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Rossini G, Risi R, Monte L, Sancetta B, Quadrini M, Ugoccioni M, Masi D, Rossetti R, D'Alessio R, Mazzilli R, Defeudis G, Lubrano C, Gnessi L, Watanabe M, Manfrini S, Tuccinardi D. Postbariatric surgery hypoglycemia: Nutritional, pharmacological and surgical perspectives. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2024; 40:e3750. [PMID: 38018334 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3750] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
Abstract
Post-bariatric hypoglycaemia (PBH) is a metabolic complication of bariatric surgery (BS), consisting of low post-prandial glucose levels in patients having undergone bariatric procedures. While BS is currently the most effective and relatively safe treatment for obesity and its complications, the development of PBH can significantly impact patients' quality of life and mental health. The diagnosis of PBH is still challenging, considering the lack of definitive and reliable diagnostic tools, and the fact that this condition is frequently asymptomatic. However, PBH's prevalence is alarming, involving up to 88% of the post-bariatric population, depending on the diagnostic tool, and this may be underestimated. Given the prevalence of obesity soaring, and an increasing number of bariatric procedures being performed, it is crucial that physicians are skilled to diagnose PBH and promptly treat patients suffering from it. While the milestone of managing this condition is nutritional therapy, growing evidence suggests that old and new pharmacological approaches may be adopted as adjunct therapies for managing this complex condition.
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- Giovanni Rossini
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neurobiology, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Masi D, Le Roy T, Adriouch S, Clément K. Nourishing the gut: the impact of diet on host-gut microbiota interaction. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2024:00075197-990000000-00134. [PMID: 38260940 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000001009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Understanding the spectrum of drivers that influence the gut microbiome (GM) remains a crucial field of investigation. Among these factors, diet has received particular attention, as it could explain up to 20% of the variability in GM composition between individuals. This review focuses on the complex relationships between different dietary patterns and GM in humans, based on recent findings. RECENT FINDINGS Current evidence underscores the multifaceted impact of diet on GM richness, diversity, and overall composition. Key contributing factors encompass dietary habits, nutritional interventions, food quality and variety, macronutrient distribution, timing of feeding, and selective exclusion of certain foods. SUMMARY The intricate interplay between diet and GM is of fundamental importance in shaping the interaction between the host and the environment. Further understanding the causal impact of diet on GM has promising potential for the advancement of strategies to promote health and mitigate cardio-metabolic disease risks through dietary interventions. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT http://links.lww.com/COCN/A21.
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- Davide Masi
- Sorbonne University, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, Paris
- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Rome
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- Sorbonne University, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, Paris
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- Sorbonne University, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, Paris
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- Sorbonne University, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, Paris
- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Nutrition Department, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France
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Steinbach E, Masi D, Ribeiro A, Serradas P, Le Roy T, Clément K. Upper small intestine microbiome in obesity and related metabolic disorders: A new field of investigation. Metabolism 2024; 150:155712. [PMID: 37884078 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2023.155712] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
Abstract
The study of the gut microbiome holds great promise for understanding and treating metabolic diseases, as its functions and derived metabolites can influence the metabolic status of the host. While research on the fecal microbiome has provided valuable insights, it tells us only part of the story. This limitation arises from the substantial variations in microorganism distribution throughout the gastrointestinal tract due to changes in physicochemical conditions. Thus, relying solely on the fecal microbiome may not be sufficient to draw comprehensive conclusions about metabolic diseases. The proximal part of the small intestine, particularly the jejunum, indeed, serves as the crucial site for digestion and absorption of nutrients, suggesting a potential role of its microbiome in metabolic regulation. Unfortunately, it remains relatively underexplored due to limited accessibility. This review presents current evidence regarding the relationships between the microbiome in the upper small intestine and various phenotypes, focusing on obesity and type 2 diabetes, in both humans and rodents. Research on humans is still limited with variability in the population and methods used. Accordingly, to better understand the role of the whole gut microbiome in metabolic diseases, studies exploring the human microbiome in different niches are needed.
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- Emilie Steinbach
- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, 75013, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, 75013, Paris, France; Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, 75013, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, 75013, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, 75013, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Inserm, Nutrition and Obesities: Systemic Approaches (NutriOmics) Research Unit, 75013, Paris, France; Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Nutrition Department, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, 75013 Paris, France.
