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  1. Article ; Online: Vaccinia virus binds to the scavenger receptor MARCO on the surface of keratinocytes.

    MacLeod, Daniel T / Nakatsuji, Teruaki / Wang, Zhenping / di Nardo, Anna / Gallo, Richard L

    The Journal of investigative dermatology

    2014  Volume 135, Issue 1, Page(s) 142–150

    Abstract: ... with keratinocytes. The class A scavenger receptor known as MARCO (macrophage receptor with collagenous structure) is ... with AD. VV bound directly to MARCO, and overexpression of MARCO increased susceptibility to VV infection ... Furthermore, ligands with affinity for MARCO, or excess soluble MARCO, competitively inhibited VV infection ...

    Abstract Patients with altered skin immunity, such as individuals with atopic dermatitis (AD), can have a life-threatening disruption of the epidermis known as eczema vaccinatum after vaccinia virus (VV) infection of the skin. Here, we sought to better understand the mechanism(s) by which VV associates with keratinocytes. The class A scavenger receptor known as MARCO (macrophage receptor with collagenous structure) is expressed on human and mouse keratinocytes and found to be abundantly expressed in the skin of patients with AD. VV bound directly to MARCO, and overexpression of MARCO increased susceptibility to VV infection. Furthermore, ligands with affinity for MARCO, or excess soluble MARCO, competitively inhibited VV infection. These findings indicate that MARCO promotes VV infection and highlights potential new therapeutic strategies for prevention of VV infection in the skin.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cells, Cultured ; Dermatitis, Atopic/etiology ; Dermatitis, Atopic/immunology ; Dermatitis, Atopic/metabolism ; Humans ; Keratinocytes/cytology ; Keratinocytes/immunology ; Keratinocytes/metabolism ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Mice, Knockout ; Protein Binding/immunology ; Receptors, Immunologic/genetics ; Receptors, Immunologic/immunology ; Receptors, Immunologic/metabolism ; Receptors, Scavenger/antagonists & inhibitors ; Receptors, Scavenger/metabolism ; Smallpox Vaccine/adverse effects ; Smallpox Vaccine/immunology ; Vaccinia/immunology ; Vaccinia/metabolism ; Vaccinia/prevention & control ; Vaccinia virus/immunology ; Vaccinia virus/metabolism ; Viral Vaccines
    Chemical Substances MARCO protein, human ; Marco protein, mouse ; Receptors, Immunologic ; Receptors, Scavenger ; Smallpox Vaccine ; Viral Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-08-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 80136-7
    ISSN 1523-1747 ; 0022-202X
    ISSN (online) 1523-1747
    ISSN 0022-202X
    DOI 10.1038/jid.2014.330
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  2. Article ; Online: HSV-1 exploits the innate immune scavenger receptor MARCO to enhance epithelial adsorption and infection.

    MacLeod, Daniel T / Nakatsuji, Teruaki / Yamasaki, Kenshi / Kobzik, Lester / Gallo, Richard L

    Nature communications

    2013  Volume 4, Page(s) 1963

    Abstract: ... receptor with collagenous structure (MARCO), previously thought to enhance antiviral defense by enabling nucleic acid ... with heparan sulphate proteoglycans to mediate adsorption to epithelial cells. Ligands of MARCO dramatically inhibit ... Herpes simplex virus type 1 glycoprotein C closely co-localizes with MARCO at the cell surface, and glycoprotein C ...

