's-like disease in a patient with CVID was made and a replacement therapy with human normal immunoglobulin intravenously was started. Unfortunately, serum IgG levels remained below 2.0 g/l in pre-infusional controls with persistence of gastrointestinal symptoms and malnutrition despite anti-inflammatory therapy (mesalazine, corticosteroids). Then, the patient began treatment with human normal immunoglobulins administered subcutaneously. The follow-up visits showed a progressive increase in serum IgG. Moreover, the patient reported improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms with reduction of diarrhoea, and laboratory tests showed a progressive and significant improvement. We confirm that therapy with subcutaneously administered immunoglobulins is safe and effective. In addition, our observations indicate that, for patients with CVID and enteropathic complications, replacement therapy with subcutaneous IgG may be the treatment of choice.
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- M Sanges
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, School of Medicine, Naples, Italy.
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Conte M, Genovese A, Ortenzi F, Vellucci F. Hybrid battery-supercapacitor storage for an electric forklift: a life-cycle cost assessment. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-014-0669-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Prevete N, Staiano RI, Granata F, Detoraki A, Necchi V, Ricci V, Triggiani M, De Paulis A, Marone G, Genovese A. Expression and function of Angiopoietins and their tie receptors in human basophils and mast cells. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2013; 27:827-839. [PMID: 24152847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The Angiopoietin/Tie system is a key regulator of vascular remodeling, maturation, angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. In humans there are three angiopoietins: Angiopoietin-1 (Ang1), Angiopoietin-2 (Ang2), and Angiopoietin-4 (Ang4). Ang1 and Ang2 are the best characterized angiopoietins. The angiopoietin receptor system consists of two type I tyrosine kinase receptors (Tie1 and Tie2). Tie2 binds all known angiopoietins. We sought to characterize Ang1, Ang2, Tie1 and Tie2 expression and functions in human basophils and mast cells. Basophils, LAD-2 cells and Human Lung Mast Cells (HLMCs) constitutively express Ang1 and Ang2 mRNA. Intracellular staining for Ang1 and Ang2 was stronger in basophils than in mast cells. Immunoelectron microscopy demonstrated Ang1 in cytoplasmic vesicles of basophils. The protein kinase C activators phorbol diester (PMA) and bryostatin 1 (Bryo1) stimulated basophils to rapidly release a large amount of Ang1. PMA-induced Ang1 release was inhibited by brefeldin A. Tie1 and Tie2 mRNAs were expressed in basophils, LAD-2 and HLMCs. Basophils, LAD-2 and HLMCs expressed Tie1 on the cell surface. HLMCs and LAD-2 expressed Tie2 on the cell surface, whereas basophils did not. Ang1, but not Ang2, induced migration of mast cells through the engagement of Tie2. Neither Ang1 nor Ang2 induced basophil chemotaxis. We have identified a novel mechanism of cross-talk between human basophils and mast cells mediated by the Ang1/Tie2 system that might be relevant in the orchestration of inflammatory and neoplastic angiogenesis.
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- N Prevete
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Portici, Napoli, Italy
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Olech E, Peterfy C, DiCarlo J, Sagliani J, Genovese A, Gaylis N. FRI0495 Magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in predicting long term efficacy of certolizumab pegol in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.1622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Intartaglia R, Das G, Bagga K, Gopalakrishnan A, Genovese A, Povia M, Di Fabrizio E, Cingolani R, Diaspro A, Brandi F. Laser synthesis of ligand-free bimetallic nanoparticles for plasmonic applications. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1039/c2cp42656k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Genovese A, Detoraki A, Granata F, Galdiero M, Spadaro G, Marone G. Angiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis and Atopic Dermatitis. New Trends in Allergy and Atopic Eczema 2012; 96:50-60. [DOI: 10.1159/000331883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Loffredo S, Ayala F, Marone GC, Genovese A, Marone G. Immunopathogenesis of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and pharmacological perspectives. Reumatismo 2011; 59 Suppl 1:28-39. [PMID: 17828356 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2007.1s.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic inflammatory disorders resulting from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, though the precise causal agents have not yet been identified. The immune system has a major role in their development and the possibility exists that self antigens or antigens from microbial agents, or microbial superantigens initiate a vigorous immune response. Different subsets of T-lymphocytes and dendritic cells, mast cells and granulocytes participate in the pathogenesis and several cytokines and chemokines have been identified in tissue lesions. TNF-alpha is a key proinflammatory cytokine with important pathogenetic role in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Evidence from clinical trials targeting the TNF-alpha-TNF-alpha-receptor supports a central role for this cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Angiogenesis is a prominent early event in lesional psoriatic skin and in synovial membrane psoriatic arthritis. Future potential targets in the treatment of these disorders include biologic agents aimed at blockade of other cytokines, chemokines and angiogenic factors.