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Masi D, Zilich R, Candido R, Giancaterini A, Guaita G, Muselli M, Ponzani P, Santin P, Verda D, Musacchio N. Uncovering Predictors of Lipid Goal Attainment in Type 2 Diabetes Outpatients Using Logic Learning Machine: Insights from the AMD Annals and AMD Artificial Intelligence Study Group. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4095. [PMID: 37373787 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124095] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Identifying and treating lipid abnormalities is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients, yet only two-thirds of patients reach recommended cholesterol levels. Elucidating the factors associated with lipid goal attainment represents an unmet clinical need. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a real-world analysis of the lipid profiles of 11.252 patients from the Annals of the Italian Association of Medical Diabetologists (AMD) database from 2005 to 2019. We used a Logic Learning Machine (LLM) to extract and classify the most relevant variables predicting the achievement of a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) value lower than 100 mg/dL (2.60 mmol/L) within two years of the start of lipid-lowering therapy. Our analysis showed that 61.4% of the patients achieved the treatment goal. The LLM model demonstrated good predictive performance, with a precision of 0.78, accuracy of 0.69, recall of 0.70, F1 Score of 0.74, and ROC-AUC of 0.79. The most significant predictors of achieving the treatment goal were LDL-C values at the start of lipid-lowering therapy and their reduction after six months. Other predictors of a greater likelihood of reaching the target included high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, albuminuria, and body mass index at baseline, as well as younger age, male sex, more follow-up visits, no therapy discontinuation, higher Q-score, lower blood glucose and HbA1c levels, and the use of anti-hypertensive medication. At baseline, for each LDL-C range analysed, the LLM model also provided the minimum reduction that needs to be achieved by the next six-month visit to increase the likelihood of reaching the therapeutic goal within two years. These findings could serve as a useful tool to inform therapeutic decisions and to encourage further in-depth analysis and testing.
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- Davide Masi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Associazione Medici Diabetologi, Giuliano Isontina University Health Service, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- UOSD Diabetology, Department of Exchange and Nutrition Diseases, Brianza Health Service, Pio XI Hospital, 20833 Desio, Italy
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit, ASL SULCIS, 9016 Iglesias, Italy
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- Rulex Innovation Labs, Rulex Inc., 16122 Genoa, Italy
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- Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Unit, ASL 4 Liguria, 16043 Chiavari, Italy
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- Rulex Innovation Labs, Rulex Inc., 16122 Genoa, Italy
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Masi D, Gangitano E, Criniti A, Ballesio L, Anzuini A, Marino L, Gnessi L, Angeloni A, Gandini O, Lubrano C. Obesity-Associated Hepatic Steatosis, Somatotropic Axis Impairment, and Ferritin Levels Are Strong Predictors of COVID-19 Severity. Viruses 2023; 15:v15020488. [PMID: 36851702 PMCID: PMC9968194 DOI: 10.3390/v15020488] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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The full spectrum of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients has not yet been defined. This study aimed to evaluate which parameters derived from CT, inflammatory, and hormonal markers could explain the clinical variability of COVID-19. We performed a retrospective study including SARS-CoV-2-infected patients hospitalized from March 2020 to May 2021 at the Umberto I Polyclinic of Rome. Patients were divided into four groups according to the degree of respiratory failure. Routine laboratory examinations, BMI, liver steatosis indices, liver CT attenuation, ferritin, and IGF-1 serum levels were assessed and correlated with severity. Analysis of variance between groups showed that patients with worse prognoses had higher BMI and ferritin levels, but lower liver density, albumin, GH, and IGF-1. ROC analysis confirmed the prognostic accuracy of IGF-1 in discriminating between patients who experienced death/severe respiratory failure and those who did not (AUC 0.688, CI: 0.587 to 0.789, p < 0.001). A multivariate analysis considering the degrees of severity of the disease as the dependent variable and ferritin, liver density, and the standard deviation score of IGF-1 as regressors showed that all three parameters were significant predictors. Ferritin, IGF-1, and liver steatosis account for the increased risk of poor prognosis in COVID-19 patients with obesity.