    Abstract Herpes simplex virus type 1 is an important epithelial pathogen and has the potential for significant morbidity in humans. Here we demonstrate that a cell surface scavenger receptor, macrophage receptor with collagenous structure (MARCO), previously thought to enhance antiviral defense by enabling nucleic acid recognition, is usurped by herpes simplex virus type 1 and functions together with heparan sulphate proteoglycans to mediate adsorption to epithelial cells. Ligands of MARCO dramatically inhibit herpes simplex virus type 1 adsorption and infection of human keratinocytes and protect mice against infection. Herpes simplex virus type 1 glycoprotein C closely co-localizes with MARCO at the cell surface, and glycoprotein C binds directly to purified MARCO with high affinity. Increasing MARCO expression enhances herpes simplex virus type 1 infection while MARCO(-/-) mice have reduced susceptibility to infection by herpes simplex virus type 1. These findings demonstrate that herpes simplex virus type 1 binds to MARCO to enhance its capacity for disease, and suggests a new therapeutic target to alter pathogenicity of herpes simplex virus type 1 in skin infection.
    MeSH term(s) Adsorption ; Animals ; Cell Membrane/metabolism ; Epithelial Cells/metabolism ; Epithelial Cells/pathology ; Epithelial Cells/virology ; Herpes Simplex/metabolism ; Herpes Simplex/pathology ; Herpes Simplex/virology ; Herpesvirus 1, Human/physiology ; Humans ; Immunity, Innate/immunology ; Keratinocytes/metabolism ; Keratinocytes/pathology ; Keratinocytes/virology ; Ligands ; Mice ; Protein Binding ; Protein Transport ; Receptors, Immunologic/metabolism ; Receptors, Scavenger/metabolism ; Viral Envelope Proteins/isolation & purification ; Viral Envelope Proteins/metabolism ; Virion/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Ligands ; MARCO protein, human ; Marco protein, mouse ; Receptors, Immunologic ; Receptors, Scavenger ; Viral Envelope Proteins ; glycoprotein gC, herpes simplex virus type 1
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-05-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/ncomms2963
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  3. Article ; Online: La noción de marco y sistema de referencia para la enseñanza de la relatividad del movimiento en la física clásica

    Oscar Fernando Gallo Aconcha

    Revista Científica, Vol 13, Iss

    2011  Volume 1

    Abstract: ... que tienen las nociones de marco y sistema de referencia en la relatividad clásica y de cómo influyen e la enseñanza ... están íntimamente ligadas a las nociones de marco y sistema de referencia y ...

    Abstract La introducción de la enseñanza de la física moderna y en particular de la relatividad del movimiento en la educación media se ha convertido en la última década en una preocupación para investigadores de la didáctica de la física y maestros. Con esta propuesta se pretende mostrar la importancia que tienen las nociones de marco y sistema de referencia en la relatividad clásica y de cómo influyen e la enseñanza de la relatividad del movimiento. En muchos casos la comprensión de algunos conceptos no ha sido lograda de la mejor manera, generando falencias a la hora de analizar fenómenos y enfrentar la validez de proposiciones teóricas que dan cuenta de los mismos; esto ocurre, en particular cuando se enseñan temas referentes a la relatividad del movimiento. El trabajo se limitara a mostrar como las nociones de movimiento, espacio y cuerpo están íntimamente ligadas a las nociones de marco y sistema de referencia y de cómo estos últimos están muy lejos de una simple definición.
    Keywords Marco de referencia ; Sistema de referencia ; Relatividad del movimiento ; movimiento ; espacio ; cuerpo ; Technology ; T ; Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Prognostic value of integrative genomic approaches for IDH-mutant gliomas.

    Gallo, Marco

    Neuro-oncology

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 11, Page(s) 2042–2043

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Prognosis ; Isocitrate Dehydrogenase/genetics ; Genes, Homeobox ; Glioma/genetics ; Brain Neoplasms/genetics ; Genomics
    Chemical Substances Isocitrate Dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.41)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2028601-6
    ISSN 1523-5866 ; 1522-8517
    ISSN (online) 1523-5866
    ISSN 1522-8517
    DOI 10.1093/neuonc/noad151
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  5. Article: Papel de los servicios de Atención Especializada del Sistema Nacional de Salud en el nuevo marco de la prevencion de riesgos laborales (y II).

    Gallo-Fernández, M

    Revista de neurologia

    2000  Volume 31, Issue 9, Page(s) 876–879

    Abstract: Introduction: Since 1986, the Government of Navarra has taken over the functions of security and health as part of the health 'area', with a broad conception of health, avoiding separating the citizen from the worker. In 1993, the Instituto Navarro de ... ...

