University of Naples Federico II

Molecular Basis for Activation to Inhibition Switching in Kv7.2 Channel Modulators

ABSTRACT Kv7 voltage‐gated potassium channels play a critical role in controlling electrical properties of excitable tissues. Neuronally‐expressed Kv7 channels are involved in both common and rare neuropsychiatric disorders, ranging from epilepsy to depression and neurodegenerati...

Patient perspectives from the BEYOND Delphi panel: burden of remaining symptoms and their fluctuations, despite treatment, in patients with generalised myasthenia gravis

Abstract Background Patients with generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG) can experience remaining symptoms despite treatment. Our study aimed to describe how remaining symptoms and their fluctuations may affect a person’s daily life while living with gMG. Methods A modified-Delphi p...

In vivo quantification of polyethylene wear in total ankle arthroplasty

Aims In vivo assessment of polyethylene (PE) wear in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) relies on approximation using 2D metal interspace height (2D-MIH) loss on weightbearing radiographs. Weightbearing CT (WBCT), combined with distance mapping, may improve quantification of PE wear...

Synthesis and In Vivo Antifungal Evaluation of 3-Acyl-bromoindole Regioisomers: A Multi-Targeting Study on Postharvest Pathogen Control and Molecular Dynamics

Background/Objectives: Postharvest fungal decay caused by Botrytis cinerea and Monilinia fructicola poses major threats to global fruit security. Driven by the need for sustainable crop protection agents, this work presents the systematic synthesis, biological evaluation, and com...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Automated Insulin Delivery in Infants with Type 1 Diabetes: Real-World Evidence to Support Future International Guidelines

To evaluate efficacy and safety of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and automated insulin delivery (AID) in infants. A retrospective multicenter study (13 centers) of 76 children diagnosed with antibody-positive type 1 diabetes before age 2. Outcomes at 12 months were compared...

Reorganization of Innate Immune Cell Lipid Profiles by Bioinspired Meroterpenoids to Limit Inflammation

Lipidomics-guided screening of unexplored natural product chemical space provides access to small molecules that globally reprogram cellular lipid profiles. Here, we show that the meroterpenoid cyclosmenospongine from Spongia sp. reshapes immune cell lipidomes, shifting them from...

Speciation,Protein Binding, Biotransformation, andCytotoxicity of a VV–Lactate Complex

Abstract We studied the speciation, protein binding, biotransformation, and cytotoxicity of the dioxidovanadium(V) lactate complex Cs2[VV2O4(lact)2]·2H2O and compared the results with those obtained for the analogous malate compound. 51V NMR and ESI-MS results show that Cs2[VV2O4...

An Innervated Human Skin Equivalent that Electrically Encodes Mechanical and Thermal Stimuli

ABSTRACT Understanding how peripheral sensory circuits encode mechanical and thermal stimuli requires an experimental system that combines native tissue architecture with high‐resolution electrophysiological readouts. Existing innervated in vitro skin models typically rely on che...

How Polymer ChainsRemember Their Crystalline Past:Simulations Uncover the Molecular Origin of Melt Memory

Abstract Melt memory in semicrystalline polymers is the remarkable ability of polymer chains to retain structural information from a prior crystalline state after being heated above the melting temperature. This phenomenon can induce extraordinary self-nucleation and strongly inf...

A Potential Link Between Dyslipidemia and Inflammation in Patients with Schizophrenia: Insights from Sterols and HDL Profile Analysis

Dyslipidemia and inflammation are two hallmarks of schizophrenia (SCZ), but the link between these two conditions remains elusive. We studied 40 SCZ patients and 40 age- and sex-matched healthy controls (CTRL) analyzing serum total, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density...

From Structureto Dynamics: Activation Mechanism ofthe G Protein-Coupled Bile Acid Receptor 1-Gs Complex

Abstract The G protein-coupled bile acid receptor 1 (GPBAR1, also known as TGR5) is a key mediator of bile acid signaling, exerting its physiological effects through coupling with the stimulatory G protein (Gs). This interaction stabilizes the receptor’s active state and triggers...

Prospective analysis of pre-diagnostic untargeted plasma metabolomics and risk of triple-negative breast cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for 10–15% of newly diagnosed breast cancer, and its aetiology is poorly understood compared to other breast cancer subtypes. We applied untargeted metabolomics to identify novel biological pathways associated with TNBC risk and poten...

Comparative Efficacy Of Different Computer-Aided Detection Products in Colonoscopy: A Network Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background and aims: Multiple computer-aided detection (CADe) systems have been developed to improve adenoma detection during colonoscopy, but their comparative efficacy and consistency of effect remain uncertain. This network meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of differ...

Engineered PEA-producing Lactobacillus paracasei F19 prevents colitis-associated colorectal cancer in mice by modulating inflammatory–angiogenic signaling and beneficially reshapes gut microbiota composition

Colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC) arises from the interplay between chronic inflammation, epithelial dysregulation, angiogenesis, and microbiota alterations. Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous lipid mediator with anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties...

Ultrasound-Guided Retroperitoneoscopic Lumbar Sympathetic Chain Selective Clamping with Indocyanine Green-Assisted Access: A Technical Note

Background: Primary plantar hyperhidrosis is a disabling condition characterized by excessive plantar sweating and impaired quality of life. Lumbar sympathectomy is reserved for patients with symptoms refractory to conservative treatment, but minimally invasive techniques remain...

Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Development, and Demographic Sustainability in a Transition Economy

Retaining population is a core condition for the long-term sustainability of rural communities, yet rural out-migration is often treated merely as evidence of local development failure. Agriculturally productive regions may continue to lose population even when output, corporate...

High‐Responsivity and Fast‐Response Organic Phototransistor Based on Dinaphtho[2,3‐b:2′,3′‐f]Thieno[3,2‐b]Thiophene

ABSTRACT Organic phototransistors (OPTs) are promising as low‐cost detectors compatible with plastic‐substrate electronics for visible light communication (VLC) systems. However, enhancing their sensitivity without sacrificing speed remains challenging. In this work, we report on...

Percentiles for crying, regurgitation, stool consistency, and CoMiSSTM in presumed healthy infants

Parents frequently consult health care professionals because of infant regurgitation, crying and stool consistency. The Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS TM ) is an awareness tool for cow’s milk allergy. We aimed to characterize the distribution of CoMiSS items in presumed...

Disentangling theFluorescence Origin in Flame-FormedCarbon Dots

Abstract Flame synthesis provides a sustainable and continuous route for producing carbon dots (CDs) with tunable photoluminescence; however, the fluorescence origin in flame-formed CDs remains poorly understood, limiting their rational design. In the present paper, we elucidate...

A Modified Delphi consensus on early management of combined cardiovascular risk factors in adult patients with type 2 diabetes in Italy

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex chronic disease often associated with other metabolic conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease and early mortality. Hence, early, integrated management of T2D may prevent long-term CV complications. METHODS: T...