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Giambattista Bonanno

Giambattista Bonanno

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Neuroscience

D-Index
53
Citations
7942
World Ranking
5174
National Ranking
248

Overview

Giambattista Bonanno is affiliated with the University of Genoa in Italy and has contributed extensively to research in medicine and neuroscience. Their work spans multiple fields, with a focus on neurology, cellular and molecular neuroscience, molecular biology, genetics, and biological psychiatry.

Their research covers a range of topics, particularly in the study of neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders. Key areas include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research, neuroscience and neuropharmacology, neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration mechanisms, neurogenetic and muscular disorders, tryptophan and brain disorders, Parkinson's disease mechanisms and treatments, and stress responses involving cortisol.

Bonanno has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including Marco Milanese, Tiziana Bonifacino, Carola Torazza, Matilde Balbi, and Silvia Ravera, indicating strong professional connections within their field.

The researcher has published articles in various journals, with the most frequent publication venues being the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Cells, Translational Psychiatry, British Journal of Pharmacology, and PLoS ONE.

Recent notable papers by Giambattista Bonanno include:

  • Role of miRNAs shuttled by mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles in modulating neuroinflammation, 2021, Scientific Reports
  • MicroRNA Alteration, Application as Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Approaches in Neurodegenerative Diseases, 2022, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Nearly 30 Years of Animal Models to Study Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Historical Overview and Future Perspectives, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Abnormal Upregulation of GPR17 Receptor Contributes to Oligodendrocyte Dysfunction in SOD1 G93A Mice, 2020, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Trafficking of the glutamate transporter is impaired in LRRK2-related Parkinson's disease, 2022, Acta Neuropathologica

Best Publications

  • Acute stress increases depolarization-evoked glutamate release in the rat prefrontal/frontal cortex: the dampening action of antidepressants.

    Laura Musazzi;Marco Milanese;Pasqualina Farisello;Simona Zappettini

  • Multiple GABAB receptors.

    G. Bonanno;M. Raiteri

  • Chronic Antidepressants Reduce Depolarization-Evoked Glutamate Release and Protein Interactions Favoring Formation of SNARE Complex in Hippocampus

    Giambattista Bonanno;Roberto Giambelli;Luca Raiteri;Ettore Tiraboschi

  • Intravenous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Survival and Motor Function in Experimental Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

    Antonio Uccelli;Marco Milanese;Maria Cristina Principato;Sara Morando

  • Is there a functional linkage between neurotransmitter uptake mechanisms and presynaptic receptors

    M Raiteri;G Bonanno;M Marchi;G Maura

  • Nerve growth factor and brain-derived neurotrophic factor increase neurotransmitter release in the rat visual cortex.

    Roberta Sala;Alessandro Viegi;Francesco Mattia Rossi;Tommaso Pizzorusso

  • Differential pharmacology and function of two 5-HT1 receptors modulating transmitter release in rat cerebellum

    Maurizio Raiteri;Guido Maura;Giambattista Bonanno;Anna Maria Pittaluga

  • Stress and corticosterone increase the readily releasable pool of glutamate vesicles in synaptic terminals of prefrontal and frontal cortex.

    G Treccani;L Musazzi;C Perego;M Milanese

  • Enriched experience and recovery from amblyopia in adult rats: impact of motor, social and sensory components.

    Laura Baroncelli;Joyce Bonaccorsi;Marco Milanese;Tiziana Bonifacino

  • Desmethylclomipramine induces the accumulation of autophagy markers by blocking autophagic flux

    Mario Rossi;Eliana Rosa Munarriz;Stefano Bartesaghi;Marco Milanese

  • Glia re-sealed particles freshly prepared from adult rat brain are competent for exocytotic release of glutamate

    Sara Stigliani;Simona Zappettini;Luca Raiteri;Mario Passalacqua

  • In vivo activation of N‐methyl‐d‐aspartate receptors in the rat hippocampus increases prostaglandin E2 extracellular levels and triggers lipid peroxidation through cyclooxygenase‐mediated mechanisms

    O. Pepicelli;E. Fedele;G. Bonanno;M. Raiteri

  • Chronic mild stress induces anhedonic behavior and changes in glutamate release, BDNF trafficking and dendrite morphology only in stress vulnerable rats. The rapid restorative action of ketamine.

    Paolo Tornese;Nathalie Sala;Daniela Bonini;Tiziana Bonifacino

  • Traffic of botulinum toxins A and E in excitatory and inhibitory neurons.

    Claudia Verderio;Carlotta Grumelli;Luca Raiteri;Silvia Coco

  • Role of miRNAs shuttled by mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles in modulating neuroinflammation.

    Debora Giunti;Chiara Marini;Benedetta Parodi;Cesare Usai

  • Abnormal exocytotic release of glutamate in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

    Marco Milanese;Simona Zappettini;Franco Onofri;Laura Musazzi

  • Environmental enrichment decreases GABAergic inhibition and improves cognitive abilities, synaptic plasticity, and visual functions in a mouse model of Down syndrome.

    Tatjana Begenisic;Maria Spolidoro;Chiara Braschi;Laura Baroncelli

  • Functional evidence for multiple gamma-aminobutyric acidB receptor subtypes in the rat cerebral cortex.

    G Bonanno;M Raiteri

  • Adult astroglia is competent for Na+/Ca2+ exchanger-operated exocytotic glutamate release triggered by mild depolarization

    Silvio Paluzzi;Susanna Alloisio;Simona Zappettini;Marco Milanese

  • Coexistence and function of different neurotransmitter transporters in the plasma membrane of CNS neurons.

    Luca Raiteri;Maurizio Raiteri;Giambattista Bonanno

  • Stimulation of excitatory amino acid release from adult mouse brain glia subcellular particles by high mobility group box 1 protein

    Marco Pedrazzi;Luca Raiteri;Giambattista Bonanno;Mauro Patrone

  • Multiple mechanisms of transmitter release evoked by "pathologically" elevated extracellular [K+]: involvement of transporter reversal and mitochondrial calcium.

    Luca Raiteri;Sara Stigliani;Luca Zedda;Maurizio Raiteri

Frequent Co-Authors

Maurizio Popoli
Maurizio Popoli University of Milan
Laura Musazzi
Laura Musazzi University of Milano-Bicocca
Guido Maura
Guido Maura University of Genoa
Mario Marchi
Mario Marchi University of Genoa
Fabio Benfenati
Fabio Benfenati Italian Institute of Technology
Fiorenzo Conti
Fiorenzo Conti Marche Polytechnic University
Marcello Melone
Marcello Melone Marche Polytechnic University
Gregers Wegener
Gregers Wegener Aarhus University
Alberto Diaspro
Alberto Diaspro Italian Institute of Technology
Alessandro Sale
Alessandro Sale National Research Council (CNR)

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