Publications by authors named "C Guarino"

Background: Cormus domestica (L.) is a monophyletic wild fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, with well-documented use in the Mediterranean region. Traditionally, these fruits are harvested and stored for at least 2 weeks before consumption.

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  • The study aimed to assess how often Borrelia burgdorferi is found in equine nuchal bursitis cases and examine the link between elevated anti-OspA antibodies in horse serum and the presence of the bacteria in bursa or synovial fluid.
  • A total of 45 horses' medical records were analyzed, including 19 with confirmed B burgdorferi infection and 15 healthy controls, with histological comparisons made between cases with and without bacterial detection.
  • Results showed significantly higher OspA antibody levels in infected horses, but histopathological changes were similar regardless of bacterial presence, suggesting a previously underestimated role of B burgdorferi in equine nuchal bursitis.
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The present study gathers mineralogical and isotopic geochemical data of 45 soil samples collected from the and wineries (Southern Italy) in order to provide useful information for the geotraceability of white wine . Mineralogical analyses show the ubiquitous presence of quartz, frequent and moderate contents of feldspars and phyllosilicates (i.e.

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L. is a natural source of bioactive compounds that is already used for cosmeceutical and nutraceutical approaches. However, their phytochemical and antioxidant properties, although studied, have not been fully explored.

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This study investigates P. ostreatus and A. bisporus biodegradation capacity of low density polyethylene (LDPE) oxidised to simulate environmental weathering.

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