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Tioukov V, Morishima K, Leggieri C, Capriuoli F, Kitagawa N, Kuno M, Manabe Y, Nishio A, Alexandrov A, Gentile V, Iuliano A, De Lellis G. Hidden chamber discovery in the underground Hellenistic necropolis of Neapolis by muography. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5438. [PMID: 37012348 PMCID: PMC10070482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32626-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
Abstract
We report in this paper the muography of an archaeological site located in the highly populated "Sanità" district in the center of Naples, ten meters below the current street level. Several detectors capable of detecting muons - high energy charged particles produced by cosmic rays in the upper layers of atmosphere - were installed underground at the depth of 18 m, to measure the muon flux over several weeks. By measuring the differential flux with our detectors in a wide angular range, we have produced a radiographic image of the upper layers. Despite the architectural complexity of the site, we have clearly observed the known structures as well as a few unknown ones. One of the observed new structures is compatible with the existence of a hidden, currently inaccessible, burial chamber.
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- Valeri Tioukov
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
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- Associazione Celanapoli, via Santa Maria Antesaecula 129, Naples, Italy
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- Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, 464-8602, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, 464-8602, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, 464-8602, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Aichi, Nagoya, 464-8602, Japan
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Naples, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica "E. Pancini", Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Naples, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica "E. Pancini", Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Naples, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica "E. Pancini", Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli, Naples, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica "E. Pancini", Università degli Studi di Napoli "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Infantino R, Boccella S, Scuteri D, Perrone M, Ricciardi F, Vitale R, Bonsale R, Parente A, Allocca I, Virtuoso A, De Luca C, Belardo C, Amodeo P, Gentile V, Cirillo G, Bagetta G, Luongo L, Maione S, Guida F. 2-pentadecyl-2-oxazoline prevents cognitive and social behaviour impairments in the Amyloid β-induced Alzheimer-like mice model: Bring the α2 adrenergic receptor back into play. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113844. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113844] [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: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Del Giudice F, Salciccia S, Gentile V, Mastroianni C, Pasculli P, Di Lascio G, Moriconi M, Ciardi M, Maggi M, De Berardinis E, Sciarra A. Interplay between male testosterone levels and the risk for subsequent invasive respiratory assistance among COVID-19 patients at hospital admission. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [PMCID: PMC8487690 DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)00851-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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Maggi M, Cerrato A, Badia C, Capriotti A, Cavaliere C, Gentile V, Montone C, Piovesana S, Sciarra A, Tauler R, Laganà A. Untargeted metabolomics of prostate cancer zwitterionic and positively charged compound in urine. EUR UROL SUPPL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(21)00875-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Agafonova N, Alexandrov A, Anokhina A, Aoki S, Ariga A, Ariga T, Bertolin A, Bozza C, Brugnera R, Buonaura A, Buontempo S, Chernyavskiy M, Chukanov A, Consiglio L, D'Ambrosio N, De Lellis G, De Serio M, Del Amo Sanchez P, Di Crescenzo A, Di Ferdinando D, Di Marco N, Dmitrievsky S, Dracos M, Duchesneau D, Dusini S, Dzhatdoev T, Ebert J, Ereditato A, Fini RA, Fornari F, Fukuda T, Galati G, Garfagnini A, Gentile V, Goldberg J, Gorbunov S, Gornushkin Y, Grella G, Guler AM, Gustavino C, Hagner C, Hara T, Hayakawa T, Hollnagel A, Ishiguro K, Iuliano A, Jakovčić K, Jollet C, Kamiscioglu C, Kamiscioglu M, Kim SH, Kitagawa N, Kliček B, Kodama K, Komatsu M, Kose U, Kreslo I, Laudisio F, Lauria A, Lavasa A, Longhin A, Loverre P, Malgin A, Mandrioli G, Matsuo T, Matveev V, Mauri N, Medinaceli E, Meregaglia A, Mikado S, Miyanishi M, Mizutani F, Monacelli P, Montesi MC, Morishima K, Muciaccia MT, Naganawa N, Naka T, Nakamura M, Nakano T, Niwa K, Ogawa S, Okateva N, Ozaki K, Paoloni A, Park BD, Pasqualini L, Pastore A, Patrizii L, Pessard H, Podgrudkov D, Polukhina N, Pozzato M, Pupilli F, Roda M, Roganova T, Rokujo H, Rosa G, Ryazhskaya O, Sato O, Shakirianova I, Schembri A, Shchedrina T, Shibayama E, Shibuya H, Shiraishi T, Šimko T, Simone S, Sirignano C, Sirri G, Sotnikov A, Spinetti M, Stanco L, Starkov N, Stellacci SM, Stipčević M, Strolin P, Takahashi S, Tenti M, Terranova F, Tioukov V, Tsanaktsidis I, Tufanli S, Ustyuzhanin A, Vasina S, Vidal García M, Vilain P, Voevodina E, Votano L, Vuilleumier JL, Wilquet G, Yoon CS. OPERA tau neutrino charged current interactions. Sci Data 2021; 8:218. [PMID: 34385471 PMCID: PMC8361145 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-021-00991-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
The OPERA experiment was designed to discover the vτ appearance in a vμ beam, due to neutrino oscillations. The detector, located in the underground Gran Sasso Laboratory, consisted of a nuclear photographic emulsion/lead target with a mass of about 1.25 kt, complemented by electronic detectors. It was exposed from 2008 to 2012 to the CNGS beam: an almost pure vμ beam with a baseline of 730 km, collecting a total of 1.8·1020 protons on target. The OPERA Collaboration eventually assessed the discovery of vμ→vτ oscillations with a statistical significance of 6.1 σ by observing ten vτ CC interaction candidates. These events have been published on the Open Data Portal at CERN. This paper provides a detailed description of the vτ data sample to make it usable by the whole community.
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- N Agafonova
- INR - Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- SINP MSU - Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Faculty of Arts and Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Salerno and "Gruppo Collegato" INFN, Fisciano (Salerno), Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- LPI - Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- JINR - Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia
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- INFN - Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, Assergi (L'Aquila), Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- INFN - Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, Assergi (L'Aquila), Italy
- GSSI - Gran Sasso Science Institute, L'Aquila, Italy
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- JINR - Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia.
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS/IN2P3, Strasbourg, France
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- SINP MSU - Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Hamburg University, Hamburg, Germany
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy.
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy.
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- GSSI - Gran Sasso Science Institute, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- LPI - Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- JINR - Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Salerno and "Gruppo Collegato" INFN, Fisciano (Salerno), Italy
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- METU - Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hamburg University, Hamburg, Germany
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- Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Ruder Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS/IN2P3, Strasbourg, France
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- METU - Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
- Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- METU - Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju, 660-701, Korea
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Sensing Devices, Ruder Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Aichi University of Education, Kariya, (Aichi-Ken), Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- INR - Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Toho University, Funabashi, Japan
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- INR - Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica - Osservatorio di Astrofisica e Scienza dello Spazio Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS/IN2P3, Strasbourg, France
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- Nihon University, Narashino, Chiba, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Toho University, Funabashi, Japan
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- LPI - Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
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- INFN - Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju, 660-701, Korea
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- SINP MSU - Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- LPI - Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
- MEPhI - Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Physik-Institut, Universitaet Zuerich, Zuerich, Switzerland
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- SINP MSU - Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- INR - Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- INR - Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- INFN - Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, Assergi (L'Aquila), Italy
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- LPI - Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- JINR - Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia
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- INFN - Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- LPI - Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Salerno and "Gruppo Collegato" INFN, Fisciano (Salerno), Italy
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Sensing Devices, Ruder Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, Napoli, Italy
- HSE - National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia
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- JINR - Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia
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- IIHE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- INFN - Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- IIHE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju, 660-701, Korea
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Maggi M, Cerrato A, Bedia C, Capriotti A, Cavaliere C, Gentile V, Montone C, Piovesana S, Sciarra A, Tauler R, Laganà A. Untargeted metabolomics of prostate cancer zwitterionic and positively charged compound in urine. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)00804-6] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Alexandrov A, Asada T, De Lellis G, Di Crescenzo A, Gentile V, Naka T, Tioukov V, Umemoto A. Super-resolution high-speed optical microscopy for fully automated readout of metallic nanoparticles and nanostructures. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18773. [PMID: 33139810 PMCID: PMC7608637 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75883-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
We have designed a fully automated optical microscope running at high-speed and achieving a very high spatial resolution. In order to overcome the resolution limit of optical microscopes, it exploits the localized surface plasmon resonance phenomenon. The customized setup using a polarization analyzer, based on liquid crystals, produces no vibrations and it is capable of probing isolated nanoparticles. We tested its performance with an automated readout using a fine-grained nuclear emulsion sample exposed to 60 keV carbon ion beam and, for the first time, successfully reconstructed the directional information from ultra-short tracks produced by such low-energetic ions using a solid-state tracking detector.
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- Andrey Alexandrov
- I.N.F.N. Sezione di Napoli, 80126, Napoli, Italy. .,Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80126, Napoli, Italy. .,National University of Science and Technology MISIS, 119049, Moscow, Russia. .,Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991, Moscow, Russia.
