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Lombardo C, Maugeri G, D'Amico AG, Broggi G, Caltabiano R, Filetti V, Matera S, D'Agata V, Loreto C. Pleural mesothelioma from fluoro-edenite exposure: PACAP and PAC1 receptor. A preliminary report. Eur J Histochem 2024; 68. [PMID: 38699968 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2024.3994] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Pleural mesothelioma is a devastating malignancy primarily associated with asbestos exposure. However, emerging evidence suggests that exposure to fluoro-edenite fibers, a naturally occurring mineral fiber, can also lead to the development of pleural mesothelioma. In this study, based on the hypothesis that pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) and PACAP-preferring receptor (PAC1R) expressions could be dysregulated in pleural mesothelioma samples and that they could potentially act as diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers, we aimed to investigate the immunohistochemical expression of PACAP and PAC1R in pleural biopsies from patients with pleural mesothelioma exposed to fluoro-edenite fibers. A total of 12 patients were included in this study, and their biopsies were processed for immunohistochemical analysis to evaluate the expression of PACAP and its receptor. The study revealed a correlation between the overexpression of PACAP and PAC1R and shorter overall survival in patients with malignant mesothelioma. These findings suggest that PACAP and PAC1R expression levels could serve as potential prognostic biomarkers for malignant mesothelioma. Furthermore, the immunohistochemical analysis of PACAP and PAC1R may provide valuable information for clinicians to guide therapeutic decisions and identify patients with poorer prognosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Claudia Lombardo
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Section of Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Section of Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania.
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Ledda C, Loreto C, Lombardo C, Cardile V, Rapisarda V. Mesothelin methylation, soluble mesothelin related protein levels and inflammation profiling in workers chronically exposed to naturally occurring asbestos fibers. Transl Oncol 2024; 40:101872. [PMID: 38134842 PMCID: PMC10751818 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2023.101872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Exposure to asbestiform fibers, including chrysotile and amphibole, is carcinogenic, causing malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) when inhaled. Some populations globally face Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) exposure, leading to MPM cases like in Biancavilla, Italy, from Fluoro-edenite (FE) contamination. Studies show NOA exposure causes epigenetic changes, focusing on mesothelin methylation, an MPM marker, and altered inflammation, emphasizing the health risks of FE and asbestos. This research, conducted from February 2022 to October 2022, studied 125 construction workers from Biancavilla and 125 controls from 40 km away without Biancavilla work history. With at least ten years in construction and no respiratory conditions, participants underwent medical assessments and gave blood samples for analysis, including inflammation markers, mesothelin methylation, and soluble mesothelin-related protein levels. The results showed similar demographics but differing inflammation and methylation levels in exposed workers, suggesting long-term cellular changes. Pearson correlation showed intricate biomarker relationships. Significant inflammatory differences were found between FE exposed and non-exposed workers, indicating potential health impacts from FE. This raises concerns for communities like Biancavilla, emphasizing the importance of extensive epigenetic research for public health.
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- Caterina Ledda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Physiology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Lombardo C, Broggi G, Vitale E, Ledda C, Loreto C, Matera S, Hagnas M, Caltabiano R, Filetti V. Expression of stathmin in asbestos-like fibers-induced mesothelioma: A preliminary report. Histol Histopathol 2023; 38:1249-1256. [PMID: 37466108 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-649] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mesothelioma is strongly associated with exposure to asbestos fibers, however, recent studies have also linked exposure to "naturally occurring asbestos" fibers with this disease. Fluoro-edenite, a silicate mineral found in the southeast of Biancavilla (Sicily, Italy), has been identified as a potential risk factor for mesothelioma. Unfortunately, this cancer often has a poor prognosis, and current diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers are inadequate. Histological subtype, gender, and age at diagnosis are the most significant parameters for mesothelioma. Stathmin, a cytosolic protein that regulates cell growth and migration and is overexpressed in many human malignancies, has not yet been linked to mesothelioma survival or clinical-pathological variables. AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the immunohistochemical expression of stathmin in ten mesothelioma tissue samples with available clinical and follow-up data. MATERIAL AND METHODS Paraffin-embedded tissue samples from ten mesothelioma patients were processed for immunohistochemical analyses to evaluate stathmin expression. RESULTS Our findings suggest that stathmin overexpression is associated with shorter overall survival in patients with mesothelioma. Furthermore, stathmin expression was significantly correlated with the survival time of mesothelioma patients. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that stathmin expression may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker for mesothelioma. This biomarker could be used to promptly identify patients with poor prognosis and to guide clinicians in the selection of treatment options.
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- Claudia Lombardo
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, "G.F. Ingrassia", Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Rovaniemi Health Center, Rovaniemi, Finland
- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, "G.F. Ingrassia", Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy, Histology and Sciences of Movement, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Broggi G, Filetti V, Magro G, Morante B, Garro R, Ledda C, Rapisarda V, Lombardo C, Loreto C, Caltabiano R. Immunohistochemical expression of cAMP in fluoroedenite‑induced malignant pleural mesothelioma: Preliminary results. Mol Med Rep 2023; 28:132. [PMID: 37232345 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2023.13019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Despite advances in understanding of the biology of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), the prognosis of this malignancy remains poor. Although asbestos still remains the main pathogenic agent of MPM, other asbestos‑like fibers such as fluoro‑edenite (FE) fibers, induce MPM. Notable incidence and mortality rates of MPM have been found in Biancavilla, Italy, where FE fibers have been extracted from building materials for >50 years. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) is a secondary messenger that plays a key role in several physiological and pathological mechanisms regulating protein kinase A (PKA) and the CREB pathway. Hyperactivation of the cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway is involved in many neoplastic processes, including tumor cell proliferation, invasion and metastatic spread. The present study investigated immunohistochemical expression of cAMP in patients with FE‑induced MPM, which included six males and four females with an age range of 50‑93 years. There was high immunoexpression of cAMP in 5 out of 10 tumors while the remaining 5 cases showed low immunoexpression. In addition, there was a correlation between cAMP overexpression and decreased survival times (mean overall survival times, 7.5 months in high expression group vs. 18 months in low expression group).
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- Giuseppe Broggi
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F. Ingrassia, Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology Division, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F. Ingrassia, Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F. Ingrassia, Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F. Ingrassia, Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine Division, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine Division, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology Division, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology Division, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies G.F. Ingrassia, Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, I‑95123 Catania, Italy
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Broggi G, Failla M, Russo A, Longo A, Palicelli A, Zanelli M, Lombardo C, Loreto C, Merolla F, Di Crescenzo RM, Ilardi G, Varricchio S, Staibano S, Caltabiano R. Immunohistochemical expression of PRAME is a marker of poor prognosis in uveal melanoma: A clinico-pathologic and immunohistochemical study on a series of 85 cases. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 247:154543. [PMID: 37210771 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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PReferentially expressed Antigen in Melanoma (PRAME) is a cancer testis antigen, first isolated in tumor-reactive T-cell clones from a metastatic melanoma patient. It has been widely studied in skin pathology as an immunohistochemical marker capable of distinguishing between benign nevi and malignant melanomas. PRAME has been found to be also expressed in non-melanocytic tumors, including lung, breast, kidney and ovarian cancer. However, less is known about the diagnostic and/or prognostic role of this protein in uveal melanoma (UM); few studies have reported that PRAME expression seems to give to UM patients an additional metastatic risk beyond the other already-known prognostic parameters. In the present retrospective study, we aimed to correlate PRAME immunoreactivity to other clinico-pathologic features and follow-up data on a large series of 85 cases (45 non-metastasizing and 40 metastasizing tumors) of primary UM. A statistically significant correlation was found between PRAME expression and higher metastatic risk and lower metastasis-free survival. We propose to include PRAME in the immunohistochemical panel of UM as an easily usable marker capable of predicting higher metastatic risk and stratifying patients' outcome.
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- Giuseppe Broggi
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Human Anatomy, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Human Anatomy, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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Filetti V, Lombardo C, Loreto C, Dounias G, Bracci M, Matera S, Rapisarda L, Rapisarda V, Ledda C, Vitale E. Small RNA-Seq Transcriptome Profiling of Mesothelial and Mesothelioma Cell Lines Revealed microRNA Dysregulation after Exposure to Asbestos-like Fibers. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020538. [PMID: 36831074 PMCID: PMC9953340 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Environmental exposure to fibers of respirable size has been identified as a risk for public health. Experimental evidence has revealed that a variety of fibers, including fluoro-edenite, can develop chronic respiratory diseases and elicit carcinogenic effects in humans. Fluoro-edenite (FE) is a silicate mineral first found in Biancavilla (Sicily, Italy) in 1997. Environmental exposure to its fibers has been correlated with a cluster of malignant pleural mesotheliomas. This neoplasm represents a public health problem due to its long latency and to its aggression not alerted by specific symptoms. Having several biomarkers providing us with data on the health state of those exposed to FE fibers or allowing an early diagnosis on malignant pleural mesothelioma, still asymptomatic patients, would be a remarkable goal. To these purposes, we reported the miRNA transcriptome in human normal mesothelial cell line (MeT-5A) and in the human malignant mesothelioma cell line (JU77) exposed and not exposed to FE fibers. The results showed a difference in the number of deregulated miRNAs between tumor and nontumor samples both exposed and not exposed to FE fibers. As a matter of fact, the effect of exposure to FE fibers is more evident in the expression of miRNA in the tumor samples than in the nontumor samples. In the present paper, several pathways involved in the pathogenesis of malignant pleural mesothelioma have been analyzed. We especially noticed the involvement of pathways that have important functions in inflammatory processes, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and necrosis. Besides this amount of data, further studies will be designed for the selection of the most significant miRNAs to test and validate their diagnostic potential, alone or in combination with other protein biomarkers, in high-risk individuals' liquid biopsy to have a noninvasive tool of diagnosis for this neoplasm.
