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  1. Article ; Online: Cancer Prevention Prioritized at AACR Annual Meeting and a New Working Group.

    Albini, Adriana

    Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.)

    2022  Volume 15, Issue 8, Page(s) 475–479

    Abstract: Scientific advances in the late 19th century set the stage for progress in understanding and treating cancer, a disease that was previously considered almost hopeless. One hundred years later, cancer prevention is becoming an increasingly important focus ...

    Abstract Scientific advances in the late 19th century set the stage for progress in understanding and treating cancer, a disease that was previously considered almost hopeless. One hundred years later, cancer prevention is becoming an increasingly important focus for oncology research. New tools and ideas bring to the field some extremely promising molecular, organizational, social, and political approaches, which were a focus of the American Association for Cancer Research 2022 Annual Meeting and of the newly launched AACR Cancer Prevention Working Group (CPWG). We are moving toward precision prevention, better tools for early detection and for risk assessment, the use of a Precancer Atlas, unveiling of new biomarkers. Besides improving lifestyle, by avoiding risk factors such as tobacco use, excessive UV exposure, infectious agents, as well as poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, overweight, and obesity, many other factors can impact cancer risk, which is a warning to consider a multifaceted molecular but also social approach. Gender, ethnicity, geographic, and economic lines are associated with disparities in prevention, which we want to overcome. Here we summarize some challenges and priorities in cancer prevention emerging from the work of AACR and CPWG.
    MeSH term(s) Exercise ; Humans ; Life Style ; Medical Oncology ; Neoplasms/etiology ; Obesity/complications ; United States/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2434717-6
    ISSN 1940-6215 ; 1940-6207
    ISSN (online) 1940-6215
    ISSN 1940-6207
    DOI 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-22-0310
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  2. Article ; Online: High-risk pulmonary embolism in a post-COVID 19 female under hormonal contraception.

    Sonaglioni, Andrea / Lombardo, Michele / Albini, Adriana / Harari, Sergio

    European heart journal. Case reports

    2023  Volume 7, Issue 11, Page(s) ytad547

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2514-2119
    ISSN (online) 2514-2119
    DOI 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad547
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  3. Article: From antiquity to contemporary times: how olive oil by-products and waste water can contribute to health.

    Albini, Adriana / Albini, Francesca / Corradino, Paola / Dugo, Laura / Calabrone, Luana / Noonan, Douglas M

    Frontiers in nutrition

    2023  Volume 10, Page(s) 1254947

    Abstract: Since antiquity, numerous advantages of olive oil and its by-products have been recognized in various domains, including cooking, skincare, and healthcare. Extra virgin olive oil is a crucial component of the Mediterranean diet; several of its compounds ... ...

    Abstract Since antiquity, numerous advantages of olive oil and its by-products have been recognized in various domains, including cooking, skincare, and healthcare. Extra virgin olive oil is a crucial component of the Mediterranean diet; several of its compounds exert antioxidant, anti-proliferative, anti-angiogenic and pro-apoptotic effects against a variety of cancers, and also affect cellular metabolism, targeting cancer cells through their metabolic derangements. Numerous olive tree parts, including leaves, can contribute metabolites useful to human health. Olive mill waste water (OMWW), a dark and pungent liquid residue produced in vast amounts during olive oil extraction, contains high organic matter concentrations that may seriously contaminate the soil and surrounding waters if not managed properly. However, OMWW is a rich source of phytochemicals with various health benefits. In ancient Rome, the farmers would employ what was known as amurca, a mulch-like by-product of olive oil production, for many purposes and applications. Several studies have investigated anti-angiogenic and chemopreventive activities of OMWW extracts. The most prevalent polyphenol in OMWW extracts is hydroxytyrosol (HT). Verbascoside and oleuperin are also abundant. We assessed the impact of one such extract, A009, on endothelial cells (HUVEC) and cancer cells. A009 was anti-angiogenic in several
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2776676-7
    ISSN 2296-861X
    ISSN 2296-861X
    DOI 10.3389/fnut.2023.1254947
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  4. Article ; Online: Extracellular Matrix Invasion in Metastases and Angiogenesis: Commentary on the Matrigel "Chemoinvasion Assay".