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- I.N.F.N. LNGS-Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, Assergi, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy
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- I.N.F.N. Sezione di Napoli, 80126, Napoli, Italy.,Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 80126, Napoli, Italy.,CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
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- I.N.F.N. Sezione di Napoli, 80126, Napoli, Italy.,National University of Science and Technology MISIS, 119049, Moscow, Russia
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- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and the Universe, Center for Experimental Studies, Nagoya University, Furou-cho, Chigusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8602, Japan.,Department of Physics, Toho University, Funabashi, Chiba, 274-8510, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8602, Japan
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Mattei I, Alexandrov A, Alunni Solestizi L, Ambrosi G, Argiro S, Bartosik N, Battistoni G, Belcari N, Biondi S, Bisogni MG, Bruni G, Camarlinghi N, Carra P, Catanzani E, Ciarrocchi E, Cerello P, Clozza A, Colombi S, De Lellis G, Del Guerra A, De Simoni M, Di Crescenzo A, Donetti M, Dong Y, Durante M, Embriaco A, Emde M, Faccini R, Ferrero V, Ferroni F, Fiandrini E, Finck C, Fiorina E, Fischetti M, Francesconi M, Franchini M, Galli L, Gentile V, Hetzel R, Hild S, Iarocci E, Ionica M, Kanxheri K, Kraan AC, Lante V, Lauria A, La Tessa C, Lopez Torres E, Massimi C, Marafini M, Mengarelli A, Mirabelli R, Montesi MC, Morone MC, Morrocchi M, Muraro S, Narici L, Pastore A, Pastrone N, Patera V, Pennazio F, Placidi P, Pullia M, Ramello L, Ridolfi R, Rosso V, Rovituso M, Sanelli C, Sartorelli G, Sato O, Savazzi S, Scavarda L, Schiavi A, Schuy C, Scifoni E, Sciubba A, Secher A, Selvi M, Servoli L, Silvestre G, Sitta M, Spighi R, Spiriti E, Sportelli G, Stahl A, Tomassini S, Tommasino F, Traini G, Toppi M, Valeri T, Valle SM, Vanstalle M, Villa M, Weber U, Zoccoli A, Sarti A. Measurement of 12C Fragmentation Cross Sections on C, O, and H in the Energy Range of Interest for Particle Therapy Applications. IEEE Trans Radiat Plasma Med Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2020.2972197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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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- V. Gentile
- University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Gasparini S, Beghi E, Ferlazzo E, Beghi M, Belcastro V, Biermann KP, Bottini G, Capovilla G, Cervellione RA, Cianci V, Coppola G, Cornaggia CM, De Fazio P, De Masi S, De Sarro G, Elia M, Erba G, Fusco L, Gambardella A, Gentile V, Giallonardo AT, Guerrini R, Ingravallo F, Iudice A, Labate A, Lucenteforte E, Magaudda A, Mumoli L, Papagno C, Pesce GB, Pucci E, Ricci P, Romeo A, Quintas R, Sueri C, Vitaliti G, Zoia R, Aguglia U. Management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: a multidisciplinary approach. Eur J Neurol 2018; 26:205-e15. [DOI: 10.1111/ene.13818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Agafonova N, Alexandrov A, Anokhina A, Aoki S, Ariga A, Ariga T, Bertolin A, Bozza C, Brugnera R, Buonaura A, Buontempo S, Chernyavskiy M, Chukanov A, Consiglio L, D'Ambrosio N, De Lellis G, De Serio M, Del Amo Sanchez P, Di Crescenzo A, Di Ferdinando D, Di Marco N, Dmitrievsky S, Dracos M, Duchesneau D, Dusini S, Dzhatdoev T, Ebert J, Ereditato A, Favier J, Fini RA, Fornari F, Fukuda T, Galati G, Garfagnini A, Gentile V, Goldberg J, Gorbunov S, Gornushkin Y, Grella G, Guler AM, Gustavino C, Hagner C, Hara T, Hayakawa T, Hollnagel A, Ishiguro K, Iuliano A, Jakovcic K, Jollet C, Kamiscioglu C, Kamiscioglu M, Kim SH, Kitagawa N, Klicek B, Kodama K, Komatsu M, Kose U, Kreslo I, Laudisio F, Lauria A, Ljubicic A, Longhin A, Loverre P, Malenica M, Malgin A, Mandrioli G, Matsuo T, Matveev V, Mauri N, Medinaceli E, Meregaglia A, Mikado S, Miyanishi M, Mizutani F, Monacelli P, Montesi MC, Morishima K, Muciaccia MT, Naganawa N, Naka T, Nakamura M, Nakano T, Niwa K, Ogawa S, Okateva N, Olchevsky A, Ozaki K, Paoloni A, Paparella L, Park BD, Pasqualini L, Pastore A, Patrizii L, Pessard H, Pistillo C, Podgrudkov D, Polukhina N, Pozzato M, Pupilli F, Roda M, Roganova T, Rokujo H, Rosa G, Ryazhskaya O, Sadovsky A, Sato O, Schembri A, Shakiryanova I, Shchedrina T, Shibayama E, Shibuya H, Shiraishi T, Simone S, Sirignano C, Sirri G, Sotnikov A, Spinetti M, Stanco L, Starkov N, Stellacci SM, Stipcevic M, Strolin P, Takahashi S, Tenti M, Terranova F, Tioukov V, Tufanli S, Ustyuzhanin A, Vasina S, Vilain P, Voevodina E, Votano L, Vuilleumier JL, Wilquet G, Wonsak B, Yoon CS. Final Results of the OPERA Experiment on ν_{τ} Appearance in the CNGS Neutrino Beam. Phys Rev Lett 2018; 120:211801. [PMID: 29883136 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.120.211801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The OPERA experiment was designed to study ν_{μ}→ν_{τ} oscillations in the appearance mode in the CERN to Gran Sasso Neutrino beam (CNGS). In this Letter, we report the final analysis of the full data sample collected between 2008 and 2012, corresponding to 17.97×10^{19} protons on target. Selection criteria looser than in previous analyses have produced ten ν_{τ} candidate events, thus reducing the statistical uncertainty in the measurement of the oscillation parameters and of ν_{τ} properties. A multivariate approach for event identification has been applied to the candidate events and the discovery of ν_{τ} appearance is confirmed with an improved significance level of 6.1σ. |Δm_{32}^{2}| has been measured, in appearance mode, with an accuracy of 20%. The measurement of the ν_{τ} charged-current cross section, for the first time with a negligible contamination from ν[over ¯]_{τ}, and the first direct evidence for the ν_{τ} lepton number are also reported.
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- N Agafonova
- INR-Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-117312 Moscow, Russia
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- SINP MSU-Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Kobe University, J-657-8501 Kobe, Japan
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
- Faculty of Arts and Science, Kyushu University, J-819-0395 Fukuoka, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Salerno and "Gruppo Collegato" INFN, I-84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- LPI-Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, I-67010 Assergi (L'Aquila), Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, F-74941 Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, I-67010 Assergi (L'Aquila), Italy
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS/IN2P3, F-67037 Strasbourg, France
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, F-74941 Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- SINP MSU-Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Hamburg University, D-22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, F-74941 Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- INFN Sezione di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- GSSI-Gran Sasso Science Institute, I-40127 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Technion, IL-32000 Haifa, Israel
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- LPI-Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Salerno and "Gruppo Collegato" INFN, I-84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy
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- METU-Middle East Technical University, TR-06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Hamburg University, D-22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Kobe University, J-657-8501 Kobe, Japan
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Hamburg University, D-22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Ruder Bošković Institute, HR-10002 Zagreb, Croatia
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS/IN2P3, F-67037 Strasbourg, France
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- METU-Middle East Technical University, TR-06800 Ankara, Turkey
- Ankara University, TR-06560 Ankara, Turkey
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- METU-Middle East Technical University, TR-06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Sensing Devices, Ruder Bośković Institute, HR-10002 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Aichi University of Education, J-448-8542 Kariya (Aichi-Ken), Japan
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Ruder Bošković Institute, HR-10002 Zagreb, Croatia
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Roma, I-00185 Roma, Italy
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- Ruder Bošković Institute, HR-10002 Zagreb, Croatia
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- INR-Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-117312 Moscow, Russia
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Toho University, J-274-8510 Funabashi, Japan
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- INR-Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-117312 Moscow, Russia
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, CNRS/IN2P3, F-67037 Strasbourg, France
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- Nihon University, J-275-8576 Narashino, Chiba, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- Toho University, J-274-8510 Funabashi, Japan
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- LPI-Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- Kobe University, J-657-8501 Kobe, Japan
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati dell'INFN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- LAPP, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS/IN2P3, F-74941 Annecy-le-Vieux, France
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- SINP MSU-Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- LPI-Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
- MEPhI-Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, RUS-115409 Moscow, Russia
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- SINP MSU-Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN Sezione di Roma, I-00185 Roma, Italy
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- INR-Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-117312 Moscow, Russia
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- Nagoya University, J-464-8602 Nagoya, Japan
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, I-67010 Assergi (L'Aquila), Italy
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- INR-Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-117312 Moscow, Russia
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- LPI-Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Toho University, J-274-8510 Funabashi, Japan
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Bari, I-70126 Bari, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia dell'Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati dell'INFN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
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- LPI-Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, RUS-119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Salerno and "Gruppo Collegato" INFN, I-84084 Fisciano (Salerno), Italy
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Sensing Devices, Ruder Bośković Institute, HR-10002 Zagreb, Croatia
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università Federico II di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Bologna, I-40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Università di Milano-Bicocca, I-20126 Milano, Italy
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- HSE-National Research University Higher School of Economics, RUS-101000, Moscow, Russia
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- JINR-Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, RUS-141980 Dubna, Russia
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- IIHE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
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- INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati dell'INFN, I-00044 Frascati (Roma), Italy
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- Albert Einstein Center for Fundamental Physics, Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP), University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- IIHE, Université Libre de Bruxelles, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Hamburg University, D-22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju 660-701, Korea
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Gentile V, Vicini P, Giacomelli L, Cardillo M, Pierangeli A, Degener A. Detection of Human Papillomavirus DNA, P53 and KI67 Expression in Penile Carcinomas. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/205873920601900121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Our study is aimed at evaluating the presence of p53 and Ki67 expression by immunohistochemistry in a series of 11 paraffin-embedded penile carcinomas. We also investigated the presence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in these tumours and performed an accurate typing by DNA sequencing on positive samples. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed with the anti-p53 and Ki67 mouse monoclonal antibodies. DNA extracted from small sections of each specimen was submitted to amplification with HPV specific general primers; PCR products of the proper length were purified and sequenced. IHC demonstrated nuclear accumulation of mutated p53 and Ki 67 expression in 10/11 tumour samples (90.9%). The prevalence of HPV DNA was 72.7%; the most prevalent type was HPV16. Sequencing analysis revealed the presence of HPV53 (12.5%), HPV18 (25%) and HPV16 (62.5%). Out of the p53 or Ki67 positive carcinomas the percentage of HPV positives was 80% and 70% respectively. Our results indicate that penile carcinoma is frequently associated to high risk HPV and with diffuse p53 and Ki67 expression.
