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Article ; Online: Ivermectin (IVM) Possible Side Activities and Implications in Antimicrobial Resistance and Animal Welfare: The Authors' Perspective.

Piras, Cristian / Gugliandolo, Enrico / Castagna, Fabio / Palma, Ernesto / Britti, Domenico

2022 Volume 9, Issue 1

Abstract: Ivermectin has a wide number of many diverse functions. Certainly, it is irreplaceable for the treatment of parasitic pathologies in both human and veterinary medicine, and the latter represents the major field of its application. It has been called the " ...

Abstract	Ivermectin has a wide number of many diverse functions. Certainly, it is irreplaceable for the treatment of parasitic pathologies in both human and veterinary medicine, and the latter represents the major field of its application. It has been called the "drug for the world's poor" because of its role as a saviour for those living on the margins of society, in underdeveloped areas afflicted by devastating and debilitating diseases, such as Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic filariasis. It showed huge, unexpected potential as an antibacterial (
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-01-11
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2768971-2
ISSN	2306-7381 ; 2306-7381
ISSN (online)	2306-7381
ISSN	2306-7381
DOI	10.3390/vetsci9010024
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Article ; Online: Recent Advances in the Determination of Milk Adulterants and Contaminants by Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy

Ceniti, Carlotta / Spina, Anna Antonella / Piras, Cristian / Oppedisano, Francesca / Tilocca, Bruno / Roncada, Paola / Britti, Domenico / Morittu, Valeria Maria

Foods. 2023 July 31, v. 12, no. 15

2023

Abstract: The presence of chemical contaminants, toxins, or veterinary drugs in milk, as well as the adulteration of milk from different species, has driven the development of new tools to ensure safety and quality. Several analytical procedures have been proposed ...

Abstract	The presence of chemical contaminants, toxins, or veterinary drugs in milk, as well as the adulteration of milk from different species, has driven the development of new tools to ensure safety and quality. Several analytical procedures have been proposed for the rapid screening of hazardous substances or the selective confirmation of the authenticity of milk. Mid-infrared spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared have been two of the most relevant technologies conventionally employed in the dairy industry. These fingerprint methodologies can be very powerful in determining the trait of raw material without knowing the identity of each constituent, and several aspects suggest their potential as a screening method to detect adulteration. This paper reviews the latest advances in applying mid-infrared spectroscopy for the detection and quantification of adulterants, milk dilution, the presence of pathogenic bacteria, veterinary drugs, and hazardous substances in milk.
Keywords	adulterated products ; chemical pollutants ; dairy industry ; milk ; raw materials ; spectroscopy
Language	English
Dates of publication	2023-0731
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	2704223-6
ISSN	2304-8158
ISSN	2304-8158
DOI	10.3390/foods12152917
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Article: Ivermectin (IVM) Possible Side Activities and Implications in Antimicrobial Resistance and Animal Welfare: The Authors’ Perspective

Piras, Cristian / Gugliandolo, Enrico / Castagna, Fabio / Palma, Ernesto / Britti, Domenico

Veterinary sciences. 2022 Jan. 11, v. 9, no. 1

2022

Abstract	Ivermectin has a wide number of many diverse functions. Certainly, it is irreplaceable for the treatment of parasitic pathologies in both human and veterinary medicine, and the latter represents the major field of its application. It has been called the “drug for the world’s poor” because of its role as a saviour for those living on the margins of society, in underdeveloped areas afflicted by devastating and debilitating diseases, such as Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic filariasis. It showed huge, unexpected potential as an antibacterial (Chlamydia trachomatis and mycobacteria), and it has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. The research line described here is placed right in the middle of the investigation on the impact of this drug as an antimicrobial and an immunomodulator. Being a drug widely employed for mass administration, it is mandatory to broaden the knowledge of its possible interaction with bacterial growth and its generation of antimicrobial resistance. Equally, it is important to understand the impact of these drugs on the immune systems of animal species, e.g., horses and dogs, in which this drug is often used. More importantly, could immunomodulation and antibacterial activity promote both bacterial growth and the occurrence of resistance mechanisms?
Keywords	Bancroftian filariasis ; Chlamydia trachomatis ; animal welfare ; antibacterial properties ; antibiotic resistance ; bacterial growth ; humans ; immunomodulation ; immunomodulators ; ivermectin ; onchocerciasis ; society ; veterinary medicine
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-0111
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2768971-2
ISSN	2306-7381
ISSN	2306-7381
DOI	10.3390/vetsci9010024
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Article: Mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy for the detection of cow's milk in buffalo milk.

