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A. D. Di Francesco · SciRah

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A. D. Di Francesco

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A. D. Di Francesco — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 12
Works: 37
Citations: 684

Most-cited papers

Cellular and molecular aspects of drugs of the future: oxaliplatin
A. D. Di Francesco, Antonio Ruggiero, Riccardo Riccardi
2002Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences (CMLS)195 citations
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Genome-wide allelic imbalance analysis of pediatric gliomas by single nucleotide polymorphic allele array.
Kwong K. Wong, Yvonne T. M. Tsang, Yi-Mieng Chang, Jack M. F. Su +9 more
2006Cancer Research81 citations Open access
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Variolin B and its derivate deoxy-variolin B: new marine natural compounds with cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor activity.
M. Simone, E. Erba, G. Damia, F. Vikhanskaya +6 more
2005European Journal of Cancer67 citations
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High nitric oxide production, secondary to inducible nitric oxide synthase expression, is essential for regulation of the tumour‐initiating properties of colon cancer stem cells
M. Puglisi, C. Cenciarelli, Valentina Tesori, M. Cappellari +6 more
2015Journal of Pathology55 citations Open access
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Atypical retinoids ST1926 and CD437 are S-phase-specific agents causing DNA double-strand breaks: significance for the cytotoxic and antiproliferative activity
Claudia Valli, G. Paroni, A. D. Di Francesco, R. Riccardi +11 more
2008Molecular Cancer Therapeutics39 citations Open access
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The curative efficacy of namitecan (ST1968) in preclinical models of pediatric sarcoma is associated with antiangiogenic effects.
G. Cassinelli, V. Zuco, G. Petrangolini, M. de Cesare +12 more
2012Biochemical Pharmacology32 citations
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The novel atypical retinoid ST1926 is active in ATRA resistant neuroblastoma cells acting by a different mechanism.
A. D. Di Francesco, D. Meco, A. Torella, G. Barone +4 more
2007Biochemical Pharmacology29 citations
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The novel lipophilic camptothecin analogue gimatecan is very active in vitro in human neuroblastoma: a comparative study with SN38 and topotecan.
A. D. Di Francesco, A. Riccardi, G. Barone, S. Rutella +7 more
2005Biochemical Pharmacology23 citations
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The unique biological features of the marine product Yondelis (ET-743, trabectedin) are shared by its analog ET-637, which lacks the C ring.
E. Erba, E. Cavallaro, G. Damia, R. Mantovani +6 more
2004Oncology Research23 citations Open access
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Interfacing Sca-1pos Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Biocompatible Scaffolds with Different Chemical Composition and Geometry
G. Forte, O. Franzese, S. Pagliari, F. Pagliari +7 more
2009Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology22 citations Open access
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New insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying sensitivity/resistance to the atypical retinoid ST1926 in acute myeloid leukaemia cells: the role of histone H2A.Z, cAMP-dependent protein kinase A and the proteasome.
M. Fratelli, J. N. Fisher, G. Paroni, A. D. Di Francesco +11 more
2013European Journal of Cancer17 citations
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The chitinases as biomarkers in immune-mediate diseases
A. D. Di Francesco, E. Verrecchia, Stefano Manna, A. Urbani +1 more
2022Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine15 citations Open access
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The Use of Chitotriosidase as a Marker of Active Sarcoidosis and in the Diagnosis of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
A. D. Di Francesco, E. Verrecchia, L. Sicignano, M. G. Massaro +5 more
2021Journal of Clinical Medicine12 citations Open access
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Metabolic Modification in Gastrointestinal Cancer Stem Cells: Characteristics and Therapeutic Approaches
A. D. Di Francesco, A. Toesca, C. Cenciarelli, A. Giordano +2 more
2016Journal of Cellular Physiology11 citations
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Preclinical evaluation of the novel 7-substituted camptothecin Namitecan (ST1968) in paediatric tumour models
D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, G. Cusano, Federica Bucci +5 more
2012Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology11 citations
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Ectopic nerve growth factor prevents proliferation in glioma cells by senescence induction
D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, L. Melotti, A. Ruggiero +1 more
2018Journal of Cellular Physiology9 citations
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Enhanced cell cycle perturbation and apoptosis mediate the synergistic effects of ST1926 and ATRA in neuroblastoma preclinical models
A. D. Di Francesco, P. Ubezio, A. Torella, D. Meco +6 more
2012Investigational new drugs8 citations
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The Role of Cutibacterium acnes in the Etiopathogenesis of Sarcoidosis: Current Insights and Future Study Directions
