Maione Francesco
Pharmacology Researcher
Department of Pharmacy
University Federico II
Italy
Biography
2000: Diploma of Scientific Maturity. 2000-2005: Student at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II. 2003-2005: Internal student at the Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II. 2005: Laurea in Farmacia cum laude at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II. 2005-2008: Ph.D. in Medicine Science (Cycle XXI), at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II. 2008: Achievement of the Doctorate of Research. 2009: Winner of the Specialization Competition in Hospital Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II. 2013: Achievement cum laude of the Specialization in Hospital Pharmacy.
Research Interest
The role of Annessin-1 (ANX-1) protein in inflammation and cardiovascular system; 2) role of interleukin-17 (IL-17) in inflammation and platelet function; 3) characterization of pharmacology of active ingredients of natural origin.
Publications
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Maione F, Paschalidis N, Mascot N, Dufton N, Perretti M, Purchase F. Interleukin 17 sustains rather than induces inflammation. Biochem Pharmacol. 2009; 77 (5): 878-87.
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Colucci M, Maione F, Bonito MC, Piscopo A, Giannuario A, Pieretti S. New insights of dimethyl sulphoxide effects (DMSO) on experimental in vivo models of nociception and inflammation. Pharmacol Res. 2008; 57 (6): 419-25.
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Alfieri A, Maione F, Bisio A, Romussi G, Mascolo N, Cicala C. Effect of a diterpenoid from Salvia cinnabarina on arterial blood pressure in rats. Phytother Res. 2007; 21 (7): 690-2.
