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  1. Article ; Online: Circadian variations in the elderly: A scoping review.

    Ferreira, Luciana L / Rosatto, Nadia / Marzullo, Paolo / Bellan, Mattia

    Chronobiology international

    2024  Volume 41, Issue 3, Page(s) 311–328

    Abstract: The circadian clock plays important roles in several physiological processes. With aging, some of these circadian rhythms have been shown to be disrupted and suggested contributing to age-related diseases. The aim of this scoping review was to examine ... ...

    Abstract The circadian clock plays important roles in several physiological processes. With aging, some of these circadian rhythms have been shown to be disrupted and suggested contributing to age-related diseases. The aim of this scoping review was to examine and map the existing evidence of circadian differences between young and older people in body fluid composition. Literature search was carried out on PubMed, Embase, Scopus and OpenGrey. The studies were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria by two independent reviewers and the results were summarized tabularly and narratively. The review process resulted in the identification of 1889 publications, of which 42 were eligible for inclusion. Forty-eight parameters or families of parameters were identified, including cortisol and melatonin, sex hormones, thyroid-related hormones, steroids and aldosterone. However, many were reported by only a single study. The results from the studies were heterogeneous. Even though the majority suggested the flattening of several circadian oscillations in the elderly population, this was not always observed for all the parameters analyzed, and some contradictory results were found. This review revealed a substantial number of publications that explored this research question, but further studies would be important to elucidate the clinical significance of these alterations.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Circadian Rhythm/physiology ; Melatonin ; Aging/physiology ; Hydrocortisone
    Chemical Substances Melatonin (JL5DK93RCL) ; Hydrocortisone (WI4X0X7BPJ)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 998996-1
    ISSN 1525-6073 ; 0742-0528
    ISSN (online) 1525-6073
    ISSN 0742-0528
    DOI 10.1080/07420528.2024.2327456
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  2. Article ; Online: Commenting on Paraneoplastic Arthritides: Insights to Pathogenesis, Diagnostic Approach, and Treatment.

    Bellan, Mattia / Sainaghi, Pier Paolo

    Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases

    2021  Volume 27, Issue 8S, Page(s) S879

    MeSH term(s) Arthritis ; Autoantibodies ; Humans ; Rheumatic Diseases
    Chemical Substances Autoantibodies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1283266-2
    ISSN 1536-7355 ; 1076-1608
    ISSN (online) 1536-7355
    ISSN 1076-1608
    DOI 10.1097/RHU.0000000000001448
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  3. Article: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Post-COVID-19 Lung Fibrosis: Links and Risks.

    Patrucco, Filippo / Solidoro, Paolo / Gavelli, Francesco / Apostolo, Daria / Bellan, Mattia

    Microorganisms

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 4

    Abstract: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is considered the paradigmatic example of chronic progressive fibrosing disease; IPF does not result from a primary immunopathogenic mechanism, but immune cells play a complex role in orchestrating the fibrosing ... ...

    Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is considered the paradigmatic example of chronic progressive fibrosing disease; IPF does not result from a primary immunopathogenic mechanism, but immune cells play a complex role in orchestrating the fibrosing response. These cells are activated by pathogen-associated or danger-associated molecular patterns generating pro-fibrotic pathways or downregulating anti-fibrotic agents. Post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis (PCPF) is an emerging clinical entity, following SARS-CoV-2 infection; it shares many clinical, pathological, and immune features with IPF. Similarities between IPF and PCPF can be found in intra- and extracellular physiopathological pro-fibrotic processes, genetic signatures, as well as in the response to antifibrotic treatments. Moreover, SARS-CoV-2 infection can be a cause of acute exacerbation of IPF (AE-IPF), which can negatively impact on IPF patients' prognosis. In this narrative review, we explore the pathophysiological aspects of IPF, with particular attention given to the intracellular signaling involved in the generation of fibrosis in IPF and during the SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the similarities between IPF and PCPF. Finally, we focus on COVID-19 and IPF in clinical practice.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2720891-6
    ISSN 2076-2607
    ISSN 2076-2607
    DOI 10.3390/microorganisms11040895
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  4. Article ; Online: The Potential Role of Vitamin D Supplementation in Cognitive Impairment Prevention.

    Zeqaj, Iris / Piffero, Roberto / Calzaducca, Elisa / Pirisi, Mario / Bellan, Mattia

    CNS & neurological disorders drug targets

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 5, Page(s) 628–637

    Abstract: Background: Vitamin D is implicated in many processes in the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurogenesis, neurotransmitter synthesis, synaptogenesis and protection against oxidative stress, thereby exerting a neuroprotective effect.: Objective!# ...