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- Veronica Filetti
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of West Attica, 10563 Athens, Greece
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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Capozzi VA, Scarpelli E, Armano G, Monfardini L, Celardo A, Munno GM, Fortunato N, Vagnetti P, Schettino MT, Grassini G, Labriola D, Loreto C, Torella M, Cianci S. Update of Robotic Surgery in Benign Gynecological Pathology: Systematic Review. Medicina (Kaunas) 2022; 58:medicina58040552. [PMID: 35454390 PMCID: PMC9024779 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58040552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Since the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval in 2005, the application of robotic surgery (RS) in gynecology has been adopted all over the world. This study aimed to provide an update on RS in benign gynecological pathology by reporting the scientific recommendations and high-value scientific literature available to date. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed. Prospective randomized clinical trials (RCT) and large retrospective trials were included in the present review. Results: Twenty-two studies were considered eligible for the review: eight studies regarding robotic myomectomy, five studies on robotic hysterectomy, five studies about RS in endometriosis treatment, and four studies on robotic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) treatment. Overall, 12 RCT and 10 retrospective studies were included in the analysis. In total 269,728 patients were enrolled, 1721 in the myomectomy group, 265,100 in the hysterectomy group, 1527 in the endometriosis surgical treatment group, and 1380 patients received treatment for POP. Conclusions: Currently, a minimally invasive approach is suggested in benign gynecological pathologies. According to the available evidence, RS has comparable clinical outcomes compared to laparoscopy (LPS). RS allowed a growing number of patients to gain access to MIS and benefit from a minimally invasive treatment, due to a flattened learning curve and enhanced dexterity and visualization.
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- Vito Andrea Capozzi
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.S.); (G.A.); (L.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.S.); (G.A.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.S.); (G.A.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy; (E.S.); (G.A.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Women, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.C.); (G.M.M.); (N.F.); (P.V.); (M.T.S.); (G.G.); (D.L.); (C.L.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally-Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Università degli Studi di Messina, Policlinico G. Martino, 98124 Messina, Italy;
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Rapisarda V, Loreto C, De Angelis L, Simoncelli G, Lombardo C, Resina R, Mucci N, Matarazzo A, Vimercati L, Ledda C. Home Working and Physical Activity during SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:13021. [PMID: 34948630 PMCID: PMC8701942 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, human lifestyles and occupational settings have changed in the workplace. This survey explores associations of home working employment and related physical activity (PA-MET min/week). METHODS A longitudinal cohort study was conducted between March 2020 and March 2021. A standardized method for assessing PA and sedentary time, the Italian version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), was used through the Microsoft Forms® platform for self-administering the questionnaire. Baseline data were collected, and four follow-ups were performed; a full calendar year was observed. RESULTS In total, 310 home workers were recruited in this investigation. The average body mass index (BMI- kg/m2) was 21.4 ± 4.2 at baseline. The value increased at the first follow-up and fluctuated in the other recalls. The t-test of MET values of the four activities (Total PA, Vigorous-intensity activity, Moderate-intensity activity, Walking) show similar results; the total PA, at baseline 275.7 ± 138.6, decreased statistically significantly at the first (198.5 ± 84.6), third (174.9 ± 98.4), and fourth (188.7 ± 78.5) follow-ups, while it increased statistically significantly at the second follow-up (307.1 ± 106.1) compared to the baseline. Sedentary time was constant until the second follow-up, while it increased statistically significantly at the 3rd and 4th follow-up. CONCLUSION workers involved reduced and reorganized their PA during this pandemic year. Each business company should intervene to improve the PA levels of workers and reduce sedentary behavior in the workplace.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 87 Building 10B, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.R.); (R.R.)
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Technological Innovation, Department of Technological Innovations and Safety of Plants, Product, and Anthropic Settlements, INAIL (National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work), 00144 Roma, Italy; (L.D.A.); (G.S.)
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- Technological Innovation, Department of Technological Innovations and Safety of Plants, Product, and Anthropic Settlements, INAIL (National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work), 00144 Roma, Italy; (L.D.A.); (G.S.)
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- Human Anatomy, Department “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 87 Building 10B, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.R.); (R.R.)
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy;
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- Department of Economics and Business, University of Catania, 95129 Catania, Italy;
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- Occupational Medicine, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Aldo Moro University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy;
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 87 Building 10B, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.R.); (R.R.)
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Rapisarda V, Broggi G, Caltabiano R, Lombardo C, Castorina S, Trovato A, Ledda C, Filetti V, Loreto C. ATG7 immunohistochemical expression in malignant pleural mesothelioma. A preliminary report. Histol Histopathol 2021; 36:1301-1308. [PMID: 34761371 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Literature evidence has demonstrated a high incidence of asbestos-related malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) in a Sicilian town (Biancavilla, Italy), where fluoro-edenite (FE) fibers were discovered some decades ago. As ATG7 immunohistochemical analysis has been ascribed as a prognostic tool of improved survival, we decided to investigate, in MPM patients, exposed and not exposed to FE fibers, the immunohistochemical expression of this autophagy-related protein named ATG7. We analyzed the correlation between ATG7 immunohistochemical level and clinicopathological parameters. Twenty MPM tissue samples, from patients with available clinical and follow-up data, were included in paraffin and processed for immunohistochemistry. The immunohistochemical results confirmed activation of the autophagic process in MPM. Densitometric and morphometric expressions of ATG7 were significantly increased in MPMs when compared to the control tissues. A significant association of a high level of ATG7 with increased survival was demonstrated, with a mean overall survival (OS) of 12.5 months for patients with high expression vs. a mean OS of 4.5 months for patients with low ATG7 expression. In addition, a significant correlation between ATG7 expression and the survival time of MPM patients was observed. This study represents a starting point to hypothesize the prognostic role of ATG7 which could be a reliable prognostic indicator in MPM.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Prevention, Provincial Health Authority of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Protection and Prevention Service, Health Surveillance, Provincial Health Authority of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomy, Histology and Movement Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Anatomy, Histology and Movement Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Filetti V, Loreto C, Falzone L, Lombardo C, Cannizzaro E, Castorina S, Ledda C, Rapisarda V. Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Three microRNAs in Environmental Asbestiform Fibers-Associated Malignant Mesothelioma. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11111205. [PMID: 34834557 PMCID: PMC8618926 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11111205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Fluoro-edenite (FE) is an asbestiform fiber identified in Biancavilla (Sicily, Italy). Environmental exposure to FE has been associated with a higher incidence of malignant mesothelioma (MM). The present study aimed to validate the predicted diagnostic significance of hsa-miR-323a-3p, hsa-miR-101-3p, and hsa-miR-20b-5p on a subset of MM patients exposed to FE and matched with healthy controls. For this purpose, MM tissues vs. nonmalignant pleura tissues were analyzed through droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) to evaluate differences in the expression levels of the selected miRNAs and their MM diagnostic potential. In addition, further computational analysis has been performed to establish the correlation of these miRNAs with the available online asbestos exposure data and clinic-pathological parameters to verify the potential role of these miRNAs as prognostic tools. ddPCR results showed that the three analyzed miRNAs were significantly down-regulated in MM cases vs. controls. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis revealed high specificity and sensitivity rates for both hsa-miR-323a-3p and hsa-miR-20b-5p, which thus acquire a diagnostic value for MM. In silico results showed a potential prognostic role of hsa-miR-101-3p due to a significant association of its higher expression and increased overall survival (OS) of MM patients.
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- Veronica Filetti
- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.F.); (C.L.)
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.F.); (C.L.)
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- Epidemiology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Fondazione G. Pascale”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Human Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (C.L.); (S.C.)
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care, University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy;
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- Human Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (C.L.); (S.C.)
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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Graziano ACE, Ledda C, Loreto C, Cardile V. Adaption of Lung Fibroblasts to Fluoro-Edenite Fibers: Evaluation of Molecular and Physiological Dynamics. Cell Physiol Biochem 2021; 55:327-343. [PMID: 34156174 DOI: 10.33594/000000379] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The fluoro-edenite fibrous amphibole was identified as an environmental pollutant associate to risk of carcinogenicity. In Sicily (Italy), it represents a public health issue because fluoro-edenite fibers are present in the soil of Biancavilla, a town located on the south-west slopes of the volcano Etna. Since the relationship between exposure to fluoro-edenite and the onset of lung disorders have been documented, in vitro studies were performed to clarify the mechanisms of damage, but most aspects remain unknown. Here, we focus on the effects of mineral fibers in a primary culture of lung fibroblasts. We supposed that the cells react to fluoro-edenite exposure by establishing a process of adaption that could modify their metabolic activity, their proliferation, and their physiological functions, as the production of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. METHODS To verify our hypothesis, we used immunofluorescence, cell proliferation, senescence, apoptosis, scratch, Western blot, Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and evaluation of extracellular matrix components assays. RESULTS Results demonstrated that lung fibroblasts react to fluoro-edenite by a down-regulation of mitochondrial activity, a reduction of cell growth and migration, and a resistance to apoptosis. These elements suggested the induction of a premature senescent phenotype that was confirmed by senescence-associated beta-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) activity, and by the analysis of ECM elements. We found an unbalance of collagens ratio, and changes in matrix metalloproteinase3 production and release. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that fluoro-edenite-induced senescence of lung fibroblasts could be an early and underestimated step that may drive fibroblasts toward a fibrotic and carcinogenic phenotype.