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- S Loffredo
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Zadoina L, Soulantica K, Ferrere S, Lonetti B, Respaud M, Mingotaud AF, Falqui A, Genovese A, Chaudret B, Mauzac M. In situ synthesis of cobalt nanoparticles in functionalized liquid crystalline polymers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1039/c0jm03872e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pallavicini P, Chirico G, Collini M, Dacarro G, Donà A, D'Alfonso L, Falqui A, Diaz-Fernandez Y, Freddi S, Garofalo B, Genovese A, Sironi L, Taglietti A. Synthesis of branched Au nanoparticles with tunable near-infrared LSPR using a zwitterionic surfactant. Chem Commun (Camb) 2011; 47:1315-7. [DOI: 10.1039/c0cc02682d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Neovascularization plays a prominent role in inflammation and tissue remodeling in several chronic inflammatory disorders. Vessel number and size, vascular surface area and vascular leakage are all increased in biopsies from patients with asthma. High levels of VEGF and other angiogenic factors have been detected in tissues and biological samples of patients with asthma and correlate with disease activity and inversely with airway hyper-responsiveness. Inflammation in the lung stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and these contribute to the airway obstruction or airway hyper-responsiveness, or both. Effector cells of inflammation (human lung mast cells, basophils, eosinophils, macrophages, etc.) are major sources of a vast array of angiogenic and lymphangiogenic factors. Inhaled corticosteroids reduce vascularity and growth factor expression and might modulate bronchial vascular remodeling in asthma. Specific antagonists to VEGF and other angiogenic factors and their receptors might help to control chronic airway inflammation and vascular remodeling and offer a novel approach for the treatment of chronic inflammatory lung disorders.
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- A Detoraki
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), University of Naples Federico II, Naples
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Veropalumbo E, Marrone A, Vallefuoco L, Perruolo G, Orlando R, Scordino F, Tosone G, Zampino R, Trani B, Genovese A, Spadaro G, D’Orio C, Portella G. Immunocompromised Patients with HBsAgaDeterminant Mutants: Comparison of HBsAg Diagnostic Assays. Intervirology 2010; 53:183-7. [DOI: 10.1159/000289342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2009] [Accepted: 12/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Stellato C, Casolaro V, Renda A, Genovese A, Marone G. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Deflazacort. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2009; 99:340-342. [DOI: 10.1159/000236279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Rüdenauer F, Mitterauer J, Genovese A. High- and low-frequency noise in Cs and in liquid metal ion sources. Ultramicroscopy 2009; 109:436-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2008.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2008] [Revised: 10/25/2008] [Accepted: 10/28/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Tajmar M, Scharlemann C, Genovese A, Buldrini N, Steiger W, Vasiljevich I. Liquid-metal-ion source development for space propulsion at ARC. Ultramicroscopy 2008; 109:442-6. [PMID: 19064310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2008.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2008] [Revised: 10/15/2008] [Accepted: 10/17/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The Austrian Research Centers have a long history of developing indium Liquid-Metal-Ion Source (LMIS) for space applications including spacecraft charging compensators, SIMS and propulsion. Specifically the application as a thruster requires long-term operation as well as high-current operation which is very challenging. Recently, we demonstrated the operation of a cluster of single LMIS at an average current of 100muA each for more than 4800h and developed models for tip erosion and droplet deposition suggesting that such a LMIS can operate up to 20,000h or more. In order to drastically increase the current, a porous multi-tip source that allows operation up to several mA was developed. Our paper will highlight the problem areas and challenges from our LMIS development focusing on space propulsion applications.
