A. Amato

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1. Hepcidin in obese children as a potential mediator of the association between obesity and iron deficiency.

   E. del Giudice, N. Santoro, A. Amato, C. Brienza +7 more

   2009Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism224 citations Open access

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2. The Impact of Diet and Physical Activity on Bone Health in Children and Adolescents

   P. Proia, A. Amato, P. Drid, D. Korovljev +2 more

   2021Frontiers in Endocrinology130 citations Open access

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3. Effect of body mass index reduction on serum hepcidin levels and iron status in obese children

   A. Amato, N. Santoro, Paolo Calabrò, A. Grandone +3 more

   2010International Journal of Obesity129 citations Open access

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4. The Association of PNPLA3 Variants with Liver Enzymes in Childhood Obesity Is Driven by the Interaction with Abdominal Fat

   Emanuele Miraglia del Giudice, A. Grandone, G. Cirillo, N. Santoro +5 more

   2011PLoS ONE89 citations Open access

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5. Predicting Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children and Adolescents: Look, Measure and Ask

   N. Santoro, A. Amato, A. Grandone, C. Brienza +5 more

   2013Obesity Facts73 citations Open access

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6. Effect of the melanocortin-3 receptor C17A and G241A variants on weight loss in childhood obesity.

   N. Santoro, L. Perrone, G. Cirillo, P. Raimondo +3 more

   2007American Journal of Clinical Nutrition48 citations Open access

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7. Insulin gene variable number of tandem repeats (INS VNTR) genotype and metabolic syndrome in childhood obesity.

   N. Santoro, G. Cirillo, A. Amato, C. Luongo +4 more

   2006Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism32 citations

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8. Weight loss in obese children carrying the proopiomelanocortin R236G variant

   N. Santoro, L. Perrone, G. Cirillo, P. Raimondo +5 more

   2006Journal of Endocrinological Investigation31 citations

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9. Investigating the reproducibility of maximal oxygen uptake responses to high-intensity interval training.

   Michael Del Giudice, Jacob T. Bonafiglia, Hashim Islam, N. Preobrazenski +2 more

   2019Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport30 citations

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10. Effects of a Resistance Training Protocol on Physical Performance, Body Composition, Bone Metabolism, and Systemic Homeostasis in Patients Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study

    A. Amato, S. Baldassano, Sonya Vasto, G. Schirò +6 more

    2022International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health28 citations Open access

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11. An insertional polymorphism of the proopiomelanocortin gene is associated with fasting insulin levels in childhood obesity.

    N. Santoro, E. del Giudice, G. Cirillo, P. Raimondo +4 more

    2004Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism28 citations

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12. Effect of the rs997509 polymorphism on the association between ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase phosphodiesterase 1 and metabolic syndrome and impaired glucose tolerance in childhood obesity.

    N. Santoro, G. Cirillo, M. Lepore, A.J.A. Palma +6 more

    2009Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism27 citations

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13. Physical activity, nutrition and bone health

    A. Amato, S. Baldassano, C. Cortis, Jill Cooper +1 more

    201824 citations Open access

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14. Effects of Mediterranean Diet Combined with CrossFit Training on Trained Adults’ Performance and Body Composition

    S. Ficarra, D. Di Raimondo, G. Navarra, M. Izadi +10 more

    2022Journal of Personalized Medicine23 citations Open access

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15. Lactate Threshold Training Program on Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Multidisciplinary Approach

    A. Amato, P. Ragonese, S. Ingoglia, G. Schiera +5 more

    2021Nutrients23 citations Open access

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16. High-normal fasting glucose levels are associated with increased prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance in obese children

    A. Grandone, A. Amato, C. Luongo, N. Santoro +2 more

    2008Journal of Endocrinological Investigation23 citations

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17. Analysis of Body Perception, Preworkout Meal Habits and Bone Resorption in Child Gymnasts

