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Francesco Squadrito

Francesco Squadrito

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Medicine

D-Index
82
Citations
25457
World Ranking
16085
National Ranking
636

Overview

Francesco Squadrito is affiliated with the University of Messina in Italy. Their research spans multiple disciplines within medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology with significant contributions to the literature in these areas.

Their recent publications address diverse biomedical topics and include the following papers:

  • The Role of NLRP3 Inflammasome in the Pathogenesis of Traumatic Brain Injury, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • β-Caryophyllene Inhibits Cell Proliferation through a Direct Modulation of CB2 Receptors in Glioblastoma Cells, 2020, Cancers
  • Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Update of the Pharmacological Treatment, 2023, Biomedicines
  • Protective Effects of Myo-Inositol and Selenium on Cadmium-Induced Thyroid Toxicity in Mice, 2020, Nutrients
  • β-Caryophyllene Reduces the Inflammatory Phenotype of Periodontal Cells by Targeting CB2 Receptors, 2020, Biomedicines

Their collaboration network includes frequent co-authors such as:

  • Natasha Irrera
  • Giovanni Pallio
  • Domenica Altavilla
  • Alessandra Bitto
  • Letteria Minutoli

Squadrito has published extensively in the following journals:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (14 publications)
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology (12 publications)
  • Biomedicines (6 publications)
  • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy (6 publications)
  • Pharmaceuticals (4 publications)

The primary fields of study for Squadrito's research encompass Medicine with 120 publications and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology with 44 publications.

Within these, subfields include:

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (19 publications)
  • Molecular Biology (18 publications)
  • Pharmacology (13 publications)
  • Physiology (13 publications)
  • Surgery (11 publications)

The main topics addressed in their work are:

  • Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
  • Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • Melanin and Skin Pigmentation
  • Estrogen and Related Hormone Effects
  • Inflammasome and Immune Disorders
  • Oral Health in Cancer Treatment

Best Publications

  • Oxidative Stress: Harms and Benefits for Human Health

    Gabriele Pizzino;Natasha Irrera;Mariapaola Cucinotta;Giovanni Pallio

  • Effects of the Phytoestrogen Genistein on Bone Metabolism in Osteopenic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Trial

    Herbert Marini;Letteria Minutoli;Francesca Polito;Alessandra Bitto

  • ROS-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Brain, Heart, Kidney, and Testis Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

    Letteria Minutoli;Domenico Puzzolo;Mariagrazia Rinaldi;Natasha Irrera

  • Inhibition of Lipid Peroxidation Restores Impaired Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression and Stimulates Wound Healing and Angiogenesis in the Genetically Diabetic Mouse

    Domenica Altavilla;Antonino Saitta;Domenico Cucinotta;Mariarosaria Galeano

  • The effect of the phytoestrogen genistein on plasma nitric oxide concentrations, endothelin-1 levels and endothelium dependent vasodilation in postmenopausal women.

    Francesco Squadrito;Domenica Altavilla;Nunziata Morabito;Alessandra Crisafulli

  • Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on Effects of Raloxifene and Hormone Replacement Therapy on Plasma NO Concentrations, Endothelin-1 Levels, and Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation in Postmenopausal Women

    Antonino Saitta;Domenica Altavilla;Domenico Cucinotta;Nunziata Morabito

  • Genistein supplementation and estrogen replacement therapy improve endothelial dysfunction induced by ovariectomy in rats

    Francesco Squadrito;Domenica Altavilla;Giovanni Squadrito;Antonino Saitta

  • Effects of the Phytoestrogen Genistein on Some Predictors of Cardiovascular Risk in Osteopenic, Postmenopausal Women: A Two-Year Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

    Marco Atteritano;Herbert Marini;Letteria Minutoli;Francesca Polito

  • Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Stimulates Angiogenesis and Wound Healing in the Genetically Diabetic Mouse

    Mariarosaria Galeano;Domenica Altavilla;Domenico Cucinotta;Giuseppina T. Russo

  • Effect of genistein on endothelial function in postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study.

    Francesco Squadrito;Domenica Altavilla;Alessandra Crisafulli;Antonino Saitta

  • Breast Safety and Efficacy of Genistein Aglycone for Postmenopausal Bone Loss: A Follow-Up Study

    Herbert Marini;Alessandra Bitto;Domenica Altavilla;Bruce P. Burnett

  • Effects of genistein on hot flushes in early postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind EPT- and placebo-controlled study.

    Alessandra Crisafulli;Herbert Marini;Alessandra Bitto;Domenica Altavilla

  • Recombinant AAV vector encoding human VEGF165 enhances wound healing.

    B Deodato;B Deodato;N Arsic;L Zentilin;M Galeano

  • Nuclear factor kappa-B blockade reduces skeletal muscle degeneration and enhances muscle function in Mdx mice.

    Sonia Messina;Alessandra Bitto;M'hammed Aguennouz;Letteria Minutoli

  • Adeno-associated viral vector-mediated human vascular endothelial growth factor gene transfer stimulates angiogenesis and wound healing in the genetically diabetic mouse.

    M. Galeano;B. Deodato;D. Altavilla;D. Cucinotta

  • Recombinant human erythropoietin improves angiogenesis and wound healing in experimental burn wounds.

    Mariarosaria Galeano;Domenica Altavilla;Alessandra Bitto;Letteria Minutoli

  • Simvastatin enhances VEGF production and ameliorates impaired wound healing in experimental diabetes

    Alessandra Bitto;Letteria Minutoli;Domenica Altavilla;Francesca Polito

  • Activation of an efferent cholinergic pathway produces strong protection against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.

    Chiara Mioni;Carla Bazzani;Daniela Giuliani;Domenica Altavilla

  • Effects of the phytoestrogen genistein on hot flushes, endometrium, and vaginal epithelium in postmenopausal women: a 1-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

    Rosario D'Anna;Maria Letizia Cannata;Marco Atteritano;Francesco Cancellieri

  • Genistein in the metabolic syndrome: results of a randomized clinical trial.

    Francesco Squadrito;Herbert Marini;Alessandra Bitto;Domenica Altavilla

Frequent Co-Authors

Achille P. Caputi
Achille P. Caputi University of Messina
Mauro Giacca
Mauro Giacca King's College London
Federico Bussolino
Federico Bussolino University of Turin
Giuseppe Anastasi
Giuseppe Anastasi University of Pisa
Basilia Zingarelli
Basilia Zingarelli Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Lorena Zentilin
Lorena Zentilin International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Perry V. Halushka
Perry V. Halushka Medical University of South Carolina

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