The scientific activity of L.A. has dealt with issues of developmental biology and cell biology. Main topics concern: a) developmental and comparative immunology in teleosts and
birds, b) comparative cytology and cytochemistry of
adrenals in teleosts, c) anatomy, physio-pharmacology and development of primary sensory neurons in mammals.
Research on the immune system of teleosts has given significant contribution to knowledge on cytology and differentiation of lymphocyte subpopulations, and development and organization of lymphoid organs. The production and characterization of monoclonal
antibodies against T-cells (first available in a teleost) and IgM-producing cells boosted this research, that required a multi-disciplinary approach and the use of many different techniques (immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, immuno-electron microscopy, in situ hybridization, confocal microscopy, quantitative image analysis, in situ end-labelling of fragmented DNA, RT-PCR, cell sorting, electrophoresis, immunoblotting, ELISA) to be accomplished.
L.A. is co-author of more than 75 publications in extenso in international scientific journals, quoted more than 1200 times (ISI source), member of numerous scientific societies and, since 1997, Founding Member of the Italian Society of Developmental and Comparative Immunology.
Permanent positions: 1982. Researcher, Department of Pharmacology, Menarini Ricerche Sud, Pomezia (Roma), Italy. 1988. Supervisor, Respiratory Disease Unit. 1990. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sciences, Tuscia University of Viterbo, Italy. 2000. Professor of Comparative Anatomy and Cytology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy.
Visiting positions: 1993-94. Department of Histochemistry, Hammersmith Hospital, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, University of London, UK (Prof. J.M. Polak lab).
ARTICLES in extenso
Evangelista et al. The effect of urethane and thiopental sodium on platelet aggregation in vitro and in vivo. J Pharmac Meth 1984;12:107-12
Maggi et al. The motor effect of the capsaicin-sensitive inhibitory innervation of the rat ureter. Eur J Pharmac 1986;126:333-6
Maggi et al. Multiple neurokinin receptors in the rat lower urinary tract. In: Substance P and Neurokinins, Springer Verlag NY, 1986;111-3
Maggi et al. Regional differences in the effects of capsaicin and tachykinins on motor activity and vascular permeability in the rat lower urinary tract. N-S Arch Pharmac 1987;335:636-45
Maggi et al. Further studies on the mechanisms responsible for the neurokinin-induced activation of micturition reflex in rats: evidence for the involvement of the capsaicin-sensitive bladder mechanoreceptors. Eur J Pharmac 1987;136:189-205
Maggi et al. Capsaicin-sensitive mechanisms and experimentally induced duodenal ulcers in rats. J Pharm Pharmac 1987;39:559-61
Maggi et al. Visceromotor responses to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the rat lower urinary tract: evidence for a transmitter role in the capsaicin-sensitive nerves of the ureter. Eur J Pharmac 1987;143:73-82.
Maggi et al. Functional evidence for the involvement of multiple transmitters in the efferent functions mediated by the capsaicin-sensitive sensory neurons at visceral level. In: Trends in cluster headache, Elsevier Amsterdam, 1987;69-75
Maggi et al. Cutaneous lesions in capsaicin-pretreated rats: a trophic role of capsaicin-sensitive afferents? N-S Arch Pharmac 1987;336:538-45
Maggi et al. Species-related variations in the sensory-efferent functions mediated by the capsaicin-sensitive sensory neurons at urinary bladder level: relation to bladder content of substance P-like immunoreactivity. N-S Arch Pharmac 1987;336:546-55
Pestellini et al. Synthesis and hypolipidemic activity of new substituted (benzofuran-2-yl)-phenyl-carbinols. Eur J Med Chem 1988;23:203-6
Maggi et al. The contribution of sensory nerves to xylene-induced cystitis in rats. Neuroscience 1988;26:709-23
Maggi et al. Neurokinin receptors in the rat lower urinary tract. J Pharmac Exp Ther 1988;246:308-15
Abelli et al. The contribution of capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves to xylene-induced visceral pain in conscious, freely moving rats. N-S Arch Pharmac 1988;337:545-51
Abelli et al. A method for studying pain arising from the urinary bladder in conscious, freely-moving rats. J Urol 1989;141:148-51
