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De Cesare R, Morenghi E, Cirillo F, Ronchetti C, Canevisio V, Persico P, Baggiani A, Sandri MT, Levi-Setti PE. The Role of hCG Triggering Progesterone Levels: A Real-World Retrospective Cohort Study of More Than 8000 IVF/ICSI Cycles. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:547684. [PMID: 33071968 PMCID: PMC7538643 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.547684] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective: To assess the association between serum ovulation trigger progesterone (P) levels and the outcome of in vitro fertilization cycles. Design Setting: Real world single-center retrospective cohort study. Patient Intervention(s): All fresh cleavage and blastocyst-stage embryo transfers (ETs) performed from January 2012 to December 2016. Main outcome Measure(s): The impact of premature high serum P levels cycles in terms of clinical pregnancy rates (CPRs) and live birth rates (LBRs). Results: 8,034 ETs were performed: 7,597 cleavage-stage transfers and 437 blastocyst transfers. Serum P levels demonstrated to be inversely related to CPR (OR 0.72, p < 0.001) and LBR (OR 0.73, p < 0.001). The progressive decrease of LBR and CPR started when P levels were >1 ng/ml in a good prognosis cleavage ET subgroup, whereas in patients with worse prognosis only for P ≥ 1.75 ng/ml. In the blastocyst ET subgroup, the negative effect of P elevation was reported only if P was >1.75 ng/ml. CPR (OR 0.71 (0.62-0.80), p < 0.001) and LBR (OR 0.73 (0.63-0.84), p < 0.001) in thawed cycles resulted statistically significantly higher than in fresh cycles in the cleavage-stage subgroup. In the blastocyst group, no significant difference resulted between thawed and fresh cycles, independently of P levels [CPR OR 0. 37 (0.49-1.09), p = 0.123; LBR OR 0.71 (0.46-1.10), p = 0.126]. Conclusion: High P levels decrease CPR as well as LBR in both cleavage and blastocyst ET. In the cleavage group, for P levels below 1.75 ng/ml, our data suggest the possibility to wait until day 5 for ET, and if P level is ≥1.75 ng/ml, it should be considered to freeze all embryos and postpone the ET. Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT04253470.
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- Raffaella De Cesare
- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Biostatistics Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Analysis Laboratory, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Fertility Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center—IRCCS, Milan, Italy
- *Correspondence: Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti
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Simonelli M, Lorenzi E, Dipasquale A, Persico P, Ninatti G, Giordano L, Bertossi M, Santoro A. Patient (pt) selection for immunotherapeutic early-phase clinical trials (ieCTs): A single phase I unit experience. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz244.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Simonelli M, Persico P, Dipasquale A, Lorenzi E, Giordano L, Pessina F, Navarria P, Scorsetti M, Bello L, Santoro A. Outcome of high-grade gliomas (HGGs) treated into immunotherapeutic early-phase clinical trials (ieCTs): A single-center experience. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz243.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Caccese M, Simonelli M, Fassan M, Padovan M, Persico P, Bellu L, Dipasquale A, Gardiman M, Indraccolo S, Zagonel V, Lombardi G. Pembrolizumab (Pem) in recurrent high-grade glioma (HGG) patients with mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd): An observational study. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz243.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Caccese M, Simonelli M, Fassan M, Padovan M, Persico P, Bellu L, Dipasquale A, Gardiman M, Indraccolo S, Zagonel V, Lombardi G. PL2.2 Pembrolizumab (PEM) in recurrent high-grade glioma (HGG)patients with mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR): an observational study. Neuro Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz126.003] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Pem, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, demonstrated to be activein various neoplasms with MMRd. No data exists about its efficacy in MMRdglioma patients.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
MMRd HGG relapsed after receiving RT and CT weretreated with Pem. MMR status was analyzed by immunohistochemistry,including the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2 markers. MMR deficiency wasdefined as presence of a weak (wMMRd) or absent (aMMRd) signal atimmunohistochemistry for at least one MMR protein. Other inclusion criteriawere: ECOG PS 0–2, histologically confirmed gliomas, dexamethasone ≤4 mg.Pem was administrated at 200 mg every 3 weeks until progression disease orunacceptable toxicity. Tumor response was evaluated by brain MRI every 10 weeksaccording to the RANO criteria. OS and PFS were evaluated by Kaplan-Meiercurves. CTCAE v4.0 was used for toxicity.
RESULTS
among 167 glioma patients, we found 22 MMRd gliomas. 12 PTS were treated with Pem: 8 wMMRd and 4 aMMRd. According to Bethesda criteria, allPTS had microsatellite stability. Tumor histologies included 5 anaplasticastrocytoma, 1 anaplastic oligodendroglioma, 6 glioblastoma (GBM). MSH2deficiency was found in 6 cases, MSH6 deficiency in 9 cases, PMS2 and MLH1deficiency in 2 cases. Median number of prior line of chemotherapy was 1 (range 1–5). Stable disease (SD) was reported in 4 PTS (33%); 8 PTS showedprogressive disease (PD). PTS with anaplastic gliomas showed a statisticallysignificant association with SD (p=0.03, OR=3); all GBM PTS reported PD; status of MMRd (weak/absent), IDH (mutated/wild-type), MSH2 and MLH6(deficient/proficient) were not associated with SD. Median follow up was 14.7 ms. OS was 5.6 ms (95% CI 0.1–13.8), PFS 2.4 ms (95% CI 1.8–2.9). OS was 2.8 ms and 5.6 ms (p=0.9), PFS was 1.8 ms and 3.1 ms (p=0.5) in PTS with wMMRd and aMMRd. PTS reporting SD and PD had PFS of 7.4 ms (95% CI 4.6–10.2) and 1.8 ms (95% CI 0.2–3.4), p=0.002; OS was “not reached” and 2.8 ms in PTS having SD vs PD (p=0.04). Grade ≥3 adverse eventswere reported in 8% of PTS.
CONCLUSION
a subgroup of recurrent MMRd HGG might benefit from Pem,especially anaplastic gliomas. There was a trend for a longer PFS and OS in PTS with aMMRd. Analyses for identifying additional molecular predictive factors is ongoing.
