Publications by authors named "Ignazio Alberto Barbagallo"

Fish oil, renowned for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has gained considerable attention for its potential health benefits. EPA and DHA exhibit anti-inflammatory effects by promoting the production of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs), such as resolvins and protectins. Fish oil has been studied for its potential to reduce bronchial inflammation, a key feature of respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.

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  • * A study using a DS mouse model (Ts2Cje) showed that these mice experience heightened liver oxidative stress, reduced antioxidant defenses, and changes in inflammatory response and mitochondrial health, indicating serious liver issues.
  • * The liver in DS mice exhibited signs of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to dysregulated lipid metabolism and fibrosis, suggesting a significant risk for liver-related complications in individuals with DS, emphasizing the need for potential therapeutic strategies.
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Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent condition characterized by hepatic fat accumulation, often progressing to severe liver injury, for which approved treatments are currently lacking. This study explores the potential therapeutic impact of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), a natural compound crucial in lipid metabolism, on NAFLD using an model.

Methods: HepG2 cells were treated with a palmitic acid:oleic acid (PA:OA) mixture, representing a cellular model of steatosis.

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Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver disorder characterized by the ac-cumulation of fat in hepatocytes without alcohol consumption. Mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress play significant roles in NAFLD pathogenesis. The unfolded protein response in mitochondria (UPRmt) is an adaptive mechanism that aims to restore mitochondrial protein homeostasis and mitigate cellular stress.

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  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) happens when too much fat builds up in the liver, affecting how well it works.
  • In a study, scientists tested lipoic acid to see if it could help protect liver cells from damage caused by fat.
  • They found that lipoic acid helped improve the health and energy of the cells by reducing fat damage and fixing problems with tiny cell parts called mitochondria.
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Multiple properties of lactoferrin have been reported in the literature so far. Decades of in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated the important antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and immunomodulating properties. It suggests the use of lactoferrin as an effective and safe option for the treatment of several common disorders.

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Brain and other nervous system cancers are the 10th leading cause of death worldwide. Genome instability, cell cycle deregulation, epigenetic mechanisms, cytoarchitecture disassembly, redox homeostasis as well as apoptosis are involved in carcinogenesis. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is inversely related with the risk of developing cancer.

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