    Abstract Background: Vitamin D is implicated in many processes in the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurogenesis, neurotransmitter synthesis, synaptogenesis and protection against oxidative stress, thereby exerting a neuroprotective effect.
    Objective: In the present review, we aimed to evaluate the potential benefit(s) of vitamin D supplementation for CNS aging in different clinical contexts.
    Methods: We performed a literature search, looking for clinical trials and randomized clinical trials evaluating the effect of vitamin D supplementation on different endpoints related to cognitive outcomes.
    Results: Firstly, we identified 16 papers dealing with the impact of vitamin D supplementation on cognitive function in healthy subjects; the current literature suggests a real role for vitamin D supplementation in the prevention of cognitive decay in this clinical setting. Conversely, two papers suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Finally, current data on vitamin D in Alzheimer's disease are contradictory.
    Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation may improve the cognitive outcomes of patients with MCI, whereas there is no evidence that it may prevent dementia or modulate the course of Alzheimer's disease.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Vitamin D/therapeutic use ; Vitamin D/pharmacology ; Cognitive Dysfunction/prevention & control ; Cognitive Dysfunction/drug therapy ; Dietary Supplements ; Alzheimer Disease/prevention & control ; Alzheimer Disease/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Vitamin D (1406-16-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-27
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2228394-8
    ISSN 1996-3181 ; 1871-5273
    ISSN (online) 1996-3181
    ISSN 1871-5273
    DOI 10.2174/1871527322666230328130417
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  5. Article ; Online: COVID‑19: different waves and different outcomes.

    Patrucco, Filippo / Bellan, Mattia / Solidoro, Paolo

    Polish archives of internal medicine

    2022  Volume 132, Issue 10

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-21
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Editorial ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 123500-x
    ISSN 1897-9483 ; 0032-3772
    ISSN (online) 1897-9483
    ISSN 0032-3772
    DOI 10.20452/pamw.16352
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  6. Article: A Review: The Potential Involvement of Growth Arrest-Specific 6 and Its Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Lung Damage and in Coronavirus Disease 2019.

    Apostolo, Daria / Ferreira, Luciana L / Di Tizio, Alice / Ruaro, Barbara / Patrucco, Filippo / Bellan, Mattia

    Microorganisms

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 8

    Abstract: The tyrosine kinase receptors of the TAM family-Tyro3, Axl and Mer-and their main ligand Gas6 (growth arrest-specific 6) have been implicated in several human diseases, having a particularly important role in the regulation of innate immunity and ... ...

    Abstract The tyrosine kinase receptors of the TAM family-Tyro3, Axl and Mer-and their main ligand Gas6 (growth arrest-specific 6) have been implicated in several human diseases, having a particularly important role in the regulation of innate immunity and inflammatory response. The Gas6/TAM system is involved in the recognition of apoptotic debris by immune cells and this mechanism has been exploited by viruses for cell entry and infection. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a multi-systemic disease, but the lungs are particularly affected during the acute phase and some patients may suffer persistent lung damage. Among the manifestations of the disease, fibrotic abnormalities have been observed among the survivors of COVID-19. The mechanisms of COVID-related fibrosis remain elusive, even though some parallels may be drawn with other fibrotic diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Due to the still limited number of scientific studies addressing this question, in this review we aimed to integrate the current knowledge of the Gas6/TAM axis with the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying COVID-19, with emphasis on the development of a fibrotic phenotype.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2720891-6
    ISSN 2076-2607
    ISSN 2076-2607
    DOI 10.3390/microorganisms11082038
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  7. Article ; Online: Role of the Gas6/TAM System as a Disease Marker and Potential Drug Target.

    Sainaghi, Pier Paolo / Bellan, Mattia / Nerviani, Alessandra

    Disease markers

    2021  Volume 2021, Page(s) 2854925

    MeSH term(s) Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/genetics ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/immunology ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; Gene Expression ; Hematologic Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Hematologic Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Hematologic Neoplasms/genetics ; Hematologic Neoplasms/immunology ; Humans ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/diagnosis ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/drug therapy ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/genetics ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/immunology ; Immunologic Factors/therapeutic use ; Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/genetics ; Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/immunology ; Liver Cirrhosis/diagnosis ; Liver Cirrhosis/drug therapy ; Liver Cirrhosis/genetics ; Liver Cirrhosis/immunology ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnosis ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/drug therapy ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/genetics ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/immunology ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins/antagonists & inhibitors ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins/immunology ; Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/antagonists & inhibitors ; Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/genetics ; Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases/immunology ; Sjogren's Syndrome/diagnosis ; Sjogren's Syndrome/drug therapy ; Sjogren's Syndrome/genetics ; Sjogren's Syndrome/immunology ; c-Mer Tyrosine Kinase/antagonists & inhibitors ; c-Mer Tyrosine Kinase/genetics ; c-Mer Tyrosine Kinase/immunology
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Immunologic Factors ; Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins ; growth arrest-specific protein 6 ; MERTK protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1) ; Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases (EC 2.7.10.1) ; TYRO3 protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1) ; axl receptor tyrosine kinase (EC 2.7.10.1) ; c-Mer Tyrosine Kinase (EC 2.7.10.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 604951-5
    ISSN 1875-8630 ; 0278-0240
    ISSN (online) 1875-8630
    ISSN 0278-0240
    DOI 10.1155/2021/2854925
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  8. Article ; Online: Commenting on "Prognostic and diagnostic significance of copeptin in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute heart failure: data from ACE 2 study" by Jacob A. Winther and colleagues.