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- M Caccese
- Department of Oncology, Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Humanitas University, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Humanitas University, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiotherapy Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Humanitas University, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Oncology 1, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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Simonelli M, Persico P, Dipasquale A, Lorenzi E, Giordano L, Pessina F, Navarria P, Scorsetti M, Bello L, Santoro A. P05.08 High-grade gliomas and immunotherapeutic early phase clinical trials: a single-center experience. Neuro Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz126.122] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Patients with high-grade gliomas (HGGs) have historically been excluded from immunotherapeutic early-phase clinical trials (ieCTs) due to unavailability of serial bioptic sampling, the frequent need of corticosteroids, concerns regarding activity of immunotherapy in central nervous system, and rapid clinical deterioration.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
We retrospectively reviewed data of all recurrent HGG patients enrolled in ieCTs at Humanitas Cancer Center Phase I Unit between 2014 and 2019. Disease control rate (DCR) according to RANO criteria, six-months progression-free and overall survival (PFS-6; OS-6), and treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs), were evaluated. A control-cohort (CC) of patients treated with standard treatments (temozolomide, fotemustine, lomustine and procarbazine, bevacizumab) matched (1:1) for sex, age, line of treatment, MGMT methylation status, and IDH mutational status, was selected for comparison. A series of clinical parameters with an established prognostic value for patients with solid tumors treated into ieCTs were correlated with survivals through an univariate analysis. These include: use of steroids, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, lactate dehydrogenase, albumin, total protein.
RESULTS
Five among the 23 ieCTs conducted at our Phase I Unit allowed inclusion of HGG patients. 25 patients were enrolled in the experimental cohort (EC): 22 (88%) glioblastoma, 3 (12%) anaplastic astrocytoma. Median age was 50 years (range 25–71); 16 patients (64%) were men, 9 (36%) women; 17 pts (68%) required steroid therapy, with a median baseline dexamethasone dose of 2 mg (range 1–6). The median number of prior systemic therapies was 1 (range 1–2). Twelve patients (48%) received monotherapies (anti PD-1, anti CSFR-1, anti TGF-ß, anti cereblon), 13 (52%) combination regimens (anti PD-L1 + anti CD38, anti PD-1 + anti CSFR-1). DCR was 40% (1 CR + 2 PR + 7 SD) and 37% (9 SD), in EC and CC, respectively. Four patients (16%) in EC had grade ≥3 TRAEs (1 neutropenia, 1 pneumonia, 2 hepatitis). With a median follow-up of 14 months PFS-6 were 35% and 16% (p=0.075), in EC and CC respectively, while OS-6 was significantly improved in the EC (82% vs 44%, p=0.004). In our small series, none of clinical factors resulted prognostic.
CONCLUSION
Survival outcomes of ourHGG patients treated into ieCTs compared very favorably with a matched CC. Inclusion of HGGs patients into ieCTs should be strongly encouraged. Identification of clinical factors to select who may benefit from ieCTs still remains crucial.
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- M Simonelli
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center; Humanitas University, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center; Humanitas University, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center; Humanitas University, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center; University of Milan, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center; Humanitas University, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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Lombardi G, Caccese M, Simonelli M, Fassan M, Persico P, Lorenzi E, Bertorelle R, Gardiman M, Bellu L, Pambuku A, Santoro A, Zagonel V. Mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd) in glioma patients (PTS): Frequency and correlation with clinical, histological and molecular characteristics. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy273.362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Simonelli M, Massara M, Persico P, Capucetti A, Lorenzi E, Lugli E, Dipasquale A, Nibali M, Rossi M, Bello L, Locati M, Bonecchi R. P04.86 Correlation between activated infiltrating neutrophils and MGMT methylation in patients with diffuse malignant gliomas (MGs). Neuro Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noy139.320] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- M Simonelli
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
- Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
- Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
- Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano (MI), Italy
- Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele (MI), Italy
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Lombardi G, Caccese M, Simonelli M, Fassan M, Persico P, Lorenzi E, Bertorelle R, Gardiman M, Bellu L, Pambuku A, Santoro A, Zagonel V. P01.018 Mismatch repair deficiency (MMRd) in glioma patients (PTS): frequency and correlation with clinical, histological and molecular characteristics. Neuro Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noy139.060] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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- G Lombardi
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Italy
- Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Surgical Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University-Hospital of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Surgical Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine (DIMED), University-Hospital of Padua, Padova, Italy
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- Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Rozzano, Italy
- Humanitas Cancer Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology, Veneto Institute of Oncology, IOV – IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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Shiravand F, Ascione L, Persico P, Carfagna C, Brocks T, Cioffi MOH, Puglisi C, Samperi F, Ambrogi V. A novel hybrid linear-hyperbranched poly(butylene adipate) copolymer as an epoxy resin modifier with toughening effect. POLYM INT 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.5056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Fatemeh Shiravand
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMAPI); University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Piazzale V. Tecchio 80 80125 Naples Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMAPI); University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Piazzale V. Tecchio 80 80125 Naples Italy
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- Institute for Macromolecular Studies (ISMAC) - CNR; Via E. Bassini 15 20133 Milan Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB) - CNR; Via Campi Flegrei 34 80078 Pozzuoli, Naples Italy
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- UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista; Fatigue and Aeronautical Materials Research Group, 333 Avenida Dr Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 12516-410 Guaratinguetá Brazil
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- UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista; Fatigue and Aeronautical Materials Research Group, 333 Avenida Dr Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 12516-410 Guaratinguetá Brazil
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB) UOS Catania - CNR; Via Paolo Gaifami 18 95126 Catania Italy
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB) UOS Catania - CNR; Via Paolo Gaifami 18 95126 Catania Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMAPI); University of Naples ‘Federico II’; Piazzale V. Tecchio 80 80125 Naples Italy
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Franzoso F, Vaca-Garcia C, Rouilly A, Evon P, Montoneri E, Persico P, Mendichi R, Nisticò R, Francavilla M. Extruded versus solvent cast blends of poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene) and biopolymers isolated from municipal biowaste. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Flavia Franzoso
- Università Di Torino; Dipartimento Di Chimica; via P. Giuria 7 Torino 10125 Italy
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- Université De Toulouse, INP; Laboratoire De Chimie Agro-Industrielle, ENSIACET; 4 Allée Emile Monso, BP 44362, 31030 Toulouse Cedex 4 France
