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Francesca Fortini

Researcher at University of Ferrara

Publications -  34
Citations -  810

Francesca Fortini is an academic researcher from University of Ferrara. The author has contributed to research in topics: Notch signaling pathway & Endothelial dysfunction. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 25 publications receiving 435 citations. Previous affiliations of Francesca Fortini include Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes.

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COVID-19 in the heart and the lungs: could we "Notch" the inflammatory storm?

TL;DR: The possibility to target Notch signalling to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection and interfere with the progression of COVID-19- associated heart and lungs disease is discussed.
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Notch Signaling Regulates Immune Responses in Atherosclerosis.

TL;DR: The role of Notch in modulating immunity in the context of atherosclerosis and whether targeting Notch may represent a therapeutic strategy is discussed.
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Estrogen receptor β-dependent Notch1 activation protects vascular endothelium against tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα)-induced apoptosis.

TL;DR: These findings could be relevant for assessing the efficacy and applicability of menopausal hormone treatment, because they may indicate that in women with impaired Notch signaling, hormone therapy might not effectively protect the endothelium.