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- V. Gentile
- Department of Urology, University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urology, University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chirurgical Science and “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
- Section of Uropathology, “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
- Section of Virology, and “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
- Section of Virology, and “La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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Busetto GM, Agarwal A, Virmani A, Antonini G, Ragonesi G, Del Giudice F, Micic S, Gentile V, De Berardinis E. Effect of metabolic and antioxidant supplementation on sperm parameters in oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia, with and without varicocele: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Andrologia 2018. [PMID: 29315686 DOI: 10.1111/and.12927)] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Since sperm require high energy levels to perform their specialised function, it is vital that essential nutrients are available for spermatozoa when they develop, capacitate and acquire motility. However, they are vulnerable to a lack of energy and excess amounts of reactive oxygen species, which can impair sperm function, lead to immotility, acrosomal reaction impairment, DNA fragmentation and cell death. This monocentric, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effect of 6 months of supplementation with l-carnitine, acetyl-l-carnitine and other micronutrients on sperm quality in 104 subjects with oligo- and/or astheno- and/or teratozoospermia with or without varicocele. In 94 patients who completed the study, sperm concentration was significantly increased in supplemented patients compared to the placebo (p = .0186). Total sperm count also increased significantly (p = .0117) in the supplemented group as compared to the placebo group. Both, progressive and total motility were higher in supplemented patients (p = .0088 and p = .0120, respectively). Although pregnancy rate was not an endpoint of the study, of the 12 pregnancies that occurred during the follow-up, 10 were reported in the supplementation group. In general, all these changes were more evident in varicocele patients. In conclusion, supplementation with metabolic and antioxidant compounds could be efficacious when included in strategies to improve fertility.
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- G M Busetto
- Urology Department, Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy
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- Andrology Center, American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA
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- Sigma-Tau HealthScience, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Urology Department, Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy
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- Urology Department, Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy
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- Urology Department, Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy
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- Andrology Department, Uromedica Polyclinic, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Urology Department, Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy
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Fusco F, Lembo A, Ludovico G, Farina FP, Montorsi F, Fabris GM, Soli M, Scarpa RM, Gentile V, Motta M, Spera E, Casarico A, Sicuteri R, Rossi A, Mirone V. Tadalafil versus sildenafil citrate in the treatment of ED: Italian patients’ preferences and explanatory notes. Urologia 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/039156030807500105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This is an open, multicentre, randomized, crossover study having the aim to evaluate the preference for sildenafil citrate or tadalafil in a population of Italian patients affected by ED, and to compare the efficacy and safety of these two drugs. Material and Methods. From October 2003 to November 2004, thirteen Italian centers enrolled ED patients (age >18) being in steady and naïve relation to ED treatment, both through PDE5 inhibitors and any other treatment option. These patients were randomized to sildenafil or tadalafil for 12 weeks, after which they were switched to the alternative treatment for a further 12 weeks. The preference was evaluated through the Treatment Preference Question (TPQ): “During this clinical trial you have taken tadalafil and sildenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Which medication do you prefer to take for the next 8 weeks of treatment?”. Moreover, patients were asked to express their preference as “strong” or “moderate” and to answer some questions to clarify the reasons behind their preference. SEP and IIEF-EF questionnaires were used for a comparison of efficacy. Results. 167 patients were enrolled, 144 of whom completed both treatment periods. On being asked the TPQ, 75% of patients (n=108) decided to continue treatment with tadalafil, in particular because it made it possible to have an erection many hours after taking the medication (first or second preference reason for 64.8% of patients), while 25% (n=36) preferred sildenafil (p=0.001). Both drugs improved the IIEF-EF and SEP scores compared to baseline, with a slightly but significantly greater improvement with tadalafil for both parameters. Conclusions. Tadalafil and sildenafil are both effective and well tolerated. Most of the patients prefer tadalafil thanks to the possibility of having sexual intercourse many hours after taking the medication.
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- F. Fusco
- Clinica Urologica, Università Federico II, Napoli
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- USC Urologia, Ospedali Riuniti di Bergamo
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- Unità di Urologia Operativa, Ospedale Civile, Monopoli (BA)
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- Reparto di Urologia, Ospedale S. Raffaele Milano
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- Dipartimento di Andrologia, AO e Policlinico S. Orsola Malpighi, Bologna
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- Dipartimento di Urologia U. Bracci, Università La Sapienza, Roma
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- Urologia Clinica II, Ospedale V. Emanuele, Catania
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- Urologia, Università Tor Vergata, Roma
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- Clinica Urologica, Università Federico II, Napoli
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Busetto GM, Agarwal A, Virmani A, Antonini G, Ragonesi G, Del Giudice F, Micic S, Gentile V, De Berardinis E. Effect of metabolic and antioxidant supplementation on sperm parameters in oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia, with and without varicocele: A double-blind placebo-controlled study. Andrologia 2018; 50. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- G. M. Busetto
- Urology Department; Sapienza Rome University; Rome Italy
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- Andrology Center; American Center for Reproductive Medicine; Cleveland Clinic OH USA
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- Sigma-Tau HealthScience; Utrecht The Netherlands
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- Urology Department; Sapienza Rome University; Rome Italy
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- Urology Department; Sapienza Rome University; Rome Italy
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- Urology Department; Sapienza Rome University; Rome Italy
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- Andrology Department; Uromedica Polyclinic; Belgrade Serbia
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- Urology Department; Sapienza Rome University; Rome Italy
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Vicini P, Di Nicola S, Antonini G, De Berardinis E, Gentile V, De Marco F. Geometrical modified nesbit corporoplasty to correct different types of penile curvature: description of the surgical procedure based on geometrical principles and long-term results. Int J Impot Res 2016; 28:209-215. [DOI: 10.1038/ijir.2016.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2015] [Revised: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Gentile V, Nicotra M, Minucci S, Ambrosi S, Saccucci P, Gloria-Bottini F, Bottini E. The relationship between p53 codon 72 genetic polymorphism and sperm parameters. A study of men with varicocele. Reprod Med Biol 2014; 14:11-15. [PMID: 29259398 DOI: 10.1007/s12522-014-0188-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Purpose Regulation of the apoptotic process has an important role in spermatogenesis. p53 has a prominent function in apoptosis and recent data suggest a relationship between varicocele and p53 codon 72 polymorphism and male infertility. This prompted us to study the relationship between this polymorphism and spermatic parameters. Methods We studied 134 subjects with varicocele admitted consecutively to the outpatients Department of Infertility at the University of Rome La Sapienza. We investigated in these subjects the effect of a strong apoptosis inducer, the p53 codon 72 *Arg/*Arg genotype, on spermatic parameters.The p53 codon 72 genotype was determined by DNA analysis. Results The proportion of spermatozoa with abnormal (curvilinear) motility is higher in men with the *Arg/*Arg genotype than in men carrying the *Pro allele (p = 0.003). No statistical significant relationship has been observed with spermatozoa concentration and atypical spermatozoa. Conclusions We conclude: the p53 codon 72*Arg/*Arg genotype, with its strong apoptotic effects, negatively influences spermatozoa motility and male fertility.
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- V Gentile
- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences University of Rome La Sapienza Rome Italy
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- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences University of Rome La Sapienza Rome Italy
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- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences University of Rome La Sapienza Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Preventio nUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata Via Montpellier, 100133 Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Preventio nUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata Via Montpellier, 100133 Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Preventio nUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata Via Montpellier, 100133 Rome Italy
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Piergentili R, Carradori S, Gulia C, Monte C, Cristini C, Grande P, Santini E, Gentile V, Pierro G. Bladder Cancer: Innovative Approaches Beyond the Diagnosis. Curr Med Chem 2014; 21:2219-36. [DOI: 10.2174/0929867321666140304110231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2013] [Revised: 02/02/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Di Pierro GB, Tartaglia N, Aresu L, Polara A, Cielo A, Cristini C, Grande P, Gentile V, Grosso G. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for endophytic hilar tumors: feasibility and outcomes. Eur J Surg Oncol 2013; 40:769-74. [PMID: 24370283 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2013.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2013] [Revised: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 11/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for endophytic hilar tumors in low-intermediate (ASA I-II) risk patients. METHODS This is a single centre retrospective study. From May 2009 to September 2011, 208 LPNs were performed at our institution. Overall 11 (5.2%) elective LPNs were for hilar tumors not visible on kidney surface. Hilar tumor was defined as a mass located in the renal hilum and in contact with a major renal vessel on preoperative imaging. Procedures were carried out by a single experienced surgeon (G.G.) via retroperitoneal approach by clamping the only main renal artery. RESULTS Mean (range) age of patients was 45.3 years (38.2-64.1), tumor size 1.6 cm (1.2-2.0), warm ischemia time 24 min (19-32), operative time 140 min (110-200) and estimated blood loss 270 ml (100-750). Two collecting system injuries were observed and repaired intraoperatively. No conversion to open surgery was required. Final pathological examination revealed 10 renal cell carcinomas and 1 oncocytoma. A negative surgical margin was obtained in 10/11 (91%) patients. Renal function and serum hemoglobin were nearly unaltered pre and post-surgery. No tumor recurrence was observed at mean (range) follow-up of 34 months (15-43). CONCLUSIONS In experienced hands, LPN represents a feasible, safe and effective treatment for selected patients diagnosed with endophytic hilar masses. A larger number of patients and longer follow-up are required to draw definitive conclusions.
