Balance of transforming growth factor-beta1 and platelet-derived growth factor-BB is associated with kidney allograft rejectionUbaldo Pozzetto
Centro Shock, IASI CNR, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Ann Clin Biochem 45:213-4. 2008
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RGDS peptide inhibits activation of lymphocytes and adhesion of activated lymphocytes to human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitroUbaldo Pozzetto
Laboratory of Immunology, Shock Center, Iasi, CNR, Rome, Italy
Immunol Cell Biol 83:25-32. 2005
..These data suggest a potential role of RGDS in cell-mediated immunity, inflammation and organ transplantation...
Dyslipidemia can reduce the immunosuppressive effects of cyclosporineU Pozzetto
Shock Center, Iasi, CNR, Roma, Italy
Transpl Immunol 18:349-51. 2008
..Few data are available on the effects of dyslipidemia on the immunosuppressive action of immunosuppressive agents. We investigate the in vitro effects of lipids solution on the immunosuppressive action of cyclosporine (CsA)...
Plasma levels of transforming growth factor-beta1 in renal transplant recipients receiving different immunosuppressive regimensF Citterio
Department of Surgery, Division of Organ Transplantation, Catholic University Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
Transplant Proc 36:698-9. 2004
..Follow-up studies seek to assess the possible relationship with clinical events...
Effects of immunosuppressive regimens on plasma levels of transforming growth factor-beta 1 in renal transplant recipientsU Pozzetto
C.N.R, Centro per la Fisiopatologia dello Shock, c/o Policlinico A. Gemelli, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, L. 60 F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
Transplant Proc 34:1740-2. 2002
Long-term predictive value of cyclosporine microemulsion C2 level for chronic renal allograft dysfunctionF Citterio
Department of Surgery, Division of Organ Transplantation, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
Transplant Proc 35:2894-8. 2003
..C(2) values above 900 ng/mL are appropriate to minimize the risk of CRAD among patients receiving cyclosporine microemulsion and steroids...
Rapid conversion to sirolimus for chronic progressive deterioration of the renal function in kidney allograft recipientsF Citterlo
Department of Surgery, Division of Organ Transplantation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
Transplant Proc 35:1292-4. 2003
..Short-term amelioration of the renal function is best obtained when early conversion is performed. Long-term follow-up will be necessary to confirm these preliminary data...
Conversion to tacrolimus immunosuppression in renal transplant recipients: 12-month follow-upF Citterio
Division of Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Catholic University, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
Transplant Proc 34:1685-6. 2002
HHV8 in renal transplant recipientsA Diociaiuti
Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
Transpl Int 13:S410-2. 2000
..Our data suggest that being positive for HHV8 before transplantation could be an important risk factor for the development of KS...
Cancer cohort consortium approach: cancer epidemiology in immunosuppressed groupsDiego Serraino
Virology Section, University Campus Bio Medico, Spallanzani Hospital, Rome, Italy
Methods Mol Biol 471:409-19. 2009
..In this chapter, the use of this methodologic approach in southern Europe is illustrated and limitations are discussed...
Metallic but not ceramic wear particles increase prostaglandin E2 release and interleukin-1beta gene expression in human blood monocytes in vitroMarco Galli
Institute of Orthopedics, Catholic University School of Medicine, 00168 Rome, Italy
Int J Mol Med 18:141-5. 2006
..The lower activity of alumina compared to metals suggests that the former should be preferred in implants for its favorable biological and mechanical behavior...