- INRA; Laboratoire De Chimie Agro-Industrielle; Toulouse Cedex 4 31030 France
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- Université De Toulouse, INP; Laboratoire De Chimie Agro-Industrielle, ENSIACET; 4 Allée Emile Monso, BP 44362, 31030 Toulouse Cedex 4 France
- INRA; Laboratoire De Chimie Agro-Industrielle; Toulouse Cedex 4 31030 France
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- Université De Toulouse, INP; Laboratoire De Chimie Agro-Industrielle, ENSIACET; 4 Allée Emile Monso, BP 44362, 31030 Toulouse Cedex 4 France
- INRA; Laboratoire De Chimie Agro-Industrielle; Toulouse Cedex 4 31030 France
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- Biowaste Processing; via XXIV Maggio 25 Verona 37126 Italy
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- Istituto per Lo Studio Delle Macromolecole (ISMAC-CNR); via E. Bassini 15 Milano 20133 Italy
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- Istituto per Lo Studio Delle Macromolecole (ISMAC-CNR); via E. Bassini 15 Milano 20133 Italy
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- Università Di Torino; Dipartimento Di Chimica; via P. Giuria 7 Torino 10125 Italy
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- STAR Integrated Research Unit, Università Di Foggia; via Gramsci, 89-91 Foggia 71121 Italy
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Bonadies I, Izzo Renzi A, Cocca M, Avella M, Carfagna C, Persico P. Heat Storage and Dimensional Stability of Poly(vinyl alcohol) Based Foams Containing Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials. Ind Eng Chem Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b02187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Irene Bonadies
- Institute
for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Department
of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering, University of Naples “Federico II”, P.le Tecchio 80, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Institute
for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Institute
for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Institute
for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy
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- Institute
for Macromolecular Studies, National Research Council of Italy, Via
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Franzoso F, Antonioli D, Montoneri E, Persico P, Tabasso S, Laus M, Mendichi R, Negre M, Vaca-Garcia C. Films made from poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene) and soluble biopolymers isolated from postharvest tomato plant. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.41935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Flavia Franzoso
- Dipartimento di Chimica; Università di Torino; 10125 Torino Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica (DISIT); Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro,” INSTM; UdR Alessandria 15121 Alessandria Italy
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- STAR Integrated Research Unit; Università di Foggia; 71121 Foggia Italy
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- Istituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole (ISMAC-CNR); 20133 Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco; Università di Torino; 10125 Torino Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica (DISIT); Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro,” INSTM; UdR Alessandria 15121 Alessandria Italy
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- Istituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole (ISMAC-CNR); 20133 Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie; Università di Torino, Forestali e Alimentari; 10095 Grugliasco (TO) Italy
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- National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse; INP-ENSIACET Laboratory of Agro-Industrial Chemistry; 31030 Toulouse France
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Franzoso F, Causone D, Tabasso S, Antonioli D, Montoneri E, Persico P, Laus M, Mendichi R, Negre M. Films made from polyethylene-co-acrylic acid and soluble biopolymers sourced from agricultural and municipal biowaste. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.41909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Flavia Franzoso
- Dipartimento di Chimica; Università di Torino; 10125 Torino Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica; Università di Torino; 10125 Torino Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica; Università di Torino; 10125 Torino Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica (DISIT); Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, INSTM; UdR Alessandria 15121 Alessandria Italy
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- STAR Integrated Research Unit; Università di Foggia; 71121 Foggia Italy
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- Istituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole (ISMAC-CNR); 20133 Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica (DISIT); Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, INSTM; UdR Alessandria 15121 Alessandria Italy
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- Istituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole (ISMAC-CNR); 20133 Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie; Università di Torino; Forestali e Alimentari 10095 Torino Italy
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Franzoso F, Tabasso S, Antonioli D, Montoneri E, Persico P, Laus M, Mendichi R, Negre M. Films made from poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene) and soluble biopolymers isolated from municipal biowaste. J Appl Polym Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/app.41359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Flavia Franzoso
- Dipartimento di Chimica; Universitá di Torino; Via P. Giuria 7 10125 Turin Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica; Universitá di Torino; Via P. Giuria 7 10125 Turin Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica; Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale A. Avogadro; Italian Interuniversity Consortium for Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Research Unit Alessandria, Viale T. Michel 11 15121 Alessandria Italy
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- STAR Integrated Research Unit; Università di Foggia; Via Gramsci 89-91 71121 Foggia Italy
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- Istituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole; Via E. Bassini 15 20133 Milan Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Innovazione Tecnologica; Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale A. Avogadro; Italian Interuniversity Consortium for Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), Research Unit Alessandria, Viale T. Michel 11 15121 Alessandria Italy
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- Istituto per lo Studio delle Macromolecole; Via E. Bassini 15 20133 Milan Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie; Forestali e Alimentari, Università di Torino; Via L. da Vinci 44 10095 Turin Italy
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Ambrogi V, Panzella L, Persico P, Cerruti P, Lonz CA, Carfagna C, Verotta L, Caneva E, Napolitano A, d'Ischia M. An antioxidant bioinspired phenolic polymer for efficient stabilization of polyethylene. Biomacromolecules 2013; 15:302-10. [PMID: 24313867 DOI: 10.1021/bm4015478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The synthesis, structural characterization and properties of a new bioinspired phenolic polymer (polyCAME) produced by oxidative polymerization of caffeic acid methyl ester (CAME) with horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-H2O2 is reported as a new sustainable stabilizer toward polyethylene (PE) thermal and photo-oxidative degradation. PolyCAME exhibits high stability toward decarboxylation and oxidative degradation during the thermal processes associated with PE film preparation. Characterization of PE films by thermal methods, photo-oxidative treatments combined with chemiluminescence, and FTIR spectroscopy and mechanical tests indicate a significant effect of polyCAME on PE durability. Data from antioxidant capacity tests suggest that the protective effects of polyCAME are due to the potent scavenging activity on aggressive OH radicals, the efficient H-atom donor properties inducing free radical quenching, and the ferric ion reducing ability. PolyCAME is thus proposed as a novel easily accessible, eco-friendly, and biocompatible biomaterial for a sustainable approach to the stabilization of PE films in packaging and other applications.