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- Davide Masi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo–Pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine Unit, Department of Emergency-Acceptance, Critical Areas and Trauma, Policlinico “Umberto I”, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Emergency Medicine Unit, Department of Emergency-Acceptance, Critical Areas and Trauma, Policlinico “Umberto I”, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Gangitano E, Barbaro G, Susi M, Rossetti R, Spoltore ME, Masi D, Tozzi R, Mariani S, Gnessi L, Lubrano C. Growth Hormone Secretory Capacity Is Associated with Cardiac Morphology and Function in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Controlled, Cross-Sectional Study. Cells 2022; 11:cells11152420. [PMID: 35954264 PMCID: PMC9367721 DOI: 10.3390/cells11152420] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity. Adult patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) show morpho-functional cardiological alterations. A total of 353 overweight/obese patients are enrolled in the period between 2009 and 2019 to assess the relationships between GH secretory capacity and the metabolic phenotype, cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and cardiac echocardiographic parameters. All patients underwent GHRH + arginine test to evaluate GH secretory capacity, DEXA for body composition assessment and transthoracic echocardiography. Blood samples are also collected for the evaluation of metabolic parameters. In total, 144 patients had GH deficiency and 209 patients had normal GH secretion. In comparing the two groups, we found significant differences in body fat distribution with predominantly visceral adipose tissue accumulation in GHD patients. Metabolic syndrome is more prevalent in the GHD group. In particular, fasting glycemia, triglycerides and systolic and diastolic blood pressure are found to be linearly correlated with GH secretory capacity. Epicardial fat thickness, E/A ratio and indexed ventricular mass are worse in the GHD group. In the population studied, metabolic phenotype, body composition, cardiovascular risk factors and cardiac morphology are found to be related to the GH secretory capacity. GH secretion in the obese patient seems to be an important determinant of metabolic health.
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- Elena Gangitano
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Risi R, Rossini G, Tozzi R, Pieralice S, Monte L, Masi D, Castagneto-Gissey L, Gallo IF, Strigari L, Casella G, Bruni V, Manfrini S, Gnessi L, Tuccinardi D, Watanabe M. Gender Difference in the Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Procedures: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:983-996. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tozzi R, Masi D, Cipriani F, Contini S, Gangitano E, Spoltore ME, Barchetta I, Basciani S, Watanabe M, Baldini E, Ulisse S, Lubrano C, Gnessi L, Mariani S. Circulating SIRT1 and Sclerostin Correlates with Bone Status in Young Women with Different Degrees of Adiposity. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14050983. [PMID: 35267956 PMCID: PMC8912833 DOI: 10.3390/nu14050983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Sirtuin1 (SIRT1) and sclerostin play important roles in adipose tissue and bone metabolism. We evaluated the circulating SIRT1 and sclerostin relationship with mass and quality of bone while considering the degree of adiposity. Sixty-six premenopausal women (16 underweight, 25 normal weight and 25 with obesity), aged <50 years, were enrolled. Plasma SIRT1, sclerostin and DXA body composition (total fat mass (FM), abdominal visceral adipose tissue, lean mass, trabecular bone score (TBS) and lumbar spine and femoral neck (FN) bone mineral density (BMD)) were assessed. The patients with obesity showed the lowest SIRT1 and TBS values and the highest sclerostin concentrations; BMD increased with FM and BMI and had an inverse association with SIRT1. Sclerostin was negatively correlated with SIRT1 (ρ = −0.37, p = 0.002). When spine BMD, FN BMD and TBS were standardized for BMI, a positive correlation with SIRT1 and a negative correlation with sclerostin were seen (p < 0.005). In the regression analysis, sclerostin was the best independent, negative predictor for BMD and TBS, while SIRT1 directly predicted TBS (p < 0.05). In conclusion, blood measurement of SIRT1 and sclerostin could represent a snapshot of the bone status that, taking into account the degree of adiposity, may reduce the interference of confounding factors in the interpretation of bone health parameters.
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- Rossella Tozzi
- Department of Molecular Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.B.); (S.U.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.B.); (S.U.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Physiopathology, Food Science and Endocrinology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (D.M.); (F.C.); (S.C.); (E.G.); (M.E.S.); (I.B.); (S.B.); (M.W.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-06499-70721; Fax: +39-06446-1450
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Masi D, Risi R, Biagi F, Vasquez Barahona D, Watanabe M, Zilich R, Gabrielli G, Santin P, Mariani S, Lubrano C, Gnessi L. Application of a Machine Learning Technology in the Definition of Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Status: A Retrospective Study of 2567 Subjects Suffering from Obesity with or without Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14020373. [PMID: 35057554 PMCID: PMC8779369 DOI: 10.3390/nu14020373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The key factors playing a role in the pathogenesis of metabolic alterations observed in many patients with obesity have not been fully characterized. Their identification is crucial, and it would represent a fundamental step towards better management of this urgent public health issue. This aim could be accomplished by exploiting the potential of machine learning (ML) technology. In a single-centre study (n = 2567), we used an ML analysis to cluster patients with metabolically healthy (MHO) or metabolically unhealthy (MUO) obesity, based on several clinical and biochemical variables. The first model provided by ML was able to predict the presence/absence of MHO with an accuracy of 66.67% and 72.15%, respectively, and included the following parameters: HOMA-IR, upper body fat/lower body fat, glycosylated haemoglobin, red blood cells, age, alanine aminotransferase, uric acid, white blood cells, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and gamma-glutamyl transferase. For each of these parameters, ML provided threshold values identifying either MUO or MHO. A second model including IGF-1 zSDS, a surrogate marker of IGF-1 normalized by age and sex, was even more accurate with a 71.84% and 72.3% precision, respectively. Our results demonstrated high IGF-1 levels in MHO patients, thus highlighting a possible role of IGF-1 as a novel metabolic health parameter to effectively predict the development of MUO using ML technology.