    A. Amato, P. Proia, G. Caldara, A. Alongi +2 more

    2021International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health22 citations Open access

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18. Is the Secret in the Gut? SuperJump Activity Improves Bone Remodeling and Glucose Homeostasis by GLP-1 and GIP Peptides in Eumenorrheic Women

    S. Vasto, A. Amato, P. Proia, S. Baldassano

    2022Biology20 citations Open access

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19. Relevance of lactate level detection in migrane and fibromyalgia

    P. Proia, A. Amato, Valentina Contrò, A. Monaco +3 more

    2019European Journal of Translational Myology20 citations Open access

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20. Taopatch® combined with home-based training protocol to prevent sedentary lifestyle and biochemical changes in MS patients during COVID-19 pandemic

    A. Amato, G. Messina, Kaltrina Feka, Diego Genua +5 more

    2021European Journal of Translational Myology19 citations Open access

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21. Dare to jump: The effect of the new high impact activity SuperJump on bone remodeling. A new tool to maintain fitness during COVID-19 home confinement

    Sonya Vasto, A. Amato, P. Proia, R. Caldarella +2 more

    2021Biology of Sport18 citations Open access

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22. An innovative way to highlight the power of each polymorphism on elite athletes phenotype expression

    Valentina Contrò, G. Schiera, A. Abbruzzo, A. Bianco +5 more

    2018European Journal of Translational Myology17 citations Open access

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23. Fighting the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition Practices to Reduce Eating Disorders and Promote Sustainability

    S. Baldassano, A. Alioto, A. Amato, Carlo Rossi +4 more

    2023Sustainability16 citations Open access

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24. MiRNAs Expression Modulates Osteogenesis in Response to Exercise and Nutrition

    P. Proia, Carlo Rossi, A. Alioto, A. Amato +4 more

    2023Genes13 citations Open access

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25. Impact of phosphodiesterase 8B gene rs4704397 variation on thyroid homeostasis in childhood obesity.

    A. Grandone, L. Perrone, G. Cirillo, A. Di Sessa +5 more

    2012European Journal of Endocrinology13 citations

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26. Increasing whole-body energetic stress does not augment fasting-induced changes in human skeletal muscle

    Hashim Islam, A. Amato, Jacob T. Bonafiglia, F. Rahman +5 more

    2021Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology11 citations

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27. The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Overtraining and Exercise Addiction

    A. Bianco, S. Ravalli, Grazia Maugeri, V. D'Agata +10 more

    2019Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology9 citations Open access

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28. Influence of nutrition and genetics on performance: a pilot study in a group of gymnasts

    A. Amato, A. Sacco, Alessandra Macchiarella, Valentina Contrò +3 more

    20179 citations Open access

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29. A pilot study on non-invasive treatment of migraine: The self-myofascial release

    A. Amato, G. Messina, Valerio Giustino, Jessica Brusa +2 more

    2021European Journal of Translational Myology8 citations Open access

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30. Power training in young athletes: is it all in the genes?

    A. Amato, C. Cortis, A. Culcasi, Gaia Anello +1 more

    2018Physiotherapy Quarterly8 citations Open access

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31. Low Prevalence of Impaired Fasting Glucose in Obese Adolescents From Southern Europe

    A. Grandone, A. Amato, E. del Giudice, L. Perrone

    2006Pediatrics8 citations

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32. The Association between Masticatory Muscles Activation and Foot Pressure Distribution in Older Female Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

    G. Messina, A. Amato, Federica Rizzo, L. Domínguez +3 more

    2023International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health7 citations Open access

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33. A new road to improve vitamin D and balance through Taopatch® and proprioceptive protocol in Multiple Sclerosis patients

    G. Messina, A. Amato, A. Alioto, Roberta Stallone +7 more

    2022European Journal of Translational Myology7 citations Open access

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34. Tempo-controlled resistance training of the hip abductors and ankle dorsiflexors with light loads does not improve postural sway in older adults

    Joseph P. Carzoli, Kelsey Koger, A. Amato, R. Enoka

    2022Experimental Brain Research6 citations

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35. Effects of combined exercise on psychological and physiological variables in cancer patients: A pilot study.

