Research in Cell Biology

Research in Cell Biology is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum of experimental cell investigation, publishes reviews, original articles and short communications on the structure, function and macromolecular organization of cells and cell components. Contributions addressing cell biological problems in prokaryotes and plants are welcome.

Salvatore Valiante

Editorial Board Member of Research in Cell Biology

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Research Areas

Biology, Endocrinology, Stem cells, Life Sciences, Nanoparticles

Education

2002PhDMolecular Systematic, University of Naples Federico II
2001MasterBiotechnologies, University of Urbino-Fano
1997MasterBiological Sciences, University of Naples Federico II

Experience

2008-presentAssistant professor, University of Naples Federico II, Department of Biological Sciences-Section of Evolutionary and Comparative Biology, Naples-Italy
2006Second University of Naples, Faculty of Medicine, Assistant professor of human Histology and Embryology, Naples-Italy
2003Second University of Naples, Scientific collaboration during national project funded by Italian Ministry of Scientific Research "Identification of apoptotic pathways in type I autoimmune diabetes", Naples-Italy
2002-2008University of Naples "Suor Orsola Benincasa", Assistant professor of Animal Biology and in charge for animal biology laboratory, Naples-Italy
2002-2006Second University of Naples, Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Experimental Medicine Biomolecular research on stem cells, Naples-Italy
2002-2006Second University of Naples, Faculty of Medicine, Dept. of Experimental Medicine Biomolecular research in histology and embryology laboratory, Naples-Italy
1997-2008University of Naples Federico II, Department of Biological Sciences-Section of Evolutionary and Comparative Biology, Naples-Italy

