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  1. Romina: A powerful strawberry with in vitro efficacy against uterine leiomyoma cells

    Article • Journal of Cellular Physiology, October 2018, Wiley

    Francesca Giampieri, Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  2. Molecular Aspects of Adipoepithelial Transdifferentiation in Mouse Mammary Gland

    Article • Stem Cells, September 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  3. Ulipristal Acetate Modulates the Expression and Functions of Activin A in Leiomyoma Cells

    Article • Reproductive Sciences, September 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela, Milijana Janjusevic

  4. Tranilast, an orally active antiallergic compound, inhibits extracellular matrix production in human uterine leiomyoma and myometrial cells

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, August 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  5. Management of leiomyomas in perimenopausal women

    Article • Maturitas, July 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  6. IL-1β and TGF-β weaken the placental barrier through destruction of tight junctions: An in vivo and in vitro study

    Article • Placenta, July 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  7. Use of dietary phytochemicals to target inflammation, fibrosis, proliferation, and angiogenesis in uterine tissues: Promising options for prevention and treatment of uterine fibroids?

    Article • Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, June 2014, Wiley

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela, Milijana Janjusevic

  8. Role of Activin-A and Myostatin and Their Signaling Pathway in Human Myometrial and Leiomyoma Cell Function

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, May 2014, Endocrine Society

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela, Milijana Janjusevic

  9. Complex networks of multiple factors in the pathogenesis of uterine leiomyoma

    Article • Fertility and Sterility, July 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  10. Uterine Leiomyoma: Available Medical Treatments and New Possible Therapeutic Options

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, March 2013, Endocrine Society

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  11. Pathogenesis of Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids

    Article • Obstetrics and Gynecology International, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  12. Uterine Fibroids: Pathogenesis and Interactions with Endometrium and Endomyometrial Junction

    Article • Obstetrics and Gynecology International, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  13. RKIP and cytotrophoblast motility

    Article • Journal of Cellular Physiology, August 2012, Wiley

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  14. Placental Expression of CD100, CD72 and CD45 Is Dysregulated in Human Miscarriage

    Article • PLoS ONE, May 2012, PLOS

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  15. Possible role of RKIP in cytotrophoblast migration: immunohistochemical and in vitro studies

    Article • Journal of Cellular Physiology, January 2012, Wiley

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  16. Growth factors and myometrium: biological effects in uterine fibroid and possible clinical implications

    Article • Human Reproduction Update, July 2011, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  17. Activin-A and Myostatin Response and Steroid Regulation in Human Myometrium: Disruption of Their Signaling in Uterine Fibroid

    Article • Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, July 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  18. Activin-A and Myostatin Response and Steroid Regulation in Human Myometrium: Disruption of Their Signalling in Uterine Fibroid

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, March 2011, Endocrine Society

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  19. Activating protein-1 family of transcription factors in the human placenta complicated by preeclampsia with and without fetal growth restriction

    Article • Placenta, October 2010, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  20. Polymorphisms of FAS and FAS ligand genes in preeclamptic women

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, February 2010, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  21. Differential expression of follistatin and FLRG in human breast proliferative disorders

    Article • BMC Cancer, September 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  22. Presence, Actions, and Regulation of Myostatin in Rat Uterus and Myometrial Cells

    Article • Endocrinology, February 2009, Endocrine Society

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  23. Activin-A in Myometrium: Characterization of the Actions on Myometrial Cells

    Article • Endocrinology, May 2008, Endocrine Society

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  24. Human placenta and fetal membranes express nerve growth factor mRNA and protein

    Article • Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, April 2006, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  25. Mutational analysis of the inhibin alpha gene in preeclamptic women

    Article • Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, March 2005, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  26. Inhibin  -subunit and the inhibin coreceptor betaglycan are downregulated in endometrial carcinoma

    Article • February 2005

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  27. Inhibins and activins in pregnancy

    Article • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, October 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  28. Follistatin-related gene expression, but not follistatin expression, is decreased in human endometrial adenocarcinoma

    Article • August 2004

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  29. Human endometrium and decidua express follistatin-related gene (FLRG) mRNA and peptide

    Article • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, April 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  30. Paracrine regulation of endometrial function: interaction between progesterone and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and activin A

    Article • Steroids, November 2003, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  31. Expression of betaglycan in pregnant tIssues throughout gestation

    Article • November 2003

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  32. High Levels of Intrauterine Corticotrophin-Releasing Hormone, Urocortin, Tryptase, and Interleukin-8 in Spontaneous Abortions

    Article • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, November 2003, Endocrine Society

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  33. Human placenta and fetal membranes express follistatin-related gene mRNA and protein

    Article • Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, July 2003, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  34. Endometrial Expression and Secretion of Activin A, But Not Follistatin, Increase in the Secretory Phase of the Menstrual Cycle

    Article • Reproductive Sciences, May 2003, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  35. Pre-eclampsia with fetal growth restriction: placental and serum activin A and inhibin A levels

    Article • Gynecological Endocrinology, October 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  36. Structural Analysis of the rDNA Intergenic Spacer of Tuber Borchii

    Article • Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, February 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  37. PCR amplification and polymorphism analysis of the intergenic spacer region of ribosomal DNA in Tuber borchii

    Article • Microbiological Research, January 2002, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  38. Placental Stress Factors and Maternal-Fetal Adaptive Response : The Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Family

    Article • Endocrine, January 2002, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  39. Pre-eclampsia with fetal growth restriction: placental and serum activin A and inhibin A levels

    Article • Gynecological Endocrinology, January 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela

  40. Changes in inhibins and activin secretion in healthy and pathological pregnancies

    Article • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, July 2001, Elsevier

    Dr Pasquapina Ciarmela