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- Veronica Ambrogi
- Department of Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples "Federico II" , P.le Tecchio 80, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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Tan CW, Lee YH, Choolani M, Tan HH, Griffith L, Chan J, Chuang PC, Wu MH, Lin YJ, Tsai SJ, Rahmati M, Petitbarat M, Dubanchet S, Bensussan A, Chaouat G, Ledee N, Bissonnette L, Haouzi D, Monzo C, Traver S, Bringer S, Faidherbe J, Perrochia H, Ait-Ahmed O, Dechaud H, Hamamah S, Ibrahim MG, de Arellano MLB, Sachtleben M, Chiantera V, Frangini S, Younes S, Schneider A, Plendl J, Mechsner S, Ono M, Hamai H, Chikawa A, Teramura S, Takata R, Sugimoto T, Iwahashi K, Ohhama N, Nakahira R, Shigeta M, Park IH, Lee KH, Sun HG, Kim SG, Lee JH, Kim YY, Kim HJ, Jeon GH, Kim CM, Bocca S, Wang H, Anderson S, Yu L, Horcajadas J, Oehninger S, Bastu E, Mutlu MF, Celik C, Yasa C, Dural O, Buyru F, Quintana F, Cobo A, Remohi J, Ferrando M, Matorras R, Bermejo A, Iglesias C, Cerrillo M, Ruiz M, Blesa D, Simon C, Garcia-Velasco JA, Chamie L, Ribeiro DMF, Riboldi M, Pereira R, Rosa MB, Gomes C, de Mello PH, Fettback P, Domingues T, Cambiaghi A, Soares ACP, Kimati C, Motta ELA, Serafini P, Hapangama DK, Valentijn AJ, Al-Lamee H, Palial K, Drury JA, von Zglinicki T, Saretzki G, Gargett CE, Liao CY, Lee KH, Sung YJ, Li HY, Morotti M, Remorgida V, Venturini PL, Ferrero S, Nabeta M, Iki A, Hashimoto H, Koizumi M, Matsubara Y, Hamada K, Fujioka T, Matsubara K, Kusanagi Y, Nawa A, Zanatta A, Riboldi M, da Rocha AM, Guerra JL, Cogliati B, Pereira R, Motta ELA, Serafini P, Bianchi PDM, Zanatta A, Riboldi M, da Rocha AM, Cogliati B, Guerra JL, Pereira R, Motta ELA, Serafini P, Prieto B, Exposito A, Mendoza R, Rabanal A, Matorras R, Bedaiwy M, Yi L, Dahoud W, Liu J, Hurd W, Falcone T, Biscotti C, Mesiano S, Sugiyama R, Nakagawa K, Nishi Y, Kuribayashi Y, Akira S, Germeyer A, Rosner S, Jauckus J, Strowitzki T, von Wolff M, Khan KN, Kitajima M, Fujishita A, Nakashima M, Masuzaki H, Kajihara T, Ishihara O, Brosens J, Ledee N, Petitbarat M, Rahmati M, Vezmar K, Savournin V, Dubanchet S, Chaouat G, Balet R, Bensussan A, Chaouat G, Lee YH, Loh SF, Tannenbaum SR, Chan JKY, Scarella A, Chamy V, Devoto L, Abrao M, Sovino H, Krasnopolskaya K, Popov A, Kabanova D, Beketova A, Ivakhnenko V, Shohayeb A, Wahba A, Abousetta A, al-inany H, Wahba A, El Daly A, Zayed M, Kvaskoff M, Han J, Missmer SA, Navarro P, Meola J, Ribas CP, Paz CP, Ferriani RA, Donabela FC, Tafi E, Maggiore ULR, Scala C, Remorgida V, Venturini PL, Ferrero S, Hackl J, Strehl J, Wachter D, Dittrich R, Cupisti S, Hildebrandt T, Lotz L, Attig M, Hoffmann I, Renner S, Hartmann A, Beckmann MW, Urquiza F, Ferrer C, Incera E, Azpiroz A, Junovich G, Pappalardo C, Guerrero G, Pasqualini S, Gutierrez G, Corti L, Sanchez AM, Bordignon PP, Santambrogio P, Levi S, Persico P, Vigano P, Papaleo E, Ferrari S, Candiani M, van der Houwen LEE, Schreurs AMF, Lambalk CB, Schats R, Hompes PGA, Mijatovic V, Xu SY, Li J, Chen XY, Chen SQ, Guo LY, Mathew D, Nunes Q, Lane B, Fernig D, Hapangama D, Lind T, Hammarstrom M, Golmann D, Rodriguez-Wallberg K, Hestiantoro A, Cakra A, Aulia A, Al-Inany H, Houston B, Farquhar C, Abousetta A, Tagliaferri V, Gagliano D, Immediata V, Tartaglia C, Zumpano A, Campagna G, Lanzone A, Guido M, Matsuzaki S, Darcha C, Botchorishvili R, Pouly JL, Mage G, Canis M, Shivhare SB, Bulmer JN, Innes BA, Hapangama DK, Lash GE, de Graaff AA, Zandstra H, Smits LJ, Van Beek JJ, Dunselman GAJ, Bozdag G, Calis PT, Demiralp DO, Ayhan B, Igci N, Yarali H, Acar N, Er H, Ozmen A, Ustunel I, Korgun ET, Kuroda K, Kuroda M, Arakawa A, Kitade M, Brosens AI, Brosens JJ, Takeda S, Yao T. Endometriosis, endometrium, implantation and fallopian tube. Hum Reprod 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/det211] [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: 10/26/2022] Open
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Persico P, Ambrogi V, Baroni A, Santagata G, Carfagna C, Malinconico M, Cerruti P. Enhancement of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) thermal and processing stability using a bio-waste derived additive. Int J Biol Macromol 2012; 51:1151-8. [PMID: 22981827 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2012.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2012] [Revised: 08/03/2012] [Accepted: 08/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is a biodegradable polymer, whose applicability is limited by its brittleness and narrow processing window. In this study a pomace extract (EP), from the bio-waste of winery industry, was used as thermal and processing stabilizer for PHB, aimed to engineer a totally bio-based system. The results showed that EP enhanced the thermal stability of PHB, which maintained high molecular weights after processing. This evidence was in agreement with the slower decrease in viscosity over time observed by rheological tests. EP also affected the melt crystallization kinetics and the overall crystallinity extent. Finally, dynamic mechanical and tensile tests showed that EP slightly improved the polymer ductility. The results are intriguing, in view of the development of sustainable alternatives to synthetic polymer additives, thus increasing the applicability of bio-based materials. Moreover, the reported results demonstrated the feasibility of the conversion of an agro-food by-product into a bio-resource in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way.
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- Paola Persico
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Technology (ICTP-CNR), via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (Na), Italy
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Ferrari S, Persico P, Di Puppo F, Garavaglia E, Viganò P, Candiani M. An ovarian endometriotic cyst in a patient with prepubertal hypopituitarism due to a craniopharyngioma: a clue for endometrioma pathogenesis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2012; 164:115-6. [PMID: 22677506 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2011] [Revised: 04/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Russo P, Carfagna C, Cimino F, Acierno D, Persico P. Biodegradable Composites Reinforced with Kenaf Fibers: Thermal, Mechanical, and Morphological Issues. Adv Polym Technol 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/adv.21282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ferrari S, Persico P, DI Puppo F, Vigano P, Tandoi I, Garavaglia E, Giardina P, Mezzi G, Candiani M. Continuous low-dose oral contraceptive in the treatment of colorectal endometriosis evaluated by rectal endoscopic ultrasonography. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2012; 91:699-703. [PMID: 22268632 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01366.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Limited attention has been focused on the medical treatment of bowel endometriosis. This study evaluates the efficacy of administration of a continuous low-dose oral contraceptive in treating pain and other symptoms associated with colorectal endometriotic nodules, as evaluated by rectal endoscopic ultrasonography. DESIGN Prospective observational study. SETTING Academic Department of San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit. POPULATION Symptomatic women of reproductive age (n=26) with colorectal nodules infiltrating at least the bowel muscularis propria and without a stenosis >50%. In 31% of the patients, endoscopic ultrasonography permitted diagnosis of nodules located more than 10 cm from the anal rim. METHODS Patients received a continuous low-dose oral contraceptive containing 15 μg ethinylestradiol and 60 μg gestodene for 12 months. Subjective symptoms were prospectively evaluated, and nodule volumes were monitored using endoscopic ultrasonography. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Nodule measurements were performed at baseline and after 12 months of treatment. Symptoms at the start and after 12 months were evaluated. RESULTS A significant improvement in the intensity of all the considered symptoms (dysmenorrhea, non-menstrual pelvic pain, deep dyspareunia and painful defecation) was seen when evaluated by a visual analog scale. A reduction in terms of both diameter (mean reduction 26%) and volume of the nodules (mean reduction 62%) was observed after a 12 month period. CONCLUSIONS A continuous low-dose oral contraceptive therapy may reduce bowel endometriosis-associated symptoms. In addition, this therapy induces a significant volumetric reduction of colorectal plaques when evaluated by endoscopic ultrasonography.
