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Elena Ciaglia

Researcher at University of Salerno

Publications -  70
Citations -  2216

Elena Ciaglia is an academic researcher from University of Salerno. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Immune system. The author has an hindex of 19, co-authored 56 publications receiving 1653 citations. Previous affiliations of Elena Ciaglia include University of Naples Federico II.

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Pharmacological Actions of Statins: A Critical Appraisal in the Management of Cancer

TL;DR: The pharmacology of the statins is reviewed, providing a comprehensive update of the current knowledge of their effects on tissues, biological processes, and pathological conditions, and the disappointing evidence on the possible future use of statin-based drugs in cancer therapy is dissected.
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Cannabidiol: State of the art and new challenges for therapeutic applications

TL;DR: This review highlights the pharmacological activities of CBD, its cannabinoid receptor-dependent and -independent action, its biological effects focusing on immunomodulation, angiogenetic properties, and modulation of neuronal and cardiovascular function, and the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol.
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Novel prospects of statins as therapeutic agents in cancer

TL;DR: The anti-tumor effects of statins are discussed, underpinning the detailed mode of action and looking for their true significance in cancer prevention and treatment, to determine if and in which case statin repositioning could be really justified for neoplastic diseases.