Abelli et al. Effects of tachykinins and selective tachykinin receptor agonists on vascular permeability in the rat lower urinary tract: evidence for the involvement of NK-1 receptors. J Auton Pharmac 1989;9:253-63
Maggi et al. Topical versus systemic capsaicin desensitization: specific and unspecific effects as indicated by modification of reflex micturition in rats. Neuroscience 1989;31:745-56
Manzini et al. Regional differences in the motor and inflammatory responses to capsaicin in guinea pig airways. Correlation with content and release of substance P-like immunoreactivity. Am Rev Respir Dis 1989;140:936-41
Maggi et al. Motor and inflammatory effect of hyperosmolar solutions on the rat urinary bladder in relation to capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves. Gen Pharmac 1990;21:97-103
Maggi et al. In vivo pharmacology of [Ala8]neurokinin A-(4-10), a selective NK-2 tachykinin receptor agonist. Eur J Pharmac 1990;177:81-6
Abelli et al. Involvement of capsaicin-sensitive nerves of the rat urinary bladder in acrylamide neuropathy. J Auton Nerv Syst 1990;30:S3-4
Ferri et al. Neuronal intermediate filaments in rat dorsal root ganglia: differential distribution of peripherin- and neurofilament proteins-immunoreactivity and effect of capsaicin. Brain Res 1990;515:331-5
Maggi et al. Facilitation of reflex micturition by intravesical administration of [Ala8]-neurokinin A (4-10), a selective NK-2 tachykinin receptor agonist. J Urol 1991;145:184-7
Abelli et al. Acrylamide-induced visceral neuropathy: evidence for the involvement of capsaicin-sensitive nerves of the rat urinary bladder. Neuroscience 1991;41:311-21
Abelli et al. NK-1 receptors and vascular permeability in rat airways. Ann New York Acad Sci 1991;632:358-9
Abelli et al. Effect of synthetic tachykinin analogues on airway microvascular leakage in rats and guinea-pigs: evidence for the involvement of NK-1 receptors. J Auton Pharmac 1991;11:267-75
Abelli et al. Mechanical irritation induces neurogenic inflammation in the rat urethra. J Urol 1991;146:1624-6
Ferri et al. Heterogeneous visceral nerve changes in acrylamide intoxication. Exp Brain Res 1991;87:363-70
Abelli et al. Role of sensory nerves in the development of the micturition reflex in rats. Acta Embryol Morphol Exp 1991;12:65-6
Maggi et al. Capsaicin-sensitive afferents and pain arising from the urinary bladder. Adv Pain Res Ther 1992;20:71-80
Abelli et al. Microvascular leakage induced by substance P in rat urinary bladder: involvement of cyclo-oxygenase metabolites of arachidonic acid. J Auton Pharmac 1992;12:269-76
Abelli et al. Effect of mequitamium iodide (LG 30435) on airway microvascular leakage in the guinea-pig. Pulm Pharmac 1992;5:137-41
Maggi et al. The role of capsaicin-sensitive afferents in the genesis of vesical pain and inflammation. Pain Res Clin Manag 1993;7:161-75
Neuhuber et al. Rectospinal neurons: cell bodies, pathways, immunocytochemistry and ultrastructure. Neuroscience 1993;56:367-78
Abelli et al. Relative contribution of sympathetic and sensory nerves to thermal nociception and tissue trophism in rats. Neuroscience 1993;57:739-45
Manzini et al. Isbufylline, a new xanthine derivative, inhibits airways hyperresponsiveness and airways inflammation in guinea pigs. Eur J Pharmac 1993;249:251-7
Tramontana et al. Capsaicin-like effect of resiniferatoxin in the rat stomach. Neuropeptides 1994;26:29-32
Viti et al. New antagonists of platelet-activating factor containing 2-oxazolidinone or 2-morpholinone. Eur J Med Chem 1994;29:401-6
Abelli et al. Histology of developing thymus in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). In: Contributions to Animal Biology, Halocynthia Ass Palermo, 1994;9-15
Ward et al. Distribution of human i-NANC bronchodilator and nitric oxide-immunoreactive nerves. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 1995;13:175-84
Scapigliati et al. Production and characterization of a monoclonal antibody against the thymocytes of the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.) (Teleostea, Percicthydae). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1995;5:393-405
Romano et al. Ultrastructural study on the plical epithelium of the bursa of Fabricius in chick embryos: influence of partial decerebration and hypophyseal allografts. J Anat 1996;188:29-41
Abelli et al. Immunocytochemical and ultrastructural evidence of adrenal chromaffin cell subtypes in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Gen Comp Endocrinol 1996;101:113-22
