Publications by authors named "L Minutoli"
Purpose: This literature review synthetizes current evidence on the timing and efficacy of dexamethasone intravitreal injections for diabetic macular edema (DME) in patients undergoing cataract surgery, particularly phacoemulsification, to determine the optimal timing for improved outcome.
Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted across key databases to identify peer-reviewed studies, clinical trials, and meta-analyses addressing dexamethasone injections administered pre-, intra-, and post-operatively for DME in the context of cataract surgery. Studies were selected based on relevance to timing, visual outcomes, and inflammation control, with a focus on comparative efficacy.
Obesity is considered one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. The browning process has been recently recognized as a promising anti-obesity therapy. Lycopene (LYC) and fruit extract (GE) might be important resources for anti-obesity drugs; therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the anti-obesity effects of LYC and GE on 3T3-L1 adipocytes and Zucker rats.
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- * The research investigated the impact of cadmium chloride (CdCl) on chondrocyte viability and gene expression, finding that higher doses resulted in reduced cell survival and increased markers of cell death.
- * Seleno-methionine (Se-Met) was shown to protect chondrocytes from CdCl damage by improving cell survival and reducing harmful gene expression, suggesting dietary interventions may help mitigate the effects of toxic environmental pollutants.