Prof. Mario Baratta

Professore Ordinario

Pubblicazioni selezionate

Viola, I, Toschi, P, Manenti, I, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2023) Modulatory role of mTOR in trophoblast adaptive response in the early stage of placentation in sheep, Reproduction, 165, 313-324.

Ogun, S, Viola, I, Obertino, M, Manenti, I, Ala, U, Brugiapaglia, A, Battaglini, L, Perona, G, & Baratta, M. (2022) Using sensors to detect individual responses of lambs during transport and preslaughter handling and their relationship with meat quality, Animal Welfare, 31, 505-516.

Muca, E, Cavallini, D, Odore, R, Baratta, M., Bergero, D, & Valle, E. (2022) Are veterinary students using technologies and online learning resources for didactic training? A mini-meta analysis, Education Sciences, 12, 573-589.

O Ojo, M, Viola, I, Baratta, M., & Giordano, S. (2022) Practical Experiences of a Smart Livestock Location Monitoring System leveraging GNSS, LoRaWAN and Cloud Services, Sensors, 22, 1-26.

Miretti, S, Lecchi, C, Ceciliani, F, & Baratta, M. (2021) MicroARNs como biomarcadores de salud y bienestar animal en cerdos, Porcinews, 1, 18-29.

Bodas, R, Garcia-Garcia, J. J, Montanes, M, Benito, A, Peric, T, Baratta, M., Viola, I, Gess, A, Ko, N, Cadavez, V, Gonzales-Barron, U, Dominguez, E, & Olmedo, S. (2021) On farm welfare assessment of European fattening lambs, Small Ruminant Research, 204.

AréValo-Turrubiarte1, M, Baratta, M., Ponti, G, Chiaradia, E, & Martignani, E. (2021) Extracellular vesicles from equine mesenchymal stem cells decrease inflammation markers in chondrocytes in vitro, Equine Veterinary Journal, 0, 1-11.

Toschi, P, & Baratta, M. (2021) “Ruminant Placental Adaptation in Early Maternal Undernutrition: An Overview”, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 755034-755048.

Tewari, R. S, Ala, U, Accornero, P, Baratta, M., & Miretti, S. (2021) Circulating skeletal muscle related microRNAs profile in Piedmontese cattle during different age, Scientific Reports, 11, 15815-15827.

GarcíA, R, Tanja, P, Cadavez, V, Geß, A, Orlando, J, Cerqueirae, L, Gonzales-BarróN, U, & Baratta, M. (2021) Arthropod biodiversity associated to Europen sheep production systems, Small Ruminant Research, 205, 106536-106543.

Gonzales-Barron, U, Popova, T, BermúDez, R, Tolsdorf, A, Geß, A, Pires, J, DomíNguez, R, Chiesa, F, Brugiapaglia, A, Viola, I, Battaglini, L, Baratta, M., Lorenzo, J, & Cadavez, V. (2021) FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF LAMB MEAT FROM ITALIAN AND GERMAN LOCAL BREEDS, Small Ruminant Research, 200, 123456-123462.

Gonzales-Barron, U, Santos-Rodrigues, G, BermúDez Piedra, R, Coelho-Fernandes, S, Osoro, K, Celaya, R, SerrãO MauríCio, R, Pires, J, Tolsdorf, A, Geß, A, Chiesa, F, Pateiro, M, Brugiapaglia, A, Bodas, R. L, Baratta, M. et al. (2021) , Small Ruminant Research, 198, 106354-106366.

Baratta, M., Gabai, G, & Celi, P. (2021) One Health: The Parameters of an Eco-Sustainable Farm, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 681288-681289.

Gonzales-Barron, U, Coelho-Fernandes, S, Santos-Rodrigues, G, Choupina, A, Piedra, R. B, Osoro, K, Celaya, R, Garcia, R. R, Peric, T, Bianco, S. D, Piasentier, E, Chiesa, F, Brugiapaglia, A, Battaglini, L, Baratta, M. et al. (2021) Microbial deterioration of lamb meat from European local breeds as affected by its intrinsic properties, Small Ruminant Research, 195, 106298-106307.

Martignani, E, Ala, U, Sheehy, P. A, Thomson, P. C, & Baratta, M. (2020) Whole transcriptome analysis of bovine mammary progenitor cells by P-Cadherin enrichment as a marker in the mammary cell hierarchy, Scientific Reports, 10, 14183-14184.