    Title translation Role of specialized care services of the national health service in the framework for the prevention of occupational risks (II).
    Abstract Introduction: Since 1986, the Government of Navarra has taken over the functions of security and health as part of the health 'area', with a broad conception of health, avoiding separating the citizen from the worker. In 1993, the Instituto Navarro de Salud Laboral created, under the direction of the departments of Health and Labor, combined diverse functions and resources, integrating preexisting structures into a technical department to be responsible for the overall health care of workers.
    Development: The structure is based on two coordinated pillars, security and hygiene at work and occupational health. As more specifically to do with health, we describe the systems of epidemiological information and vigilance and programs for occupational disabilities, health activities in industry and investigation of diseases. The Unidades de Salud Laboral link the workplace with the public health service. The occupational health plan of Navarra will set out future strategies.
    Conclusions: It is necessary to involve neurologists in occupational health. Occupational risks and injury are everyone's problem. The neurologist's role in accidents is usually of health care; detection of illness is more difficult when an occupational relationship is not considered. Data from work should be included in the clinical history. The official figures for occupational neurological diseases are ridiculous and more cases should be detected. There should be a fluid relationship between neurologists, occupational doctors and experts in prevention.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; National Health Programs/organization & administration ; Neurology/organization & administration ; Occupational Health ; Occupational Medicine/organization & administration ; Regional Health Planning ; Spain
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2000-11
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1468278-3
    ISSN 1576-6578 ; 0210-0010
    ISSN (online) 1576-6578
    ISSN 0210-0010
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  6. Article ; Online: Current advancements in B-cell receptor sequencing fast-track the development of synthetic antibodies.

    Gallo, Eugenio

    Molecular biology reports

    2024  Volume 51, Issue 1, Page(s) 134

    Abstract: ... the ability to improve the design and engineering of synthetic Abs by offering an initial sequence framework ...

    Abstract Synthetic antibodies (Abs) are a class of engineered proteins designed to mimic the functions of natural Abs. These are produced entirely in vitro, eliminating the need for an immune response. As such, synthetic Abs have transformed the traditional methods of raising Abs. Likewise, deep sequencing technologies have revolutionized genomics and molecular biology. These enable the rapid and cost-effective sequencing of DNA and RNA molecules. They have allowed for accurate and inexpensive analysis of entire genomes and transcriptomes. Notably, via deep sequencing it is now possible to sequence a person's entire B-cell receptor immune repertoire, termed BCR sequencing. This procedure allows for big data explorations of natural Abs associated with an immune response. Importantly, the identified sequences have the ability to improve the design and engineering of synthetic Abs by offering an initial sequence framework for downstream optimizations. Additionally, machine learning algorithms can be introduced to leverage the vast amount of BCR sequencing datasets to rapidly identify patterns hidden in big data to effectively make in silico predictions of antigen selective synthetic Abs. Thus, the convergence of BCR sequencing, machine learning, and synthetic Ab development has effectively promoted a new era in Ab therapeutics. The combination of these technologies is driving rapid advances in precision medicine, diagnostics, and personalized treatments.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell/genetics ; Antibodies/genetics ; Algorithms ; Big Data ; Genomics
    Chemical Substances Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell ; Antibodies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 186544-4
    ISSN 1573-4978 ; 0301-4851
    ISSN (online) 1573-4978
    ISSN 0301-4851
    DOI 10.1007/s11033-023-08941-0
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  7. Article ; Online: The rise of big data: deep sequencing-driven computational methods are transforming the landscape of synthetic antibody design.

    Gallo, Eugenio

    Journal of biomedical science

    2024  Volume 31, Issue 1, Page(s) 29

    Abstract: ... Within this framework, deep sequencing has enabled the exploration of whole genomes and transcriptomes, including ...

    Abstract Synthetic antibodies (Abs) represent a category of artificial proteins capable of closely emulating the functions of natural Abs. Their in vitro production eliminates the need for an immunological response, streamlining the process of Ab discovery, engineering, and development. These artificially engineered Abs offer novel approaches to antigen recognition, paratope site manipulation, and biochemical/biophysical enhancements. As a result, synthetic Abs are fundamentally reshaping conventional methods of Ab production. This mirrors the revolution observed in molecular biology and genomics as a result of deep sequencing, which allows for the swift and cost-effective sequencing of DNA and RNA molecules at scale. Within this framework, deep sequencing has enabled the exploration of whole genomes and transcriptomes, including particular gene segments of interest. Notably, the fusion of synthetic Ab discovery with advanced deep sequencing technologies is redefining the current approaches to Ab design and development. Such combination offers opportunity to exhaustively explore Ab repertoires, fast-tracking the Ab discovery process, and enhancing synthetic Ab engineering. Moreover, advanced computational algorithms have the capacity to effectively mine big data, helping to identify Ab sequence patterns/features hidden within deep sequencing Ab datasets. In this context, these methods can be utilized to predict novel sequence features thereby enabling the successful generation of de novo Ab molecules. Hence, the merging of synthetic Ab design, deep sequencing technologies, and advanced computational models heralds a new chapter in Ab discovery, broadening our comprehension of immunology and streamlining the advancement of biological therapeutics.
    MeSH term(s) Genomics ; Binding Sites, Antibody ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1193378-1
    ISSN 1423-0127 ; 1021-7770
    ISSN (online) 1423-0127
    ISSN 1021-7770
    DOI 10.1186/s12929-024-01018-5
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  8. Article: Editorial: Management and Treatment of Pilonidal Disease: 189 Years After Mayo.