    Castello, Luigi Mario / Bellan, Mattia

    Respiratory research

    2018  Volume 19, Issue 1, Page(s) 35

    Abstract: We would like to comment on the article entitled "Prognostic and diagnostic significance of copeptin in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute heart failure: data from ACE 2 study" by Jacob A. Winther and colleagues, in the ...

    Abstract We would like to comment on the article entitled "Prognostic and diagnostic significance of copeptin in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute heart failure: data from ACE 2 study" by Jacob A. Winther and colleagues, in the light of the results of a multicentric study published in 2014 by Vetrone F. et al., in which 336 patients with dyspnea were enrolled in the Emergency Departments of three University Hospitals in Italy.These two studies confirm the prognostic role of copeptin in patients with dyspnea due to heart failure but, while Winther et al. performed the copeptin measurements only at admission, Vetrone et al. evaluated the time-course of copeptin plasma concentration from the admission to the hospital discharge. The results showed a better performance of copeptin measured at discharge as prognostic biomarker compared to copeptin at hospital admission; similarly, a lower reduction or an increase in copeptin concentration from admission to discharge was a strong prognostic predictor of unfavorable outcome. In our opinion this is a very important result, opening new perspectives for the use of copeptin as prognostic marker in HF patients.
    MeSH term(s) Acute Disease ; Biomarkers/blood ; Glycopeptides/blood ; Heart Failure/blood ; Heart Failure/diagnosis ; Heart Failure/epidemiology ; Humans ; Multicenter Studies as Topic/methods ; Prognosis ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/blood ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/diagnosis ; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Glycopeptides ; copeptins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-03-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2041675-1
    ISSN 1465-993X ; 1465-9921
    ISSN (online) 1465-993X
    ISSN 1465-9921
    DOI 10.1186/s12931-018-0738-7
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  9. Article ; Online: Serum biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Patrucco, Filippo / Bellan, Mattia / Solidoro, Paolo

    Panminerva medica

    2020  Volume 63, Issue 2, Page(s) 199–200

    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers/blood ; Disease Progression ; Humans ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/blood ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/diagnosis
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-05
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 123572-2
    ISSN 1827-1898 ; 0031-0808
    ISSN (online) 1827-1898
    ISSN 0031-0808
    DOI 10.23736/S0031-0808.20.04049-5
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  10. Article ; Online: Measure of lung dielectric proprieties in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: correlation with clinical, radiological and pulmonary functional parameters.

    Patrucco, Filippo / Albera, Carlo / Bellan, Mattia / Zava, Martina / Gavelli, Francesco / Balbo, Piero Emilio / Solidoro, Paolo

    Respiratory medicine

    2023  Volume 217, Page(s) 107370

    Abstract: Background: Dielectric properties of biological tissues are biophysical parameters; in lung they change with amount of air, blood and parenchyma. Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS™) technology measures dielectric properties of lung tissues quantifying the ...

    Abstract Background: Dielectric properties of biological tissues are biophysical parameters; in lung they change with amount of air, blood and parenchyma. Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS™) technology measures dielectric properties of lung tissues quantifying the content of fluids inside the scan volume. We aimed to evaluate the reliability of ReDS™ measure in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) patients and in healthy volunteers, and to investigate the correlation of ReDS™ score with clinical, radiological and functional parameters.
    Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study, including 52 patients with diagnosis of IPF and 17 healthy volunteers; for each patient we recorded: complete functional evaluation, dyspnoea score (mMRC scale), Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) Computed Tomography (CT) pattern (UIP definite or probable) and ReDS™ measure (expressed in %).
    Results: ReDS™ measure was reported as correct both in patients and controls, the firsts with higher scores (33.8% vs 29.1%, p = 0.003). In IPF patients we observed a significant inverse correlation with ReDS™ score and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Vital Capacity (VC) and Total Lung Capacity (TLC) measures and, when we considered only patients with UIP definite CT pattern, the correlation was inverse with FVC, VC, TLC, DLCO. In IPF patients the higher was mMRC dyspnoea index, the higher was ReDS™ score. No significant correlations were observed between ReDS™ score and functional parameters in healthy controls.
    Discussion: We demonstrated a correlation of ReDS™ scores with some functional (mainly indicative or diagnostic for restriction) and clinical parameters in IPF patients; the score was correlated with density of tissues possibly quantifying tissue fibrosis in IPF patients.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Reproducibility of Results ; Lung/diagnostic imaging ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/diagnostic imaging ; Vital Capacity ; Dyspnea/etiology ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Observational Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1003348-8
    ISSN 1532-3064 ; 0954-6111
    ISSN (online) 1532-3064
    ISSN 0954-6111
    DOI 10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107370
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