Romano et al. Influence of partial decerebration and hypophyseal allograft on differentiation of thymic epithelial cells in chick embryos: an ultrastructural study. Anat Embryol 1996;193:593-600
Scapigliati et al. Monoclonal antibodies against sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.) immunoglobulins: immunolocalization of immunoglobulin-bearing cells and applicability in immunoassays. Fish Shellfish Immunol 1996;6:383-401
Abelli et al. Immunocytochemical detection of thymocyte antigenic determinants in developing lymphoid organs of sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1996;6:493-505
Abelli et al. Ontogeny of thymocytes in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax: studies with monoclonal antibodies. It J Zool 1996;63:329-31
Romano et al. Organ distribution of carp (Cyprinus carpio) leucocytes during ontogeny. It J Zool 1996;63:333-5
Abelli et al. Immunohistochemistry of gut-associated lymphoid tissue of the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1997;7:235-45
Romano et al. Immunocytochemical detection and cytomorphology of lymphocyte subpopulations in a teleost fish Dicentrarchus labrax. Cell Tiss Res 1997;289:163-71
Gallo et al. Fine cytology of interrenal cells in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.): influence of different salinity concentrations. In: Frontiers in Environmental and Metabolic Endocrinology, The Univ of Burdwan Publ India, 1997;67-75
Romano et al. Histological observations on lymphomyeloid organs of the Antarctic fish Trematomus bernacchii (Teleostei: Nototheniidae). Polar Biol 1997;18:358-62
Scapigliati et al. A study on the immune system of some Antarctic teleost species. In: Proceedings of the Third Meeting on Antarctic Biology, Univ Press Camerino, 1997; 381-8
Picchietti et al. Expression of lymphocyte antigenic determinants in developing gut-associated lymphoid tissue of the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Anat Embryol 1997;196:457-63
Abelli et al. Apoptosis of thymocytes in developing sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1998;8:13-24
Romano et al. Distribution of macrophages during fish development: an immunohistochemical study in carp (Cyprinus carpio, L.). Anat Embryol 1998;198:31-41
Scapigliati et al. Studies on the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.) immune system for its control in aquaculture. In: New Developments in Marine Biotechnology, Plenum Press NY, 1998;93-5
Mazzini et al. A study on the effect of hyperoxygenation on the immune system of euryaline fish in aquaculture. Biol Mar Medit 1998;5:1633-41
Scapigliati et al. Monoclonal antibodies in fish immunology: identification, ontogeny and activity of T- and B-lymphocytes. Aquaculture 1999;172:3-28
Romano et al. Ontogeny of the thymus in a teleost fish, Cyprinus carpio, L.: developing thymocytes in the epithelial microenvironment. Dev Comp Immunol 1999;23:123-37
Abelli et al. Immunodetection of lymphocyte subpopulations involved in allograft rejection in a teleost, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Cell Immunol 1999;191:152-60
Abelli et al. Age- and season-related variations of serum Ig and number of T- and B-cells in Dicentrarchus labrax (L.), and preliminary data on effect of hyperoxygenation. In: New species for mediterranean aquaculture, Elsevier Paris, 1999;141-4
Taddei et al. Ultrastructure of spermatozoa of marine teleosts Umbrina cirrosa L. and Diplodus puntazzo (Cetti) and preliminary observations on effects of cryopreservation. In: New species for mediterranean aquaculture, Elsevier Paris, 1999;407-13
Scapigliati et al. Immunopurification of T-cells from sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2000;10:329-41
Romano et al. Lymphomyeloid organs of the Antarctic fish Trematomus nicolai and Chionodraco hamatus (Teleostei: Notothenioidea): a comparative histological study. Polar Biol 2000;23:321-8
Taddei et al. Is cryopreservation a homogeneous process? Ultrastructure and motility of untreated, prefreezing and postthawed spermatozoa of Diplodus puntazzo (Cetti). Cryobiology 2001;42:244-55
Picchietti et al. Sex-related variations of serum immunoglobulins during reproduction in gilthead sea bream and evidence for a transfer from the female to the eggs. J Fish Biol 2001;59:1503-11
Scapigliati et al. The immune system of sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, reared in aquaculture. Dev Comp Immunol 2002;26:151-60
