Publications by authors named "G Lo Re"
The full exploitation of the outstanding mechanical properties of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) as potential reinforcements in nanocomposite materials is limited by the poor interactions at the CNF-polymer matrix interface. Within this work, tailor-made copolymers were designed to mediate the interface between CNFs and biodegradable poly(butylene adipate--terephthalate) (PBAT), and their effect on extruded nanocomposite performance was tested. For this purpose, two well-defined amphiphilic anchor-tail diblock copolymer structures were compared, with a fixed anchor block length and a large difference in the hydrophobic tail block length.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common occurrence in cats and dogs. Surveillance of antibiotic resistance trends helps in the prudent selection of suitable antimicrobial agents. However, there are limited available data on this matter in Italy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo replace petroleum-derived polymers with cellulose fibres, it is desirable to have the option of melt processing. However, upon heating, cellulose degradation typically starts before the material reaches its softening temperature. Alternatives to plastics should also, ideally, be recyclable via existing recycling streams.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- * Researchers developed novel calcium phosphate nanoparticles (CaP-NPs) that improve the delivery and uptake of drugs like doxorubicin (DOXO) and curcumin, a natural P-gp modulator, in OSA cells.
- * The study found that co-treatment with these nanoparticles and a P-gp inhibitor significantly reduced cell viability in human OSA cells, while canine cells showed different responses, indicating a need for more research on species-specific treatment strategies.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects about 10% of women, and it is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Associated symptoms are dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. The diagnosis of endometriosis can be challenging due to various clinical and imaging presentations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF