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Valentina Benfenati

Institute of Organic Synthesis and PhotoreactivityORCID 0000-0002-2858-8497Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Bioengineering· 1 Neuroscience· 1

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Research Focus:cell-cell communication· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Organism:rat· 1

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BioengineeringACS Applied Bio MaterialsPeer-reviewedAug 19, 2026

Nanostructured Zirconia thin films as neurogliomorphic interface for neural cells of central and peripheral nervous system

Giorgia Conte, Francesca Borghi, Chiara Lazzarini…·Valentina Benfenati

This study examines how nanostructured zirconia thin films affect glial calcium signaling in astrocytes and neuron-glia co-cultures, showing enhanced glial responses compared to flat substrates.

DOI 10.1021/acsabm.6c01280

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NeuroscienceAdvanced BiologyPeer-reviewedJan 29, 2023

Decoding natural astrocyte rhythms: dynamic actin waves result from environmental sensing by primary rodent astrocytes

Kate M. O’Neill, Emanuela Saracino, Barbara Barile…·Wolfgang Losert

This study investigates how environmental cues influence actin dynamics in astrocytes, revealing hotspot regions that respond to homeostatic challenges and are affected by substrate topography and neuronal co-culture.

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