Publications by authors named "A Angelis"

Ultra-flexible nanoliposomes (UNL) coated with sodium cholate were fabricated using the thin film hydration technique to encapsulate oleocanthal (OLEO), oleacein (OLEA), oleuropein (OLEU), and hydroxytyrosol (HT) for improving their stability and bioactivity. Their physicochemical properties were further validated through DLS, FTIR, XRD, TGA, and DSC analyses. Negative-staining TEM imaging revealed well-dispersed UNL with laminar vesicles inside.

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Background: Recommendations by countries' health technology assessment (HTA) agencies are used to decide which new therapies warrant the allocation of limited health-care resources to make them available through publicly funded health systems. This process is of public health importance for balancing the dual aims of optimising patient outcomes while ensuring financial sustainability. We evaluated which factors affect HTA outcomes and the time to positive HTA outcome, focussing on the role of clinical benefit evaluated with the European Society for Medical Oncology-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS).

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Background: Human cardiac organoids closely replicate the architecture and function of the human heart, offering a potential accurate platform for studying cellular and molecular features of aging cardiomyopathy. Senolytics have shown potential in addressing age-related pathologies but their potential to reverse aging-related human cardiomyopathy remains largely unexplored.

Methods: We employed human iPSC-derived cardiac organoids (hCOs/hCardioids) to model doxorubicin(DOXO)-induced cardiomyopathy in an aged context.

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Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition. The endocannabinoid system has become a focus for new therapies, increasing interest in cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs). This study uses data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry (UKMCR) to investigate real-world outcomes and safety of different CBMP formulations in GAD patients.

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Article Synopsis
  • APECED is a rare genetic syndrome characterized by autoimmune issues that can affect multiple systems, including the lungs, and is particularly prevalent in the Sardinian population.
  • A 49-year-old Sardinian woman with APECED presented to a bronchiectasis clinic with chronic respiratory issues, and her CT scan revealed significant bronchiectasis along with infections from P. aeruginosa, MRSA, and M. intracellulare.
  • This case marks the first known lung involvement in a Sardinian APECED patient, highlighting the need for increased awareness and earlier screening for pulmonary complications in similar patients.
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