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Effect of N-acetyl- l-cysteine on peroxynitrite and superoxide anion production of lung alveolar macrophages in systemic sclerosis by Failli, Paola, Palmieri, Loredana, D’Alfonso, Caterina, Giovannelli, Lisa, Generini, Sergio, Rosso, Angela Del, Pignone, Alberto, Stanflin, Nirvana, Orsi, Stefano, Zilletti, Lucilla, Matucci-Cerinic, Marco

“…Lung macrophages may play a relevant role in oxidative processes producing both superoxide anion (O 2 −) and NO. In this view, an antioxidant therapy can be…”
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Mechanical stretch reveals different components of endothelial‐mediated vascular tone in rat aortic strips by Franchi‐Micheli, Sergio, Failli, Paola, Mazzetti, Luca, Bani, Daniele, Ciuffi, Mario, Zilletti, Lucilla

“…Since the role of mechanical stretches in vascular tone regulation is poorly understood, we studied how stretch can influence endothelial tone. Isometric…”
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Herbal medicine, Chaplin, and “The Kid” by Pandolfi, Maurizio, Zilletti, Lucilla

“…Abstract At variance with other largely safe complementary alternative medicines like homeopathy and acupuncture, which only carry the risk of inducing…”
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Hemoglobin affects lipid peroxidation and prostaglandin E2 formation in rat corticocerebral tissues in vitro by CIUFFI, M, TARLINI, L, MUGNAI, S, FRANCHI-MICHELI, S, ZILLETTI, L

“…Variations of lipid peroxidation and arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism products were found when experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage or ischemia and reperfusion…”
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GABAA and GABAB receptor‐mediated effects in guinea‐pig ileum by Giotti, A., Luzzi, S., Spagnesi, S., Zilletti, Lucilla

“…1 The effects of γ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA) and related substances were examined in guinea‐pig ileum longitudinal muscle. 2 GABA at doses ranging from 10−7 m…”
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The ACh‐induced contraction in rat aortas is mediated by the Cys Lt 1 receptor via intracellular calcium mobilization in smooth muscle cells by Mazzetti, Luca, Franchi‐Micheli, Sergio, Nistri, Silvia, Quattrone, Silvia, Simone, Ruggero, Ciuffi, Mario, Zilletti, Lucilla, Failli, Paola

“…Our previously published data indicate that an endogenously produced 5‐lipoxygenase metabolite can strongly contract isolated endothelium‐preserved rat aortic…”
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GABAB receptor-mediated mechanisms in human intestine in vitro by Gentilini, G, Franchi-Micheli, S, Pantalone, D, Cortesini, C, Zilletti, L

“…The spontaneous motility of longitudinal muscle of human jejunum was recorded and the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic (GABAergic) drugs was tested…”
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Influence of interleukin 1α on superoxide anion, platelet activating factor release and phospholipase A 2 activity of naive and sensitized guinea‐pig alveolar macrophages by Mugnai, Sabrina, Ciuffi, Mario, Maurizi, Manuela, Bindi, Daniela, Franchi‐Micheli, Sergio, Zilletti, Lucilla

“…We studied the effect exerted by hr ‐interleukin‐1α (IL‐1α) on responsiveness of alveolar macrophages (AM) from naive and sensitized guinea‐pigs, through O 2…”
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Effect of taurine on calcium levels and contractility in guinea-pig ventricular strips by Franconi, F, Martini, F, Stendardi, I, Matucci, R, Zilletti, L, Giotti, A

“…Taurine increases the calcium levels in guinea-pig ventricular strips at external calcium concentrations of 0.45, 0.9 and 1.8 mM. At 2.7 mM calcium, however, a…”
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THE EFFECT OF TAURINE ON HIGH POTASSIUM‐ AND NORADRENALINE‐INDUCED CONTRACTION IN RABBIT EAR ARTERY by FRANCONI, FLAVIA, GIOTTI, ALBERTO, MANZINI, STEFANO, MARTINI, FLAVIO, STENDARDI, ISABELLA, ZILLETTI, LUCILLA

“…1 Intraluminal administration of taurine (40 mm) did not affect the contractile tone of rabbit isolated ear artery. 2 Taurine (10–80 mm) exerted a powerful…”
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The influences of adrenolytic drugs and noradrenaline on the histamine release in cardiac anaphylaxis in vitro by Giotti, A., Guidotti, A., Mannaioni, P. F., Zilletti, Lucilla

“…1. The regional distribution (auricles, ventricles and septum) of histamine and its release during anaphylaxis were studied in isolated perfused guinea-pig…”
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Guanosine 3′: 5′‐cyclic monophosphate‐dependent pathway alterations in ventricular cardiomyocytes of spontaneously hypertensive rats by Mazzetti, Luca, Ruocco, Carlo, Giovannelli, Lisa, Ciuffi, Mario, Franchi‐Micheli, Sergio, Marra, Fabio, Zilletti, Lucilla, Failli, Paola

