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Università degli Studi di Firenze: Firenze, Toscana, IT

2005-11-01 to present | Full Professor of Neurology (Neurosciences)
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Luca Massacesi

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Università degli Studi di Firenze: Firenze, Toscana, IT

1987-11-01 to 1990-10-31 | Residency program in Immunology (Internal Medicine)
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Luca Massacesi

Università degli Studi di Firenze: Firenze, Toscana, IT

1982-11-01 to 1986-10-31 | Residency program in Neurology (Neurology)
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Luca Massacesi

Università degli Studi di Firenze: Firenze, Toscana, IT

1975-11-01 to 1981-10-31 | Medical Doctor (Neurology)
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Luca Massacesi

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Anti-SARS-Cov2 vaccination at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: suspected adverse events reporting is the milestone of post-marketing surveillance

Neurological Sciences
2022-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Alice Mariottini; Anna Maria Repice; Alessandro Barilaro; Luca Massacesi
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Incidence of malignant neoplasms and mortality in people affected by multiple sclerosis in the epoch of disease-modifying treatments: A population-based study on Tuscan residents

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
2022-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Alice Mariottini; Benedetta Forci; Elisa Gualdani; Monica Romoli; Anna Maria Repice; Alessandro Barilaro; Claudia Mechi; Luca Massacesi; Paolo Francesconi
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Leptomeningeal Gadolinium Enhancement in Autoimmune GFAP Astrocytopathy

Neurology
2022-04-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Federica Azzolini; Antonio Farina; Matteo Gastaldi; Alessandro Barilaro; Valentina Scotti; Giorgia Falchetti; Enrico Fainardi; Marco Moretti; Luca Massacesi
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Response: Brightening the crystal ball: A constructive reappraisal of the postwithdrawal seizure relapse prediction model

Epilepsia
2021-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Margherita Contento; Bruno Bertaccini; Martina Biggi; Matteo Magliani; Ylenia Failli; Eleonora Rosati; Luca Massacesi; Marco Paganini
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Prediction of seizure recurrence risk following discontinuation of antiepileptic drugs

Epilepsia
2021-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Margherita Contento; Bruno Bertaccini; Martina Biggi; Matteo Magliani; Ylenia Failli; Eleonora Rosati; Luca Massacesi; Marco Paganini
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Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Sclerosis

Neurology
2021-02-23 | Journal article
Contributors: Giacomo Boffa; Luca Massacesi; Matilde Inglese; Alice Mariottini; Marco Capobianco; Lucia Moiola; Maria Pia Amato; Salvatore Cottone; Francesca Gualandi; Marco De Gobbi et al.
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Sustained disease remission after discontinuation of disease modifying treatments in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
2021-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Matteo Pasca; Benedetta Forci; Alice Mariottini; Claudia Mechi; Alessandro Barilaro; Luca Massacesi; Anna Maria Repice
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Safety and efficacy of autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation following natalizumab discontinuation in aggressive multiple sclerosis

European Journal of Neurology
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85058454119

Contributors: Mariottini, A.; Innocenti, C.; Forci, B.; Magnani, E.; Mechi, C.; Barilaro, A.; Nistri, R.; Fani, A.; Saccardi, R.; Massacesi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

The Italian multiple sclerosis register

Neurological Sciences
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85056634151

Contributors: Trojano, M.; Bergamaschi, R.; Amato, M.P.; Comi, G.; Ghezzi, A.; Lepore, V.; Marrosu, M.G.; Mosconi, P.; Patti, F.; Ponzio, M. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

The “central vein sign” in patients with diagnostic “red flags” for multiple sclerosis: A prospective multicenter 3T study

Multiple Sclerosis Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85073936532

Contributors: Maggi, P.; Absinta, M.; Sati, P.; Perrotta, G.; Massacesi, L.; Dachy, B.; Pot, C.; Meuli, R.; Reich, D.S.; Filippi, M. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Central vein sign differentiates Multiple Sclerosis from central nervous system inflammatory vasculopathies

Annals of Neurology
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85042290887

