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Collagenolytic enzymes (gelatinases) and their inhibitors in human amniochorionic membrane by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to investigate the presence of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (gelatinase A), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (gelatinase B), and…”
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Programmed cell death (apoptosis) as a possible pathway to metalloproteinase activation and fetal membrane degradation in premature rupture of membranes by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Bryant, Carrie, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…Objective: Increased matrix metalloproteinase 2 expression and activity are associated with premature rupture of fetal membranes. A proapoptotic protein…”
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The effect of transforming growth factor and interleukin-10 on interleukin-8 release by human amniochorion may regulate histologic chorioamnionitis by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…OBJECTIVE: Amniochorion is a source of interleukin-8 during infection and inflammation. In this study we investigate the role of 2 immunoinhibitory cytokines,…”
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Interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-β inhibit amniochorion tumor necrosis factor-α production by contrasting mechanisms of action: Therapeutic implications in prematurity by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to detect the regulatory effect of the immunoinhibitory cytokines interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-β on the…”
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EFFECT OF DIFFERENT STORAGE CONDITIONS ON THE SHELF LIFE OF NATURAL GREEN TABLE OLIVES by Lombardi, S.J, Macciola, V, Iorizzo, M, de Leonardis, A

“…The aim of this research is to study the effects of different storage conditions on Spanish (alkaline debittering) and natural (directly brined) green olives…”
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Amniochorion gelatinase-gelatinase inhibitor imbalance in vitro: a possible infectious pathway to rupture by Fortunato, Stephen J, Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J

“…Objective: To estimate the effect of lipopolysaccharide on gelatinases and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (gelatinase inhibitor) balance in…”
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Interleukin-10 inhibition of interleukin-6 in human amniochorionic membrane: Transcriptional regulation by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Swan, Kenneth F., Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to study the regulatory effects of recombinant interleukin-10 on interleukin-6 messenger ribonucleic acid and protein production by…”
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Stromelysins in Placental Membranes and Amniotic Fluid With Premature Rupture of Membranes by FORTUNATO, STEPHEN J, MENON, RAMKUMAR, LOMBARDI, SALVATORE J

“…OBJECTIVETo determine the expression and site of production of stromelysins in fetal membranes and to measure stromelysin 1 levels in amniotic fluid and…”
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Presence of Four Tissue Inhibitors of Matrix Metalloproteinases (TIMP‐1, −2, −3 and −4) in Human Fetal Membranes by FORTUNATO, STEPHEN J., MENON, RAMKUMAR, LOMBARDI, SALVATORE J.

“…PROBLEM: Matrix metalloproteinases play a critical role in fetal membrane extracellular matrix (ECM) homeostasis. Remodeling of the ECM during normal placental…”
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IL-15, a Novel Cytokine Produced by Human Fetal Membranes, Is Elevated in Preterm Labor by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…METHOD OF STUDY: Amniochorionic membranes were cultured in an organ explant system and were stimulated with lipopolysaccharides (LPSs). Samples were subjected…”
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Expression of a Progelatinase Activator (MT1-MMP) in Human Fetal Membranes by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…PROBLEM: The finding of MMP‐2 (which degrades type IV collagen) and TIMP‐2 (the tissue inhibitor of MMP) in fetal membranes suggests the possibility of…”
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A new, reliable cartridge for the rapid purification of synthetic DNA by McBride, L J, McCollum, C, Davidson, S, Efcavitch, J W, Andrus, A, Lombardi, S J

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Support for an infection-induced apoptotic pathway in human fetal membranes by Fortunato, Stephen J., Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J.

“…Objective: Lipopolysaccharide and tumor necrosis factor α levels are both elevated in the amniotic fluid of women during infection-associated preterm labor and…”
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Immunoreactivity of human fetal membranes to peptidoglycan polysaccharide (PGPS): cytokine response by Fortunato, S J, Lombardi, S J, Menon, R

“…Group-B Streptococcus has been associated with preterm labor and other pregnancy related complications. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of…”
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Immediate cerclage following delivery of one nonviable twin : a report of three cases by BOEHM, F. H, LOMBARDI, S. J, ROSEMOND, R. L

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Heat and UV light resistance of vegetative cells and spores of Bacillus subtilis Rec-mutants by HANLIN, J. H, LOMBARDI, S. J, SLEPECKY, R. A

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Ferning of amniotic fluid contaminated with blood by Rosemond, R L, Lombardi, S J, Boehm, F H

“…The diagnosis of rupture of the membranes by traditional methods of nitrazine paper determination and fern crystallization has been reported to be 93-98%…”
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MMP/TIMP imbalance in amniotic fluid during PROM: an indirect support for endogenous pathway to membrane rupture by Fortunato, S J, Menon, R, Lombardi, S J

“…We theorize that excessive degradation of the fetal membrane extracellular matrix (ECM) by specific matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) results in preterm…”
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An Allylstannane Reagent on Non-Cross-Linked Polystyrene Support by Enholm, Eric J, Gallagher, Maria E, Moran, Kelley M, Lombardi, Jennifer S, Schulte, James P

“…A new allylstannane reagent on non-cross-linked polystyrene was developed for the first time. This support differs markedly from standard cross-linked polymers…”
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Interleukin-10 inhibition of gelatinases in fetal membranes: therapeutic implications in preterm premature rupture of membranes by Fortunato, Stephen J, Menon, Ramkumar, Lombardi, Salvatore J, LaFleur, Bonnie

“…OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of interleukin-10 on production and regulation of gelatinases by amniochorion in an in vitro model of infection. METHODS: We…”
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