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- Davide Masi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-06-499-707-16
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
- MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit, MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1TN, UK
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (R.R.); (F.B.); (D.V.B.); (M.W.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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Watanabe M, Balena A, Masi D, Tozzi R, Risi R, Caputi A, Rossetti R, Spoltore ME, Biagi F, Anastasi E, Angeloni A, Mariani S, Lubrano C, Tuccinardi D, Gnessi L. Rapid Weight Loss, Central Obesity Improvement and Blood Glucose Reduction Are Associated with a Stronger Adaptive Immune Response Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10010079. [PMID: 35062740 PMCID: PMC8780354 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10010079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [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: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Obesity is associated with a poor COVID-19 prognosis, and it seems associated with reduced humoral response to vaccination. Public health campaigns have advocated for weight loss in subjects with obesity, hoping to eliminate this risk. However, no evidence proves that weight loss leads to a better prognosis or a stronger immune response to vaccination. We aimed to investigate the impact of rapid weight loss on the adaptive immune response in subjects with morbid obesity. Twenty-one patients followed a hypocaloric, very-low-carbohydrate diet one week before to one week after the two mRNA vaccine doses. The diet’s safety and efficacy were assessed, and the adaptive humoral (anti-SARS CoV-2 S antibodies, Abs) and cell-mediated responses (IFNγ secretion on stimulation with two different SARS CoV-2 peptide mixes, IFNγ-1 and IFNγ-2) were evaluated. The patients lost ~10% of their body weight with metabolic improvement. A high baseline BMI correlated with a poor immune response (R −0.558, p = 0.013 for IFNγ-1; R −0.581, p = 0.009 for IFNγ-2; R −0.512, p = 0.018 for Abs). Furthermore, there was a correlation between weight loss and higher IFNγ-2 (R 0.471, p = 0.042), and between blood glucose reduction and higher IFNγ-1 (R 0.534, p = 0.019), maintained after weight loss and waist circumference reduction adjustment. Urate reduction correlated with higher Abs (R 0.552, p = 0.033). In conclusion, obesity is associated with a reduced adaptive response to a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, and weight loss and metabolic improvement may reverse the effect.
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- Mikiko Watanabe
- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
- Correspondence:
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (E.A.); (A.A.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy;
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (D.M.); (R.R.); (A.C.); (R.R.); (M.E.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (C.L.); (L.G.)
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Watanabe M, Balena A, Tuccinardi D, Tozzi R, Risi R, Masi D, Caputi A, Rossetti R, Spoltore ME, Filippi V, Gangitano E, Manfrini S, Mariani S, Lubrano C, Lenzi A, Mastroianni C, Gnessi L. Central obesity, smoking habit, and hypertension are associated with lower antibody titres in response to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2022; 38:e3465. [PMID: 33955644 PMCID: PMC8209952 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.5] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS To explore variables associated with the serological response following COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. METHODS Eighty-six healthcare workers adhering to the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 were enrolled in January-February 2021. All subjects underwent two COVID-19 mRNA vaccine inoculations (Pfizer/BioNTech) separated by 3 weeks. Blood samples were collected before the 1st and 1-4 weeks after the second inoculation. Clinical history, demographics, and vaccine side effects were recorded. Baseline anthropometric parameters were measured, and body composition was performed through dual-energy-X-ray absorptiometry. RESULTS Higher waist circumference was associated with lower antibody (Ab) titres (R = -0.324, p = 0.004); smokers had lower levels compared to non-smokers [1099 (1350) vs. 1921 (1375), p = 0.007], as well as hypertensive versus normotensive [650 ± 1192 vs. 1911 (1364), p = 0.001] and dyslipideamic compared to those with normal serum lipids [534 (972) vs 1872 (1406), p = 0.005]. Multivariate analysis showed that higher waist circumference, smoking, hypertension, and longer time elapsed since second vaccine inoculation were associated with lower Ab titres, independent of BMI, age. and gender. CONCLUSIONS Central obesity, hypertension, and smoking are associated with lower Ab titres following COVID-19 vaccination. Although it is currently impossible to determine whether lower SARS-CoV-2 Abs lead to higher likelihood of developing COVID-19, it is well-established that neutralizing antibodies correlate with protection against several viruses including SARS-CoV-2. Our findings, therefore, call for a vigilant approach, as subjects with central obesity, hypertension, and smoking could benefit from earlier vaccine boosters or different vaccine schedules.
