Miriam Isola

Effect of pea protein-enriched snacks and vitamin D supplementation on the progression of sarcopenia in elderly subjects: study protocol of the SARC-PEA randomised controlled trial

The progressive ageing of the population (age > 65 years) underscores the urgent need for effective strategies for the prevention of sarcopenia, a condition characterised by the gradual loss of muscle mass and muscle strength and a decline in physical performance. Adequate intake...

Expression of Active Apurinic Apyrimidinic Endodeoxyribonuclease 1 in Human Platelets

ABSTRACT The pivotal role of platelets (PLTs) in hemostasis, thrombosis, innate immunity, and tissue repair is sustained by mitochondria, whose dysfunctions can impair ATP generation and redox signaling, thus affecting optimal levels of PLTs' functionality. Maintenance of mtDNA i...