A5060917291- Blood groups and transfusion
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Blood transfusion and management
- Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
University of Milan
2016-2025
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
2015-2018
National Interuniversity Consortium for the Physical Sciences of Matter
2009
Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel
2007
Istituto Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia
2004-2006
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano
1993-1994
Centre de physique des particules de Marseille
1994
Collège de France
1994
Istituto De Angeli (Italy)
1971
We have recently demonstrated that heterologous transplantation of horse amniotic membrane-derived mesenchymal cells (AMCs) can be useful for cell therapy applications in tendon diseases, and hypothesized these may promote repair via paracrine-acting molecules targeting inflammatory processes. To test this hypothesis, here we examined the immunomodulatory characteristics AMCs their conditioned medium (AMC-CM) vitro, studied potential therapeutic effect AMC-CM thirteen different spontaneous...
Cats are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Whilst a number of studies have been performed worldwide on owned cats, limited data available stray, colony or shelter cats. We investigated SARS-CoV-2 in stray cat population before and during human outbreaks cities the Lombardy region northern Italy, high endemic for SARS-CoV-2, using serological molecular methods. A cohort different samples were collected from 241 including frozen...
An asynchronous version of a binary pixel readout circuit has been implemented in an array with 16 columns at 500 mu m pitch and 63 rows 75 pitch. This chip bonded solder bumps to silicon detector matching elements. Event information can be strobed into local memory by trigger signal subsequently read out. Without strobe the this is continuously cleared. The complete hybrid successfully tested ionizing particles from radioactive source. Three such devices have used CERN heavy ion experiment...
Stray cat colonies in urban and rural areas of Lombardy, northern Italy, were surveyed for seroprevalence feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) antibodies, leukaemia (FeLV) antigen Toxoplasma gondii IgG. Of 316 cats tested, 6.6% positive FIV 3.8% FeLV infection; 203 tested T IgG antibodies a prevalence 30.5% was detected. Statistical analysis the influence provenience, age, gender, health status laboratory results on found male gender adult age risk factors infection. FIV-infected more likely...
During canine leishmaniasis (CanL) due to Leishmania infantum, high levels of antibodies production are associated with the presence various clinical signs, because deposition soluble immune complexes in organs and tissues. The immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) is one most commonly used techniques for detection anti- antibodies. purpose this study was assess whether there a correlation between signs IFAT titers dogs naturally infected . A retrospective performed on medical records 49...
Objectives Total thyroxine (TT4) evaluation is the most commonly used first-line test for diagnosis and monitoring of cats with hyperthyroidism. Vcheck T4 a point-of-care immunoassay that measures TT4 using V200 analyser. This study aimed to evaluate analytic performance assay in feline sera agreement classification normal, high low concentrations those measured by an enzyme (EIA). Methods Assay precision, reproducibility linearity were evaluated T4. For method comparison, 73 serum samples...
To determine the prevalence of adverse food reactions (AFRs) in dogs with dermatological signs presented to referral clinic University Milan.The medical records were reviewed. Prevalence AFRs was calculated. Owner and clinician pruritus scores compared. Breed, sex age predisposition statistically tested, as association between AFR selected clinical features.The 12% (16 130). diagnosed 26% allergic disease 48% those subjected a dietary trial. There significant early onset (< 1 year) (OR=3.8;...
This is the first study comparing stemness features of equine mesenchymal progenitor cells derived from amniotic membrane and bone marrow.To investigate an alternative noninvasive stromal cell source for tissue engineering.In vitro experimental characteristics amnion marrow.Cells isolated marrow were analysed proliferation (growth curve, doubling time, colony forming unit). Immunocytochemical detection pluripotency markers gene expression also performed these studied multilineage...
Feline otitis externa is a dermatological disorder that has not been evaluated much in stray cats. One hundred and eighty-seven cats were randomly selected during trap–neuter–release programme to investigate the prevalence of cat colonies northern Italy. Swabs for cytological examination obtained from external ear canal each cat. A direct otoscopic assessment was made 86/187 Cytological evidence present 55.1% The influence on age, gender, habitat season sampling tested, but no risk factors...
Infection by Leishmania species is increasing worldwide. It was hypothesized recently that cats act as a secondary reservoir for infection. The aim of the present study to assess prevalence infantum antibodies and DNA in blood samples collected sample stray metropolitan area Milan northern Italy, which nonendemic leishmaniasis. An indirect immunofluorescence antibody test L. showed 59 233 (25.3%) were seroreactive, 38 (16.3%) had titers 1 : 40, 15 (6.4%) 80, 6 (2.6%) 160. Feline...
