A5089271098- Reproductive tract infections research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Gut microbiota and health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
- X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis
- Genital Health and Disease
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Dental materials and restorations
Sapienza University of Rome
2013-2024
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
1990-2020
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli
2003-2007
University of Naples Federico II
1991-2004
Chlamydia trachomatis , the most common cause of sexually transmitted bacterial infection worldwide, has a unique biphasic developmental cycle alternating between infectious elementary body and replicative reticulate body. C. is responsible for severe reproductive complications including pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, obstructive infertility. The aim our study was to evaluate whether Mentha suaveolens essential oil (EOMS) can be considered as promising candidate preventing...
It is becoming increasingly clear that the human microbiota, also known as “the hidden organ”, possesses a pivotal role in numerous processes involved maintaining physiological functions of host, such nutrient extraction, biosynthesis bioactive molecules, interplay with immune, endocrine, and nervous systems, well resistance to colonization potential invading pathogens. In last decade, development metagenomic approaches based on sequencing bacterial 16s rRNA gene via Next Generation...
<title>Abstract</title> Over the last few years, investigating changes of gut microbiota after exposure to airborne pollution has gained increasing interest, due evidence that altered microbial communities may contribute development chronic diseases. This pilot study aimed examine richness and diversity school-age children living in close proximity highly trafficked roads, via 16s rRNA gene sequencing. Furthermore, impact common risk factors for disease, including diet, body mass index,...
Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate, intracellular pathogen responsible for the most common sexually transmitted bacterial disease worldwide, causing acute and chronic infections. The infection susceptible to antibiotics, whereas one needs prolonged therapies, thus increasing risk of developing antibiotic resistance. Novel alternative therapies are needed. development C. requires essential nutrients, including iron. Iron-chelating drugs inhibit developmental cycle. Lactoferrin (Lf), a...
Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection continues to be an important public health problem worldwide due its increasing incidence. C. can lead severe sequelae, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, obstructive infertility and preterm birth. Recently, it has been suggested that the cervico-vaginal microbiota may defence factor towards well development of chronic sequelae. Therefore, investigation microbial profiles associated chlamydial is utmost importance. Here we present a pilot study...
In the female genital ecosystem, complex interplay between host immune system and resident microflora protects against urogenital pathogens, like Chlamydia trachomatisC. trachomatis is responsible for urethritis cervicitis; however, most chlamydial infections are asymptomatic and, thus, not treated, potentially leading to severe reproductive sequelae. Here we investigated interaction levels of selected mediators community state types cervical microbiota in C. trachomatis-infected women....
In the cervicovaginal microenvironment, lactobacilli are known to protect against genital infections and, amongst host defence compounds, lactoferrin has recently acquired importance for its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. An abnormal microenvironment facilitates acquisition of pathogens like Chlamydia trachomatis, leading cause bacterial sexually transmitted worldwide. The aim our study is investigate effects Lactobacillus crispatus, brevis bovine on chlamydial infection,...
In recent years, the role of gastric and duodenal microbiota has acquired increasing importance in homeostasis host, although, to date, most evidence concern faecal microbiota. Indeed, gastric, are challenging study, due acid, bile, digestive enzymes, rapid transit time. Specifically, acid environment may influence their bacterial composition since barrier protects against orally ingested microorganisms leads inactivation before reaching intestine. The aim this study was assess a correlation...
Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) represents one of the most threatening viral infections in last decade. Amongst susceptible individuals, infected pregnant women might be predisposed to severe complications. Despite extensive interest SARS-CoV-2 research, clinical course maternal infection, vertical transmission and neonatal outcomes have not been completely understood yet. The aim our study was investigate association between obstetric transmission....