“…We investigated the effect of the NO‐donor S‐nitroso‐N‐acetyl‐DL‐penicillamine (SNAP) on cardiomyocytes isolated from control normotensive Wistar Kyoto (WKY)…”
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Influence of resting tension on protease-activated receptor-mediated relaxation in guinea-pig tracheas by Franchi-Micheli, Sergio, Mazzetti, Luca, Cantore, Mirian, Ciuffi, Mario, Zilletti, Lucilla, Failli, Paola

“…We investigate the role of resting tension on thrombin (THR) induced relaxation of guinea-pig tracheas precontracted with acetylcholine (ACh). Isometric…”
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The ACh‐induced contraction in rat aortas is mediated by the Cys Lt1 receptor via intracellular calcium mobilization in smooth muscle cells by Mazzetti, Luca, Franchi‐Micheli, Sergio, Nistri, Silvia, Quattrone, Silvia, Simone, Ruggero, Ciuffi, Mario, Zilletti, Lucilla, Failli, Paola

“…Our previously published data indicate that an endogenously produced 5‐lipoxygenase metabolite can strongly contract isolated endothelium‐preserved rat aortic…”
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Ovalbumin sensitization of guinea-pigs reduces fMLP-induced calcium signal in alveolar macrophages by Failli, Paola, Bindi, Daniela, Franceschelli, Francesco, Tanini, Annalisa, Ciuffi, Mario, Mazzetti, Luca, Zilletti, Lucilla

“…In this study we analyzed the N-formyl-Met-Leu-Phe (fMLP)-induced calcium signal in alveolar macrophages (AM) isolated from ovalbumin-sensitized (OA-sensitized…”
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Protective Effect of Pirenoxine and U74389F on Induced Lipid Peroxidation in Mammalian Lenses. An in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo study by CIUFFI, MARIO, NERI, SILVIA, FRANCHI-MICHELI, SERGIO, FAILLI, PAOLA, ZILLETTI, LUCILLA, MONCELLI, MARIA ROSA, GUIDELLI, ROLANDO

“…Oxidative stress is believed to be involved in cataract development. The protective effect of the xanthomatine derivative, pirenoxine, and the 21-aminosteroid…”
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Influence of interleukin 1α on superoxide anion, platelet activating factor release and phospholipase A2 activity of naive and sensitized guinea‐pig alveolar macrophages by Mugnai, Sabrina, Ciuffi, Mario, Maurizi, Manuela, Bindi, Daniela, Franchi‐Micheli, Sergio, Zilletti, Lucilla

“…1 We studied the effect exerted by hr‐interleukin‐1α (IL‐1α) on responsiveness of alveolar macrophages (AM) from naive and sensitized guinea‐pigs, through O2‐…”
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ANIN VIVO,EX VIVOANDIN VITROCOMPARATIVE STUDY OF ACTIVITY OF COPPER OLIGOPEPTIDE COMPLEXESVSCu(II) IONS by CIUFFI, MARIO, CELLAI, CRISTINA, FRANCHI-MICHELI, SERGIO, ZILLETTI, LUCILLA, GINANNESCHI, MAURO, CHELLI, MARIO, PAPINI, ANNA MARIA, PAOLETTI, FRANCESCO

“…The tetrapeptide-Cu(II) complex H-(l-His-Gly)2-OH/Cu(II), indicated as L-Cu(II), has been investigated, as compared to the Cu(II) inorganic salt CuSO4, for its…”
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Effect of some cyclooxygenase inhibitors on the increase in guanosine 3′:5′‐cyclic monophosphate induced by NO‐donors in human whole platelets by Failli, Paola, Cecchi, Enrica, Tosti‐Guerra, Cristina, Mugelli, Alessandro, Laffi, Giacomo, Zilletti, Lucilla, Giotti, Alberto

“…The effect of the NSAIDs indomethacin, indoprofen, diclofenac and acetylsalicylic acid on the increase in guanosine 3′:5′‐cyclic monophosphate (cyclic GMP)…”
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An in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro comparative study of activity of copper oligopeptide complexes vs Cu(II) ions by Ciuffi, M, Cellai, C, Franchi-Micheli, S, Zilletti, L, Ginanneschi, M, Chelli, M, Papini, A M, Paoletti, F

“…The tetrapeptide-Cu(II) complex H-(l-His-Gly)2-OH/Cu(II), indicated as L-Cu(II), has been investigated, as compared to the Cu(II) inorganic salt CuSO4, for its…”
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