Dr. Alessandro Poggi

Head of Academic Department/Faculty
National Institute for Cancer Research, Italy


Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Allergology and Clinical Immunology from University of Genoa, Italy

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Immunology
Experimental Medicine
Cytometry
Cancer

Selected Publications

  1. Zocchi, M.R., D. Costa, R. Venè, F. Tosetti and N. Ferrari,et al 2017. Zoledronate can induce colorectal cancer microenvironment expressing BTN3A1 to stimulate effector γδ T cells with antitumor activity. Oncoimmunology, 10.1080/2162402X.2016.1278099.
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  2. Roncella, S., S. Laurent, V. Fontana, P. Ferro and M.C. Franceschini,et al 2016. CTLA-4 in mesothelioma patients: Tissue expression, body fluid levels and possible relevance as a prognostic factor. Cancer Immunol. Immunother., 65: 909-917.
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  3. Poggi, A. and M. Giuliani, 2016. Mesenchymal stromal cells can regulate the immune response in the tumor microenvironment. Vaccines (Basel). 10.3390/vaccines4040041.
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  4. Pereira, R.C., D. Martinelli, R. Cancedda, C. Gentili and A. Poggi, 2016. Human articular chondrocytes regulate immune response by affecting directly t cell proliferation and indirectly inhibiting monocyte differentiation to professional antigen-presenting cells. Front. Immunol., 10.3389/fimmu.2016.00415.
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  5. Penna, I., A. Gigoni, D. Costa, S. Vella and D. Russo,et al 2016. The inhibition of 45A ncRNA expression reduces tumor formation, affecting tumor nodules compactness and metastatic potential in neuroblastoma cells. Oncotarget, 8: 8189-8205.
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  6. Papait, A., R. Cancedda, M. Mastrogiacomo and A. Poggi, 2016. Allogeneic platelet-rich plasma affects monocyte differentiation to dendritic cells causing an anti-inflammatory microenvironment, putatively fostering wound healing. J. Tissue. Eng. Regen. Med., 10.1002/term.2361.
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  7. Lasiglie, D., S. Boero, I. Bauer, S. Morando and P. Damonte,et al 2016. Sirt6 regulates dendritic cell differentiation, maturation, and function. Aging (Albany NY). 8: 34-49.
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  8. Camodeca, C., E. Nuti, L. Tepshi, S. Boero and T. Tuccinardi,et al 2016. Discovery of a new selective inhibitor of A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease 10 (ADAM-10) able to reduce the shedding of NKG2D ligands in Hodgkin's lymphoma cell models. Eur. J. Med. Chem., 111: 193-201.
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  9. Zocchi, M.R., C. Camodeca, E. Nuti, A. Rossello and R. Vene,et al 2015. ADAM10 new selective inhibitors reduce NKG2D ligand release sensitizing Hodgkin lymphoma cells to NKG2D-mediated killing. Oncoimmunology, 10.1080/2162402X.2015.1123367.
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  10. Vene, R., F. Tosetti, S. Minghelli, A. Poggi, N. Ferrari and R. Benelli, 2015. Celecoxib increases EGF signaling in colon tumor associated fibroblasts, modulating EGFR expression and degradation. Oncotarget, 6: 12310-12325.
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  11. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2015. Mesenchymal stromal cells as regulators of anti-tumour immune response.. Indian J. Med. Res., 141: 139-142.
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  12. Muraglia, A., M.R. Todeschi, A. Papait, A. Poggi and R. Spano,et al 2015. Combined platelet and plasma derivatives enhance proliferation of stem/progenitor cells maintaining their differentiation potential. Cytotherapy, 17: 1793-1806.
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  13. Montecucco, F., S. Lenglet, F. Carbone, S. Boero and G. Pelli,et al 2015. Treatment with KLEPTOSE® CRYSMEB reduces mouse atherogenesis by impacting on lipid profile and Th1 lymphocyte response. Vascul. Pharmacol., 72: 197-208.