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- Stefano Ferrari
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, Milan, Italy.
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Ambrogi V, Brostow W, Carfagna C, Pannico M, Persico P. Plasticizer migration from cross-linked flexible PVC: Effects on tribology and hardness. POLYM ENG SCI 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.22070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Persico P, Roccabianca P, Corona A, Vercelli A, Cornegliani L. Detection of feline herpes virus 1 via polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry in cats with ulcerative facial dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma complex reaction patterns and mosquito bite hypersensitivity. Vet Dermatol 2011; 22:521-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2011.00984.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [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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Cerruti P, Santagata G, Gomez d’Ayala G, Ambrogi V, Carfagna C, Malinconico M, Persico P. Effect of a natural polyphenolic extract on the properties of a biodegradable starch-based polymer. Polym Degrad Stab 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2011.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Noli C, Colombo S, Cornegliani L, Ghibaudo G, Persico P, Vercelli A, Galzerano M. Quality of life of dogs with skin disease and of their owners. Part 2: administration of a questionnaire in various skin diseases and correlation to efficacy of therapy. Vet Dermatol 2011; 22:344-51. [PMID: 21435044 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2011.00956.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Chiara Noli
- Ospedale Veterinario Cuneese, Borgo San Dalmazzo (CN), Italy.
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Ferrari S, Persico P, Di Puppo F, Giardina P, Ferrari A. Laparoscopic lateral ovarian transposition: a fertility sparing procedure. Minerva Ginecol 2009; 61:465-468. [PMID: 19749679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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This article reports the case of a 30-year-old woman who, in 2003, had diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the left vaginal fornix, associated with sclerosis. After six chemoimmunotherapy cycles the patient underwent a laparoscopic procedure for lateral ovarian transposition to spare ovarian function before radiotherapy. Six months after the transposition the evaluation of ovarian function was performed. The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis was normal. Three years after radiation therapy (2006) the patient spontaneously conceived. Her pregnancy proceeded regularly. She had an uneventful vaginal delivery. Lateral ovarian transposition with tubal anatomy preservation, which is an underused technique, can be successfully used to spare ovarian function in women who undergo pelvic radiotherapy and to let them achieve spontaneous pregnancy.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/administration & dosage
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Cyclophosphamide/administration & dosage
- Doxorubicin/administration & dosage
- Female
- Humans
- Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System/physiology
- Infant, Newborn
- Infertility, Female/etiology
- Infertility, Female/prevention & control
- Laparoscopy/methods
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/drug therapy
- Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/radiotherapy
- Ovary/transplantation
- Pregnancy
- Radiotherapy/adverse effects
- Rituximab
- Transplantation, Heterotopic
- Vaginal Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Vaginal Neoplasms/radiotherapy
- Vincristine/administration & dosage
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- S Ferrari
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy. stefano.ferrari@ fastwebnet.it
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Persico P, Ambrogi V, Carfagna C, Cerruti P, Ferrocino I, Mauriello G. Nanocomposite polymer films containing carvacrol for antimicrobial active packaging. POLYM ENG SCI 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.21191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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PURPOSE Our study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and outcome of laparoscopic excision of deep pelvic endometriosis with extensive rectal involvement causing severe symptoms. METHODS Ten patients, mean age 32 years (range, 27-43), with deep pelvic endometriosis and rectal wall involvement, requiring surgical resection, were studied since January 2004. Prior to surgery and 6 months postsurgery, patients completed a 100-point rank questionnaire on intensity of intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms. A laparoscopic approach was performed by a team of a gynecologist and colorectal surgeons. RESULTS At surgery, complete excision of infiltrating endometriosis was achieved, with 7 low rectal resections, 2 rectosigmoid resections, and 1 proctectomy with coloanal anastomosis. Additional procedures were: ureter resections (n = 2) with one reimplantation in the bladder, left ovariectomies (n = 2), ovarian endometrioma resections (n = 4), and laser ablation of superficial peritoneal lesions (n = 4). In four cases, a laparotomic conversion was needed. Mean follow-up was 27.6 months (range, 18-37). Neither intraoperative nor postoperative serious complications were observed. All the patients experienced significant improvement of intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic resection of deep pelvic endometriosis with rectal involvement can be successful in improving digestive and gynecologic symptoms; however, this approach is challenging with a high rate of laparotomic conversion.
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- Paola De Nardi
- Department of Surgery, Scientific Institute S. Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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Jojoba oil containing polyamide microcapsules having diameter of approximately 5 microm were prepared by inter-facial polycondensation by direct method (oil-in-water). Qualitative effects of both the formulation and the process parameters on microcapsules characteristics were investigated by SEM observations. Morphological analysis showed the dependence of the external membrane compactness on the chemical nature of the water-soluble polyamine and the oil-soluble acid polychloride: 1,6-hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) and terephthaloyl dichloride (TDC) were found to favour the production of smooth and dense surfaces. The use of ultrasonic irradiations during the dispersion step to get a further reduction of microcapsules size was also evaluated.
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- P Persico
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria dei Materiali e della Produzione, Universitá di Napoli Frederico II, Italy.
