Publications by authors named "M Cristallo"
Article Synopsis
- - Autoimmune skin disorders like Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Alopecia Areata stem from genetic factors, environmental influences, and immune system issues, and there is a connection between autoimmune thyroid diseases and these skin conditions, particularly urticaria.
- - The review explores links between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin disorders, highlighting shared genetic markers, immune mechanisms, and clinical relationships, such as IL-23 receptor gene variants increasing the risk for specific conditions.
- - Common mechanisms like immune system breakdown and oxidative stress lead to inflammation, with similar antigens in skin cells and thyroid cells possibly explaining their co-occurrence, thus stressing the need for thorough diagnosis and treatment strategies, while suggesting more research on immunological pathways and biomarkers
Plants synthesize a broad range of secondary metabolites that act as natural defenses against plant pathogens and herbivores. Among these, potato plants produce glycoalkaloids (GAs). In this study, we analyzed the effects of the dried extract of fresh potato leaves (EPL) on the biological parameters of the lepidopteran, Galleria mellonella (L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA giant recurrent retroperitoneal liposarcoma of the spermatic cord was removed in a 40-year-old man. The tumor measured 50 cm and weighed 42 Kilograms. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy have little role in this neoplasm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the study was to identify factors related to the onset of pancreatic fistula and to define the characteristics of the fistula. The study group was composed of 123 patients who underwent left pancreatectomy since 1996. Pancreatic closure was accomplished by a hand-sewn technique (39 patients) or two kinds of mechanical staplers: Proximate (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH) (46 patients) and Endo-GIA (United States Surgical, Norwalk, CT) (38 patients).
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