Publications by authors named "Rebecca Leandri"

Iron is a key element in spermatogenesis; its metabolic pathway in the testis is strictly regulated. Alterations in iron metabolism are linked to various diseases, including cancer, and changes in iron metabolism-related proteins have been observed in multiple human, mouse and canine tumors. There is limited knowledge about iron metabolism in canine non-neoplastic and neoplastic testes.

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Glyphosate, the active ingredient of several broad-spectrum herbicides, is widely used throughout the world, although many adverse effects are known. Among these, it has been recognized as an endocrine disruptor. This work aimed to test the effects and potential endocrine disrupting action of glyphosate on PNT1A human prostate cells, an immortalized non-tumor epithelial cell line, possessing both ERα and ERβ estrogen receptors.

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  • - The demand for edible snails in the Mediterranean is high, and there is growing concern about diseases affecting them, prompting an analysis of 240 Cornu aspersum samples from Italian farms.
  • - Anatomopathological tests revealed significant gastrointestinal and digestive gland alterations, with 70% of samples showing Rickettsia-like organisms and 30% containing Giemsa positive amoebae.
  • - While RLOs predominantly caused changes in the digestive gland, further research is needed to determine whether these pathogens pose a risk to humans and animals.
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