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- Adriana C E Graziano
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science - Section of Physiology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy,
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science - Section of Anatomy, Histology and Movement Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science - Section of Physiology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy,
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Esposito M, Montana A, Liberto A, Filetti V, Nunno ND, Amico F, Salerno M, Loreto C, Sessa F. Anaphylactic Death: A New Forensic Workflow for Diagnosis. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9020117. [PMID: 33499408 PMCID: PMC7911323 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9020117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening or fatal clinical emergency characterized by rapid onset, and death may be sudden. The margin of certainty about the diagnosis of anaphylactic death is not well established. The application of immunohistochemical techniques combined with the evaluation of blood tryptase concentrations opened up a new field of investigation into anaphylactic death. The present study investigated eleven autopsy cases of anaphylactic death, carried out between 2005 and 2017, by the Departments of Forensic Pathology of the Universities of Foggia and Catania (Italy). An analysis of the medical records was carried out in all autopsies. Seven autopsies were carried out on males and four on females. Of the eleven cases, one showed a history of asthma, one of food ingestion, two of oral administration of medications, six did not refer any allergy history, and one subject was unknown. All cases (100%) showed pulmonary congestion and edema; 7/11 (64%) of the cases had pharyngeal/laryngeal edema and mucus plugging in the airway; only one case (9%) had a skin reaction that was found during external examination. Serum tryptase concentration was measured in ten cases, and the mean value was 133.5 µg/L ± 177.9. The immunohistochemical examination using an anti-tryptase antibody on samples from the lungs, pharynx/larynx, and skin site of medication injection showed that all cases (100%) were strongly immunopositive for anti-tryptase antibody staining on lung samples; three cases (30%) were strongly immunopositive for anti-tryptase antibody staining on pharyngeal/laryngeal samples; and eight cases (80%) were strongly immunopositive for anti-tryptase antibody staining on skin samples. We conclude that a typical clinical history, blood tryptase level >40 µg/L, and strongly positive anti-tryptase antibody staining in the immunohistochemical investigation may represent reliable parameters in the determination of anaphylactic death with the accuracy needed for forensic purposes.
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- Massimiliano Esposito
- Legal Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies, “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.E.); (A.M.); (A.L.); (F.A.)
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- Legal Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies, “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.E.); (A.M.); (A.L.); (F.A.)
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- Legal Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies, “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.E.); (A.M.); (A.L.); (F.A.)
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.F.); (C.L.)
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- Department of History, Society and Studies on Humanity, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Legal Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies, “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.E.); (A.M.); (A.L.); (F.A.)
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- Legal Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies, “G.F. Ingrassia”, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (M.E.); (A.M.); (A.L.); (F.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3735357201
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy; (V.F.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy;
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Loreto C, Lombardo C, Caltabiano R, Ledda C, Hagnas M, Filetti V, Rapisarda V. An In vivo Immunohistochemical Study on MacroH2A.1 in Lung and Lymph-Node Tissues Exposed to an Asbestiform Fiber. Curr Mol Med 2020; 20:653-660. [PMID: 32077824 DOI: 10.2174/1566524020666200220130023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate MacroH2A.1 immunoexpression in tissues of sheep exposed to FE. BACKGROUND The correlation between asbestiform fibers, lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma, and other lung diseases is already well established as the pathophisiological pathophysiological respiratory mechanisms involved by inhalation of Fluoro-edenite (FE). The latter is represented by cell proliferation and inducing the release of growth factors, cytokines, and reactive oxygen and nitrite species, with DNA damage that causes chronic inflammation and carcinogenesis. MacroH2A.1, and histone variant, seems to play a role in sensing the metabolic state of the cell and linking it with chromatin. Physiologically, MacroH2A.1 is expressed at low levels in stem cells and it became upregulated during differentiation, preventing reprogramming of induced pluripotent stem cells and after nuclear transfer. In particular, MacroH2A.1 has been shown to explicate a potent antitumor mechanism in vivo as it results upregulated in senescent cells determining a permanent growth-arrest. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the possible role of the histone variant in the organism in response to deep insight understanding the mechanisms of toxicity and the cellular response to FE. METHODS Lung and lymph nodes of exposed sheep were selected. Samples were processed for histological and immunihistochemical immunohistochemical evaluations. Densitometric, morphometric, and statistical analysis analyses were conducted. RESULTS Tissue sections of FE exposed sheep demonstrated overexpression of MacroH2A.1 vs unexposed samples. The data suggest an involvement of these this molecule in the cellular response triggered by FE directed exposure. CONCLUSION In this contest, MacroH2A.1 overexpression supports its function as an epigenetic stabilizer that helps to establish and maintain differentiated states.
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- Carla Loreto
- Department of Bio-Medical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Rovaniemi Health Centre, Rovaniemi, Finland; 6Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Bio-Medical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Hagnäs M, Sundqvist H, Jokelainen J, Tumminia A, Vinciguerra F, Loreto C, Frittitta L, Russo GT, Mikkola I. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease and screening of renal function in type 2 diabetic patients in Finnish primary healthcare. Prim Care Diabetes 2020; 14:639-644. [PMID: 32527663 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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AIMS To estimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Finnish primary healthcare, and to evaluate the screening for CKD and the proportions of patients receiving antihyperglycemic and cardiovascular preventive medication. MATERIAL AND METHODS T2D patients treated at the Rovaniemi Health Center, Finland during the years 2015-2019. Data included patient characteristics, blood pressure, HbA1c, lipid levels, kidney function and albuminuria, and medications prescribed. CKD was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 ml/min/1.72 m2 and/or albuminuria. RESULTS The study population comprised of 5112 T2D patients with a mean (SD) age of 66.7 (13.0) years. Of these, 60.2% were screened for CKD with both eGFR and albuminuria, and 30.1% of these patients had CKD. The prevalence of moderately increased and severely increased albuminuria was 19.6% and 3.2%, respectively. A total of 57.0% of the study population received angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB). CONCLUSIONS Screening for CKD with both recommended measures (eGFR and albuminuria) was insufficiently performed among this T2D population. Additionally, just over half of the study population had been prescribed ACE inhibitors or ARB. These results suggest an incongruity between the gold standard of diabetes care and real-world clinical practice.
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- Maria Hagnäs
- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Rovaniemi Health Center, Rovaniemi, Finland; Endocrine Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, and Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Garibaldi Hospital, Catania, Italy.
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- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Endocrine Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, and Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Garibaldi Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Endocrine Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, and Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Garibaldi Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomy & Histology Section, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Endocrine Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, and Diabetes and Obesity Unit, Garibaldi Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Loreto C, Ledda C, Tumino R, Lombardo C, Vitale E, Filetti V, Caltabiano R, Rapisarda V. Activation of caspase-3 in malignant mesothelioma induced by asbestiform fiber: an in vivo study. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:1163-1166. [PMID: 32691574 DOI: 10.23812/19-441-l-50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- C Loreto
- Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cancer Registry and Histopathology Department, "Civic - M. P. Arezzo" Hospital, ASP Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Anatomy, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Broggi G, Filetti V, Ieni A, Rapisarda V, Ledda C, Vitale E, Varricchio S, Russo D, Lombardo C, Tuccari G, Caltabiano R, Loreto C. MacroH2A1 Immunoexpression in Breast Cancer. Front Oncol 2020; 10:1519. [PMID: 32974186 PMCID: PMC7471871 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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MacroH2A1 has two splice isoforms, macroH2A1.1 and macroH2A1.2, that have been studied in several form of cancer. In the literature there are not many scientific papers dealing with the role of macroH2A1 in breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most frequent form of malignancy in females. It tend to metastasize to the bone in ~70% of patients. Despite treatment, new bone metastases will still occur in 30–50% of cases with advanced disease. Overall 5-year survival after the diagnosis of bone metastasis is ~20%. Osteoclasts and osteoblasts of the bone microenvironment are engaged by soluble factors released by neoplastic cells, resulting in bone matrix breakdown. This malfunction enhances the proliferation of the cancer cells, creating a vicious cycle. We investigated immunohistochemical expression of macroH2A1 in primitive breast cancer, focusing on the comparison of metastatic and non-metastatic cases. Furthermore, the immunohistochemical expression of macroH2A1 has been evaluated both in all cases of nodal metastases and in distant metastases. Our data demonstrated that macroH2A1 expression was higher expressed in metastatic breast cancer (77%) vs. non-metastatic breast cancer (32%). Also in analyzed metastases cases, a high macroH2A1 expression was detected: 85 and 80% in nodal and distant metastases cases, respectively. These results supported the fact that macroH2A1 is more highly expressed in breast cancer with worst prognosis.
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- Giuseppe Broggi
- Section of Anatomic Pathology, Department Gian Filippo Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", Section of Pathology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", Section of Pathology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Section of Anatomic Pathology, Department Gian Filippo Ingrassia, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Filetti V, Falzone L, Rapisarda V, Caltabiano R, Eleonora Graziano AC, Ledda C, Loreto C. Modulation of microRNA expression levels after naturally occurring asbestiform fibers exposure as a diagnostic biomarker of mesothelial neoplastic transformation. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2020; 198:110640. [PMID: 32330788 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Fluoro-edenite (FE) is a silicate mineral identified in the lava products of Monte Calvario from stone quarries located in the southeast of Biancavilla, a small city of the Etnean volcanic complex (Sicily, Italy). Inhalation of FE fibers has been associated with a higher incidence of Malignant Mesothelioma (MM), a highly aggressive neoplasm of the serosal membranes lining the pleural cavity. Only 5% of MM patients are diagnosed at an early stage and the median survival is approximate 6-12 months. Many diagnostic biomarkers have been proposed for MM. Several studies demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs) may be used as good non-invasive diagnostics, as well as prognostic biomarkers for various human diseases, including cancer. On these bases, the aim of the present study was to identify a set of miRNAs involved in the development and progression of MM and potentially used as diagnostic biomarkers. For these purposes, in silico analyses were performed on healthy/exposed to asbestos fibers subjects vs. patients with MM. These analyses revealed a set of miRNAs strictly involved in MM by merging the lists of miRNAs found differentially expressed in the three miRNA expression datasets analyzed. The result of these computational evaluations allowed the execution of functional in vitro experiments performed on normal pleural mesothelial cell line (MeT-5A) and MM cell line (JU77) in order to test the carcinogenetic effects and epigenetic modulation induced by FE exposure. The in vitro results showed that the expression levels of hsa-miR-323a-3p vary significantly in both supernatant- and cell-derived miRNAs derived from treated and untreated cells. Secreted and cellular hsa-miR-101-3p in MeT-5A treated with FE fibers and JU77 cells showed different trends of expression. As regard hsa-miR-20b-5p, there was no differential expression between secreted and cellular hsa-miR-20b-5p. This miRNA has been shown a significant up-regulation in JU77 cells vs. control and treated MeT-5A. As a future plan, translational analyses will be performed on a subset of patients chronically exposed to FE fibers to further verify the clinical role of such miRNAs in high-risk individuals and their possible use as biomarkers of FE exposure or MM early onset.