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  14. Boero, S., A. Morabito, B. Banelli, B. Cardinali and B. Dozin,et al 2015. Analysis of in vitro ADCC and clinical response to trastuzumab: Possible relevance of FcγRIIIA/FcγRIIA gene polymorphisms and HER-2 expression levels on breast cancer cell lines. J. Transl. Med., 13: 324-393.
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  15. Vecchio, D., A. Daga, E. Carra, D. Marubbi and Baio.G et al., 2014. Predictability, efficacy and safety of radiosensitization of glioblastoma-initiating cells by the ATM inhibitor KU-60019. Int. J. Cancer, 135: 479-491.
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  16. Poggi, A., A. Musso, I. Dapino and M.R. Zocchi, 2014. Mechanisms of tumor escape from immune system: role of mesenchymal stromal cells. Immunol Lett., 159: 55-72.
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  17. Poggi, A. and MR. Zocchi, 2014. Stress immunity in lymphomas: mesenchymal cells as a target of therapy. Front Biosci. (Landmark Ed.), 19: 281-290.
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  18. Musso, A., S. Catellani, P. Canevali, S. Tavella and R. Vene et al., 2014. Aminobisphosphonates prevent the inhibitory effects exerted by lymph node stromal cells on anti-tumor vδ 2 t lymphocytes in non-hodgkin lymphomas. Hematol. J., 99: 131-139.
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  19. Scabini, S., F. Montecucco, A. Nencioni, G. Zoppoli and M. Sartini et al., 2013. The effect of preoperative chemoradiotherapy on lymph nodes harvested in tme for rectal cancer. World J. Surg. Oncol., 11: 292-292.
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  20. Penna, I., I. Vassallo, M. Nizzari, D. Russo and D. Costa et al., 2013. A novel snRNA-like transcript affects amyloidogenesis and cell cycle progression through perturbation of Fe65L1 (APBB2) alternative splicing. Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1833: 1511-1526.
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  21. Amaro, A., V. Mirisola, G. Angelini, A. Musso and F. Tosetti et al., 2013. Evidence of epidermal growth factor receptor expression in uveal melanoma: inhibition of epidermal growth factor-mediated signalling by gefitinib and cetuximab triggered antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Eur. J. Cancer, 49: 3353-3365.
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  22. Poggi, A., P. Canevali, M. Contatore and G. Ciprandi, 2012. Higher frequencies of CD161+ circulating T lymphocytes in allergic rhinitis patients compared to healthy donors. Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol., 158: 151-156.
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  23. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2012. Imatinib mesylate can help to direct natural immunity toward an anti-leukemic reactivity by acting on the bone marrow microenvironment. Oncoimmunology, 1: 214-216.
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  24. Montecucco, F., I. Bauer, V. Braunersreuther, S. Bruzzone and A. Poggi et al., 2012. Inhibition of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase reduces neutrophil-mediated injury in myocardial infarction. Antioxid Redox Signal, 18: 630-641.
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  25. Magnone, M., I. Bauer, A. Poggi, E. Mannino and L. Sturla et al., 2012. NAD+ levels control Ca2+ store replenishment and mitogen-induced increase of cytosolic Ca2+ by cyclic ADP-ribose-dependent TRPM2 channel gating in human T lymphocytes. J. Biol. Chem., 287: 21067-21081.
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  26. Boggio, E., M. Melensi, S. Bocca, A. Chiocchetti and C. Comi et al., 2012. The -346T Polymorphism of the SH2D1A gene is a risk factor for development of autoimmunity/lymphoproliferation in males with defective Fas function. Hum. Immunol., 73: 585-592.
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  27. Bauer, I., A. Grozio, D. Lasiglie, G. Basile and L. Sturla et al., 2012. The NAD+-dependent histone deacetylase SIRT6 promotes cytokine production and migration in pancreatic cancer cells by regulating Ca2+ responses. J. Biol. Chem., 287: 40924-40937.
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  28. Zocchi, M.R. and A. Poggi, 2011. Targeting the microenvironment in hematological malignancies: how to condition both stromal and effector cells to overcome cancer spreading. Curr. Med. Chem., 18: 5172-5173.
