Publications by authors named "M Miola"

Background: Among the alleles of the ABO system, cisAB and B(A) are the most intriguing due to their ability to encode a glycosyltransferase that can synthesize both A and B antigens. This dual activity leads to the formation of the AB phenotype, even in the presence of the O allele; resolution is achieved by molecular analyses.

Case Presentation And Methods: We describe herein a Brazilian family in which the mother (M42.

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Human osteosarcoma (OS) is a rare tumor predominantly affecting long bones and characterized by a poor prognosis. Currently, the first line of intervention consists of the surgical resection of primary tumors combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, with a profound impact on the patient's life. Since the surgical removal of OS frequently results in a large resection of bones, the use of biomaterials to sustain the stability of the remaining tissue and to stimulate bone regeneration is challenging.

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This study proposed an approach to determine the geochemical baseline values in topsoils. The chosen study area is Sicily (Italy), a region characterized by significant lithological heterogeneity. Eighty-three topsoil samples were collected at several sites away from potential anthropogenic pollution sources.

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A novel oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalyst was prepared by a synthesis strategy consisting of the solvothermal growth of NiS nanostructures on Ni foam, followed by hydrothermal incorporation of Fe species (Fe-NiS/Ni foam). This electrocatalyst displayed a low OER overpotential of 230 mV at 100 mA·cm, a low Tafel slope of 43 mV·dec, and constant performance at an industrially relevant current density (500 mA·cm) over 100 h in a 1.0 M KOH electrolyte, despite a minor loss of Fe in the process.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Researchers used various methods, including DNA sequencing and bioinformatics tools, to analyze blood samples from a proband and relatives, identifying the specific p.Leu324Ser variant in the ABO gene.
  • * The findings reveal that this variant changes the glycosyltransferase's ability to synthesize more A antigens while producing fewer B antigens, ultimately resulting in an AB phenotype expression.
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