Publications by authors named "M Tomassetti"
Long-term monitoring of the hypogeal Etruscan Tomba degli Scudi, Tarquinia, Italy. Early detection of black spots, investigation of fungal community, and evaluation of their biodeterioration potential.
J Appl Microbiol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on preserving the Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy, which has valuable painted tombs that are threatened by microbial growth.
- Since 2016, researchers have been monitoring fungi in one of the tombs, known as the Tomba degli Scudi, to understand the cause of newly observed black spots on the artwork.
- The findings reveal that the fungal strains discovered are commonly found in similar underground environments, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring for successful preservation efforts.
Article Synopsis
- Direct catalytic methanol fuel cells (DCMFCs) have been mainly studied for their energy conversion capabilities, but their analytical properties are less explored.
- This paper shows that the discharge and charge curves of DCMFCs are influenced by the chemical composition of the injected solution, allowing for the identification of various aliphatic alcohols in water.
- Using a method called ComDim, the research found that alcohol identification can be achieved much faster—about thirty times quicker—by analyzing the initial portions of the discharge and charge curves rather than waiting for steady-state voltage.
In this work, it has been experimentally proven that the kinetic performance of a common Direct Catalytic Ethanol Fuel Cell (DCEFC) can be increased by introducing nanostructured (Zn,Al(OH))NO·HO Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) into the anode compartment. Carrying out the measurements with the open-circuit voltage method and using a kinetic format, it has been shown that the introduction of LDHs in the anodic compartment implies a 1.3-fold increase in the calibration sensitivity of the method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic pain is an enormous public health concern, and its treatment is still an unmet medical need. Starting from data highlighting the promising effects of some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with gabapentin in pain treatment, we sought to combine ketoprofen lysine salt (KLS) and gabapentin to obtain an effective multimodal therapeutic approach for chronic pain. Using relevant in vitro models, we first demonstrated that KLS and gabapentin have supra-additive effects in modulating key pathways in neuropathic pain and gastric mucosal damage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe intestinal barrier is the main contributor to gut homeostasis. Perturbations of the intestinal epithelium or supporting factors can lead to the development of intestinal hyperpermeability, termed "leaky gut". A leaky gut is characterized by loss of epithelial integrity and reduced function of the gut barrier, and is associated with prolonged use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories.
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