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- Veronica Filetti
- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Epidemiology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale", 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Anatomic Pathology, Department Gian Filippo Ingrassia, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy; Research Center for Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer (PreDiCT), University of Catania, 95123, Catania, Italy
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Sansalone S, Fede Spicchiale C, Loreto C. VS-3-7 Peyronie´s Disease Surgical Treatment: Correction of Ventral-Lateral Penile Curvature Using a Double Graft and Simultaneous Implantation of Penile Prosthesis. J Sex Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.04.110] [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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Muraglie S, Leonardi R, Aboulazm K, Stumpo C, Loreto C, Grippaudo C. Evaluation of structural skeletal asymmetry of the glenoid fossa in adult patients with unilateral posterior crossbite using surface-to-surface matching on CBCT images. Angle Orthod 2020; 90:376-382. [PMID: 33378428 PMCID: PMC8032297 DOI: 10.2319/061819-415.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare, using surface-to-surface (StS) matching, any shape differences between the crossbite and noncrossbite side of the glenoid fossa and articular eminence in adult patients affected by posterior unilateral crossbite (PUXB) and compare them with unaffected controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS 32 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of patients (mean age: 23.72 ± 3.74 years) undergoing surgical maxillary expansion were analyzed to obtain three-dimensional models of the left and right glenoid fossae that were superimposed using stable anatomical reference points and then compared using StS matching to evaluate the presence of any shape differences. These findings were compared with those obtained from 16 CBCT scans of unaffected controls (mean age: 23.72 ± 3.73 years). RESULTS A mean difference of >11% was found between the study group and controls when comparing the matching percentages of the two sides of the glenoid fossa and articular eminence at all three levels of tolerance selected for this study. These differences were found to be highly statistically significant (P ≤ .0001). CONCLUSIONS According to the shape analysis findings, adult PUXB patients exhibit a higher degree of glenoid fossa and articular eminence shape differences compared to unaffected controls.
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Loreto C, Filetti V, Almeida LE, La Rosa GRM, Leonardi R, Grippaudo C, Lo Giudice A. MMP-7 and MMP-9 are overexpressed in the synovial tissue from severe temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Eur J Histochem 2020; 64. [PMID: 32312031 PMCID: PMC7171425 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2020.3113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are tissue-enzymes that play a key role during the remodeling process, such as in inflammatory diseases. MMP-7 and MMP-9 have been shown to be implicated in extracellular matrix homeostasis and in joint disc remodeling. The objective of this study was to determine the relation of MMP-7 and MMP-9 expression with severe temporomandibular joint dysfunction, in particular with anterior disk displacement without reduction (ADDwoR), using an immunohistochemical approach. Therefore, twenty human temporomandibular synovia in the test group and ten in the control group were collected. The results showed there was a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) for morphometric and densitometric analysis of both detected MMPs in control and test groups. In conclusion, MMP-7 and MMP-9 were overexpressed in the synovial tissue of patients with ADDwoR.
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- Carla Loreto
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy, University of Catania.
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Loreto C, Caltabiano R, Graziano ACE, Castorina S, Lombardo C, Filetti V, Vitale E, Rapisarda G, Cardile V, Ledda C, Rapisarda V. Defense and protection mechanisms in lung exposed to asbestiform fiber: the role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor and heme oxygenase-1. Eur J Histochem 2020; 64. [PMID: 32312030 PMCID: PMC7171426 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2020.3073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Fluoro-edenite (FE), an asbestiform fiber, is responsible for many respiratory pathologies: chronic obstructive diseases, pleural plaques, fibrosis, and malignant mesothelioma. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is one of the first cytokines produced in response to lung tissue damage. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is a protein with protective effects against oxidative stress. It is up regulated by several stimuli including pro-inflammatory cytokines and factors that promote oxidative stress. In this research, the in vivo model of sheep lungs naturally exposed to FE was studied in order to shed light on the pathophysiological events sustaining exposure to fibers, by determining immunohistochemical lung expression of MIF and HO-1. Protein levels expression of HO-1 and MIF were also evaluated in human primary lung fibroblasts after exposure to FE fibers in vitro. In exposed sheep lungs, MIF and HO-1 immunoexpression were spread involving the intraparenchymal stroma around bronchioles, interstitium between alveoli, alveolar epithelium and macrophages. High MIF immunoexpression prevails in macrophages. Similar results were obtained in vitro, but significantly higher values were only detected for HO-1 at concentrations of 50 and 100 μg/mL of FE fibers. MIF and HO-1 expressions seem to play a role in lung self-protection against uncontrolled chronic inflammation, thus counteracting the strong link with cancer development, induced by exposure to FE. Further studies will be conducted in order to add more information about the role of MIF and HO-1 in the toxicity FE-induced.
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- Carla Loreto
- Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnologies Sciences, University of Catania.
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Roccella M, Marotta R, Operto FF, Smirni D, Precenzano F, Bitetti I, Messina G, Sessa F, Di Mizio G, Loreto C, Salerno M, Russo V, Murabito P, Gallai B, Esposito M, Iacono D, Carotenuto M. NREM Sleep Instability in Pediatric Migraine Without Aura. Front Neurol 2019; 10:932. [PMID: 31551903 PMCID: PMC6736572 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Children with migraine headaches appear to have a range of sleep disturbances. The aim of the present study was to assess the NREM sleep instability in a population of school-aged individuals affected by migraine without aura (MoA). Thirty-three children with MoA (20 males, 13 females, mean age 10.45 ± 2.06 years) underwent to overnight Polysomnographic (PSG) recordings and Cyclic Alternating Pattern (CAP) analyses accordingly with international criteria. MoA group showed a reduction in sleep duration parameters (TIB, SPT, TST; p ≤ 0.001 for all) and in arousal index during REM sleep and an increase in awakenings per hour (AWK/h) vs. Controls (C) (p = 0.008). In particular, MoA children showed a reduced CAP rate% (p ≤ 0.001), CAP rate% in S1 (p ≤ 0.001) and CAP rate% in SWS (p = 0.004) vs. C. Moreover, A phases distribution were characterized by a reduction in slow wave components (total number CAP A1%, CAP A1 index) (p ≤ 0.001) and an increase of fast components representation (total number of CAP A2% and CAP A3%) (p < 0.001) in MoA vs. C. Moreover, MoA children showed an increased A1 and A2 mean duration (p ≤ 0.001). Our findings show a reduction of arousability in MoA group and lower NREM lower sleep instability associated with MoA in children.
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- Michele Roccella
- Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sense Organs Department, University of the Study of Bari "Aldo Moro", Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Legal, Historical, Economic and Social Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Neurodevelopment Research Lab, Biomedical Research Institute of New Jersey, Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States.,Neuroscience Research, MidAtlantic Neonatology Associates, Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ, United States.,Neuropathology Research, MANA/Biomedical Research Institute of New Jersey, Cedar Knolls, NJ, United States
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Di Benedetto G, Burgaletto C, Carta AR, Saccone S, Lempereur L, Mulas G, Loreto C, Bernardini R, Cantarella G. Beneficial effects of curtailing immune susceptibility in an Alzheimer's disease model. J Neuroinflammation 2019; 16:166. [PMID: 31409354 PMCID: PMC6693231 DOI: 10.1186/s12974-019-1554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, there are no effective therapeutic options for Alzheimer's disease, the most common, multifactorial form of dementia, characterized by anomalous amyloid accumulation in the brain. Growing evidence points to neuroinflammation as a major promoter of AD. We have previously shown that the proinflammatory cytokine TNFSF10 fuels AD neuroinflammation, and that its immunoneutralization results in improved cognition in the 3xTg-AD mouse. METHODS Here, we hypothesize that inflammatory hallmarks of AD might parallel with central and peripheral immune response dysfunction. To verify such hypothesis, we used a triple transgenic mouse model of AD. 3xTg-AD mice were treated for 12 months with an anti-TNFSF10 antibody, and thereafter immune/inflammatory markers including COX2, iNOS, IL-1β and TNF-α, CD3, GITR, and FoxP3 (markers of regulatory T cells) were measured in the spleen as well as in the hippocampus. RESULTS Spleens displayed accumulation of amyloid-β1-42 (Aβ1-42), as well as high expression of Treg cell markers FoxP3 and GITR, in parallel with the increased levels of inflammatory markers COX2, iNOS, IL-1β and TNF-α, and blunted IL-10 expression. Moreover, CD3 expression was increased in the hippocampus, consistently with FoxP3 and GITR. After chronic treatment of 3xTg-AD mice with an anti-TNFSF10 antibody, splenic FoxP3, GITR, and the above-mentioned inflammatory markers expression was restored to basal levels, while expression of IL-10 was increased. A similar picture was observed in the hippocampus. Such improvement of peripheral and CNS inflammatory/immune response was associated with decreased microglial activity in terms of TNFα production, as well as decreased expression of both amyloid and phosphorylated tau protein in the hippocampus of treated 3xTg-AD mice. Interestingly, we also reported an increased expression of both CD3 and FoxP3, in sections from human AD brain. CONCLUSIONS We suggest that neuroinflammation in the brain of 3xTg-AD mice triggered by TNFSF10 might result in a more general overshooting of the immune response. Treatment with an anti-TNFSF10 antibody blunted inflammatory processes both in the spleen and hippocampus. These data confirm the detrimental role of TNFSF10 in neurodegeneration, and corroborate the hypothesis of the anti-TNFSF10 strategy as a potential treatment to improve outcomes in AD.