    Albini, Adriana

    Cancer research

    2016  Volume 76, Issue 16, Page(s) 4595–4597

    Abstract: ... See related article by Albini A et al., Cancer Res 1987;47:3239-45Visit the Cancer Research 75(th ...

    Abstract Invasive and metastatic cells must cross the basement membrane's extracellular matrix to disseminate to distant sites. Although in the eighties the concept was well established, no easy in vitro functional assay was available. Working in Hynda Kleinman's and George Martin's laboratory at NIH (Bethesda, MD), where the reconstituted basement membrane Matrigel was discovered, I had the intuition that Matrigel coating of migration filters could represent a valid tool to mimic in vitro biological matrix barriers. The "chemoinvasion assay" using Matrigel in Boyden blind-well chambers was developed in 1985-1986 and published in Cancer Research in 1987. It was a rapid and easy tool for studying invasion, a crucial step in cancer metastasis. Since its conception, the assay has been employed for studies on the metastatic process, angiogenesis, and for the screening of drugs that are potentially able to decrease cell invasion. It was adapted to be easily employed as a routine assay and commercialized. In that historical article, we also described the use of thick layers of Matrigel for the study of morphogenesis of invasive cells, a simple and visual assay, adaptable to reproduce collective cell migration in vitro To date, in its diverse optimized variants, the chemoinvasion assay is still widely used, contributing to novel data production. In the era of precision medicine and next-generation sequencing, the cheap, fast, and reproducible chemoinvasion assay may have further developments, including possible applications in the investigations on cancer stem cells, immunity and immune modulators, applications with siRNA silencing, selection of aggressive cell populations, and phenotypes and genetic evaluations. Cancer Res; 76(16); 4595-7. ©2016 AACR.See related article by Albini A et al., Cancer Res 1987;47:3239-45Visit the Cancer Research 75(th) Anniversary timeline.
    MeSH term(s) Collagen/history ; Drug Combinations ; Extracellular Matrix/pathology ; History, 20th Century ; Humans ; Laminin/history ; Medical Oncology/history ; Medical Oncology/methods ; Neoplasm Invasiveness/pathology ; Neovascularization, Pathologic/pathology ; Proteoglycans/history
    Chemical Substances Drug Combinations ; Laminin ; Proteoglycans ; matrigel (119978-18-6) ; Collagen (9007-34-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-08-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Historical Article ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1432-1
    ISSN 1538-7445 ; 0008-5472
    ISSN (online) 1538-7445
    ISSN 0008-5472
    DOI 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-16-1971
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  5. Article ; Online: Decidual-Like NK Cell Polarization: From Cancer Killing to Cancer Nurturing.

    Albini, Adriana / Noonan, Douglas M

    Cancer discovery

    2020  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 28–33

    Abstract: Natural killer (NK) cells accumulate at the fetal-maternal interface and represent 70% of immune cells in the decidua (dNK) at first-trimester pregnancy; they are immune-tolerant toward the semiallogenic fetus and are "nurturing" and nonkilling NK cells. ...

    Abstract Natural killer (NK) cells accumulate at the fetal-maternal interface and represent 70% of immune cells in the decidua (dNK) at first-trimester pregnancy; they are immune-tolerant toward the semiallogenic fetus and are "nurturing" and nonkilling NK cells. A subset of NK cells in patients with cancer have features in common with dNK, which include expressing CD56, CD9, CD49a, and CXCR3, being poorly cytotoxic and proangiogenic, and mimicking the decidual nurturing role. In the oncologic patient, several factors can "decidualize" NK cells, turning them into immune-suppressant, growth-promoting proangiogenic cells. Here, we suggest ways to sharpen their blunted blades and intercept and curb their cancer-nurturing attitudes to restore their cytotoxic capabilities.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Killer Cells, Natural/immunology ; Neoplasms/immunology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2625242-9
    ISSN 2159-8290 ; 2159-8274
    ISSN (online) 2159-8290
    ISSN 2159-8274
    DOI 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-20-0796
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  6. Article ; Online: Navigating resistance to ALK inhibitors in the lorlatinib era: a comprehensive perspective on NSCLC.