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Tafuri S, Muto RL, Pavone LM, Valiante S, Costagliola A, Staiano N, Vittoria A. Novel localization of orexin A in the tubular cytotypes of the rat testis. Regul Pept. 2010 Sep 24;164(2-3):53-7. Epub 2010 Jul 7. PubMed PMID: 20619297.
[2]  Agnese M, Valiante S, Angelini F, Laforgia V, Andreuccetti P, Prisco M. Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide and its receptor PAC1 in the testis of Triturus carnifex and Podarcis sicula. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2010 Sep 1;168(2):256-61. Epub 2010 Mar 23. PubMed PMID: 20338177.
[3]  Sciarrillo R., Capaldo A., Valiante S., Laforgia V., De Falco M. Neuropeptide Y modulates thyroid activity in the lizard, Podarcis sicula (Reptlia, Lacertide) CURRENT TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY 2010 4:91-97
[4]  Valiante S, Prisco M, De Falco M, Sellitti A, Zambrano I, Sciarrillo R, Capaldo A, Gay F, Andreuccetti P, Laforgia V. Distribution and molecular evolution of the neuropeptide pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) and its receptors in the lizard Podarcis sicula (Squamata, Lacertidae). J Mol Neurosci. 2009 Sep;39(1-2):144-56. Epub 2009 Jan 28. PubMed PMID: 19184550.
[5]  Sciarrillo R, Capaldo A, Valiante S, Laforgia V, De Falco M. Localization and role of galanin in the thyroid gland of Podarcis sicula lizard (reptilia, lacertide). J Exp Zool A Ecol Genet Physiol. 2009 Mar 1;311(3):199-206. PubMed PMID: 19130603.
[6]  Prisco M, Valiante S, Maddalena Di Fiore M, Raucci F, Del Giudice G, Romano M, Laforgia V, Limatola E, Andreuccetti P. Effect of 17beta-estradiol and progesterone on vitellogenesis in the spotted ray Torpedo marmorata Risso 1810 (Elasmobranchii: Torpediniformes): studies on females and on estrogen-treated males. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2008 Jun;157(2):125-32. Epub 2008 Apr 26.
[7]  Sciarrillo R, De Falco M, Virgilio F, Laforgia V, Capaldo A, Gay F, Valiante S, Varano L. Morphological and functional changes in the thyroid gland of methyl thiophanate-injected lizards, Podarcis sicula. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2008 Aug;55(2):254-61. Epub 2008 Jan 15. PubMed PMID: 18196192.
[8]  Valiante S, Prisco M, Sciarrillo R, De Falco M, Capaldo A, Gay F, Andreuccetti P, Laforgia V and Varano L. Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and their receptors: distribution and involvement in the secretion of Podarcis sicula adrenal gland. J Endocrinol 2008;196:291–303.
[9]  De Falco M, Sciarrillo R, Capaldo A, Russo T, Gay F, Valiante S, Varano L, Laforgia V. The Effects of the Fungicide Methyl Thiophanate on Adrenal Gland Morphophysiology of the Lizard, Podarcis sicula. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2007 Aug;53(2):241-8.
[10]  Valiante S, Prisco M, Capaldo A, Zambrano I, De Falco M, Andreuccetti P, Laforgia V, Varano L. Molecular characterization and gene expression of the pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) in the lizard brain. Brain Res. 2007 Jan 5;1127(1):66-75.
[11]  Valiante S, Prisco M, Ricchiari L, Laforgia V, Varano L, Andreuccetti P. Distribution of PACAP in the brain of the cartilaginous fish Torpedo marmorata. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 Jul;1070:591-6.
[12]  Capaldo A, Gay F, De Falco M, Virgilio F, Valiante S, Laforgia V, Varano L. The newt Triturus carnifex as a model for monitoring the ecotoxic impact of the fungicide thiophanate methyl: adverse effects on the adrenal gland. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol. 2006 May;143(1):86-93.
[13]  Laino G, Graziano A, d'Aquino R, Pirozzi G, Lanza V, Valiante S, De Rosa A, Naro F, Vivarelli E, Papaccio G. An approachable human adult stem cell source for hard-tissue engineering. J Cell Physiol. 2006 Mar;206(3):693-701.
[14]  Valiante S, Prisco M, De Falco M, Virgilio F, Sciarrillo R, Andreuccetti P, Laforgia V, Varano L. Histochemical distribution of endothelin-converting enzyme subtypes in Podarcis sicula (Squamata, Lacertidae) tissues. J Anat. 2005 Oct;207(4):391-7.
[15]  Papaccio G, Graziano A, D'Aquino R, Valiante S, Naro F. A biphasic role of nuclear transcription factor (NF)-kappaB in the islet beta-cell apoptosis induced by interleukin (IL)-1beta. J Cell Physiol. 2005 Jul;204(1):124-30.
[16]  Capaldo A, Sciarrillo R, Gay F, Varlese MG, Virgilio F, Valiante S, Laforgia V, Varano L. Atrial natriuretic factor: localization in the adrenal gland of the lizard Podarcis sicula and effects on pituitary-adrenal axis activity. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2004 Dec;139(3):227-35.
[17]  Valiante S, Capaldo A, Virgilio F, Sciarrillo R, De Falco M, Gay F, Laforgia V, Varano L. Distribution of alpha7 and alpha4 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunits in several tissues of Triturus carnifex (Amphibia, Urodela). Tissue Cell. 2004 Dec;36(6):391-8.
[18]  Capaldo A, Gay F, Valiante S, Varlese MG, Laforgia V, Varano L. Release of aldosterone and catecholamines from the interrenal gland of Triturus carnifex in response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) administration. J Morphol. 2004 Dec;262(3):692-700.
[19]  Papaccio G, Graziano A, Valiante S, D'Aquino R, Travali S, Nicoletti F. Interleukin (IL)-1beta toxicity to islet beta cells: Efaroxan exerts a complete protection. J Cell Physiol. 2005 Apr;203(1):94-102.
[20]  Capaldo A, Sciarrillo R, Valiante S, Gay F, Virgilio F, Varlese MG, Laforgia V, Varano L. Neuropeptide Y modulates pituitary-adrenal axis activity in the lizard, Podarcis sicula. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2004 Jul;137(3):237-47.
[21]  De Falco M, Sciarrillo R, Virgilio F, Fedele V, Valiante S, Laforgia V, Varano L. Annual variations of adrenal gland hormones in the lizard Podarcis sicula. J Comp Physiol A Neuroethol Sens Neural Behav Physiol. 2004 Aug;190(8):675-81.
[22]  Capaldo A, Gay F, Valiante S, Laforgia V, Varano L. Effects of adrenaline administration on the interrenal gland of the newt, Triturus carnifex: evidence of intraadrenal paracrine interactions. J Morphol. 2004 Jul;261(1):18-25.
[23]  Capaldo A, Gay F, Valiante S, Laforgia V, Varano L. Effects of noradrenaline administration on the interrenal gland of the newt, Triturus carnifex: evidence of intra-adrenal paracrine interactions. J Morphol. 2004 Jan;259(1):33-40.
[24]  Capaldo A, Laforgia V, Sciarrillo R, De Falco M, Valiante S, Gay F, Virgilio F, Varano L. Effects of dopamine on the adrenal gland of Podarcis sicula (Reptilia, Lacertidae). Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2004 Jan 1;135(1):17-24.
[25]  Prisco M, Valiante S, Romano M, Ricchiari L, Liguoro A, Laforgia V, Limatola E, Andreuccetti P. Ovarian follicle cells in Torpedo marmorata synthesize vitellogenin. Mol Reprod Dev. 2004 67:424–429
[26]  Capaldo A, Sciarrillo R, De Falco M, Valiante S, Virgilio F, Gay F, Laforgia V, Varano L. Immunocytochemical localization of substance P in the adrenal gland of Podarcis sicula (Reptilia, Lacertidae): evidence for its involvement in the modulation of adrenal activity. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2003 Dec;134(3):229-36.
[27]  Capaldo A, Laforgia V, Sciarrillo R, Valiante S, Gay F, Varano L. Localization and role of serotonin in the adrenal gland of Podarcis sicula Reptilia, Lacertidae). Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2003 Jun 1;132(1):66-76.