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- G B Di Pierro
- Department of Scienze Ginecologico-Ostetriche e Scienze Urologiche, Sapienza University, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Scienze Ginecologico-Ostetriche e Scienze Urologiche, Sapienza University, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Casa di Cura Privata Dott. Pederzoli, Divisione di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italy
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- Casa di Cura Privata Dott. Pederzoli, Divisione di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italy
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- Casa di Cura Privata Dott. Pederzoli, Divisione di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Ginecologico-Ostetriche e Scienze Urologiche, Sapienza University, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Ginecologico-Ostetriche e Scienze Urologiche, Sapienza University, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Ginecologico-Ostetriche e Scienze Urologiche, Sapienza University, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Casa di Cura Privata Dott. Pederzoli, Divisione di Urologia, Peschiera del Garda, VR, Italy
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Pacchiarotti A, Selman H, Gentile V, Pacchiarotti A, Milazzo GN, Lanzilotti G, Lofino S, Frati P. First case of transformation for breast fibroadenoma to high-grade malignant phyllodes tumor in an in vitro fertilization patient: misdiagnosis of recurrence, treatment and review of the literature. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:2495-2498. [PMID: 24089229] [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: 06/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cystosarcoma phyllodes are very rare tumors and may be difficult to diagnose clinically. BACKGROUND Fibroadenomas have long been considered benign hyperplastic lesions rather than true neoplastic processes. However, previous clonality studies have shown differing results. AIM to assess diagnostic and treatment options for phyllodes tumor. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 41-year-old female patient undergoing assisted fertilization treatment. The patient underwent fine needle aspiration biopsy that confirmed fibroadenoma before the IVF attempt. At 17 weeks of gestation, due to an increase in volume of the fibroadenoma, an excisional biopsy was performer that showed a malignant phyllodes tumor. Then she underwent quadrantectomy and chemiotherapy After 1 year there was a recurrence of phyllodes tumors and she underwent mastectomy and chemotherapy. RESULTS Fibroadenoma that was transformed into high-grade malignant cystosarcoma after ovarian stimulation, relapsed after one year and it was not immediately diagnosed. The patient underwent mastectomy and chemotherapy. DISCUSSION it is difficult to diagnose recurrence and to determine tele frequency and the right treatment for such a rare cancer, so it is important to report any case in the literature. CONCLUSIONS We recommend to remove a fibroadenoma before attempting IVF for the risk of malignant transformation.
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- A Pacchiarotti
- Department of Obstetric Gynecological and Urological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Gentile V, Nicotra M, Scaravelli G, Antonini G, Ambrosi S, Saccucci P, Adanti S, Bottini E, Gloria-Bottini F. ACP1genetic polymorphism and spermatic parameters in men with varicocele. Andrologia 2012; 46:147-50. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- V. Gentile
- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences; University of Rome La Sapienza; Rome Italy
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- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences; University of Rome La Sapienza; Rome Italy
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- ART Italian National Register, Surveillance and Health Promotion; Italian National Institute of Health; Rome Italy
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- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences; University of Rome La Sapienza; Rome Italy
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- Department of Gynaecologic, Obstetric and Urologic Sciences; University of Rome La Sapienza; Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention; University of Rome Tor Vergata; Rome Italy
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Pietropaolo V, Passariello C, Bellizzi A, Virga A, Anzivino E, Rodio D, Fioriti D, Bertozzi M, Voliani S, Scaravelli G, Antonini G, Gentile V. Analysis of Sperm Motility Related to Transcriptional Alterations of Mitocondrial Genes in Males Affected by Infertility. EUR J INFLAMM 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1201000321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Infertility is a problem afflicting about 1/6 couples, and in 40% of cases this is primarily due to the male. Male infertility is a multifactorial pathology and it seems mainly related to sperm motility or sperm number. However, a diagnosis of infertility is frequently not followed by a precise explanation of its cause, reflecting our poor understanding of the spermatogenesis-related regulatory mechanisms and gene expression profiles. Therefore, this study was design to investigate the relative gene expression of a specific gene profile in ejaculate spermatozoa of men affected by infertility. This profile included 13 mitochondrial gene encoding subunits of respiratory chain and 7 nuclear sperm motility-related genes. We used values of progressive sperm motility (PR) to separate subjects affected by infertility into two groups, showing PR values higher (H group) or lower (L group) than the mean of the sample, and to classify fertile men (control group). We did not obtain a statistically significant difference in nuclear gene expression patterns in spermatozoa among these three groups. On the other hand, we observed an over-expression in 11/13 tested mitochondrial genes in the population of infertile males with altered sperm motility compared to the control group. This over-expression led us to speculate that there is an abnormal mRNA transcription of these 11 subunits, that impaired the normal energy supply ensuring sperm motility. Regarding the under-expression of 2/13 tested mitochondrial genes, we could assume that the spermatozoa mtDNA has accumulated mutations involving these two genes (CYB and ND4L). In conclusion, our results will provide useful information for the development of molecular diagnostic tools for clinical assessment of sperm health. However, further investigation into other sperm-related genes is needed to establish their roles in male fertility.
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- V. Pietropaolo
- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urological Science, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Infectious Diseases “Lazzaro Spallanzani”, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Andrology, Pisa University, Italy
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- ART Italian National Register, National Centre for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urological Science, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urological Science, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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Gazzaniga P, Gradilone A, de Berardinis E, Busetto GM, Raimondi C, Gandini O, Nicolazzo C, Petracca A, Vincenzi B, Farcomeni A, Gentile V, Cortesi E, Frati L. Prognostic value of circulating tumor cells in nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer: a CellSearch analysis. Ann Oncol 2012; 23:2352-2356. [PMID: 22351740 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdr619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [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: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) provide prognostic information in patients with metastatic tumors. Recent studies have shown that CTCs are released in circulation in an early phase of cancer disease so that their presence is under investigation in the adjuvant setting. Few studies investigated the prognostic significance of CTCs enumeration in patients with metastatic and advanced bladder cancer. The current study has analyzed the presence of CTC in patients with nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-four NMIBC patients were enrolled and included in a 24-month follow-up program. Blood drawings were carried out in all patients at the first diagnosis. CellSearch system (Veridex; LLC, Raritan, NJ) was used for CTCs enumeration. RESULTS CTC were detectable in 8/44 patients (18%). Presence of CTC was found significantly associated to shorter time to first recurrence (6.5 versus 21.7 months, P < 0.001). Median time to progression was not reached, due to the short follow-up period. CTC presence was found associated to concomitant carcinoma in situ and higher T category. CONCLUSION The detection of CTC in this setting of disease may allow to distinguish patients with high risk of recurrence from those with high risk of progression, as well as to early identify patients candidate for adjuvant treatment.
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- Departments of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urological Sciences, Division of Urology, Sapienza University, Rome
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- Departments of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urological Sciences, Division of Urology, Sapienza University, Rome
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Campus Biomedico University, Rome
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- Departments of Public Health and Infectious Diseases
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- Departments of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urological Sciences, Division of Urology, Sapienza University, Rome
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- Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Division of Oncology, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Departments of Molecular Medicine
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Cerulli C, Busetto GM, Antonini G, Giovannone R, Di Placido M, Soda G, De Berardinis E, Gentile V. Primary metastatic neuroendocrine small cell bladder cancer: a case report and literature review. Urol Int 2012; 88:365-9. [PMID: 22236613 DOI: 10.1159/000335141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Small cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder (SCCUB) is a rare variant of neuroendocrine nonepithelial tumor. Clinically, SCCUB appears like a flat or ulcerated lesion and microscopically can cause microvascular invasion and necrosis. Small cell cancer, rarely found in the urogenital tract in a primitive form, usually coexists with urothelial bladder cancers. It has an incidence of 0.35-0.7% of all bladder neoplasms and survival at 5 years is estimated to be around 8%. A 60-year-old man who was a smoker was referred to our department with episodes of gross hematuria and pain in the lumbar region. After an extensive transurethral resection of the bladder, including of the muscular layer, the diagnosis of small cell carcinoma of the bladder was made. The neoplastic cells were positive with immunohistochemical staining for chromogranin A, paranuclear reactivity to cytokeratin and neuron-specific enolase. A total-body CT scan revealed lymph node involvement and hepatic, adrenal and lung metastases. Because of the advanced stage it was decided to avoid radical cystectomy and perform chemotherapy. The patient underwent two different cycles of cisplatin chemotherapy following international recommendations, but unfortunately without any response. After palliative therapy, the patient died in January 2010.
