Carla Petrella

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Carla Petrella
Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Researcher

Nutrheff Thematic
Biomolecular technologies (enzymatic, biochemical, molecular biology), Clinical and nutritional studies

Research Interest and expertise in the field of nutraceuticals and functional food
Clinical studies in the fields of aging, neurodegeneration, pediatrics rare diseases, cancer prevention, long-term effects on COVID-19 (neuro-COVID), gastrointestinal disorders, neuroinflammation and/or oxidative stress. Active collaboration: Dr. M. Fiore and C. Barbato (IBBC-CNR-Rome), prof Antonio Minni (Dept of Sense Organs, Sapienza), prof L. Tarani (Dept of Pediatrics, Sapienza), prof G. Ferraguti (Dept of Exp Medicine, Sapienza), dr. S. Farioli-Vecchioli, Dr. De Santa, dr. Strimpakos (IBBC)

Keywords: Probiotics; live and inactivated bacteria: polyphenols; hydroxytyrosol; Tyrosol; Resveratrol; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Oxidative Stress; NGF; BDNF; Aging; Alcohol consumption and abuse; Neurodegeneration; Cancer; Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Nutraceuticals and foods of interest
Probiotics; live and inactivated bacteria; polyphenols; hydroxytyrosol; Tyrosol; Resveratrol; Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fields of application
Pre-clincal andClinical studies in the fields of aging, neurodegeneration, pediatrics rare diseases, cancer prevention, long-term effects on COVID-19 (neuro-COVID), addiction and other diseases characterized by neuroinflammation and/or oxidative stress.

Facilities and equipments
Digital PCR; iBright; western blot apparatus; ELISA reader; spectrophotometer; PCR; optical and fluorescence microscopes; cell culture equipment; centrifuges; professional freezerClinical studies in the fields of aging, neurodegeneration, pediatrics rare diseases, cancer prevention, long-term effects on COVID-19 (neuro-COVID), addiction and other diseases characterized by neuroinflammation and/or oxidative stress.