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  29. Ropolo, M., E. Cappelli, M. Foresta, A. Poggi, L. Proietti-De-Santis and G. Frosina, 2011. Defective resolution of pH2AX foci and enhanced DNA breakage in ionizing radiation-treated Cockayne syndrome B cells. IUBMB Life, 63: 272-276.
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  30. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2011. Modulating mesenchymal stromal cell function with cholesterol synthesis inhibitors. Curr. Med. Chem., 18: 5196-5205.
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  31. Mirabella, T., A. Poggi, M. Scaranari, M. Mogni and M. Lituania et al., 2011. Recruitment of host's progenitor cells to sites of human amniotic fluid stem cells implantation. Biomaterials, 32: 4218-4227.
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  32. Ghio M., P. Contini, S. Negrini, C. Mazzei, M.R. Zocchi and A. Poggi, 2011. Down regulation of human Natural Killer cell-mediated cytolysis induced by blood transfusion: Role of transforming growth factor β1 soluble Fasligand and soluble class I human leukocyte antigen. Transfusion, 51: 1567-1673.
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  33. Fenoglio, D., M.R. Zocchi, A. Parodi, P. Durando, G. Gabutitp, R. Gasparini and A. Poggi, 2011. MF-59 adjuvant influence on the functions of gammadelta T cells in HIV-1+ adults immunized with influenza seasonal vaccine. J. Prev. Med. Hyg., 52: 137-141.
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  34. Poggi, A., M. Zancolli, S. Catellani, S. Boero, A. Musso and M.R. Zocchi, 2010. Differential survival of γδT cells, αβT cells and NK cells upon engagement of NKG2D by NKG2DL-expressing leukemic cells. Int. J. Cancer, 129: 387-396.
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  35. Poggi, A., C. Prevosto, S. Catellani, I. Rocco, A. Garuti and M.R. Zocchi, 2010. Engagement of CD31 delivers an activating signal that contributes to the survival of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia cells. Br. J. Haematol., 151: 252-264.
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  36. Poggi A., A. Musso, S. Boero, P. Canevali and M.R. Zocchi, 2010. Statins as either immunomodulators or anticancer drugs: Functional activities on tumor stromal cells and natural killer cells. CMCAIAA, 9: 82-92.
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  37. Musso, A., M.R. Zocchi and A. Poggi, 2010. Relevance of the mevalonate biosynthetic pathway in the regulation of bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cell-mediated effects on T-cell proliferation and B-cell survival. Haematologica, 96: 16-23.
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  38. Foresta, M., M. Ropolo, P. Degan, I. Pettinati and I.W. Kow et al., 2010. Defective repair of 5-Hydroxy-2'-deoxycytidine in cockayne syndrome cells and its complementation by Escherichia coli formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase and endonuclease III. Free Radic Biol. Med., 48: 681-690.
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  39. Ropolo, M., A. Daga, F. Griffero, M. Foresta and G.L. Casartelli et al., 2009. A comparative analysis of DNA repair in stem and non-stem glioma cell cultures. Mol. Cancer Res., 7: 383-392.
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  40. Poggi, A., S. Castellani, A. Musso and M.R. Zocchi, 2009. Gammadelta T lymphocytes producing IFNγ and IL-17 in response to Candida albicans or mycobacterial antigens: Possible implications for acute and chronic inflammation. Curr. Med. Chem., 16: 4743-4749.
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  41. Fenoglio, D., A. Poggi, S. Catellani, F. Battaglia and Al. Ferrera et al., 2009. Vδ1 T lymphocytes producing IFN-γ and IL-17 are expanded in HIV-1-infected patients and respond to Candida albicans. Blood, 113: 6611-6618.
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  42. Viale, M., M. Petrillo, M. Taccagno, P. Castagnola and C. Aiello et al., 2008. Sensitivity of different resistant tumour cell lines to the two novel compounds (2Z,4E)-2-methylsulfanyl-5-(1-naphthyl)-4-nitro-2,4-pentadienoate and (1E,3E)-1,4-bis(2-naphthyl)-2,3-dinitro-1,3-butadiene. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 588: 47-51.
