The biology of bone formation in orthodontic tooth movement: a mathematical model

in Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematical Biology 2009 (2009)

The Biology of Bovine Herpesvirus-4 Infection of Cattle

in Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift (1990), 97(2), 72-7

The biology of bovine herpesvirus-4 (BHV-4) infection of cattle is reviewed. The infection is distributed worldwide. Most of isolated viruses are non-pathogenic in cattle; some of them are able to produce ... [more ▼]

The biology of bovine herpesvirus-4 (BHV-4) infection of cattle is reviewed. The infection is distributed worldwide. Most of isolated viruses are non-pathogenic in cattle; some of them are able to produce a genital disease. Twenty-nine structural polypeptides were described; ten of them are glycosylated. Two major glycoproteins were characterized by monoclonal antibodies. Restriction maps of BHV-4 DNA are available for the enzymes EcoRI, BamHi and HindIII. The strain variations studied by restriction analysis are very weak. The virus is able to persist in a latent state after primary infection. The identified sites of latency are nervous ganglia and mononuclear blood cells. The immune response of cattle after BHV-4 infection is characterized by low or undetectable levels of neutralizing antibodies. Four envelope proteins are recognized by convalescent sera and are the main antigenic components. Skin test remains negative in immunized cattle. Bovine herpesvirus-4 is not strictly species-specific: infection was proved in American bison (Bison bison), African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), sheep and probably cat, because feline herpesvirus-2 is in fact a BHV-4 strain. Finally BHV-4 shares antigenic and genomic relationships with alcelaphine herpesvirus-1, the causal agent of the African form of malignant catarrhal fever. [less ▲]

The biology of HDAC8

Book published by The Humana Press Inc. (2006)

Biology of Posidonia

in Larkum, Anthony WD; Orth, Robert J; Duarte, Carlos M (Eds.) Seagrasses: Biology, Ecology and Conservation (2006)

The aim of this chapter is to place emphasis on the dynamics of Posidonia systems in order to detect key ecosystem processes and to put in evidence the large differences between the Mediterranean and ... [more ▼]

The aim of this chapter is to place emphasis on the dynamics of Posidonia systems in order to detect key ecosystem processes and to put in evidence the large differences between the Mediterranean and Australian systems. These key processes shall be the basis to formulate new working hypothesis in order to verify newly emerging concepts and propose management plans in order to ensure the sustainability of the system. [less ▲]

Biomarker discovery for inflammatory bowel disease, using proteomic serum profiling

in Biochemical Pharmacology (2007), 73(9), 1422-1433

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic immuno-inflammatory pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. These diseases are multifactorial, polygenic ... [more ▼]

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic immuno-inflammatory pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. These diseases are multifactorial, polygenic and of unknown etiology. Clinical presentation is non-specific and diagnosis is based on clinical, endoscopic, radiological and histological criteria. Novel markers are needed to improve early diagnosis and classification of these pathologies. We performed a study with 120 serum samples collected from patients classified in 4 groups (30 Crohn, 30 ulcerative colitis, 30 inflammatory controls and 30 healthy controls) according to accredited criteria. We compared protein sera profiles obtained with a Surface Enhanced Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometer (SELDI-TOF-MS). Data analysis with univariate process and a multivariate statistical method based on multiple decision trees algorithms allowed us to select some potential biomarkers. Four of them were identified by mass spectrometry and antibody based methods. Multivariate analysis generated models that could classify samples with good sensitivity and specificity (minimum 80%) discriminating groups of patients. This analysis was used as a tool to classify peaks according to differences in level on spectra through the four categories of patients. Four biomarkers showing important diagnostic value were purified, identified (PF4, MRP8, FIBA and Hpalpha2) and two of these: PF4 and Hpalpha2 were detected in sera by classical methods. SELDI-TOF-MS technology and use of the multiple decision trees method led to protein biomarker patterns analysis and allowed the selection of potential individual biomarkers. Their downstream identification may reveal to be helpful for IBD classification and etiology understanding. [less ▲]

Biomarker discovery in asthma-related inflammation and remodeling.

in Proteomics (2009), 9(8), 2163-70

Asthma is a complex inflammatory disease of airways. A network of reciprocal interactions between inflammatory cells, peptidic mediators, extracellular matrix components, and proteases is thought to be ... [more ▼]

Asthma is a complex inflammatory disease of airways. A network of reciprocal interactions between inflammatory cells, peptidic mediators, extracellular matrix components, and proteases is thought to be involved in the installation and maintenance of asthma-related airway inflammation and remodeling. To date, new proteic mediators displaying significant activity in the pathophysiology of asthma are still to be unveiled. The main objective of this study was to uncover potential target proteins by using surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization-time of flight-mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS) on lung samples from mouse models of allergen-induced airway inflammation and remodeling. In this model, we pointed out several protein or peptide peaks that were preferentially expressed in diseased mice as compared to controls. We report the identification of different five proteins: found inflammatory zone 1 or RELM alpha (FIZZ-1), calcyclin (S100A6), clara cell secretory protein 10 (CC10), Ubiquitin, and Histone H4. [less ▲]

Biomarker for osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases, and use thereof

Patent (2009)

The invention relates to the identification of a biomarker whose abundance in bodily fluids is changed in subjects with osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases. The biomarker has applications ... [more ▼]

The invention relates to the identification of a biomarker whose abundance in bodily fluids is changed in subjects with osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases. The biomarker has applications in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases, in determining the prognosis for an individual diagnosed with osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases, and in monitoring the efficacy of treatment for osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases. [less ▲]

BIOMARKER FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS AND/OR OTHER AGEING-RELATED DISEASES, AND USE THEREOF

Patent (2011)

The invention relates to the identification of abiomarker whose abundance in biological sampleis changed in subjects with osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases. Thebiomarker hasapplications ... [more ▼]

The invention relates to the identification of abiomarker whose abundance in biological sampleis changed in subjects with osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases. Thebiomarker hasapplications in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases, in determining the prognosis for an individual diagnosed with osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases, and in monitoring the efficacy of treatment for osteoarthritis and/or other ageing-related diseases. [less ▲]

Biomarkers and personalised medicine in rheumatoid arthritis: a proposal for interactions between academia, industry and regulatory bodies.

in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (2011), 70(10), 1713-8

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most appropriate conditions for the application of personalised medicine as a high degree of heterogeneity has been recognised, which remains to be explained. Such ... [more ▼]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most appropriate conditions for the application of personalised medicine as a high degree of heterogeneity has been recognised, which remains to be explained. Such heterogeneity is also reflected in the large number of treatment targets and options. A growing number of biologics as well as small molecules are already in use and there are promising new drugs in development. In order to make the best use of treatment options, both targeted and non-targeted biomarkers have to be identified and validated. To this aim, new rules are needed for the interaction between academia and industry under regulatory control. Setting up multi-centre biosample collections with clear definition of access, organising early, possibly non-committing discussions with regulatory authorities, and defining a clear route for the validation, qualification and registration of the biomarker-drug combination are some of the more critical areas where effective collaboration between the drug industry, academia and regulators is needed. [less ▲]

Biomarkers of Osteoarthritis: A Review of Recent Research Progress on Soluble Biochemical Markers, Published Patents and Areas for Future Development

in Recent Patents on Biomarkers (2011), 1(1), 25-43