Publications by authors named "F Pratesi"
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disease, characterized by clinical inflammation of the hair follicle with the recurrence of abscesses, nodules, and tunnels. Recently, several studies suggested a role of IL-1 family (IL-1F) cytokines in eliciting and sustaining the disease. The aim of this work is to perform a comprehensive analysis of IL-1F cytokines, soluble inhibitors and receptors in a cohort of HS patients not treated with biological agents.
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- * Recent research indicates that the connection between anti-dsDNA antibodies and kidney problems is weak, and it showcases a variety of other renal-targeting autoantibodies, including increased attention to the IgG2 isotype, which was previously overlooked.
- * New "second wave antibodies" have emerged, which play a role in modulating inflammation in the kidneys, suggesting they could be key in refining treatment strategies and monitoring therapeutic responses in LN patients.
We analyzed peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and serum inflammatory biomarkers in patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (drug-resistant - DR, vs. drug-sensitive - DS). Patients with epilepsy showed higher levels of serum CCL2, CCL3, IL-8 and AOPP, and lower levels of FRAP and thiols compared to healthy controls (HC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe delivery of drugs through the skin barrier at a predetermined rate is the aim of transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDSs). However, so far, TDDS has not fully attained its potential as an alternative to hypodermic injections and oral delivery. In this study, we presented a proof of concept of a dual drug-loaded patch made of nanoparticles (NPs) and ultrafine fibers fabricated by using one equipment, i.
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