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AUTHOR
G. Costanzo
Morphostructural analysis of human follicular stem cells on highly porous bone hydroxyapatite scaffold
In this study we investigated the in vitro behaviour, morphostructure and extracellular matrix synthesis of human dental follicular stem cells (hDFSCs) isolated from human dental bud, which resulted to be positive for mesenchymal markers (CD29, CD90, CD146 and CD166) by FACS analysis. Cells were analysed by light and electronic microscopy to evaluate their biological response either at week 1, that is before differentiation, or at weeks 3–6, when they had been cultured in osteogenic medium onto a highly porous natural scaffold material (Bio-Oss®). Microscopy analysis of primary culture cells showed they had a mesenchymal stem cell-like morphostructure, spindle shaped, similar to the cultur…
Osservazioni preliminari sulle variazioni nictemereli della comunità a Misidacei dello Stagnone di Marsala. (Sicilia Occidentale)
The first data on day-night variability of the mysid assemblage in the Stagnone di Marsala (Western Sicily) are reported. The fluctuations of populations structure are shown for each species.
The Italian observational study on severe osteoporosis (ISSO): 24-month results on incidence of fractures and adherence to treatment
Objective To estimate the proportion of patients with very severe osteoporosis (those covered by the reimbursement criteria of the Italian National Health Service) experiencing new vertebral and non-vertebral fragility fractures in the first 24 months of a new anti-osteoporosis treatment. Methods Prospective observational study in men and post-menopausal women (aged > 21 years) initiating anti-osteoporosis treatment for very severe osteoporosis. Eligibility was based on teriparatide (TPD) reimbursement criteria in Italy: Incident of vertebral or hip fracture during anti-resorptive treatment (minimum 1 year), or at least three prevalent severe vertebral fractures, or two prevalent severe ver…