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- M Tajmar
- Space Propulsion & Advanced Concepts, Austrian Research Centers GmbH-ARC, Austria.
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Battistelli S, Stefanoni M, Petrioli R, Genovese A, Dell'avanzato R, Donati G, Vittoria A, Roviello F. Antiphospholipid antibodies and acute-phase response in non-metastatic colorectal cancer patients. Int J Biol Markers 2008; 23:31-35. [PMID: 18409148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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AIM To investigate the plasma levels and prevalence of the most common antiphospholipid antibodies, as well as their relationships with several plasma markers of inflammation, in order to characterize some aspects of cancer thrombophilia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty-three cancer patients with non-metastatic colorectal solid tumors and 94 control subjects were tested for the presence of IgG/IgM/IgA anti-cardiolipin and anti-Beta2-glycoprotein I antibodies and of several acute-phase reactants, i.e., fibrinogen, factor VIII:C and C4b-binding protein. RESULTS In cancer patients the plasma levels of the acute-phase reactants and the IgA/IgG anti-cardiolipin and IgA anti-Beta2- glycoprotein I antibodies were significantly higher; the acute-phase reactants were significantly correlated with anti-cardiolipin antibodies; the prevalence of antiphospholipid antibodies was not significantly higher. CONCLUSIONS In patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer the acute-phase response is associated with antiphospholipid generation. This could represent a further pathogenetic mechanism for the short-term post-surgery thrombotic complications of patients with colorectal cancer.
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- S Battistelli
- Department of General Surgery, Policlinico Le Scotte, Siena - Italy.
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Pannirselvam M, Genovese A, Jollands MC, Bhattacharya SN, Shanks RA. Oxygen barrier property of polypropylene-polyether treated clay nanocomposite. EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2008. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2008.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Genovese A, Lisanti M, Gambuti A, Piombino P, Moio L. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SENSORY PERCEPTION AND AROMA COMPOUNDS OF MONOVARIETAL RED WINES. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.17660/actahortic.2007.754.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Testi W, Staffieri C, Malatesti R, Macchitella Y, De Martino A, Botta G, Cirianni D, Genovese A, Bing C, Logatt M. [Postoperative acute pancreatitis: our experience and review of the literature]. MINERVA CHIR 2007; 62:19-24. [PMID: 17287690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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AIM Acute postoperative pancreatitis is a rare event, but, at the same time, it represents one of the most frightening complications, because it is associated with high mortality risk. METHODS From January 1985 to December 2005, we observed 30 cases (12 males, 18 females) of acute postoperative pancreatitis. Twenty cases of low and medium gravity have been treated with only medical therapy, 10 cases, instead, have requested surgical therapy (necrosectomy and application of abdominal drains in 7 cases, necrosectomy and ileostomy in 1 case, necrosectomy and colostomy in 1 case, ligation of pancreatic vessels in 1 case of haemorrhagic pancreatitis). RESULTS In the form of low and medium gravity, fast and pharmacological support (somatostatin and gabexate mesilate) are enough to resolve the event. In the form of high gravity the early surgical treatment has represented the clinical solution in 7 patients, while 3 others patients have died for septic and metabolic complication. CONCLUSIONS Still today acute postoperative pancreatitis represents a frightening complication associated with high mortality risk that the surgeon has to treat with great care to avoid each bilio-pancreatic injury.
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- W Testi
- Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale e Specialità Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Siena, Policlinico le Scotte, Viale Bracci 1, 53100 Siena, Italy
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Zedda M, Manca P, Chisu V, Gadau S, Lepore G, Genovese A, Farina V. Ancient Pompeian Dogs ? Morphological and Morphometric Evidence for Different Canine Populations. Anat Histol Embryol 2006; 35:319-24. [PMID: 16968252 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2006.00687.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This article examines the morphological features of the dog during the Roman Age on the basis of osseous and dental remains dug up in Pompeii. The material, consisting of 113 canine bones and teeth, was subjected to both morphological and morphometrical analyses and was compared with modern canine breeds. In most cases, the age at death, shoulder height and other phenotypic features were ascertained. The examined Pompeian canine population fell mainly into two categories: small- and large-sized animals. Among the former, one brachycephalic and two dolichocephalic subjects were included. Such morphological features agree with what is described in numerous texts and appears in mosaics, bas-reliefs and frescoes of the Roman Age. As small-sized dogs cannot be classified as Canes Venatici (sporting dogs), Canes Villatici (watch dogs) and Canes Pastorales (shepherd dogs) according to Columella's De re rustica, these animals may be considered as lapdogs.