Spina, Anna Antonella / Ceniti, Carlotta / Piras, Cristian / Tilocca, Bruno / Britti, Domenico / Morittu, Valeria Maria

Journal of animal science and technology

2022 Volume 64, Issue 3, Page(s) 531–538

Abstract: In Italy, buffalo mozzarella is a largely sold and consumed dairy product. The fraudulent adulteration of buffalo milk with cheaper and more available milk of other species is very frequent. In the present study, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ( ... ...

Abstract	In Italy, buffalo mozzarella is a largely sold and consumed dairy product. The fraudulent adulteration of buffalo milk with cheaper and more available milk of other species is very frequent. In the present study, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), in combination with multivariate analysis by partial least square (PLS) regression, was applied to quantitatively detect the adulteration of buffalo milk with cow milk by using a fully automatic equipment dedicated to the routine analysis of the milk composition. To enhance the heterogeneity, cow and buffalo bulk milk was collected for a period of over three years from different dairy farms. A total of 119 samples were used for the analysis to generate 17 different concentrations of buffalo-cow milk mixtures. This procedure was used to enhance variability and to properly randomize the trials. The obtained calibration model showed an
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-05-31
Publishing country	Korea (South)
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2775231-8
ISSN	2055-0391
ISSN	2055-0391
DOI	10.5187/jast.2022.e22
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Article: Plants with Antimicrobial Activity Growing in Italy: A Pathogen-Driven Systematic Review for Green Veterinary Pharmacology Applications.

Piras, Cristian / Tilocca, Bruno / Castagna, Fabio / Roncada, Paola / Britti, Domenico / Palma, Ernesto

Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

2022 Volume 11, Issue 7

Abstract: Drug resistance threatening humans may be linked with antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance in other species, especially among farm animals and, more in general, in the entire environment. From this perspective, Green Veterinary Pharmacology was ... ...

Abstract	Drug resistance threatening humans may be linked with antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance in other species, especially among farm animals and, more in general, in the entire environment. From this perspective, Green Veterinary Pharmacology was proven successful for the control of parasites in small ruminants and for the control of other pests such as varroa in bee farming. As in anthelmintic resistance, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the major challenges against the successful treatment of infectious diseases, and antimicrobials use in agriculture contributes to the spread of more AMR bacterial phenotypes, genes, and proteins. With this systematic review, we list Italian plants with documented antimicrobial activity against possible pathogenic microbes. Methods: The literature search included all the manuscripts published since 1990 in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus using the keywords (i) "antimicrobial, plants, Italy"; (ii) "antibacterial, plant, Italy"; (iii) "essential oil, antibacterial, Italy"; (iv) "essential oil, antimicrobial, Italy"; (v) "methanol extract, antibacterial, Italy"; (vi) "methanol extract, antimicrobial, Italy". Results: In total, 105 manuscripts that documented the inhibitory effect of plants growing in Italy against bacteria were included. One hundred thirty-five plants were recorded as effective against Gram+ bacteria, and 88 against Gram-. This will provide a ready-to-use comprehensive tool to be further tested against the indicated list of pathogens and will suggest new alternative strategies against bacterial pathogens to be employed in Green Veterinary Pharmacology applications.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-07-08
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2681345-2
ISSN	2079-6382
ISSN	2079-6382
DOI	10.3390/antibiotics11070919
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Article: Recent Advances in the Determination of Milk Adulterants and Contaminants by Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy.