    S. Cataldi, A. Amato, G. Messina, A. Iovane +4 more

    20206 citations

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36. Effects of protein supplementation in fitness world: A 12-week cross-over studio

    G. Messina, A. Amato, Giuseppe D’Amico, S. Baldassano +1 more

    2020Journal of Human Sport and Exercise5 citations Open access

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37. Fiber-specific and whole-muscle LRP130 expression in rested, exercised, and fasted human skeletal muscle

    Hashim Islam, Andrew Ma, A. Amato, Alexanne Cuillerier +4 more

    2020Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology5 citations

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38. Efficacy of 12 weeks of proprioceptive training in patients with multiple sclerosis

    P. Proia, A. Amato, R. Puleo, Francesco Arnetta +6 more

    2019Journal of Human Sport and Exercise5 citations Open access

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39. Effect of the melanocortin-3 receptor C 17 A and G 241 A variants on weight loss in childhood obesity 1 – 3

    N. Santoro, L. Perrone, G. Cirillo, P. Raimondo +3 more

    20074 citations

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40. Machine Learning Approaches for Detecting Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Animals: A Brief Review of Recent Literature

    A. Amato, F. Bonavolontã, Mattia Fonisto, Maria Teresa Verde

    2025International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications2 citations

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41. Use of nutritional supplement to improve performance in professional soccer players: A case report

    G. Messina, V. Francavilla, Valerio Giustino, Omar Mingrino +3 more

    20202 citations Open access

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42. Nutritional supplement habits: the survey on a Sicilian group

    P. Proia, A. Amato, Valentina Contrò

    20172 citations

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43. Improvement of Glucose Homeostasis After Weight Loss in Obese Children

    N. Santoro, M. Di Nardo, A. Amato, L. Perrone +1 more

    2005Pediatrics2 citations

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44. Biochemical Pathways of Neuroplasticity in Sport Skill Acquisition: From Neuroscience to Coaching Practice

    Patrizia Proia, A. Sclafani, Andrea Pagliaro, A. Alioto +7 more

    2026Brain Science1 citations Open access

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45. Can specific pre-workout meals reduce bone resorption in young gymnasts?

    A. Amato, P. Proia, G. Caldara, A. Alongi +2 more

    2021Proceedings of The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Environmental Research and Public Health —Public Health Issues in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic1 citations Open access

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46. Correlation between polymorphism of TYMS gene and toxicity response to treatment with 5-fluoruracil and capecitabine

    S. Vitello, I. Diliegro, M. R. Ricciardi, C. Verga +5 more

    2020European Journal of Translational Myology1 citations Open access

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47. Sleep Quality and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Male Young Adults: An Exploratory Study Among Amateur Soccer Players, Physically Active Individuals, and Individuals with High Sitting Time

    Emanuel Festino, Olga Papale, Francesca Di Rocco, Silvia Zema +7 more

    2026Sports0 citations Open access

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48. SuperJump training in eumenorrheic women and gut peptides: a randomized controlled study about the mechanism of action on bone and glucose homeostasis

    A. Amato, Sonya Vasto, P. Proia, S. Baldassano

    2022Endocrine Abstracts0 citations

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49. A Potential Role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (Hif-1) Alpha in Taravana Syndrome

    P. Proia, N. Sponsiello, D. Cialoni, A. Amato +1 more

    2021Proceedings of 1st International Electronic Conference on Biomedicine0 citations Open access

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50. Effect of training with Supejump® on bone metabolism in women

    S. Baldassano, P. Proia, S. Vasto, A. Amato +3 more

    2021Proceedings of The 3rd International Electronic Conference on Environmental Research and Public Health —Public Health Issues in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic0 citations Open access

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