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- C Cerulli
- Department of Urology, Sapienza Rome University, Rome, Italy
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De Berardinis E, Busetto GM, Antonini G, Giovannone R, Gentile V. T1G3 high-risk NMIBC (non-muscle invasive bladder cancer): conservative treatment versus immediate cystectomy. Int Urol Nephrol 2011; 43:1047-57. [PMID: 21442469 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-011-9941-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2010] [Accepted: 02/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The management of stage T1 poorly differentiated G3 bladder cancer invading the lamina propria continues to be debated. These tumours are associated with a high risk of recurrence and progression; concomitant carcinoma in situ and/or multifocality are negative prognostic factors. Choosing between a preserving approach such as trans-urethral resection of the bladder (TURB) followed by maintenance bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and an invasive approach like cystectomy is critical. PATIENTS AND METHODS Overall, 80 patients underwent TURB and RE-TURB followed by intra-vesical induction treatment with BCG plus maintenance (Group A) while 72 patients underwent immediate radical cystectomy with extended lymphadenectomy (Group B). Patients were divided into 3 subgroups: uni-focal tumours, multi-focal tumours and carcinoma in situ associated lesions. In Group A, time to first recurrence and time to progression were analysed. A comparison was made between Group A and Group B regarding progression-free survival, cancer-specific survival and overall survival with a median follow-up time of 8.3 years. RESULTS As far as concerns Group A patients, 42 recurrences (52.5%) were reported in a median time of 10.4 months (range 3-26) and 25 progressions (31.2%) in a median time of 25 months (range 3-68). As far as concerns time to first recurrence and time to progression, both the Kaplan-Meier survival curves obtained are significant and P values are, respectively, 0.0263 and 0.0011. Comparing Groups A and B patients, 25 progressions (31.2%) in a median time of 25 months (range 3-68) and 18 progressions (25%) in a median time of 25.9 months (range 4-72), respectively, were recorded. Regarding overall survival, at 10 years, 24 deaths (42.5%) occurred in a median time of 55.4 months (range 12-94) in Group A and 42 deaths (58.3%) in a median time of 54.9 months (10-100) in Group B. Cancer-specific survival was evaluated in Group A with a total of 18 deaths (22.5%) in a median time of 47.5 months (range 16-78), and in Group B with a total of 16 deaths (22.2%) in a median time of 45.7 months (range 16-88). The progression-free survival Kaplan-Meier curve is not significant, the P value being 0.3801; the overall survival curve is significant with a P value of 0.0487 while the cancer-specific survival curve is not significant with a P value of 0.9762. DISCUSSION In Group A, considering "time to first recurrence", the difference is greater between unifocal lesions and multifocal or Cis-associated lesions. Conversely, for "time to progression", there is a greater difference between unifocal and multifocal tumours and Cis-associated tumours. Looking at "progression-free survival" in Group A and Group B patients, there is no statistically significant difference, like in cancer-specific survival. A statistically significant difference was observed in overall survival being in favour of conservative treatment thus reflecting that conservative treatment is not burdened by all the surgical and post-operative complications of cystectomy. CONCLUSIONS Although NMIBC invading the lamina propria, stage G3, with or without Cis-associated lesions are burdened both by a high volume of recurrences and progressions, cystectomy could be considered an aggressive approach. New biological markers are now needed which are able to predict the behaviour of the cancer and to guide the decision-making process between conservative or aggressive treatment.
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- E De Berardinis
- Department of Urology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Romano N, Prosperi V, Basili G, Lorenzetti L, Gentile V, Luceretti R, Biondi G, Goletti O. Acute thrombosis of the superior mesenteric artery in a 39-year-old woman with protein-S deficiency: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2011; 5:17. [PMID: 21244677 PMCID: PMC3036636 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-5-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2009] [Accepted: 01/18/2011] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Acute thromboembolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery is a condition with an unfavorable prognosis. Treatment of this condition is focused on early diagnosis, surgical or intravascular restoration of blood flow to the ischemic intestine, surgical resection of the necrotic bowel and supportive intensive care. In this report, we describe a case of a 39-year-old woman who developed a small bowel infarct because of an acute thrombotic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery, also involving the splenic artery. Case presentation A 39-year-old Caucasian woman presented with acute abdominal pain and signs of intestinal occlusion. The patient was given an abdominal computed tomography scan and ultrasonography in association with Doppler ultrasonography, highlighting a thrombosis of the celiac trunk, of the superior mesenteric artery, and of the splenic artery. She immediately underwent an explorative laparotomy, and revascularization was performed by thromboendarterectomy with a Fogarty catheter. In the following postoperative days, she was given a scheduled second and third look, evidencing necrotic jejunal and ileal handles. During all the surgical procedures, we performed intraoperative Doppler ultrasound of the superior mesenteric artery and celiac trunk to control the arterial flow without evidence of a new thrombosis. Conclusion Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare abdominal emergency that is characterized by a high mortality rate. Generally, acute mesenteric ischemia is due to an impaired blood supply to the intestine caused by thromboembolic phenomena. These phenomena may be associated with a variety of congenital prothrombotic disorders. A prompt diagnosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment. The treatment of choice remains laparotomy and thromboendarterectomy, although some prefer an endovascular approach. A second-look laparotomy could be required to evaluate viable intestinal handles. Some authors support a laparoscopic second-look. The possibility of evaluating the arteriotomy, during a repeated laparotomy with a Doppler ultrasound, is crucial to show a new thrombosis. Although the prognosis of acute mesenteric ischemia due to an acute arterial mesenteric thrombosis remains poor, a prompt diagnosis, aggressive surgical treatment and supportive intensive care unit could improve the outcome for patients with this condition.
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- Nicola Romano
- General Surgery Department, Health Unit Five, "F, Lotti" hospital Pontedera, Pisa, Italy.
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Palminteri E, Franco G, Berdondini E, Fusco F, De Cillis A, Gentile V. Anterior urethroplasty and effects on sexual life: which is the best technique? MINERVA UROL NEFROL 2010; 62:371-376. [PMID: 20944538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Established beliefs concerning outcomes following anterior urethral reconstruction are changing, both with regards to the genital cosmetics and to the impact on sexual activity. Today, the aim of stricture repair is not only to reinstate urinary function but also to safeguard sexual activity and guarantee genital cosmesis. A thorough evaluation of anterior urethroplasty results should include the sexual viewpoint which appears to play an important role in overall post-operative patient satisfaction. The most commonly reported sexual problems following anterior urethroplasty include: erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, penile curvature or shortening, dissatisfaction with genital cosmetic appearance, sensorial impairment of glans. The prevalence of specific post-operative sexual problems may be related to the site of reconstruction (penile or bulbar) and to the technique of urethroplasty employed. In penile urethral reconstruction, the wide use of buccal mucosa grafts seems to excel the use of skin flaps which easily distort the cosmesis and elasticity of the penis. In bulbar reconstructions, graft augmentation techniques seem to impact less on sexual outcome than excision anastomotic techniques. Therefore, the policy of primarily indicating an excision anastomotic procedure, whenever possible, should come under scrutiny. Eventual sexual outcomes should be incorporated in the choice of the optimal anterior urethral reconstruction and in pre-operative patient counselling.
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- E Palminteri
- Centre for Reconstructive Urethral and Genitalia Surgery, Arezzo, Italy.
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Gentile V, Brunetto D, Leo I, Bonetti S, Verrotti A, Franzoni E. Clinical and neuropsychological considerations in a case of unrecognized myoclonic epileptic jerks dramatically controlled by levetiracetam. Neuropediatrics 2010; 41:270-2. [PMID: 21445819 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1273704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) classification recognizes 2 forms of myoclonic epilepsy with a good prognosis: benign myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (BMEI) and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME); recent studies confirm the efficacy of levetiracetam (LEV) in treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGE) in patients with myoclonic seizures. We report a girl referred to our Child Neuropsychiatry Unit at age 9 years because of massive myoclonic jerks, previously diagnosed as tics. Neuropsychological examination evidenced mild cognitive impairment. The clinical and electroencephalogram (EEG) data led to diagnosis of BMEI with late presentation. A dramatic suppression of interictal and ictal epileptiform activity was achieved after only one intake of LEV. Another neuropsychological examination after 6 months of treatment showed performance improvement probably related to EEG modifications. LEV may be suitable for the first-line treatment of myoclonic idiopathic seizures.
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- V Gentile
- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Paediatric Department, University of Bologna, Italy
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De Vivo G, Di Lorenzo R, Ricotta M, Gentile V. Role of the transglutaminase enzymes in the nervous system and their possible involvement in neurodegenerative diseases. Curr Med Chem 2010; 16:4767-73. [PMID: 19929789 DOI: 10.2174/092986709789909594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2009] [Accepted: 11/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Transglutaminases are a large family of related and ubiquitous enzymes which catalyze the cross linking of a glutaminyl residue of a protein/peptide substrate to a lysyl residue of a protein/peptide co-substrate. In addition to lysyl residues, other second nucleophilic co-substrates may include monoamines or polyamines (to form mono- or bi-substituted /crosslinked adducts) or -OH groups (to form ester linkages). In absence of co-substrates, the nucleophile may be water, resulting in the net deamidation of the glutaminyl residue. These enzymes are also capable of catalyzing other reactions important for cell viability. The distribution and the physiological roles of human transglutaminases have been widely studied in numerous cell types and tissues and their roles in several diseases have begun to be identified. Recently, "tissue" transglutaminase (TG2) has been shown to be involved in the molecular mechanisms responsible for a very widespread human pathology, celiac disease (CD). Transglutaminase activity has also been hypothesized to be directly involved in the pathogenetic mechanisms responsible for several human neurodegenerative diseases, which are characterized in part by aberrant cerebral transglutaminase activity and by increased cross-linked proteins in affected brains, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), supranuclear palsy, Huntington's disease (HD) and the other recently identified polyglutamine diseases, and others. In this review we discuss the biological role of the transglutaminases in the nervous system, with particular interest in the molecular mechanisms, which could involve these enzymes in the pathophysiological processes responsible for human neurodegenerative diseases.