    Gemelli, Maria / Albini, Adriana / Catalano, Gianpiero / Incarbone, Matteo / Cannone, Maria / Balladore, Emanuela / Ricotta, Riccardo / Pelosi, Giuseppe

    Expert review of anticancer therapy

    2024  , Page(s) 1–15

    Abstract: Introduction: The emergence of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has revolutionized targeted therapy. This dynamic landscape, featuring novel ALK inhibitors and combination therapies, necessitates a ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The emergence of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has revolutionized targeted therapy. This dynamic landscape, featuring novel ALK inhibitors and combination therapies, necessitates a profound understanding of resistance mechanisms for effective treatment strategies. Recognizing two primary categories - on-target and off-target resistance - underscores the need for comprehensive assessment.
    Areas covered: This review delves into the intricacies of resistance to ALK inhibitors, exploring complexities in identification and management. Molecular testing, pivotal for early detection and accurate diagnosis, forms the foundation for patient stratification and resistance management. The literature search methodology involved comprehensive exploration of Pubmed and Embase. The multifaceted perspective encompasses new therapeutic horizons, ongoing clinical trials, and their clinical implications post the recent approval of lorlatinib.
    Expert opinion: Our expert opinion encapsulates the critical importance of understanding resistance mechanisms in the context of ALK inhibitors for shaping successful treatment approaches. With a focus on molecular testing and comprehensive assessment, this review contributes valuable insights to the evolving landscape of NSCLC therapy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2112544-2
    ISSN 1744-8328 ; 1473-7140
    ISSN (online) 1744-8328
    ISSN 1473-7140
    DOI 10.1080/14737140.2024.2344648
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  7. Article ; Online: What the oncologist can learn from diabetes studies: Epidemiology, prevention, management, cure.

    Albini, Adriana / Gallo, Marco

    Diabetes research and clinical practice

    2018  Volume 143, Page(s) 364–368

    Abstract: Notwithstanding massive efforts and investment in improving cancer therapy, the limited progress made in reducing overall mortality has mostly been achieved through early diagnosis. Mortality rates for cardiovascular disease are in decline, a success ... ...

    Abstract Notwithstanding massive efforts and investment in improving cancer therapy, the limited progress made in reducing overall mortality has mostly been achieved through early diagnosis. Mortality rates for cardiovascular disease are in decline, a success attributable in large part to an active prevention approach coupled with identification of risk factors and biomarkers. Promising natural and synthetic molecules including numerous flavonoids have the potential to be used in diabetes care and in prevention of cardiovascular pathologies. These concepts should also be applied to cancer, the incidence of which continues to increase. In cancer chemoprevention low toxicity drugs or dietary constituents are used to prevent or delay onset of malignancy. Evidence is accumulating that cancer chemoprevention is a valuable weapon against human cancer. For example, doubling of fruit and fiber intake is associated with reduction of colorectal cancer whereas fat food consumption appears to increase malignant progression of certain tumors. Breast, colorectal and prostate cancer are the most suitable cancers for dietary prevention and scientists have strong data in these cancers at basic, translational, clinical and epidemiological levels, due to experimental evidence and the large EPIC study. Physical activity is also crucial. Yet, cancer chemoprevention research in oncology is largely underrepresented and lags far behind the efforts dedicated to therapy; it is important to close this gap. Few European phase III clinical trials are ongoing and systematic development of novel agents for cancer prevention is rare in Europe.
    MeSH term(s) Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis ; Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology ; Diabetes Mellitus/prevention & control ; Diabetes Mellitus/therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Oncologists/education ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-02-02
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 632523-3
    ISSN 1872-8227 ; 0168-8227
    ISSN (online) 1872-8227
    ISSN 0168-8227
    DOI 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.01.026
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  8. Article: The Carotenoid Diatoxanthin Modulates Inflammatory and Angiogenesis Pathways In Vitro in Prostate Cancer Cells.

    Sansone, Clementina / Pistelli, Luigi / Calabrone, Luana / Del Mondo, Angelo / Fontana, Angelo / Festa, Marco / Noonan, Douglas M / Albini, Adriana / Brunet, Christophe

    Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: Xanthophylls, a group of carotenoids, have attracted attention as human health benefit compounds thanks to their functionality and bioavailability. The great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities of diatoxanthin (Dt), a photoprotective xanthophyll ... ...

