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  1. Effect of Cooking and Domestic Storage on the Antioxidant Activity of Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia, an Italian PGI Lentil Landrace

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  2. Measuring DNA modifications with the comet assay: a compendium of protocols

    Article • Nature Protocols, January 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  3. Moderate red wine intake and cardiovascular health protection: a literature review

    Article • Food & Function, January 2023, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  4. How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected eating habits and physical activity in breast cancer survivors: the DianaWeb study

    Article • Journal of Cancer Survivorship, December 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  5. Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Senecio vulgaris L. Extracts: An In Vitro Assessment in HepG2 Liver Cells

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  6. In vitro toxicological assessment of PhSeZnCl in human liver cells

    Article • Toxicological Research, September 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  7. Fagiolina del Trasimeno, an Italian cowpea landrace: effect of different cooking techniques and domestic storage on chemical and biological features

    Article • International Journal of Food Science & Technology, August 2022, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  8. Cytogenetic Effects in Children Exposed to Air Pollutants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  9. Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Porcine Prepubertal Sertoli Cells: An “In Vitro” Study

    Article • Frontiers in Endocrinology, January 2022, Frontiers

    Prof stefano giovagnoli, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  10. Winter Air Pollution and Genotoxic Effects in Children Living in a Highly Polluted Urban Area

    Article • Atmosphere, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  11. DNA damage in circulating leukocytes measured with the comet assay may predict the risk of death

    Article • Scientific Reports, August 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti, Ricard Marcos, Dr Goran Gajski

  12. Pro-Apoptotic Activity of Artichoke Leaf Extracts in Human HT-29 and RKO Colon Cancer Cells

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, April 2021, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  13. The hCOMET project: International database comparison of results with the comet assay in human biomonitoring. Baseline frequency of DNA damage and effect of main confounders

    Article • Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, January 2021, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti, Ricard Marcos, Dr Goran Gajski

  14. B-Comet Assay (Comet Assay on Buccal Cells) for the Evaluation of Primary DNA Damage in Human Biomonitoring Studies

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, December 2020, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  15. Imbalance in the antioxidant defence system and pro-genotoxic status induced by high glucose concentrations: In vitro testing in human liver cells

    Article • Toxicology in Vitro, December 2020, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  16. Television marketing of food and beverage targeted to children, Italy

    Article • European Journal of Public Health, September 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  17. Correction to: Results from the European Union MAPEC_LIFE cohort study on air pollution and chromosomal damage in children: are public health policies sufficiently protective?

    Article • Environmental Sciences Europe, July 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  18. Genotoxicity of source, treated and distributed water from four drinking water treatment plants supplied by surface water in Sardinia, Italy

    Article • Environmental Research, June 2020, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  19. Results from the European Union MAPEC_LIFE cohort study on air pollution and chromosomal damage in children: are public health policies sufficiently protective?

    Article • Environmental Sciences Europe, May 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  20. Extent of Primary DNA Damage Measured by the Comet Assay in Health Professionals Exposed to Antineoplastic Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2020, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  21. PRuNUS: design and validation of a questionnaire among prisoners – data of pilot study in the Penitentiary Institute of Perugia, Italy

    Article • International Journal of Prisoner Health, November 2019, Emerald

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  22. Monitoring air pollution effects on children for supporting public health policies (MAPEC_LIFE study)

    Article • European Journal of Public Health, November 2019, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  23. Melatonin prevents cadmium‐induced bone damage: First evidence on an improved osteogenic/adipogenic differentiation balance of mesenchymal stem cells as underlying mechanism

    Article • Journal of Pineal Research, August 2019, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  24. Validation of Self-Reported Anthropometric Measures and Body Mass Index in a Subcohort of the DianaWeb Population Study

    Article • Clinical Breast Cancer, August 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  25. Rectal Cancer: 20% Risk Reduction Thanks to Dietary Fibre Intake. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Nutrients, July 2019, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  26. Food supplements intake among gymgoers

    Article • Nutrition & Food Science, June 2019, Emerald

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  27. Countering vaccine hesitancy through immunization information systems, a narrative review

    Article • Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, April 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  28. Mutagenic and genotoxic effects induced by PM0.5 of different Italian towns in human cells and bacteria: The MAPEC_LIFE study