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- M Zedda
- Department of Animal Biology, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
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Bonfà A, Franco C, Genovese A, Romeo R. INCIDENZA HCV E HBV TRA I DIALIZZATI DELL’A.S. N° 9 LOCRI. Microbiol Med 2006. [DOI: 10.4081/mm.2006.3252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Genovese A. FAMILY HISTORIES. Australian Feminist Studies 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/08164640600731754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Palmieri V, Portincasa P, Grattagliano I, Genovese A, Cardinale G, Palasciano G. We-P13:331 Complex adaptive response in the metabolic syndrome (MS): Clinical, functional and genetic study. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)81684-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Mirabella N, Squillacioti C, Genovese A, Paone I, Paino G. Effects of Castration on the Expression of Neurotrophic Factors in the Vas Deferens and Accessory Genital Glands of the Rat. Anat Histol Embryol 2005. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2005.00669_76.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ranalli M, Testi W, Genovese A, Bing C, Tumbiolo S, Andolfi E, Tani F, Botta G. [Early vs conservative treatment of acute cholecystitis. Personal experience and review of the literature]. MINERVA CHIR 2004; 59:547-53. [PMID: 15876988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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AIM The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the results of early cholecystectomy and conservative treatment in acute cholecystitis. METHODS From January 1998 to December 2002, 134 patients were admitted to our Department with the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis. Eighty-nine patients (66%, Group 1) were cured with conservative treatment (i.e. fast, broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluid and analgesic drugs), 45 patients (34%, Group 2) were submitted to early cholecystectomy. The 2 groups were matched for age, sex, laboratory results and echographic findings. RESULTS The morbidity was 32.5% in Group 1 versus 15.5% in Group 2 (p < 0.05). Mean hospital stay was 18 days in Group 1 as compared to 10.5 days in Group 2 (p < 0.05). At follow-up (12 months) the mean period before starting again a normal working and social life was 57 days in Group 1 and 33 days in Group 2. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that early cholecystectomy was the gold standard in the treatment of acute cholecystitis, since it reduces morbidity, hospital stay and absence from working and social life in a statistically important way.
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- M Ranalli
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Siena, Italy
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Lorenzi M, Vernillo R, Garzi A, Vindigni C, D'Onofrio P, Angeloni GM, Stefanoni M, Picchianti D, Genovese A, Lorenzi B, Iroatulam AJN. Procedure of plicating a demucosated colon to replace an internal anal sphincter. Tech Coloproctol 2004; 8:130-1. [PMID: 15309655 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-004-0073-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Amarasinghe G, Chen F, Genovese A, Shanks RA. Thermal memory of polyethylenes analyzed by temperature modulated differential scanning calorimetry. J Appl Polym Sci 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/app.12694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Genovese A, Shanks RA. Morphology and mechanical properties of polypropylene and poly(ethylene-co-methyl acrylate) blends. J Appl Polym Sci 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/app.12626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lorenzi M, Vernillo R, Garzi A, Vindigni C, D'Onofrio P, Angeloni GM, Stefanoni M, Picchianti D, Genovese A, Lorenzi B, Iroatulam AJN. Experimental internal anal sphincter replacement with demucosated colonic plication. Tech Coloproctol 2003; 7:9-16. [PMID: 12750949 DOI: 10.1007/s101510300002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Selective re-creation of a new internal anal sphincter could be indicated when the natural one is irreversibly damaged or excised. METHODS In this preliminary experimental work, surgical techniques of internal anal sphincter replacement in pigs were investigated. After preoperative anorectal manometry, surgical procedure was done in two phases: abdominal, mobilization of the colon-rectum to the pelvic floor; and perianal, dissection of the anal canal from the external anal sphincter through the intersphincteric space. The fully mobilized anorectal segment, including the internal anal sphincter, was pulled down through the anus and resected. The distal colonic stump was then demucosated and two types of plications of the demucosated segment were accomplished, each type in three animals. The plicated segment was then returned into the anal canal, inside the external sphincter. Short-term follow-up with clinical and manometric evaluations was performed and, subsequently, histological analysis of the plicated segment, after the animals were sacrificed. RESULTS None of the animals became incontinent. Anal manometry identified a high-pressure zone and relaxation reflex in the new anal canal. Histologic studies showed hypertrophy of smooth muscle layers without degenerative changes. CONCLUSION This study indicates that a plication of colonic smooth muscle wall can re-create a high-pressure zone in the anal canal after the internal anal sphincter has been excised.
