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Pattern selection in growing tubular tissues by Ciarletta, P, Balbi, V, Kuhl, E

“…Tubular organs display a wide variety of surface morphologies including circumferential and longitudinal folds, square and hexagonal undulations, and…”
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Morphoelastic control of gastro-intestinal organogenesis: Theoretical predictions and numerical insights by Balbi, V., Kuhl, E., Ciarletta, P.

“…With nine meters in length, the gastrointestinal tract is not only our longest, but also our structurally most diverse organ. During embryonic development, it…”
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Morpho-elasticity of intestinal villi by Balbi, V., Ciarletta, P.

“…Villi are ubiquitous structures in the intestine of all vertebrates, originating from the embryonic development of the epithelial mucosa. Their morphogenesis…”
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Tractography of peripheral nerves and skeletal muscles by Khalil, C, Budzik, J.F, Kermarrec, E, Balbi, V, Le Thuc, V, Cotten, A

“…Abstract The assessment of human peripheral nerves and skeletal muscles by means of diffusion tensor imaging and tractograpy has been a recent area of…”
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Mathematical modelling of axonal cortex contractility by Andrini, D., Balbi, V., Bevilacqua, G., Lucci, G., Pozzi, G., Riccobelli, D.

“…The axonal cortex is composed of a regular structure of F-actin and spectrin able to contract thanks to myosin II motors. Such an active tension is of…”
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Imaging of the nerves of the knee region by Damarey, B, Demondion, X, Wavreille, G, Pansini, V, Balbi, V, Cotten, A

“…Abstract Peripheral neuropathies are a frequent, but often underdiagnosed, cause of pain and functional impairment. The clinical symptoms can be subtle, and…”
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303 Retrospective and prospective clinical impact of impaired glucose tolerance in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis by Finocchiaro, J.A, Reinoso, A, Massa, S.S, Pietropaolo, G, Fernández, A, Balbi, V, Fasano, V, Diez, G

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Radiographic anatomy of the intervertebral cervical and lumbar foramina (vessels and variants) by Demondion, X, Lefebvre, G, Fisch, O, Vandenbussche, L, Cepparo, J, Balbi, V

“…Abstract The intervertebral foramen is an orifice located between any two adjacent vertebrae that allows communication between the spinal (or vertebral) canal…”
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Clinical relevance of diffusion tensor imaging parameters in lumbar disco-radicular conflict by Dallaudière, B, Lincot, J, Hess, A, Balbi, V, Cornelis, F, Larbi, A, Laissy, J.-P, Cotten, A, Schouman-Claeys, E

“…Abstract Purpose To measure the fractional anisotropy (FA) and the mean diffusivity (MD) values of L4, L5 and S1 nerve roots using diffusion tensor imaging…”
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Assessment of normal values of fractional anisotropy and mean diffusivity of mobile lumbar spine roots by diffuson tensor MRI: comparison between 1.5 and 3T by J. Lincot, J. P. Laissy, A. Hess, V. Balbi, E. Schouman-Claeys, A. Cotten, B. Dallaudière

“…Purpose: To assess the normal values of fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD) of L4, L5 and S1 nerve roots using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)…”
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Characterization of phosphatidylinositol phosphate kinases from the moss Physcomitrella patens: PpPIPK1 and PpPIPK2 by Saavedra, L.(Lund University (Sweden)), Balbi, V, Dove, S.K, Hiwatashi, Y, Mikami, K, Sommarin, M

“…Phosphoinositides (PIs) play a major role in eukaryotic cells, despite being a minor component of most membranes. This is the first report on PI metabolism in…”
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Glucose tolerance and insulin action in healthy centenarians by Paolisso, G, Gambardella, A, Ammendola, S, D'Amore, A, Balbi, V, Varricchio, M, D'Onofrio, F

“…Advancing age has been found to be associated with a decline in insulin action. Nevertheless, no study has been conducted in healthy centenarians. Our study…”
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Plasma vitamin C affects glucose homeostasis in healthy subjects and in non-insulin-dependent diabetics by Paolisso, G, D'Amore, A, Balbi, V, Volpe, C, Galzerano, D, Giugliano, D, Sgambato, S, Varricchio, M, D'Onofrio, F

“…In aged healthy (n = 10) and non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetic (n = 10) subjects matched for age [67.3 +/- 0.5 vs. 68.0 +/- 0.4 yr, P = not significant…”
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Daily vitamin E supplements improve metabolic control but not insulin secretion in elderly type II diabetic patients by Paolisso, G, D'Amore, A, Galzerano, D, Balbi, V, Giugliano, D, Varricchio, M, D'Onofrio, F

“…Daily vitamin E supplements improve metabolic control but not insulin secretion in elderly type II diabetic patients. G Paolisso , A D'Amore , D Galzerano , V…”
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Body composition, body fat distribution, and resting metabolic rate in healthy centenarians by Paolisso, G, Gambardella, A, Balbi, V, Ammendola, S, D'Amore, A, Varricchio, M

“…Our study investigated body composition and body fat distribution in healthy centenarians. Body composition, body fat distribution, and resting metabolic rate…”
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Jasmonate Controls Leaf Growth by Repressing Cell Proliferation and the Onset of Endoreduplication while Maintaining a Potential Stand-By Mode by Noir, Sandra, Bömer, Moritz, Takahashi, Naoki, Ishida, Takashi, Tsui, Tjir-Li, Balbi, Virginia, Shanahan, Hugh, Sugimoto, Keiko, Devoto, Alessandra

“…Phytohormones regulate plant growth from cell division to organ development. Jasmonates (JAs) are signaling molecules that have been implicated in…”
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A direct method to measure the power of the central cornea after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis by Sónego-Krone, Sergio, López-Moreno, Gerson, Beaujon-Balbi, Oscar V, Arce, Carlos G, Schor, Paulo, Campos, Mauro

“…To measure the corneal power after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Six central areas in 6 corneal power maps were studied using the Orbscan II…”
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Lisinopril administration improves insulin action in aged patients with hypertension by Paolisso, G, Balbi, V, Gambardella, A, Varricchio, G, Tortoriello, R, Saccomanno, F, Amato, L, Varricchio, M

“…Thirty elderly, mildly hypertensive patients were enrolled for a single-blind, randomised cross-over placebo controlled trial in which placebo and lisinopril…”
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Personalizing Cancer Pain Therapy: Insights from the Rational Use of Analgesics (RUA) Group by Varrassi, Giustino, Coluzzi, Flaminia, Guardamagna, Vittorio A., Puntillo, Filomena, Sotgiu, Giovanni, Vellucci, Renato

“…Introduction A previous Delphi survey from the Rational Use of Analgesics (RUA) project involving Italian palliative care specialists revealed some…”
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The therapy of aged diabetic hypertensives by Varricchio, M., Balbi, V., Varricchio, G., Tagliamonte, M.R., Gambardella, A., Paolisso, G.

“…The great prevalence and incidence of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and hypertension in the elderly represent several therapeutic problems…”
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