University of Padua

Optimisation and Application of Kinetic Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters Aimed at Powering Autonomous Sensors

Piezoelectric energy harvesters, characterised by design simplicity, robustness, high energy density and conversion efficiency, as well as scalability, are a viable choice for transducing ubiquitous kinetic energy in a reliable and stable electrical energy source aimed at powerin...

Redox‐Confined Interfacial Polymerization Enables Mechanically Robust and Self‐Adhesive Nanofilms

ABSTRACT Robust polymer nanofilms are increasingly important for applications that require mechanically strong yet compliant membranes with nanoscale thickness and intimate interfacial contact. While biological membranes naturally combine flexibility, adaptability, and adhesion,...

VIA1 is a conserved regulator of thylakoid membrane integrity that acts through VIPP1

Abstract Thylakoid membranes are indispensable for oxygenic photosynthesis, yet the mechanisms that protect these membranes from photooxidative damage remain poorly understood. By screening previously uncharacterized proteins induced during the chloroplast unfolded protein respon...

SABER: a multiparental tomato population leveraging wild relative diversity for high-resolution QTL mapping

Abstract The narrow genetic base of cultivated tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) represents a major constraint on crop improvement, necessitating the exploitation of wild relatives to broaden allelic diversity. Here we present SABER ( Solanum lycopersicum Allele Biodiversity Enri...

Elevated IL-10 is Linked With the Expansion of T-bethighCD21low B Cells in Patients With Common Variable Immunodeficiency

Abstract Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is frequently complicated by autoimmune and inflammatory manifestations associated with profound immune dysregulation (CVIDc), including expansion of T-bet high CD21 low B cells (CD21 low B cells). Elevated serum IL-10 levels have...

Triple potentiator combinations increase the functional correction of several CFTR gating mutants

The Trikafta drug combination, comprising the corrector tezacaftor (VX-661), the potentiator ivacaftor (VX-770) and the dual corrector/potentiator elexacaftor (VX-445), has been FDA-approved for treatment of cystic fibrosis caused by ~300 cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance...

Characterizationof Airborne Emissions and PreliminaryIn Vitro Toxicity Screening of Polyamide 12 Used in Additive Manufacturing

Abstract Polyamide 12 (PA12) is a widely employed feedstock material in industrial additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. Despite this, there is limited epidemiological evidence regarding its health effects, raising particular concern about the potential implications for worke...

Assessing inter-model agreement in convection-permitting simulations of extreme winds for wind energy applications

Abstract. Convection-permitting models (CPMs) have great potential for wind energy applications such as wind energy planning, turbine design loads, and operational safety in a climate change context. In fact, compared to coarse-resolution models, they have an improved representat...

Bimodal multiphoton catalysis via structural regeneration

Abstract Most of the current photocatalytic methodologies for the generation of reactive radical intermediates have limited redox windows and can operate within a single redox manifold. Here, to overcome these constraints, we report a purely organic photocatalyst that operates vi...

1-Piperidine Propionic Acid Inhibits PAR2/SerpinB3 Signaling and Reduces Glioblastoma Tumor Aggressiveness

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, which displays extremely poor prognosis. Protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) and its downstream effector SerpinB3 are overexpressed in aggressive glioblastomas. In this study we evaluated the antitumor...

Feeding and Husbandry Practices in Pet Ferrets ( Mustela putorius furo ): A Cross‐Sectional International Study

ABSTRACT Background The domestic ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ) is an increasingly popular non‐traditional companion animal; however, limited information is available on how caregivers manage feeding and husbandry practices. Objectives This study aimed to investigate feeding an...

Measuring masses of transiting Earth-like planets: first insights from the PLATO RV Data Challenge

Abstract The PLATO Stellar Variability Mitigation Working Group designed a radial-velocity (RV) data challenge to assess the precision and accuracy achievable on RV semi-amplitudes in the context of the future PLATO follow-up. Using Sun-as-a-star observations obtained with HARPS-...

Transforming the treatment of autoimmune skin diseases: a journey through biologic therapies

INTRODUCTION Autoimmune blistering diseases and autoimmune connective tissue diseases with prominent skin involvement are increasingly managed with biologic and targeted therapies. We review the evidence supporting these approaches and their practical positioning.AREAS covered We...

Local minimality of the truncated octahedron for the isoperimetric problem on parallelohedra

Abstract We investigate the isoperimetric problem for the Voronoi cells of three-dimensional lattices. Using Selling parameters, we derive an explicit closed formula for the scale-invariant isoperimetric quotient F in terms of six non-negative variables. We then analyse the local...

Acute kidney injury and renal replacement therapy: a critical synthesis of metabolic derangements and nutritional implications

Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects up to 50% of critically ill patients and is frequently complicated by severe metabolic derangements, requiring the initiation of replacement therapy (RRT) in 10–15% of cases. Despite substantial progress in the diagnosis of AKI and optimisation o...

Early vs. Late Extubation After Bilateral Lung Transplantation: Predictors and Outcomes

Background: Early extubation after bilateral lung transplantation (LT) may reduce intensive care unit (ICU) complications, but evidence from heterogeneous real-world cohorts and of its impact on mid-term functional recovery remains limited. Methods: We conducted a single-centre o...

Use of a nanosecond Q-switched 1064 nm Nd: YAG laser for photoaging management in Asian skin: a retrospective study

Facial wrinkles are a major concern in aesthetic dermatology, particularly in patients with darker phototypes, in whom laser treatments require careful parameter selection to minimize pigmentary adverse events. This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness and tolerability...

Vasoplegia in Cardiac Surgery and Mechanical Circulatory Support: From Cardiopulmonary Bypass to Advanced Circulatory Support Devices

Vasoplegia remains one of the most challenging and incompletely understood complications across the spectrum of mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Initially described following cardiopulmonary bypass, it is increasingly recognized in patients supported with veno-arterial extra...

Healing Following Endoscopic Reconstruction of the Anterior Skull Base in Patients With Sinonasal Malignancies

ABSTRACT Background Healing dynamics after anterior skull base (ASB) reconstruction following transnasal endoscopic surgery (TES) for sinonasal malignancies remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to describe the postoperative healing process, quantify time to healing, iden...

Post-Operative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Canine Cervical Spine After Ventral Slot Surgery; Evaluation of the Porcine-Derived Hemostatic Compound Spongostan™ Specific Imaging Features

Porcine-derived gelatin sponge SPONGOSTAN™ is an adjunct material routinely used in neurosurgery. This study aimed to describe its MRI features, since its imaging features are not available yet in veterinary medicine. Post-operative MR images of dogs that underwent decompressive...