    Abstract Xanthophylls, a group of carotenoids, have attracted attention as human health benefit compounds thanks to their functionality and bioavailability. The great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities of diatoxanthin (Dt), a photoprotective xanthophyll synthetized by diatoms, were recently documented. This study investigates the capacity of Dt to intercept prostate cancer progression in vitro on different human cell lines, exploring its role against cancer proliferation and angiogenesis. Our results highlighted the chemopreventive role of Dt already at low concentration (44.1 pM) and suggest that the Dt-induced cancer cell death occurred through oxidative stress mechanisms. This hypothesis was supported by variations on the expression of key genes and proteins. Oxidative stress cell deaths (e.g., ferroptosis) are recently described types of cell death that are closely related to the pathophysiological processes of many diseases, such as tumors. Nonetheless, the interest of Dt was further strengthened by its ability to inhibit angiogenesis. The results are discussed considering the actual progress and requirements in cancer therapy, notably for prostate cancer.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704216-9
    ISSN 2076-3921
    ISSN 2076-3921
    DOI 10.3390/antiox12020359
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  9. Article ; Online: Impact of aging on immunity in the context of COVID-19, HIV, and tuberculosis.

    Grifoni, Alba / Alonzi, Tonino / Alter, Galit / Noonan, Douglas McClain / Landay, Alan L / Albini, Adriana / Goletti, Delia

    Frontiers in immunology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1146704

    Abstract: Knowledge of aging biology needs to be expanded due to the continuously growing number of elderly people worldwide. Aging induces changes that affect all systems of the body. The risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer increases with age. In particular, ...

    Abstract Knowledge of aging biology needs to be expanded due to the continuously growing number of elderly people worldwide. Aging induces changes that affect all systems of the body. The risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer increases with age. In particular, the age-induced adaptation of the immune system causes a greater susceptibility to infections and contributes to the inability to control pathogen growth and immune-mediated tissue damage. Since the impact of aging on immune function, is still to be fully elucidated, this review addresses some of the recent understanding of age-related changes affecting key components of immunity. The emphasis is on immunosenescence and inflammaging that are impacted by common infectious diseases that are characterized by a high mortality, and includes COVID-19, HIV and tuberculosis.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; COVID-19 ; Inflammation ; Aging ; Tuberculosis ; HIV Infections
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1146704
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  10. Article ; Online: The multifaceted nature of IL-10: regulation, role in immunological homeostasis and its relevance to cancer, COVID-19 and post-COVID conditions.

    Carlini, Valentina / Noonan, Douglas M / Abdalalem, Eslam / Goletti, Delia / Sansone, Clementina / Calabrone, Luana / Albini, Adriana

    Frontiers in immunology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1161067

    Abstract: Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a pleiotropic cytokine that has a fundamental role in modulating inflammation and in maintaining cell homeostasis. It primarily acts as an anti-inflammatory cytokine, protecting the body from an uncontrolled immune response, ... ...

    Abstract Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a pleiotropic cytokine that has a fundamental role in modulating inflammation and in maintaining cell homeostasis. It primarily acts as an anti-inflammatory cytokine, protecting the body from an uncontrolled immune response, mostly through the Jak1/Tyk2 and STAT3 signaling pathway. On the other hand, IL-10 can also have immunostimulating functions under certain conditions. Given the pivotal role of IL-10 in immune modulation, this cytokine could have relevant implications in pathologies characterized by hyperinflammatory state, such as cancer, or infectious diseases as in the case of COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 syndrome. Recent evidence proposed IL-10 as a predictor of severity and mortality for patients with acute or post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. In this context, IL-10 can act as an endogenous danger signal, released by tissues undergoing damage in an attempt to protect the organism from harmful hyperinflammation. Pharmacological strategies aimed to potentiate or restore IL-10 immunomodulatory action may represent novel promising avenues to counteract cytokine storm arising from hyperinflammation and effectively mitigate severe complications. Natural bioactive compounds, derived from terrestrial or marine photosynthetic organisms and able to increase IL-10 expression, could represent a useful prevention strategy to curb inflammation through IL-10 elevation and will be discussed here. However, the multifaceted nature of IL-10 has to be taken into account in the attempts to modulate its levels.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome ; Interleukin-10 ; SARS-CoV-2/metabolism ; Inflammation/drug therapy ; Cytokines/metabolism ; Neoplasms
    Chemical Substances Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8) ; Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1161067
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