User profiles for Ersilia Nigro
Ersilia NigroPhD, specializzanda in biochimica clinica; CEINGE-Biotecnologie avanzate, Napoli Verified email at ceinge.unina.it Cited by 4059 |
[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, …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
Adiponectin (Acrp30) exerts protective functions on metabolic and cellular processes as
energy metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation by two widely expressed receptors, …
energy metabolism, cell proliferation and differentiation by two widely expressed receptors, …
[HTML][HTML] Adiponectin as link factor between adipose tissue and cancer
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. …
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
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. …
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 …
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
Obesity, through adipose tissue (AT) inflammation and dysregulation, represents a critical
factor for COVID-19; here, we investigated whether serum levels of adiponectin, HMW …
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
Purpose Physical activity (PA) represents the first line of defence against diseases
characterised by increased inflammation status, such as metabolic and infectious diseases. …
characterised by increased inflammation status, such as metabolic and infectious diseases. …