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- Mikiko Watanabe
- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Endocrinology and DiabetesUniversity Campus Bio‐Medico of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Molecular MedicineSapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious DiseasesSapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Endocrinology and DiabetesUniversity Campus Bio‐Medico of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious DiseasesSapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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Lubrano C, Masi D, Risi R, Balena A, Watanabe M, Mariani S, Gnessi L. Is Growth Hormone Insufficiency the Missing Link Between Obesity, Male Gender, Age, and COVID-19 Severity? Obesity (Silver Spring) 2020; 28:2038-2039. [PMID: 32808459 PMCID: PMC7461181 DOI: 10.1002/oby.23000] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Evidence has emerged regarding an increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with worse prognosis in elderly male patients with obesity, and blunted growth hormone (GH) secretion represents a feature of this population subgroup. Here, a comprehensive review of the possible links between GH-insulinlike growth factor 1 axis impairment and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity is offered. First, unequivocal evidence suggests that immune system dysregulation represents a key element in determining SARS-CoV-2 severity, as well as the association with adult-onset GH deficiency (GHD); notably, if GH is physiologically involved in the development and maintenance of the immune system, its pharmacological replacement in GHD patients seems to positively influence their inflammatory status. In addition, the impaired fibrinolysis associated with GHD may represent a further link between GH-insulin-like growth factor 1 axis impairment and COVID-19 severity, as it has been associated with both conditions. In conclusion, several sources of evidence have supported a relationship between GHD and COVID-19, and they also shed light upon potential beneficial effects of recombinant GH treatment on COVID-19 patients.
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- Carla Lubrano
- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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- Department of Experimental MedicineSection of Medical PathophysiologyFood Science and EndocrinologySapienza University of RomeViale Regina ElenaRomeItaly
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Lubrano C, Risi R, Masi D, Gnessi L, Colao A. Is obesity the missing link between COVID-19 severity and air pollution? Environ Pollut 2020; 266:115327. [PMID: 32771867 PMCID: PMC7397942 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115327] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In the previous publication "Can atmospheric pollution be considered a co-factor in extremely high level of SARS-CoV-2 lethality in Northern Italy?" Conticini et al. hypothesized that the surplus of lethality of the novel SARS-CoV-2 in Northern Italy may be at least in part explained by the evidence of highest pollution reported in this area, as both severe COVID-19 and smog exposure are correlated to an innate immune system hyper-activation with subsequent lung inflammation and injury. Since this hypothesis alone does not fully explain why specific subgroups of patients are at major risk, we hypothesized that obesity may be one of the links between COVID-19 severity and high level of air pollution. First, obesity is a predisposing factor for SARS-Cov-2 infection and worse COVID-19 outcomes, and unequivocal evidence demonstrated that fat mass excess is independently associated with several pulmonary diseases and lung inflammation. Moreover, it has been shown that obesity may intensify the detrimental effects of air pollution on the lungs, and this is not surprising if we consider that these conditions share an excessive activation of the immune system and a lung inflammatory infiltrate. Finally, fat mass excess has also been speculated to be itself a consequence of air pollutants exposure, which has been proved to induce metabolic disruption and weight gain in murine models. In conclusion, although many variables must be taken into account in the analysis of the pandemic, our observations suggest that obesity may act as effect modifier of smog-induced lung-injury, and the concomitant presence of these two factors could better explain the higher virulence, faster spread and greater mortality of SARS-CoV-2 in Northern Italy compared to the rest of the country.