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- M Lorenzi
- Institute of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties, University of Siena, Nuovo Policlinico, Viale Bracci, I-53100 Siena, Italy.
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Mauriello G, Moio L, Genovese A, Ercolini D. Relationships between flavoring capabilities, bacterial composition, and geographical origin of natural whey cultures used for traditional water-buffalo mozzarella cheese manufacture. J Dairy Sci 2003; 86:486-97. [PMID: 12647955 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(03)73627-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Natural whey cultures (NWC) (n = 29) used for traditional water-buffalo Mozzarella cheese manufacture and arising from different geographical areas of production were characterized and grouped on the basis of their capability to develop neutral volatile compounds and according to their microbial diversity as revealed by molecular analysis. The flavoring properties of NWC were studied in dairy microcosms resembling the specific technological procedure used in the traditional water-buffalo Mozzarella cheese-making. Neutral volatile compounds were identified by high-resolution gas chromatography (HRGC)-mass spectrometry analysis while information on the microbial diversity occurring in the NWC was retrieved by PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of 16S rDNA after direct DNA extraction. Neoformation volatile substances (n = 27) were found; 23 were identified and some of them recognized as odor-conferring molecules. Eight different bands, referable to eight microbial species, were obtained by PCR-DGGE analysis of the NWC. Statistical analyses were applied to PCR-DGGE and HRGC data. Interestingly, the flavoring capabilities and the microbial diversity of the NWC proved to be closely linked and both related to the geographical origin of the NWC. These results suggested a possible use of the molecular characterization of the dairy products to support the traceability criteria of typical dairy products like water-buffalo Mozzarella cheese.
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- G Mauriello
- Dipartimento di Scienza degli Alimenti, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy.
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- G Marone
- Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, University of Naples Federico II, School of Medicine, Naples, Italy.
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Testi W, Vernillo R, Spagnulo M, Genovese A, Picchianti D, Stefanoni M, Terreni C, Lorenzi M, De Martino A, Mancini S. [Endoscopic treatment of intestinal anastomotic leakage in low anterior resection of the rectum by using fibrin adhesive. Our experience]. MINERVA CHIR 2002; 57:683-8. [PMID: 12370671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Personal experience about treatment of anastomotic leakage in low anterior resection of the rectum by using human fibrin adhesive "Tissucol" is reported. METHODS Eight cases of anastomotic leakage treated with using human fibrin adhesive "Tissucol", are analyzed in a retrospective study. Patients had three/six months-one year follow up. Treatment with human fibrin adhesive "Tissucol" was performed in our Endoscopic ambulatory. Six cases had either an immediate resolution or an ambulatorial follow-up; in 2 cases only, general complications forced to a prolonged hospital stay. The study concerns 58 patients subjected to low anterior resection of the rectum and endoscopic treatment of 8/58 patients with anastomotic leakage. Fistulas were sealed with human fibrin adhesive "Tissucol" by using flexible endoscope. Anastomotic leakage identification leakage was made and low anterior resection of the rectum and sealing with human fibrin adhesive "Tissucol" were performed. RESULTS Complete sealing of fistula and rectum patent. CONCLUSIONS The excellent results obtained with this non invasive and fast treatment, easily practicable even in ambulatorial regimen, lead the authors to consider it effective and as first-choice treatment of this dangerous complication. The cost/benefit ratio is favorable if compared with the long hospital stay required for other treatments, which also present loaded high morbidity and mortality.
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- W Testi
- Istituto di Chirurgia Generale e Specialità Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy
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