[HTML][HTML] The critical role of apoptosis in mesenchymal stromal cell therapeutics and implications in homeostasis and normal tissue repair

C Giacomini, C Granéli, R Hicks, F Dazzi - Cellular & Molecular …, 2023 - nature.com
Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been extensively tested for the treatment of
numerous clinical conditions and have demonstrated good safety but mixed efficacy …

[HTML][HTML] Mesenchymal stromal cells for graft versus host disease: mechanism-based biomarkers

TS Cheung, GM Bertolino, C Giacomini… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The immunosuppressive activity of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in graft versus host
disease (GvHD) is well-documented, but their therapeutic benefit is rather unpredictable …

Alkali burn versus suture-induced corneal neovascularization in C57BL/6 mice: an overview of two common animal models of corneal neovascularization

C Giacomini, G Ferrari, F Bignami, P Rama - Experimental eye research, 2014 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present study was to quantify and compare corneal hem-and
lymphangiogenesis between alkali burn and suture-induced corneal neovascularization …

[HTML][HTML] Safety and efficacy of topical infliximab in a mouse model of ocular surface scarring

G Ferrari, F Bignami, C Giacomini… - … & visual science, 2013 - iovs.arvojournals.org
Purpose.: To evaluate the safety/efficacy of topical infliximab, an anti-TNF-α monoclonal
antibody, in a mouse model of ocular surface scarring. Methods.: Twenty alkali burn mice …

[HTML][HTML] Ocular surface injury induces inflammation in the brain: in vivo and ex vivo evidence of a corneal–trigeminal axis

G Ferrari, F Bignami, C Giacomini… - … & visual science, 2014 - tvst.arvojournals.org
Purpose.: To test whether a corneal injury can stimulate inflammation in the trigeminal
ganglion (TG), a structure located in the brain. Methods.: At 4 and 8 days after alkali burn …

[HTML][HTML] NK1 receptor antagonists as a new treatment for corneal neovascularization

F Bignami, C Giacomini, A Lorusso… - … & visual science, 2014 - tvst.arvojournals.org
Purpose.: To determine whether the inhibition of Substance P (SP) activity can reduce
corneal neovascularization (CNV) by means of local administration of high-affinity …

[HTML][HTML] Apoptosis in mesenchymal stromal cells activates an immunosuppressive secretome predicting clinical response in Crohn's disease

TS Cheung, C Giacomini, M Cereda… - Molecular Therapy, 2023 - cell.com
In vivo apoptosis of human mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) plays a critical role in
delivering immunomodulation. Yet, caspase activity not only mediates the dying process but …

Advances in mesenchymal stromal cell therapy in the management of Crohn's disease

H Ibraheim, C Giacomini, Z Kassam… - Expert Review of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: The aim of therapy in Crohn's disease (CD) is induction and maintenance of
remission, promotion of mucosal healing and restoration of quality of life. Even the best …

Angiopoietin 2 expression in the cornea and its control of corneal neovascularisation

G Ferrari, C Giacomini, F Bignami, D Moi… - British Journal of …, 2016 - bjo.bmj.com
Purpose To define proangiogenic angiopoietin 2 (ANG2) expression and role (s) in human
and mouse vascularised corneas. Further, to evaluate the effect of ANG2 inhibition on …

Bone Marrow Stroma Impairs CAR-T Cell Proliferation and Function: Mechanistic Insights

F Dazzi, R Savoldelli, A Pievani, S Tettamanti… - Blood, 2023 - Elsevier
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)-T cells have proven highly successful in the treatment of
some haemopoietic neoplasms. However, in several cases the treatment fails and disease …