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Paola Secchiero

Paola Secchiero

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
67
Citations
15622
World Ranking
8237
National Ranking
216

Overview

Paola Secchiero is affiliated with the University of Ferrara in Italy. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with significant contributions in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Neurology.

Their work covers a variety of topics, including:

  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Inflammasome and immune disorders
  • Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
  • Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
  • Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Several recent papers authored by or involving Paola Secchiero include:

  • COVID-19 and Individual Genetic Susceptibility/Receptivity: Role of ACE1/ACE2 Genes, Immunity, Inflammation and Coagulation. Might the Double X-Chromosome in Females Be Protective against SARS-CoV-2 Compared to the Single X-Chromosome in Males? (2020), International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Genomic Database Analysis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Mutational Profile (2020), Cancers
  • Sex/Gender-Specific Imbalance in CVD: Could Physical Activity Help to Improve Clinical Outcome Targeting CVD Molecular Mechanisms in Women? (2020), International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Autoinflammatory Diseases and Cytokine Storms-Imbalances of Innate and Adaptative Immunity (2021), International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • CCR4+ Skin-Tropic Phenotype as a Feature of Central Memory CD8+ T Cells in Healthy Subjects and Psoriasis Patients (2020), Frontiers in Immunology

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Paola Secchiero include:

  • Giorgio Zauli
  • Veronica Tisato
  • E. Melloni
  • Fabio Casciano
  • Rebecca Voltan

The preferred publication venues reflect a focus on molecular sciences and immunology, and include:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Frontiers in Immunology
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology
  • Scientific Reports
  • Clinical Cancer Research

Best Publications

  • miR-221&222 regulate TRAIL resistance and enhance tumorigenicity through PTEN and TIMP3 downregulation.

    Michela Garofalo;Gianpiero Di Leva;Giulia Romano;Gerard Nuovo

  • Association of human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) with multiple sclerosis: increased IgM response to HHV-6 early antigen and detection of serum HHV-6 DNA.

    Samantha S. Soldan;Rossana Berti;Nazi Salem;Paola Secchiero

  • Cyclooxygenase-2 expression is induced during human megakaryopoiesis and characterizes newly formed platelets

    Bianca Rocca;Paola Secchiero;Giovanni Ciabattoni;Franco O. Ranelletti

  • COVID-19 and Individual Genetic Susceptibility/Receptivity: Role of ACE1/ACE2 Genes, Immunity, Inflammation and Coagulation. Might the Double X-chromosome in Females Be Protective against SARS-CoV-2 Compared to the Single X-Chromosome in Males?

    Donato Gemmati;Barbara Bramanti;Maria Luisa Serino;Paola Secchiero

  • TRAIL promotes the survival and proliferation of primary human vascular endothelial cells by activating the Akt and ERK pathways.

    Paola Secchiero;Arianna Gonelli;Edvige Carnevale;Daniela Milani

  • Detection of human herpesvirus 6 in plasma of children with primary infection and immunosuppressed patients by polymerase chain reaction.

    Paola Secchiero;Donald R. Carrigan;Yoshizo Asano;Laura Benedetti

  • MicroRNA fingerprinting of CLL patients with chromosome 17p deletion identify a miR-21 score that stratifies early survival

    Simona Rossi;Masayoshi Shimizu;Elisa Barbarotto;Milena S. Nicoloso

  • CD4 is a critical component of the receptor for human herpesvirus 7: interference with human immunodeficiency virus

    Paolo Lusso;Paola Secchiero;Richard W. Crowley;Alfredo Garzino-Demo

  • MDM2/X inhibitors under clinical evaluation: perspectives for the management of hematological malignancies and pediatric cancer.

    Veronica Tisato;Rebecca Voltan;Arianna Gonelli;Paola Secchiero

  • Activated human NK and CD8+ T cells express both TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) and TRAIL receptors but are resistant to TRAIL-mediated cytotoxicity

    Prisco Mirandola;Cristina Ponti;Giuliana Gobbi;Ivonne Sponzilli

  • TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) as a negative regulator of normal human erythropoiesis

    Loris Zamai;Paola Secchiero;Sabina Pierpaoli;Alessandra Bassini

  • Systemic Tumor Necrosis Factor–Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand Delivery Shows Antiatherosclerotic Activity in Apolipoprotein E–Null Diabetic Mice

    Paola Secchiero;Riccardo Candido;Federica Corallini;Serena Zacchigna

  • Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Display Anti-Cancer Activity in SCID Mice Bearing Disseminated Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Xenografts

    Paola Secchiero;Sonia Zorzet;Claudio Tripodo;Federica Corallini

  • An Increased Osteoprotegerin Serum Release Characterizes the Early Onset of Diabetes Mellitus and May Contribute to Endothelial Cell Dysfunction

    Paola Secchiero;Federica Corallini;Assunta Pandolfi;Agostino Consoli

  • Recent advances in the therapeutic perspectives of Nutlin-3.

    Paola Secchiero;Raffaella Bosco;Claudio Celeghini;Giorgio Zauli

  • Functional integrity of the p53-mediated apoptotic pathway induced by the nongenotoxic agent nutlin-3 in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL).

    Paola Secchiero;Paola Secchiero;Elisa Barbarotto;Elisa Barbarotto;Mario Tiribelli;Mario Tiribelli;Carlotta Zerbinati;Carlotta Zerbinati

  • The role of the TRAIL/TRAIL receptors system in hematopoiesis and endothelial cell biology.

    Giorgio Zauli;Paola Secchiero

  • Antiangiogenic Activity of the MDM2 Antagonist Nutlin-3

    Paola Secchiero;Federica Corallini;Arianna Gonelli;Raffaella Dell’Eva

  • TRAIL promotes the survival, migration and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells

    P Secchiero;C Zerbinati;Erika Rimondi;Federica Corallini

  • C-Reactive protein downregulates TRAIL expression in human peripheral monocytes via an Egr-1-dependent pathway.

    Paola Secchiero;Erika Rimondi;Maria Grazia di Iasio;Chiara Agnoletto

Frequent Co-Authors

Giorgio Zauli
Giorgio Zauli University of Ferrara
Silvano Capitani
Silvano Capitani University of Ferrara
Robert C. Gallo
Robert C. Gallo University of South Florida
Lorenzo Monasta
Lorenzo Monasta IRCCS Materno Infantile Burlo Garofolo
Davide Gibellini
Davide Gibellini University of Verona
Stefano Volpato
Stefano Volpato University of Ferrara
Valter Gattei
Valter Gattei University of Trieste
Francesco Bernardi
Francesco Bernardi University of Ferrara
Marvin S. Reitz
Marvin S. Reitz University of Maryland, Baltimore
Gabriella Campadelli-Fiume
Gabriella Campadelli-Fiume University of Bologna

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