New therapeutic approaches to treat cancer: efficacy of CIITA vaccination in Glioblastoma and Oral Cancer

The MHC Class II Transactivator (CIITA) is the major transcriptional coordinator of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II (MHC-II) genes. Our previous studies demonstrated that CIITA-induced MHC-II expression in tumor cells of distinct histological origin renders these cells surrogate Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs) of their own tumor antigens. CIITA-positive tumors trigger tumor-specific MHC-II-restricted CD4+ T helper cells (Th), which are fundamental to both initiate all adap...

Sustainable Strategies and Value Creation in the Food and Beverage Sector: The Case of Large Listed European Companies

Food and beverage in Europe represents a central sector in terms of contribution to GDP, employment, and the trade balance. At the same time, it has significant environmental, economic, and social implications, making the adoption of sustainable strategies of vital importance for companies in the sector. This study explores how sustainable business practices can create long-term strategic value, with a particular focus on the food and beverage sector. The research analyzes the relationship be...

Risk and Prevention of Cardiovacular Events after Exacerbations of Respiratory Symptoms in Patients with COPD

Conferenza del Prof. Wang Hui ‘La nascita del secolo: la Cina e le condizioni della rivoluzione spaziale’ nell’ambito del ciclo di incontri digitali ‘Prospettive cinesi: la Cina e il mondo attraverso gli occhi degli studiosi'

On 11 December 2021, Prof. Wang Hui held a conference titled “The Birth of the Century: China and the Conditions of the Spatial Revolution” within the framework of the digital lecture series “Chinese Perspectives: China and the World through the Eyes of Scholars”. The lecture series was created as a space for sharing views and opinions on relevant issues in today’s China from encounters with eminent Chinese scholars. The lectures are intended to support academic dialogue on the international ...