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Alessandra Napolitano

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Articles 164
Citations 2111
Followers 0
Related Specialties
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biology
Top 10 Co-Authors
Lucia Panzella
Marco dIschia
Alessandro Pezzella
Paola Manini
Orlando Crescenzi
Maria Laura Alfieri
Gerardino DErrico
Federica Moccia
Vincenzo Barone
Raffaella Micillo
Published In
J Org Chem
Chem Res Toxicol
Antioxidants (Basel)
Int J Mol Sci
Pigment Cell Melanoma Res
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Recent Articles
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Combining the Powerful Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Pomegranate Waste Extracts with Whey Protein Coating-Forming Ability for Food Preservation Strategies
Viggiano S, Argenziano R, Lordi A, Conte A, Del Nobile M, Panzella L, et al.
Antioxidants (Basel) . 2024 Nov; 13(11). PMID: 39594536
Different solvents water, ethanol and ethanol/water (6:4 /), were compared in the extraction of pomegranate peels and seeds (PPS) in terms of recovery yields, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial action against...
2.
Disclosing novel melanogenesis pathways: Formation of unexpected biphenyl-type dimers through radical-radical coupling by solid-state oxidation of the melanin biosynthetic precursor 5,6-dihydroxyindole
Viggiano S, Alfieri M, Panzella L, Crescenzi O, Napolitano A
Bioorg Chem . 2024 Nov; 153:107928. PMID: 39532010
Investigation of the oxidation pathway of 5,6-dihydroxyindole (DHI), one of the main biosynthetic precursors of the brown-to-black skin and hair melanin pigments, represents a promising approach for the elucidation of...
3.
Design of a hybrid nanoscaled skin photoprotector by boosting the antioxidant properties of food waste-derived lignin through molecular combination with TiO nanoparticles
Venezia V, Pota G, Argenziano R, Alfieri M, Moccia F, Ferrara F, et al.
Int J Biol Macromol . 2024 Sep; 280(Pt 3):135946. PMID: 39332570
TiO nanoparticles loaded with pistachio shell lignin (8 % and 29 % w/w) were prepared by a hydrothermal wet chemistry approach. The efficient interaction at the molecular level of the...
4.
Highly Cytocompatible Polylactic Acid Based Electrospun Microfibers Loaded with Silver Nanoparticles Generated onto Chestnut Shell Lignin for Targeted Antibacterial Activity and Antioxidant Action
Argenziano R, Viggiano S, Laezza A, Scalia A, Aprea P, Bochicchio B, et al.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces . 2024 May; 16(22):28230-28244. PMID: 38775439
Electrospun (e-spun) fibers are generally regarded as powerful tools for cell growth in tissue regeneration applications, and the possibility of imparting functional properties to these materials represents an increasingly pursued...
5.
All natural mussel-inspired bioadhesives from soy proteins and plant derived polyphenols with marked water-resistance and favourable antibacterial profile for wound treatment applications
Argenziano R, Viggiano S, Esposito R, Schibeci M, Gaglione R, Castaldo R, et al.
J Colloid Interface Sci . 2023 Sep; 652(Pt B):1308-1324. PMID: 37659303
Hypothesis: Implementation of tissue adhesives from natural sources endowed with good mechanical properties and underwater resistance still represents a challenging research goal. Inspired by the extraordinary wet adhesion properties of...
6.
Highly Functionalized SWCNTs with a Dopamine Derivative as a Support for Pd Nanoparticles: A Recyclable Catalyst for the Reduction of Nitro Compounds and the Heck Reaction
Campisciano V, Valentino L, Alfieri M, La Parola V, Napolitano A, Giacalone F, et al.
Chemistry . 2023 Jul; 29(58):e202301238. PMID: 37518681
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were functionalized with a dopamine derivative in which the amine group was converted to azide (dopamine azide). The direct reaction of SWCNTs and dopamine azide in...
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Deposition of Antioxidant and Cytocompatible Caffeic Acid-Based Thin Films onto Ti6Al4V Alloys through Hexamethylenediamine-Mediated Crosslinking
Alfieri M, Riccucci G, Ferraris S, Cochis A, Scalia A, Rimondini L, et al.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces . 2023 Jun; 15(24):29618-29635. PMID: 37289140
A promising approach for advanced bone implants is the deposition on titanium surfaces of organic thin films with improved therapeutic performances. Herein, we reported the efficient dip-coating deposition of caffeic...
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Modification of halloysite lumen with dopamine derivatives as filler for antibiofilm coating
Massaro M, Alfieri M, Rizzo G, Babudri F, Barbosa de Melo R, Faddetta T, et al.
J Colloid Interface Sci . 2023 May; 646:910-921. PMID: 37235936
Hypothesis: Development of nanocomposite coating with antibiofilm properties is of fundamental importance to efficient fight biofilm formation preventing infections in biomedical area. In this context, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), biocompatible and...
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Combining the Potent Reducing Properties of Pecan Nutshell with a Solvent-Free Mechanochemical Approach for Synthesizing High Ag Content-Silver Nanoparticles: An Eco-Friendly Route to an Efficient Multifunctional Photocatalytic, Antibacterial, and...
Argenziano R, Agustin-Salazar S, Panaro A, Calarco A, Di Salle A, Aprea P, et al.
Nanomaterials (Basel) . 2023 Mar; 13(5). PMID: 36903701
A straightforward, low-cost, and scalable solid-state mechanochemical protocol for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) based on the use of the highly reducing agri-food by-product pecan nutshell (PNS) is reported...
10.
A Model Eumelanin from 5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-Carboxybutanamide Combining Remarkable Antioxidant and Photoprotective Properties with a Favourable Solubility Profile for Dermo-Cosmetic Applications
Argenziano R, Alfieri M, Gallucci N, DErrico G, Panzella L, Napolitano A
Int J Mol Sci . 2023 Feb; 24(4). PMID: 36835650
The search for new synthetic melanin-related pigments that maintain the antioxidant and photoprotective properties of naturally occurring dark eumelanins, while overcoming their unfavorable solubility, and molecular heterogeneity is presently a...