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Ersilia Nigro

PhD, specializzanda in biochimica clinica; CEINGE-Biotecnologie avanzate, Napoli
Verified email at ceinge.unina.it
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[HTML][HTML] New insight into adiponectin role in obesity and obesity-related diseases

E Nigro, O Scudiero, ML Monaco, A Palmieri… - BioMed research …, 2014 - hindawi.com
Obesity is a major health problem strongly increasing the risk for various severe related
complications such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, …

[HTML][HTML] Biological and nutritional properties of palm oil and palmitic acid: effects on health

A Mancini, E Imperlini, E Nigro, C Montagnese… - Molecules, 2015 - mdpi.com
A growing body of evidence highlights the close association between nutrition and human
health. Fat is an essential macronutrient, and vegetable oils, such as palm oil, are widely used …

[HTML][HTML] Orexin system: the key for a healthy life

…, G Cibelli, MP Mollica, D Iacono, E Nigro… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
The orexin-A/hypocretin-1 and orexin-B/hypocretin-2 are neuropeptides synthesized by a
cluster of neurons in the lateral hypothalamus and perifornical area. Orexin neurons receive a …

Induction of APOBEC3 exacerbates DNA replication stress and chromosomal instability in early breast and lung cancer evolution

…, S Hobor, E Grönroos, A Pennycuick, E Nigro… - Cancer discovery, 2021 - AACR
This study reveals the dynamics and drivers of APOBEC3 gene expression in preinvasive
disease and the exacerbation of cellular diversity by APOBEC3B through DNA replication …

Adiponectin affects lung epithelial A549 cell viability counteracting TNFa and IL-1ß toxicity through AdipoR1

E Nigro, O Scudiero, D Sarnataro, G Mazzarella… - The international journal …, 2013 - Elsevier
Adiponectin (Acrp30) exerts protective functions on metabolic and cellular processes as
energy metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation by two widely expressed receptors, …

[HTML][HTML] Adiponectin as link factor between adipose tissue and cancer

E Di Zazzo, R Polito, S Bartollino, E Nigro… - International Journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Adipose tissue is a key regulator of energy balance playing an active role in lipid storage as
well as in synthesizing several hormones directly involved in the pathogenesis of obesity. …

[HTML][HTML] Cyclic peptides as novel therapeutic microbicides: engineering of human defensin mimetics

A Falanga, E Nigro, MG De Biasi, A Daniele, G Morelli… - Molecules, 2017 - mdpi.com
Cyclic peptides are receiving significant attention thanks to their antimicrobial activity and
high serum stability, which is useful to develop and design novel antimicrobial agents. …

[HTML][HTML] Role of functional beverages on sport performance and recovery

S Orrù, E Imperlini, E Nigro, A Alfieri, A Cevenini… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Functional beverages represent a palatable and efficient way to hydrate and reintegrate
electrolytes, carbohydrates, and other nutrients employed and/or lost during physical training …

[HTML][HTML] Adiponectin, leptin, and resistin are dysregulated in patients infected by SARS-CoV-2

…, V D'Agnano, A Bianco, A Daniele, E Nigro - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Obesity, through adipose tissue (AT) inflammation and dysregulation, represents a critical
factor for COVID-19; here, we investigated whether serum levels of adiponectin, HMW …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular mechanisms involved in the positive effects of physical activity on coping with COVID-19

E Nigro, R Polito, A Alfieri, A Mancini… - European journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Physical activity (PA) represents the first line of defence against diseases
characterised by increased inflammation status, such as metabolic and infectious diseases. …