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Toma S, Colombo S, Cornegliani L, Persico P, Galzerano M, Gianino MM, Noli C. Efficacy and tolerability of once-daily cephalexin in canine superficial pyoderma: an open controlled study. J Small Anim Pract 2008; 49:384-91. [PMID: 18631220 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2008.00585.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of oral cephalexin given at 30 mg/kg once daily in dogs with superficial pyoderma and to compare them with those of oral cephalexin given at 15 mg/kg twice daily. METHODS Twenty dogs with superficial pyoderma were treated with cephalexin at 30 to 60 mg/kg orally once daily (group A) and compared with 20 dogs treated at a dose of 15 to 30 mg/kg orally twice daily (group B). Dogs were treated until 14 days after clinical remission. Type and distribution of lesions, pruritus and general health status were assessed every 14 days using a numerical scale until 14 days after treatment discontinuation. Total scores for each evaluation day were compared between the two groups as well as time to obtain resolution and percentage of relapses. RESULTS Resolution of superficial pyoderma was obtained in all dogs in 14 to 42 days (median 28 days for both groups), with no difference between groups. Six dogs experienced vomiting or diarrhoea but did not require discontinuation of the treatment. Only one dog (in group A) relapsed nine days after treatment discontinuation. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Once-daily cephalexin is as effective as twice-daily cephalexin in the treatment of canine superficial pyoderma.
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- S Toma
- Ospedale Veterinario Cuneese, Via Cuneo 52/N, 12011 Borgo San Dalmazzo CN, Italy
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Ferrari SM, Di Puppo F, Persico P, Ferrari AG. Response. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2008.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ferrari S, Di Puppo F, Persico P, Ferrari A. Defects of the broad ligament of the uterus. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2007; 14:680-1. [PMID: 17980326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2007.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2007] [Revised: 02/14/2007] [Accepted: 02/20/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Stefano Ferrari
- OB/GYN Department, Vita-Salute University, H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
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Coli S, Magnoni M, Melisurgo G, Persico P, Doldi N, De Cobelli F, Del Maschio A, Cianflone D, Maseri A. Myocardial infarction complicating the initial phase of an ovarian stimulation protocol. Int J Cardiol 2006; 115:e56-7. [PMID: 17067704 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.07.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2006] [Accepted: 07/22/2006] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Two previous reports have reported myocardial infarction during ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a complication of controlled ovarian stimulation characterized by ascites, pleural effusion, hemoconcentration and an increased thromboembolic risk, but no association with the initial phase (before treatment with human chorionic gonadotropin) of a normal ovarian stimulation protocol for infertility has ever been described. We report the first case, to our knowledge, of acute myocardial infarction occurring during the initial phase of an otherwise uncomplicated ovarian stimulation protocol. A young woman with infertility associated to polycystic ovary syndrome was treated with leuprolide acetate and recombinant follicle stimulating hormone to induce ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. After 12 days the patient presented a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, which was treated with aspirin, clopidogrel, enoxaparin, intravenous nitrates and beta blockers. Cardiac catheterization showed angiographically normal coronary arteries. Echocardiography showed a circumscribed akinesis of the inferior apical segment of the left ventricle and right ventricular apex, which was confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance. A screening for thrombophilic diathesis was negative. The patient was discharged and remained asymptomatic at 1 and 3 months follow up. Further ovarian stimulations were excluded and a trial of oocyte retrieval on spontaneous cycle was planned. Myocardial infarction can complicate ovarian stimulation protocols for infertility even in their early phase without any sign of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
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Papaleo E, De Santis L, Fusi F, Doldi N, Brigante C, Marelli G, Persico P, Cino I, Ferrari A. Natural cycle as first approach in aged patients with elevated follicle-stimulating hormone undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a pilot study. Gynecol Endocrinol 2006; 22:351-4. [PMID: 16864143 DOI: 10.1080/09513590600818992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Poor ovarian response to standard in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) protocols or different regimens of treatment, as consequence of a diminished ovarian reserve, correlates strictly with patient age, elevated follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and reduced antral follicle count. The aim of the present pilot study was to evaluate the outcome of patients with poor prognostic features undergoing IVF-ET with natural cycles as a first approach and not as a consequence of a previous failure treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighteen aged patients (mean +/- standard deviation 40.2 +/- 0.7 years, range 37-43 years) with elevated serum FSH and reduced antral follicle count underwent intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) after spontaneous ovulation. RESULTS A total of 26 natural cycles with ICSI were analyzed. Pregnancy was observed in three patients, of which two were ongoing as assessed by fetal heart beat at ultrasound scan performed 4-5 weeks after ET. CONCLUSION The overall pregnancy rates achieved (11.5% per cycle, 20.0% per ET) are comparable with those of conventional IVF-ET in aged patients, and not impaired by a single embryo transferred. Better embryo quality, as a consequence of natural selection of oocytes, better endometrium receptivity and monthly repeatability of the procedure, can balance the relatively low chance to perform ET.
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- Enrico Papaleo
- IVF Unit, Gynaecological-Obstetric Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy.
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Toma S, Cornegliani L, Persico P, Noli C. Comparison of 4 fixation and staining methods for the cytologic evaluation of ear canals with clinical evidence of ceruminous otitis externa. Vet Clin Pathol 2006; 35:194-8. [PMID: 16783712 DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-165x.2006.tb00113.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Swab cytology of ear canals is one of the most useful and rapid methods to assess the presence of external ear infections. Smears are generally stained with rapid Romanowsky-type stains, with or without prior heat fixation. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare 4 different methods of fixation and staining of ear swab cytology samples from dogs. METHODS Eight dogs with otitis externa were selected from a dermatology referral population. A cotton swab was used to obtain ceruminous material from 12 ear canals. Four smears of each swab were prepared on glass slides (randomly identified as A, B, C, or D) and air-dried for cytologic examination. Samples marked A were stained with Dip Quick (Jorgensen Laboratories Inc, Loveland, CO, USA) after heat fixation; samples marked B were stained without heat fixation; samples marked C were heat-fixed and dipped only in the counterstain (the blue reagent) of Dip Quick; and samples marked D were dipped only in the counterstain, without heat fixation. Ten high-power fields (hpf; X100 oil immersion objective) in each slide were evaluated by 2 observers, and total numbers of keratinocytes, yeast, bacteria, and neutrophils were counted. Statistical comparison was performed using an ANOVA model applied after verifying the normal distribution of the data, and using nonparametric sign tests and Wilcoxon signed rank tests. RESULTS No statistically significant differences were observed in the numbers of keratinocytes, yeast, bacteria, or neutrophils among the 4 staining methods (P > .05), although significant interobserver differences were found. CONCLUSION We conclude that heat fixation does not improve the quality of ceruminous ear swab samples for cytologic evaluation, and propose a 1-step dip in the blue reagent alone as a rapid method of staining samples from canine ear canals.
