Publications by authors named "Sara Feltrin"

This project aims to investigate the release performance of bilayer tablet (BL-Tablet) designed with both fast and slow-release technology, targeting sleep disorders. The tablet incorporates Melatonin, extracts of and . In order to validate the effectiveness of the extended-release profile, an advanced dissolution test was herein proposed.

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is present in animals and humans in different organs and biological liquids, usually as a saprophyte. We report the case of a 61-year-old woman diagnosed with stage IV metastatic lobular breast cancer, carrying a central venous catheter (port-a-cath) and bilateral stents for perirenal infiltration by malignancy. During chemotherapy regimen, a febrile episode occurred, along with a high level of serum glucan.

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Sterol synthesis is a highly complex and integrated pathway in mammals. In the present review, we briefly summarize the main steps of this pathway, especially concerning its main rate-limiting enzymes, HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) and squalene epoxidase (SQLE), in relation with cancer. We focus on studies reporting key findings linking cholesterol with cancer.

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