Fausto et al. Effects of cryopreservation on the fish spermatozoa ultrastructure. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Spermatology, Monduzzi Ed Bologna, 2002;35-9
Fiorini et al. 17 β-estradiol stimulates arachidonate release from human amnion-like WISH cells through a rapid mechanism, involving a membrane receptor. Endocrinology 2003;144:3359-67
Picchietti et al. Immunoglobulin protein and gene transcripts in ovarian follicles throughout oogenesis in the teleost Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Cell Tissue Res 2004;315:259-70
Fausto et al. Formation of the egg envelope of a teleost, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.): immunochemical and cytochemical detection of multiple components. Anat Embryol 2004;208:43-53
Romano et al. Adaptation of fish lymphomyeloid organs to polar water. Chemistry and Ecology 2004;20:65-77
Bagni et al. Short- and long-term effects of a dietary yeast ß-glucan (Macrogard) and alginic acid (Ergosan) preparation on immune response in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2005;18:311-25
Abelli et al. Evidence for hepato-biliary transport of immunoglobulin in the antarctic teleost fish Trematomus bernacchii. Dev Comp Immunol 2005;29:431-42
Romano et al. In vivo allograft rejection in a bony fish Dicentrarchus labrax (L.): characterisation of effector lymphocytes. Cell Tissue Res 2005;321:353-63
Picchietti et al. Immunoglobulin protein and gene transcripts in sea bream (Sparus aurata L.) oocytes. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2006;20:398-404
Picchietti et al. Effects of administration of probiotic strains on GALT of larval gilthead seabream: immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2007;22:57-67
Romano et al. Majority of TCRβ+ T-lymphocytes located in thymus and midgut of the bony fish, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Cell Tissue Res 2007;329:479-89
Picchietti et al. Compartmentalisation of T cells expressing CD8α and TCRβ in developing thymus of sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Dev Comp Immunol 2008;32:92-9
Salinas et al. Monospecies and multispecies probiotic formulations produce different systemic and local immunostimulatory effects in the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2008;25:114-23
Biondi et al. Somatostatin as a regulator of first trimester human trophoblast functions. Placenta 2008;29:660-70
Barbato et al. Notes on Diplodus puntazzo sperm cryopreservation. In: Methods in Reproductive Aquaculture: marine and freshwater species, Taylor & Francis Group LLC Boca Raton USA, 2008;443-6
Abelli et al. Stimulation of gut immune system by early administration of probiotic strains in Dicentrarchus labrax and Sparus aurata. Ann New York Acad Sci 2009;1163:340-2
Picchietti et al. Early treatment with Lactobacillus delbrueckii strain induces rise in intestinal T cells and granulocytes and modulates immune related genes of larval Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2009;26:368-76
Picchietti et al. Lymphocyte differentiation in sea bass thymus: CD4 and CD8-α gene expression studies. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2009;27:50-6
Biondi et al. cAMP efflux from human trophoblast cell lines: a role for multidrug resistance protein (MRP)1 transporter. Mol Hum Reprod doi:10.1093/molehr/gaq023
birds, b) comparative cytology and cytochemistry of
adrenals in teleosts, c) anatomy, physio-pharmacology and development of primary sensory neurons in mammals.
Research on the immune system of teleosts has given significant contribution to knowledge on cytology and differentiation of lymphocyte subpopulations, and development and organization of lymphoid organs. The production and characterization of monoclonal
antibodies against T-cells (first available in a teleost) and IgM-producing cells boosted this research, that required a multi-disciplinary approach and the use of many different techniques (immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, immuno-electron microscopy, in situ hybridization, confocal microscopy, quantitative image analysis, in situ end-labelling of fragmented DNA, RT-PCR, cell sorting, electrophoresis, immunoblotting, ELISA) to be accomplished.
L.A. is co-author of more than 75 publications in extenso in international scientific journals, quoted more than 1200 times (ISI source), member of numerous scientific societies and, since 1997, Founding Member of the Italian Society of Developmental and Comparative Immunology.
