Publications by authors named "A Di Salle"

DOTA-functionalized bisphosphonates can be useful tools for PET imaging of bone metastases when radiolabeled with Ga. Moreover, the versatility of DOTA allows the complexation of radiometals with therapeutic applications (e.g.

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Epigenetic alterations are ubiquitous across human malignancies. Thus, functional characterization of epigenetic events deregulated by environmental pollutants should enhance our understanding of the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and inform preventive strategies. Recent reports showing the presence of known cancer-driving mutations in normal tissues have sparked debate on the importance of non-mutational stressors potentially acting as cancer promoters.

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Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been recognized as important mediators of intercellular communication able to transfer active biomolecules across the plant and animal kingdoms. EVs have demonstrated an impressive array of biological activities, displaying preventive and therapeutic potential in mitigating various pathological processes. Indeed, the simplicity of delivering exogenous and endogenous bioactive molecules to mammalian cells with their low cytotoxicity makes EVs suitable agents for new therapeutic strategies for a variety of pathologies.

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The evolution of cooperation in microbes is a challenge to explain because microbes producing costly goods for the benefit of any strain types (cooperators) often withstand the threat of elimination by interacting with individuals that exploit these benefits without contributing (defectors). Here we developed an individual-based model to investigate whether partial privatization via the partial secretion of goods can favor cooperation in structured, surface-attaching microbial populations, biofilms. Whether partial secretion can favor cooperation in biofilms is unclear for two reasons.

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The validity of omega 3 fatty acids (ω3 FAs), mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as dietary supplements has been widely proved. It's well known in fact, that they protect against cardiovascular diseases, reduce the levels of triacylglycerides (TAGs) and cholesteryl esters (CEs) in blood, and have anti-inflammatory activity. For these reasons, in the last few years the production of dietary supplement containing ω3 has increased significantly.

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