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- Giulia Di Benedetto
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, Section of Animal Biology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy & Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Pharmacology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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Many malignant diseases are associated with past asbestos exposure; the most lethal and strictly related to previous fiber exposure being malignant mesothelioma (MM). Effective preventive protocols may include sensitive and specific biomarkers. The role of Fb-3 has been recently investigated for MM early detection, but its role is still under debate. After an independent search for scientific literature, nine studies were included for a systematic review. Human Fb-3 levels seem to be able to separate healthy people with previous exposure to asbestiform fibers from MM patients. Fb-3 blood levels can distinguish MM effusions from other malignant and benign effusions. Furthers investigations on more significant groups of patients are desirable to validate and assess the validity of combining Fb-3 with other biomarkers.
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- Caterina Ledda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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Rapisarda V, Loreto C, Vitale E, Matera S, Ragusa R, Coco G, Rapisarda L, Ledda C. Incidence of sharp and needle-stick injuries and mucocutaneous blood exposure among healthcare workers. Future Microbiol 2019; 14:27-31. [PMID: 31187636 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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: 12/21/2022] Open
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Healthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to biological hazards on a daily basis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the risks of infection after occupational exposure to blood or body fluids among HCWs operating in the period 2013-2014, in a university hospital of Southern Italy. The frequency of accidents during the 2-year period was always lower than 5%. In 2013, 103 cases occurred; in 2014, the number of injuries had significantly decreased (n = 60). In 2013, an anti-hepatitis B surface antigen protective titer was only found in 70% of cases; in 2014, the subjects with a positive titer rose to 82%. No HCWs showed seroconversion to the main blood-borne pathogens. The implementation of strict prevention measures after the accidents reported in 2013 allowed the significant reduction of the number of injuries in 2014.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Anatomy & Histology, Department of Biomedical & Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Healhcare Management, P.O. Gaspare Rodolico, University Hospital of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Healhcare Management, P.O. Vittorio Emanuele, University Hospital of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Sicily, Italy
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Loreto C, Lombardo C, Caltabiano R, Filetti V, Vitale E, Seminara D, Castorina S, Fenga C, Ledda C, Rapisarda V. Immunohistochemical expression and localization of MMP-9, MMP-13, E-Cadherin and Ki-67 in road pavers' skin chronically exposed to bitumen products. Histol Histopathol 2019; 34:1141-1150. [PMID: 30973180 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To investigate the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9, (MMP)-13, E-Cadherin and Ki-67 expressions in road pavers' skin chronically exposed to bitumen products in order to contribute to a better understanding of the earlier tissue alteration. Skin punch biopsies from 16 daily exposed workers and a control group were studied by immunohistochemistry. Morphometric and densitometric analyses were also conducted. Morphological specimen evaluation of skin of road pavers showed epidermal thinning, flattening and loss of intercellular junction with a decreased expression of E-cadherin confined to the basal skin layer, together with MMP-9 and MMP-13 overexpressions in all epidermis layers, vascular structures and adnexa. No immunohistochemical alteration was reported for Ki-67 vs normal skin. Results from this study show that overexpression of MMP-9 and MMP-13 may represent an early response of the first human barrier to exposure to bitumen products. Regulation of MMPs could be one of the strategies to prevent primary skin disease.
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- Carla Loreto
- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Department "G.F. Ingrassia", Section of Pathologic Anatomy, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department "G.F. Ingrassia", Section of Human Anatomy, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Muraglie S, Musumeci G, Loreto C, Leonardi RM. Role of ADAMTS4 and ADAMTS5 during early orthodontic tooth movement. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2019; 33:649-655. [PMID: 30968682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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- S Muraglie
- Department of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Barbagli G, Kulkarni SB, Joshi PM, Nikolavsky D, Montorsi F, Sansalone S, Loreto C, Lazzeri M. Repair of sphincter urethral strictures preserving urinary continence: surgical technique and outcomes. World J Urol 2019; 37:2473-2479. [PMID: 30798381 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02686-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Repair of post-TURP sphincter urethral strictures represents challenging problem, due to the risk of urinary incontinence after the repair. We described a surgical technique we use to repair these strictures preserving urinary continence in patients with incompetent bladder neck. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational, retrospective, study was conducted to include patients with post-TURP urethral strictures in the area of distal sphincter. We included only patients with complete clinical data and follow-up who previously underwent TURP or HOLEP or TUIP, and subsequently developed proximal bulbar urethral strictures close to the membranous urethra and the related distal urethral sphincter. Patients were included, if they were fully continent after TURP or other procedures to treat BPH. The primary outcome of the study was treatment failure, defined as the need for any post-operative instrumentation. Secondary outcome was post-urethroplasty urinary continence. Patients showing stricture recurrence or post-operative incontinence were classified as failure. RESULTS Overall, 69 patients were included in the study. Median patient's age was 67 years; median stricture length was 4 cm. Thirty-tree patients (47.8%) underwent previous urethrotomy. Median follow-up was 52 months. Out of 69 patients, 55 (79.7%) were classified as success and 14 (20.3%) as failure. Out of the whole cohort, thus, 11/69 (16%) have a risk of recurrent strictures and 3/69 (4.3%) have incontinence. CONCLUSIONS The use of modified ventral onlay graft urethroplasty, using particular non-aggressive steps, is a suitable surgical technique for repair of sphincter urethral stricture in patients who underwent BPH transurethral surgery, using different procedures (TURP, HOLEP, TUIP).
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- Departments of Urology and Pathology, Syracuse, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, New York, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Istituto Clinico Humanitas IRCCS, Clinical and Research Hospital (ML), Rozzano, Italy.
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Salerno M, Villano I, Nicolosi D, Longhitano L, Loreto C, Lovino A, Sessa F, Polito AN, Monda V, Chieffi S, Messina A, Monda M, Zammit C, Tafuri D, Messina G, Carotenuto M. Modafinil and orexin system: interactions and medico-legal considerations. Front Biosci (Landmark Ed) 2019; 24:564-575. [PMID: 30468674 DOI: 10.2741/4736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Modafinil (Mo) is increasingly being used as an enhancement drug rather than for its therapeutic effects. The effects of this drug have been examined in attention deficit disorders, depression, mental fatigue, and in enhancing concentration. The drug possesses wakefulness-promoting properties which are mediated through the interaction of orexinergic system with the activated sympathetic nervous system. Mo exerts a synergistic effect on the orexin system, controls energy expenditure and strengthens the ability of the individual to exercise. Some view Mo as a drug that enhances sports performance, since it induces a prolonged wakefulness and decreasing the sense of fatigue. These characteristics being similar to conventional stimulants have allowed Mo to emerge as a novel stimulant requiring medico-legal considerations. However, more studies are needed to better understand the mid and long-term effects of the drug on user/abuser.
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- Monica Salerno
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 97 - 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy,
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- Complex Structure of Neuropsychiatry Childhood-Adolescence of Ospedali Riuniti of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania,Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania,Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Barbagli G, Montorsi F, Balò S, Sansalone S, Loreto C, Butnaru D, Bini V, Lazzeri M. Treatments of 1242 bulbar urethral strictures: multivariable statistical analysis of results. World J Urol 2018; 37:1165-1171. [PMID: 30220045 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2481-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We investigated the success rate of different surgical techniques for bulbar stricture repair. METHODS Retrospective study of patients with bulbar urethral strictures treated using different techniques. The primary outcome of the study was to evaluate the overall results of treatment (success vs. failure); the secondary outcome was to evaluate the outcome according to any surgical technique. Cysto-urethrography was performed 1 month following surgery. Patients underwent clinical evaluation, uroflowmetry and residual urine measurement every 6 months for 2 years after surgery and later once on year. When patient showed obstructive symptoms, Qmax < 12 ml/s, the urethrography was repeated. Patients who underwent further treatment for recurrent stricture were classified as failures. A bivariable and multivariable statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS Overall, 1242 patients were included in the study with mean age 40 years (range 12-84). Median stricture length was 4 cm (range 1-8). The median follow-up was 103 months (range 12-362). Over 1242 patients, 916 (73.8%) were success and 326 (26.2%) failures. Fourteen different surgical techniques showed a success rate ranging from 87.5 to 14.3%. The multivariable analysis showed that stricture length was an independent predictor factors for failure: p < 0.0001 CI 1146-1509. End-end anastomosis and oral mucosa graft urethroplasty are independent predictor factor of success after internal urethrotomy failure. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that treatment of bulbar urethral stricture is satisfactory on 73.8% of patients, but with a wide range of success rate (from 14.3 to 87.5%) using different techniques. Oral mucosa is greatly superior to the skin as substitute material.
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- Division of Oncology, Unit of Urology, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Centro Chirurgico Toscano, Arezzo, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Biostatistic, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Humanitas Clinical and Researcher Center, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Italy.
