Publications by authors named "C Pirozzi"

Background And Objective: Chronic prostatitis (CP) is a condition markered by persistent prostate inflammation, yet the specific cytokines driving its progression remain largely undefined. This study aims to identify key cytokines involved in CP and investigate their role in driving inflammatory responses through mechanistic and therapeutic exploration.

Methods: A 48-cytokine panel test was conducted to compare the plasma cytokine profiles between participants with CP-like symptoms (CP-LS) and healthy controls.

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Chronic lipid overnutrition has been demonstrated to promote cardiac dysfunction resulting from metabolic derangement, inflammation, and fibrosis. Oleoylethanolamide (OEA), an endogenous peroxisome proliferator activating receptor (PPAR)-α agonist, has been extensively studied for its metabolic properties. The aim of this study was to determine if OEA has beneficial effects on high-fat diet (HFD)-induced cardiac disruption in obese mice, focusing on the underlying pathological mechanisms.

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and diabesity (diabetes related to obesity) are interrelated since glucose and lipid alterations play a vital role in the development of both disorders. Due to their multi-variant metabolic features, more than one drug or natural product may be required to achieve proper therapeutic effects. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a formulation containing co-micronized palmitoylethanolamide and rutin (PEA-Rut) associated with hydroxytyrosol (HT), namely NORM3, against hepatic damage and metabolic alterations in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced diabesity in mice.

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Following a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI), a 68-year-old hypertensive, severely obese woman with 45% left ventricular ejection fraction underwent an implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) insertion. After 8 months, the ICM remotely transmitted multiple non-sustained ventricular tachycardia episodes. Symptomatic during these events, the patient underwent an invasive electrophysiologic stimulation, which induced ventricular arrhythmia.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates how early-life infections affect liver damage and inflammation in young epileptic rats, focusing on gender differences in response to these infections.
  • - Infected male rats showed a stronger inflammatory response and higher levels of pro-inflammatory markers, while female rats displayed significant changes in lipid metabolism and reduced mitochondrial function.
  • - The findings highlight that early infections can worsen liver conditions in epileptic individuals differently based on sex, emphasizing the need for tailored treatment approaches.
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