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  43. Ponassi, R., B. Biasotti, V. Tomati, S. Bruno and A. Poggi et al., 2008. A novel Bim-BH3-derived Bcl-XL inhibitor: Biochemical characterization, in vitro, in vivo and ex-vivo anti-leukemic activity. Cell. Cycle., 7: 3211-3224.
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  44. Poggi, A., S. Catellani, A. Bruzzone, F. Caligaris-Cappio, M. Gobbi and M.R. Zocchi, 2008. Lack of the Leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor-1 expression in high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukaemia results in the absence of a negative signal regulating kinase activation and cell division. Leukemia, 22: 980-988.
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  45. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2008. Role of bone marrow stromal cells in the generation of human CD8+ regulatory T cells. Human Immunol., 69: 755-759.
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  46. Patterson, S., A. Chaidos, D.C.A. Neville, A. Poggi and T. Butters et al., 2008. Human invariant NKT cells display alloreactivity instructed by invariant TCR-CD1d interaction and killer immunoglobulin receptors. J. Immunol., 181: 3268-3276.
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  47. Lombardi, M.L., G. Terrazzano, E. Casentini, L. Gargiulo and A. Risitano et al., 2008. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: Significant association with specific HLA-A, -B, -C and -DR alleles in an Italian population. Human Immunol., 69: 202-206.
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  48. Vene, R., G. Arena, A. Poggi, C. D'Arrigo and M. Mormino et al., 2007. Novel cell death pathways induced by N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide: Therapeutic implications. Mol. Cancer Ther., 6: 286-298.
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  49. Ropolo, M., P. Degan, M. Foresta, M. D'errico and D. Lasiglie et al., 2007. Complementation of the oxidatively damaged DNA repair defect in Cockayne syndrome A and B cells by Escherichia coli formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase. Free Radic. Biol. Med., 42: 1807-1817.
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  50. Prevosto, C., M. Zancolli, P. Canevali, M.R. Zocchi and A. Poggi, 2007. Generation of CD4+ or CD8+ regulatory T cells upon mesenchymal stem cell-lymphocyte interaction. Haematologica, 92: 881-888.
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  51. Poggi, A., M. Zancolli, S. Castellani, G. Borsellino, L. Battistini and M.R. Zocchi, 2007. Migratory pathways of γδ T cells and response to CXCR3 and CXCR4 ligands: Adhesion molecules involved and implications for multiple sclerosis pathogenesis. Ann. NY Acad. Sci., 1107: 68-78.
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  52. Poggi, A., C. Prevosto, M. Zancolli, P. Canevali, A. Musso and M.R. Zocchi, 2007. NKG2D and natural cytotoxicity receptors are involved in natural killer cell interaction with self-antigen presenting cells and stromal cells. Ann. NY Acad. Sci., 1109: 47-57.
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  53. Poggi, A., C. Castellani, D. Fenoglio, G. Borsellino, L. Battistini and M.R. Zocchi, 2007. Adhesion molecules and kinases involved in γ δ T cells migratory pathways: Implications for viral and autoimmune diseases. Curr. Med. Chem., 14: 3166-3170.
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  54. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2007. Human natural killer lymphocytes through the engagement of natural cytotoxicity receptors and NKG2D can trigger self-aggression. Autoimmun. Rev., 6: 295-299.
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  55. Contini, P., M.R. Zocchi, I. Pierri, A. Albarello and A. Poggi, 2007. In vivo apoptosis of CD8+ lymphocytes in acute myeloid leukemia patients: involvement of soluble HLA-I and Fas ligand. Leukemia, 21: 253-260.
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  56. Catellani, S., A. Poggi, A. Bruzzone, P. Dadati, J.L. Ravetti, M. Gobbi and M.R. Zocchi, 2007. Expansion of Vδ1 T lymphocytes producing IL-4 in low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphomas expressing UL-16-binding proteins. Blood, 109: 2078-2085.
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  57. Scielzo, C., A. Camporeale, M. Geuna, M. Alessio, A. Poggi, M.R. Zocchi and M. Chilosi, 2006. ZAP-70 is expressed by normal and malignant human B-cell subsets of different maturational stage. Leukemia, 20: 689-695.
