| 2025 | Biochemical and biomolecular response of Arabidopsis seedlings to osmotic and salt stress: Mitigation by biostimulant formulation enriched in betalain degradation products | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2025 | Methylomic Signature and Epigenetic Damage Modulation of Bronte Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) Hydrophilic Extract in Differentiated CaCo-2 Cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2025 | Seaweed and yeast extracts as sustainable phytostimulant to boost secondary metabolism of apricot fruits | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2025 | Exploring the Functional Properties of Leaves of Moringa oleifera Lam. Cultivated in Sicily Using Precision Agriculture Technologies for Potential Use as a Food Ingredient | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2025 | Phytochemical and Antioxidant Profile of Pitaya (Hylocereus hybridum) Fruits: Elucidation Through Chemical Fractionation | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2024 | Comparative profiling of secondary metabolites and antioxidant properties of twelve Morus varieties: Insights into the diversity of M. alba and M. nigra grown in Sicily | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2024 | Regenerative and Anti-Senescence Potential of Extracts from Different Parts of Black Persimmon in an In Vitro Model of Vascular Endothelium | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2024 | Polylactic Acid/Bamboo Leaf Extract Electrospun Mats with Antioxidant Activity for Food Packaging Applications | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2024 | Impact of a biostimulant enriched in betalain degradation products on ROS signaling, proline accumulation, and phytohormone homeostasis | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2024 | Phytochemical profiling and investigation of antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and antibacterial properties in spontaneously grown Sicilian sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) fruits | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2023 | Mucilage-Based and Calcium Ascorbate Edible Coatings Improve Postharvest Quality and Storability of Minimally Processed Cactus Pear Fruit Stored under Passive Atmosphere | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2023 | In Silico Mixed Ligand/Structure-Based Design of New CDK-1/PARP-1 Dual Inhibitors as Anti-Breast Cancer Agents | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2023 | Biological Activity and Metabolomics of Griffonia simplicifolia Seeds Extracted with Different Methodologies | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2023 | Salphen metal complexes as potential anticancer agents: interaction profile and selectivity studies toward the three G-quadruplex units in the KIT promoter | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2023 | Indicaxanthin Induces Autophagy in Intestinal Epithelial Cancer Cells by Epigenetic Mechanisms Involving DNA Methylation | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2023 | Recycling wastes from Rubus idaeus by-products: sourdough bread production as a new end-use of exhausted seeds still containing active compounds | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2023 | Rubus idaeus by-products: Sustainable improvement of the antioxidant value of sourdough bread by a new end-use of exhausted seeds still containing bioactive compounds | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Bioactive effects of citrus flavonoids and role in the prevention
of atherosclerosis and cancer | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Phytochemical profile and antioxidant properties of the edible and non-edible portions of black sapote (Diospyros digyna Jacq.) | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Preliminary Investigation of Biogenic Amines in Type I Sourdoughs Produced at Home and Bakery Level | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Antiproliferative Activity Predictor: un nuovo tool in silico per predire l’attività antiproliferativa nei confronti del pannello NCI60 | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2022 | Antiproliferative Activity Predictor: A New Reliable In Silico Tool for Drug Response Prediction against NCI60 Panel | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, and Antimicrobial Properties of Rubus idaeus Seed Powder | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Properties with Involved Mechanisms of Eugenia involucrata DC Fruits | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2022 | Changes in the Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Properties of Prunus persica Fruits after the Application of a Commercial Biostimulant Based on Seaweed and Yeast Extract | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Bioactive triterpenes of protium heptaphyllum gum resin extract display cholesterol-lowering potential | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Flavonoids in Bone Erosive Diseases: Perspectives in Osteoporosis Treatment | Review essay (rassegna critica) | Vai | 
| 2021 | In silico identification of small molecules as new cdc25 inhibitors through the correlation between chemosensitivity and protein expression pattern | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Terpenoid treatment in osteoporosis: this is where we have come in research | Review essay (rassegna critica) | Vai | 
| 2021 | Anthocyanins: Biosynthesis, distribution, ecological role, and use of biostimulants to increase their content in plant foods—a review | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Effect of opuntia ficus-indica mucilage edible coating on quality, nutraceutical, and sensorial parameters of minimally processed cactus pear fruits | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Non-flavonoid Polyphenols in Osteoporosis: Preclinical Evidence | Review essay (rassegna critica) | Vai | 