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Rapisarda V, Loreto C, Castorina S, Romano G, Garozzo SF, Musumeci A, Migliore M, Avola R, Cinà D, Pomara C, Ledda C. Occupational exposure to fluoro-edenite and prevalence of anti-nuclear autoantibodies. Future Oncol 2018; 14:59-62. [PMID: 29664352 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2017-0389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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An environmental contamination due to an asbestiform mineral fiber, fluoro-edenite (FE), caused a significantly increased mortality rate for malignant mesothelioma in Biancavilla, Italy. Exposure to fluoro-edenite has been associated with inflammatory processes as an early response to inhaled fibers. The aim was to explore prevalence of anti-nuclear autoantibodies (ANA) in a group of construction workers residing and working in the contaminated area. Prevalences for samples positive to ANA were 60% (n = 9) and 13% (n = 2), for exposed and nonexposed, respectively (p-value <0.05), the odds ratio was 9.75 (95% CI: 1.59-59.69). The significance of elevated ANAs in subjects exposed to fibers is unknown; additional studies may provide a better opportunity to establish a correlation between autoimmunity and environmental exposure.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy & Histology, Department of Biomedical & Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy & Histology, Department of Biomedical & Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, 'Policlinico G. Rodolico' Universitary Hospital of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Academic Thoracic Surgery Unit, University Hospital 'Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele', Department of Surgery, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Biochemistry, Department of Biomedical Sciences & Biotechnology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, 'Garibaldi Centro' Hospital of Catania, Italy
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- Legal Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.,School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Caltabiano R, Loreto C, Vitale E, Matera S, Miozzi E, Migliore M, Angelico G, Tumino R, Ledda C, Rapisarda V. Fibulin-3 immunoexpression in malignant mesothelioma due to fluoro-edenite: a preliminary report. Future Oncol 2018; 14:53-57. [PMID: 29664355 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2017-0386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 01/29/2023] Open
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An increased standardized incidence and mortality rate were reported due to malignant mesothelioma (MM) in Biancavilla. Environmental investigations showed the presence of an asbestiform fiber: fluoro-edenite (FE). MM develops with a latency of 20-60 years from exposure and specific and sensitive biomarkers are urgently needed. For this purpose, we evaluated Fibulin-3 (Fb-3) immunoexpression in human cases of MM related to FE exposure and its prognostic role. Immunohistochemical analysis of Fb-3 was carried out in eight MM patients resident in Biancavilla and the analysis showed evidence of environmental exposure to FE fibers. Six MM cases (3 epithelioid and 3 biphasic) showed a high immunoexpression of Fb-3 in neoplastic cells with nuclear and cytoplasmic localization. One epithelioid and one biphasic subtype did not show Fb-3 immunostaining. The results demonstrate the implication of Fb-3 in MM due to FE exposure and may possibly suggest its potential role as a diagnostic and prognostic marker.
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- Rosario Caltabiano
- Department 'G.F. Ingrassia', Section of Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical & Biotechnological Sciences, Section of Anatomy & Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Academic Thoracic Surgery Unit, University Hospital 'Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele', Department of Surgery, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department 'G.F. Ingrassia', Section of Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cancer Registry & Histopathology Department, 'Civic - M. P. Arezzo' Hospital, ASP Ragusa, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Lorusso L, Salerno M, Sessa F, Nicolosi D, Longhitano L, Loreto C, Carotenuto M, Messina A, Monda V, Villano I, Cibelli G, Valenzano A, Monda M, Murabito P, Mollica MP, Messina G, Viggiano A. Autoalgometry: An Important Tool for Pressure Pain Threshold Evaluation. J Clin Med 2018; 7:jcm7090273. [PMID: 30213091 PMCID: PMC6162811 DOI: 10.3390/jcm7090273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The term "pain threshold" refers to the measurement of the intensity of a physical stimulus that evokes pain. To estimate the pain threshold, a mechanical or electrical stimulus with increasing intensity is usually applied until the subject under evaluation refers to a pain sensation. This study aims to evaluate the autoalgometric pain threshold as a perfect technique to determine the effects of stimulation rate in relation to both gender and the site of stimulation. In this experimental model, pressure algometry was applied: the subject under evaluation pushed a finger against a small round metal tip, producing and at the same time controlling the intensity of the noxious stimulus. Through autoalgometry, the stimulus intensity was recorded over time, measuring the force change rate applied and studying the subject's behavior on approaching pain. This test was performed with 50 healthy volunteers on two days, applying a fast or slow rate of stimulation. The results described demonstrate that there is a positive correlation between the pressure increase rate and the pressure threshold evaluation. In light of these findings, autoalgometry can be proposed as an objective measure of pressure pain threshold for clinical and research use.
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- Letizia Lorusso
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95131 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95131 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95131 Catania, Italy.
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- Clinic of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Human Physiology and Unit of Dietetic and Sport Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery and Surgical Medical Specialties, University of Catania, 95131 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.
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Ledda C, Caltabiano R, Loreto C, Cinà D, Senia P, Musumeci A, Ricceri V, Pomara C, Rapisarda V. Prevalence of anti-nuclear autoantibodies in subjects exposed to natural asbestiform fibers: a cross-sectional study. J Immunotoxicol 2018; 15:24-28. [PMID: 29241379 DOI: 10.1080/1547691x.2017.1415398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 10/18/2022] Open
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Fluoro-edenite (FE) is an asbestiform mineral fiber spotted in the lava rocks excavated from a stone quarry in Biancavilla (Italy). The derived material had been employed locally for building purposes. Previous studies found evidence that exposure to asbestos may induce autoimmunity, with frequency of anti-nuclear autoantibodies (ANA). The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between FE exposure and autoimmune responses in an exposed population. For the study, 60 subjects living in the area of Biancavilla and 60 subjects as control group were randomly invited to participate. A free medical check, including spirometry and a high-resolution computer tomography chest scan, was given to all participants. ANA were determined by indirect immunofluorescence. On medical check, no subject showed any sign and/or symptoms of illness. Prevalence for samples positive to ANA were 70% (n = 42) and 25% (n = 15), respectively, for exposed and non-exposed subjects (p < 0.05). The presence of pleural plaques (PP) was found in 21 (30%) of the exposed subjects and in 2 (3%) of the non-exposed participants. PP subjects were always ANAs positive. In conclusion, as already it was observed with exposure to asbestos fibers, levels of ANA seemed to significantly increase in subjects who had been exposed to FE. Furthermore, all subjects showing PP were also ANA-positive. This first finding in subjects exposed to FE should encourage researchers to further investigate associations between autoimmune unbalance and environmental exposure to asbestiform fibers.
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- Caterina Ledda
- a Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- b Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G. F. Ingrassia" , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- c Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- d Clinical Pathology Unit , "Garibaldi Centro" University Hospital of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- a Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- e Radiology Unit , "Policlinico G. Rodolico" University Hospital of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- f Radiology Unit , "Maria SS. Addolorata" Hospital of Biancavilla, ASP Catania , Biancavilla , Italy
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- g Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Foggia , Foggia , Italy.,h Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine , University of Malta , Msida , Malta
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- a Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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Ledda C, Loreto C, Bracci M, Lombardo C, Romano G, Cinà D, Mucci N, Castorina S, Rapisarda V. Mutagenic and DNA repair activity in traffic policemen: a case-crossover study. J Occup Med Toxicol 2018; 13:24. [PMID: 30116289 PMCID: PMC6083631 DOI: 10.1186/s12995-018-0206-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Emissions from vehicles are composed of heterogeneous mixtures of hazardous substances; several pollutants such as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are amongst the most dangerous substances detected in urban monitoring. A cohort of traffic policemen usually occupationally exposed to PAHs present in the urban environment were examined in order to assess the mutagenicity and DNA capacity repair. Methods Seventy-two urban traffic policemen working in Catania's metropolitan area were enrolled in the study. Two spot urine samples were collected from each subject during the whole working cycle as follows: sample 1 (S1), pre-shift on day 1; sample 2 (S2) post-shift on day 6. 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OHP) was measured to serve as an indirect exposure indicator. Urinary mutagenic activity was assessed through the plate incorporation pre-incubation technique with S9, using YG1024 Salmonella typhimurium strain over-sensitive to PAH metabolite. Concentrations of urinary 8-oxodG were measured using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Results As regards the exposure to PAHs, results highlighted a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) between pre-shift on day 1 and post-shift on day 6 levels. Mutagenic activity was detected in 38 (66%) workers on S1 and in 47 (81%) on S2. Also 8-oxodG analysis showed a statistically significant difference between S1 and S2 sampling. Conclusions This study demonstrated that occupational exposure to pollutants from traffic emission, assessed via 1-OHP measurements in urine, may lead to DNA repair and mutagenic activity, in line with other studies.
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- Caterina Ledda
- 1Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- 2Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- 3Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60100 Ancona, Italy
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- 2Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- 1Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, "Garibaldi Centro" Hospital of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- 5Occupational Medicine, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50100 Florence, Italy
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- 2Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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- 1Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95100 Catania, Italy
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Sansalone S, Loreto C, Leonardi R, Vespasiani G, Musumeci G, Lombardo C, Castorina S, Cardile V, Caltabiano R. Microsurgical tunica albuginea transplantation in an animal model. Asian J Androl 2018; 19:694-699. [PMID: 28139472 PMCID: PMC5676430 DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.192034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Several andrological diseases require surgical repair or reconstruction of tunica albuginea, which envelops the corpora cavernosa penis. Despite intense research efforts involving a variety of biological materials, such as skin, muscle aponeurosis, human dura mater, tunica vaginalis, and pericardium, engineered tunica albuginea suitable for graft use is yet to be obtained. The study investigates microsurgical tunica albuginea allotransplantation in an animal model with the purpose of creation of an organ-specific tissue bank to store penile tissue, from cadaveric donors and male-to-female trans-sexual surgery, for allogeneic transplantation. Materials were tunica albuginea tissue explanted from 15 donor rats, cryopreserved at −80°C, gamma-irradiated, and implanted in 15 recipient rats, of which three rats were used as controls. Penile grafts were explanted at different time intervals; after macroscopic evaluation of the organ, the grafts were processed to morphological, histochemical, and immunohistochemical examinations by light microscopy. Detection of pro-inflammatory cytokines was also performed. Examination of the tunica albuginea allografts collected 1, 3, or 6 months after surgery and of control tunica albuginea fragments showed that tunica albuginea implants achieved biointegration with adjacent tissue at all-time points. The integration of cryopreserved rat tunica albuginea allografts, documented by our study, encourages the exploration of tunica albuginea allotransplantation in humans. In conclusion, the effectiveness and reliability of the tunica albuginea conditioning protocol described here suggest the feasibility of setting up a tunica albuginea bank as a further tissue bank.