    Article • Environmental Pollution, February 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  29. Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of size-fractionated particulate matter collected in underground workplaces

    Article • Air Quality Atmosphere & Health, January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  30. Green Tea Consumption and Risk of Breast Cancer and Recurrence—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

    Article • Nutrients, December 2018, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  31. Health Risk Associated with Exposure to PM10 and Benzene in Three Italian Towns

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, August 2018, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  32. Buccal micronucleus cytome assay in primary school children: A descriptive analysis of the MAPEC_LIFE multicenter cohort study

    Article • International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, July 2018, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  33. In vitro testing of estragole in HepG2 cells: Cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay and cell-cycle analysis

    Article • Acta Alimentaria, June 2018, Akademiai Kiado

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  34. PILATES (Physical Activity and Diet Survey): An Italian Self-Administered Questionnaire Evaluating Diet Habits of Gym-Goers. Validation Process

    Article • Journal of Dietary Supplements, April 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  35. Harnessing Big Data for Communicable Tropical and Sub-Tropical Disorders: Implications From a Systematic Review of the Literature

    Article • Frontiers in Public Health, March 2018, Frontiers

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  36. Is dietary fibre truly protective against colon cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, March 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  37. Can chocolate consumption reduce cardio-cerebrovascular risk? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Nutrition, February 2018, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  38. In vitro toxicity evaluation of estragole-containing preparations derived from Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (fennel) on HepG2 cells

    Article • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2018, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  39. Air pollution and health: study of the biological effects in children by buccal micronucleus assay

    Article • European Journal of Public Health, October 2017, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  40. DNA damage induced by PM0.5 samples in A549 and BEAS-2B human cell lines: Results of the MAPEC study

    Article • Toxicology Letters, October 2017, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  41. In vitro Biological Effects of Sulforaphane (SFN), Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), and Curcumin on Breast Cancer Cells: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    Article • Nutrition and Cancer, September 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  42. Lifestyles and socio-cultural factors among children aged 6–8 years from five Italian towns: the MAPEC_LIFE study cohort

    Article • BMC Public Health, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  43. Bacterial Composition, Genotoxicity, and Cytotoxicity of Fecal Samples from Individuals Consuming Omnivorous or Vegetarian Diets

    Article • Frontiers in Microbiology, February 2017, Frontiers

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  44. Sulforaphane and Epigallocatechin Gallate Restore Estrogen Receptor Expression by Modulating Epigenetic Events in the Breast Cancer Cell Line MDA-MB-231: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Lifestyle Genomics, January 2017, Karger Publishers

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  45. How often people google for vaccination: Qualitative and quantitative insights from a systematic search of the web-based activities using Google Trends

    Article • Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, December 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  46. Occurrence and Control of Genotoxins in Drinking Water: A Monitoring Proposal

    Article • December 2016, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  47. Cardiovascular diseases and hard drinking waters: implications from a systematic review with meta-analysis of case-control studies

    Article • Journal of Water and Health, October 2016, IWA Publishing

    Prof. Massimo Moretti, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi

  48. Acid sphingomyelinase as target of Lycium Chinense: promising new action for cell health

    Article • Lipids in Health and Disease, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  49. Socio-Economic and Environmental Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity in Children Aged 6–8 Years Living in Five Italian Cities (the MAPEC_LIFE Cohort)

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2016, MDPI AG

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  50. Occupational exposure to cytostatic/antineoplastic drugs and cytogenetic damage measured using the lymphocyte cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay: A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

    Article • Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, October 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  51. Effect of Lycium barbarum berries cultivated in Umbria (Italy) on human hepatocellular carcinoma cells

    Article • Journal of Biotechnology, August 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  52. Redox proteomics of plasma proteins in chronic kidney disease: Association with leucocytes DNA-damage and pro-apoptotic activity

    Article • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, July 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  53. Community-based participatory research to improve life quality and clinical outcomes of patients with breast cancer (DianaWeb in Umbria pilot study)

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2016, BMJ

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  54. In VitroProtective Effects ofLycium barbarumBerries Cultivated in Umbria (Italy) on Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells

    Article • BioMed Research International, January 2016, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  55. Preliminary in vitro safety assessment of a novel organoselenium compound: PhSeZnCl