Contributors: Maggi, P.; Absinta, M.; Grammatico, M.; Vuolo, L.; Emmi, G.; Carlucci, G.; Spagni, G.; Barilaro, A.; Repice, A.M.; Emmi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of natalizumab on disease progression in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (ASCEND): a phase 3, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with an open-label extension

The Lancet Neurology
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85043460798

Contributors: Kapoor, R.; Ho, P.-R.; Campbell, N.; Chang, I.; Deykin, A.; Forrestal, F.; Lucas, N.; Yu, B.; Arnold, D.L.; Freedman, M.S. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Efficacy and safety of extracranial vein angioplasty in multiple sclerosis: A randomized clinical trial

JAMA Neurology
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85040236861

Contributors: Zamboni, P.; Tesio, L.; Galimberti, S.; Massacesi, L.; Salvi, F.; D'Alessandro, R.; Cenni, P.; Galeotti, R.; Papini, D.; D'Amico, R. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Environmental modifiable risk factors for multiple sclerosis: Report from the 2016 ECTRIMS focused workshop

Multiple Sclerosis Journal
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85029620990

Contributors: Amato, M.P.; Derfuss, T.; Hemmer, B.; Liblau, R.; Montalban, X.; Soelberg Sørensen, P.; Miller, D.H.; Alfredsson, L.; Aloisi, F.; Amato, M.P. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Predictors of response to opicinumab in acute optic neuritis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85052664102

Contributors: Cadavid, D.; Balcer, L.; Galetta, S.; Aktas, O.; Ziemssen, T.; Vanopdenbosch, L.J.; Leocani, L.; Freedman, M.S.; Plant, G.T.; Preiningerova, J.L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Diagnostics of the neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD)

Neurological Sciences
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85032855606

Contributors: Franciotta, D.; Gastaldi, M.; Sala, A.; Andreetta, F.; Rinaldi, E.; Ruggieri, M.; Leante, R.; Costa, G.; Biagioli, T.; Massacesi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Disease reactivation following fingolimod withdrawal in multiple sclerosis: Two case reports

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85018352546

Contributors: Forci, B.; Mariottini, A.; Mechi, C.; Massacesi, L.; Repice, A.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Long-term outcomes after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for multiple sclerosis

JAMA Neurology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85015108062

Contributors: Muraro, P.A.; Pasquini, M.; Atkins, H.L.; Bowen, J.D.; Farge, D.; Fassas, A.; Freedman, M.S.; Georges, G.E.; Gualandi, F.; Hamerschlak, N. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Magnetic resonance imaging of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in the common marmoset

Journal of Neuroimmunology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85008940772

Contributors: Maggi, P.; Sati, P.; Massacesi, L.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Safety and efficacy of opicinumab in acute optic neuritis (RENEW): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial

The Lancet Neurology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85012972012

Contributors: Cadavid, D.; Balcer, L.; Galetta, S.; Aktas, O.; Ziemssen, T.; Vanopdenbosch, L.; Frederiksen, J.; Skeen, M.; Jaffe, G.J.; Butzkueven, H. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Operationalizing mild cognitive impairment criteria in small vessel disease: The VMCI-Tuscany Study

Alzheimer's and Dementia
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84936791425

Contributors: Salvadori, E.; Poggesi, A.; Valenti, R.; Pracucci, G.; Pescini, F.; Pasi, M.; Nannucci, S.; Marini, S.; Del Bene, A.; Ciolli, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Proposal for a new score-based approach to improve efficiency of diagnostic laboratory workflow for acute bacterial meningitis in adults

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84976439355

Contributors: Lagi, F.; Bartalesi, F.; Pecile, P.; Biagioli, T.; Caldini, A.L.; Fanelli, A.; Giannazzo, G.; Grifoni, S.; Massacesi, L.; Bartoloni, A. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

The central vein sign and its clinical evaluation for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: A consensus statement from the North American Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis Cooperative

Nature Reviews Neurology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84994718072

Contributors: Sati, P.; Oh, J.; Todd Constable, R.; Evangelou, N.; Guttmann, C.R.G.; Henry, R.G.; Klawiter, E.C.; Mainero, C.; Massacesi, L.; McFarland, H. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Detection of JCPyV microRNA in blood and urine samples of multiple sclerosis patients under natalizumab therapy

Journal of NeuroVirology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84946479027

Contributors: Giovannelli, I.; Martelli, F.; Repice, A.; Massacesi, L.; Azzi, A.; Giannecchini, S.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

SWI enhances vein detection using gadolinium in multiple sclerosis.

