Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lucas Melo Neves, Raphael Ritti-Dias, Valeria Juday, Raquel Marquesini, Aline Mendes Gerage, Gilberto Candido Laurentino, Renato Hoffmann Nunes, Brendon Stubbs, Carlos Ugrinowitsch
Summary: Brain atrophy, a decrease in brain volume, is associated with cognitive health in older adults. Insufficient moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been linked to lower brain volume. This study found that meeting weekly MVPA recommendations helps preserve the volume of over 30 brain areas and structures in older adults. Additionally, cardiorespiratory fitness is an important predictor of brain volume preservation.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara A. Galle, Jun Liu, Bruno Bonnechere, Najaf Amin, Maarten M. Milders, Jan Berend Deijen, Erik J. A. Scherder, Madeleine L. Drent, Trudy Voortman, M. Arfan Ikram, Cornelia M. van Duijn
Summary: This study investigated the long-term association between physical activity, cognition, and the rate of age-associated cognitive decline. The findings suggest that higher levels of physical activity in late adulthood are related to higher levels of executive functioning and may mitigate the accelerated decline of executive abilities observed in individuals with the ApoE-epsilon 4 allele.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
A. Zarina Kraal, Hailey L. Dotterer, Neika Sharifian, Emily P. Morris, Ketlyne Sol, Afara B. Zaheed, Jacqui Smith, Laura B. Zahodne
Summary: The study found that physical activity in early and mid-adulthood is associated with memory level and decline in later life. Early adulthood physical activity indirectly influences later-life memory level through mid-adulthood physical activity and hypertension rates in later life, with hypertension serving as a key mediator of these effects.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tomiko Yoneda, Nathan A. Lewis, Jamie E. Knight, Jonathan Rush, Rebecca Vendittelli, Luca Kleineidam, Jinshil Hyun, Andrea M. Piccinin, Scott M. Hofer, Emiel O. Hoogendijk, Carol A. Derby, Martin Scherer, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Michael Wagner, Ardo van den Hout, Wenyu Wang, David A. Bennett, Graciela Muniz-Terrera
Summary: The study found that engaging in physical activity, especially before the onset of cognitive impairment, significantly reduces the risk of transitioning from nonimpaired to mildly impaired cognitive functioning and extends life expectancy. Additionally, physical activity also has a protective effect after the onset of cognitive impairment, although there is some heterogeneity between study results.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Lik-Wei Wong, Yee Song Chong, Wei Lin, Lilian Kisiswa, Eunice Sim, Carlos F. Ibanez, Sreedharan Sajikumar
Summary: Aging significantly affects plasticity mechanisms in the nervous system that are crucial for learning and memory, particularly impacting hippocampal-dependent long-term plasticity and its associative plasticity. The p75(NTR) receptor regulates synaptic plasticity by modulating several signaling pathways, potentially contributing to deficits in cognitive function. Targeting p75(NTR) could be a promising therapeutic approach to limit age-related memory and cognitive function deficits.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Maddison L. Mellow, Melissa J. Hull, Ashleigh E. Smith, Thomas P. Wycherley, Danielle Girard, Alyson J. Crozier
Summary: This study evaluated a community-based physical activity program called Daily Moves in Adelaide, Australia, and found that participants reported improvements in physical activity levels and physical function after participating in the program. There were no significant changes in measures of psychosocial wellbeing. Qualitative interviews revealed that participants appreciated the supportive and flexible nature of the program and felt connected with staff and other participants despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Neuroimaging
Naiara Demnitz, Afroditi Stathi, Janet Withall, Candida Stainer, Poppy Seager, Jolanthe De Koning, Patrick Esser, Thomas Wassenaar, Helen Dawes, Jonathan Brooks, Klaus P. Ebmeier, Heidi Johansen-Berg, Claire E. Sexton
Summary: This study found that a community-based physical activity intervention can significantly delay hippocampal atrophy in older adults. However, no positive effects of the intervention were found on cognition.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Cristina Valente, Renato Andrade, Luis Alvarez, Alexandre Rebelo-Marques, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Joao Espregueira-Mendes
Summary: Physically active individuals tend to have longer telomeres, especially in middle-aged individuals and athletes, but the effect may be overestimated. Exercise interventions do not show significant impact on telomere length.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Carolina Gubert, Anthony J. Hannan
Summary: Physical activity has shown positive effects in preventing and improving a wide range of diseases, particularly central nervous system disorders. The article discusses the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways associated with the beneficial effects of physical activity, focusing on brain function and cognitive enhancement. Emerging therapeutic targets and strategies for the development of exercise mimetics in the field of central nervous system disorders are also explored.