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- Carla Lubrano
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- UNESCO Chair for Health Education and Sustainable Development Federico II University of Naples Corso Umberto I, 40 - 80138, Napoli, Centralino, Italy
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Masi D, Risi R, Basciani S, Tuccinardi D, Mariani S, Lubrano C, Gnessi L, Watanabe M. Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diets to Treat Patients With Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Ren Nutr 2020; 31:340-341. [PMID: 33151147 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2020.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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- Davide Masi
- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Department of Experimental Medicine, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Watanabe M, Risi R, Masi D, Caputi A, Balena A, Rossini G, Tuccinardi D, Mariani S, Basciani S, Manfrini S, Gnessi L, Lubrano C. Current Evidence to Propose Different Food Supplements for Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2873. [PMID: 32962190 PMCID: PMC7551574 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [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: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature available is challenging, as is providing informed advice to those asking for it. Herein, we provide a comprehensive literature revision focusing on most currently marketed dietary supplements claimed to favor weight loss, classifying them by their purported mechanism of action. We conclude by proposing a combination of supplements most supported by current evidence, that leverages all mechanisms of action possibly leading to a synergistic effect and greater weight loss in the foreseen absence of adverse events. Further studies will be needed to confirm the weight loss and metabolic improvement that may be obtained through the use of the proposed combination.
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- Mikiko Watanabe
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.R.); (D.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.R.); (D.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.R.); (D.T.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (M.W.); (D.M.); (A.C.); (A.B.); (S.M.); (S.B.); (L.G.); (C.L.)
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Masi D, Risi R, Gnessi L, Watanabe M, Mariani S, Lubrano C. Letter to the Editor: "Our Response to COVID-19 as Endocrinologists and Diabetologists". J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5826314. [PMID: 32343815 PMCID: PMC7197545 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Davide Masi
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Corresponding
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Pathophysiology, Food Science and Endocrinology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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There is an impression both in clinical practice and in research literature that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) possess 'heroic stoicism with a low frequency of depression'. Reliance on specific interview methods may have contributed to differing estimates of mood disorder in people with ALS. The objective of the current study was to compare prevalence rates of depression and anxiety in ALS using different assessment tools. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were sent to a 12-month consecutive sample of 190 patients with ALS attending a tertiary referral clinic in the UK. Data were collected from 104 patients with ALS. Using BDI scores, 44% were categorized as not depressed, 37% were mild-moderately depressed, 13% were moderately-severely depressed, and 6% were severely depressed. In contrast, the HADS depression subscale identified 75% as not depressed, 13% were in the borderline range, and 13% were categorized as meeting 'caseness' for depression. Twenty-five percent of the patients were using antidepressant medication. The estimated prevalence of mood disorder amongst patients with ALS may vary significantly depending on the measure used.
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- P Wicks
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK
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Bianchini C, Masi D, Mealli CC, Meli A. Structural comparison of cobalt and nickel complexes with carbon disulfide and isothiocyanatobenzene molecules stabilized by tripodal polyphosphine ligands. Implications for the nature of the chemical bonding in compounds containing carbon-sulfur linkages .eta.2 coordinated to L3M fragments. Inorg Chem 2002. [DOI: 10.1021/ic00186a025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bianchini C, Masi D, Peruzzini M, Romerosa A, Zanobini F. anti,mer-[Bis(2-diphenylphosphinoethyl)(n-propyl)amine-N,P,P'](phenylethynyl)[(Z)-1-p-tolyl-4-phenyl-η3-but-1-en-3-ynyl]ruthenium(II) Chloroform Solvate. Acta Crystallogr C 1996. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108270196002776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Bianchini C, Masi D, Peruzzini M, Romerosa A, Zanobini F. mer,trans-[Bis(2-diphenylphosphinoethyl)(n-propyl)amine-N,P,P']dichloro(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II) 0.5-Dichloromethane Solvate. Acta Crystallogr C 1995. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108270195007591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Barbaro P, Bianchini C, Mealli C, Masi D. Chloro[o-(diphenylphosphino)benzaldehyde]{N-[o-(diphenylphosphino)benzylidene]ethylamine}(tetrachloro-o-catecholato)iridium(III). Acta Crystallogr C 1994. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108270193010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Linn K, Masi D, Mealli C, Bianchini C, Peruzzini M. Structure of (4-pentynoato-O,O'){tris[2-(diphenylphosphino)ethyl]phosphine}iron(II) tetraphenylborate. Acta Crystallogr C 1992. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108270192004554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Barbaro P, Bianchini C, Fochi M, Masi D, Mealli C. Adduct of two 1,8-naphthyridine molecules (one protonated) with tetrachloroferrate (III). Acta Crystallogr C 1992. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108270191011149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Kurthy R, Masi D, Winne C. Pre-clinical hospital rotations--our reactions. J Hosp Dent Pract 1978; 12:6-9. [PMID: 289698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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