This study investigated the prevalence of feline haemoplasma infections in a number stray cat colonies Milan, Northern Italy. Blood samples from 260 cats were evaluated, with conventional PCR, for presence DNA associated Mycoplasma haemofelis (Mhf) and "Candidatus haemominutum" (CMhm). Odd ratios (OR) calculated to identify risk factors infections. PCR was positive 86 out subjects (33.1%), 10.8% (28/260 cats) Mhf 22.3% (58/260 CMhm. No coinfections registered. There significant associations...
Feline leishmaniosis (FeL) is an emerging vector-borne feline disease, with increasing numbers of cases reported and studies performed internationally. This study aimed to update the epidemiological status for FeL in stray cats Milan, northern Italy; compare these results previous Northern report clinicopathologic findings coinfections infected Leishmania spp. A total 117 were tested L. infantum retrovirus infection, hematological, biochemical parameters. Demographic clinical data collected...
Background: A new commercial gel column agglutination system is reported to have high sensitivity in detecting cats with blood type AB. Objectives: The aims of this study were compare and card methods for feline blood‐typing determine the frequency distribution types northern Italy. Methods: Blood‐typing was performed on 120 using both a containing monoclonal antibodies (ID Gel‐Test Micro Typing System) method (RapidVet‐H Feline). Results confirmed back‐typing. Sensitivity, specificity,...
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence dermatophytes in stray cats with and without clinical lesions from different colonies rural urban areas Milan surroundings northern Italy. Stray (273) were caught during a trap-neuter-release (TNR) program conducted Italy both areas. Each cat examined dark environment Wood’s lamp prior sample collection. Hair or scales exhibiting typical fluorescence removed pair sterile hemostats cultured. hair all then sampled by Mackenzie modified...
Emerging diseases caused by piroplasms pose a health risk for man and other animals, domestic cats have been proposed as potential reservoirs some piroplasm infections. The aim of this study was to identify the frequency Babesia microti Cytauxzoon felis in stray from northern Italy possible factors associated with these Blood samples 260 enrolled trap-neuter-release (TNR) program were examined conventional PCR presence DNA. No sample (0.0%) tested positive C. , whilst B. DNA detected two...
The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence Dog Erythrocyte Antigens (DEA) 1, 4, and 7 in Ibizan hounds, compare results with DEA Spanish greyhounds, determine risk sensitization following first transfusion blood not typed for 1 probability an acute hemolytic reaction a second incompatible using untyped blood. status was determined 92 hounds. Results compared previously reported greyhounds. risks amongst hounds between 75%, 98.9%, 25%, respectively. There significantly higher...
Absorption and photoluminescence (PL) studies have been carried out on pristine standard poly(paraphenylene vinylene) PPV a series of PPV-single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) composite films. Drastic changes in the PL absorption spectra are observed with increase SWNT fraction. A model is presented which able to explain quantitatively modification spectra, particularly new features as function percentages We provide evidence for strong electronic interaction between polymer precursor...
We present photoconductivity and Raman scattering data obtained from composite films of poly(paraphenylene vinylene) (PPV) single-walled carbon nanotubes at different weight concentrations 0% to 64%. It is found that the introduction in PPV precursor polymer solution, heated $300\ifmmode^\circ\else\textdegree\fi{}\mathrm{C}$ perform conversion into PPV, yields drastic modifications both structural features components electronic properties composites. The matrix becomes more disordered due...
Background Transfusion of compatible blood types ensures the vitality transfused erythrocytes and avoids transfusion reactions. Cats with A, B, AB should receive transfusions same type. In a feline donor program, it is therefore essential to have donors all available. Objectives The objectives this study were identification 3 in Ragdoll cats, comparison their frequencies those Domestic Shorthair ( DSH ) determination whether Ragdolls are suitable program. Methods type was determined by gel...
Feline vector-borne diseases can be caused by a range of pathogens transmitted arthropods. Many these infections have zoonotic implications, and stray cats are potential sentinels for human pet health. This study investigated the prevalence selected in colony Milan. Blood samples from 260 were evaluated, using conventional polymerase chain reaction tests (cPCRs), presence DNA associated with Rickettsia species, Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ehrlichia species. Positive cPCR results occurred...
This prospective study investigated the effect on clinical and haematological variables of anaesthetic combination tiletamine zolazepam in feline blood donors. Blood (10 ml/kg bodyweight to a maximum volume 60 ml) was collected from jugular vein 31 owned healthy cats anaesthetised with 2.5 mg/kg intramuscularly. Rectal temperature (RT), systolic arterial pressure (SAP), mean (MAP), diastolic (DAP), heart rate (HR) complete count (including red cells [RBC], haemoglobin [HB], haematocrit [HT],...
Few studies have investigated the effect of veterinary clinical procedures on welfare dogs, with specific emphasis practice environment. Clinicopathologic variables also not been assessed in these potentially stressful situations. Similar to human studies, waiting room could present a significant stress factor for dogs.The study was designed investigate waiting-room environment serum cortisol and glucose alterations as well heart rate privately owned healthy trial included 24 dogs that were...