| 2021 | Melatonin and phytomelatonin: Chemistry, biosynthesis, metabolism, distribution and bioactivity in plants and animals—an overview | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Proanthocyanidins and where to find them: A meta-analytic approach to investigate their chemistry, biosynthesis, distribution and effect on human health | Review essay (rassegna critica) | Vai | 
| 2021 | Antiproliferative properties and g-quadruplex-binding of symmetrical naphtho[1,2-b:8,7-b’]dithiophene derivatives | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2021 | Identification of biological targets through the correlation between cell line chemosensitivity and protein expression pattern | Review essay (rassegna critica) | Vai | 
| 2020 | Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry)-Based Dietary Supplements: Variation in Mass Uniformity, Proanthocyanidin Dosage and Anthocyanin Profile Demonstrates Quality Control Standard Needed | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Effect of addition of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage on the biological leavening, physical, nutritional, antioxidant and sensory aspects of bread | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Pomological, sensorial, nutritional and nutraceutical profile of seven cultivars of Cherimoya (Annona cherimola Mill) | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Chemical Profile and Biological Activity of Cherimoya (Annona cherimola Mill.) and Atemoya (Annona atemoya) Leaves | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Improvement of Fatty Acid Profile in Durum Wheat Breads Supplemented with Portulaca oleracea L. Quality Traits of Purslane-Fortified Bread | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Science and Healthy Meals in the World: Nutritional Epigenomics and Nutrigenetics of the Mediterranean Diet | Review essay (rassegna critica) | Vai | 
| 2020 | Tree-Ripe Mango Fruit: Physicochemical Characterization, Antioxidant Properties and Sensory Profile of Six Mediterranean-Grown Cultivars | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Omega-3 rich foods: Durum wheat spaghetti fortified with Portulaca oleracea | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | The application of a plant biostimulant based on seaweed and yeast extract improved tomato fruit development and quality | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | In Silico Insights into the SARS CoV-2 Main Protease Suggest NADH Endogenous Defences in the Control of the Pandemic Coronavirus Infection | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Phytochemical profile and antioxidative properties of Plinia trunciflora fruits: A new source of nutraceuticals | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | DRUDIT: Web-based DRUgs DIscovery Tools to design small molecules as modulators of biological targets | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Physicochemical, Nutraceutical and Sensory Traits of Six Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Cultivars Grown in Greenhouse Conditions in the Mediterranean Climate | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Food quality, sensory attributes and nutraceutical value of fresh “Osteen” mango fruit grown under mediterranean subtropical climate compared to imported fruit | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2020 | Evolution of carotenoid content, antioxidant activity and volatiles compounds in dried mango fruits (Mangifera Indica L.) | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | Food quality and nutraceutical value of nine cultivars of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits grown in Mediterranean subtropical environment | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | Antioxidant activity and phenolic composition in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) genotypes from south Italy by UHPLC–Orbitrap-MS approach | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | Chemical partitioning and DNA fingerprinting of some pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) varieties of different geographical origin | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | Yield, pomological characteristics, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of Annona cherimola Mill. Grown in mediterranean climate | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | Pasta fortificata ad azione antiossidante. Uso della Portulaca Oleracea | Contributo in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2019 | Effect of saffron addition on the microbiological, physicochemical, antioxidant and sensory characteristics of yoghurt | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | METHYLOMIC SIGNATURE AND MOLECULAR MODELLING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AUTOPHAGY INDUCED BY PHYTOCHEMICAL IN CACO-2
CELLS | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2019 | Chemical–physical characteristics, polyphenolic content and total antioxidant activity of three Italian-grown pomegranate cultivars | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2019 | Melatonin reduces inflammatory response in human intestinal epithelial cells stimulated by interleukin-1β | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2018 | Reactivity of substitued-1-aryl-pirazol-3-one, key intermediates for the access to new bioactive small molecules | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2018 | DRUDIT: web-based, easy-to-use DRugs DIscovery Tools to design or repurpose small molecules with biological activity | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2018 | Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a new class of benzo[b]furan derivatives as antiproliferative agents, with in silico predicted antitubulin activity | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2018 | Protective effects of melatonin in inflamed intestinal epithelium are associated with reduced NF-κB activation and changes in DNA methylation status | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2018 | Quality changes in fresh-cut mango cubes submitted to different gas partial pressure of active MAPs | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2018 | Effects of gellan-based coating application on litchi fruit quality traits | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2018 | La coltivazione della Papaya in Sicilia: qualità dei frutti e prospettive | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2018 | ligand-based repurposing of naphthodithiophene compounds in the antitumor target therapy | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2017 | Kinase Inhibitors in Multitargeted Cancer Therapy | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2017 | Melatonin Inhibits Inflammatory Response of Intestinal Epithelial Cells | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2017 | Methylation of cytokines gene promoters in IL-1β-treated human intestinal epithelial cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2016 | Pomological Traits, Sensory Profile and Nutraceutical Properties of Nine Cultivars of Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) Fruits Grown in Mediterranean Area | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2016 | Drugs Polypharmacology by In Silico Methods: New Opportunities in Drug Discovery | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2016 | Heterocyclic Scaffolds for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2016 | Raman Spectroscopic Measurements of
Dermal Carotenoids in Breast Cancer Operated Patients Provide
Evidence for the Positive Impact of a Dietary Regimen Rich in
Fruit and Vegetables on Body Oxidative Stress and BC
Prognostic Anthropometric Parameters: A Five-Year Study | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Phytochemical Indicaxanthin Inhibits Colon Cancer Cell Growth and Affects the DNA Methylation Status by Influencing Epigenetically Modifying Enzyme Expression and Activity | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Pomological Traits, Sensory Characteristics, and Antioxidant Activity in Fruits of Nine Loquat Cultivars Grown in Sicily | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Sicilian pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) nut inhibits expression
and release of inflammatory mediators and reverts the increase of paracellular permeability in IL-1b-exposed human intestinal epithelial cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Studies on a new potential dopaminergic agent: in vitro BBB permeability, in vivo behavioural effects and molecular docking evaluation | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Synthesis, antiproliferative activity, and in silico insights of new 3-benzoylamino-benzo[ b ]thiophene derivatives | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | IL-1b induces DNA demethylation, at genome level and in specific CpG sites of IL-6 and IL-8 genes in human intestinal epithelial cells | Abstract in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Anti-inflammatory effects of sicilian pistachio (pistacia vera l.) Nut in an in vitro model of human intestinal epithelium | Abstract in rivista | Vai | 
| 2015 | Selective in vitro antileukemic activity (HL-60, K-562, MOLT-4, SR) of new chloro-propyl-pyrazolo[1,2-a]benzo[1,2,5]triazepinones | Poster pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2015 | Ni(II) and Zn(II) Schiff Base complexes: B-DNA vs G4-DNA binding | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2015 | Valutazione degli effetti antiossidanti del Resolvis OmegaTM in un modello di disfunzione corneale in vitro. | Abstract in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | Pomological traits, sensory characteristics and antioxidant activity in fruits of nine loquat cultivars grown in Sicily. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2014 | IL-1β maintains the DNA hypermethylation of anti-inflammatory IL-10 gene in a human intestinal epithelial cell line | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2014 | Methylation decrease of BECN1 gene induced by phytochemical Indicaxantin in Caco2 cells: an epigenetic hypothesis of autophagy | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2014 | New benzothieno[3,2-d]-1,2,3-triazines with antiproliferative activity: Synthesis, spectroscopic studies, and biological activity | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | In silico, spectroscopic, and biological insights on annelated pyrrolo[3,2-e]pyrimidines with antiproliferative activity | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | Indicaxanthin inhibits NADPH oxidase (NOX)-1 activation and NF-κB-dependent release of inflammatory mediators and prevents the increase of epithelial permeability in IL-1β-exposed Caco-2 cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | Selective G-Quadruplex Stabilizers: Schiff-base Metal Complexes with Anticancer Activity | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | Double chained naphthalenes as G4 binders | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2014 | Anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic activity of whole extract and isolated indicaxanthin from Opuntia ficus-indica associated with re-activation of the onco-suppressor p16INK4a gene in human colorectal carcinoma (Caco-2) cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | Oxysterol mixture in hypercholesterolemia-relevant proportion causes oxidative stress-dependent eryptosis | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2014 | NiII, and ZnII Schiff Base Complexes: Telomeric G-quadruplex Stabilizers | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2013 | IL-1. induces DNA demethylation at genome level and in specific CpG sites of IL-6 and IL-8 genes in human intestinal epithelial cells | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2013 | Synthesis and biological activities of a new class of heat shock protein 90 inhibitors, designed by energy-based pharmacophore virtual screening | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2013 | Trans-epithelial transport of the betalain pigments indicaxanthin and betanin across Caco-2 cell monolayers and influence of food matrix | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2013 | Phytochemical indicaxanthin suppresses 7-ketocholesterol-induced THP-1 cell apoptosis by preventing cytosolic Ca++ increase and oxidative stress | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2013 | Anti-inflamamtory effects of Sicilian pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) nut in an in vitro model of human intestinal epithelium | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2013 | SELECTIVE G-QUADRUPLEX STABILIZERS: SALPHEN-LIKE COMPLEXES WITH ANTIPROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITY | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2013 | Eryptosis by major components of a plasma-compatible mixture of oxysterols. