Publications by authors named "C Fratelli"

C-Phycocyanin (C-PC) is a photosynthetic pigment with interesting therapeutic properties. However, its effectiveness in modulating the immune system cell populations has not been elucidated. We analyzed the action of C-PC on the modulation of mice immune system.

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Breathing pattern disorder (BPD) is an abnormal pattern of ventilation and movements of the upper and lower ribcage and abdomen that results in a constellation of symptoms. This paper discusses the management of BPD from a technical standpoint. Since there is not a one-size-fits-all model for practice, we offer a toolbox approach to care with quick reference tables and diagrams that allow the practitioner to easily find treatement approaches that may suite their athlete.

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Article Synopsis
  • Major depressive disorder (MDD) impacts over 300 million people worldwide and has various causes, with the CYP2C19 enzyme affecting how some antidepressants are metabolized.
  • A systematic review followed specific protocols and found only nine relevant studies from 240 articles that met inclusion criteria regarding gene variant frequencies and their effects on MDD.
  • While some genetic variants showed associations with MDD symptoms and treatment responses, results were inconsistent, indicating a need for more research to better understand these genetic influences on depression and improve treatment options.
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Melanoma is the most aggressive and deadly skin cancer. The difficulty in its treatment arises from its ability to suppress the immune system, making it crucial to find a substance that increases anti-tumor immunity. C-phycocyanin (C-PC) appears as a promising bioactive, with multifaceted effects against several cancers, but its efficacy against melanoma has only been tested in vitro.

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a disabling and particularly persistent mental disorder that is considered to be a priority public health problem. The active human dopamine transporter (DAT), which is encoded by the gene, regulates the dopamine concentration in the synaptic cleft. In this sense, this neurotransmitter is primordial in modulating human emotions.

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