Permanent positions: 1982. Researcher, Department of Pharmacology, Menarini Ricerche Sud, Pomezia (Roma), Italy. 1988. Supervisor, Respiratory Disease Unit. 1990. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sciences, Tuscia University of Viterbo, Italy. 2000. Professor of Comparative Anatomy and Cytology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy.
Visiting positions: 1993-94. Department of Histochemistry, Hammersmith Hospital, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, University of London, UK (Prof. J.M. Polak lab).
ARTICLES in extenso
Evangelista et al. The effect of urethane and thiopental sodium on platelet aggregation in vitro and in vivo. J Pharmac Meth 1984;12:107-12
Maggi et al. The motor effect of the capsaicin-sensitive inhibitory innervation of the rat ureter. Eur J Pharmac 1986;126:333-6
Maggi et al. Multiple neurokinin receptors in the rat lower urinary tract. In: Substance P and Neurokinins, Springer Verlag NY, 1986;111-3
Maggi et al. Regional differences in the effects of capsaicin and tachykinins on motor activity and vascular permeability in the rat lower urinary tract. N-S Arch Pharmac 1987;335:636-45
Maggi et al. Further studies on the mechanisms responsible for the neurokinin-induced activation of micturition reflex in rats: evidence for the involvement of the capsaicin-sensitive bladder mechanoreceptors. Eur J Pharmac 1987;136:189-205
Maggi et al. Capsaicin-sensitive mechanisms and experimentally induced duodenal ulcers in rats. J Pharm Pharmac 1987;39:559-61
Maggi et al. Visceromotor responses to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the rat lower urinary tract: evidence for a transmitter role in the capsaicin-sensitive nerves of the ureter. Eur J Pharmac 1987;143:73-82.
Maggi et al. Functional evidence for the involvement of multiple transmitters in the efferent functions mediated by the capsaicin-sensitive sensory neurons at visceral level. In: Trends in cluster headache, Elsevier Amsterdam, 1987;69-75
Maggi et al. Cutaneous lesions in capsaicin-pretreated rats: a trophic role of capsaicin-sensitive afferents? N-S Arch Pharmac 1987;336:538-45
Maggi et al. Species-related variations in the sensory-efferent functions mediated by the capsaicin-sensitive sensory neurons at urinary bladder level: relation to bladder content of substance P-like immunoreactivity. N-S Arch Pharmac 1987;336:546-55
Pestellini et al. Synthesis and hypolipidemic activity of new substituted (benzofuran-2-yl)-phenyl-carbinols. Eur J Med Chem 1988;23:203-6
Maggi et al. The contribution of sensory nerves to xylene-induced cystitis in rats. Neuroscience 1988;26:709-23
Maggi et al. Neurokinin receptors in the rat lower urinary tract. J Pharmac Exp Ther 1988;246:308-15
Abelli et al. The contribution of capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves to xylene-induced visceral pain in conscious, freely moving rats. N-S Arch Pharmac 1988;337:545-51
Abelli et al. A method for studying pain arising from the urinary bladder in conscious, freely-moving rats. J Urol 1989;141:148-51
Abelli et al. Effects of tachykinins and selective tachykinin receptor agonists on vascular permeability in the rat lower urinary tract: evidence for the involvement of NK-1 receptors. J Auton Pharmac 1989;9:253-63
Maggi et al. Topical versus systemic capsaicin desensitization: specific and unspecific effects as indicated by modification of reflex micturition in rats. Neuroscience 1989;31:745-56
Manzini et al. Regional differences in the motor and inflammatory responses to capsaicin in guinea pig airways. Correlation with content and release of substance P-like immunoreactivity. Am Rev Respir Dis 1989;140:936-41
Maggi et al. Motor and inflammatory effect of hyperosmolar solutions on the rat urinary bladder in relation to capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves. Gen Pharmac 1990;21:97-103
Maggi et al. In vivo pharmacology of [Ala8]neurokinin A-(4-10), a selective NK-2 tachykinin receptor agonist. Eur J Pharmac 1990;177:81-6
Abelli et al. Involvement of capsaicin-sensitive nerves of the rat urinary bladder in acrylamide neuropathy. J Auton Nerv Syst 1990;30:S3-4
Ferri et al. Neuronal intermediate filaments in rat dorsal root ganglia: differential distribution of peripherin- and neurofilament proteins-immunoreactivity and effect of capsaicin. Brain Res 1990;515:331-5
