A5072410204- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Helminth infection and control
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Zebrafish Biomedical Research Applications
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
University of Messina
2016-2025
Chemi (Italy)
2024
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2018-2024
Gastroenterology Hospital "Saverio de Bellis"
2021
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Della Sicilia
2007-2017
Ospedale SS. Annunziata
2006-2016
Institute for Coastal Marine Environment
2012
National Research Council
2012
University of Verona
1994
Background Anthracycline-mediated adverse cardiovascular events are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) exert multiple cardiometabolic benefits with/without type diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart failure reduced preserved ejection fraction. We hypothesized that SGLT2i dapagliflozin administered before during doxorubicin (DOXO) therapy could prevent cardiac dysfunction reduce pro-inflammatory...
Nanotechnology is rapidly growing with nanoparticles produced and utilized in a wide range of commercial products worldwide. Among the different types nanomaterials produced, silver (AgNPs) occupy predominant position they are used electronics, clothing, food industry, cosmetics medical devices. Nanosilver has also showed excellent performance antibacterial application. Nowadays, increasing use AgNPs put evidence on their possible toxicity to human health impact environment. This paper focus...
The increase of heavy metals in the environment involves a high exposure aquatic organisms to these pollutants. present study is planned investigate effects zinc chloride (ZnCl2) on bone embryonic development Danio rerio and confirm use zebrafish as model organism teratogenic potential this pollutant. Zebrafish embryos were exposed different ZnCl2 concentrations analyzed by ICP-MS. skeletal anomalies evaluated confocal microscope after staining with calcein solution RhodZin(TM)-3,AM. data...
Following the Mass Mortality Events (MMEs) of pen shell P. nobilis in Campania region and Sicily, a survey moribund specimens was also conducted other Italian regions (Campania, Tuscany, Sardinia Apulia) Spain (Catalunya). Histopathological molecular examination 27 nobils revealed different types pathogens associated with tissue lesions, morbidity mortality. Presence Mycobacterium, Vibrio species, Haplosporidium pinnae Perkinsus sp. were detected, differently distributed into areas. The...
The use of nanomaterials in several application fields has received the last decades a great attention due to their peculiar properties, but also raised many doubts about possible toxicity when these materials are used for some specific applications, such as water purification. Indeed careful investigation is needed order exclude harmful side effects related nanotechnology. effect that nanoparticles may have on marine organisms depends size, chemical composition, surface structure,...
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), or bacterial endotoxin, is an important virulence factor in several human and animal pathologies. Oxazoline of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEAOXA) has shown strong anti-inflammatory activity models. LPS was applied for 24 h to zebrafish embryos induce inflammation, then the action PEAOXA evaluated first time model (Danio rerio). Different concentrations were tested toxicity on embryonic development; only highest concentration 30 mg/L showed toxic effects. Quantitative...
The effect of the nanoparticles on marine organisms, depends their size, chemical composition, surface structure, solubility and shape. In order to take advantage from activity, preserving surrounding environment a possible pollution, we are trying trap into new nanomaterials. nanomaterials tested were synthesized proposing ground-breaking approach by an upside-down vision Au/TiO2 nano-system avoid release nanoparticles. system was wrapping Au with thin layer TiO2. non-toxicity established...
Canine overpopulation is a global issue with serious health and welfare implications. Nonsurgical methods of sterilization could yield positive impacts on this problem, but no long-term data such are available. The objective the current investigation was to determine effects intratesticular injections calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl2) in saline dogs over one year period. Five concentrations (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 60%) CaCl2 were administered via injection groups 10 each. Total sperm count...
Several compounds from marine organisms have been studied for their potential use in aquaculture. Among the red algae,
Abstract Nanomaterials (NM) have different shapes and can be composed of materials such as carbon, silicon, some metals like gold, silver, titanium. They are used fillers, catalysts, semiconductors, cosmetics, drug carriers in medicine, energy storage systems, antifriction coatings. NM the parent compounds nanoparticles (NPs), which may divided into two groups: fullerenes engineered (ENPs). After crossing cell membrane, NPs stored vesicles, mitochondria, additional organelles within...
Diseases caused by parasites are much more frequently described in cultured fish, which suffer from artificial conditions and numerous stress factors. This study investigates the histological, histochemical morphometric modifications of splenic melanomacrophage centers (SMMCs) infected Sparicotyle chrisophrii (Monogenea, ectoparasite gills) sea breams (Sparus aurata), floating cages Gulf Gaeta (Italy). Infected fish swam near water surface, showing severe signs anemia. Several spleens were...
Abstract S100 proteins are EF‐hand calcium‐binding protein highly preserved during evolution present in both neuronal and non‐neuronal tissues of the higher vertebrates. Data about expression fishes scarce, no data available on zebrafish, a common model used biology to study development but also human diseases. In this study, we have investigated central nervous system adult zebrafish using PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry. The express mRNA, contain ∼10 kDa identified as protein....
DAO Diseases of Aquatic Organisms Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsSpecials 59:43-47 (2004) - doi:10.3354/dao059043 Tissue damage and haematophagia due praniza larvae (Isopoda: Gnathiidae) in some aquarium seawater teleosts F. Marino1,*, S. Giannetto1, M. L. Paradiso1, T. Bottari2, G. De Vico1, B. Macrì1 1Dept. Sanità Pubblica Veterinaria, Unit Pathology Parasitology, University Messina,...
Gastrointestinal function in vertebrates is influenced by stressors, such as fasting and refeeding, different types of diet hormonal factors. The aim this paper was to analyze the effect a Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) diet, microalga known for its nutraceutical properties, on gastrointestinal tract zebrafish (Danio rerio) regarding expression oligopeptide transporter 1 (PepT1) ghrelin (GHR). Food deprivation refeeding investigated elucidate PepT1 GHR at level compensatory mechanism....
This study reports the presence of cartilaginous cysts in zebrafish gills, purchased at end 2012 before application Italian Legislative Decree 26/2014 and used for experimental research. It highlights importance using specific pathogen-free organisms from reliable production establishments to avoid obtaining false results experiments. Of 20 samples analyzed, 4 showed with abnormal tissue modification metaplasia induced by prolonged parasitic insult. The obtained periodic health monitoring...
A wild adult male conger Conger conger, captured by a SCUBA diver in the waters of coastal Italy, was sent for laboratory analysis due to presence multiple productive ulcerous skin lesions localized dorso-lateral body area, caudally gill operculum under dorsal fin. The main mass sessile, ulcerated and hemorrhaging appearance surrounded several smaller masses, which originated peripherally from same or were isolated, always with tendency ulceration. Histology confirmed that newly formed...
Background. Hyperostosis is a productive change characterized by an increase of the periosteal ossification combined to resorption bony tissue. It common in several fish species. Its presence has been reported silver scabbardfish, Lepidopus caudatus (Euphrasen, 1788). The aim presently study improve knowledge on hyperostotic pterygiophores L. caudatus. Materials and methods. In total, 50 specimens caudatus, captured off coast Messina (Sicily, Italy) were examined radiography. Deformed...