    Article • Toxicology Letters, October 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  56. The buccal micronucleus cytome assay as a tool for the evaluation of air pollution early biological effects in children: Current status of the MAPEC (Monitoring Air Pollution Effects on Children for supporting public health policy) study

    Article • Toxicology Letters, October 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  57. In Vitro Safety/Protection Assessment of Resveratrol and Pterostilbene in a Human Hepatoma Cell Line (HepG2)

    Article • Natural Product Communications, August 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  58. Monitoring of volatile and non-volatile urban air genotoxins using bacteria, human cells and plants

    Article • Chemosphere, February 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  59. Micronuclei and chromosome aberrations in subjects occupationally exposed to antineoplastic drugs: a multicentric approach

    Article • International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, November 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Maria Giuseppa Giuseppa Grollino, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  60. Microparticle-loaded neonatal porcine Sertoli cells for cell-based therapeutic and drug delivery system

    Article • Journal of Controlled Release, October 2014, Elsevier

    Prof stefano giovagnoli, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  61. Monitoring air pollution effects on children for supporting public health policy: the protocol of the prospective cohort MAPEC study

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2014, BMJ

    MD Giovanna Mazzoleni, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  62. Investigation of the Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, and Apoptosis-Inducing Effects of Estragole Isolated from Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

    Article • Journal of Natural Products, March 2014, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  63. The comet assay as a tool for human biomonitoring studies: The ComNet Project

    Article • Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, January 2014, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  64. Antigenotoxic effect, composition and antioxidant activity of Dendrobium speciosum

    Article • Food Chemistry, October 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  65. Multicentre study for the evaluation of mutagenic/carcinogenic risk in nurses exposed to antineoplastic drugs: assessment of DNA damage

    Article • Occupational and Environmental Medicine, August 2013, BMJ

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  66. Brain hsp70 expression and DNA damage in mice exposed to extremely low frequency magnetic fields: A dose-response study

    Article • International Journal of Radiation Biology, April 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  67. Biological Effect Monitoring in Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes from Subjects Occupationally Exposed to Antineoplastic Drugs: Assessment of Micronuclei Frequency

    Article • Journal of Occupational Health, November 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  68. In vitro genotoxicity/antigenotoxicity testing of some conjugated linoleic acid isomers using comet assay

    Article • European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, May 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  69. Launch of the ComNet (comet network) project on the comet assay in human population studies during the International Comet Assay Workshop meeting in Kusadasi, Turkey (September 13-16, 2011)

    Article • Mutagenesis, May 2012, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  70. Genotoxic hazard evaluation in welders occupationally exposed to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF)

    Article • International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, December 2011, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  71. A protocol for the evaluation of genotoxicity in bile of carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed to lake water treated with different disinfectants

    Article • Chemosphere, September 2011, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  72. A study protocol for the evaluation of occupational mutagenic/carcinogenic risks in subjects exposed to antineoplastic drugs: a multicentric project

    Article • BMC Public Health, March 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Maria Giuseppa Giuseppa Grollino, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  73. Assessment of primary, oxidative and excision repaired DNA damage in hospital personnel handling antineoplastic drugs

    Article • Mutagenesis, November 2010, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  74. Econazole Nitrate-Loaded MCM-41 for an Antifungal Topical Powder Formulation

    Article • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, November 2010, Elsevier

    Professor luana perioli, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  75. Brain DNA damage and 70-kDa heat shock protein expression in CD1 mice exposed to extremely low frequency magnetic fields

    Article • International Journal of Radiation Biology, June 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  76. Chlorhexidine MCM-41 Mucoadhesive Tablets for Topical Use

    Article • Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, December 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor luana perioli, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  77. Assessing the genotoxicity of urban air pollutants using two in situ plant bioassays

    Article • Environmental Pollution, December 2009, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  78. Evaluation of Primary DNA Damage, Cytogenetic Biomarkers and Genetic Polymorphisms forCYP1A1andGSTM1in Road Tunnel Construction Workers

    Article • Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A, September 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  79. Evaluation of chlorite and chlorate genotoxicity using plant bioassays and in vitro DNA damage tests

    Article • Water Research, September 2008, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  80. Evaluation of genotoxic and antigenotoxic effects of hydroalcoholic extracts of Zuccagnia punctata Cav.