Maggi et al. Facilitation of reflex micturition by intravesical administration of [Ala8]-neurokinin A (4-10), a selective NK-2 tachykinin receptor agonist. J Urol 1991;145:184-7
Abelli et al. Acrylamide-induced visceral neuropathy: evidence for the involvement of capsaicin-sensitive nerves of the rat urinary bladder. Neuroscience 1991;41:311-21
Abelli et al. NK-1 receptors and vascular permeability in rat airways. Ann New York Acad Sci 1991;632:358-9
Abelli et al. Effect of synthetic tachykinin analogues on airway microvascular leakage in rats and guinea-pigs: evidence for the involvement of NK-1 receptors. J Auton Pharmac 1991;11:267-75
Abelli et al. Mechanical irritation induces neurogenic inflammation in the rat urethra. J Urol 1991;146:1624-6
Ferri et al. Heterogeneous visceral nerve changes in acrylamide intoxication. Exp Brain Res 1991;87:363-70
Abelli et al. Role of sensory nerves in the development of the micturition reflex in rats. Acta Embryol Morphol Exp 1991;12:65-6
Maggi et al. Capsaicin-sensitive afferents and pain arising from the urinary bladder. Adv Pain Res Ther 1992;20:71-80
Abelli et al. Microvascular leakage induced by substance P in rat urinary bladder: involvement of cyclo-oxygenase metabolites of arachidonic acid. J Auton Pharmac 1992;12:269-76
Abelli et al. Effect of mequitamium iodide (LG 30435) on airway microvascular leakage in the guinea-pig. Pulm Pharmac 1992;5:137-41
Maggi et al. The role of capsaicin-sensitive afferents in the genesis of vesical pain and inflammation. Pain Res Clin Manag 1993;7:161-75
Neuhuber et al. Rectospinal neurons: cell bodies, pathways, immunocytochemistry and ultrastructure. Neuroscience 1993;56:367-78
Abelli et al. Relative contribution of sympathetic and sensory nerves to thermal nociception and tissue trophism in rats. Neuroscience 1993;57:739-45
Manzini et al. Isbufylline, a new xanthine derivative, inhibits airways hyperresponsiveness and airways inflammation in guinea pigs. Eur J Pharmac 1993;249:251-7
Tramontana et al. Capsaicin-like effect of resiniferatoxin in the rat stomach. Neuropeptides 1994;26:29-32
Viti et al. New antagonists of platelet-activating factor containing 2-oxazolidinone or 2-morpholinone. Eur J Med Chem 1994;29:401-6
Abelli et al. Histology of developing thymus in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). In: Contributions to Animal Biology, Halocynthia Ass Palermo, 1994;9-15
Ward et al. Distribution of human i-NANC bronchodilator and nitric oxide-immunoreactive nerves. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol 1995;13:175-84
Scapigliati et al. Production and characterization of a monoclonal antibody against the thymocytes of the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.) (Teleostea, Percicthydae). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1995;5:393-405
Romano et al. Ultrastructural study on the plical epithelium of the bursa of Fabricius in chick embryos: influence of partial decerebration and hypophyseal allografts. J Anat 1996;188:29-41
Abelli et al. Immunocytochemical and ultrastructural evidence of adrenal chromaffin cell subtypes in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Gen Comp Endocrinol 1996;101:113-22
Romano et al. Influence of partial decerebration and hypophyseal allograft on differentiation of thymic epithelial cells in chick embryos: an ultrastructural study. Anat Embryol 1996;193:593-600
Scapigliati et al. Monoclonal antibodies against sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.) immunoglobulins: immunolocalization of immunoglobulin-bearing cells and applicability in immunoassays. Fish Shellfish Immunol 1996;6:383-401
Abelli et al. Immunocytochemical detection of thymocyte antigenic determinants in developing lymphoid organs of sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1996;6:493-505
Abelli et al. Ontogeny of thymocytes in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax: studies with monoclonal antibodies. It J Zool 1996;63:329-31
Romano et al. Organ distribution of carp (Cyprinus carpio) leucocytes during ontogeny. It J Zool 1996;63:333-5
Abelli et al. Immunohistochemistry of gut-associated lymphoid tissue of the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1997;7:235-45
Romano et al. Immunocytochemical detection and cytomorphology of lymphocyte subpopulations in a teleost fish Dicentrarchus labrax. Cell Tiss Res 1997;289:163-71