Ceniti, Carlotta / Spina, Anna Antonella / Piras, Cristian / Oppedisano, Francesca / Tilocca, Bruno / Roncada, Paola / Britti, Domenico / Morittu, Valeria Maria

Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 12, Issue 15

Abstract	The presence of chemical contaminants, toxins, or veterinary drugs in milk, as well as the adulteration of milk from different species, has driven the development of new tools to ensure safety and quality. Several analytical procedures have been proposed for the rapid screening of hazardous substances or the selective confirmation of the authenticity of milk. Mid-infrared spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared have been two of the most relevant technologies conventionally employed in the dairy industry. These fingerprint methodologies can be very powerful in determining the trait of raw material without knowing the identity of each constituent, and several aspects suggest their potential as a screening method to detect adulteration. This paper reviews the latest advances in applying mid-infrared spectroscopy for the detection and quantification of adulterants, milk dilution, the presence of pathogenic bacteria, veterinary drugs, and hazardous substances in milk.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-07-31
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2704223-6
ISSN	2304-8158
ISSN	2304-8158
DOI	10.3390/foods12152917
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Article: Role of Mitochondria in Host-Pathogen Interaction.

Soggiu, Alessio / Roncada, Paola / Bonizzi, Luigi / Piras, Cristian

Advances in experimental medicine and biology

2019 Volume 1158, Page(s) 45–57

Abstract: The centrality of the mitochondrion in the evolution and control of the cellare now supported by many experimental studies. Not only with regard to the energy metabolism but also and especially with regard to the other functions indispensable for the ... ...

Abstract	The centrality of the mitochondrion in the evolution and control of the cellare now supported by many experimental studies. Not only with regard to the energy metabolism but also and especially with regard to the other functions indispensable for the cell such as apoptosis and the control of innate immunity through different complex cell signaling pathways. All this makes them one of the main targets during infections supported by pathogenic microorganisms. The interaction and control of these organelles by pathogens results, from the latest experimental evidence, of fundamental importance in the fate of the host cell and in the progression of infectious diseases.
MeSH term(s)	Apoptosis ; Host-Pathogen Interactions ; Immunity, Innate ; Mitochondria/metabolism ; Signal Transduction
Language	English
Publishing date	2019-08-26
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2214-8019 ; 0065-2598
ISSN (online)	2214-8019
ISSN	0065-2598
DOI	10.1007/978-981-13-8367-0_3
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Article ; Online: The Bee Gut Microbiota: Bridging Infective Agents Potential in the One Health Context.

Tilocca, Bruno / Greco, Viviana / Piras, Cristian / Ceniti, Carlotta / Paonessa, Mariachiara / Musella, Vincenzo / Bava, Roberto / Palma, Ernesto / Morittu, Valeria Maria / Spina, Anna Antonella / Castagna, Fabio / Urbani, Andrea / Britti, Domenico / Roncada, Paola

International journal of molecular sciences

2024 Volume 25, Issue 7

Abstract: The bee gut microbiota plays an important role in the services the bees pay to the environment, humans and animals. Alongside, gut-associated microorganisms are vehiculated between apparently remote habitats, promoting microbial heterogeneity of the ... ...