NATURE REVIEWS DRUG DISCOVERY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mo Chen, Shanping Chen, Yuyan Wu, Di Song, Lijun Xie, Yao Shang, Zhiyi Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the exercise regimen and its influence on quality of life for older men and women. The findings revealed that older men who lacked physical exercise had poorer health and that increased participation in physical activity programs could improve their health. Therefore, promoting physical exercise for older adults is an important measure for healthy aging in China.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Letizia Galasso, Annalisa Cappella, Antonino Mule, Lucia Castelli, Andrea Ciorciari, Alessandra Stacchiotti, Angela Montaruli
Summary: Autophagy dysregulation is common in musculoskeletal diseases. Polyamines, such as spermidine and spermine, have anti-aging effects and can reverse dysfunctional autophagy. Supplementation of polyamines may be important in preventing or treating muscle atrophy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Peixuan Zheng, James D. Pleuss, Dusty S. Turner, Scott W. Ducharme, Elroy J. Aguiar
Summary: This study found a dose-response association between habitual physical activity and cognitive function in a nationally representative sample of U.S. older adults aged >= 60 years.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Erta Cenko, Haiying Chen, Thomas M. Gill, Nancy W. Glynn, Rebecca M. Henderson, Abby C. King, Marco Pahor, Peihua Qiu, Alvito Rego, Kieran F. Reid, Catrine Tudor-Locke, Vincenzo Valiani, Lu You, Todd M. Manini
Summary: The study found that older adults who rated their exertion as hard during a walk test were at increased risk of major mobility disability. A structured physical activity program enabled walking recovery but also increased the likelihood of transition from light to hard effort, indicating a greater capacity to perform the test.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ella C. Berry, Henry N. Marshall, Sean Mullany, Santiago Diaz Torres, Joshua Schmidt, Daniel Thomson, Lachlan S. W. Knight, Georgina L. Hollitt, Ayub Qassim, Bronwyn Ridge, Angela Schulz, Mark M. Hassall, Thi Thi Nguyen, Stewart Lake, Richard A. Mills, Ashish Agar, Anna Galanopoulos, John Landers, Paul R. Healey, Stuart L. Graham, Alex W. Hewitt, Stuart MacGregor, Robert J. Casson, Owen M. Siggs, Jamie E. Craig
Summary: The study assessed the association between physical activity and the rates of macular thinning in individuals with primary open-angle glaucoma. The results indicated that greater physical activity was associated with slower rates of macular thinning and thicker total macular thickness.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jonathan Wagner, Raphael Knaier, Denis Infanger, Karsten Konigstein, Christopher Klenk, Justin Carrard, Henner Hanssen, Timo Hinrichs, Douglas Seals, Arno Schmidt-Trucksass
Summary: This study aimed to provide CPET reference values for a healthy European cohort across different age groups, finding that VO2peak values decrease with age and differ from other studies. The study also found a positive association between vigorous-intensity physical activity and VO2peak and other CPET parameters.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Elisabetta Toti, Valentina Cavedon, Anna Raguzzini, Anna Lucia Fedullo, Chiara Milanese, Elisabetta Bernardi, Sheila Bellito, Marco Bernardi, Tommaso Sciarra, Ilaria Peluso
Summary: This study compared the dietary intake and habits of wheelchair basketball athletes with able-bodied individuals who engage in different sports activities and have different levels of fat mass percentage. The results showed that the athletes and individuals with higher fat mass had higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet and higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. The study also found correlations between dietary intake, fat mass, and orthorexia nervosa.