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, January 2008, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  81. Modulatory activity of aLactobacillus casei strain on 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced genotoxicity in rats

    Article • Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, January 2008, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  82. Allium cepachromosome aberration and micronucleus tests applied to study genotoxicity of extracts from pesticide-treated vegetables and grapes

    Article • Food Additives & Contaminants, June 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  83. Effect of different organotins on DNA of mollusk (Scapharca inaequivalvis) erythrocytes assessed by the comet assay

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, August 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  84. Effects of co-exposure to extremely low frequency (50 Hz) magnetic fields and xenobiotics determined in vitro by the alkaline comet assay

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, May 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  85. Effects of co-exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields and benzene or benzene metabolites determined in vitro by the alkaline comet assay

    Article • Toxicology Letters, June 2005, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  86. Screening of potential lactobacilli antigenotoxicity by microbial and mammalian cell-based tests

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, June 2005, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  87. Genotoxic effects of extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields (MF) evaluated by theTradescantia-micronucleus assay

    Article • Environmental Toxicology, January 2005, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  88. A new approach to evaluating the toxicity and genotoxicity of disinfected drinking water

    Article • Water Research, October 2004, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  89. Micronucleus induction in cells co-exposed in vitro to 50 Hz magnetic field and benzene, 1,4-benzenediol (hydroquinone) or 1,2,4-benzenetriol☆

    Article • Toxicology in Vitro, October 2003, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  90. In vitro testing for genotoxicity of the herbicide terbutryn: cytogenetic and primary DNA damage

    Article • Toxicology in Vitro, February 2002, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  91. In Vitro Protective Effects of Terminalia arjuna Bark Extracts Against the 4-Nitroquinoline-N-Oxide Genotoxicity

    Article • Journal of Environmental Pathology Toxicology and Oncology, January 2002, Begell House

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  92. DNA damage induced by organotins on ­trout-nucleated erythrocytes

    Article • Applied Organometallic Chemistry, June 2001, Wiley

    Prof. luca Tiano, Prof. Massimo Moretti

  93. Monitoring airborne genotoxicants in the rubber industry using genotoxicity tests and chemical analyses

    Article • Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, February 2001, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  94. Pesticide-induced primary DNA damage in peripheral blood leukocytes of farm workers evaluated by the computerized ‘comet’ assay

    Article • Biomarkers, May 2000, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  95. Article • Cell Biology and Toxicology, January 2000, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  96. In vitro genotoxic effects of the insecticide deltamethrin in human peripheral blood leukocytes: DNA damage (‘comet’ assay) in relation to the induction of sister-chromatid exchanges and micronuclei

    Article • Toxicology, September 1998, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  97. Detection of DNA Damage in Stressed Trout Nucleated Erythrocytes Using the Comet Assay: Protection by Nitroxide Radicals

    Article • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, May 1998, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  98. Extent of DNA damage in density-separated trout erythrocytes assessed by the `comet' assay

    Article • Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, February 1998, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  99. Mutagenicity and clastogenicity of gas stove emissions in bacterial and plant tests

    Article • Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, January 1998, Wiley

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  100. Applicability of Aspecific Noninvasive Methods for Biomonitoring of Occupational Exposure to Deltamethrin: Preliminary Study Using an Animal Model

    Article • Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, October 1997, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  101. In vivo studies on genotoxicity of pure and commercial linuron

    Article • Mutation Research/Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis, May 1997, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  102. Urine mutagenicity and biochemical effects of the drinking water mutagen, 3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2[5H]-furanone (MX), following repeated oral administration to mice and rats

    Article • Toxicology, June 1996, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  103. Biological Monitoring of Genotoxic Hazard in Workers of the Rubber Industry

    Article • Environmental Health Perspectives, May 1996, JSTOR

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  104. Lactobacillus‐ and bifidobacterium‐mediated antigenotoxicity in the colon of rats

    Article • Nutrition and Cancer, January 1996, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Massimo Moretti

  105. Studies of migration of potentially genotoxic compounds into water stored in PET bottles

    Article • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 1994, Elsevier

    Prof. Massimo Moretti