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- Salvatore Sansalone
- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Technological Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Technological Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Technological Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Technological Sciences, Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Section of Physiology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technology "G.F. Ingrassia", Section of Anatomic Pathology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Almeida LE, Hresko K, Sorenson A, Butcher S, Tayebi L, Leonardi R, Loreto C, Bosio J, Camejo F, Doetzer A. Immunohistochemical expression of TLR-4 in temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Cranio 2018; 37:323-328. [PMID: 29609510 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1446770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Objective Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) is a transmembrane protein involved in the innate immune system and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). The purpose of this study was to histologically examine the level of expression of TLR-4 relative to severity of TMD. Methods Thirty-one human TMJ disc samples were immunostained for TLR-4 and evaluated for intensity of stain. Among the samples, 8 were control samples, 16 were from patients with anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR), and 7 were from patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR). Results There was no statistically significant difference in intensity of stain between groupings (p = 0.673). Conclusions The results indicate a negative correlation between TMD and the expression of TLR-4.
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- Luis Eduardo Almeida
- a Oral Surgery, Surgical Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Oral Surgery, Surgical Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Oral Surgery, Surgical Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Oral Surgery, Surgical Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Oral Surgery, Surgical Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- b Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Anatomy Section, University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- b Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Anatomy Section, University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- c Orthodontic Department, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland , Baltimore , MD , USA
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- e School of Health and Bioscience, Pontifical Catholic University of Parana State , Curitiba , Brazil
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Rapisarda V, Miozzi E, Loreto C, Matera S, Fenga C, Avola R, Ledda C. Cadmium exposure and prostate cancer: insights, mechanisms and perspectives. Front Biosci (Landmark Ed) 2018; 23:1687-1700. [PMID: 29293457 DOI: 10.2741/4667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a metal found in group 12 (IIB) of the periodic table of elements together with zinc, a metal with which it is often conjugated in nature. Occupational exposure to Cd occurs in many industrial settings, by cigarette smoking, diet and due to environmental pollution. International Agency for Research on Cancer and other epidemiological studies suggested that Cd can lead to prostate cancer and likely to kidney and lung cancers. Although epidemiological studies seem to point towards such an association, the in vitro studies have not been compelling. The aim of this article is to summarize current knowledge about the association of Cd exposure and prostate cancer, that suggests that new studies to show the role of Cd in the pathogenesis of prostatate cancer.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 97 - 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Occupational Medicine Section, University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Science, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, 97 - 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy,
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Angelico G, Caltabiano R, Loreto C, Ieni A, Tuccari G, Ledda C, Rapisarda V. Immunohistochemical Expression of Aquaporin-1 in Fluoro-Edenite-Induced Malignant Mesothelioma: A Preliminary Report. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E685. [PMID: 29495596 PMCID: PMC5877546 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19030685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The immunohistochemical expression of aquaporin-1 (AQP1) in asbestos-related malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is emerging as a useful prognostic indicator of improved survival. A significantly increased incidence of MPM in a small town in southern Italy was ascribed to exposure to fluoro-edenite (FE), a naturally occurring asbestos fiber. We investigated the immunohistochemical expression of AQP1 in patients affected by FE-related MPM; taking into consideration its suggested independent prognostic role, its possible correlation with clinicopathological parameters and patient outcome was also evaluated. METHODS Ten patients were selected for this study, as neoplastic tissue blocks, clinical and follow-up data were available. The immunohistochemical overexpression of AQP1 was defined as ≥50% of tumor cells showing membranous staining. RESULTS Six cases showed AQP1 expression in ≥50% of tumor cells; in this group, a significant association of AQP1 overexpression with an increased median overall survival (OS) of 26.3 months was observed. By contrast, four patients exhibited an AQP1 score of <50% of stained cells, with a shorter median OS of 8.9 months. CONCLUSIONS The present study represents further confirmation of the hypothesized prognostic role of AQP1, which seems a reliable prognostic indicator.
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- Giuseppe Angelico
- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy.
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
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- Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy.
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- Anatomic Pathology, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
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Almeida LE, Sorenson A, Hresko K, Butcher S, Leonardi R, Loreto C, Bosio J, Tayebi L, Doetzer A. Immunohistochemical analysis of IL-1 Receptor 1 in the discs of patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Cranio 2018; 37:175-180. [PMID: 29327658 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2017.1417765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Objective Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) may affect a patient's quality of life, and one of the etiologies can be anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR) and anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR). Interleukin 1 Receptor 1 (IL-1R1) is a membrane receptor that plays an important role on initiating immune and inflammatory response by binding the agonists ligands of IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate, through immunohistochemical analysis, the association of IL-1R1 with TMD. Methods Thirty-nine human disc samples were collected and composed three different groups: ADDwR (n = 19), ADDwoR (n = 12), and control group (n = 8). The samples were immunostained with IL-1R1 antibody and evaluated on both quantity and intensity of staining. Results There was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between the control and test groups for both quantity and intensity of staining. Conclusion IL1-R1 was associated with ADDwR and ADDwoR in TMD discs of humans.
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- Luis Eduardo Almeida
- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry , Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry , Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry , Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry , Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- b Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- c Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Anatomy Section , University of Catania , Catania , Italy
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- d Orthodontic Department, School of Dentistry , Maryland University , College Park , MD , USA
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- e School of Dentistry , Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- f School of Health and Bioscience , Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana , Curitiba , Brazil
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Nsir H, Szychlinska MA, Cardile V, Graziano ACE, Avola R, Esafi H, Bendini A, Zarouk M, Loreto C, Rapisarda V, Castrogiovanni P, Musumeci G. Retraction notice to Polar and apolar extra virgin olive oil and leaf extracts as a promising anti-inflammatory natural treatment for osteoarthritis. ACTHIS_119_4 (2017) 407-416. Acta Histochem 2018; 120:64. [PMID: 29268863 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Houda Nsir
- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy; Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland
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Rapisarda V, Caltabiano R, Musumeci G, Castrogiovanni P, Ferrante M, Ledda C, Lombardo C, Graziano ACE, Cardile V, Loreto C. Analysis of fibulin-3 after exposure to asbestos-like fibers. Environ Res 2017; 156:381-387. [PMID: 28395242 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.03.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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A significantly increased incidence of malignant mesothelioma in Biancavilla (Sicily, Italy) has been ascribed to exposure to fluoro-edenite, a fibrous amphibole extracted from a local stone quarry. Fibulin-3 is a highly conserved glycoprotein proposed as a biomarker for malignant mesothelioma that belongs to the family of extracellular matrix proteins. Previous studies demonstrated high Fibulin-3 plasma levels in workers with pleural plaques exposed to fluoro-edenite. Therefore, in order to gain insight into the biomolecular mechanisms of fluoro-edenite toxicity, we performed the analysis of Fibulin-3 expression by immunohistochemistry in the lung samples derived from sheep belonging to the area of Biancavilla. Furthermore, an in vitro model of exposed fluoro-edenite fibroblasts was used to perform functional experiments to better understand the modulation of Fibulin-3 expression. The percentage of immunostained area by Fibulin-3 was very much higher in exposed lungs compared with non-exposed ones. The Fibulin-3 protein level was significantly expressed in primary human lung fibroblasts exposed to 50 and 100µg/ml of fluoro-edenite fibers for 72h, compared to the unexposed controls. The results from the present study further demonstrate the implication of Fibulin-3 during fluoro-edenite exposure. This would endorse our previous results regarding the use of Fibulin-3 as a possible screening biomarker for fluoro-edenite exposed individuals, thereby contributing to the monitoring of the population at risk. The present study also suggested that the Fibulin-3 overexpression may reflect a defensive response of the tissues after exogenous stimuli and may be implicated in cancer development, especially in the context of fluoro-edenite contamination. However, further studies are necessary in order to make Fibulin-3 a customized screening tool.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department "G.F. Ingrassia", Section of Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy
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Sorenson A, Hresko K, Butcher S, Pierce S, Tramontina V, Leonardi R, Loreto C, Bosio J, Almeida LE. Expression of Interleukin-1 and temporomandibular disorder: Contemporary review of the literature. Cranio 2017. [PMID: 28629271 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2017.1342890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to jaw dysfunction, joint and muscle pain, and a decrease in quality of life. A communication network of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators called cytokines maintains the homeostasis of the TMJ. This review will focus on the Interleukin (IL) family of cytokines, which have been quantified in TMJ synovial fluids in a variety of studies. IL-1α and IL-1β have pro-inflammatory effects, while the endogenous receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) inhibits the pro-inflammatory effects of IL-1. METHODS A literature search (2006-2016) to identify eligible studies was completed using the PubMed database. Studies identified used saline irrigation to quantify cytokine profiles in synovial fluid of healthy and/or dysfunctional joints. RESULTS The initial search yielded 111 articles, 5 of which met the inclusion criteria after inter-reviewer discussion. CONCLUSIONS Articles that compared IL-1 concentrations in TMD vs. control groups found significant differences.