Miretti, S, Lecchi, C, Ceciliani, F, & Baratta, M. (2020) MicroRNAs as Biomarkers for Animal Health and Welfare in Livestock, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, 578193-578212.

Geß1, A, Viola, I, Miretti, S, Macchi, E, Perona, G, Battaglini, L, & Baratta, M. (2020) A New Approach to LCA Evaluation of Lamb Meat Production in Two Different Breeding Systems inNorthern Italy, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, 1-11.

Caja, G, Castro-Costa, A, Salama, A. A. K, Oliver, J, Baratta, M., Ferrer, C, & Knight, C. H. (2020) Sensing solutions for improving the performance, health and wellbeing of small ruminants, The Journal of Dairy Research, 87, 34-46.

Morato, A, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Baratta, M., & Accornero, P. (2020) External and internal EGFR-activating signals drive mammary epithelial cells proliferation and viability, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 1-9.

Arevalo Turrubiarte, M, Olmeo, C, Accornero, P, Baratta, M., & Martignani, E. (2019) Analysis of mesenchymal cells (MSCs) from bone marrow, synovial fluid and mesenteric, neck and tail adipose tissue sources from equines, Stem Cell Research, 37, 1-10.

Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Vincenti, L, & Baratta, M. (2019) Correlation between estrogen plasma level and miRNAs in muscle of Piedmontese cattle, Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 67, 37-41.

Baratta, M., Miretti, S, Macchi, E, Accornero, P, & Martignani, E. (2018) Mammary Stem Cells in Domestic Animals: The Role of ROS, Antioxidants, 8, 6-13.

Miretti, S, Volpe, M. G, Martignani, E, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2017) Temporal correlation between differentiation factor expression and microRNAs in Holstein bovine skeletal muscle, Animal, 11, 227-235.

Baratta, M., Miretti, S, Accornero, P, Galeati, G, Formigoni, A, Gabai, G, Nucera, D, & Martignani, E. (2017) CD49f+ mammary epithelial cells decrease in milk from dairy cows stressed by overstocking during the dry period, The Journal of Dairy Research, 84, 414-417.

Santino, P, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Baratta, M., & Accornero, P. (2017) Mechanisms of modulation of the Egr gene family in mammary epithelial cells of different species, General and Comparative Endocrinology, 247, 87-96.

Fustini, M, Galeati, G, Gabai, G, Mammi, L. E, Bucci, D, Baratta, M., Accorsi, P. A, A. Formigoni, & Formigoni, A. (2016) Overstocking dairy cows during the dry period affects dehydroepiandrosterone and cortisol secretion, Journal of Dairy Science, 100, 620-628.

Baratta, M., Volpe, M. G, Nucera, D. M, Gabai, G, Guzzo, N, Faustini, M, & Martignani, E. (2015) Differential expression of living mammary epithelial cell subpopulations in milk during lactation in dairy cows, Journal of Dairy Science, 98, 6897-6904.

Baratta, M., Volpe, M. G, Nucera, D, Gabai, G, Guzzo, N, Fustini, M, & Martignani, E. (2015) Corrigendum to "Differential expression of living mammary epithelial cell subpopulations in milk during lactation in dairy cows" [J. Dairy Sci, 98, (2015), 6897-6904] DOI:10.3168/jds.2015-9369, Journal of Dairy Science, 98, 9061-9061.

Cravero, D, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, Pauciullo, A, Sharma, R, Donadeu, F. X, & Baratta, M. (2015) GENERATION OF INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS FROM BOVINE EPITHELIAL CELLS AND PARTIAL REDIRECTION TOWARD A MAMMARY PHENOTYPE IN VITRO, Cellular Reprogramming, 17, 211-220.

Cravero, D, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Macchi, E, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2015) Corrigendum to "Bovine mammary epithelial cells retain stem-like phenotype in longterm cultures" [Research in Veterinary Science, 97, (2014), 368-376], DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2014.07.022, Research in Veterinary Science, 97, 367-375.

Martignani, E, Cravero, D, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2015) Clonogenic assay allows for selection of a primitive mammary epithelial cell population in bovine, Experimental Cell Research, 338, 245-250.