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  58. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2006. HIV-1 tat triggers TGF-β production and NK cell apoptosis that is prevented by pertussis toxin B. Clin. Dev. Immunol., 13: 369-372.
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  59. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2006. Antigen presenting cells and stromal cells trigger human natural killer lymphocytes to autoreactivity: Evidence for the involvement of Natural Cytotoxicity Receptors (NCR) and NKG2D. Clin. Dev. Immunol., 13: 325-326.
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  60. Zocchi, M.R., P. Contini, M. Alfano and A. Poggi, 2005. Pertussis toxin (PTX) B subunit and the nontoxic PTX mutant PT9K/129G inhibit tat-induced TGF-β production by NK cells and TGF-β-mediated NK cell apoptosis 1. J. Immunol., 174: 6054-6061.
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  61. Zocchi, M.R. and A. Poggi, 2005. Triggering of apoptosis and pro-inflammatory cytokines in NK cells: Regulation by cyclosporin A. Curr. Med. Chem., 4: 115-120.
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  62. Zocchi, M.R. and A. Poggi, 2005. Editorial [Hot topic: Innate immunity and cytokines: How to regulate host response against pathogens avoiding autoreactivity (Guest Editors: M.R. Zocchi and A. Poggi)]. Curr. Med. Chem., 4: 113-114.
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  63. Semino, C., G. Angelini, A. Poggi and A. Rubartelli, 2005. NK/iDC interaction results in IL-18 secretion by DCs at the synaptic cleft followed by NK cell activation and release of the Dc maturation factor HMGB1. Blood, 106: 609-616.
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  64. Poggi, A., S. Negrini, M.R. Zocchi, A.M. Massaro and L. Garbarino, 2005. Patients with paroxysmal nocturnal Hemoglobinuria have a high frequency of peripheral-blood T cells expressing activating isoforms of inhibiting superfamily receptors. Blood, 106: 2399-2408.
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  65. Poggi, A., P. Contini, S. Castellani, M. Setti, G. Murdaca and M.R. Zocchi, 2005. Regulation of γδ T cell survival by soluble HLA-I: Involvement of CD8 and activating killer Ig-like receptors. Eur. J. Immunol., 35: 2670-2678.
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  66. Poggi, A., C. Prevosto, A.M. Massaro, S. Negrini and S. Urbani et al., 2005. Interaction between human NK cells and bone marrow stromal cells induces NK cell triggering: Role of NKp30 and NKG2D receptors. J. Immunol., 175: 6352-6360.
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  67. Poggi, A., A.M. Massaro, S. Negrini, P. Contini and M.R. Zocchi, 2005. Tumor-induced apoptosis of human IL-2-activated NK cells: Role of natural cytotoxicity receptors. J. Immunol., 174: 2656-2660.
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  68. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 2005. Cyclosporin A regulates human NK cell apoptosis induced by soluble HLA-I or by target cells. Autoimmun. Rev., 4: 532-536.
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  69. Contini, P., M. Ghio, A. Merlo, A. Poggi, F. Indiveri and F. Puppo, 2005. Apoptosis of antigen-specific T lymphocytes upon the engagement of CD8 by soluble HLA class I molecules is Fas ligand/Fas mediated: Evidence for the involvement of p56lck, calcium calmodulin kinase II and Calcium-Independent Protein Kinase C signaling pathways and for NF-κB and NF-AT nuclear translocation. J. Immunol., 175: 7244-7254.
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  70. Chan, W.L., N. Pejnovic, H. Hamilton, T.V. Liew, D. Popadic, A. Poggi and S.M. Khan, 2005. Atherosclerotic abdominal aortic aneurysm and the interaction between autologous human plaque-derived vascular smooth muscle cells, type 1 NKT and helper T cells. Circ. Res., 96: 675-683.
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  71. Zocchi, M.R. and A. Poggi, 2004. Role of gammadelta T lymphocytes in tumor defense. Frontiers Biosci., 9: 2588-2604.