Abstract	The bee gut microbiota plays an important role in the services the bees pay to the environment, humans and animals. Alongside, gut-associated microorganisms are vehiculated between apparently remote habitats, promoting microbial heterogeneity of the visited microcosms and the transfer of the microbial genetic elements. To date, no metaproteomics studies dealing with the functional bee microbiota are available. Here, we employ a metaproteomics approach to explore a fraction of the bacterial, fungal, and unicellular parasites inhabiting the bee gut. The bacterial community portrays a dynamic composition, accounting for specimens of human and animal concern. Their functional features highlight the vehiculation of virulence and antimicrobial resistance traits. The fungal and unicellular parasite fractions include environment- and animal-related specimens, whose metabolic activities support the spatial spreading of functional features. Host proteome depicts the major bee physiological activities, supporting the metaproteomics strategy for the simultaneous study of multiple microbial specimens and their host-crosstalks. Altogether, the present study provides a better definition of the structure and function of the bee gut microbiota, highlighting its impact in a variety of strategies aimed at improving/overcoming several current hot topic issues such as antimicrobial resistance, environmental pollution and the promotion of environmental health.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Bees ; Animals ; Gastrointestinal Microbiome ; One Health ; Microbiota ; Cross Reactions ; Anti-Infective Agents
Chemical Substances	Anti-Infective Agents
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-03-27
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2019364-6
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
ISSN (online)	1422-0067
ISSN	1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
DOI	10.3390/ijms25073739
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Article: Entomopathogenic Fungi for Pests and Predators Control in Beekeeping

Bava, Roberto / Castagna, Fabio / Piras, Cristian / Musolino, Vincenzo / Lupia, Carmine / Palma, Ernesto / Britti, Domenico / Musella, Vincenzo

Veterinary sciences. 2022 Feb. 21, v. 9, no. 2

2022

Abstract: The emergence of resistance to chemical drugs in beekeeping is becoming a phenomenon of widespread concern. One promising alternative to the use of chemicals is entomopathogenic organisms that are environmentally friendly and are capable of stopping the ... ...

Abstract	The emergence of resistance to chemical drugs in beekeeping is becoming a phenomenon of widespread concern. One promising alternative to the use of chemicals is entomopathogenic organisms that are environmentally friendly and are capable of stopping the expression of resistance once it has evolved. In the recent past, the scientific community has carried out several experiments addressing the use of microbiological control agents. In particular, experimental studies using entomopathogenic fungi have had more success in honey bee research. With their adherence properties and their ability to digest the cuticle and overcome the host defense mechanism, they could be a suitable ingredient in bioacaricides. Several promising fungi have been identified in the search for effective means to control pest populations. The data obtained from the different experiments are interesting and often favorable to their use, but there are also conflicting results. The aim of this review is to describe the state of the art on the topic under investigation.
Keywords	apiculture ; honey bees ; ingredients ; pest control
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-0221
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2768971-2
ISSN	2306-7381
ISSN	2306-7381
DOI	10.3390/vetsci9020095
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Article: Outcomes from Experimental Testing of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Administration during the Transition Period of Dairy Cows.

Trimboli, Francesca / Ragusa, Monica / Piras, Cristian / Lopreiato, Vincenzo / Britti, Domenico

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

2020 Volume 10, Issue 10

Abstract: During the transition period, dairy cows experience great physiological stress caused by changes in metabolism and in the immune and endocrine systems. A pro-inflammatory state is another difficulty faced by even apparently healthy animals. The most ... ...

Abstract	During the transition period, dairy cows experience great physiological stress caused by changes in metabolism and in the immune and endocrine systems. A pro-inflammatory state is another difficulty faced by even apparently healthy animals. The most significant negative consequences of inflammation in dairy cows are substantial impairment of milk production and deleterious effects on cows' health in extreme cases. Nonetheless, a certain degree of inflammation is necessary to sustain physiological adaptations. In recent years, many studies have attempted to determine whether the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in the transition period of dairy cows could positively affect milk production and cows' health by controlling the inflammation status. This literature indicates that NSAIDs that act as preferential inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) activity show important side effects (e.g., increased risk of retained placenta, culling, or metritis) even if milk production is, on average, ameliorated. In contrast, preferential inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity have overall positive effects on cows' health, with potential beneficial effects on milk production. Furthermore, it is important to note that with certain NSAID treatments, milk discarding is mandatory to prevent contamination with drug residues, but increased milk production can compensate for the loss of milk revenue during the withdrawal period.
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-10-08
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ISSN	2076-2615
ISSN	2076-2615
DOI	10.3390/ani10101832
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