Publications by authors named "F Guzzo"

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  • * Recent studies suggest that phytotherapy (using plant extracts) may help improve cognitive functions and show promise in both animal models and human tests.
  • * However, the clinical application of these herbal treatments is limited due to insufficient understanding of the individual active compounds in these plants and their combined effects.
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The genus comprises over 400 species that are known for their diverse applications, which include being sources of fiber, food, and beverages. There has recently been increased interest in exploring the metabolic content of this genus, and in this respect, saponins are the main compounds of interest. Saponins for have not been described to date, and the current work addresses the dereplication of a saponin-rich fraction to identify the structures of six compounds.

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The garden strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) is cultivated and consumed worldwide because of the pleasant flavor and health-promoting phytochemicals of its false fruits. Monocrop cultivars produce fully ripe strawberries in about one month post-anthesis throughout the spring, while everbearing cultivars undergo additional strawberry production in autumn.

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Background: Ovarian cancer (OC) is a significant cause of cancer-related mortality in women globally, with a five-year survival rate of approximately 49%. Standard therapy involves cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy. Its poor prognosis has driven interest in alternative therapies such as targeted molecular agents like bevacizumab and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors (PARPi).

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The efficacy of hyaluronic acid instillations as therapy for patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) has been demonstrated in some clinical studies, with response rates up to 70%. The aim of the study is to investigate the change in symptoms and quality of life in female patients with IC/BPS after intravesical instillations of hyaluronic acid used as first-line treatment. A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted.

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