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- Adam Sorenson
- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral Surgery , School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral Surgery , School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral Surgery , School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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- b OMFS Department , School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) , Los Angeles , CA , USA
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- c Periodontic Department , School of Dentistry, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana , Curitiba , Brazil
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- d Orthodontic Department , School of Dentistry, Catania University , Catania , Italy
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- e Anatomy Department , School of Medicine, Catania University , Catania , Italy
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- f Orthodontic Department , School of Dentistry, University of Maryland , Baltimore , MD , USA
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- a Surgical Sciences Department, Oral Surgery , School of Dentistry, Marquette University , Milwaukee , WI , USA
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Nsir H, Szychlinska MA, Cardile V, Graziano ACE, Avola R, Esafi H, Bendini A, Zarouk M, Loreto C, Rapisarda V, Castrogiovanni P, Musumeci G. RETRACTED: Polar and apolar extra virgin olive oil and leaf extracts as a promising anti-inflammatory natural treatment for osteoarthritis. Acta Histochem 2017; 119:407-416. [PMID: 28461019 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2017.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 03/13/2017] [Revised: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal).
This article has been retracted at the request of the Authors. An anonymous reader made the authors aware of potential errors in the presentation and the experimental design for the Western blot data in Figure 3. Upon thorough investigation the authors concluded that in fact, in addition to an honest error (wrong image selected for inclusion into the article), the experimental design was not state-of-the-art in that the loading controls were run on parallel gels rather than on the gels to be probed for iNOS and collagen II. Therefore, in order to avoid any potentially wrong conclusions, the authors decided to retract the article, to confirm the data in a separate series of experiments and to submit the manuscript again after proper confirmation of the results and conclusions. The authors thank the anonymous reader, who spotted this error, and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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- Houda Nsir
- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Physiology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, University of Carthage, Tunisia.
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, p.zza Goindanich 60, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy.
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- Biotechnology Laboratory of Olive Tree, Centre of Biotechnology of BorjCedreya, Tunisia.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Occupational Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, Italy; Department of Health, Institut des Etudes Universitaries, UniPoliSI, Veyras, Switzerland.
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Barbagli G, Caltabiano R, Balò S, Sansalone S, Loreto C, Lazzeri M. MP36-07 COMPARISON OF ULTRASONOGRAPHY IMAGINGS AND PATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS IN BULBAR URETHRAL STRICTURES: A PRELIMINARY REPORT. J Urol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.02.1118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Ledda C, Cocuzza S, Salerno M, Senia P, Matera S, Rapisarda V, Loreto C. Occupational exposure to Mount Etna's basaltic dust: Assessment of mutagenic and cytotoxic effects. Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:3350-3354. [PMID: 28339019 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Basalt and volcanic ash are natural constituents of the ground surrounding volcanic areas such as Mount Etna. The dust may be daily inhaled by the general population as well as by several types of workers, such as construction workers. In this experiment, we analyzed the potential mutagenic and cytotoxic effects of the materials used in construction industry, excavated from Mt. Etna. Ground basalt (A), volcanic ash (B), mixed basalt and cement (C) and cement (D) were studied with Ames test, for mutagenic assessment and with MMT assay for cytotoxic evaluation. The Ames test revealed that cement (sample D), showed a higher and significant mutagenicity than the samples A, B and C. MTT assay showed that samples C and D had a slightly more negative impact on cell viability than A and B. In conclusion, no particular risks seem to exist for construction industry workers, while the exploitation of cement and cement mixed with basalt seems to be a risk for workers, given the high percentage of silica and iron.
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Otolaryngology, Department Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies 'G.F. Ingrassia', University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Legal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Ledda C, Costa C, Matera S, Puglisi B, Costanzo V, Bracci M, Fenga C, Rapisarda V, Loreto C. Immunomodulatory effects in workers exposed to naturally occurring asbestos fibers. Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:3372-3378. [PMID: 28339042 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Natural asbestiform fibers are defined 'naturally occurring asbestos' (NOA) and refer to the mineral as a natural component of soils or rocks. The release of NOA fibers into the air from rocks or soils by routine human activities or natural weathering processes represents a risk for human beings. Fluoro-edenite (FE) is a NOA fiber detected in the benmoreitic lava in the area of Biancavilla, South-west slope of Mt. Etna. The aim of the present study was to investigate FE immunotoxicity pathways in a group of 38 occupationally exposed construction workers, in order to find any biological markers of its effect. Subjects underwent respiratory function tests and HRCT total chest scanning. Serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α were measured. The presence of PPs was significantly greater in subjects exposed than in the control (25 vs. 2). In subjects exposed to FE, IL-1β and TNF-α values were significantly higher than the controls. The previously observed increase of IL-1β and IL-18 showed a probable involvement of the proteic complex defined inflammosome by FE fibers.
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- Caterina Ledda
- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Biomedical, Odontoiatric, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Biomedical, Odontoiatric, Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Rapisarda V, Ledda C, Matera S, Fago L, Arrabito G, Falzone L, Marconi A, Libra M, Loreto C. Absence of t(14;18) chromosome translocation in agricultural workers after short-term exposure to pesticides. Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:3379-3382. [PMID: 28339074 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.6385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Exposure to pesticides represents a potential health risk for the general population and for agricultural workers in particular. Some researchers observed that occupational exposure to pesticides is associated with risk of non‑Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The chromosomal translocation t(14;18)(q32;q21) is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities in NHL. The aim of this study was to detect the effects of pesticides on t(14;18) chromosome translocation in agricultural workers after short-term exposure. Fifty-two workers occupationally exposed to pesticides (fungicides and insecticides) and 52 non-exposed were recruited. The farm workers were on average exposed to pesticides for ~3.7 h a day for 5 years. The frequency of BCL2-IGH t(14;18) translocation in workers occupationally exposed to pesticides was 10% (5 of 52) vs. 8% (4 of 52) in the control group. Overall, these data suggest that no significant association between occupational exposure to pesticides and an increased frequency of the chromosomal translocation BCL2-IGH t(14;18) in farmers was observed. However, further studies with a higher number of subjects exposed to pesticides are necessary to confirm this observation.
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- Venerando Rapisarda
- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Prevention and Safety in the Workplace Service, Provincial Health Agency of Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Section of General and Clinical Pathology and Oncology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of General and Clinical Pathology and Oncology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Section of Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Ledda C, Loreto C, Zammit C, Marconi A, Fago L, Matera S, Costanzo V, Sanzà GF, Palmucci S, Ferrante M, Costa C, Fenga C, Biondi A, Pomara C, Rapisarda V. Non‑infective occupational risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma: A review (Review). Mol Med Rep 2017; 15:511-533. [PMID: 28000892 PMCID: PMC5364850 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.6046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Liver cancer is the second leading worldwide cause of cancer‑associated mortalities. Hepatocellular carcinoma, which accounts for the majority of liver tumors, ranks fifth among types of human cancer. Well‑established risk factors for liver cancer include the hepatitis B and C viruses, aflatoxins, alcohol consumption, and oral contraceptives. Tobacco smoking, androgenic steroids, and diabetes mellitus are suspected risk factors. Current knowledge regarding non‑infective occupational risk factors for liver cancer is inconclusive. The relevance of liver disorders to occupational medicine lies in the fact that the majority of chemicals are metabolized in the liver, and toxic metabolites generated via metabolism are the predominant cause of liver damage. However, their non‑specific clinical manifestations that are similar in a number of liver diseases make diagnosis difficult. Furthermore, concomitant conditions, such as viral hepatitis and alcohol or drug abuse, may mask liver disorders that result from occupational hepatotoxic agents and block the demonstration of an occupational cause. The identification of environmental agents that result in human cancer is a long and often difficult process. The purpose of the present review is to summarize current knowledge regarding the association of non‑infective occupational risk exposure and HCC, to encourage further research and draw attention to this global occupational public health problem.
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- Caterina Ledda
- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
- Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies ‘GF Ingrassia’, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Human Anatomy and Histology, Department of Biomedical and Biotechnology Sciences, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD-2080 Msida, Malta
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Division of Radiology, ‘Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele’ University Hospital, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Division of Radiology, ‘Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele’ University Hospital, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Hygiene and Public Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Surgical and Advanced Technologies ‘GF Ingrassia’, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of the Environment, Safety, Territory, Food and Health Sciences, University of Messina, I-98125 Messina, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of the Environment, Safety, Territory, Food and Health Sciences, University of Messina, I-98125 Messina, Italy
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- General Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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- Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, MSD-2080 Msida, Malta
- Forensic Pathology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, I-71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, I-95123 Catania, Italy
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Aiello FC, Trovato FM, Szychlinska MA, Imbesi R, Castrogiovanni P, Loreto C, Musumeci G. Molecular Links Between Diabetes and Osteoarthritis: The Role of Physical Activity. Curr Diabetes Rev 2017; 13:50-58. [PMID: 26593984 DOI: 10.2174/1573399812666151123104352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2015] [Revised: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two of the most relevant and common chronic diseases affecting older people. Both DM and OA are considered metabolic diseases due to their high correlation with the capacity of the body to metabolize some nutritive substances such as glucose, fat, vitamins and also the response to oxidative molecules. METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and authors' bibliographies in order to extract articles regarding the relationship between DM and OA. OBJECTIVE The main purpose of this review is to investigate the molecules involved in the onset and progression of both DM and OA and the beneficial role of physical activity. RESULTS The main focus is on the importance of glucose metabolism and its derivatives in the pathogenesis of OA and DM. Advanced glycation end-product (AGEs), sorbitol and diacylglycerol (DAG) are glucose derivatives which promote the activation of several pathways, most of them involved in the activation of inflammatory processes. The possible link between DM and OA is represented by the inflammatory process deriving from the increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, we investigated the biological mechanisms and the clinical findings that confirm a beneficial effect of physical activity in both DM and OA. CONCLUSION Thus a tailored and adapted physical activity can be used in the treatment of both diseases as a part of a correct and healthy lifestyle. For this reason we strongly suggest the scientific community to introduce mild physical activity as part of our lifestyle to prevent metabolism diseases and osteoarthritis.
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, Human Anatomy and Histology Section, School of Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania (CT), Italy
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