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  72. Zocchi, M.R. and A. Poggi, 2004. PECAM-1, apoptosis and CD34+ precursors. Leukemia Lymphoma, 45: 2205-2213.
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  73. Ropoli, M., A. Geroldi, O. Rossi, P. Degan, S. Zupo, A. Poggi and G. Frosina, 2004. Expression of the Drosophila melanogaster S3 ribosomal/repair protein in T24 human bladder cells. Anticancer Res., 24: 3811-3818.
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  74. Poggi, A., C. Venturino, S. Castellani, M. Clavio and M. Miglino et al., 2004. Vδ1 T lymphocytes from B-CLL patients recognize ULBP3 expressed on leukemic B cells and up-regulated by trans-retinoic acid. Cancer Res., 64: 9172-9179.
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  75. Andrei, C., P. Margiocco, A. Poggi, L.V. Lotti, M.R. Torrisi and A. Rubartelli, 2004. Phospholipases C and A2 control lysosome-mediated IL-1β secretion: Implications for inflammatory processes. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA., 101: 9745-9750.
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  76. Spaggiari, G.M., P. Contini, S. Negrini, A. Dondero and R. Carosio et al., 2003. IFN-γ production in human NK cells through the engagement of CD8 by soluble or surface HLA class I molecules. Eur. J. Immunol., 33: 3049-3059.
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  77. Spaggiari, G.M., P. Contini, M.R. Zocchi and A. Poggi, 2003. Interaction of solubile HLA-I antigens with either CD8 or activating isoform of the inhibitory Receptor Superfamily members induces apoptosis of human NK cells via FasL/Fas interaction. Res. Trends Immunol., 5: 33-43.

  78. Poggi, A., R. Carosio, D. Fenoglio, S. Brenci and G. Murdaca et al., 2003. Migration of Vδ1 and Vδ2 T cells in response to CXCR3 and CXCR4 ligands in healthy donors and HIV-1-infected patients: Competition by HIV-1 Tat. Blood, 103: 2205-2213.
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  79. Contini, P., M. Ghio, A. Poggi, G. Filaci, F. Indiveri, S. Ferrone and P. Puppp, 2003. Soluble HLA-A,-B,-C and -G molecules induce apoptosis in T and NK CD8+ cells and inhibit cytotoxic T cell activity through CD8 ligation. Eur. J. Immunol., 33: 125-134.
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  80. Spaggiari, G.M., P. Contini, R. Carosio, M. Arvigo and M. Ghio et al., 2002. Soluble HLA class I molecules induce natural killer cell apoptosis through the engagement of CD8: Evidence for a negative regulation exerted by members of the inhibitory receptor superfamily. Blood, 99: 1706-1714.
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  81. Spaggiari, G.M., P. Contini, A. Dondero, R. Carosio, F. Puppo, F. Indiveri, M.R. Zocchi and A. Poggi, 2002. Soluble HLA class I induces NK cell apoptosis upon the engagement of killer-activating HLA class I receptors through FasL-Fas interaction. Blood, 100: 4098-4107.
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  82. Poggi, A., R. Carosio, G.M. Spaggiari, C. Fortis and G. Tambussi et al., 2002. NK cell activation by dendritic cells is dependent on LFA-1-mediated induction of calcium-calmodulin kinase II: Inhibition by HIV-1 Tat C-terminal domain. J. Immunol., 168: 95-101.
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  143. Poggi, A. and M.R. Zocchi, 1992. Antigen-independent pathways of T-cell activation are functional in human immature thymocytes. Int. J Clin. Lab. Res., 21: 304-309.
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  155. Ferrarini, M., E. Ferrero, C. Fortis, A. Poggi and M.R. Zocchi, 1990. LAK1 antigen defines two distinct subsets among human tumour infiltrating lymphocytes. Br. J. Cancer, 62: 754-757.
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  156. De Maria, A.F., M.S. Malnati, A. Poggi, D. Pende, F. Cottafava and L. Moretta, 1990. Clonal analysis of joint fluid T lymphocytes in patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. J. Rheumatol., 17: 1073-1078.
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