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- G De Vivo
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Second University of Naples, via Costantinopoli 16, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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Perugia G, Liberti M, Vicini P, Colistro F, Gentile V. Use of local hyperthermia as prophylaxis of fibrosis and modification in penile length following radical retropubic prostatectomy. Int J Hyperthermia 2009; 21:359-65. [PMID: 16019861 DOI: 10.1080/02656730500133827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of local hyperthermia in reducing possible penile shortening following radical retropubic prostatectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study population comprised 40 patients, aged 52-74 years, submitted to radical retropubic prostatectomy. Patients were divided into two groups of 20. In Group A, patients were submitted to local hyperthermia 3 weeks after surgery, three times a week, with treatment lasting 30 min. Patients received a total of 10 applications, which reached a local temperature of 39-40 degrees C. A second cycle was repeated after 1 month. In Group B, patients were submitted only to post-operative follow-up once a month. Penile length was measured in all patients both before and 3 months after surgery in the 'stretching phase' from the pubo-penile junction to the tip of the glans. RESULTS In Group A patients (hyperthermia treatment), no variation in penile length was observed in 16 cases (80%), while the reduction ranged from 0.5-1.5 cm in four cases (20%). In Group B, 12 patients (60%) showed a reduction in penile length ranging from 0.5-2.5 cm, while penile length remained unchanged in eight patients (40%). CONCLUSIONS Results of this study demonstrate a mild but statistically relevant reduction in penile shortening following low-grade, externally delivered penile hyperthermia, thus confirming the efficacy of this approach in preventing penile shortening caused by post-ischaemic fibrosis.
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- G Perugia
- Department of Urology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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De Vivo G, Gentile V. Transglutaminase-catalyzed post-translational modifications of proteins in the nervous system and their possible involvement in neurodegenerative diseases. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets 2009; 7:370-5. [PMID: 18991665 DOI: 10.2174/187152708786441821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Transglutaminases are a large family of related and ubiquitous enzymes which catalyze the cross-linking of a glutaminyl residue of a protein/peptide substrate to a lysyl residue of a protein/peptide co-substrate. These enzymes are also capable of catalyzing other reactions important for the cell viability. The distribution and the physiological roles of the human transglutaminases have been widely studied in numerous cell types and tissues and their roles in several diseases have begun to be identified. Recently, "tissue" transglutaminase (TG2) has been shown to be involved in the molecular mechanisms responsible for a very widespread human pathology, Celiac Disease (CD). Transglutaminase activity has also been hypothesized to be directly involved in the pathogenetic mechanisms responsible for several human neurodegenerative diseases, which are characterized in part by aberrant cerebral transglutaminase activity and by increased cross-linked proteins in affected brains, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), supranuclear palsy, Huntington's disease (HD) and other recently identified polyglutamine diseases. In this review we discuss the biochemistry of the transglutaminases, with particular reference to the molecular mechanisms that could be involved in the physiopathological processes responsible for these human neurodegenerative diseases.
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- G De Vivo
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Biondi G, Basili G, Lorenzetti L, Prosperi V, Angrisano C, Gentile V, Goletti O. [Acute abdomen due to anisakidosis]. Chir Ital 2008; 60:623-626. [PMID: 18837268] [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: 05/26/2023]
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Anisakidosis is the infestation of man by the larval stage of the parasite Anisakis simplex. A history of ingestion of raw or undercooked fish up to 48-72 hours before the onset is highly orientative. Based on the location of the lesions, various types of human anisakidosis have been identified: gastric, intestinal and luminal forms constitute the majority of cases and symptoms often mimic a variety of acute conditions such as gastritis, acute appendicitis, diverticulitis, or ileitis. We present a case of a young woman admitted to our department with acute abdominal pain. A history of raw fish ingestion was recorded. The patient was submitted to explorative laparoscopy in which an oedematous, thickened segment of ileum was observed. Therefore a small laparotomy was performed, followed by resection of the thickened ileum. The histological examination revealed transmural inflammation with marked infiltration of eosinophils. High levels of total IgE and Anisakis simplex-specific IgE were recorded. Anisakidosis is an underestimated cause of acute abdomen, and should be taken into consideration as a differential diagnosis in these conditions. Nevertheless, in most cases, the correct approach could prove difficult, because surgery may be necessary in these settings, allowing the diagnosis only by histological and parasitological investigation of the resected specimen.
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- Graziano Biondi
- U.O. Chirurgia Generale, Azienda USL 5 Pisa, P.O. Pontedera, Pisa
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Pescatori E, Giammusso B, Gentile V, Pirozzi Farina F. Male sexual distress: from definition to clinical approach. Sexologies 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1158-1360(08)72601-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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Fusco F, Lembo A, Ludovico GM, Pirozzi Farina F, Montorsi F, Menchini Fabris GF, Soli M, Scarpa RM, Gentile V, Motta M, Spera E, Casarico A, Sicuteri R, Rossi A, Mirone V. [Tadalafil versus sildenafil citrate in the treatment of ED:Italian patients' preferences and explanatory notes]. Urologia 2008; 75:24-31. [PMID: 21086372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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This is an open, multicentre, randomized, crossover study having the aim to evaluate the preference for sildenafil citrate or tadalafil in a population of Italian patients affected by ED, and to compare the efficacy and safety of these two drugs. MATERIAL AND METHODS. From October 2003 to November 2004, thirteen Italian centers enrolled ED patients (age >18) being in steady and naïve relation to ED treatment, both through PDE5 inhibitors and any other treatment option. These patients were randomized to sildenafil or tadalafil for 12 weeks, after which they were switched to the alternative treatment for a further 12 weeks. The preference was evaluated through the Treatment Preference Question (TPQ): "During this clinical trial you have taken tadalafil and sildenafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Which medication do you prefer to take for the next 8 weeks of treatment?". Moreover, patients were asked to express their preference as "strong" or "moderate" and to answer some questions to clarify the reasons behind their preference. SEP and IIEF-EF questionnaires were used for a comparison of efficacy. RESULTS. 167 patients were enrolled, 144 of whom completed both treatment periods. On being asked the TPQ, 75% of patients (n=108) decided to continue treatment with tadalafil, in particular because it made it possible to have an erection many hours after taking the medication (first or second preference reason for 64.8% of patients), while 25% (n=36) preferred sildenafil (p=0.001). Both drugs improved the IIEF-EF and SEP scores compared to baseline, with a slightly but significantly greater improvement with tadalafil for both parameters. CONCLUSIONS. Tadalafil and sildenafil are both effective and well tolerated. Most of the patients prefer tadalafil thanks to the possibility of having sexual intercourse many hours after taking the medication.
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Gentile V, Musco B, Della Giovampaola C, Lippolis PV, Seccia M. [Hemorrhagic shock caused by iatrogenic aorto-cava injury. Case report]. Ann Ital Chir 2007; 78:251-5. [PMID: 17722503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Vascular injuries during lumbar disc surgery vary between 1 and 5 per 10,000 disc operations and usually represent life-threatening events. MATERIAL AND METHODS The authors present a case of aorto-iliac and ICY laceration during lumbar disc hernia repair, successfully treated with immediate damage control and direct suture, followed by endovascular procedure. CASE REPORT A 34-year-old lady was operated on for a symptomatic disc herniation at L4-L5. Shortly after this procedure, an ipovolemic shock (IV degree) suddenly occurred with an evident abdominal distension. An emergent laparotomy in the same neurosurgery OR was then performed and revealed an active haemorrhage arising fJom an expansive retroperitoneal bleeding at the level of aorto-iliac bifurcation. After a proximal and distal damage control (manual compression plus aortic clamping) aortic and caval lacerations were repaired. An abdominal packing completed the procedure, due to the concomitant coagulopathy applied. At the second surgical look, carried out 24 hours after the first procedure, no active bleeding or vascular impairment were detected but an intraoperative US examination revealed a 3.5 cm wide right iliac pseudoaneurism confirmed by angioCT scan. This pseudoaneurism was later successfully treated with a double endovascular stenting. Postoperative outcome was uneventful and the patient was then discharged 11 days after the discectomy. Follow up study at 2 years did not demonstrate significant sequels. CONCLUSION Although rare, vascular injuries during lumbar disc hernia surgery, are extremely severe complications, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. In case of massive bleeding the presence of an "intrahospital" trauma team is a crucial factor for life-saving.
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- Valerio Gentile
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, U.O. Chirurgia Generale e d'Urgenza, Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Universittà di Pisa.
