Publications by authors named "Matteo De Luca"
Coexisting with large carnivores in human-dominated European landscapes is a highly relevant and current challenge. Over the last two centuries, the wolf () population in Europe has experienced a significant decline, primarily due to direct human persecution. However, recent conservation policies, combined with the species' remarkable ecological flexibility, have enabled a rapid recovery.
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- This study investigates 8-hydroxyguanine (8-oxo-Gua) staining in placental tissues, focusing on how it correlates with fetal size at birth, placental histology, and various pregnancy factors in a cohort of 165 women.
- Results showed that larger gestational age (LGA) fetuses had higher nuclear 8-oxo-Gua scores than late fetal growth restricted (FGR) fetuses, while smaller gestational age (SGA) and LGA had lower cytoplasmic scores than appropriate gestational age (AGA) fetuses.
- The study found sex-specific differences in oxidative damage within the placenta, indicating that male and female fetuses experience differing levels of oxidative stress and growth
Background: The main objective of the project - IMPRECO is to enhance the safeguarding of ecosystems and ecosystem services. Additionally, the aim of this project is to tackle their environmental vulnerability by strengthening the potential of the Protected Areas in biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services conservation. This is expected to be addressed by maintaining it through their transnational networking located in the European Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: For people with Parkinson's disease (PD), falls are a critical point. Focal vibration training (FVT) may represent a valid tool to improve postural performances and reduce the risk of falls. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of FVT to improve the postural stability in PD patients.
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