Cravero, D, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2015) Bovine CD49 positive-cell subpopulation remarkably increases in mammary epithelial cells that retain a stem-like phenotype, Research in Veterinary Science, 102, 1-6.

Martignani, E, Cravero, D, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2014) Bovine mammary stem cells: new perspective for dairy science, The Veterinary Quarterly, 34, 52-58.

Cravero, D, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Macchi, E, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2014) Bovine mammary epithelial cells retain stem-like phenotype in long-term cultures, Research in Veterinary Science, 97, 367-375.

Baratta, M. (2013) Adults mammary stem cells in cow's milk: new perspectives and future challange, Journal of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, 1, 1-2.

Miretti, S, Martignani, E, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2013) Functional effect of mir-27b on myostatin expression: a relationship in Piedmontese cattle with double-muscled phenotype, BMC Genomics, 14, 194-202.

Petrocchi, P, Biondini, L, Mongiardi, M, Frank C, Q. S, Baratta, M., Bartolomucci, A, Levi, A, Severini, C, & Possenti, R. (2013) NEUROPEPTIDE TLQP-21, A VGF INTERNAL FRAGMENT, MODULATES HORMONAL GENE EXPRESSION AND SECRETION IN GH3 CELL LINE, Neuroendocrinology, 97, 212-224.

Cravero, D, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2013) Long-term culture mantains stemness in bovine mammary epithelial cells, Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 48, 123-123.

Mattioli, M, Gloria, A, Turriani, M, Berardinelli, P, Russo, V, Nardinocchi, D, Curini, V, Baratta, M., Martignani, E, & Barboni, B. (2012) Osteo-regenerative potential of ovarian granulosa cells: An in vitro and in vivo study, Theriogenology, 77, 1425-1437.

Accornero, P, Miretti, S, Bersani, F, Quaglino, E, Martignani, E, & Baratta, M. (2012) Met Receptor Acts Uniquely for Survival and Morphogenesis of EGFR-Dependent Normal Mammary Epithelial and Cancer Cells, Plos One, 7, e44982-e4494.

Prpar, S, Martignani, E, Dovc, P, & Baratta, M. (2012) Identification of Goat Mammary Stem/Progenitor Cells, Biology of Reproduction, 86 (4), 1-7.

Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2011) miRNAs highlights in stem and cancer cells, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, 11, 1165-1182.

Miretti, S, Martignani, E, Taulli, R, Bersani, F, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2011) Differential expression of microRNA-206 in skeletal muscle of female Piedmontese and Friesian cattle, The Veterinary Journal, 190, 412-414.

Accornero, P, Miretti, S, Starvaggi Cucuzza, L, Martignani, E, & Baratta, M. (2010) Epidermal growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor cooperate to enhance cell proliferation, scatter, and invasion in murine mammary epithelial cells, Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, 44, 115-125.

Accornero, P, Pavone, L, & Baratta, M. (2010) The scatter factor signaling pathways as therapeutic associated target in cancer treatment, Current Medicinal Chemistry, 17, 2699-2712.

Martignani, E, Eirew, P, Accornero, P, Eaves, J, & Baratta, M. (2010) Human milk protein production in xenografts of genetically engineered bovine mammary epithelial stem cells, Plos One, 5(10):e13372.

Starvaggi Cucuzza, L, Motta, M, Miretti, S, Macchi, E, Martignani, E, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2010) Positive effect of silymarin on cell growth and differentiation in bovine and murine mammary cells, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 94, 111-117.

Accornero, P, Martignani, E, Miretti, S, Starvaggi Cucuzza, L, & Baratta, M. (2009) Epidermal growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor receptors collaborate to induce multiple biological responses in bovine mammary epithelial cells, Journal of Dairy Science, 92, 3667-3675.

Martignani, E, Eirew, P, Eaves, C, & Baratta, M. (2009) Functional identification of bovine mammary epithelial stem/progenitors cells, Veterinary Research Communications, 33, 101-103.

Starvaggi Cucuzza, L, Motta, M, Miretti, S, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2008) Curcuminoid phospholipid complex induces apoptosis in mammary epithelial cells by STAT-3 signaling, Experimental and Molecular Medicine, 40 (6), 647-657.