    Gallo, Gaetano / Milone, Marco / La Torre, Marco / Basso, Luigi

    Frontiers in surgery

    2022  Volume 9, Page(s) 950793

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2773823-1
    ISSN 2296-875X
    ISSN 2296-875X
    DOI 10.3389/fsurg.2022.950793
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  9. Article ; Online: The local variation of the Gaussian modulus enables different pathways for fluid lipid vesicle fusion.

    Bottacchiari, Matteo / Gallo, Mirko / Bussoletti, Marco / Casciola, Carlo Massimo

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 23

    Abstract: Viral infections, fertilization, neurotransmission, and many other fundamental biological processes rely on membrane fusion. Straightforward calculations based on the celebrated Canham-Helfrich elastic model predict a large topological energy barrier ... ...

    Abstract Viral infections, fertilization, neurotransmission, and many other fundamental biological processes rely on membrane fusion. Straightforward calculations based on the celebrated Canham-Helfrich elastic model predict a large topological energy barrier that prevents the fusion process from being thermally activated. While such high energy is in accordance with the physical barrier function of lipid membranes, it is difficult to reconcile with the biological mechanisms involved in fusion processes. In this work, we use a Ginzburg-Landau type of free energy that recovers the Canham-Helfrich model in the limit of small width-to-vesicle-extension ratio, with the additional ability to handle topological transitions. We show that a local modification of the Gaussian modulus in the merging region both dramatically lowers the elastic energy barrier and substantially changes the minimal energy pathway for fusion, in accordance with experimental evidence. Therefore, we discuss biological examples in which such a modification might play a crucial role.
    MeSH term(s) Membrane Fusion ; Entropy ; Membranes ; Biological Transport ; Lipids ; Lipid Bilayers
    Chemical Substances Lipids ; Lipid Bilayers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-50922-7
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  10. Article ; Online: Design and Characterization of a Powered Wheelchair Autonomous Guidance System.

    Gallo, Vincenzo / Shallari, Irida / Carratù, Marco / Laino, Valter / Liguori, Consolatina

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 5

    Abstract: The current technological revolution driven by advances in machine learning has motivated a wide range of applications aiming to improve our quality of life. Representative of such applications are autonomous and semiautonomous Powered Wheelchairs (PWs), ...

    Abstract The current technological revolution driven by advances in machine learning has motivated a wide range of applications aiming to improve our quality of life. Representative of such applications are autonomous and semiautonomous Powered Wheelchairs (PWs), where the focus is on providing a degree of autonomy to the wheelchair user as a matter of guidance and interaction with the environment. Based on these perspectives, the focus of the current research has been on the design of lightweight systems that provide the necessary accuracy in the navigation system while enabling an embedded implementation. This motivated us to develop a real-time measurement methodology that relies on a monocular RGB camera to detect the caregiver's feet based on a deep learning method, followed by the distance measurement of the caregiver from the PW. An important contribution of this article is the metrological characterization of the proposed methodology in comparison with measurements made with dedicated depth cameras. Our results show that despite shifting from 3D imaging to 2D imaging, we can still obtain comparable metrological performances in distance estimation as compared with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) or even improved compared with stereo cameras. In particular, we obtained comparable instrument classes with LiDAR and stereo cameras, with measurement uncertainties within a magnitude of 10 cm. This is further complemented by the significant reduction in data volume and object detection complexity, thus facilitating its deployment, primarily due to the reduced complexity of initial calibration, positioning, and deployment compared with three-dimensional segmentation algorithms.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s24051581
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