ENDOCRINE METABOLIC & IMMUNE DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manuela Malatesta
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Chiara Milanese, Valentina Cavedon, Ilaria Peluso, Elisabetta Toti, Carlo Zancanaro
Summary: This study examined the effect of long-term recreational dance on body composition in young girls and found limited positive effects at low volume.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Flavia Carton, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Nanoconstructs developed for biomedical purposes need to overcome biological barriers. In vivo models are complex and limited, so simplified in vitro models are preferred. Various in vitro models have been set up, including 2D cell cultures, cell monolayers, 3D cell cultures, and bioreactors. This review provides an overview of the most representative and performing in vitro models for studying biological barriers in nanomedical research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Maria Assunta Lacavalla, Chiara Rita Inguscio, Barbara Cisterna, Paolo Bernardi, Manuela Costanzo, Mirco Galie, Ilaria Scambi, Osvaldo Angelini, Gabriele Tabaracci, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Low-dose ozone (O-3) does not damage activated microglial cells in vitro, but decreases cell motility and pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Flavia Carton, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Studying the permeability of biological barriers to nanoparticles in vivo is difficult, so in vitro modeling methods have become more relevant. Microscopy techniques play a crucial role in visualizing and evaluating the behavior of nanoparticles inside biological barriers.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HISTOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Valentina Cavedon, Neil Edward Bezodis, Marco Sandri, Silvia Golia, Carlo Zancanaro, Chiara Milanese
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of individual anthropometrics on set position posture during the sprint start. The results showed that shorter front block-starting line distances had a positive impact on sprint start performance.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ilaria Andreana, Manuela Malatesta, Maria Assunta Lacavalla, Federico Boschi, Paola Milla, Valeria Bincoletto, Carlo Pellicciari, Silvia Arpicco, Barbara Stella
Summary: Muscular dystrophies are rare genetic pathologies with diverse clinical phenotypes and disease mechanisms. This study successfully developed nanocarriers that target muscular pathologies using the high affinity of skeletal muscle cells for carnitine, enabling precise control and targeted drug release.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisabetta Esposito, Laura Calderan, Andrea Galvan, Enrica Cappellozza, Markus Drechsler, Paolo Mariani, Alessia Pepe, Maddalena Sguizzato, Enrico Vigato, Edoardo Dalla Pozza, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: This study investigated the transdermal fate of ethosomes and transethosomes on human skin. The results showed that the vesicle penetration capability was influenced by their physical-chemical features, with different vesicles reaching different levels of the skin. This offers potential for tailored transdermal drug delivery based on specific cutaneous pathologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valentina Cavedon, Chiara Milanese, Franco Sacristani, Carlo Zancanaro
Summary: In this study, three-compartment body composition of black belt karatekas was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry technique. The body composition indices were generally more favorable in male karatekas than females. The findings of this study are important for karate coaches, physical trainers, and individuals interested in assessing and monitoring athletes' body composition.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisa Calabria, Valentina Muollo, Valentina Cavedon, Teodora Capovin, Leonardo Saccenti, Francesco Passarotti, Laura Ghiotto, Chiara Milanese, Matteo Gelati, Doriana Rudi, Gian Luca Salvagno, Giuseppe Lippi, Enrico Tam, Federico Schena, Silvia Pogliaghi
Summary: The study investigated the mitochondrial function in peripheral mononucleated blood cells (PBMCs) of women with and without type 2 diabetes. The results showed a significant reduction in mitochondrial respiration in PBMCs of diabetic women, as well as associations with blood biomarkers, anthropometric measurements, and physiological parameters. Glycated hemoglobin was negatively associated with mitochondrial activity levels and positively associated with inflammation and dyslipidemia markers.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Federico Boschi, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Bladder cancer is a common disease with a significant impact on patients' quality of life. The impermeable urothelial barrier makes the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer challenging. Nanotechnology provides opportunities to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches by enabling the crossing of the urothelial barrier, active targeting, therapeutic agent delivery, and visualization using different imaging techniques. This article presents recent experimental applications of nanoparticle-based imaging techniques for the specific detection of bladder cancer cells, showing promising results in vivo and potential translation to clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Galvan, Enrica Cappellozza, Yann Pellequer, Anita Conti, Edoardo Dalla Pozza, Enrico Vigato, Manuela Malatesta, Laura Calderan
Summary: Skin is a major administration route for drugs and developing reliable skin models is crucial for preclinical studies. Currently, excised human skin is considered the gold standard for in vitro permeation studies. However, the limited life span of skin explants poses a problem. In this study, an innovative bioreactor was used to preserve the structural and functional integrity of explanted human skin for up to 72 hours, allowing for the simulation of inflammatory events observed in vivo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chiara Rita Inguscio, Elisa Dalla Pozza, Ilaria Dando, Federico Boschi, Gabriele Tabaracci, Osvaldo Angelini, Pietro Maria Picotti, Manuela Malatesta, Barbara Cisterna
Summary: Low doses of gaseous ozone (O-3) induce mild oxidative stress that activates the antioxidant cell response through the Nrf2 pathway, leading to beneficial effects without damaging the cells. Mitochondria, being sensitive to oxidative stress, are a target of O-3. This in vitro study demonstrates that low O-3 doses finely regulate mitochondrial features, with a concentration of 10 μg maintaining normal levels of Nrf2, promoting mitochondrial size and cristae extension, reducing ROS, and preventing cell death.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Chiara Rita Inguscio, Barbara Cisterna, Maria Assunta Lacavalla, Franco Donati, Osvaldo Angelini, Gabriele Tabaracci, Manuela Malatesta
Summary: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an innovative and efficient therapeutic approach in regenerative medicine. In this study, the effects of ozone or procaine, or both, on platelets in PRP were investigated. The results show that ozone and procaine induce morpho-functional modifications in platelets, resulting in increased release of factors.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HISTOCHEMISTRY
(2023)