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Martin A, Romito G, Pepe I, De Vivo G, Merola MR, Limatola A, Gentile V. Transglutaminase-Catalyzed Reactions Responsible for the Pathogenesis ofCeliac Disease and Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Basic Biochemistry to Clinic. Curr Med Chem 2006; 13:1895-902. [PMID: 16842200 DOI: 10.2174/092986706777585068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Transglutaminases (TGases) are enzymes which catalyze the cross linking of a glutaminyl residue of a protein/peptide substrate to a lysyl residue of a protein/peptide co-substrate with the formation of an N-gamma-(epsilon-L-glutamyl)-L-lysine [GGEL] cross link (isopeptidic bond) and the concomitant release of ammonia. Such cross-linked proteins are often highly insoluble. The TGases are closely related enzymes and can also catalyze other important reactions for cell life. Recently, several findings concerning the relationships between the biochemical activities of the TGases and the basic molecular mechanisms responsible for some human diseases, have been reported. For example, some neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Huntington's disease (HD), Parkinson's disease (PD), supranuclear palsy, etc., are characterized in part by aberrant cerebral TGase activity and by increased cross-linked proteins in affected brains. Our article describes the biochemistry and the physio-pathological roles of the TGase enzymes, with particular reference to human pathologies in which the molecular mechanism of disease can be due to biochemical activities of the tissue TGase enzyme (tTGase, type 2), such as in a very common human disease, Celiac Disease (CD), and also in certain neuropsychiatric disorders.
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- A Martin
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Medical School, Second University of Naples (SUN), via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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Penta M, Fioriti D, Chinazzi A, Pietropaolo V, Conte MP, Schippa S, Tecca M, Gentile V, De Dominicis C, Chiarini F. Encrusted cystitis in an immunocompromised patient: possible coinfection by Corynebacterium urealyticum and E. coli. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2006. [PMID: 16569364 DOI: 10.1177/205873920601900126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Encrusted cystitis is a severe chronic inflammatory disease of the bladder characterized by excessively alkaline urine and calcifications within the bladder wall. A case of a 60 year-old man affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which developed encrusted cystitis due to Corynebacterium urealyticum with E. coli co-infection, shows that the treatment of encrusted cystitis with a endoscopic debulking of the encrusted stones and an antimicrobial therapy specific for C. urealyticum often is not sufficient for the complete resolution of symptoms.
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- M Penta
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rome-La Sapienza, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Mander A, Palleschi G, Gentile V, Gezeroglou H, Dornbusch T, Pastore AL, Carbone A. Early echographical assessment of minimal lesions of cavernosum corpora and tunica albuginea in subjects with erectile dysfunction, suggestive of La Peyronie's disease. Int J Impot Res 2006; 18:517-21. [PMID: 16528292 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The aim of the study is to evaluate the incidence and the echographic characteristics of minimal lesions of cavernosum corpora and tunica albuginea (TA) in subjects reporting erectile dysfunction (ED), which could suggest the suspicious of La Peyronie's disease (LPD). In total, 185 patients (pts) underwent dynamic penile Ultrasound Color Doppler (USCD) for ED. None of the pts presented any clinical symptoms or any clinical findings for LPD. In this study we evaluated, using USCD, thickness, echogenicity, regularity of the surface profile of the dorsal TA, the intercavernous and the intercaverno-spongeous septa, and the extension of the eventual pathologic lesions. In all, 16 pts (8.7%) presented minimal lesions at the ultrasound examinations. In nine of these pts (56%) the lesion was localized at the dorsal position, in six (38%) on the intercavernous septum and in one patient (6%) in both positions. The dorsal lesions were represented in nodular form in four pts (4%), and in diffuse form in five pts (55%). The nodular form was present in all the intercavernous septal lesions observed. As reported in the literature, USCD represents the investigative technique of choice in the study of LPD and in ED. Furthermore, the results of this study suggest that this technique could allow the localization of minimal lesions attributable to LPD during a preclinical phase of this disease. The localization of these lesions could permit to start a therapeutic approach during an early phase of the disease.
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- A Mander
- Department of Urology, Ubracci, University of Rome La Sapienza, Latina, Italy
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Basile Fasolo C, Mirone V, Gentile V, Parazzini F, Ricci E. Premature ejaculation: prevalence and associated conditions in a sample of 12,558 men attending the andrology prevention week 2001--a study of the Italian Society of Andrology (SIA). J Sex Med 2006; 2:376-82. [PMID: 16422869 DOI: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2005.20350.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [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: 12/31/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most frequent sexual complaint. AIM To investigate prevalence of PE and its associated conditions. METHODS We analyzed information gathered from men attending a free andrologic consultation in 186 Italian medical centers, in the setting of a project focused on andrologic prevention. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Risk factors for PE. RESULTS Five hundred sixty-nine men suffered from lifelong PE; 1,855 had previously normal ejaculation; and 234 had PE not specified. Men with PE were younger than those without, but after adjusting for concomitant erectile dysfunction the risk of PE significantly decreased with aging. Men more educated, or who had experienced a divorce had a slightly increased risk. Also, lifestyle and occupational status affected the risk of PE. Concerning medical history, a decreased risk of PE emerged in men with treated diabetes, and no association was found with hypertension, cardiopathy, hypercholesterolemia, and peripheral or central neuropathy. CONCLUSIONS The results of the analysis of a large dataset show that subjects with PE who are seeking treatment either have experienced stress-related problems or have a physical condition predisposing to this dysfunction (genital anomalies, prostate inflammation).
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- C Basile Fasolo
- Dipartimento di Psichiatria, Neurologia, Farmacia e Biotecnologia, Università di Pisa, Italy
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Fioriti D, Penta M, Mischitelli M, Degener AM, Pierangeli A, Gentile V, Nicosia R, Gallinelli C, Chiarini F, Pietropaolo V. Interstitial cystitis and infectious agents. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2006; 18:799-804. [PMID: 16388730 DOI: 10.1177/039463200501800424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/17/2022] Open
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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a syndrome consisting of severe refractory bladder symptoms of unknown etiology. The disease tends to affect Caucasian women with a mean age of 40 years, with 25% of patients under the age of 30. Few population based epidemiological studies of IC have been performed. We analyzed a case of interstitial cystitis in a 42-year-old non-smoker woman. In two biopsy samples the presence of viral DNA of human polyomavirus BK (BKV), human herpes virus type 1 and type 2 (HHV- 1 and HHV-2), adenovirus, human papillomavirus (HPV) and bacterial DNA (Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma genitalium) were evaluated by means of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Both samples resulted positive only for BKV and HPV DNA. HPV genotyping revealed the presence of HPV-66 that is associated with a high risk of cancer development. Thus the finding of a viral co-infection could support the hypothesis of the multi-factorial origin of this pathology.
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- Adenoviridae/chemistry
- Adult
- BK Virus/chemistry
- BK Virus/genetics
- Chlamydia trachomatis/chemistry
- Chlamydia trachomatis/genetics
- Cystitis, Interstitial/microbiology
- Cystitis, Interstitial/virology
- DNA, Bacterial/chemistry
- DNA, Bacterial/genetics
- DNA, Viral/analysis
- DNA, Viral/genetics
- Female
- Genotype
- Herpesvirus 1, Human/chemistry
- Herpesvirus 1, Human/genetics
- Herpesvirus 2, Human/chemistry
- Herpesvirus 2, Human/genetics
- Humans
- Mycoplasma genitalium/chemistry
- Mycoplasma genitalium/genetics
- Papillomaviridae/chemistry
- Papillomaviridae/genetics
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
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- D Fioriti
- Department of Public Health Sciences, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Piredda L, Amendola A, Colizzi V, Davies PJ, Farrace MG, Fraziano M, Gentile V, Uray I, Piacentini M, Fesus L. Lack of 'tissue' transglutaminase protein cross-linking leads to leakage of macromolecules from dying cells: relationship to development of autoimmunity in MRLIpr/Ipr mice. Cell Death Differ 2006; 4:463-72. [PMID: 16465267 DOI: 10.1038/sj.cdd.4400267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [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] [Received: 03/05/1999] [Revised: 04/05/1999] [Accepted: 04/15/1999] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Genetic defects of the CD95 (Fas/Apo-1) receptor/ligand system, has recently been involved in the development of human and murine autoimmunity. We investigated whether a deregulation of the ;tissue' transglutaminase (tTG), a multifunctional enzyme which is part of the molecular program of apoptosis, may act as a cofactor in the development of autoimmunity. We found that MRLlpr/lpr, which are characterized by a defect in the CD95 receptor and suffer of a severe systemic lupus erythematosus-like disease, produce large amounts of circulating tTG autoantibodies. This phenomenon is paralleled by an abnormal accumulation of an inactive enzyme protein in the accessory cells of lymphoid organs. To investigate the molecular mechanisms by which tTG inhibition may contribute to the development of autoimmunity we generated a cell culture model system consisting of L929 cells stably transfected with a full length tTG cDNA. When L929 cells were killed by Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNFalpha) a pronounced release of DNA and Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) was observed. Overexpression of tTG in these cells largely prevented the leakage of macromolecules determined by TNFalpha treatment, an effect which is abolished by inactivating the enzyme cross-linking activity by a synthetic inhibitor. These in vitro observations provided the basis to explain the increased levels of plasmatic LDH we detected in MRLlpr/lpr mice. These data suggest that lack of an active tTG may represent a cofactor in the development of autoimmunity.