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2012 | Pro-apoptotic activity of the phytochemical Indicaxanthin on colorectal carcinoma cells (Caco-2) and epigenetic CpG demethylation of the promoter and reactivation of the expression of p16 | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2012 | Polymeric proanthocyanidins from Sicilian pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) nut extract inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in RAW 264.7 cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2012 | A NEW DOPAMINE-AMINOACID CONJUGATE: SYNTHESIS AND DETERMINATION OF
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES USEFUL TO CROSS THE BBB | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2012 | Antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects of the phytochemical Indicaxanthin on human intestinal (Caco-2) and hepatic (Ha 22T) cancer cell lines | Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | Vai | 
| 2011 | Phytochemical indicaxanthin prevents 7-ketocholesterol-induced oxidative stress and cell cycle arrest in murine macrophages | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2011 | Antiinflammatory effects of pistachio nut proanthocyanidins in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2011 | Non Invasive RAMAN spectroscopic detection of skin carotenoids in healthy Sicilian subjects. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2010 | Transepithelial transport of betalainic phytochemicals in Caco-2 cell monolayers. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2010 | Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of pyridothienotriazolopyrimidine derivatives as new HSP90 inhibitors | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2009 | PROGETTAZIONE, SINTESI E VALUTAZIONE BIOLOGICA DI NUOVI INIBITORI DI HSP90 | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2009 | Betacyanins as phenol antioxidants. Chemistry and mechanistic aspects of the lipoperoxyl radical-scavenging activity in solution and liposomes | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2009 | Uptake of Betanin and Indicaxanthin by Caco-2 cell monolayer. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2008 | In Vitro Digestion of Betalainic Foods. Stability and Bioaccessibility of Betaxanthins and Betacyanins and Antioxidative Potential of Food Digesta. | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2008 | Sicilian pistachio nut extract inhibits inflammatory response in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2008 | Kinetics of the lipoperoxyl radical-scavenging of betanin and betanidin in solution. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2007 | Bioactive components of caper (Capperis spinosa L.) from Sicily and antioxidant effects in a red meat simulated gastric digestion | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2007 | Antioxidant activity of sicilian caper (Capparis spinosa L.) and its bioactive compounds | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2007 | Antioxidant activity of Sicilian Pistachio (Pistacia vera, L. var. Bronte) nut extracts and its bioactive components | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2007 | Kinetics of the lipoperoxyl radical-scavenging activity of indicaxanthin in solution and unilamellar liposomes | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2007 | Betanin inhibits icam-1 expression in endothelial cells co-cultured with activated HL-60 cells | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2006 | Expression of T-cadherin in tumor cells influences invasive potential of human hepatocellular carcinoma | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2006 | Cytoprotective effects of the antioxidant phytochemical indicaxanthin in β-thalassemia red blood cells. | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2006 | Cytoprotective effects of indicaxanthin in beta-thalassemia red blood cells | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2005 | Betanin protects endothelial cell dysfunction produced by activated HL-60 | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2005 | Presence of endothelial progenitor cells, distinct from mature endothelial cells, within human CD146+ blood cells | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2004 | Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of betalains from Cactus Pear | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2004 | Antioxidant Betalains from Cactus Pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica) inhibit endothelial ICAM-1 expression | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2004 | Anti-inflammatory properties of betanin from cactus pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica) in an endothelial cell model. | Proceedings | Vai | 
| 2003 | Increased resistance to oxidation of betalain-enriched human low density lipoproteins | Articolo in rivista | Vai | 
| 2002 | Protective role of the complement regulatory protein human CD-55 in cardiac xenograft: A descriptive study and a revision of the literature | Articolo in rivista | Vai |