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- Stefano Toma
- Ospedale Veterinario Cuneese, Via Cuneo 52/N, 12011 Borgo S. Dalmazzo (CN), Italy
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Doldi N, Persico P, Di Sebastiano F, Marsiglio E, Ferrari A. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist and metformin for treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome patients undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Gynecol Endocrinol 2006; 22:235-8. [PMID: 16785142 DOI: 10.1080/14767050600761893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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AIM The combination of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist and gonadotropin represents a valid alternative to the classical protocol with GnRH agonist for ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The use of metformin is of benefit to women with PCOS. The aim of the present study was to compare the stimulation characteristics and in vitro fertilization (IVF)-embryo transfer (ET) outcomes of the standard short GnRH antagonist protocol for ovarian stimulation with or without metformin. MATERIALS AND METHODS We recruited 40 PCOS patients. The population studied was divided into two groups (A and B). Group A was pretreated for 2 months with metformin 1.5 g/day (Glucophage(R); Merck Pharm), and then stimulated with recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (rFSH) 150 UI/day (Gonal F(R) 75 UI; Serono). GnRH antagonist, cetrorelix acetate 0.25 mg/day (Cetrotide(R); Serono), was started when the leading follicle reached 14 mm diameter on ultrasound scan. Group B was treated only with rFSH 150 UI/day and GnRH antagonist 0.25 mg/day when the leading follicle was >or=14 mm in diameter. RESULTS In group A we found a statistically significant (p < 0.05) decrease in the number of ampoules of rFSH (A vs. B: 18+/-6 vs. 24+/-8) and estradiol levels (A vs. B: 2400+/-600 vs. 3370+/-900 pg/ml) (all values mean+/-standard deviation). Group A had significantly fewer cancelled cycles (A vs. B: 1 vs. 3; p < 0.05). The incidence of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was 5% in group A and 15% in group B (p < 0.05). In patients treated with metformin, the total number of follicles on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin treatment (23+/-1.2 vs. 33+/-2.6) was decreased with no change in the number of follicles >or=14 mm in diameter (A vs. B: 18+/-1.2 vs. 19+/-1.7). However, the mean number of mature oocytes (A vs. B: 8.4+/-1.5 vs. 5.0+/-1.5) was increased with metformin treatment (p < 0.05). No difference was found in the number of cleaved embryos (A vs. B: 2.5+/-0.5 vs. 2.2+/-0.3). CONCLUSIONS The use of metformin with GnRH antagonist improves the outcome of ovarian stimulation in IVF-ET cycles in PCOS patients.
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- Nicola Doldi
- IVF Unit, Ob-Gyn Department, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy.
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De Santis L, Cino I, Rabellotti E, Calzi F, Persico P, Borini A, Coticchio G. Polar body morphology and spindle imaging as predictors of oocyte quality. Reprod Biomed Online 2005; 11:36-42. [PMID: 16102284 DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)61296-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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It has been suggested that first polar body (PBI) morphology reflects oocyte competence. Oocytes with an intact normal-sized PBI have been described as generating better day 2 embryos, higher blastocyst yield, and increased pregnancy and implantation rates. In other studies, PBI morphology was found to be unrelated to fertilization rate, embryo quality, and blastocyst formation. In a prospective analysis, the predictive value of the PBI was investigated by comparing the development of oocytes retrieved from intracytoplasmic sperm injection patients and displaying different PBI morphology, classified according to the following characteristics: normal size and smooth surface (I), fragmented (II), rough surface (III), or large size (IV). Fertilization rates were 59, 57, 64 and 60% respectively. No significant differences were found between the various groups. The proportions of high quality (grade A) day 2 embryos were also comparable among groups I-III (14, 12 and 17% respectively), while the low number of grade A embryos in group IV (two embryos) did not allow comparison with the other classes. These data do not suggest that PBI selection can contribute to identification of embryos with high developmental ability. In order to establish alternative criteria for oocyte selection, a metaphase II (MII) spindle analysis was also conducted via Polscope. In oocytes of patients of different age, spindle retardance (which reflects the high order and density of microtubules) was compared with parameters of embryo development. In aged patients, a trend was observed between low retardance and poor embryo quality, although in general the association between retardance and oocyte developmental performance did not reach statistical significance.
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- Lucia De Santis
- Vita-Salute University, H S. Raffaele, IVF Unit, Milan, Italy.
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Doldi N, Persico P, Di Sebastiano F, Marsiglio E, De Santis L, Rabellotti E, Fusi F, Brigante C, Ferrari A. Pathologic findings in hysteroscopy before in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). Gynecol Endocrinol 2005; 21:235-7. [PMID: 16316847 DOI: 10.1080/09513590500366696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate hysteroscopy routinely performed prior to in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET). METHODS We analyzed in a prospective study 300 patients who underwent hysteroscopy before the first IVF-ET cycle. We analyzed then in a retrospective manner 300 patients who did not perform hysteroscopy. RESULTS One-hundred-and-eighty (60%) hysteroscopies were normal but 120 (40%) revealed an unsuspected intrauterine abnormality. We did not find statistically significant differences between patients with normal or abnormal hysteroscopy in any characteristic. We found a statistically significant difference in pregnancy rate between women who performed hysteroscopy before IVF-ET cycle and in women who did not perform it. CONCLUSIONS Hysteroscopy, as a routine examination, should be performed before the first IVF-ET cycle in all patients.
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- Nicola Doldi
- IVF Unit, Obstetric-Gynecology Department, Vita-Salute University, H San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Doldi N, Persico P, De Santis L, Rabellotti E, Papaleo E, Ferrari A. Serum progesterone at human chorionic gonadotropin injection significantly correlate with female age. Minerva Ginecol 2005; 57:477-82. [PMID: 16170294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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AIM In in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) higher age and low responses are associated with accelerated luteinization of mature follicles rather than diminished responsiveness. The aim of this study was to determine whether an elevated serum progesterone (P) on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration during gonadotropin stimulation for IVF-ET is associated with age. METHODS E2 (17beta estradiol) and P concentrations on the day of hCG administration, number and quality of oocytes and embryos, and clinical pregnancies were retrospectively analyzed in 460 women undergoing IVF-ET. We evaluated patients according to age; the 25-30 age group (n=140), the 31-35 age group (n=100), the 36-40 (n=90), and the 41-45 age group (n=130). RESULTS In the 25-30 age group (n=140) P was 0.67+/-0.3 ng/mL, in the 31-35 age group (n=100) P was 0.87+/-0.2 ng/mL, in the 36-40 age group (n=90) P was 0.95+/-0.2 ng/mL, in the 41-45 age group (n=130) P was 1+/-0.2 ng/mL. The difference between the 25-30 age group and the 41-45 age group was statistically significant (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Periovulatory levels of serum P vary according to ovarian response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation. Periovulatory P may reflect inadequate steroidogenesis. In women stimulated with recombinant follicle stimulating hormone for IVF, the serum P on the day of hCG administration increases with age.