Gallo et al. Fine cytology of interrenal cells in sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.): influence of different salinity concentrations. In: Frontiers in Environmental and Metabolic Endocrinology, The Univ of Burdwan Publ India, 1997;67-75
Romano et al. Histological observations on lymphomyeloid organs of the Antarctic fish Trematomus bernacchii (Teleostei: Nototheniidae). Polar Biol 1997;18:358-62
Scapigliati et al. A study on the immune system of some Antarctic teleost species. In: Proceedings of the Third Meeting on Antarctic Biology, Univ Press Camerino, 1997; 381-8
Picchietti et al. Expression of lymphocyte antigenic determinants in developing gut-associated lymphoid tissue of the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Anat Embryol 1997;196:457-63
Abelli et al. Apoptosis of thymocytes in developing sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 1998;8:13-24
Romano et al. Distribution of macrophages during fish development: an immunohistochemical study in carp (Cyprinus carpio, L.). Anat Embryol 1998;198:31-41
Scapigliati et al. Studies on the sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.) immune system for its control in aquaculture. In: New Developments in Marine Biotechnology, Plenum Press NY, 1998;93-5
Mazzini et al. A study on the effect of hyperoxygenation on the immune system of euryaline fish in aquaculture. Biol Mar Medit 1998;5:1633-41
Scapigliati et al. Monoclonal antibodies in fish immunology: identification, ontogeny and activity of T- and B-lymphocytes. Aquaculture 1999;172:3-28
Romano et al. Ontogeny of the thymus in a teleost fish, Cyprinus carpio, L.: developing thymocytes in the epithelial microenvironment. Dev Comp Immunol 1999;23:123-37
Abelli et al. Immunodetection of lymphocyte subpopulations involved in allograft rejection in a teleost, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Cell Immunol 1999;191:152-60
Abelli et al. Age- and season-related variations of serum Ig and number of T- and B-cells in Dicentrarchus labrax (L.), and preliminary data on effect of hyperoxygenation. In: New species for mediterranean aquaculture, Elsevier Paris, 1999;141-4
Taddei et al. Ultrastructure of spermatozoa of marine teleosts Umbrina cirrosa L. and Diplodus puntazzo (Cetti) and preliminary observations on effects of cryopreservation. In: New species for mediterranean aquaculture, Elsevier Paris, 1999;407-13
Scapigliati et al. Immunopurification of T-cells from sea bass Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2000;10:329-41
Romano et al. Lymphomyeloid organs of the Antarctic fish Trematomus nicolai and Chionodraco hamatus (Teleostei: Notothenioidea): a comparative histological study. Polar Biol 2000;23:321-8
Taddei et al. Is cryopreservation a homogeneous process? Ultrastructure and motility of untreated, prefreezing and postthawed spermatozoa of Diplodus puntazzo (Cetti). Cryobiology 2001;42:244-55
Picchietti et al. Sex-related variations of serum immunoglobulins during reproduction in gilthead sea bream and evidence for a transfer from the female to the eggs. J Fish Biol 2001;59:1503-11
Scapigliati et al. The immune system of sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, reared in aquaculture. Dev Comp Immunol 2002;26:151-60
Fausto et al. Effects of cryopreservation on the fish spermatozoa ultrastructure. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Spermatology, Monduzzi Ed Bologna, 2002;35-9
Fiorini et al. 17 β-estradiol stimulates arachidonate release from human amnion-like WISH cells through a rapid mechanism, involving a membrane receptor. Endocrinology 2003;144:3359-67
Picchietti et al. Immunoglobulin protein and gene transcripts in ovarian follicles throughout oogenesis in the teleost Dicentrarchus labrax (L.). Cell Tissue Res 2004;315:259-70
Fausto et al. Formation of the egg envelope of a teleost, Dicentrarchus labrax (L.): immunochemical and cytochemical detection of multiple components. Anat Embryol 2004;208:43-53
Romano et al. Adaptation of fish lymphomyeloid organs to polar water. Chemistry and Ecology 2004;20:65-77
Bagni et al. Short- and long-term effects of a dietary yeast ß-glucan (Macrogard) and alginic acid (Ergosan) preparation on immune response in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Fish Shellfish Immunol 2005;18:311-25
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