A. D. Di Francesco, G. Pasciuto, Elena Verrecchia, L. Sicignano +3 more
2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences7 citations Open access
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Sarcoidosis and Cancer: The Role of the Granulomatous Reaction as a Double-Edged Sword
A. D. Di Francesco, G. Pasciuto, E. Verrecchia, L. Sicignano +4 more
2024Journal of Clinical Medicine7 citations Open access
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Resistance to the atypical retinoid ST1926 in SK-N-AS cells selected the subline rAS-ST with enhanced sensitivity to ATRA mediated by not conventional mechanisms: DNA damage, G2 accumulation and late telomerase inhibition.
A. D. Di Francesco, G. Cusano, O. Franzese, Isabella Orienti +3 more
2015Toxicology in Vitro6 citations
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Antitumor activity and pharmacokinetics of oral gimatecan on pediatric cancer xenografts
M. Zucchetti, D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, T. Servidei +6 more
2010Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology6 citations Open access
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hTERT Transduction Extends the Lifespan of Primary Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma Cells While Preserving the Biological Response to NGF
O. Franzese, A. D. Di Francesco, D. Meco, G. Graziani +4 more
2021Pathology and Oncology Research5 citations Open access
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Nanoencapsulation of Fenretinide in Glucosamine Butyrate - GelatinMatrices as a Mean to Improve its Oral Bioavailability
I. Orienti, D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, G. Cusano +8 more
20151 citations Open access
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Erratum: The novel lipophilic camptothecin analogue gimatecan is very active in vitro in human neuroblastoma: A comparative study with SN38 and topotecan (Biochemical Pharmacology (2005) 70:8 (1125-1136) DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2005.07.009)
A. D. Di Francesco, A. Riccardi, G. Barone, S. Rutella +7 more
20051 citations Open access
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Antitumor activity of imatinib mesylate in medulloblastoma cell lines and xenografts.
R. Morosetti, D. Meco, C. Dominici, T. Servidei +4 more
2004Journal of Clinical Oncology1 citations
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel diaziridinylquinone–acridine conjugates
A. D. Di Francesco, S. P. Mayalarp, Susan Kim, J. Butler +1 more
2003Anti-Cancer Drugs1 citations
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Drugs of the Future: Review Cellular and molecular aspects of drugs of the future: oxaliplatin
A. D. Di Francesco, Antonio Ruggiero, Riccardo Riccardi, L. Gemelli
20021 citations
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Immune Biomarker Signature in the Diagnostic Workup of Fever Without Source: A Pilot Study
A. D. Di Francesco, G. Pasciuto, L. Gerardino, L. Sicignano +4 more
2026Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases0 citations Open access
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UN CODICE SUPPOSTO PERDUTO
C. Castiglioni, Dottore dell'Ambrosiana, Un Codice, Supposto Perduto +6 more
20160 citations
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Abstract C205: Persistent cell cycle perturbations and apoptosis mediate the antitumor activity of ST1968 in pediatric models.
D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, G. Cusano, Federica Bucci +5 more
20110 citations
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Abstract C206: High antitumor complete response rate to Namitecan (ST1968) in preclinical model of pediatric sarcomas.
C. Pisano, G. Cassinelli, V. Zuco, G. Petrangolini +10 more
20110 citations
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Apoptotic activity of the atypical retinoids, CD437 and ST1926, in acute myeloid leukemia cells characterized by sensitivity and induced resistance: DNA damage, copy-number and expression studies.
E. Garattini, M. Fratelli, Claudia Valli, M. Giannı́ +6 more
20070 citations
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Novel camptothecin ST1968 is very active in pediatric tumors xenografts models with negligible toxicity as compared to Irinotecan
D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, T. Servidei, A. Torella +4 more
20070 citations
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487 POSTER The atypical retinoid ST1926 is synergistic with cisplatin in human neuroblastoma xenografts
D. Meco, A. D. Di Francesco, A. Torella, P. Ubezio +5 more
20060 citations
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The novel atypical retinoid ST1926 is active in in vitro and in vivo models of human neuroblastoma
A. D. Di Francesco, D. Meco, A. Riccardi, G. Barone +4 more
20050 citations
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Cisplatin-resistant U87-MG/Pt glioblastoma cell line shows higher sensitivity to STI-571 compared to its parental cell line
T. Servidei, D. Meco, R. Morosetti, A. Riccardi +3 more
20040 citations
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509 Antitumour activity of the novel 7-substituted camptothecin ST1481 (Gimatecan) in human neuroblastoma
A. D. Di Francesco, Daniela Meco, A. Riccardi, G. Barone +5 more
20040 citations
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