Acta Radiol Open
2015-03-18 | Journal article
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Luca Massacesi

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in multiple sclerosis: a phase II trial.

Neurology
2015-03-10 | Journal article
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Luca Massacesi
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Detection of JCPyV microRNA in blood and urine samples of multiple sclerosis patients under natalizumab therapy.

J Neurovirol
2015-02-13 | Journal article
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Luca Massacesi

Markers of JC virus infection in patients with multiple sclerosis under natalizumab therapy.

Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm
2015-01-14 | Journal article
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Azathioprine versus beta interferons for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A multicentre randomized non-inferiority trial

2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84912137155

Contributors: Massacesi, L.; Tramacere, I.; Amoroso, S.; Battaglia, M.A.; Benedetti, M.D.; Filippini, G.; La Mantia, L.; Repice, A.; Solari, A.; Tedeschi, G. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Development and psychometric properties of a neuropsychological battery for mild cognitive impairment with small vessel disease: The VMCI-tuscany study

Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84919932585

Contributors: Salvadori, E.; Poggesi, A.; Pracucci, G.; Inzitari, D.; Pantoni, L.; Abbate, R.; Boddi, M.; Cesari, F.; Ciolli, L.; Coppo, M. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Fetal striatal grafting slows motor and cognitive decline of Huntington's disease

2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84905474538

Contributors: Paganini, M.; Biggeri, A.; Romoli, A.M.; Mechi, C.; Ghelli, E.; Berti, V.; Pradella, S.; Bucciantini, S.; Catelan, D.; Saccardi, R. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Increased CXCL10 expression in MS MSCs and monocytes is unaffected by AHSCT

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85032726807

Contributors: Bonechi, E.; Aldinucci, A.; Mazzanti, B.; di Gioia, M.; Repice, A.M.; Manuelli, C.; Saccardi, R.; Massacesi, L.; Ballerini, C.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Perivenular brain lesions in a primate multiple sclerosis model at 7-tesla magnetic resonance imaging

2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84890814274

Contributors: Gaitán, M.I.; Maggi, P.; Wohler, J.; Leibovitch, E.; Sati, P.; Calandri, I.L.; Merkle, H.; Massacesi, L.; Silva, A.C.; Jacobson, S. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Safety of the first dose of fingolimod for multiple sclerosis: Results of an open-label clinical trial

2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84899660109

Contributors: Laroni, A.; Brogi, D.; Morra, V.B.; Guidi, L.; Pozzilli, C.; Comi, G.; Lugaresi, A.; Turrini, R.; Raimondi, D.; Uccelli, A. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

The burden of microstructural damage modulates cortical activation in elderly subjects with MCI and leuko-araiosis. A DTI and fMRI study

Human Brain Mapping
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84893673457

Contributors: Mascalchi, M.; Ginestroni, A.; Toschi, N.; Poggesi, A.; Cecchi, P.; Salvadori, E.; Tessa, C.; Cosottini, M.; De Stefano, N.; Pracucci, G. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

The formation of inflammatory demyelinated lesions in cerebral white matter

2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84906073145

Contributors: Maggi, P.; Macri, S.M.C.; Gaitán, M.I.; Leibovitch, E.; Wholer, J.E.; Knight, H.L.; Ellis, M.; Wu, T.; Silva, A.C.; Massacesi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Carbon nanotube scaffolds instruct human dendritic cells: Modulating immune responses by contacts at the nanoscale

2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84890335187

Contributors: Aldinucci, A.; Turco, A.; Biagioli, T.; Toma, F.M.; Bani, D.; Guasti, D.; Manuelli, C.; Rizzetto, L.; Cavalieri, D.; Massacesi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Immunohistochemistry analysis of bone marrow biopsies in multiple sclerosis patients undergoing autologous haematopoietic stem cells transplantation