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- L Piredda
- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Gentile V, Vicini P, Giacomelli L, Cardillo MR, Pierangeli A, Degener AM. Detection of human papillomavirus DNA, p53 and ki67 expression in penile carcinomas. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2006; 19:209-15. [PMID: 16569359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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Our study is aimed at evaluating the presence of p53 and Ki67 expression by immunohistochemistry in a series of 11 paraffin-embedded penile carcinomas. We also investigated the presence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in these tumours and performed an accurate typing by DNA sequencing on positive samples. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed with the anti-p53 and Ki67 mouse monoclonal antibodies. DNA extracted from small sections of each specimen was submitted to amplification with HPV specific general primers; PCR products of the proper length were purified and sequenced. IHC demonstrated nuclear accumulation of mutated p53 and Ki 67 expression in 10/11 tumour samples (90.9%). The prevalence of HPV DNA was 72.7%; the most prevalent type was HPV16. Sequencing analysis revealed the presence of HPV53 (12.5%), HPV18 (25%) and HPV16 (62.5%). Out of the p53 or Ki67 positive carcinomas the percentage of HPV positives was 80% and 70% respectively. Our results indicate that penile carcinoma is frequently associated to high risk HPV and with diffuse p53 and Ki67 expression.
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- V Gentile
- Department of Urology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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OBJECTIVE Previous experience in the treatment of plaque with hyperthermia in orthopaedics led the authors to investigate the effectiveness of this approach in patients with Peyronie's disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study population comprised 60 patients (aged 36-76 years) with advanced Peyronie's disease. Patients were divided into two groups (A and B), with 30 in each. Group A patients underwent local hyperthermia treatment, with 30-min treatment sessions twice a week for 5 weeks. Patients received a total of 10 applications, which reached a local temperature of 39-40 degrees C. A second cycle was repeated after a 1-month interval for a total of 20 treatment sessions. Group B patients were treated with intra-plaque infiltrations using 10 mg verapamil; they received one infiltration once a week for 3 months. Differences between the two groups, as well as between variables (before and after treatment), were analysed using Student t-test and Fisher test. RESULTS Hyperthermia significantly reduced plaque size and penile curvature and led to an increase in mean scores of erectile function (EF) domain, while verapamil had no such effects. Haemodynamic parameters were not significantly modified in either group. Hyperthermia caused significantly fewer side effects than verapamil infiltrations and was significantly more effective in preventing disease progression. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of pain reduction during erection. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study stress the efficacy of hyperthermia in the treatment of advanced Peyronie's disease.
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- G Perugia
- Department of Urology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Zampieri F, Gentile V, Lippolis PV, Zocco G, Chiarugi M, Seccia M. Giant aneurysm of the splenic artery in an elderly man short report and review of the literature. Ann Ital Chir 2005; 76:275-9. [PMID: 16355861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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UNLABELLED Splenic Artery Aneurysms (SAAs) are usually single and small lesions, and their size rarely exceed 3 cm. In a review of the literature from 1950 to date, only 18 aneurysms defined as "giant" were found in 15 reported papers. CASE REPORT A case of an 87-year-old man, successfully treated for a 7 cm wide aneurysm of the splenic artery is reported. Except for his age, the patient did not show any significant association with aneurysm-related diseases and was successfully submitted to en-bloc aneurysmectomy and splenectomy via open surgery.
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- Fabio Zampieri
- General and Emergency Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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Cardillo MR, Gentile V, Di Silverio F. Correspondence Re: Ghosh A and Heston WDW. Tumor target prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and its regulation in prostate cancer. J Cell Biochem 91:528-539, 2004. J Cell Biochem 2004; 93:641-3. [PMID: 15389976 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.20244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gentile V, Vicini P, Prigiotti G, Koverech A, Di Silverio F. Preliminary observations on the use of propionyl-L-carnitine in combination with sildenafil in patients with erectile dysfunction and diabetes. Curr Med Res Opin 2004; 20:1377-84. [PMID: 15383186 DOI: 10.1185/030079904x2394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of oral propionyl-L-carnitine (PLC) plus sildenafil in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) and diabetes unresponsive to sildenafil monotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with medically documented ED of organic or mixed aetiology and diabetes (type 1 and 2) were randomised to receive oral PLC (2 g/day) plus sildenafil (50 mg twice weekly) (20 patients, Group 1) or sildenafil alone (20 patients, Group 2), in a double-blind, fixed-dose study. All patients had been previously treated unsuccessfully with a minimum of eight administrations of sildenafil. Efficacy was evaluated using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire: total score, subscores for questions 3 (Q3; achieving an erection) and 4 (Q4; maintaining an erection) and global efficacy question (GEQ: 'Has treatment improved your erections?'). Patients Event Logs were also used. RESULTS After 24 weeks of treatment, mean scores for IIEF Q3 and Q4 had improved significantly in patients of Group 1 (4.25 +/- 0.63 and 3.95 +/- 1.0) compared with Group 2 (2.9 +/- 0.71 and 2.7 +/- 0.96) (p < 0.01). Moreover, the percentage of patients with improved erections (GEQ 68% vs. 23%) and successful intercourse attempts (76% vs. 34%) was significantly increased in Group 1 compared with Group 2 (p < 0.01). Fourteen (70%) patients in Group 1 and four (20%) in Group 2 reported an increase in mean IIEF EF domain score of > or = 4 (p < 0.01). Treatments were well tolerated and no patient discontinued study medication. Two patients in Group 1 reported mild gastric pain. CONCLUSIONS Salvage therapy with PLC plus sildenafil was more effective than sildenafil in the treatment of ED in patients with diabetes refractory to sildenafil monotherapy.
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- V Gentile
- Department of Urology U Bracci, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Mirone V, Ricci E, Gentile V, Basile Fasolo C, Parazzini F. Determinants of erectile dysfunction risk in a large series of Italian men attending andrology clinics. Eur Urol 2004; 45:87-91. [PMID: 14667522 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2003.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess determinants of ED in men who asked for a free of charge andrologic consultation during a week focused on andrologic prevention in Italy. METHODS Men were invited to attend 178 participating andrology centers for a free of charge visit for counselling about urologic or andrologic conditions. Data were recorded with a simple questionnaire used by all centers. RESULTS 2499 (19.9%) were diagnosed having ED. The frequency of ED increased with age, ranging from 4.6% in men under 25 years, to 37.6% in men over 74. In comparison with men with primary education the OR of ED was 0.8 (95% CI 0.7-0.9) in men with secondary education and 0.7 (95% CI 0.6-0.9) in those with university degree. After adjusting for age, the risk of ED was significantly higher in men consuming more than 3 glasses/day of alcoholic drinking (OR 1.4, 95% CI 1.1-2.0), in subjects smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day (OR 1.2, CI 95% 1.1-1.4) and in former smokers (OR 1.2, CI 95% 1.1-1.4). Men performing at least two hours per week of physical activity had a decreased risk of ED (OR 0.8, CI 95% 0.7-0.9). We found an increased risk of ED in men with diabetes (OR 1.2, 95% CI 1.1-1.4), hypertension (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.4), cardiopathy (OR 1.5, 95% CI 1.3-1.8) and hypercholesterolemia (OR 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.6). CONCLUSIONS This study provides further data on determinants of ED risk in a large data set and underlines the relationship between ED and cardiovascular diseases.
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- V Mirone
- Dipartimento di Urologia, Facoltà di Medicina, Università di Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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OBJECTIVES In an era when prevention is considered better than cure, is there a rationale for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) prevention? MATERIALS AND METHODS Medline and Current Content databases were searched for studies conduced in the last 10 years on BPH and the feasibility of prevention program. RESULTS Some important criteria for promoting prevention can be found in BPH disease. The significant impact of BPH on the male population and on its quality of life is well established. Knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of this disease is rapidly improving. However, the use of PSA or other markers to select a population at higher risk for developing BPH and its clinical manifestations needs to be better established. More data are available for secondary prevention against BPH progression. Although the action of some natural and nutritional agents on BPH tissue has been demonstrated experimentally, data from prospective clinical trials are not available. Synthetic agents such as 5alpha-reductase inhibitors or COX-2 inhibitors may be effective, but clinical results for primary prevention of BPH have not been reported. CONCLUSION At present, we propose a BPH prevention program as a basis for discussion and future work.
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- F Di Silverio
- Department of Urology, University la Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Pepe I, Occhino E, Cella G, Luongo A, Guardascione F, Gentile V. Biochemical mechanisms for a possible involvement of the transglutaminase activity in the pathogenesis of the polyglutamine diseases: Minireview article. Amino Acids 2004; 26:431-4. [PMID: 15290350 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-004-0089-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2004] [Accepted: 02/15/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Transglutaminases are a family of enzymes which show the common capacity to catalyse the cross-linking of protein substrates. Some members of this family of enzymes are also capable to catalyse other chemical reactions for the cell life. The distribution and the role of these enzymes have been studied in numerous cell types and tissues, but only recently their expression and functions started to be investigated in the Nervous System. One of the main biochemical properties of the Transglutaminase enzymes is to form large protein aggregates that are insoluble in all known protein detergents. Recently, the Transglutaminase activity has been hypothesised to be involved in the pathogenetic mechanisms responsible for the formation of cellular inclusions present in the Corea Major and in other polyglutamine diseases. In this review we describe the biochemical mechanisms by which the Transglutaminases could play a critical role in the physiopathology of the polyglutamine diseases.
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- I Pepe
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Sciarra A, Mariotti G, Gentile V, Voria G, Pastore A, Monti S, Di Silverio F. Neuroendocrine differentiation in human prostate tissue: is it detectable and treatable? BJU Int 2003; 91:438-45. [PMID: 12603395 DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2003.03066.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- A Sciarra
- Department of Urology 'U. Bracci', University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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