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- N Doldi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
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BACKGROUND The decline of female fertility with advancing age is well documented. The aim of this study was to compare the ovarian performance after repeated ovarian stimulation cycles in women of different ages. METHODS Four hundred patients who started at least three in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles during the 5-year period between 1998 and 2002 were identified. The patients were divided into four groups: the 25-30 age group (n = 90), the 31-35 age group (n = 150), the 36-40 age group (n = 110) and the 41-45 age group (n = 50). RESULTS Comparing subsequent cycles versus the first treatment cycle we found a statistically significantly increased number of ampules of recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH) needed to reach follicles maturation (p < 0.001). The number of ampules of gonadotropin required was significantly higher (p < 0.001) in the groups of advanced age compared with the groups of young women. For women in the 36-40 group and in the 41-45 group we found the number of follicles, the number of oocytes and the proportion of grade A embryos, in every cycle, were significantly lower than in the groups of young women. We compared the characteristics of ovarian stimulation and response of a single age group in different consecutive cycles. We found significant differences (p < 0.05) only in the number of ampules required. CONCLUSIONS Maternal age adversely affected ovarian performance. During repeated IVF cycles we also noted an age-independent decline of ovarian response.
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- Nicola Doldi
- IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy.
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Cornegliani L, Toma S, Persico P, Noli C. FC-47 Comparison of four different types of stain in ear cytology. Vet Dermatol 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.411_47.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Persico P, Centore R, Sirigu A, Casalboni M, Quatela A, Sarcinelli F. Synthesis and nonlinear optical properties of methacrylate polymers based on 2-[4-(N-methyl,N-hydroxyethylamino)phenylazo]-phenyl-6-nitrobenzoxazole chromophore. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/pola.10727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Persico P, Metafora S, Mancuso F, Calignano A, Venturelli A, Mariniello L, Porta R. Protective effect of SV-IV on platelet-activating factor-induced hypotension, bronchoconstriction and gastric mucosal injury. Eur J Pharmacol 1993; 241:71-4. [PMID: 8223928 DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(93)90934-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The inhibitory effect of one of the major proteins secreted by the rat seminal vesicles (SV-IV) on platelet-activating factor (PAF)-induced biological activities was investigated in vivo. SV-IV was found to prevent dose dependently both hypotension and acute bronchospasm caused by PAF administration in guinea-pigs. In addition, SV-IV inhibited both PAF- and ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in a dose-dependent manner.
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- P Persico
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
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Persico P, Calignano A, Mancuso F, Sorrentino L. Involvement of NK receptors and beta-adrenoceptors in nitric oxide-dependent relaxation of rabbit aorta rings following electrical-field stimulation. Eur J Pharmacol 1993; 238:105-9. [PMID: 7691617 DOI: 10.1016/0014-2999(93)90512-g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Electrical-field stimulation caused an endothelium-dependent relaxation in rabbit aorta rings precontracted by phenylephrine. The relaxation was reduced in a dose-dependent manner by morphine, benzalkonium, [D-Pro2,D-Trp7,9]substance P and an beta-adrenoceptor antagonist, propranolol. The vasodilatation was enhanced by superoxide dismutase and abolished by haemoglobin and NG-monomethyl-L-arginine. The inhibitory effect of NG-monomethyl-L-arginine was reversed by L-arginine, the precursor of nitric oxide biosynthesis, but not by its enantiomer, D-arginine. These data show that the electrically induced relaxation is independent on nitric oxide released by NK receptors and beta-receptors. Moreover, morphine, by reducing substance P release, decreased the magnitude of electrically induced relaxation, suggesting an indirect role of opioids in the regulation of the peripheral circulation through the control of nitric oxide release. Furthermore our observations confirm the hypothesis that subtypes of beta-adrenoceptors releasing nitric oxide participate in the regulation of vascular tone.
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- P Persico
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
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Porta R, Metafora S, Esposito C, Mariniello L, Persico P, Mancuso F, Peluso G. Biological activities of a major protein secreted from the rat seminal vesicles after structural modification catalyzed by transglutaminase in vitro. Immunopharmacology 1993; 25:179-88. [PMID: 8099070 DOI: 10.1016/0162-3109(93)90019-m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic properties of SV-IV, a major protein secreted from the epithelium of rat seminal vesicles, were investigated after transglutaminase-catalyzed covalent incorporation of two molecules of spermidine (Spd) into the protein at the level of Gln-9 and Gln-86. The modified molecular form of the protein (Spd2-SV-IV) showed a more marked inhibitory activity on Con A-induced lymphocyte blastogenesis in comparison with the native protein, whereas no differences in the ability to inhibit the mixed lymphocyte reaction and to decrease the rat epididymal sperm immunogenicity were found between modified and native SV-IV. Spd2-SV-IV was also less effective than native SV-IV to inhibit platelet aggregation induced in vivo by different thrombogenic agents. In contrast, superimposable inhibitory tracings were observed in the in vitro platelet aggregation experiments performed with the two different molecular forms on the protein. Finally, Spd2-SV-IV was shown to retain unchanged the anti-inflammatory activity of native SV-IV.
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- R Porta
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Naples, Italy
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Opioids increase the dopaminergic turnover in nucleus striatum and nucleus accumbens of mice, causing behavioural changes such as increased locomotion and food intake. We have now shown that L-arginine administration increases morphine-induced locomotion and changes in food intake in mice. D-Arginine had no effect, suggesting a stereospecific mechanism. Furthermore NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, a specific inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, reduced the morphine-induced effects. These results suggest that endogenous nitric oxide could play a role in the modulation of dopaminergic effects elicited by morphine.
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- A Calignano
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
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Calignano A, Capasso A, Persico P, Mancuso F, Sorrentino L. Dexamethasone modifies morphine-, atropine-, verapamil-induced constipation in mice. Gen Pharmacol 1992; 23:753-6. [PMID: 1397982 DOI: 10.1016/0306-3623(92)90161-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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1. The effect of dexamethasone in gastrointestinal constipation induced by morphine, verapamil and atropine in mice has been studied. 2. These drugs caused a dose-related inhibition of charcoal meal transit, which was reversed by dexamethasone. 3. Dexamethasone resulted more active in reversing morphine and atropine constipation, than in modifying verapamil effect. 4. The authors concluded that the interaction of dexamethasone on its receptor could release a larger amount of acetylcholine resulting in a reversion of atropine- or morphine-induced constipation. 5. The minor effect of dexamethasone on verapamil-induced constipation suggest a reduced involvement of calcium influx. 6. The above results suggest a role for steroid in gastrointestinal transit and propose a possible mechanism through which dexamethasone could reverse morphine- and atropine-induced constipation.
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- A Calignano
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
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