Publications by authors named "Francesca Di Sario"
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- Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS) is a rare genetic condition that leads to anemia and the body not absorbing vitamin B12 properly.
- A 23-month-old baby in Italy was diagnosed with IGS after showing serious health issues, but vitamin B12 treatment helped improve the situation.
- Genetic tests revealed two unusual changes in a specific gene, which are linked to the condition, and it's important to diagnose IGS early to avoid serious problems.
Skeletal muscle myopathy is universal in cirrhotic patients, however, little is known about the main mechanisms involved. The study aims to investigate skeletal muscle morphological, histological, and functional modifications in experimental models of cirrhosis and the principal molecular pathways responsible for skeletal muscle myopathy. Cirrhosis was induced by bile duct ligation (BDL) and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) administration in mice.
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