Vergnano, A. M, Ferrini, F. M, Salio, C, Lossi, L, Baratta, M., & Merighi, A. (2008) The gastrointestinal hormone ghrelin modulates inhibitory neurotransmission in deep laminae of mouse spinal cord dorsal horn, Endocrinology, 149, 2306-2312.

Starvaggi Cucuzza, L, Motta, M, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2008) Effect of Echinacea augustifolia extract on cell viability and differentiation in mammary epithelial cells, Phytomedicine, 15, 555-562.

Accornero, P, Martignani, E, Macchi, E, & Baratta, M. (2007) Hepatocyte growth factor exerts multiple biological functions on bovine mammary epithelial cells, Journal of Dairy Science, 90(9), 4289-4296.

Accornero, P, Luvara', S, Favole, A, Macchi, E, Motta, M, & Baratta, M. (2007) Biological role of the HGF/MET ligand/receptor couple in bovine mammary epithelial cells, Veterinary Research Communications, 31 (1), 161-164.

Sabbioni, A, Baratta, M., Beretti, V, Zanon, A, Summer, A, & Superchi, P. (2007) Prediction of milk, fat and protein yield in first lactation from serum β-lactoglobulin concentrations during gestation in Italian Brown heifers, Italian Journal of Animal Science, 6, 205-211.

Sabbioni, A, Baratta, M., Beretti, V, Zanon, A, Summer, A, & Superchi, P. (2007) Prediction of milk, fat and protein yields in first lactation from serum beta-lactoglobulin concentrations during gestation in Italian Brown heifers, Italian Journal of Animal Science, 6, 205-211.

Romagnoli, U, Macchi, E, Romano, G, Motta, M, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2007) Leptin concentration in plasma and in milk during the interpartum period in the mare, Animal Reproduction Science, 97(1-2), 180-185.

Motta, M, Accornero, P, Taulli, R, Bernabei, P, Desrieveres, S, & Baratta, M. (2007) Leptin enhances STAT-3 phosphorylation in HC11 cell line: Effect on cell differentiation and cell viability, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 263 (1-2), 149-155.

Parola, R, Macchi, E, Fracchia, D, Sabbioni, A, Avanzi, D, Motta, M, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2007) Comparison between plasma and milk levels of leptin during pregnancy and lactation in cow, a relationship with ß-lactoglobulin, Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 91, 240-246.

Baratta, M., Motta, M, & Accornero, P. (2005) Leptin reduces the inhibitory effect of IL-1 beta on beta-casein gene expression in differentiated mammary cells, Veterinary Research Communications, 29, 153-155.

Motta, M, Accornero, P, & Baratta, M. (2004) Leptin and prolactin modulate the expression of SOCS-1 in association with interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in mammary cells: a role in differentiated secretory epithelium, Regulatory Peptides, 121, 163-170.

Temi di ricerca

Animal Physiology Unit

 

A line of research is on the role of specific biomarkers in cattle for their predictive potential into diagnostic tools. Diagnostic kits for breeding and health profiling. The project pursues the aim of determining a screening of some biomarkers (circulating microRNAs) involved in muscle development in ruminants (large and small) (both meat and dairy) to translate their predictive potential into diagnostic tools, applications also for the diagnosis of infections (mastitis), the regulation of the immune system, the correlation with heat stress which is becoming a critical issue both in the bovine and swine supply chain in the summer months with the temperature rises also produced by climatic modification. The creation of diagnostic kits for livestock profiling is therefore of interest (Miretti et al, 2020 MicroRNAs as Biomarkers for Animal Health and Welfare in Livestock. Front Vet. Sci. 7: 578193).

 

From the perspective of precision breeding, this information on plasma microRNAs associated with gene characters are selection biomarkers. (Tewari et 11, 15815, Circulating skeletal muscle related microRNAs profile, 2021)

 

A second line of research is on the application of IoT in livestock farming to innovate precision farming in the control of animal health and welfare, particularly in ruminants.  The control of animal health through precision farming is strategic both for the contribution of this parameter on the sustainability of the supply chain (cost reduction, greater social acceptability, better product quality) and for the management of the supply chain in complex areas such as mountain areas where the improvement of supply chain management is also linked to improving the quality of life of the operator. A number of parameters (cardiovascular, activity, temperature) are monitored and manage to check animal health and welfare in pasture.

Gruppi di ricerca

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