2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84878876914

Contributors: Carrai, V.; Donnini, I.; Mazzanti, B.; Alterini, R.; Amato, M.P.; Barilaro, A.; Bosi, A.; Massacesi, L.; Portaccio, E.; Repice, A.M. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation with an intermediate intensity conditioning regimen in multiple sclerosis: The Italian multi-centre experience

2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84861811380

Contributors: Mancardi, G.L.; Sormani, M.P.; Di Gioia, M.; Vuolo, L.; Gualandi, F.; Amato, M.P.; Capello, E.; Currò, D.; Uccelli, A.; Bertolotto, A. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Efficacy and safety of venous angioplasty of the extracranial veins for multiple sclerosis. Brave dreams study (brain venous drainage exploited against multiple sclerosis): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84866869846

Contributors: Zamboni, P.; Bertolotto, A.; Boldrini, P.; Cenni, P.; D'Alessandro, R.; D'Amico, R.; Del Sette, M.; Galeotti, R.; Galimberti, S.; Liberati, A. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

No proinflammatory signature in CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells in multiple sclerosis patients

2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84864153898

Contributors: Lutterotti, A.; Jelčić, I.; Schulze, C.; Schippling, S.; Breiden, P.; Mazzanti, B.; Reinhardt, S.; Digioia, M.; Repice, A.; Massacesi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Evolution of the blood-brain barrier in newly forming multiple sclerosis lesions

2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79960839634

Contributors: Gaitán, M.I.; Shea, C.D.; Evangelou, I.E.; Stone, R.D.; Fenton, K.M.; Bielekova, B.; Massacesi, L.; Reich, D.S.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Reply

2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84857157852

Contributors: Gaitán, M.I.; Shea, C.D.; Evangelou, I.E.; Stone, R.D.; Fenton, K.M.; Bielekova, B.; Massacesi, L.; Reich, D.S.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Inhibition of immune synapse by altered dendritic cell actin distribution: A new pathway of mesenchymal stem cell immune regulation

2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-78149483011

Contributors: Aldinucci, A.; Rizzetto, L.; Pieri, L.; Nosi, D.; Romagnoli, P.; Biagioli, T.; Mazzanti, B.; Saccardi, R.; Beltrame, L.; Massacesi, L. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Modulating dendritic cells (DC) from immunogenic to tolerogenic responses: A novel mechanism of AZA/6-MP

2010 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-73149084853

Contributors: Aldinucci, A.; Biagioli, T.; Manuelli, C.; Repice, A.M.; Massacesi, L.; Ballerini, C.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Clinical, pathological, and immunologic aspects of the multiple sclerosis model in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-65349158206

Contributors: 'T Hart, B.A.; Massacesi, L.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Prevalence of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and phenotype distribution

2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-73449103627

Contributors: Bizzoco, E.; Lolli, F.; Repice, A.M.; Hakiki, B.; Falcini, M.; Barilaro, A.; Taiuti, R.; Siracusa, G.; Amato, M.P.; Biagioli, T. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

A sequence variation in the MOG gene is involved in multiple sclerosis susceptibility in Italy

2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-38549182436

Contributors: D'Alfonso, S.; Bolognesi, E.; Guerini, F.R.; Barizzone, N.; Bocca, S.; Ferrante, D.; Castelli, L.; Bergamaschi, L.; Agliardi, C.; Ferrante, P. et al.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Combined treatment with atorvastatin and minocycline suppresses severity of EAE

2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-42749084898

Contributors: Luccarini, I.; Ballerini, C.; Biagioli, T.; Biamonte, F.; Bellucci, A.; Rosi, M.C.; Grossi, C.; Massacesi, L.; Casamenti, F.
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Luca Massacesi via Scopus - Elsevier

Differences in mesenchymal stem cell cytokine profiles between MS patients and healthy donors: Implication for assessment of disease activity and treatment

2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-47549110548

Contributors: Mazzanti, B.; Aldinucci, A.; Biagioli, T.; Barilaro, A.; Urbani, S.; Dal Pozzo, S.; Amato, M.P.; Siracusa, G.; Crescioli, C.; Manuelli, C. et al.
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